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Intermediate School District 917

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Business & Finance

Business and Finance Services: 

An investment in students, schools, and our community
 

 

Our Mission:

To support the students of Branford through efficient and effective allocation of resources and by providing a spectrum of top-quality ancillary services necessary to sustain a contemporary program of public education.

Our department provides financial and related functions, such as:

  • Budget development and management

  • Financial reporting

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable

  • Grants Management

  • Student transportation

  • Food Service and the National School Lunch Program (free and reduced meals)

  • Purchasing/Surplus asset disposition

  • Insurance and Risk Management

  • Enterprise software administration

  • Audit support

We hope that you find the information contained on this page useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 203-315-7806.  

 

 

A group of children and an adult smile in front of a bookshelf.

  • Master Facilities Plan

    Updates are needed to maintain safe, functional, and modern learning environments.

  • Budget Materials

    Proactive improvements help manage long-term costs and support community growth.

  • Solicitations & RFPs

Community Presentations

Join us to learn more about this bond proposal and how it will impact all students in the district!

  • Thursday, January 15

    6 p.m. - Elementary School

  • Wednesday, January 28

    6 p.m. - Middle School

  • Thursday, February 5

    6 p.m. - Administration Building

Bond Amount: [Insert Amount]
Estimated Tax Impact: [Insert Simple Explanation]
Use of Funds: Capital improvements only

Planning & Design: [Timeframe]
Construction Begins: [Timeframe]
Estimated Completion: [Timeframe Range]

Projects will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to students and families.

The district is committed to responsible stewardship of bond funds through independent audits, voter-approved project tracking, and regular public updates.

  • Bond Amount: [Insert Amount]
    Estimated Tax Impact: [Insert Simple Explanation]
    Use of Funds: Capital improvements only

  • Planning & Design: [Timeframe]
    Construction Begins: [Timeframe]
    Estimated Completion: [Timeframe Range]

    Projects will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to students and families.

  • The district is committed to responsible stewardship of bond funds through independent audits, voter-approved project tracking, and regular public updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have additional questions? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help!

  • Bond funds are dedicated to long-term facility improvements and cannot be used for salaries or daily operating expenses.

  • [Insert district-specific explanation.]

  • Updates will be shared through district communications and public reports.

  • District leaders, staff members and community members have worked diligently over the past several months to examine current challenges, future enrollment projections, and long-term facility needs in our district.

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • Anyone who resides within our district boundaries is eligible to vote. Election day is Tuesday, February 10. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters may cast their ballot at their regular polling location.

  • Make plans to join us at one of our Community Bond Presentations: 

    January 14 | 6 p.m.
    Elementary School

    January 28 | 6 p.m.
    Middle School

    February 4 | 6 p.m.
    Administration Building

    Can't make it to one of these events? Email us and someone will be in touch!