Town Government & Education
Branford's Town Government
Branford is administered by a First Selectwoman (who acts as the Chief Administrative Officer), a Board of Selectmen, a 30-member Representative Town Meeting (RTM), and a six member Board of Finance that constitute the Selectmen/Board of Finance/RTM form of government.
The Representative Town Meeting is made up of 30 elected members representing five voting districts. The members of the RTM choose one of their members to be Moderator of the RTM, who presides over all its meetings.
The legislative power of the Town is vested in the RTM except as otherwise provided for by the electors. The RTM has the power to enact, amend, or repeal ordinances not inconsistent with the Charter or the General Statutes of the State. The electors have the power to approve or reject an ordinance by referendum, as provided in the Charter. The Board of Finance prepares the annual budget for recommendation to the RTM and sets the mill rate, as prescribed by the Town Charter.
General Town Elections are held in November of each odd numbered year to elect the First Selectwoman, Board of Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, and RTM. Their terms of office are for two years.
Branford Public Schools
The Branford Public Schools are committed to developing life long learners who are capable and confidant; contribute to their community, and who succeed in a changing global community.
An elected nine member Board of Education is responsible for the operation of the six public schools. The school system provides comprehensive educational programs to students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve as well as a wide range of adult education courses as part of a regional collaboration. The schools also offer comprehensive special education services and a variety of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports.
There are currently 3,650 students enrolled in Branford's public schools. The percent of students going on to 4-year colleges was at 72%.
FACILITY OVERVIEW
Branford Schools
Indian Neck School (Early Years Program)
Mary T. Murphy School (Grades: K-4)
Mary R. Tisko School (Grades: K-4)
John B. Sliney School (Grades: K-4)
Francis Walsh Intermediate School (Grades: 5-8)
Branford High School (Grades: 9-12)
| Total Number of Classrooms |
233 |
| Total Enrollment |
3,280 |
| Total Capacity |
4,600 |
Average Class Sizes
Kindergarten - 13.8
Second Grade - 17.2
Fifth Grade - 23.6
Seventh Grade - 17.3
High School - 20.8
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