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Karen Murphy (I)
Board of Education

Karen Murphy

The Board of Education’s decisions have a tremendous long-term impact on the City, most importantly on our children’s future. More than 50% of your taxes go to the Board of Education. Your house values are directly related to the quality of our schools. The search for Stamford’s next superintendent is the most important decision the Board of Education will make. Thus, I am committed to finding a superintendent who will serve the needs of our students and the community. You also can count on me to hold City officials, the Board of Education and the Superintendent accountable.
Endorsed by Republicans and Independents Supported by Democrats & Unaffiliates

Commitments to Students

  • Significantly improve student achievement
  • Place excellent teachers in the classroom
  • Provide equitable funding to every child based on his/her needs, with more funds spent in the classroom
  • Implement best practices

Commitments to Taxpayers

  • Strategic, transparent 3-year operating budgets, avoiding annual contentious budget battles and uncertainties.
  • A prioritized school infrastructure plan, that includes demands for a fair share of the City’s bond proceeds for school infrastructure
  • Modern, sustainable, affordable and competitive Board of Education benefit programs

Karen is an attorney and actuary with an extensive financial background. She has more than 30 years of executive-level financial, human resources and legal experience. Prior to forming Stamford Financial Group Inc., an investment banking firm providing consulting and actuarial services to the insurance industry, she directed Citibank’s Insurance Mergers & Acquisitions Division, practiced ERISA/Employment law at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, was hired as Chief Actuary for Johnson & Higgins of Philadelphia, and served as an actuary for Social Security Administration (Medicare).

Karen's Bio ; Karen's Resume ; Commitments

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