The state Department of Education has turned down a request from the City of Danbury School Superintendent for additional funding due to an unexpected enrollment spike.  The agency said the request for an emergency supplemental appropriation, outside the normal appropriation process, was also outside of the Department's statutory authority.  Danbury’s proposed increase in Alliance District funds this year will be $2.5 million more than last year.  The Education Commissioner referred Danbury to the Chief Turnaround Officer about the next steps to best maximize the effective use of those dollars.  The commissioner encouraged Superintendent Dr. Sal Pascarella to contact the Turnaround Office to schedule a phone call to discuss next steps.