The Newtown Board of Education has approved a budget for the coming academic year.  The Board approved an $83 million spending plan, a 4.21 percent increase over the current year.  That's about $3.35 million more than the current budget. The Newtown Board of Finance and Legislative Council will next review and approve a plan to send to voters in an April referendum.  Newtown is looking to add a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director to support updated curriculum.