WILTON — An open forum will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9, to discuss the state’s essential programs and services funding formula and how it pertains to Regional School Unit 9 at the Town Office. Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, will discuss the Essential Programs and Service formula to show people how […]
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‘Above EPS’ figures explained to RSU 73 board
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey presented information on the state education funding formula to the school board Thursday night. The Essential Programs and Services formula calculated by the state is the minimum level of funding a school district should have. The state determines the number of teachers, administrative and support staff […]
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RSU 58 board briefed on finances
STRONG — The Regional School Unit 58 board was told Thursday night that despite a $5.5 million drop in the state’s valuation that should have drawn more state money to the four district towns, that won’t be happening because the local mill rates have increased. Phillips will be the hardest hit, and Kingfield will have […]
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Towns need to raise more money to get full state education contribution
FARMINGTON — A new state law gives towns until 2016-17 to raise 100 percent of the local required allocation under the state’s essential programs school funding formula to receive the full state subsidy. The law, LD 667, gives the towns three years to reach 100 percent, RSU 9 Superintendent Tom Ward told the school board […]
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For the third time, Auburn to vote on school budget
AUBURN — Retiree Priscilla Miller voted against the Auburn school budget last month and in June. When she goes to the polls Tuesday — the third time this year — Miller said she’ll vote yes. “I don’t think they have it where it should be,” Miller said. “The deal is, it shouldn’t be more than […]