Some board members initially abstained from voting, were reminded there must be a conflict of interest to do so and the voted to oppose the budget amounts.
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RSU 73 proposed $26.05M budget explained
One new teaching position has been added, along with new dean of students for the primary and elementary schools and a wrestling coach at the high school.
Spruce Mountain’s proposed $26.07M budget mostly salaries, benefits, superintendent says
Directors will vote on the budget Thursday, and voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will vote April 10.
Proposed RSU 73 budget is up 5.82%
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the proposed increase.
Jay-based school district proposes 5.75% hike to budget
Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the increase, officials said.
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
Paris-based school district budget passes on 3rd attempt
Maine School Administrative District 17’s original proposed budget was rejected at referendum June 11, and the second proposal was voted down Aug. 6.
Residents voice support for public education at most recent budget validation
PARIS — Funding public education in Oxford Hills has become a monthslong challenge this year. Schools opened at the end of August, but the school budget is still unresolved after voters twice rejected it. The process has been complicated by rising costs, the abrupt closure of Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris because of […]
Oxford Hills validates third school budget proposal, district vote set for Oct. 8
The most recent budget, which goes to referendum Oct. 8, proposes $50.43 million in spending.
SAD 17 budget validation meeting Thursday at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
The third budget proposal is for $50.43 million — a total overall reduction of close to $1.18 million from the original proposal last June.