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Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
RSU 5 residents to consider 5.5 percent school budget increase
Voters in Durham, Freeport and Pownal will go to the polls Tuesday to consider a proposed $27.3 million budget for Regional School Unit 5. The 2014-15 budget is up $1.5 million or 5.5 percent higher than the current $25.8 million spending plan, according to budget documents. Citizens at the May 28 annual budget meeting supported […]
School budget of $45.6 million up for vote in SAD 6
The ‘Bonny Eagle’ district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish.
Cape Elizabeth school budget would rise 3.2% if voters approve
The spending plan calls for expanding the full-day kindergarten program and buying 250 new iPads.
Saco school budget has no impact on tax rate
It would allow the district, which will stand alone July 1, to invest in technology and hire several teachers.
School plan will mean Old Orchard tax hike
Voters will also decide whether to authorize a land easement to a bank for a parking lot.
S. Portland school budget is up 3.5%
If voters approve, the annual tax bill on a $250,000 home would increase $130, from $4,175 to $4,305.
School budget in Gorham seeks to expand kindergarten day
The long-sought change is part of a plan that increases spending by 3.75 percent.
Sanford voters to decide on school, city budgets
They also will vote on a $1.5 million bond for school energy conservation projects.