The combined municipal and school budget proposal is about 10.9% more than this year’s adopted budget.
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Bonny Eagle school district approves $73 million budget, up 6%
The board acted April 6 while some community members appeared to have believed the vote was to come on April 7.
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Maine had the lowest per-student spending in New England as of the 2021-22 school year.
What to know about Scarborough’s $79 million proposed school budget
The $79.3 million budget is about $5.5 million higher than this year’s budget.
What you should know about Saco’s proposed school budget
The $59.9 million proposal would require a tax increase of almost 10%, Superintendent Jeremy Ray said.
Bonny Eagle school district seeks $73.5M for budget
The proposed MSAD 6 spending would rise $4.6 million over the current budget.
It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
Proposed Biddeford school budget up 7%
Cost drivers include staff salaries and new teachers for English language learners. The budget would require a tax increase around 3.87%.
Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
Proposed Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget up over 7%
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter pitched a $57.9 million budget, an increase of $4.1 million.