school budget Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Teaching jobs, athletics and more at risk as Gorham voters mull school budget

by Haley Hersey July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The proposed $49 million budget would eliminate middle school sports, make high school sports pay-to-play and cut 20 jobs. Other effects might go beyond the classrooms and playing fields.

American Journal

Gorham School Committee urges voters to reject reduced budget next week

by Robert Lowell July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

The school board says the $48.2 million budget is too low and should be rejected so it can work out a compromise with the Town Council.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Slashing school budget will shortchange Gorham students

by Nicki Hudson Special to the Press Herald July 13, 2023July 12, 2023

The $2.9 million reduction highlights the issue of equity in public education and within the community. Vote ‘no’ on the budget July 25.

American Journal

Gorham fixes $849,000 mistake in rejected school budget

by Robert Lowell July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

A revised $50.6 million budget has been sent to the Town Council for approval.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Scarborough votes June 27 on $54.3 million school budget

June 22, 2023

Scarborough residents will vote Tuesday, June 27, on a $54.3 million school budget. The budget is 4.4% more than this year’s budget, an increase officials say is largely due to a $1.8 million increase in salaries and a $500,000 increase in health insurance costs. Combined with the new $22.8 million municipal budget, Scarborough residents will […]

American Journal

Gorham School Committee weighs budget cuts for another vote in July

by Robert Lowell June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The school committee plans to have a finalized revised budget in hand next week to send to the Town Council in advance of a second validation referendum scheduled for July 25.