“The more things change, the more they remain the same.” “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.” We are grappling again with our school and town budget. It has been complicated by leadership turnover in our schools and multiple crises from a local to national level. We have evolved from local control of education […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
No tax hike in Gorham’s proposed municipal budget
The budget creates the positions of a liaison for the police department and an IT director.
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Westbrook School Committee sends $51.7M budget to council
The budget is up 9.69% from this year’s $47.2 million.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Council Corner: A unique year, a unique budget
On March 27, the town manager and superintendent submitted budget proposals after working for months with town and school staff. Now the budget is in the hands of the Town Council and the School Board to make adjustments. The budget is intended to reflect the values and priorities of the community, so it’s very important […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough’s proposed town-school budget up 6.4%
The $87.4 million proposal aims to retain staff and maintain the quality of municipal services, town officials said, while adding additional school personnel and making other investments.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine schools prepare for cost of up to $13 million in first 6 months of new paid family leave program
Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
As pandemic aid runs out, Maine schools see looming fiscal cliff
School districts are starting to prepare budgets for the next fiscal year, without a large influx of federal dollars that have helped pay for staff and new programs.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Former Gorham councilor blasts superintendent for ‘exerting undue influence’ during budget votes
Attorney Ben Hartwell has called for an investigation and strict guidelines preventing the use of taxpayer-funded email and mailing lists to advocate during elections.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Forum: Gorham school budget hikes unsustainable, superintendent’s actions improper
As a former town councilor in Gorham, I’ve had the distinct privilege of delving deep into the intricacies of our school budget process. Our shared aim is always the welfare of our children, providing them with unparalleled education while keeping our financial responsibility in check. However, I find it pressing to address two significant issues […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
On third try, Gorham gives school budget a big ‘Yes’ vote
The $49.9 million budget easily passes in all three voting districts after attempts in June and July failed.