The idea to review the cost-sharing formula in RSU 16 was championed by the Poland selectpersons who felt their town was paying more than its fair share of the school budget.
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Poland, Mechanic Falls, Minot voters give initial OK to new school budget in third attempt
During a nearly three-hour meeting at Poland Regional High School, residents passed the individual spending articles in the proposed $28.4 million spending plan.
Minot selectmen set budget, election schedule for coming year
Final budget proposals are due to the Town Administrator on Nov. 7.
Poland-based school district presenting third budget proposal Thursday
The third budget proposal is nearly $1 million less than the original one.
Poland-based school district’s newest budget proposal is down about $400,000
The proposed amount presented to voters will be $28.4 million.
Crew called to building fire in Minot
Area fire departments were dispatched to Cortland Drive.
Poland request to review school cost-sharing formula to be addressed at next RSU 16 meeting
Of the three towns in the district, Poland pays 67% of the total local funding for the school budget required by the state.
Minot Select Board raises mill rate
Most of the increase is due to the Regional School Unit 16 budget not yet being finalized.
Poland-based school district to hold meeting with town leaders before third budget proposal revision
RSU 16 Superintendent Amy Hediger recommended a meeting Aug. 13 with the three town managers, select boards and town council chairs joining her and School Director Chair Mary Martin and Vice Chair Joe Parent.
Voters reject RSU 16 school budget on second try
The $28.8 million spending plan fell 21 votes short of passage, as Poland voters negated the margins of support from Mechanic Falls and Minot.