RSU 56 board approved a 4.1% budget increase for their fourth-round school budget proposal. The board plans to vote on the school budget numbers again at their October 8 meeting.
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Third try for RSU 56 budget unsuccessful
The majority of voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected the $12.9 million spending plan.
RSU 56 budget passes on third try; referendum vote Sept. 17
The $12.9 million spending plan will go to voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru.
RSU 56 prepares for 3rd budget vote
An informational meeting and vote is set for Sept. 10; the validation referendum is at town polling stations Sept. 17.
RSU 56 board sticks with 5% school budget increase
Residents of Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru will vote for the third time Sept. 17.
RSU 56 to present $12.9M budget that failed in July
The RSU 56 voted to proceed in putting forth the 5% budget increase from the current spending plan although it failed by 13 votes during a July 30 referendum vote.
RSU 56 budget fails for a second time
Voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected the $12.7M plan, 314-301.
RSU 56 board proposes ‘bare bones’ budget
Voters in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru rejected a proposed budget of $13.27 million for the 2019-20 school budget on June 11.
RSU 56 board lowers budget to $12.88M
The proposal is 5% less than the one voters rejected June 11.
RSU 56 board favors 5.5% budget increase
RSU 56’s referendum budget vote failed last Tuesday. The board of directors voted to move forward a budget of $12.95 M at their meeting Monday.