Last-minute reminder! The U-32 board meets tonight to review next year's budget draft #4. We may vote it through at this time, since proposed budgets must go to town clerks by January 16 at the latest.

To recap the situation: it's unfavorable. On one hand, enrollment is down. On the other hand, administrative and special education costs are sharply up, driven by higher-echelon government mandates and the school's need to put back together what society has broken in order for education to be able to happen at all.

Even with more than $300,000 (about 2% of the budget) in position reductions, we're still looking at significantly higher spending per pupil (which means the likelihood of higher taxes). We have no good options; the best we can do is minimize the all-around badness.

We welcome you to attend our meeting, look at and hear about the current budget information, consider the administration’s latest recommendations, and weigh in with your own views.

Jan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM to 12 PM

Jan 12, 2025, 3 to 4:30 PM

Jan 17, 2025, 7 to 9 PM