Budget 2011-2012

June 15, 2011 Update

Voters Approve FY12 Budget
The RSU Board appreciates the support of the communities and commits to continuing efforts to develop healthy, sustainable schools tht give the children of all three towns the knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers and leaders in the 21st century.

 Click here to view the approved 11-12 Budget

Budget Referendum
Total Yes  1289   No 898

Durham:
Yes  214
No   309

Freeport:
Yes  941
No  385

Pownal:
Yes  134
No  204

Campus Complex - The Campus Complex was not approved by the voters
Total Yes 884    No 1350

Durham:
Yes  102
No  431

Freeport:
Yes  708
No  646

Durham:
Yes  207
No  305

Freeport:
Yes  908
No  385

Pownal:
Yes  161
No  169

June 9, 2011 Update

Citizens at Wednesday night’s Annual Budget Meeting supported the Board adopted budget with one amendment to increase the budget by $9,100 for our performing arts programs.  The total citizen-supported budget to be voted on at referendum is $23,897,877. 

 With the use of additional revenues from the state and federal government, the adopted budget results in an anticipated tax impact to each community in the following manner:

·      Durham – an increase of $44,344 or 1.45%

·      Freeport – an increase of $170,948 or 1.39%

·      Pownal – an increase of $5,425 or .33%

 I urge all citizens – including those who were unable to attend last night – to vote on the referendum via absentee ballot (available at your town office) or to cast your ballot on June 14^th at your town office.  It is clear that citizens take pride in our schools and want the best for our students.

Amounts Adopted at the Annual Budget Meeting held June 8, 2011

Budget Process Calendar

March 22-23, 2011 - Budget presentations to the Board 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe
April 13, 2011 - Budget Review with community input 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe
April 27, 2011 - Budget Review with community input 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe
May 11, 2011 - Budget Review with community input 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe
May 18, 2011 - Budget Review with community input 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe (if needed)
May 25, 2011 - Final Budget Adoption 6:30 p.m. FHS Cafe
June 8, 2011 - Annual Budget Meeting for public budget approval 6:30 p.m. FHS GYM
June 14, 2011 - Budget Validation Referendum in each town
 

May 25, 2011
The school budget takes almost 6 months from inception to adoption each year.  It is a highly collaborative process and takes all stakeholders - teachers, administrators, the board and the community to create viable funding to support our strategic plan.

The Board of Directors adopted the 2011-2012 Budget at their meeting on May 25, 2011

2011-2012 Board of Directors' Recommended Budget
Budget Warrant Articles
Board of Directors' Recommended Budget Supporting Documents
Budget Adjustments
Information on the Bond for Proposed Athletic Facility and Related Infrastructure Renovations and Improvements at Freeport High School

The next two steps in the budget adoption process are as follows:
The Annual Budget Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Freeport High School.  At this meeting, registered voters will have the opportunity to modify and ultimately adopt a final budget to send to a referendum vote by all three towns on June 14, 2011.  Absentee ballots will be available at each town office after the June 8th meeting.  Please participate in the process and let us know your expectations and aspirations regarding the future course of our schools.

Budget Documents from the April 27, 2011 Board Meeting
Budget Adjustments

Budget Documents from the April 13, 2011 Board Meeting
Budget Adjustments

Budget Documents from the March 22, 2011 Board Meeting
2011-2012 Superintendent's Recommended Budget
2011-2012 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handouts
2011-2012 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Power Point Presentation

2/16/11 Budget Priorities
Budget Priorities from the 2/16/11 Board meeting

12/8/10 Board Presentation on Current and Projected Enrollments
October 1, 2010 Enrollments
2011-2012 Projected Enrollments
2011-2012 Projected Tuition Students

11/3/10 Board Presentation on 3-5 Year Technology Plan
3-5 Year Technology Plan

10/13/10 Board Presentation on Energy Efficiencies and Capital Planning
Energy Efficiencies
Power Point Presentation
Capital/Facility Plan

When viewing the Capital/Facility Plan online please view at 100%.  If you would like a paper copy of the plan, please e-mail the request to mcmanusg@rsu5.org