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Budget 2020-2021

2020-2021 Citizens' Adopted Budget

July 14, 2020 Election Results

 

Click HERE to view the FY21 Budget Timeline

Due to COVID-19 and a recent executive order from Governor Mills, RSU5 will not have their annual budget meeting on June 17th as previously communicated.  Instead, on June 24th at 6:30 p.m., there will be a remote public hearing via Zoom to solicit public comment and questions on the FY21 budget.

June 24, 2020 - Public Hearing (remote hearing via Zoom)
To access the remote public hearing or to participate (provide comment/input) use the following link in the address bar of your web browser:  https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83478837253  Meeting ID: 834 7883 7253
You can also Join by Telephone:  1 646 876 9923    Meeting ID: 834 7883 7253

July 14, 2020 - Budget Validation Referendum in each Town

Documents for the Public Hearing and Budget Referendum are below:
Regional School Unit No. 5 School Budget Public Hearing Guide
Regional School Unit No. 5 Notice of Public Hearing
Regional School Unit No. 5 Warrant and Notice of Election Calling Regional School Unit No. 5 Budget Referendum

RSU5 Federal Grant Programs

On May 13, 2020 the Board of Directors reduced the FY21 Budget by $447,010.00.  See documents below.

Document Explaining Reduction to 2020-2021 Revised Budget (this is being mailed to all homes in RSU5)

2020-2021 Board of Directors Revised Adopted Budget (Articles 1-11)
2020-2021 Board Revised Adopted Budget Overview 
2020-2021 Board Revised Adopted Budget Handbook
 

Documents from the May 13, 2020 Board Meeting
Superintendent's Recommended Budget Reductions

New Dates for ABM and BVR
Due to Covid-19, the planned dates for the Annual Budget Meeting and Budget Validation Referendum have changed.
Annual Budget Meeting New Date - June 17, 2020 @ FHS Gym
Budget Validation Referendum New Date - July 14, 2020

There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the budget 

 

                                                                                                                                       

The information below this line all pertains to the FY21 Budget the Board adopted on April 1, 2020.  On May 13, 2020 the Board revised that budget to reflect a reduction of $447,010.00.

FY21 Board of Directors' Adopted Budget Brochure 

Board of Directors approve the FY21 Budget at their April 1, 2020 Meeting
At their meeting on April 1, 2020, the Board of Directors adopted the FY21 Superintendent's Recommended Budget.

2020-2021 Board of Directors Adopted Budget (Articles 1-11)
2020-2021 Board Adopted Budget Handbook 
2020-2021 Board Adopted Budget Overview 

Budget Documents for the April 1, 2020 Board Meeting
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles 1-11) (Revised)

Budget Documents for the March 25, 2020 Board Meeting
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2020-2021 Revised Page 11 of Budget Handbook
2020-2021 Potential Cuts/Savings

Budget Documents from the March 11, 2020 Board Meeting
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles 1-11) (Revised)

Budget Documents from the February 26, 2020 Board Meeting
Instructional Support Budget Presentation
Morse Street School Budget Presentation
School Nutrition Budget Presentation
Technology Budget Presentation
Facilities and Transportation Budget Presentation
Community Programs Budget Presentation
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)

Budget Documents from the February 12, 2020 Board Meeting
Pownal Elementary School Budget Presentation
Mast Landing School Budget Presentation
Improvement of Instruction and GaTE Budget Presentation
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles 1-11) (Revised)

Budget Documents from the February 5, 2020 Board Meeting
Durham Community School Budget Presentation
Freeport Middle School Budget Presentation
Freeport High School Budget Presentation
Athletics Budget Presentation
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview (Revised)
2020-2021 Tax Impact Sheet

Budget Documents from the January 22, 2020 Board Meeting
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget PowerPoint Presentation
2020-2021 Administrative Prioritization of Requests  
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook 
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Overview 
2020-2021 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles 1-11)