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Budget 2026-2027

2026-2027 Budget Timeline

********BUDGET VALIDATION REFERENDUM ********

The final step in the budget process is the Budget Validation Referendum (BVR) which will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in each town.  Please be sure to go to the polls to vote!

Documents as a result of the May 13, 2026 Annual Budget Meeting
Notice of Amounts Adopted at May 13, 2026 Budget Meeting

Documents for the May 13, 2026 Annual Budget Meeting @ Freeport High School - 6:30 p.m.
FY27 Budget Letter from Michelle Ritcheson, Board Chair
FY27 Board of Directors Adopted Budget Handbook
Board of Directors Adopted Budget 
Warrant to Call RSU5 Annual Budget Meeting
Amounts Adopted
Warrant and Notice of Election Calling RSU5 Budget Validation Referendum

The Board of Directors adopt a FY27 Budget at their March 25, 2026 Meeting
At their meeting on March 25, 2026, the Board of Directors adopted a FY27 Budget 

Here is the link to to the FY27 Board of Directors' Adopted Budget Brochure

Budget Documents - March 25, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)

Budget Documents - March 18, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook
Estimated FY28 and FY29 Budgets (V.2A)
FY27 Proposed Budget Impact by Town

Budget Documents - March 11, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
Year to Year Staffing Comparison

Budget Documents - February 25, 2026 Board Meeting
Estimated FY28, and FY29 Budgets

Budget Documents - February 11, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook (Revised)
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles) (Revised)
Planning for the Future Presentation

Budget Documents - February 4, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation (Revised)
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook  
School Nutrition Budget Presentation
Community Programs Budget Presentation

Budget Documents - January 28, 2026 Board Meeting
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Presentation
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget Handbook 
2026-2027 Superintendent's Recommended Budget (Articles)