Budget Workshop Engages Town Representatives and School Board in Financial Planning

The RSU 22 Budget Workshop held on May 14, 2025, focused on preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Superintendent Nick Green opened the meeting by welcoming attendees and distributing packets containing presentation materials. He emphasized the importance of the workshop format, which included board members, the budget committee, and representatives from the four towns served by the district.

During the introduction, Green highlighted the previous year's challenges with quorum issues and expressed a commitment to improving the process this year. He introduced various board members and town representatives present at the meeting, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

The workshop featured a comprehensive presentation consisting of 47 slides, aimed at detailing the budgetary considerations for the district. Green noted that the figures presented were based on a $1,000,000 carry-forward amount, indicating that any changes to this figure would affect the overall budget numbers.

The meeting aimed to engage participants in the budget planning process, ensuring transparency and collaboration among stakeholders. As the workshop progressed, attendees were encouraged to take notes and ask questions, reinforcing the importance of community involvement in the financial decisions impacting local education.