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MSAD 51 unveils FY2025 draft budget; Cumberland taxes projected to rise about $88 per $100,000 assessed value
Summary
District finance staff presented a draft FY2025 budget totaling about $50.28 million, driven largely by staff salary and benefit increases. New proposals total ~$212,052 while elimination of three vacant instructional positions would save $320,248; estimated mill‑rate effects: Cumberland +$0.88 per $100,000 (3.98%), North Yarmouth +$0.60 per $100,000 (3.13%).
MSAD 51 finance staff presented a recommended FY2025 draft budget to the board March 4 that proposes a $50,276,587 expenditure plan — a net increase of $3,236,258 or 6.87% over the current year — and described next steps toward the public‑hearing and referendum schedule.
The presenter told the board the district serves about 2,191 students and that 81% of the budget is labor costs. New proposals advanced in the FY25 draft total $212,052 and include a student registration software roll‑out, a BrightChat safety app…
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