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Auburn School Committee approves $67.31 million 2026–27 operating budget; plan moves to city council and June referendum

Auburn School Committee · April 29, 2026
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Summary

At a special April 29 budget workshop the Auburn School Committee approved a $67,310,744 operating budget for 2026'27. The committee noted a 4.4% increase overall, a $21,188,509 local contribution (1% increase), and next steps: a May 4 city council vote and a June 9 validation referendum.

The Auburn School Committee voted to approve the Auburn School Department's proposed $67,310,744 operating budget for fiscal year 2026–27 at a special meeting on April 29, advancing the plan to a city council vote on May 4 and a budget validation referendum on June 9.

Dr. Sue Dorris, superintendent, said the budget is the product of a process that began last fall and included staff and administrator input, multiple school committee and city council workshops, and a public hearing. "This proposal is the result of a process that began in the fall and has included staff and administrator input, multiple school…

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