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MSAD 6 presents FY27 budget; warrant articles carry and validation referendum set for June 9

Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6) · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Gleason presented the FY27 budget with a 6.02% overall increase and a projected 4.59% average tax assessment increase; the district moved through warrant articles and Article 14 (additional local funds) passed on a written ballot, 63–42. Voters will validate the meeting’s actions in town ballots on June 9.

The district’s superintendent reviewed Articles 1–11 and explained drivers of the 6.02% proposed increase — chiefly salary and benefits, special-education placements and rising food costs — and noted that the board plans to apply $5,000,000 of the district’s fund balance to reduce taxpayer impact. The superintendent told the meeting the operating-budget increase translates to an estimated 4.59% average…

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