Board advances $8.25 million bond package and smaller SRRF request to voter referendum

The RSU 06/MSAD 06 school board voted on April 4 to advance two bond warrant questions to a June 9, 2026 referendum: an $8,250,235 bond for multiple school and athletic facility projects and a separate $554,575 School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF) request for Georgie Jack related upgrades. The SRRF amount is structured with roughly half of the amount forgiven by the state and the remainder as a 0% interest loan to be repaid over 10 years.

Administrators and finance committee members described the projects included in the larger bond package: variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems for several buildings, boiler and domestic hot water updates, ventilation and controls to allow remote monitoring, roof repairs at Buckton Center, and athletic facility work including a track replacement and a turf field. Presenters emphasized that many mechanical and control projects are necessary to prevent building closures in winter and to maintain safe, usable facilities.

Supporters on the facilities subcommittee said they prioritized items that are necessary for building operation and safety and framed the turf/track work as an investment to extend playability and reduce maintenance pressure on grass fields; opponents and some board members asked whether the package should be smaller or split, but the subcommittee said the mix was chosen to balance necessity and community interest.

The motion to advance the warrants passed on a 7–1 vote. The board directed administration to schedule a public hearing for May 6, 2026, and to prepare informational materials before the June 9 vote. Administrators noted the first bond payment would not appear in the district budget until FY28 and that some energy‑efficiency rebates are anticipated to offset capital costs and be placed into the capital reserve fund.