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RSU 2 budget would raise Dresden’s share 2.09%, school board chair says
Summary
Jean Blais, chair of the RSU 2 School Board, told the Dresden Selectboard that the district budget increased 3.43% overall and would raise Dresden’s share by 2.09%; the district plans to move transportation in-house and is recruiting drivers to reduce long-term costs.
Jean Blais, chair of the RSU 2 School Board, told the Dresden Selectboard on May 5 that the school district’s proposed budget for the coming year reflects a 3.43% overall increase and would raise Dresden’s local assessment by 2.09.
The report outlined the next steps in the budget process: a budget validation meeting at Hall‑Dale High School on May 13 at 6:00 p.m. and a regional budget meeting at Monmouth Academy on May 20 at 6:00 p.m. Blais said the district expects a 1.95% impact to towns overall and specifically a 2.09% increase for Dresden.
Blais also said RSU 2 is transitioning transportation services in‑house and is seeking bus drivers, a change the district projects will yield future savings compared with contracted services. The Selectboard did not act on the RSU 2 budget; residents were directed to the scheduled validation meetings for comment and formal input.
Why it matters: the school budget is a major portion of the town’s spending profile, and the district’s transportation decision could affect future operating costs and local hiring needs. The district’s validation and regional meetings give Dresden voters the opportunity to ask questions before final approval.
The Selectboard’s next workshop is scheduled for May 13; the RSU 2 meetings are set for May 13 and May 20.
