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Board approves budget validation; member raises concern over Gray absentee ballots
Summary
MSAD 15 approved the certified computation and declaration of votes from the June 9 budget validation referendum. A board member reported that at least 10 Gray absentee voters did not get a chance to revote after replacement ballots were sent, and members discussed aligning district and town timelines to avoid future issues.
The MSAD 15 school board moved to approve the certified computation and declaration of votes from the June 9, 2026 budget validation referendum and to enter that computation into district records. The motion authorized signatures by a majority of the board and was approved by voice vote.
During discussion a board member described a handling issue in the Town of Gray: when replacement ballots were issued to some absentee voters, the member said about 10 people did not get a chance to revote and that the issue raised concerns about how timing and ballot distribution are coordinated between towns and the district. The board and superintendent discussed aligning validation and town schedules where possible and noted the administration does not control town election administration.
Board members stressed the importance of ensuring future coordination to prevent disenfranchisement in close elections; no formal challenge or recount was requested during the meeting.
