RSU 18 board unanimously approves FY27 Mid‑Maine adult education budget

The RSU 18 board unanimously approved the district27s FY27 share of the Mid‑Maine Regional Adult Education budget during its meeting, a motion moved by Sarah and seconded by Andy.

Board members were told the district is on the hook for about $70,000 in expenses for the regional adult education program, offset in part by "about almost $20,000" in state subsidy, according to staff. The program offered 25 classes at Mesalons High School last fall with 171 participants; staff said almost 100 of those participants were from RSU 18 towns.

Matt, who answered detailed budget questions, said year‑to‑year volatility in some line items reflected cyclical printing and advertising runs: "Historically they do a pretty large printing run for advertising every other year," he said, explaining why totals jump in alternating years. That explanation was offered in response to board members who had noted blanks and fluctuations in several lines of the packet.

Sarah moved to approve the adult education budget as presented; Andy seconded. After brief discussion, the board voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.

Board members praised the program27s role in providing diplomas and high‑school‑completion opportunities for adults and noted it can be a regional model for neighboring districts. The superintendent and board members also thanked the CTE students and teachers earlier in the meeting for their state competition results.

The board did not attach additional conditions to the adult education line and approved the budget as presented. No roll‑call tally of names was recorded in the transcript; the outcome was recorded as unanimous.