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Board approves RSU 18 share of Mid‑Maine adult education budget
Summary
The board approved the FY27 budget for Mid‑Maine Regional Adult Education, approving the district’s portion (about $70,000 in expenses) after discussion of fluctuating historical spending and pandemic impacts on class offerings; motion carried unanimously.
The RSU 18 school board voted to approve the FY27 budget for Mid‑Maine Regional Adult Education after a brief discussion of revenue fluctuations and historical printing and program changes. The superintendent explained the district’s exposure is “about $70,000 in expenses” for the regional adult education program, offset by nearly $20,000 in state subsidy and additional program revenues; enrollment data show 25 classes at the local high school last fall with about 171 participants, roughly 100 from RSU 18 towns.
Board member Sarah moved to approve the budget “as presented,” and Andy seconded the motion; the chair called for discussion and the board voted unanimously to approve the adult education budget. Board members and staff explained historical variability (large print advertising one year, pandemic‑related pauses in class delivery another) as the primary reason for apparent year‑to‑year swings in line items.
Members also clarified that the adult‑education director is employed by the Waterville School Department and that some director wages were coded under contracted services in prior years. The board said it will continue to monitor program revenues and expenditure coding to ensure transparency.
