1. 2010-2011 Budget Update
RSU 16

2. We’ve looked at
a variety of scenarios
to close the budget gap.

3. One critical
factor is the
middle school
structure.

4. Middle School Exploration
Committee
Recommendation
Colleen Quint

5. What would a tri-town
middle school look like?
Ayesha Farag-Davis
Mary Martin
Margaret Pitts
Cari Medd

6. Questions & Concerns
from Public Hearings & Community Meetings
7-12 Athletics
District K-6 Music
Physical Education/Wellness
Art
Curriculum Coordinator/Grants

7. 2010-2011 School Budget
Tri-Town Middle School Model
Currently our budget stands at $17.7 million, a
5.3% decrease from FY10.
The current deficit is $50,000 under the
proposed budget.
Adding K-6 music and half-time PE/Wellness
would increase the deficit to $127,000.

8. Projected Tax Changes
(based on $127,000 deficit)
annual increase monthly increase
mil rate
(based on (based on
increase
$100,000 home) $100,000 home)
Poland 0.00 $0.48 $0.04
Minot 0.45 $44.97 $3.75
Mechanic Falls 0.36 $35.69 $2.97

9. Next Steps...
School Committee discussions and vote about
Middle School Model and participation fees
Budget Approval Process (School Committee)
Three-town Budget Meeting, May 3
School Budget Referendum Vote in each town,
May 11