The recommended educational budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) supports moving our district forward on its path of growth and improvement, building on the work of 2024-25 that supports student achievement and school climate. Our students are thriving and our staffing has grown stable. Shared collegiality and commitment to doing what is best for students has been a tremendous part of our school improvement successes this year. This proposed fiscal year 2026 budget supports a continuation on this path through:

• Expansion of pre-K and early intervention for students

• Continued student and staff support in administration, guidance, and health

• Increased experiential learning opportunities 

• Increased recruitment at both pre-K and Secondary levels

The budget process began at the school and department level in November, 2024. Teachers completed budget worksheets for next year. The Principals and Department Heads met with the Superintendent and reviewed their budgets. These budgets were presented to the School Committee by each Principal and Department Head in January. A series of workshops and special meetings followed over the next two months. The budget was adopted by a majority of the School Committee on March 18, 2025.

The Special Town Meeting for the School Budget will be held April 29th. The budget approved by voters at that meeting must be validated on June 10th at the Wiscasset Town Meeting.

The 2025-26 Proposed Budget

Budget Documents:

Revenue Sheet

Cost Center Summary

Cost Center Line Item Budget

Warrant Articles

FY 26 Budget Documents