Welcome to MSAD #11

2013-2014 Proposed MSAD 11 Budget

We are pleased to present you with the 2013-2014 Proposed Budget. This budget represents an increase of $74,245.51 or .35% from last year’s budget. While we had to make some very difficult decisions in order to deliver such a small increase to the budget, we remain confident we can continue to build on the successes we have achieved in preparing our students for post-secondary, career and civic life.

The MSAD 11 administrative team and the School Board worked cooperatively to put forth this Proposed Budget, and while the overall budget has only a modest increase, there is an impact on local spending due to changes in State funding. Towns within the district will see the following changes Gardiner (-.08%), Pittston (1.60%), Randolph (8.67%) and West Gardiner (7.68%). West Gardiner and Randolph continue to see the greatest impact due to increases in their State property valuations.

One of the most reasonable points of comparison for school spending is per pupil spending. MSAD 11 continues to be among the most efficient school districts in the State of Maine…educating our students for less per pupil than roughly 90% of the State’s School Districts. Locally, we are 10-30% less expensive than surrounding School Districts. Our Proposed Budget allows us to maintain this level of efficiency.

Achievement of these savings was a challenge. Due to decreasing enrollment and a subsequent decrease in subsidy, we have budgeted position eliminations. The elimination of these positions will allow us to maintain class sizes that fall within the appropriate ranges identified in MSAD 11 Policy. While eliminating positions is not something the School Board relishes, failing to do so would have been financially irresponsible. The position eliminations include both teaching and administrative positions among others.

December 15, 2012

Dear Parents/Guardians:

In light of the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, I want to take a moment to let you know what MSAD 11 has done and is continuing to do to keep your children safe while at school. Last year, a number of administrators worked with the Kennebec County Emergency Management Association and local emergency agencies to ensure we have a fully developed emergency plan. Analysis and review of that plan continues.

Parent’s update from School Nutrition:

Thank you all for your continued support and feedback for our students’ nutrition program. Please keep us informed as ideas of healthy opportunities arise.

Our School Nutrition Program continues to evolve; the newest addition is to the online account system. MyNutrikids has evolved into Myschoolbucks, links to Myschoolbucks.com may be accessed on the district’s website, MSAD11.org. Usernames and passwords remain the same for current users, although current users must update email alerts to continue this feature. Once logged in, select Email Preferences link located on the right side of the home page.