REVISED Agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/sJVkBh
To access an important message from MSAD11 Superintendent Kady Gould regarding the "Bell to Bell" Policy on student personal electronic devices, click the link: https://bit.ly/4fTIDNt
Agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/n7CDv4
Agenda for the Policy Committee Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/qNTNCm
Minutes for the Special School Board Meeting held on June 11, 2026. Please click on the link for minutes. https://aptg.co/0dM_9s
DRAFT Minutes for the Regular School Board meeting held on June 4, 2026. Please click on the link for minutes. https://aptg.co/rvZ7lM
Minutes for the Policy Committee Meeting held on June 4, 2026. Please click on the link for minutes. https://aptg.co/bSxtzr
Minutes for the Curriculum Committee Meeting held on June 9, 2026. Please click on the link for minutes. https://aptg.co/-QqN8_
This dedicated group of MSAD 11 leaders spent the first day of summer break reflecting on the school year, celebrating growth, and planning for next year. Thank you!
MSAD11 Special Board Meeting 6/11/2026: https://youtube.com/live/K-iKv-v15FA?feature=share
REVISED Agenda for the Special School Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/tBrB88
MSAD11 Curriculum Committee Meeting 6/9/2026: https://youtube.com/live/Kx--3lyU09c?feature=share
Agenda for the Curriculum Committee Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/9x16By
Agenda for the Special School Board Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/b6hF5b
MSAD11 School Board Meeting 6/4/2026: https://youtube.com/live/c0ak8ZLmdYE?feature=share
MSAD11 School Board Policy Meeting 6/4/2026: https://youtube.com/live/pmYgE76D3iw?feature=share
REVISED Agenda for the Policy Committee Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/fg05kV
REVISED Agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Please click on the link for agenda. https://aptg.co/3jxrTQ
Every Voice Matters: Vote on June 9
On Tuesday, June 9, our community will have an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by voting on the proposed school budget referendum.
This vote is about more than numbers on a page—it is about investing in the students, staff, programs, and opportunities that make our schools strong and our community vibrant. The proposed budget is designed to support quality educational experiences, maintain essential services, and ensure that our schools continue to meet the needs of all learners.
Strong schools are the foundation of a strong community. They help attract families, support local economic growth, and prepare the next generation for success. The decisions we make today will have a lasting impact on the opportunities available to our students tomorrow.
Whether you are a parent, taxpayer, staff member, alumni, business owner, or community supporter, your voice matters. Participating in the referendum is one of the most direct ways to influence the future of public education in our community.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Together, we support our schools and our community. Together, we build a bright future.
Vote June 9. Every voice matters.
On Tuesday, June 9, our community will have an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by voting on the proposed school budget referendum.
This vote is about more than numbers on a page—it is about investing in the students, staff, programs, and opportunities that make our schools strong and our community vibrant. The proposed budget is designed to support quality educational experiences, maintain essential services, and ensure that our schools continue to meet the needs of all learners.
Strong schools are the foundation of a strong community. They help attract families, support local economic growth, and prepare the next generation for success. The decisions we make today will have a lasting impact on the opportunities available to our students tomorrow.
Whether you are a parent, taxpayer, staff member, alumni, business owner, or community supporter, your voice matters. Participating in the referendum is one of the most direct ways to influence the future of public education in our community.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Together, we support our schools and our community. Together, we build a bright future.
Vote June 9. Every voice matters.
Aligning Resources with Enrollment: Building a Sustainable Budget for MSAD 11
The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects the difficult but necessary work of aligning district resources with changing student enrollment while continuing to address rising operational costs. Over the past several years, MSAD 11 has experienced a steady decline in enrollment, resulting in fewer students to serve and changing demands across grade levels and programs. As a result, the district has carefully reviewed staffing, programming, and operational expenditures to ensure resources are aligned with current student needs.
Importantly, the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes no new positions. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services while managing significant cost increases that are largely outside of the district's control. Rising health insurance costs, the State of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements, MaineCare SEED obligations, transportation expenses, contracted special education services, and substitute staffing all contribute to increased budget pressures. These required increases total more than $900,000.
To offset these unavoidable cost increases and maintain long-term financial sustainability, the district implemented staffing and organizational reductions across multiple areas of the school system. These decisions were not made lightly. Each position and expenditure was evaluated based on enrollment trends, student needs, operational efficiency, and the district's ability to continue providing a high-quality educational experience for students.
Throughout the budget development process, approximately $2.4 million in reductions were identified and incorporated into the budget. These reductions reflect the district's commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources while adapting to enrollment declines and fiscal realities. The goal is not simply to reduce spending, but to ensure that district resources are aligned with current enrollment and positioned to support students in a financially sustainable manner.
Key Message
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget adds no new positions, addresses significant mandated and contractual cost increases, and aligns staffing and resources with declining enrollment to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of MSAD 11 while continuing to serve students effectively.
The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects the difficult but necessary work of aligning district resources with changing student enrollment while continuing to address rising operational costs. Over the past several years, MSAD 11 has experienced a steady decline in enrollment, resulting in fewer students to serve and changing demands across grade levels and programs. As a result, the district has carefully reviewed staffing, programming, and operational expenditures to ensure resources are aligned with current student needs.
Importantly, the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes no new positions. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services while managing significant cost increases that are largely outside of the district's control. Rising health insurance costs, the State of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements, MaineCare SEED obligations, transportation expenses, contracted special education services, and substitute staffing all contribute to increased budget pressures. These required increases total more than $900,000.
To offset these unavoidable cost increases and maintain long-term financial sustainability, the district implemented staffing and organizational reductions across multiple areas of the school system. These decisions were not made lightly. Each position and expenditure was evaluated based on enrollment trends, student needs, operational efficiency, and the district's ability to continue providing a high-quality educational experience for students.
Throughout the budget development process, approximately $2.4 million in reductions were identified and incorporated into the budget. These reductions reflect the district's commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources while adapting to enrollment declines and fiscal realities. The goal is not simply to reduce spending, but to ensure that district resources are aligned with current enrollment and positioned to support students in a financially sustainable manner.
Key Message
The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget adds no new positions, addresses significant mandated and contractual cost increases, and aligns staffing and resources with declining enrollment to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of MSAD 11 while continuing to serve students effectively.
