KENNEBUNK — The RSU 21 Board of Directors took a close look at the superintendent's proposed budget Monday, coming in at a 3.5 percent increase over last year.
The district's proposed $37.2 million budget reflects an increase in health insurance costs, a drop of $766,865 in state general purpose aid, and an increase of $448,134 in retirement costs previously covered by the state.
To minimize the impact, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff has presented a proposal that would cut 12 staff positions and use $1.2 million from the district's general fund balance. The fund balance currently contains more than $2.6 million.
RSU 21 Board of Directors Chairman Kevin Knight said the proposed budget aims to minimize taxes while maintaining quality school programming.
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