Region 11 board approves $7,508,150 proposed budget for 2026–27

The Regional District 11 Board of Education approved a proposed $7,508,150 budget for the 2026–27 school year at a special meeting on March 24, 2026.

Board member Cassidy Martin moved to approve the proposed budget, and board member Ellen Gillon seconded the motion. The meeting record states the motion passed unanimously as recorded at the meeting.

The board described the proposed 2026–27 budget as a 3.19% increase from the current year. A brief budget-forecast update was provided to the board earlier in the meeting.

Votes at a glance: Minutes approval — Motion by Ellen Gillon, second by Cassidy Martin; two abstentions (Susan Lovegreen and Stacy Foster) and the remaining members voted to approve. Financial statements — Motion by Ellen Gillon, second by Cassidy Martin; unanimous approval. 2026–27 proposed budget — Motion by Cassidy Martin, second by Ellen Gillon; unanimous approval (recorded as 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions). Tentative policy approvals (5123.3, 6146, 7100) — motions and seconds recorded, unanimous tentative approval; final approval scheduled for the next meeting. Adjournment — Motion to adjourn by Hayley Tiller-Albert, second by Cassidy Martin; unanimous approval.

The vote recorded at the meeting approved the proposed budget for submission and placement on the agenda for final approval at the board’s next regular meeting.