RSU 1 Opens Public Review of Proposed FY 2027 School Budget

Regional School Unit 1 launched its FY 2027 budget review process this week, posting a district-wide "Budget Season is Here" notice and scheduling two public forums where Bath-area residents can weigh in on school spending.

The notice, which went out to students, staff, parents, and taxpayers across the RSU 1 district, signals the formal opening of the annual budget review cycle. Public forums are set for March 30 and April 27, giving community members two opportunities to engage with the proposed spending plan before it advances toward a vote.

RSU 1 serves Bath and surrounding Sagadahoc communities, making the budget a direct concern for a broad swath of county taxpayers. School budgets in Maine typically require approval at both the district board level and a public referendum, meaning the forums represent an early but consequential stage in the process.

Details on the specific dollar figures in the proposed FY 2027 budget, including any year-over-year changes from the current fiscal year, had not been publicly released as of the district's initial announcement. The March 30 forum will be the first chance for the public to hear those figures and ask questions of district leadership.