2026-2027 Proposed Budget

Link to view School Board meetings

April 27, 2026

Town Council Second Vote on Budget - Winslow Public Library

REVENUE 26-27 2nd Read.pdf

Winslow Projected Revenue Worksheet

SUMMARY 26-27 2nd Read.pdf

Winslow Budget Summary Sheet

June 4, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members,

The flurry of activities, events, and celebrations during this time of year serves as a reminder that another school year is quickly coming to a close.

At this time, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our parents, families, staff, and community members for the support, encouragement, and partnership you have shown throughout the year. The success of our students is a reflection of the collective care, dedication, and commitment of so many people working together with a shared purpose. Whether through volunteering your time, supporting learning at home, cheering on student accomplishments, or contributing to the Winslow School community in countless ways, your impact has been felt and appreciated every day. Thank you for believing in our children, supporting our schools, and helping make this year such a meaningful and successful one.

I would also like to extend my congratulations to the parents, guardians and caregivers to the students who have recently graduated. Please know that it has been an honor to serve your children and to witness how their experiences in the Winslow Public Schools have helped lay a strong foundation for their future endeavors. Their achievements are a testament not only to their hard work and perseverance but also to the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement they have received from all of you. Thank you for the important role you have played in helping them reach this significant milestone.

As one school year closes, preparations for the 2026-2027 school year are already underway. We are working diligently to ensure that our current and incoming students receive the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

It goes without saying that the development of the 2026-2027 school budget is essential to a successful transition into next year.

The school budget was developed with certain priorities in mind as a result of our analysis of data. Our budget presentations showcased our successes, including the fact that our students performed at or above state academic expectations when compared with peers across Maine.

Our budget presentations featured a detailed, line-by-line breakdown of the proposed budget and highlighted major cost drivers, including inflation, contractual obligations, unfunded state mandates, and negotiated labor increases. The budget was crafted by focusing on needs rather than wants, with thoughtful cuts and adjustments made throughout the process.

During our presentations, we also shared the ways in which we worked to reduce the cost burden on local taxpayers. For example, our continued participation in a service center model for business operations, combined with joint fuel bids involving three different towns and school districts, helped stabilize heating and fuel costs for another year. Our budget presentations were live streamed and recorded. You can find detailed information of each meeting including the third and final draft of our summary and revenue sheets by going to the following link: https://winslow.aos92.org...

In summary, our total budget request for 2026-2027 is $21,190,946.81. This represents a 1.05% increase over last year. However, it’s important to note that this budget will once again not increase the local tax appropriation to the Winslow tax payer due to our continued commitment to fiscal responsibility, an increase in state subsidy, and cuts and adjustments made to the proposed budget.

In fact, this budget reduces the local tax appropriation by $365,875.20, a 3.96% decrease from the previous year. This is a noteworthy accomplishment, especially in light of current inflation and broader economic pressures.

I am pleased to report that our proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year of $21,190,946.81 was unanimously approved by both the Winslow School Board and the Winslow Town Council.

I would like to thank our staff, administrators, school board members, and our central office team for the time and effort invested in developing this budget. I also extend my gratitude to the town council and town manager for recognizing the school district's work in producing a budget that supports our goals and needs while remaining fiscally responsible to the taxpayers of the Winslow Community.

The final step of the budget process is of course the budget validation referendum. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Winslow residents will have the opportunity to vote on the 2026-2027 school budget. Voting will take place at the Winslow VFW, located at 175 Veterans Drive. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

I would ask that you please exercise your right to vote.

With pride and appreciation,

Peter Thiboutot
Superintendent, Winslow Public School

January 31, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members,

On Monday, February 2, 2026 the Winslow School Board will hold the first of many meetings focused on the development of the 2026-2027 draft school budget.

The development of a school budget is a long process involving numerous meetings and conversations with key stakeholders. As always, the budget is developed with certain priorities in mind as a result of our analysis of student data (both academic and social-emotional). Over the course of the next few months, budget presentations will be held with the Winslow Board of Education. I have included a budget timeline (see below) in the event you would like to attend any of the meetings. The meetings will be held in the Winslow Jr./Sr. High School Library. They begin at 6:00pm. The meetings are open to the public, live streamed, and recorded for transparency and accessibility. You can view the live board meeting by going to the Black Raider News Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@...).

During the presentations, you will hear about our successes, student demographics, our goals and the rationale behind our request.

The presentations will feature a line by line accounting of the budget and will highlight the major cost drivers which include inflation, contractual obligations, unfunded state mandates, and negotiated labor increases.

I hope you are able to take advantage of attending some or all of our budget meetings either in person or virtually from the comfort of your home.

Thank you in advance for taking the time out of your busy schedules to learn about the thinking that went into the preparation of this budget and the needs we are trying to address with our financial request in order to provide a quality education for our students.

Peter Thiboutot

Superintendent, Winslow Public Schools

February 2, 2026

February 23, 2026