2026 SAU 21 Article 5: Special Education Expendable Trust Fund – $50,000 – (UFB)

To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate $50,000 to be added to the existing Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, with up to $50,000 to be funded from the June 30, 2026 Unassigned Fund Balance available for transfer on July 1, 2026. No additional amount to be raised from taxation.

What it Means: The School Board proposes funding the Special Education expendable trust with $50,000, utilizing unreserved fund balance, for the March 2026 ballot.

Those in Favor: The Special Education Expendable Trust was established for the purpose of funding unanticipated special education costs. As such, it is beneficial to replenish the Special Education Expendable Trust to safeguard and mitigate future unexpected costs.

Those Against:  No one spoke against this Article at the SAU 21 Deliberative Session.

Fiscal Impact: Funding for the Special Education Expendable Trust is proposed to be taken from any potential available year-end fund balance – not to be raised via additional taxation.