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SAU #6 School Budget Process & Timeline

This guide details the key stages of developing, deliberating, and voting on the annual school district budget for New Hampshire SAU 6.

Budget Development (Happening Now):

• Needs Assessment – Superintendent and committee identify needs while balancing goals with cost-saving measures (cutting staff, reducing programs).

• Finacial Constraints – High property taxes, rising out-of-district tuition costs, past deficits.

• Proposal Formulation – Finance committee reviews options – full board decides final proposal.

 

Public review & deliberation (Winter/Early Spring):

January 20, 2026 | 7:00PM – Stevens High School Auditorium.

• Public Hearing

February 7, 2026 | 9:00AM – Stevens High School Auditorium

• Deliberative Session (Snow date February 9, 2026 at 7:00PM if needed)

Checklist Corrections

• Ensure voter registration – January 20, 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM

 

Annual Report (March)

March 3, 2026 | Stevens High School Auditorium

• Finalized budget published for review – Status Hr 6, (7:00 PM if needed)

Ballot Vote (March)

March 10, 2026 – YOUR LOCAL VOTING STATION – ALL DAY

• Cast YES/NO ballot on the finalized school budget.

 

Key Development Factors

• Balance of needs & limits.

• Tax Impact & Constraints

• Resident Participation & Oversight.