Member towns fall behind on school payments

What happened

Finance reports all year showed member towns behind on their assessments. Belmont and Swanville were late most months, owing $481,122 combined in April. In May, Belfast, Belmont and Swanville owed about $1.6 million. In September, Swanville was five months behind and Belmont one month. The district also reported a 10.5% budget surplus.

Why it matters to families

Late town payments squeeze the district's cash. Ongoing arrears may point to strained town finances.

The evidence

Finance Committee reports in the April 13, May 11 and September 28, 2026 board minutes.

The source