What happens if voters reject the school budget in June?
What We Know
South Portland voters can reject the school budget in a June referendum. No board member or administrator has said publicly what would happen if the budget failed. This question has not been addressed in any public document.
Sources
- City Council Meetings City Council Meeting — 2026-03-19
The March 19 meeting included references to the June validation referendum but no discussion of what the district would do if the vote failed.
- FY27 Budget Documents FY27 Superintendent Budget Presentation - March 9, 2026
The March 9 presentation mentioned the June validation vote without describing a contingency plan.
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