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District expects to lose state aid as town valuation rises
What happened
At the October 28, 2025 meeting, the board formed a finance committee and invited the state Department of Education to explain the school funding formula. The district said, "We're going to lose money from the state over the next three years just based on our valuation."
Why it matters to families
Less state aid can mean higher local taxes or spending cuts in future budgets.
The evidence
October 28, 2025 minutes, Finance Committee item.
The source
October 28, 2025 board minutesSee the full record for RSU 59/MSAD 59 (Madison Public Schools).
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