Gorham Schools Budget Information

FY27 Budget Priorities

Supporting Teachers

  • Focused Professional Development that supports high quality instruction across all grade levels.

  • Provide up to date instructional and curriculum tools.

  • Maintain reasonable class sizes and support service levels to ensure teachers can effectively meet diverse student needs

Updating Facilities

  • Adding spaces for required provision of F.A.P.E. to 3 and 4 year olds.

  • Addressing needed spaces for growing special education programs.

  • Updating outdated systems such as HVAC controls, security cameras and radio infrastructure.

  • Continuing replacement of aging projectors to TV monitors across all schools.

  • Addressing Long Term Facilities Capital Needs.

Targeting Investments for the Greatest Impact.

  • Establishing Transitions Program K-5

  • Expanding Public PK Partnerships.

  • Strengthening RTI programs

  • Investing in Updated Curriculum.

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Did You Know?

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Gorham maintains the second-lowest cost per student in Cumberland County

Cost per pupil

63% of our budget is subsidized by the State of Maine

Percent of budget subsidized by State of Maine