Thomaston Board of Education's Personal Meeting Room

The Thomaston Board of Education held a meeting on August 29, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the 2025-26 budget deficit and discussing the 2026-27 budget planning. Interim Business Manager Ray Angle reported a projected deficit of approximately $449,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year and emphasized the need for a detailed financial analysis, which would take about two weeks to complete. The board discussed the challenges of budget freezes, payroll issues, and grant reconciliations, with Ray recommending additional full-time support staff for business office functions to improve financial management. A motion was made and passed directing the superintendent to restrict non-essential spending and avoid hiring staff at salaries above budgeted amounts for the 2026-27 school year, reflecting concerns about fiscal responsibility amid the deficit. The board also addressed budget transfer policies and planned to enhance transparency in financial reporting moving forward.