Finding #12 — Gorham High School Counselor Wages Slashed 31% and 26% — Combined $85,442 Cut

Severity: critical · Category: staffing · Last updated: Apr 15, 2026 · Dollar amount: −$85,442

Summary

Line-item analysis reveals Gorham High School counselor cuts are far worse than initially reported. Counselor #1 wages cut 31% ($119,688→$83,135). Counselor #2 cut 26% ($186,547→$137,658). Combined: -$85,442 while enrollment grows toward 917.

Detail

Full Financial Report, Gorham High School counselor wage lines:

• Counselor Wages Line 1 (2120-310): $119,688 → $83,135 = −$36,553 (−31%) • Counselor Wages Line 2 (2120-310): $186,547 → $137,658 = −$48,889 (−26%) • Combined reduction: −$85,442

This occurs while Gorham High School enrollment grows toward 917 and the district allocates $285,000 for Transitions Teacher positions (largest single Program Extension).

Impact

−$85,442 combined counselor wage cuts (−31% and −26%) during enrollment growth

Source

Document: FY27 Budget Book + Full Financial Report
Reference: Budget Book p.61 — Gorham High School Summary · Full Financial Report: Account 2120-310 (Gorham High School Counselor Wages)
Q&A: Not raised in Budget Workshop Q&A (now 86+ questions)

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