Finding #26 — Gorham High School Textbooks Zeroed Out ($17,275 → $0) as Enrollment Grows

Severity: elevated · Category: programs · Last updated: Apr 15, 2026 · Dollar amount: −$17,275

Summary

The entire Gorham High School textbook budget line is eliminated — from $17,275 in FY26 to $0 in FY27 — while Gorham High School enrollment continues to grow. No explanation provided.

Detail

Full Financial Report: Gorham High School textbook line (Account 1200-1000-310-01-564010) dropped from $17,275 (FY26) to $0 (FY27) — 100% elimination.

Other Gorham High School instructional supply lines in the same budget: • MPAC supplies: $185 → $4,750 (+2,468%) • Social Studies supplies: $395 → $1,530 (+287%) • Technology supplies: $7,125 → $12,755 (+79%)

No budget document explains the elimination or what curriculum materials replace textbooks.

Impact

Entire Gorham High School textbook line eliminated while enrollment grows and new courses added

Source

Document: FY27 Budget Book + Full Financial Report
Reference: Full Financial Report: Account 1200-1000-310-01-564010 · Budget Book p.61 — Gorham High School Summary
Q&A: Not raised in Budget Workshop Q&A (now 86+ questions)

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