KESD FY28 BUDGET PREPARATION

Finance Committee Meetings

Finance Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5:00pm.

Click here to view the KESD Board Meeting Schedule >>

KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 26, 2026

By Serena Parker • October 22, 2026
Agenda for KESD Finance Committee October 26, 2026

ACT 170 Merger Committee, October 15, 2026

By Serena Parker • October 5, 2026
Agenda for Act 170 Merger Committee (Northeast Region) Cancelled -October 15, 2026- Cancelled

KESD Personnel Committee Meeting September 29, 2026

By Serena Parker • September 22, 2026
Agenda for KESD Personnel Committee September 29, 2026

KESD Finance Committee Meeting September 21, 2026

By Serena Parker • September 17, 2026
Agenda for KESD Finance Committee September 21, 2026
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Public Input & Listening Sessions

District leadership is visiting each KESD community to listen to residents and gather input about the values and priorities they would like to see reflected in the district's budget. This input will help guide the KESD Board as it begins developing a budget to present to voters in March 2027.


Community members are encouraged to attend an upcoming session, participate in the conversation, and share their perspectives. These meetings are an opportunity to strengthen communication between the district and the communities it serves.

Community Input & Listening Sessions by Town:

Wednesday, November 2: Lunenburg


Wednesday, November 4: Sheffield


Thursday, November 5: Concord


Wednesday, November 11: Newark


Thursday, November 12: Sutton


Tuesday, November 17: Wheelock

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Meetings will be announce for Burke and Lyndon soon!

Community Input & Listening Sessions by Town:

Wednesday, November 2: Lunenburg


Wednesday, November 4: Sheffield


Thursday, November 5: Concord


Wednesday, November 11: Newark


Thursday, November 12: Sutton


Tuesday, November 17: Wheelock


Meetings will be announce for Burke and Lyndon soon!

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Budget News & Updates

Join us for an Open Conversation & Listening Session at Wheelock Town Hall: November 17, 2026

November 3, 2026
Join Kingdom East leaders at Wheelock Town Hall on November 17 for a community conversation about KESD schools, the district budget, and priorities for 2027-28.

Newark Community Input and Listening Session with Kingdom East Leadership: November 11, 2026 at Newark Town Clerk's Office

November 3, 2026
Join Kingdom East leaders in Newark on November 11 for an open conversation about KESD schools, the district budget, and community priorities for 2027–28.

Concord Community Invited to Share Input with Kingdom East Leadership: November 5, 2026 at Concord School

October 30, 2026
Join Kingdom East leaders in Concord on November 5 for a community listening session about local schools, district priorities, and the FY28 budget.

Open Conversation & Listening Session in Sheffield: Wednesday November 4, 2026

October 27, 2026
Join Kingdom East leaders in Sheffield on November 4 for a community listening session about district priorities, schools, and the FY28 budget.
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Archived 2026-2027 Budget Season

Click the link below to view budget documents, past presentations, voting information, and archived updates from the 2026–2027 Kingdom East School District (KESD) Budget Season.

FY27 Budget Page

Kingdom East School District Strategic

Priorities & Action Steps

Kingdom East School District Strategic Priorities & Action Steps

Kingdom East School District Strategic Priorities & Action Steps

PRIORITY #1

Robust Academics for All Students

  • Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district.
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement.
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement.
  • High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development.
  • Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning process.


PRIORITY #2
Character Development & Strong
Social & Emotional Health for Students
  • Personalized Learning
  • Positive school culture and environment
  • Employee Self Care and Wellness
  • Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture
  • Active and equitable co-curricular participation
  • Active and equitable student health and wellness participation


PRIORITY #3
Maintain & Build Strong
Community Connections
  • Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community
  • Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community
  • Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community
  • Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school


PRIORITY #4
Assure Effective & Efficient
Management of Resources
  • Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets
  • Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students
  • Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students
  • Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3


PRIORITY #1 Robust Academics for All Students

  • Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district.
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement.
  • Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement.
  • High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development.
  • Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning process.


PRIORITY #2 Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students
  • Personalized Learning
  • Positive school culture and environment
  • Employee Self Care and Wellness
  • Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture
  • Active and equitable co-curricular participation
  • Active and equitable student health and wellness participation


PRIORITY #3 Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections
  • Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community
  • Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community
  • Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community
  • Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school


PRIORITY #4 Assure Effective and Efficient Management of Resources
  • Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets
  • Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students
  • Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students
  • Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3