Look at tuition policy - added construction costs. Make easier to make the decision to live closer to the service centers. Existing taxpayers paying for the choice of others moving out. School construction policy should be consistent with growth management clause. Quality of life issues - deteriorating housing, not maintain, need to reverse this trend.
Maine hold quality of life attitude very strong.
As our population begins to age - less school age population. Where do we see people moving - at least for another generation there will be outward movement unless we decide to something about it. Retirement age tends to like small towns like Farmington. School needs may be worn out structures - not demographics. If it is economically feasible to renovate this group is leaning in this area.