The Cape Elizabeth School Board tonight will hold the first of several workshops on the $21.3 million school budget proposed for the next school year.

The budget calls for $2.5 million more than this year's - a 13.3 percent increase. More than $1 million can be attributed to staff additions. Other major budget changes involve salaries and benefits, energy bills and capital improvements.

Property taxes for schools would increase to $13.65 per $1,000 of assessed valuation - 15.8 percent - according to the town Web site. Owners of a home valued at $250,000 would see $467.28 added to their tax bill.

Tonight's meeting is scheduled for 7 at the high school library.