Despite an array of challenges and unknowns this past year, Gateway Technical College is poised to enter the upcoming budget cycle on a strong financial footing, according to officials. But one group — teachers — is sharing grievances over pay rates. Gateway administrators and the District Board held an public hearing Thursday on the college’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year, which begins July 1. Jason Nygard, director of Gateway’s budget and internal audit office, hashed over the planned budget of $151.7 million.