Dear Community Members,

The revised budget you will vote on on May 7 represents our very best efforts to continue providing the high-quality education that taxpayers expect within our district, despite the numerous external forces that we are currently facing. Our main focus during all of our budget deliberations was to make sure we continue to meet student needs at a cost that our communities can afford.

Despite these efforts, there is much that is beyond our control, including the cost of healthcare,negotiated salaries, and each town's Common Level of Appraisal. But while our proposed budget does include significant reductions in both staffing and services, we believe it will meet our obligations and educational objectives.

In the coming months, guided by our strategic plan, we will begin reaching out to our communities and considering specific configuration changes that will allow us to maintain - and in some cases expand - our current programming while building towards long term sustainability.

We thank you for attending our informational meetings at our different schools here is the link to our frequently asked questions: https://secure.smore.com/n/wqp9h3

In the event we are unable to pass a budget prior to July 1, 2024, we would begin the FY25
school year operating on 87% of our current budget, which would require nearly $10 million in cuts. At a time when labor is in short supply (and retaining high quality teachers is of the utmost importance); enrollments are declining; and costs are increasing, such a scenario would be devastating, not only to our children, but to our communities as a whole.

We are grateful for your patience and support PLEASE VOTE ON MAY 7th!

Voting will be by Australian Ballot at the following polling places:

Berlin Municipal Office, 108 Shed Rd., Berlin, VT 10:00am - 7:00pm
Calais Town Clerk's Office, 3120 Pekin Brook Rd., Calais, VT 7:00am - 7:00pm
East Montpelier Elementary School, 665 Vincent Flats Rd., E Montpelier, VT 7:00am - 7:00pm
Middlesex Town Clerk's Office, 5 Church St., Middlesex, VT 7:00am - 7:00pm
Worcester Town Hall, 12 Worcester Village Rd., Worcester, VT 10:00am - 7:00pm

With gratitude,

Your School Board

Event Info

Dec 27, 2024, 7 to 9 PM

Dec 31, 2024, 6 to 11:55 PM

Jan 2, 2025, 2:30 to 4 PM