School Budget Fails Again | Montpelier News

Barre schools are in crisis as three failed budget votes leave the district scrambling—despite classes already underway. The latest proposal slashes the requested increase from 3.36% to 2.1%, but rising costs, including $20K+ monthly interest payments, make it harder. Board chair Garrett Grant is frustrated by lack of community direction and warns cuts to transportation, athletics, and extracurriculars may be coming soon. With a $6.7M line of credit already tapped, the board meets this week to decide next steps—and hopes for clearer community input to avoid another defeat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mynbc5.com/article/barre-school-district-4th-round-voting-school-budget/73789566 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c11699e2f94e8ac3 Report issues to [email protected].