School Budget Vote at Breaking Point | Montpelier News

The Barre Unified Union School District is on the brink again, facing a third failed budget vote this year — and this time, kids are already back in class. After slashing every possible expense, the board’s asking for just a 2% spending bump to cover locked-in contracts and rising costs, but critics demand deeper cuts and lower property taxes. With extracurriculars now on the chopping block if the budget fails, voters on September 15 must choose: support the district’s lifeline or push for more austerity — and risk losing what makes school feel like school. 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. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2a5c245c709ebaf7