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Barre Schools Face Third Budget Vote | Burlington News
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Summary
Barre, Vermont’s only school district still struggling to pass a budget, faces a third vote on September 15—this time with a modest 2.11% raise that could save them from crippling debt. Serving a high-poverty student body and bound by labor contracts that forbid staff cuts, the district is eliminating 4.5 unfilled roles, risking per-pupil spending below neighbors’. Voters, frustrated by rising costs and misled by state officials—including the governor, who hails from Barre—are torn between fiscal responsibility and community control. With just 21% turnout last time, the board hopes for a surge this round, while a new state funding formula in 2029 may finally ease their burden—but its tax impact remains uncertain. 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/70f5802189c0d426