As Town Meeting Day approaches, Burlington School District (BSD) is working hard to make sure taxpayers know that the District’s proposed budget will reduce tax rates by 4%. To ensure voters are aware of the tax impact, and have all the information they need to make an informed decision, BSD has published their 2024 Annual Report and a one-page sheet packed with budget information.
“This year’s Annual Report provides a great summary of the work happening in our District,” said BSD Superintendent Tom Flanagan. “It covers important information about our Strategic Plan, as well as student demographics, graduation rates, and successes. It also takes a deep dive into this year’s budget, and explains how the School Board and District leaders worked together to put forward a budget that meets students’ needs while also lowering tax rates by 4%!”
Flanagan noted that in addition to tax information, a favorite section of the report highlights student, staff, and School District achievements. “Last year BSD was proud to help produce five Vermont presidential scholars, were honored to have the Vermont teacher of the year, and we did a great job of working with the State of Vermont to secure help to pay for our new high school and technical center. This section of the report really shows how much we are doing to make sure every learner is challenged, empowered, and engaged.”
Flanagan also noted the District plans to publish a line item budget in the coming days. In the meantime, the Annual Report and one-pager are available online at www.bsdvt.org. Copies of the Annual Report can also be picked up at Fletcher Free Library, City Hall, the Old North End Community Center, the Miller Center, DPW, and at BSD’s Central Offices (150 Colchester Ave.).
Town Meeting Day is March 4, 2025. Don’t forget to vote!
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Burlington School District (BSD) is a pre-k-12 public school system of about 3,200 students in Burlington, VT. BSD’s mission is to graduate students who: value different cultures, engage with the community, communicate effectively, think creatively, skillfully solve problems, and achieve at their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential. Join the Journey! www.bsdvt.org
