Welcome to the Danville School District FY 2027 Budget Information Page!

This is a dedicated space to keep our community, families, and stakeholders informed about the Danville School District's FY 2027 budget. Transparency is vital to maintaining trust, and we want you to have quick access to the most current and accurate information throughout this process.

In this document, you will find up-to-date details on the budget, insights into key decisions, and regular updates on any revisions. To further support you, we’ve added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the bottom of this newsletter that provides answers to common questions and offers additional context on various budgetary topics. We hope this resource will help clarify any questions you may have.

Additionally, we want to hear from you! We value your feedback and encourage community members and other stakeholders to share thoughts and ask questions to the School Board and Matt Foster, Superintendent of Schools, directly.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in ensuring that our school is well-resourced to support student success and community priorities. Together, we can ensure student success!

Natalie Conway & Sarah Welch

Co-Principals

This visual provides you with an estimate that the school budget will have on your taxes based upon income and property value. If you fall within the shaded section, you should anticipate minimized change to your tax bill.

We have removed the following positions from the FY27 budget.

The increased expenditures does not reflect an increase in operational spending.

A. You may be eligible for an education property tax reduction if your household income is less than $115,400. To apply for a tax reduction, contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at www. tax.vermont.gov/property/tax-credit.

A. In Vermont, education tax rates are determined using student weightings (long-term weighted average daily membership), which take into account multiple factors including household income. By completing your household income form, you help ensure tax rates are distributed fairly and accurately.

While the primary impact is on tax fairness, completing the form also supports other important initiatives:

A. Both education and the town budget contribute to property taxes. However, education spending specifically determines the homestead portion of the property tax bill. See the Vermont Department of Taxes FAQs page for more information.

A. The primary factors driving cost increases in the FY27 budget are:

A. The negotiation of health insurance contributions and the types of insurance plans (platinum, gold, silver, or bronze) for teachers and staff was previously handled by local school boards during contract negotiations. However, since 2019, this process has shifted to a statewide level, where a commission of 10 members—five appointed by the Vermont School Board Association and five by the Vermont teachers union—conducts the negotiations. They determine the benefits and then allocate the costs back to all school districts. The Danville school board no longer has direct involvement nor local control of this process.