Newport City, VT – The recent passage of the education reform bill H.454 by the Vermont House of Representatives has sparked discussion and concern within the education community. The bill, which has been sent to the Senate Education Committee for review, proposes significant changes to the education system in the state.
At a recent North Country Union High School board meeting, Superintendent Elaine Collins expressed her concern over the proposed reforms, particularly the potential transition from a supervisory union model to a school district model. Collins emphasized the importance of maintaining representation for all towns in the district.
The bill, which outlines six policy reforms, aims to move towards a foundation-funding model, update school district boundaries, establish statewide class size minimums, and create clear rules for the use of public tuition funds, among other changes.
In addition to the education reform bill, the school board discussed various maintenance and upgrade projects at the junior high school, including mold mitigation, roof repairs, and the need for additional equipment such as a closed trailer for mountain bikes.
The board also addressed a proposal from an unidentified developer who expressed interest in purchasing the bus parking lot on Derby Road, prompting the board to consider alternative locations for storing the buses. Discussions also revolved around the possibility of building a new school due to concerns over the presence of PCBs in the current building.
Overall, the education community in Newport City is facing significant changes and challenges as they navigate the impact of the proposed reforms and address maintenance and infrastructure needs within the schools.
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