School District FY2027 Budget Revote
The legal voters of the West River Modified Union Education District (the “District”), comprising the voters of the towns of Brookline, Jamaica, Newfane, Townshend and Windham are hereby warned and notified that a revote of the FY27 Budget (Article 1) will be voted by Australian Ballot on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at their respective polling places beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Brookline, 9:00 a.m. in Jamaica, 9:00 a.m. in Newfane, 9:00 a.m. in Townshend, and 10:00 a.m. in Windham. Polls will close in all such towns at 7:00 p.m. on the following articles of business:
Article 1:
Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend $15,062,658 which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? The West River Educational District estimates that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in per pupil education spending of $16,162, which is (.83%) higher than per pupil education spending for the current year.
See WRED FY27 Budget Revote Flyer
Upon closing of the polls, the ballots will be delivered to Townshend Town Hall to be commingled and counted by local town election officials who shall transmit the voting results to the Clerk of the West River Modified Union Education District, who will then tabulate and report the final results for the District.
Informational Hearing
Said persons and voters are further notified and warned of a public informational hearing on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to 17 V.S.A. §2680(g), the hearing is to discuss and provide voters information on Article 1. Voters and interested persons can access and participate in the meeting in person at L&G or remotely by using this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82065441828?pwd=dqyH7mjMFvrPd9WvOIhJVkVVnrcNEJ.1
Meeting ID: 820 6544 1828
Passcode:662119
For additional information visit the WCSU website:
https://www.windhamcentralboard.org/boards/west-river-education-district