The Board of Trustees of our school are investigating the merits of changing our unique tax status. Most town governments in Vermont collect school taxes and provide the funds to run the school.When the Bradford Academy and Graded School District was incorporated in 1893 it had the authority to collect its own taxes. Only a few schools still continue this process. The Selectboard and the Trustees have charged a committee to investigate the pros and cons of such a change. The agenda for the first meeting is printed below. We hope to have parents involved in this process.
Exploratory Committee Charge for the Town
of Bradford to become a Town-School District
Define the issues.
Research alternatives that would work to satisfy the concerns without changes to the charters.
Determine the process and time period to make the change from Independent to Town-School District.
Explore the Pros and Cons for the Town of Bradford and the Bradford Academy Graded School District.
What would happen to the assets and trust funds of the Bradford Academy Graded School District
If you are interested in serving on the committee please contact Jessica Bean, Administrative Assistant at (802) 222-4727 ext. 304 or email
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