Dear Slate Valley,
Thank you for your support in approving the school budget on the revote. I recognize the time, thought, and consideration that went into this decision, particularly in the context of the broader challenges facing education funding.

Your support ensures that we can continue to provide strong learning opportunities, essential services, and stability for our students and staff. It allows us to maintain the core of what we offer while continuing to move our work forward.

We are deeply appreciative of your commitment to our students and our school community. Your support makes a meaningful difference.

With sincere appreciation,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
about 13 hours ago, Slate Valley
A celebratory graphic reading “Budget Passed!” and “Thank You!” surrounds the Slate Valley logo, with icons representing different schools arranged in a hexagon and colorful confetti scattered throughout.
Indoor recess fun!
about 22 hours ago, Kelley Schultz
A girl in a pink butterfly-print shirt looks toward the camera while another girl in a purple "Pretty and Smart" t-shirt focuses on a sticker or craft project at a busy classroom table.
A wide shot of a classroom activity center. A girl in a striped dress is coloring, while another student nearby holds a stack of red plastic cups. Educational posters about color, shape, and line are visible on the wall.
A close-up of a tall engineering project where red plastic cups are stacked vertically, separated by white index cards to create a multi-level tower on a classroom table. IMG_3186.jpg: An adult supervisor assists a young boy with a marble game called "Balance the Marbles: Defy the Wobble." The teacher holds a mesh bag of colorful marbles over a blue perforated game base.
An adult supervisor assists a young boy with a marble game called "Balance the Marbles: Defy the Wobble." The teacher holds a mesh bag of colorful marbles over a blue perforated game base.
: A young girl with long blonde hair sits at a classroom table, smiling at the camera while coloring a drawing with a crayon. In the background, other students and a teacher work at separate tables.
Indoor recess fun!
about 22 hours ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl in a blue t-shirt smiles at the camera next to a tall structure she built using magnetic Minecraft-style blocks on a classroom table
Two young boys standing at a classroom table, looking intently at a blue "Magnetic Chess Game" board. In the background, other children are working on various activities.
A group of elementary school children playing cornhole in a school hallway. Two boys are high-fiving over a wooden cornhole board painted with a teal and red geometric design.
A group of elementary school children playing cornhole in a school hallway.
A young girl in a purple floral shirt works collaboratively with another student to build a small house out of magnetic blocks. A girl in a pink sweater is in the foreground.
Looking for a space to share your thoughts, ask questions, and be part of the conversation in a more relaxed setting?

Join us at the next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting—an opportunity to connect directly with district leadership and help shape the future of our schools.

💬 Whether you have ideas, feedback, or simply want to stay informed, your voice matters here. This is a welcoming, less formal environment where open dialogue is encouraged and valued.

🗓 Next Meeting: April 7, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Central Office Conference Room
Fair Haven Union Middle & High School

We hope you’ll join the conversation—because strong schools start with strong community connections.
about 24 hours ago, Slate Valley
Graphic with the Slate Valley Community Advisory Council logo showing stylized figures surrounding a Vermont emblem. Text reads: “Slate Valley Community Advisory Council. Next Meeting: April 7, 2026 – 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM. Central Office Conference Room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School.”
Today’s the day! 🗳️Please take a few minutes to cast your vote!

Slate Valley community members are encouraged to vote on the Revised FY27 Budget Proposal today, March 31st. Your voice matters in shaping the future of our schools and supporting students across the district.

📍 Polling Locations & Hours:
• Benson: 10 AM – 7 PM, Benson Community Hall
• Castleton: 8 AM – 7 PM, Castleton Fire Station
• Fair Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, American Legion Post #49
• Hubbardton: 10 AM – 7 PM, Hubbardton Town Hall
• Orwell: 10 AM – 7 PM, Orwell Town Office
• West Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, West Haven Town Hall
1 day ago, Slate Valley
Graphic with Slate Valley logo reading “Please Vote Today – March 31st” in large green and red text. Below, polling locations and hours are listed: Benson (10 AM–7 PM, Benson Community Hall), Castleton (8 AM–7 PM, Castleton Fire Station), Fair Haven (10 AM–7 PM, American Legion Post #49), Hubbardton (10 AM–7 PM, Hubbardton Town Hall), Orwell (10 AM–7 PM, Orwell Town Office), and West Haven (10 AM–7 PM, West Haven Town Hall). School logos appear along the bottom.
PBIS celebration kites!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young boy in a long-sleeved navy shirt and black pants stands in a dry, grassy field on a clear day. He holds a thin string connected to a small, homemade white kite with a red streamer tail, which is flying several feet above the ground to his left.
A photograph of two young girls in a dry, grassy field with a line of bare trees in the distance. The girl on the right is looking up and flying a small kite with two long red tails on a string, which is catching the wind. The girl on the left is standing holding her own folded-up red and blue paper kite. Both girls have their shadows cast on the grass. The sky is bright blue with a few light, scattered clouds.
A young boy in a long-sleeved navy shirt and black pants stands in a dry, grassy field on a clear day. He holds a thin string connected to a small, homemade white kite with a red streamer tail, which is flying several feet above the ground to his left.
A young boy in a long-sleeved navy shirt and black pants stands in a dry, grassy field on a clear day. He holds a thin string connected to a small, homemade white kite with a red streamer tail, which is flying several feet above the ground to his left.
PBIS celebration!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl with dark hair and a purple long-sleeved shirt smiles at the camera. She is sitting at a cafeteria table and holding a wooden craft stick covered in a large dollop of white frosting, which she has just scooped from a small plastic cup.
A boy in a grey long-sleeved shirt that says "Take a Hike" stands behind a cafeteria table, smiling proudly. In front of him are two cookies he has decorated: one with white frosting and green sprinkles, and another with white frosting and red and yellow sprinkles. Photo 8: IMG_3170.jpg A close-up of a young boy with light brown hair and freckles wearing a tan "Aeropostale" hoodie. He has a playful, tight-lipped expression as if he's just taken a bite of a treat. Other children and an adult in a patterned dress are visible in the background of the gymnasium.
A smiling girl in a dark grey t-shirt sits at a cafeteria table, holding up a small piece of a cookie decorated with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. Her face shows she is clearly enjoying the snack. In the background, other children are still working on their cookies.
pg A close-up of a young boy with light brown hair and freckles wearing a tan "Aeropostale" hoodie. He has a playful, tight-lipped expression as if he's just taken a bite of a treat. Other children and an adult in a patterned dress are visible in the background of the gymnasium.
A young girl with blonde hair tilts her head back and smiles while holding a piece of a decorated cookie. She has a bit of white frosting on her lip. Behind her, other students are sitting at the long tables, busy decorating or eating their own cookies.
A boy in a blue and white plaid shirt sits at a dark wood table, holding a decorated cookie with green sprinkles that has a large bite taken out of it. Another cookie with red sprinkles sits on a napkin in front of him. He is looking at the camera with a cheerful, mid-snack expression.
A boy in a brown Carhartt hoodie uses a wooden stick to spread thick white frosting onto two cookies sitting on a brown paper napkin. He is looking toward the camera with an open-mouthed, excited expression.
PBIS celebration!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A wide shot of a school gymnasium or cafeteria where several elementary-aged children are standing at long brown tables. Each child has a workstation featuring two chocolate chip cookies on a napkin, a small cup of white frosting, a wooden spreader, and a plastic palette filled with various colorful sprinkles. In the background, other students and adults are visible near the gym walls.
A close-up of three girls at a decorating station. One girl in a blue shirt points toward a palette of sprinkles in the center of the table. To the right, a girl in denim overalls smiles at the camera, while another girl in a light pink shirt looks on. Each child has their own set of cookies and frosting ready for decorating.
A high-angle, close-up shot of a dark wood-grain table prepared for a cookie decorating activity. Two workstations are visible; each includes two chocolate chip cookies, a brown paper napkin, a small plastic lidded cup of white frosting, and a wooden craft stick. A white plastic palette sits between the stations, containing six compartments filled with vibrant sprinkles in yellow, orange, blue, pink, and red.
A wide shot of a school gymnasium or cafeteria where several elementary-aged children are standing at long brown tables. Each child has a workstation featuring two chocolate chip cookies on a napkin, a small cup of white frosting, a wooden spreader, and a plastic palette filled with various colorful sprinkles. In the background, other students and adults are visible near the gym walls.
Children sit along a long table in a gymnasium, beginning to decorate their cookies. A girl in a blue plaid shirt looks toward the center of the table while a boy in a navy hoodie focuses on his cookies in the background. A palette of colorful sprinkles is shared between students, and several small cups of frosting and wooden sticks are scattered across the table.
PBIS celebration! Cookie decorating!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
: Two young boys sit at a long cafeteria table prepared for cookie decorating. Each has a set of chocolate chip cookies, a cup of frosting, and a wooden spreader. A shared palette of bright sprinkles sits between them on the dark wood surface.
A child wearing a green "Happy Gilmore" t-shirt sits at a wooden table, holding a wooden craft stick. In front of them are two chocolate chip cookies on a napkin, a small container of white frosting, and a white palette filled with colorful sprinkles in various shades like blue, orange, and pink. IMG_3155.jpg: Two young boys sit at a long cafeteria table prepared for cookie decorating. Each has a set of chocolate chip cookies, a cup of frosting, and a wooden spreader. A shared palette of bright sprinkles sits between them on the dark wood surface.
: A high-angle shot showing a young boy with glasses beginning to decorate his cookies. Several other cookie-decorating stations are visible along the table, each equipped with napkins, cookies, frosting, and wooden sticks.
A boy in a black hoodie takes a bite of a cookie he just decorated. On the napkin in front of him is a chocolate chip cookie covered in thick white frosting and topped with red and blue sprinkles.
A young girl in a cream-colored "Be Kind" patterned shirt smiles at the camera. She has two chocolate chip cookies and a wooden stick ready on a napkin, with a palette of vibrant sprinkles nearby.
A boy in a black hoodie takes a bite of a cookie he just decorated. On the napkin in front of him is a chocolate chip cookie covered in thick white frosting and topped with red and blue sprinkles.
A high-angle shot showing a young boy with glasses beginning to decorate his cookies. Several other cookie-decorating stations are visible along the table, each equipped with napkins, cookies, frosting, and wooden sticks.
To wrap up Dr. Seuss month, students in Grades K-2 participated in STEAM challenges inspired by a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Through these hands-on activities, students explored creativity, problem solving, and teamwork
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
Two boys are working with disposable cups at a classroom table. The boy in the foreground, wearing a grey t-shirt that says "TAKE A HIKE," is reaching up high to add a red plastic cup to the top of a exceptionally tall tower made of multiple red and white cups. The second boy stands focused nearby, working with a separate collection of white cups.
A top-down view of two smiling young girls in a classroom. The girl on the left is making a peace sign, wearing a pink shirt with a llama graphic, and holding a handful of colorful connecting blocks. The girl on the right, wearing a peach-colored graphic shirt, shows off a construction built with similar blocks. A colorful rug with handprints is visible in the background.
A group of children at a classroom table are participating in a "Hat Stack Challenge," with a sign on the table posing the question, "How high can you stack the hat?" A girl in a denim jacket carefully stacks red cups separated by index cards. Another girl nearby is attempting a smaller stack of white paper cups. A tall, red-and-white striped plush hat rests on the table as inspiration.
To wrap up Dr. Seuss month, students in Grades K-2 participated in engaging STEAM challenges inspired by a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Through these hands-on activities, students explored creativity, problem solving, and teamwork.
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl with long, light brown hair stands near a classroom desk, smiling broadly as she holds two stacked white paper cups. She is wearing a white graphic t-shirt and black pants, and on the desk next to her is a tall tower built of stacked red and white cups, a plush red-and-white hat, and a book titled "The Cat in the Hat." A whiteboard with lesson notes forms the background.
A smiling boy in a plaid shirt is sitting on the floor, looking directly at the camera with an open-mouthed expression of excitement next to a tower of stacked red cups. A second child is seated slightly further back, focused on building an adjacent structure with white and red cups, while labeled classroom cabinets fill the background.
A high-angle view captures a girl in a pink ruffled fox sweater grinning broadly and looking straight up at the camera with a cheerful, joyful expression in a classroom setting. To the left, a tall tower of red and white cups is balanced, reaching high above a desk, while a large whiteboard with lesson notes and a "March" date covers the background.
A child is seated at a school table, seen from a high side angle, engrossed in reading a worn hardcover copy of "The Cat in the Hat." He is wearing a tall, iconic red-and-white striped hat and black pants with gray trim, while other classroom details are visible around him.
A young girl with light hair is looking intensely at the camera, wearing a solid pink t-shirt and holding out two cupped hands filled with a small handful of colorful yellow and green plus-sign connecting blocks. Behind her, a busy classroom shows other students engaged in activities and a multi-colored rug.
To wrap up Dr. Seuss month, students in Grades K-2 participated in engaging STEAM challenges inspired by a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Through these hands-on activities, students explored creativity, problem solving, and teamwork!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A smiling boy wearing a Bluey character shirt and a tall, red and white striped "The Cat in the Hat" style top hat with a white brim, uses both hands to stabilize a towering stack of red solo cups. The top red cup rests on a white index card. In the foreground, a gray table holds several red and white cups and a children's book titled "The Cat in the Hat." The background features a classroom setting with a whiteboard displaying math problems, and a shelf with plastic bins
A young boy in a navy long-sleeve shirt with an excavator graphic stands behind a carefully balanced tower of red plastic cups and white index cards. He has his hands poised near the top, concentrating on his engineering feat.
: A young boy in a brown hoodie carefully places a red cup onto a tall stack, using both hands to steady the structure. Another student in a black shirt watches closely from the side.
A smiling girl stands between two impressively tall towers made of red cups and index cards. The tower on the left is topped with smaller white cups, nearly reaching the height of the classroom bookshelves.
A smiling girl stands between two impressively tall towers made of red cups and index cards. The tower on the left is topped with smaller white cups, nearly reaching the height of the classroom bookshelves.
A group of children collaborates at a table covered in red cups, white cups, and index cards. One girl in a purple shirt has her arms raised in celebration next to a tall red cup tower, while a copy of The Cat in the Hat and a red-and-white striped hat sit on the table.
: A young girl in a "Cool to be Kind" dress smiles next to a tall, narrow tower of red cups that transitions into white cups at the top. Other students are visible in the background working on their own structures.
Two smiling girls stand in the foreground of a busy classroom. Behind them, other students are focused on stacking red and white plastic cups into tall towers on a gray table. IMG_4972.jpg: A group of children collaborates at a table covered in red cups, white cups, and index cards. One girl in a purple shirt has her arms raised in celebration next to a tall red cup tower, while a copy of The Cat in the Hat and a red-and-white striped hat sit on the table.
📣 Reminder: Budget Information Meeting TONIGHT & Vote TOMORROW

Join us this evening to learn more and get your questions answered ahead of tomorrow’s vote:

🗓 Tonight – Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 FHUMHS School Band Room
💻 Virtual option available: https://meet.google.com/bic-zkty-xmx

📞 Or dial: (US) +1 240-812-1886 PIN: 193 973 799#

🗳 Vote Tomorrow – March 31st

Polling Locations & Hours:
• Benson: 10 AM – 7 PM, Benson Community Hall
• Castleton: 8 AM – 7 PM, Castleton Fire Station
• Fair Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, American Legion Post #49
• Hubbardton: 10 AM – 7 PM, Hubbardton Town Hall
• Orwell: 10 AM – 7 PM, Orwell Town Office
• West Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, West Haven Town Hall

For more details, visit: www.slatevalleyunified.org

Your voice matters—stay informed and be sure to vote!
2 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic announcing a 2nd proposed budget re-vote information meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS School Band Room, with a virtual link and phone option provided. Also includes reminder to vote on March 31 and lists polling locations and hours for Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell, and West Haven. Includes Slate Valley school logos and decorative elements.
Rocky Ridge 2026
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A high-angle full shot shows two men standing on dry leaves in front of a red wooden shed next to a very tall tree, and they appear to be pouring water. The man in front wears a red jacket, blue pants, and green boots, and he is holding a container over a puddle of water with a wire near the tree. The second man is standing right behind him wearing a green hat, a black shirt, and beige pants and has a light beard and mustache. His mouth is closed, but he appears to be talking or looking at the water. The tree has dark brown bark, and the shed is red with small windows and a chimney, with grey steam coming from it. The leaves are light to dark brown and cover the ground and rocks. The man in front is looking down at his bucket, while the second man looks forward at the tree with a concentrated expression. The camera is steady.
A man in a camouflage hat stands to the right, supervising two children near a large tree. One child, wearing an orange hat and a red plaid jacket, stands near a metal sap bucket hanging from the trunk. The second child, in a purple hat and pink jacket, stands on a small stone wall nearby. White smoke rises from a building in the background.
A man in a camouflage hat and black hoodie stands outdoors, gesturing toward a large, mature tree with rough bark. In the foreground, the backs of three children wearing colorful winter hats (pink, purple, and blue) are visible as they watch him. In the background, a rustic red wooden building with a metal roof emits white smoke from its chimney.
A candid, medium shot photo of a man and two children tending to maple sap buckets on a large tree during a late winter/early spring day. The man, wearing a camouflage baseball cap, black sweatshirt with a white dog logo, and beige cargo pants, stands on the right, holding a metal rod. The first child, facing away from the camera on the left, wears a vibrant orange beanie, a red and black plaid flannel jacket, and camouflage pants, looking at a sap bucket. The second child, in the center, wears a purple knit hat and a bright pink and purple patterned coat, and is looking at a metal bucket near her. Behind them is a large, rough-barked tree, and beyond that, a rustic red-sided building with a metal roof is partially obscured by trees. Steam rises from a chimney on the building, indicating sap boiling. There is a metal ATV parked near the building. The ground is dry grass and fallen leaves with stacked firewood nearby. The lighting is diffused under an overcast sky.
Slate Valley District Newsletter: March 27, 2026 https://mailchi.mp/6c2b1eb06ee9/slate-valley-district-newsletter-32726
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic header for “Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter” dated March 27, 2026, featuring a maple sugaring theme with pancakes, syrup dripping across the top, and a metal bucket labeled “‘Tis the Season.”
🌱💚 FHUMHS Students Giving Back for Green-Up Day! 💚🌱

On May 1st, students from Fair Haven Union Middle & High School will be out in the community celebrating Green-Up Day—and they’re ready to lend a helping hand!

From spring yard clean-ups to other small outdoor tasks, our students are excited to support members of the Slate Valley community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, give back, and make a positive impact together.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this spring, please fill out the quick form below. FHUMHS principals and assistant principals will review submissions and follow up directly.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYQ48U-NIH-q2A1cECoC8cBXMl0eQSxBGHs8ZvZqpa98wow/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you for being part of our community—and for helping our students make a difference! 🌎✨
5 days ago, Slate Valley
1st Grade shaped flower graphs!
5 days ago, Kelley Schultz
These alt-text descriptions focus on the visual content of the bulletin board and the student work, providing clear context for the "Shape Flower" first-grade math and art project. Overall Display IMG_3142: A wide shot of a classroom bulletin board labeled "FIRST GRADE" against a blue background. The board displays several student-made paper flowers in orange pots. Each flower is constructed from various geometric shapes (triangles, hexagons, rhombuses, and rectangles). Below each flower is a completed "Shape Flower Graph" worksheet where students have tallied and graphed the number of shapes used.
: A close-up of a paper flower art project. The flower has a yellow hexagon face with googly eyes and a smiley face, surrounded by eight pink and red triangle petals. The stem is a green rectangle with two green rhombus leaves. Below it, Liam’s worksheet shows a bar graph peaking at 8 for triangles and a tally of 4 circles, 2 rectangles, and 2 rhombuses.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses. IMG_3143 (Russell): A close-up of Russell's project. His flower is more minimalist, featuring a yellow hexagon face and only two large red triangle petals extending like wings. The worksheet below shows a more even distribution on the bar graph, with "circles" (the googly eyes and centers) marked as the most used shape at 4. Detail Shots IMG_3146: A vertical close-up of the "wing-style" flower from Russell's project. It emphasizes the geometric construction: a yellow hexagon for the head, two red triangles for petals, two green rhombuses for leaves, and a long green rectangle for the stem, all "planted" in a layered orange paper pot.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses.
Students in Mrs. Schuyler's class are busy constructing paper globes as part of their world geography unit. Students made their own grid lines and are using latitude coordinates to draw the continents.
7 days ago, Kelley Schultz
mage 1 Alt Text A four-paneled collage of middle-school-aged students working at round wooden tables in a classroom. The students are focused on a large-scale graphing project using long, oversized sheets of grid paper and rulers. They are referencing data sheets to plot points and draw lines, appearing deeply engaged in a mathematics or science lesson. The classroom setting includes a portable air conditioner, colorful storage bins, and books like "Mountain of Fire."
A four-paneled collage showing diverse students and a teacher working together on large coordinate planes spread across classroom tables. In the top-left, a teacher guides a student with a ruler; in other panels, students work independently or in small groups to plot data on the long, white grid sheets. Some students are using yellow highlighters and reference lists to track their progress. The background shows organized classroom cabinets and school supplies.
Switch in action!
7 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young boy in a teal t-shirt and blue joggers stands at the whiteboard, pointing to the letter "e" next to a "t." He is leading a literacy activity for a small group of classmates who are sitting on a large, patterned rug. The wide-angle shot shows the classroom environment, including a yellow activity table, educational posters on the walls, and fluorescent ceiling lights. Image 4: Boy in Camo Hoodie
A young boy wearing a camouflage hoodie and tan cargo pants stands at the blue easel. He is holding a letter "d" card and pointing toward the word "wet" spelled out at the top of the board. A girl in a floral dress watches from the rug nearby. Markers and a spray bottle are visible on the easel’s tray and the floor.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing a white t-shirt, pink pants, and purple rain boots, stands at a blue mobile whiteboard easel in a colorful classroom. She is smiling at the camera while arranging large letter cards on the board. The letters "w," "e," "t," "n," "d," "i," "b," and "a" are visible. Another student sits on a colorful rug in the background. Image 2: Girl in Blue Long-Sleeve
A young girl with a blonde ponytail, wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and butterfly-patterned leggings, focuses on a whiteboard easel. She is using both hands to position the letter cards "w," "i," and "n" in a row. Below them, other letters like "s," "b," "d," "e," and "a" are scattered. The classroom background shows shelves filled with books and organized bins. Image 3: Boy in Teal Shirt
Slate Valley Estimated Tax Rates Remain Stable - Decreases Expected in Largest Towns

As we approach the FY27 budget revote on March 31, 2026, here are a few key highlights:

• Education spending (budget less local revenue) increase: just 0.86%
• Per-pupil increase (2.7%) is due to declining enrollment—not new spending
• No estimated tax rate increases at or above 7%
• Estimated decreases in our largest towns:
  Castleton: –3.44% | Fair Haven: –0.56%

By the numbers:
• $32M budget supports all five schools
• Among the lowest per-pupil spending in Vermont
• Estimated equalized tax rate: $1.2955 (down 5¢ from last year)

What this means:
• 62% of taxpayers pay based on income sensitivity—many may pay less than property-based estimates
• Local tax trends continue to differ from statewide headlines

📍 Informational Meeting: March 30 | 6:30 PM | FHUMHS Band Room
🗳 Budget Revote: March 31, 2026

For even more detailed information, visit www.slatevalleyunified.org
8 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic titled “Slate Valley Estimated Tax Rates Remain Stable” outlining FY27 budget highlights, including March 31 revote, minimal spending increase (0.86%), no tax rate increases above 7%, estimated decreases in Castleton and Fair Haven, a $32M budget, and an estimated tax rate of $1.2955 (down 5¢), with info meeting details and website link.