Link to testimony and supporting documents.

Main Priority: Protect Public Education and ALL Vermont Children

Equitable Funding Changes
● Advocacy at Commission, General Assembly, Administration levels
● Be careful of unintended consequences of any funding changes
● Support nuanced, data-based approaches to funding changes
● Provide transition dollars to school districts that may be immediately hit by funding
changes in a manner that negatively impacts students
● SAME DOLLARS/SAME RULE for any changes to education funding for any school or
private entity receiving education fund dollars…

From the outset of this legislative session, our Associations have provided substantive testimony in an effort to illumanate the core cost drivers impacting public education. (Full Letter)

These are the points I wish to make on behalf of the VPA after viewing Ways & Means
this morning. (Full Written Testimony)

It has been a long time since Vermont has had school construction aid; 2007, in fact. (Read Full Testimony)

An Act related to boards of cooperative education services as passed by the Vermont House of Representatives (full testimony)

The honor, given annually to a school leader who has worked to elevate the voices of school leaders in federal, state, and local policy decisions, couldn’t have gone to a more deserving recipient. Young has fervently worked to give principals a voice in the decisions that most affect them and their students, leveraging his platforms as the 2023 Vermont Principal of the Year, the NASSP Vermont State Coordinator, and the President-Elect of the Vermont Principals’ Association. (Full Announcement from NASSP)

It has been brought to the VPA’s attention that there are some concerns about the lack of handshake between member schools, Hazen and Winooski boys’ basketball on 2/29. This was a determination made by the VPA as part of a predetermined plan with the given programs. Each team competed with great effort and all-around positive support from coaches and fans. The well-being of the student-athletes and relationship between these two programs is the VPA’s priority. Fans that are concerned about the lack of handshake can direct their comments to the VPA as it was our decision and is not reflective of either program. We are grateful to have had the chance to work closely with the coaches and school leaders and look forward to the exciting games ahead in this year’s winter tournament.

CTE Directors are almost always members of Vermont Principals’ Association. In fact, per our bylaws we have one CTE leader on our Executive Council governing board. (read full testimony)

Seven standout student-athletes, 3 accomplished coaches, an outstanding advisor, and one excellent official have been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame for the Vermont Principals’ Association in May. Below is a list of the 2024 VPA inductees with brief biographical information on their outstanding achievements and strong sportsmanship through involvement with VPA activities. Since the creation of the Hall of Fame in 2001, the VPA has honored nearly 300 student-athletes, coaches/advisors, administrators, officials, media members, and contributors for their efforts on behalf of students across Vermont. (Full Press Release)

First, I’d like to thank Senators Gulick, Baruth, Hashim, and Perchlik for their clear
understanding, as evidenced by this bill to address the composition of the State Board of
Education, in recognizing that our current state board composition and construct should be
updated. (full written testimony)