by VDC staff
The following is excerpted from email from Rep. Rob North (R-Vergennes, Ferrisburgh) sent to his constituents this week. VDC re-publishes it below in the public interest.
The legislature heads back into session on January 6th. In the meantime, I thought I’d alert you to some things happening during our “off season” specifically on the topic of Education Reform and Redistricting.
First, I’d like to point you to a very well done video that explains what was passed in the H.454 Education Reform bill which became Act 73. This overview video offers a clear, accessible explanation of how Act 73 works and what it means for Vermonters. Click HERE to watch it. Additional detailed videos are planned. I’ll keep you posted as they are produced.
Secondly, the Committee on the Future of Public Education has launched its public engagement and input-gathering this week with an online survey to collect feedback from Vermonters regarding education reform and the redistricting. Click HERE to complete the survey.
Lastly, The School District Redistricting Task Force has scheduled a series of public meetings to hear from Vermonters regarding the ongoing work to draw new district maps. The meeting schedule is as follows:
Public Hearing Schedule
Oxbow High School, Bradford
Friday, October 10 | 4:30–6:30 PM
To participate virtually: Microsoft Teams | Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 231 210 695 257 5
Passcode: P7pU9Na7
Leland & Gray High School, Townshend
Thursday, October 16 | 6:00–8:00 PM
To participate virtually: Microsoft Teams | Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 296 732 012 312 5
Passcode: cw3gJ7v5
Rutland High School, Rutland
Wednesday, October 22 | 6:00–8:00 PM
To participate virtually: Microsoft Teams | Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 231 719 329 874 5
Passcode: GL9bU6uP
Winooski High School, Winooski
Tuesday, October 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM
To participate virtually: Microsoft Teams | Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 232 302 482 854 2
Passcode: rf2gs3PG
Thank you for your patience and your involvement as we work through this reform together. I believe this will be beneficial for all of us.