By Guy Page
The Milton school board March 14 voted that only the flags of the United States and the State of Vermont may fly from the school district flagpoles.
The vote follows the lengthy controversy over flying the Black Lives Matter flag, a practice begun following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020.
The school policy – adopted by the newly constituted board following Town Meeting – reads:
“All flagpoles on District property are under the control and management of the Board. It is impermissible to fly any flag without the approval of the Board. The only flags displayed shall be the United States of America and State of Vermont flags. These flags shall be maintained in accordance with all appropriate Federal and State laws as well as any proclamations made by the President of the United States or the Governor of Vermont.”
The policy will go to a final vote by the school board in April. One of the newly-elected board members, Allison Duquette, is a well-known local advocate for more traditional, pre-DEI education in local schools.
AG Clark announces re-election bid – Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark announced Monday she will seek re-election.
“I am incredibly excited to announce that I’m running for re-election as Vermont’s Attorney General! In just over a year, we’ve made great strides in addressing domestic violence, reproductive rights, environmental justice, and consumer protection,” Clark said.
Dartmouth receives largest-ever scholarship bequest – A sizeable gift to Dartmouth College and its graduate business school will significantly impact middle income families who attend the schools.
A late Dartmouth graduate and his late wife left more than $150 million dedicated entirely to scholarships at the schools.
“The gift will enable Dartmouth to nearly double its current income threshold for a ‘zero parent contribution’ for undergraduates, from those with an annual income of $65,000 with typical assets to $125,000—the most generous threshold in the nation.” – Journal-Opinion
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