2021 KESD Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT Kingdom East School District Table of Contents Page 1 Annual Report Dedication 2 Kingdom East School District School Board Directory 3 Kingdom East Superintendent and Board Chair Letter 4 Kingdom East School District Report 10 Kingdom East Budget Narrative 14 2020 Student Enrollment Kingdom East School District Proposed Budget Information 15  Proposed Budget Revenue 16  Proposed Budget Expenditures 25  Budget Pie Chart (1) 26  Budget Pie Chart (2) 27 Equalized Pupil Spending & Enrollment Trends 28 Estimated Tax Rate Projections & Definition of Terms 29 Estimated Tax Rates Calculation Chart 32 Tax Rate Comparison Chart “FY20 - FY22” 34 Superintendent’s Report 41 Sanborn School Trust Fund 42 Our Schools — Reports from Building Administrators 50 Secondary Schools 52 2021 Meeting Warning 57 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes 59 Budget Information Meeting and Voting Locations 60 Notes Charts Chart 1 KESD Policy Review Schedule 6 Chart 13 Estimated “Throttle” Impact 31 Chart 2 Building and Property Valuation 8 Chart 14 FY 22 Estimated Tax Rate Comparison 32 Chart 3 2021-2022 Proposed Budget 10 Chart 15 Three Prior Years Tax Comparison 33 Chart 4 Capital Funds Summary 13 Chart 16 KESD Child Count/Placement 36 Chart 5 Student Enrollment 14 Chart 17 Special Services Gender Comparison 36 Chart 6 2021-2022 Proposed Budget Breakdown 25 Chart 18 Students Receiving Services Per School 36 Chart 7 2021-2022 Breakdown of “Other” Expenses 26 Chart 19 KESD Category of Disabilities 37 Chart 8 Spending Per Equalized Pupil 27 Chart 20 KESD Athletic Participation 39 Chart 9 Enrollment Trends 27 Chart 21 KEAP Revenues 40 Chart 10 Estimated Tax Rates 28 Chart 22 2020-2021 H.S. Enrollment 50 Chart 11 Estimated Tax Rate Calculations 29 Chart 23 2021-2022 Estimated H.S. Tuition Rates 51 Chart 12 Estimated Impact of KESD Tax Rate 30

Annual Report Dedication This year’s Kingdom East Annual Report is dedicated to the Kingdom East School Nurses. During this past year they have spent countless hours addressing the safety and health in our community. Our nurses have researched, learned and communicated the ever-changing information about COVID-19. They have ordered supplies, taken precautionary steps, and through it all kept a positive and optimistic perspective! When the schools closed in person instruction last spring, our school nurses helped disseminate infor- mation and provide support. When the Vermont Agency of Education and the Department of Health created the safe and healthy schools document last summer, the nurses each spent scores of hours, on committees, making phone calls, evaluating transportation, sports, classroom configurations and much much more. They each took the time to provide practical and thoughtful input to keep our schools safe. When schools opened for in person instruction, our nurses trained our faculty and staff. They communi- cated with parents, making hundreds of calls to respond to multiple needs. On the few occasions when we had a positive COVID-19 case in a school our nurses facilitated meetings, collected data, made line lists, worked in coordination with the health department, called parents and guided principals. On several occasions, after hours, nurses drove back to the school to obtain information to help in our process of determining close contacts and communicating about the need to quarantine to individuals (some of us who did not want to quarantine!) We could not have made it through this year without the work of Abbie Russell, Tara Prue, Louise Vin- ton, Jean Maleski, Sophia Hall and Barandee Peterson, - our courageous school nurse team. To our school nurses, we are forever appreciative and we dedicate our Annual Report. Administrative Offices 119 Park Avenue, PO Box 107 Lyndonville, VT 05851 (802)-626-6100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.KingdomEast.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kesdvt/ Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools

.Kingdom East School District ANNUAL REPORT Since July 1, 2018 the residents of Burke, Lyndon, Concord, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton and Wheelock have been part of Kingdom East School District as the legal entity established by member communities to provide quality education in our schools. Kingdom East School District pro- vides centralized special education, financial, technology, curriculum and superintendent services to all the public schools in our district towns. An informational meeting of the Kingdom East School District will be held via ZOOM online conferencing, Monday, March 1st at 5:00 pm. All Articles discussed at the informational meeting, in- cluding the school budget, will be voted on by Australian Ballot on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 2nd. This report provides budget and programming information for the Kingdom East School Dis- trict, which operates Burke Town School (PreK-8), Concord School (K-8), Lunenburg/Gilman School (K-8), Lyndon Town School (PreK-8), Miller’s Run School (PreK-8), Newark Street School (K-8), Sutton Village School (K-8) and the KESD Virtual Academy (K-8). Children in grades 9-12 (high school), whose parents/guardians are residents of any of our towns, may exercise school choice to any of the approved independent or public schools. Kingdom East School District Board Directory Nancy Blankenship Town Term Expires [email protected] Tony DeMasi Lyndon 2021 [email protected] Miranda Fox Burke 2023 [email protected] Julie Hale Lyndon 2023 [email protected] Clare Irwin Concord 2023 [email protected] Brian (Biff) Mahoney Sutton 2022 [email protected] Alyssa May Sheffield 2022 [email protected] James (Jim) Peyton Burke 2022 [email protected] Leah Rexford Lunenburg 2023 [email protected] Erin Rossetti Wheelock 2021 [email protected] Jake Simpson Lyndon 2022 [email protected] Cynthia Stuart, Chair Sutton 2023 [email protected] Holly Taylor Concord 2021 [email protected] Harry Williams Lyndon 2022 [email protected] Open Position Lunenburg 2021 Newark 2020

Kingdom East School Board Report Kingdom East School District Community, We are in the midst of a challenging time in our world, country, and community. The COVID-19 pandem- ic has far-reaching, inequitable, and sometimes dire effects on many sectors of our society. The Kingdom East School District community has weathered the pandemic challenges with flexibility and innovation while continu- ing to focus on offering high-quality and equitable educational opportunities for our students. In addition to operating our seven in-person schools, the Kingdom East Virtual Academy (VA) was devel- oped for the FY20-21 school year through the re-deployment of existing staff to meet the needs of families and students who were unable to return to in-person instruction. While the seven Pre-K – 8 grade District schools reo- pened in September for a five day a week in-person learning experience, VA served 180 +/- students through the online learning format with dedicated teachers and staff. By offering multiple learning format options, instead of a shortened week hybrid learning model for all, the District strived to meet the needs of students, families, and staff who faced pandemic related challenges. We have continued our progress with school buildings. Our Facilities Manager, Marc Brown procured $820,000 in grant funds to address ventilation projects. Work at Sutton, Burke, Concord, Gilman and Lunenburg included installing ventilation throughout the schools to increase airflow and circulation to heat the buildings. In several of the buildings there was no air ventilation system. We also received grant funds to cover a switch over to local, sustainable wood pellets in the furnace and heating system at Miller’s Run. A $1.054 million dollar grant was procured to purchase over a thousand computers. The District will sell our old technology and use the money to support future technology. On Town Meeting Day you will see several articles on the warning, including a measure to establish a technology fund. This report highlights our programs, schools and the opportunities therein. There is a description of the work of the Board committees along with summary narratives of the budget. The KESD Annual Report reviews many of the District's achievements along with the details of the Board's proposed FY22 budget of $35,568,494 -- - a 3.75% increase from the FY21 budget. In addition to carefully considering the education cost to taxpayers, the Board strives to offer high-quality and equitable educational opportunities for students. The Board is attempting to achieve the District's strategic objectives in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. Every policy, decision, and strategy considers our students, employees, and community. The KESD mis- sion statement guides the Board's efforts. \"In partnership with the community, staff, and students, the Kingdom East School District is committed to providing a collaborative and equitable environment of educational excellence through rigorous learning expe- riences that develop individual and diverse talents and abilities of all our students to prepare them for successful lives as contributing, responsible citizens.''. On behalf of our entire team of board members, we thank you for your commitment to the Kingdom East School District, and we look forward to serving the needs of our students and community now and into the future. Cynthia Stuart School Board Chairperson

Kingdom East School District Report The Kingdom East School Board operates using a committee structure. This model allows small groups of individuals to dive deeply into different aspects of governance. The following section pro- vides summaries of the work of each of the Kingdom East Board Committees. Academic Excellence Committee Clare Irwin (Chair), Nancy Blankenship, Holly Taylor The original stated goals of the Academic Excellence Committee include providing exception- al academic opportunities for the students of the Kingdom East School District (KESD) and directing a vision with outcomes so administration can effectively identify and develop engaging learning op- portunities. These goals still guide our work. In order to see these goals actualized, the Academic Ex- cellence Committee meets monthly throughout the year and will continue moving forward. The topic for each meeting has been guided by KESD's Strategic Priorities, which allows us to ensure KESD is following the Strategic Plan in its work. This approach relates to the specific goals of the Committee which include: (1) working closely with the superintendent to create vision, strategy, goals, and out- come objectives for learning for students; (2) recommending budget items that support reaching de- termined student outcomes; (3) reviewing administrative reports on a unified curriculum across the district; (4) evaluating outcomes and programs for grade level bands such as PreK/early childhood, early primary, primary grades, middle grades, secondary grades, co-curricular; and, (5) evaluating outcomes for enrichment and support programs so learning opportunities help all students excel. In January 2020, the committee discussed a middle school climate survey, followed-up on questions regarding PreK from the full board, and reviewed the school calendar. In February 2020, we reviewed several documents and discussed facilities needs as they relate to academic excellence and opportunities for students. In March 2020, the committee did not meet due to the COVID pan- demic. In April 2020, we discussed the response to COVID in the context of academic support and excellence and elected a chair (Clare Waterman Irwin). In May, June, and summer 2020, we dis- cussed continuity of learning plans, facilities needs, and reviewed PreK and K registration documents. In September 2020, the committee received an update on the Virtual Academy and In-person learn- ing, discussed the strategic plan for Lunenburg/Concord, and re-evaluated strategic plan goals and priorities. In October 2020, we created the work plan (as mentioned above) including planned presen- tations to the full board. In November 2020, the committee received the regular update on virtual and in-person learning, was provided a presentation on personalized learning and co-curriculars (the first strategic priority included in the year’s work plan), and engaged in a book study on Stamped. In De- cember 2020, the committee received an update on virtual and in-person learning, heard a presenta- tion on a student-administered middle school climate survey, were provided a presentation on sports and after school (the second and third strategic priorities included in the year’s work plan), and planned for next steps and how to introduce the book study to the full board. Starting in November 2020, the committee began reporting-out the presentations that fulfilled the year’s work plan. In the upcoming year, the Committee will continue to follow the plan for re- viewing information and data related to progress on KESD's Strategic Plan and will continue to pro- vide guidance to the administrative team regarding academic excellence in the district.

Communications and Strategic Planning Committee Alyssa May, Leah Rexford, Erin Rossetti Communications: A benefit of the COVID pandemic is that it allows some members of the public who have not been able to attend in person meetings previously to participate in virtual meetings . The pandemic has afforded us the opportunity to create different ways of connecting with peo- ple which we anticipate continuing post-pandemic to allow for greater engagement A new upgraded Kingdom East website has been under development and is very close to being released LIVE. We are excited for this resource to be more user friendly and enable greater ease of communication across the communities that make up Kingdom East. Strategic Planning: This committee has focused on implementing and integrating the strategic plan as it is laid out. We created an evaluation tool to assess board and administration engagement with strategic priorities on an on-going basis. The goal is that the tool will show which areas need more emphasis and will highlight the ongoing work or programs already completed As we continue to move forward we are continuing engagement with the community. This year particularly focusing on the Gilman School in relationship to ongoing discussion regarding the possibility of a combined middle school to be located at Concord School Kingdom East Strategic Priorities- PRIORITY #1 - Robust Academics for All Students PRIORITY #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students Personalized Learning PRIORITY #3 - Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections PRIORITY #4 - Assure Effective and Efficient Management of Resources Policy Committee Leah Rexford( Chair), Biff Mahoney, Jim Peyton The Kingdom East Policy Committee has reviewed ap- proximately one-fifth of the District policies between July and December 2020. This is the second in a five year rotation so each policy is visited and edited as necessary. Reviewed policies in- clude: Electronic Communications Between Employees and Stu- dents, Non-Union Full Year Personnel Policy, Non -Union Full Time School Year Personnel Policy, Non-Union Part Time Per- sonnel Policy; Travel Policy, Model Equity Policy, Travel Reim- bursement, Title IX/ Harassment The District maintains a policy webpage (https:// kingdomeast.org) if you click on “About” then pick the “Board” in the drop down options, there is square button labeled “Board Policies” which lists all policies. The Policy committee reads and reviews each policy with a fine toothed comb and makes small adjustments in the wording or provides substantive changes. The committee then brings the policies to the full Board to accept the review or adopt a changed policy.

By regulations, every Policy must be reviewed every five years. When the Board needs to review a Policy or one is suggested for adoption, the full Board must discuss that Policy, or the draft of a proposed policy. This is then properly warned for adoption at least ten days before the Board meeting when the vote will take place. The Policy Committee recommended to the full Board that in addition to the Policies schedule for their five-year review, the Board also review and act upon any Policy called into question during the Board year by Staff, Community Members, or the Board as well as any Policies mandated or recommended by the State and support or- ganizations (Vermont School Boards Association, Superintendents' Association, Principals' Association, etc.). Chart 1 KESD Policy Review Schedule Category Number of Review Board Membership & Procedures Policies Year Community Policy Maintenance Business & Non-Instructional Operations 17 2024 Health and Wellness 16 2025 Instruction 13 2021 Personnel 13 2022 Students 22 2023

Personnel & Negotiations Committee Cynthia Stuart (Chair), Tony DeMasi, Biff Mahoney The Personnel and Negotiations Committee meets monthly to focus on oversight of the King- dom East School District’s efforts to attract, hire, and retain high-quality personnel. The Committee also bargains with the Kingdom East Education Association (KEEA) to negotiate employment con- tracts for teachers and educational support personnel (ESP). In the spring of 2020, the COVID-pandemic significantly impacted employees who were re- quired to quickly adjust to remote teaching. Over the past year, the District focused on supporting the 330 +/- individuals who are em- ployed by the Kingdom East School District by:  Negotiating and ratifying the educational support personnel contract. Negotiations around the teacher’s contract are currently underway.  Hiring Human Resource Manager, Amber Hastings, to focus on supporting the District’s employees with personnel related issues and initiatives. Facilities Committee Tony DeMasi (Chair), Miranda Fox, Biff Mahoney, Harry Williams Charged with maintaining a safe learning environment for all students, the Facilities Commit- tee is responsible for working with central office administration to assess overall facilities, inventory facilities of the district, evaluate future needs, and estimate the costs and benefits of improvements. To these ends, our Facilities Manager, Marc Brown, has supervised a number of physical plant improvements with the procurement of grants. In the spring of 2020, when schools closed to in person instruction, our custodial staff adapted during the pandemic concerning the use of facilities, all build- ings throughout state had restrictions, including no contractors or other workers on facilities permitted in the building Once these limitations were lifted a number of projects were completed including an emergen- cy generator in Lyndon, Gilman fire alarm upgrades, Miller’s Run fire suppression system, Millers Run pellet heating system, a Newark storage garage & greenhouse, CARES Rooms (for isolation if students were sick with COVID), and ventilation projects at Concord, Lunenburg, Gilman and Sut- ton. This past year mold and lead were discovered in the Gilman School. The summer and fall were spent remediating this issue. Gilman school has two sections. The older section has significant continuing issues. The Board is considering repurposing the Gilman school to be used for early childhood and merging the middle school with Concord. A full report for this consideration was pre- sented to the Board in early February. We continue to address smaller needs in each Kingdom East school through our yearly maintenance and capital reserves. Given our long term facilities needs, Burke continues to not have sufficient space to house the students of Burke; Concord continues to have structural issues with their gym; and Lunenburg/Gilman schools continue to have significant age, structural and infrastructure needs. Because of the school closure and limitations to movement and use of buildings our long term need to address facilities has been placed on a longer timeline. The committee will continue to work with the Facilities Manager to plan for both short and long term projects.

Chart 2 Building and Property Valuation (As of 2021) Name Building Value Business Site Square Total Insured KESD Municipal Building Property Type Personal Improvements Footage Value Year Built Burke School School Property Burke School #4 School Insurable Burke School Arts Bldg #3 School School $ - $ 59,500 $ - 13,000 $ 1,059,500 1921 Burke School - Gym/Cafeteria School $ 2,795,000 $ 201,600 $ 24,500 14,840 $ 3,038,155 1978 $ 300,918 $ 7,100 $ - 1,700 $ 308,018 1990 $ 272,191 $ 15,000 $ - 1,750 $ 287,191 1985 $ 776,974 $ 50,000 $ - 4,784 $ 826,974 1950 Burke Water Supply & Mechanical Building $ 22,627 $ 55,000 $ - 100 $ 77,627 2013 Chlorination System Mechanical Building $ 14,008 $ 1,200 $ - $ 15,208 2014 4,492,808 $ 103,000 $ 70,300 4,666,108 1940 Burke Steel Wood Chip Silo School $ 2,291,991 $ 50,000 $ - 26,173 $ 2,341,991 1968 Concord School 14,926 $ Concord School Gym $ 1,755,374 $ 25,000 $ 28,075 1,808,449 2010 Lunenburg 2,375,844 $ 25,000 $ 4,800 10,000 $ 2,405,644 1953 Elementary School $ 20,912,087 $ 1,400,000 $ 27,500 11,548 $ 22,380,750 1990 Lunenburg 95,716 $ 1990 Lyndon Town School Gilman Middle Sch. $ 189,153 $ 5,900 $ - 3,000 $ 195,053 1990 LTS Boiler Maintenance Building 14,008 $ 1,200 $ - 15,208 LTS Steel Wool Chip Silo School $ $ 1990 46,045 2000 Maint. Building $ 500 $ 5, 061 1833 100 $ 4,877,991 1982 Mechanical Building $ 23,548 $ 2,083,866 1995 9,784 $ 4,013 1995 LTS Restrooms/Concessions Concession Stand $ 44,845 $ 1,200 $ - 200 $ 135,009 1970 -$ - 100 $ 6,058,734 2005 Lyndon Gazebo Yard and Outside $ 5,061 $ 119,000 29,774 $ 42,678 Sutton School 320,200 $ 108,300 600 $ 2005 Newark School School $ 4,438,791 $ 132,900 $ - 14,900 Newark Storage Building - 200 $ 2005 Newark Shelter School $ 1,842,666 $ 600 $ 8,500 13,558 Miller’s Run School -$ - 200 $ Miller’s Run Shelter Storage $ 3,413 $ 13,829 Miller’s Run Modular Unit 404,500 $ - $ 52,716,499 Shelter $ 135,009 $ 14,900 $ 262,543 $ Miller’s Run Storage Building - School $ 5,607,636 $ 14,900 $ Shelter $ 27,778 $ 1,200 $ Modular Building $ -$ Storage $ 12,358 $ Miller’s Run Steel Wool Chip Silo Mechanical Building $ 12,629 $ 1,200 $ - 390,975 $ 48,343,169 $ 2,891,100 $ Business Site Square Total Insured Date Built School Building Property Type Site Value Personal Improvements Footage Value Burke School (Elem. School) School Property Burke School (Middle School) School Insurable Burke School (Arts Bldg.) School $ 2,795,000 $ 201,600 $ 24,500 14,840 $ 3,038,155 1978 Burke School - (Gym/Cafeteria) School $ 300,918 $ 7,100 $ - 1,700 $ 308,018 1990 $ 272,191 $ 15,000 $ - 1,750 $ 287,191 1985 $ 776,974 $ 50,000 $ - 4,784 $ 826,974 1950 $ 4,145,083 $ 273,700 $ 24,500 23,074 $ 4,460,338 Concord School School $ 4,492,808 $ 103,000 $ 70,300 26,173 $ 4,666,108 1940 Concord School (Gym) Gym $ 2,291,991 $ 50,000 $ - 14,926 $ 2,341,991 1968 $ 6,784,799 $ 153,000 $ 41,099 $ 7,008,099 Lunenburg School 70,300 2010 Gilman Middle School Elementary School $ 1,755,374 $ 25,000 $ 10,000 $ 1,808,449 1953 Gilman Middle Sch. $ 2,375,844 $ 25,000 $ 28,075 11,548 $ 2,405,644 4,131,218 $ 50,000 $ 4,800 21,548 $ 4,214,093 $ 32,875 Lyndon Town School School $ 20,912,087 $ 1,400,000 $ 27,500 95,716 $ 22,380,750 1990 $ 20,912,087 $ 1,400,000 $ 27,500 95,716 $ 22,380,750 Sutton School School $ 4,438,791 $ 320,200 $ 119,000 23,548 $ 4,877,991 1833 $ 4,438,791 $ 320,200 $ 119,000 23,548 $ 4,877,991 Newark Street School School $ 1,842,666 $ 132,900 $ 108,300 9,784 $ 2,083,866 1982 $ 1,842,666 $ 132,900 $ 108,300 9,784 $ 2,083,866 Miller's Run School School $ 5,607,636 $ 404,500 $ 8,500 29,774 $ 6,058,734 1970 $ 5,607,636 $ 404,500 $ 8,500 29,774 $ 6,058,734 $ 47,862,280 $ 2,734,300 $ 390,975 44,543 $ 51,083,871

Finance Committee Cynthia Stuart (Chair), Jake Simpson, Holly Taylor The Finance Committee reviews the District’s monthly financial statements, evaluates the fi- nancial implications of projects and programs, and works from October to January with administra- tion on the annual budget to bring forth information to the KESD Board. The Kingdom East School District Board of School Directors has proposed a year-over-year budget decrease for the past two years resulting in an education tax rate decrease for all eight District towns. For the upcoming FY22 year, the Board proposes a budget of $35,568,494 --- a 3.75% increase from the FY21 budget. In addition to considering the cost to taxpayers, the Board strives to offer high-quality and equita- ble educational opportunities for students. The Board is at- tempting to achieve the strategic objectives in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. The FY22 budget and resulting town tax rates are af- fected by numerous factors outside of the Board's control, in- cluding rising insurance costs due to the statewide health in- surance contract, rising costs of high school tuition, an increase in the number of high school stu- dents, and the individual town's common level of appraisal. Kingdom East continues to leverage grant funding, when available, to support facility, technology, and program improvements. In 2020, we received over two million dollars in grants to install and upgrade working ventila- tion systems in our facilities and replace all of our computers.

Chart 3 2021-2022 Proposed Budget FY 22 Proposed FY 21 Budget Difference Percent Budget Change Total Budget $35,568,494 $34,281,306 $1,287,188 3.75% Equalized 1881.60 1,881.60 0.00 0% Pupils $15,933 $15,408 $525 3.41% $1.4154 $1.3758 0.0683 2.88% Education Spending Per Equalized Pupil Kingdom East Homestead Tax Rate (after incentive) Budget and Narrative K-12 Instruction-Instructional programs include all costs associated with teaching literacy, mathe- matical content and practices, scientific inquiry and content knowledge, global citizenship, physical and health education, artistic expression and transferable skills. All regular education costs for high school are included under the tuition line. Professional Services include district-wide 504 costs and Kingdom East Afterschool Program (KEAP). The general instruction includes teacher and regular education support staff salaries, insurances and other benefits. Classroom supplies, equipment and textbooks are also included. PreK Instruction-Pre-school (Early Childhood Program: ECP). The ECP program provides universal access for 10 hours a week for 35 weeks of the year for four and five year olds. Pre-school is divided into separate categories based on the funding streams as some families access preschool through part- nerships that are off site programs, while other sites are housed in our schools. K-12 Special Education-Special Education is funded with federal, state and local dollars. This includes costs associated with serving children with Individual Educa- tion Plans (IEPs) so that each school can provide appro- priate learning opportunities to all students who require additional assistance in order to succeed or be chal- lenged in the general education environment. This in- cludes special education teacher salaries, related ser- vices personnel, insurances and other benefits, class- room supplies, equipment and textbooks. Special edu- cation costs for high school are included under the tui- tion section. Special educators and support staff have goals that encompass our work to help learners attain high standards of growth and achievement. PreK Special Education-These are special education services provided to PreK children.

Co-Curricular Activities-We support co-curricular and extracurricular activities, both athletic and academ- ic, in all Kingdom East Schools. Costs include the purchase of uniforms, coaches (soccer, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, track and various clubs and performance groups), supplies and event officials (referees, judges) as well as costs related to special events, field trips and an athletic director. Attendance, Social Work, Health and Guidance Services -Attendance, Social Work, Health and Guidance Services include salary, benefits, equipment and supplies for nurses, guidance staff, counselors, home-to-school coordinators and Student Assistance Program counselors. These roles guide students' academic, behavioral and social growth and ad- dress the communication between home and school. This also includes social services related to economically, physi- cally, mentally or socially disadvantaged children and their families. Nursing services include health appraisal and counseling, communicable disease control, mental health and emergency and first aid care. Medical and nursing ser- vices are available in a confidential manner to students in each school. Education Media Services-The services of a certified library media specialist are made available in schools for students and staff. This section supports funding associated with materials, supplies, services and library media specialists and sufficient staff to implement a program that supports literacy, information and tech- nology standards. Technology services are included in this section. Psychological Services-This section of the budget includes all psychological services for Regular Educa- tion and Special Education students. We provide mental health care delivery with in-house licensed clinical mental health therapists and a clinical psychologist trained in evaluation and therapeutic approaches using cognitive, play and trauma focused strategies. The clinicians work within the schools as an integrated part of the community and provide services to children. This includes trainings, consultation, and support to school faculty and staff. Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Services-Speech language pathology includes services to evaluate and teach children with speech, language and cognitive com- munication needs. Audiology includes therapy and teaching for children with impaired hearing. Occupational and physical therapists (OT/PT) work with children who have sensory and fine motor needs. The OT/PT uses clinical and educational strategies to help children access their edu- cation. Board of Education-The budget includes costs associated with the work of the Kingdom East Board of School Directors. Legal services include all fees associated with attorney needs of the Board. This section also includes Board travel, conferences, training and food.

School Administration and Administrative Assistant Services-This includes school and district level educational leadership positions including nine school based administrators (Principals, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Students) and related support, as well as the Superintendent, Director of Innovation and Learn- ing, Director of Education Technology and related support at Central Office. This section of the budget also includes the necessary funds for the day-to-day leadership of each school and the entire school district. The Administrative Assistant and support staff services include school and district level office support positions including school based administrative support, clerical, scheduling, communication, organization- al work and all necessary funds for the day-to-day office support of operating schools. Special Education Administration-This includes district level special education leadership positions in- cluding a Director of Special Education and an out-of-District Services Coordinator and related support and costs for administering the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Special Education administra- tive assistant and support staff line of the budget includes school and district level office support positions, including administrative support, clerical, scheduling, communication and organizational work and all nec- essary funds for the day-to-day office support of operating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Kingdom East. Treasurer-The treasurer provides professional services. This line item includes the cost for one Audit of our entire school district and a single audit (required because we receive and spend more than $750,000 in Federal Funds). Fiscal Services include district level fiscal services for all expenditures incurred by the Treasurer and interest charges on borrowing to manage periods of negative cash flow. Business Office-This includes district level financial management and leadership, including the Director of Finance, Human Resource Manager, support staff sala- ries, insurances and other benefits, supplies, equipment and professional development for Kingdom East. These monies allow for all accounts payable, payroll, human resources and all other financial matters. Facilities-This budget supports each school building maintaining a safe, flexible and positive learning envi- ronment. Insurance covers all buildings and liability through the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust Multi Line Program. Included are funds so schools are in full compliance with state and federal fire, health, and safety, chemical and architectural standards. The line items include salaries and benefits for the facilities man- ager, maintenance and custodial staff, equipment, fuel and necessities to keep schools operational.

Chart 4 Capital Funds Summary shows the dollar value of each of the Capitol Reserve Funds for the School in Kingdom East. The first seven funds were created from previous funds developed by the origi- nal town school districts prior to merging into the Kingdom East School District. The last fund was de- veloped by voters in the Kingdom East School District Chart 4 Capital Funds Summary Reserve Balances as of 1/01/21 Facility Performing Food Service Reserve Arts Reserve Reserve $ 9,005 Burke $ 517,525 Concord $ 81,775 Lunenburg $ 76,104 $ 4,562 $ 1,622,433 162,185 $ 13,769 Lyndon $ Miller's Run (Sheffield /Wheelock) Newark $ 11,506 $ 15,091 Sutton $ 4,758 Kingdom East School District $ 1,848,425 Transportation Services-This includes all transportation, general contractual increases, and co-curricular transportation. Food Services-Food Service is a Fund separate from the Kingdom East Budget. The Board anticipates all food service in FY22 will be contracted. Debt Service-The Miller’s Run School had debt re- maining from previous facility expansions. There is no debt remaining. Fund Transfer-This section of the budget references transfers of dollar amounts within the budget, for the local share of the Early Childhood Program (required 10 hours per week for 35 weeks) and the Kingdom East Afterschool Program (KEAP).

Chart 5 Student Enrollment 10/1/2020 PreK Burke Concord Lunenburg Lyndon Miller’s Newark Sutton Totals* K 12 0 2 22 Run n/a n/a 45 1 15 11 14 48 9 5 10 112 2 13 2 15 43 9 6 10 99 3 12 4 12 53 10 6 9 105 4 20 11 12 51 9 9 7 120 5 19 12 12 53 10 7 6 127 6 18 8 12 46 18 5 5 99 7 23 7 23 45 5 10 5 124 8 23 12 13 51 11 5 12 125 29 11 11 51 9 4 11 131 9 14 10 23 8 19 56 12 11 145 11 19 18 15 63 16 6 11 148 12 35 14 11 60 16 3 16 150 23 14 9 42 11 3 15 123 Totals 17 284 128 1653 132 180 684 164 81 PreK- 184 78 126 463 104 57 75 1087 Grade 8 53 566 Totals * Includes KESD K-8 Virtual Academy Students Grade 100 54 54 221 60 24 9-12 Totals

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget - Revenue Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 1301 Pre-K Tuition - Students $ 9,000 $ 10,068 $ 9,000 -$ - 1302 Pre-K Tuition - VT LEAs (public) $ -$ 1311 Reg. Elem. Tuition - Students 470,042 $ 455,335 1312 Reg. Elem. Tuition - VT LEAs (public) $ 448,000 $ 420,000 $ -$ - 1321 Reg. Sec. Tuition - Students $ -$ - 1322 Reg. Sec. Tuition - VT LEAs (public) $ -$ 83,433 $ - -$ - $ -$ -$ - - 1362 SPED Tuition - VT LEAs (public) $ -$ 289,986 $ - 1510 Investment Earnings - Interest 835 $ - 1921 Other Revenues - Rentals $ 150,000 $ -$ -$ - 1922 Other Revenues - Contributions 122 $ - 1980 Refund of Prior Years Expenditure $ -$ 1990 Miscellaneous Other Local Revenue $ -$ 53,705 $ 29,862,584 1996 Litigation Settlement 566 $ 428,520 3110 Education Spending Grant $ -$ 378,669 3145 Small Schools Grant $ -$ 29,861,547 $ 670,626 3150 State Aid for Transportation $ -$ 428,520 $ 3201 SPED - Mainstream Block Grant 368,670 $ 3,195,265 3202 SPED Reimbursements - Intensive $ 29,979,283 $ 28,991,001 $ 670,626 $ - 3203 SPED Reimbursements - Extraordinary $ 428,520 $ 428,520 $ - $ 368,669 $ 378,669 $ 3,222,096 $ - $ 716,384 $ 711,477 $ 304,394 $ - $ 3,071,869 $ 3,195,265 $ 141,054 $ - 28,931 $ $ -$ -$ - 26,598 $ 3204 SPED - Essential Early Education $ 155,769 $ 147,374 $ - 48,999 $ - 3205 State Placed Students - SPED LEA Reimb $ -$ 2,614 $ - 3209 SPED - State Placed Student Other Reimb $ -$ 55,963 $ 3231 SPED - Excess Cost Revenue $ -$ 3370 High School Completion $ -$ 3460 State Placed Students - Regular Tuition (In $ -$ state) $ -$ 4500 Indirect Rate 5300 Fund Transfer (KESD Educational Facilities $ 250,000 $ -$ Reserve Fund) Total $ 35,568,494 $ 34,281,306 $ 36,068,768 $ 34,999,999

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $ % 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Instructional Programs K-12 Direct Instruction 1 K-8 Teacher Salaries $ 5,937,987 $ 6,122,824 $ 5,888,641 $ 5,966,162 $ (184,837) -3.02% 2 Reg. Ed. IA / IIA Salaries $ 6,262 $ 136,889 $ 160,059 $ 147,258 $ (130,628) -95.43% 3 Substitutes $ 191,730 $ 222,730 $ 130,941 $ 227,730 $ (31,000) -13.92% 4 Health & Dental Insurance / Cash in Lieu $ 1,270,231 $ 1,182,226 $ 1,019,422 $ 7.44% 1,244,442 $ 88,005 FICA, WC, Mun Retirement, LTD, Life -1.20% $ 551,413 $ 558,125 $ 541,428 $ 631,760 $ (6,712) 3.18% 5 Ins., Unemployment 20.31% 6 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. $ 246,376 $ 238,775 $ 131,297 $ 253,020 $ 7,601 0.00% 7 Mandatory VT Teacher Ret. Fees 11.34% 8 Professional Services $ 75,241 $ 62,541 $ 63,184 $ 54,282 $ 12,700 9 High School Tuition -100.00% 10 Elementary Tuition $ 81,505 $ 81,505 $ 55,925 $ 370,091 $ - -31.96% 11 Vocational -12.98% 12 Professional Development $ 9,050,132 $ 8,128,624 $ 9,435,018 $ 8,803,123 $ 921,508 -6.12% 13 Travel 3.71% 14 Supplies $ 66,250 $ - $ 78,173 $ - $ 66,250 15 Books / Periodicals 20.91% 16 Equipment $ - $ 750 $ - $ (750) 3.86% 17 Dues & Fees $ 148,485 $ 218,232 $ 208,718 $ 248,951 $ (69,747) K-12 Instruction Sub-Total $ 5,900 $ 6,780 $ 1,579 $ 11,046 $ (880) $ 164,288 $ 175,000 $ 227,178 $ 172,020 $ (10,712) $ 51,693 $ 49,843 $ 41,494 $ 125,000 $ 1,850 $ -$ -$ -$ 9,200 $ - $ 8,923 $ 7,380 $ 1,280 $ 6,859 $ 1,543 $ 17,856,414 $ 17,192,224 $ 17,984,336 $ 18,270,944 $ 664,190 Pre-K Instruction 1 Teacher Salaries $ 160,200 $ 192,100 $ 173,422 $ 217,718 $ (31,900) -16.61% 72,072 $ 119,490 $ 108,642 $ 54,595 $ (47,418) -39.68% 2 Reg Ed. IA / IIA Salaries $ -$ -100.00% 46,058 $ 500 $ 2,807 $ -$ (500) 118.46% 3 Regular Education Substitutes $ 21,083 $ 30,306 $ -$ 24,975 25,435 $ 4 Health & Dental Insurance / Cash in Lieu $ 32,696 $ 29,374 $ 8,801 $ FICA, WC, Mun Retirement, LTD, Life 5,360 $ 5,350 $ 3,962 $ 5 Ins., Unemployment $ 5,976 $ 5,232 $ - $ (7,261) -22.21% -$ 6 Flexible Spending / Health Reimburse- $ 550 $ -$ 125 $ -$ 3,451 64.50% 7 Mandatory VT Teacher Retirement Fees $ 5,150 $ -$ 150 $ -$ (616) -10.31% 8 Professional Services $ 2,315 $ 7,591 $ 4,923 $ -$ - 9 Travel $ 2,600 $ 20 $ -$ 550 -32.16% 10 Supplies $ -$ -$ 6,275 $ -10.96% 11 Books / Periodicals $ 486 $ 386 $ -$ 2,300 $ (2,441) 12 Equipment $ -$ 800 $ (285) 25.91% 13 Dues & Fees $ 326,428 $ 387,772 $ 50 $ - 358,963 $ 100 Pre-K Instruction Sub-Total $ 281,738 $ (61,344) -15.82%

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Proposed Approved Actual Approved $ % Description 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Special Education K-12 Special Education SPED Teacher Salaries $ 1,033,875 $ 911,284 $ 936,028 $ 708,800 $ 122,591 13.45% SPED IA / IIA / LNA / BS Salaries $ 1,236,289 $ $ 1,197,602 $ 372,620 43.14% SPED Substitutes $ 45,000 $ 863,669 $ 1,137,948 $ 50,000 $- 0.00% Health & Dental Ins. / Cash In Lieu $ 536,510 $ $ 459,483 $ (47,022) -8.06% FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life 45,000 $ 5,996 Insurance, Unemployment $ 288,501 $ 36.98% 583,532 $ 351,534 210,623 $ 247,709 $ 259,764 $ 77,878 Flexible Spending / Health Reimbursement $ 117,415 $ 107,100 $ 67,470 $ 109,232 $ 10,315 9.63% 29.73% Mandatory VT Teacher Ret. Fees $ 12,060 $ 9,296 $ 10,260 $ 13,080 $ 2,764 33.33% Communications $ 2,000 $ 1,500 $ 2,050 $ 2,100 $ 500 4.43% 0.00% SPED Advertising $ -$ - $ 2,086 $ -$ - -22.31% SPED Professional Services $ 893,868 $ 855,975 $ 1,080,102 $ 1,477,204 $ 37,893 -25.56% -50.00% SPED Travel $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 11,102 $ 5,000 $ - 0.00% 0.00% SPED Online Software $ 33,500 $ - $ - $ 33,500 10.27% SPED Elementary Tuition $ 304,785 $ - $ 939,711 $ - $ 304,785 SPED High School Tuition $ 1,228,492 $ 1,581,360 $ 822,007 $ 1,299,671 $ (352,868) SPED (High School) Excess Costs $ 26,800 $ 36,000 $ 36,000 $ 12,000 $ (9,200) SPED Supplies $ 15,000 $ 30,000 $ 18,476 $ 41,000 $ (15,000) SPED Books / Periodicals $ 2,300 $ 2,300 $ 162 $ 2,300 $ - SPED Dues & Fees $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 230 $ 1,200 $ - K-12 Special Education Sub-Total $ 5,782,595 $ 5,243,839 $ 5,668,870 $ 5,638,436 $ 538,756 Pre-K Special Education SPED Teacher Salaries $ 36,900 $ 20,880 $ 18,060 $ 46,800 $ 16,020 76.72% SPED IA / IIA Salaries $ - $ -$ - $ 0.00% SPED Substitutes $ $ - $ -$ - 421.73% 6,000 6,000 $ 6,000 $ - 2,840 $ Health & Dental Insurance / Cash in Lieu $ 14,817 $ 2,708 $ - $ 11,977 FICA, WC, Municipal Retirement, LTD, $ 1,845 $ 1,929 $ Life Insurance, Unemployment 3,359 $ - $ 1,514 82.07% 411.63% Flexible Spending / Health Reimbursement $ 3,387 $ 662 $ - $ - $ 2,725 - $ -$ 144,917 $ 100.03% SPED Professional Services $ - $ -$ $ -$ - - $ -$ 1,220 $ SPED Travel $ - $ -$ 408 $ -$ - $ - $ SPED Supplies $ 64,463 32,227 $ -$ - 169,241 SPED Books / Periodicals $ -$ - Pre-K Special Education Sub-Total $ 52,800 $ 32,236

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Co-Curricular Activities Co-Curricular Activities - Athletics 1 Salaries (Athletic Dir & Coaches) $ 125,403 $ 121,982 $ 97,048 $ 17,550 $ 3,421 2.80% 8,080 $ 7,392 $ 6,852 $ -$ 688 9.31% 2 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ 11,058 $ FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, $ $ 8,866 2,420 $ -$ 9.83% 3 Life Insurance, Unemployment 9,738 $ 1,500 $ 4,477 $ -$ 872 35.13% 2,027 $ 10,700 $ -$ -$ 527 -29.91% 4 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. $ 7,500 $ 3,000 $ 6,568 $ 2,600 $ (3,200) 0.00% 3,000 $ 12,600 $ 2,107 $ 2,700 $ -7.65% 5 Prof. Services (including Officials) $ 11,636 $ 5,900 $ -$ - -27.12% 4,300 $ (964) 6 Professional Development $ (1,600) 7 Supplies $ 8 Dues & Fees $ Co-Curricular Activities - Ath- $ 171,684 $ 171,940 $ 130,530 $ 22,850 $ (256) -0.15% letics Sub-Total Co-Curricular Activities - Not Athletics 1 Professional Services $ 91,545 $ 90,000 $ 46,502 $ 103,483 $ 1,545 1.72% 2 Supplies $ 4,900 $ 4,900 $ 2,389 $ 3,000 $ - 0.00% Co-Curricular - Not Athletics Sub- Total $ 96,445 $ 94,900 $ 48,890 $ 106,483 $ 1,545 1.63% Attendance, Social Work, Health & Guidance Services 1 Salaries $ 872,297 $ 822,541 $ 753,166 $ 735,835 $ 49,756 6.05% 2 Substitutes $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 40,439 $ 2,556 $ - 0.00% 3 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ $ 8.83% 215,619 $ 198,122 159,421 $ 148,247 $ 17,497 FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, $ 4 Life Ins., Unemployment 83,110 $ 80,028 $ 70,613 $ 70,373 $ 3,082 3.85% $ Flexible Spending / Health Reim- $ 44,132 $ 38,430 $ 22,216 $ 30,612 $ 5,702 14.84% 5 bursement $ 8,040 $ 7,968 $ 7,848 $ 6,278 $ 72 0.90% 6 Mandatory VT Teacher Ret. Fees $ $ 1,600 $ 2,850 $ -75.00% 7 Professional Services $ 400 $ 2,475 $ 13,160 $ 1,830 $ (1,200) -8.08% 8 Travel $ 2,275 $ 18,930 $ 2,461 $ 13,250 $ (200) -17.70% 9 Supplies $ 15,580 $ 2,725 $ 3,075 $ -30.28% 10 Books / Periodicals $ 1,900 $ $ 14,500 $ 2,225 $ (3,350) 11 Equipment $ - $ 3,020 $ 1,565 $ (825) -32.67% 12 Dues & Fees - 1,815 -$ - 1,222 280 $ (593) Attendance, Social Work, Health & Guidance Services Sub-Total $ 1,246,074 $ 1,176,134 $ 1,087,125 $ 1,018,696 $ 69,940 5.95%

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Educational Media Services 1 Salaries $ 475,876 $ 614,962 $ 394,643 $ 404,679 $ (139,086) -22.62% 2 Substitutes $ -$ 1,500 $ 310 $ 1,920 $ (1,500) - $ 55,315 $ 22,526 40.95% 3 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ 77,536 $ 55,010 $ 56,448 FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life $ 44,852 $ 35,936 $ 32,530 $ 36,384 $ 8,916 24.81% 4 Ins., Unemp. Flexible Spending / Health Reimburse- $ 11,309 $ 3,161 28.67% 5 ment $ 14,186 $ 11,025 $ 1,071 6 Mandatory VT Teacher Ret. Fees $ 5,360 $ 5,312 $ 5,232 $ 4,316 $ 48 0.90% 7 Professional Services $ 200,000 $ 236,960 $ 191,321 $ 227,794 $ (36,960) -15.60% 8 Communications - Internet $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 61,050 $ -$ - 0.00% 9 Employee Training $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ - $ 4,500 $ - 0.00% 10 Repairs & Maintenance $ 24,100 $ 24,100 $ - $ 26,800 $ - 0.00% 11 Travel $ 2,500 $ - $ 1,077 $ - $ 2,500 12 Supplies $ 48,725 $ 48,725 $ 193,076 $ 62,200 $ - 0.00% 13 Hardware / Software $ 126,210 $ 125,278 $ 103,984 $ 287,620 $ 932 0.74% 14 Books / Periodicals $ 26,245 $ 26,245 $ 10,682 $ 26,245 $ - 0.00% 15 Equipment $ - $ - $ 11,593 $ 2,000 $ - 16 Dues & Fees $ 6,800 $ 6,800 $ 727 $ 6,550 $ - 0.00% Educational Media Services $ 1,096,890 $1,236,353 $1,063,744 $ 1,157,632 $(139,463) -11.28% Sub-Total Psychological Services Reg. Ed. Psychological Services 1 Salaries $ 72,940 $ 66,752 $ 70,288 $ 27,141 $ 6,188 9.27% 29,227 $ 16,085 $ 14,365 $ 12,016 $ 13,142 81.70% 2 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ 10,546 $ 8,618 $ FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life 5,630 $ 3 Ins., Unemp. $ 6,774 $ 3,150 $ 2,513 $ 1,928 22.37% 32,100 $ 33,650 $ Flexible Spending / Health Reimburse- $ 4,600 $ 3,359 $ 3,624 115.05% 4 ment -$ -$ - $ 31,650 $ (1,550) -4.61% 100 $ 100 $ - $ 5 Professional Services $ 800 $ 800 $ $ 600 $ - #DIV/0! 173 $ 200 $ - 0.00% 6 Employee Training $ - 1,225 $ - 0.00% 7 Travel $ 8 Supplies $ Regular Ed - Psychological Services $ 152,486 $ 129,155 $ 95,057 $ 78,704 $ 23,331 18.06% Sub-Total

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Reg. Ed. - SLP / Audiology Services 1 Salaries $ 44,873 $ 40,070 $ 16,645 $ - $ 4,803 11.99% 16,317 $ 7,392 $ 1,501 $ - $ 8,925 120.74% 2 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, $ 6,512 $ 4,887 $ 1,899 $ - $ 1,625 33.26% 3 Life Ins., Unemp. Flexible Spending / Health Reimburse- 3,387 $ $ 270 $ - 4 ment $ 6,200 $ - $ 11,700 $ 5 Professional Services $ 500 $ 1,560 $ 11,700 $ (5,500) -47.01% 500 6 Supplies $ - $ 1,000 $ - 0.00% Regular Ed - SLP / Audiology Ser- 20.51% vices Sub-Total $ 77,789 $ 64,549 $ 21,875 $ 12,700 $ 13,240 Special Education - SLP / Audiology Services 1 Salaries $ 36,203 $ 34,258 $ 64,176 $ 45,592 $ 1,945 5.68% 2 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ 14,817 $ 7,392 $ 11,364 $ 6,995 $ 7,425 100.45% FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, $ 5,156 $ 4,586 $ 7,523 $ 5,614 $ 570 12.43% 3 Life Ins., Unemp. $ 3,387 $- $- $ 1,575 $ 3,387 0.00% Flexible Spending / Health Reimburse- $ 416,295 $ 381,500 $ 320,826 $ 365,000 $ 34,795 9.12% 4 ment $ $ 3,500 $ 750 $ 3,500 $ - 0.00% 5 Professional Services $ 3,500 $ 1,200 $ 695 $ 1,200 $ - 0.00% 6 Travel $ 1,200 $ 100 $- $ 100 $ (100) -100.00% 7 Supplies 8 Books / Periodicals - Special Ed. - SLP / Audiology Ser- $ 480,558 $432,536 $405,334 $429,576 $ 48,022 11.10% vices Sub-Total Reg. Ed. - Occupational / Physical Therapy Services 1 Professional Services $ 8,300 $ 8,800 $ 6,079 $ 6,000 $ (500) -5.68% Regular Ed - OT / PT Services Sub- Total $ 8,300 $ 8,800 $ 6,079 $ 6,000 $ (500) -5.68% Special Ed. - Occupational / Physical Therapy Services 1 Professional Services $ 247,000 $ 258,600 $ 206,502 $ 170,000 $ (11,600) -4.49% Special Ed - OT / PT Services Sub- $ 247,000 $258,600 $206,502 $170,000 $ (11,600) -4.49% Total

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Board of Education 1 KESD Board Member Stipends $ 20,000 $ 18,301 $ 20,067 $ 17,000 $ 1,699 9.28% 2 KESD Board Member Travel 3 Supplies $ 6,000 $ 8,500 $ 3,927 $ 8,500 $ (2,500) -29.41% 4 Food Supplies 5 Training $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 760 $ 2,000 $ - 0.00% 6 Advertising / Printing 7 Legal Services $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 740 $ 1,400 $ - 0.00% 8 Dues & Fees $ 500 $ -$ - $ 5,000 $ 500 $ 20,000 $ 5,000 $ 26,856 $ - $ 15,000 300.00% $ 12,000 $ 20,000 $ 4,389 $ 40,000 $ (8,000) -40.00% $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 9,039 $ 15,000 $ - 0.00% Board of Education Sub-Total $ 74,900 $ 68,201 $ 65,778 $ 88,900 $ 6,699 9.82% School Administration & Administrative Assistant Services Regular Ed. School Administration & Administrative Assistant Services 1 Administrative Salaries $ 1,050,759 $ 1,034,675 $ 1,017,774 $ 1,012,975 $ 16,084 1.55% 2 Admin. Assistant/Support Staff Salaries 3 Substitutes $ 432,768 $ 431,941 $ 475,090 $ 427,767 $ 827 0.19% 4 Health & Dental Ins. / Cash in Lieu $ 2,350 $ 1,529 $ 1,350 $ (2,350) -100.00% FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life 5 Ins., Unemp. $ 309,984 $ 268,693 $ 247,541 $ 282,374 $ 41,291 15.37% 6 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. 7 Mandatory VT Teacher Retirement Fees $ 157,423 $ 148,430 $ 151,302 $ 147,436 $ 8,993 6.06% 8 Professional Services $ 60,868 $ 50,400 $ 54,442 $ 61,410 $ 10,468 20.77% 9 Prof. Development (Courses/Workshops) $ 3,819 $ 2,523 $ 2,420 $ 5,101 $ 1,296 51.37% 10 Lease / Rental $ - $ -$ 4,609 $ -$ - 11 Communications $ 32,190 $ 39,950 $ 15,654 $ 39,578 $ (7,760) -19.42% 12 Supplies $ - $ 19,685 $ -$ 9,190 $ (19,685) -100.00% 13 Food Supplies $ 33,227 $ 34,999 $ 70,253 $ 35,300 $ (1,772) -5.06% 14 Books / Periodicals $ 26,560 $ 41,300 $ 34,605 $ 38,400 $ (14,740) -35.69% 15 Travel $ 11,200 $ 14,200 $ 12,930 $ 14,200 $ (3,000) -21.13% 16 Tech Related Hardware (Equipment) $ 3,650 $ 3,850 $ -$ 1,500 $ (200) -5.19% 17 Dues & Fees $ 19,765 $ 25,483 $ 16,726 $ 22,300 $ (5,718) -22.44% $ 1,650 $ 3,150 $ 4,001 $ 5,750 $ (1,500) -47.62% $ 7,350 $ 13,175 $ 12,379 $ 12,250 $ (5,825) -44.21% Reg. Ed. School Administration & Adm. Ass't. Services Sub-Total $ 2,151,213 $2,134,804 $ 2,121,255 $ 2,116,881 $ 16,409 0.77%

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Proposed Approved Actual Approved $ % Description 2021-20212 2020-20201 2019-2020 2019-20120 Change Change Special Ed. School Administration & Administrative Assistant Services 1 Administrative Salaries $ 184,023 $ 189,130 $ 109,726 $ 183,979 $ (5,107) -2.70% 78,317 $ 61,640 $ 10,063 13.82% 2 Admin. Assistant/Support Staff Salaries $ 82,873 $ 72,810 $ 24,377 $ 39,427 $ 28,380 92.46% 3 Health & Dental Ins./Cash in Lieu $ 59,075 $ 30,695 $ 20,050 $ 39.30% 6,553 $ 129.16% FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life $ 24,475 $ 50.00% 4 Ins., Unemp. 28,111 $ 20,180 $ 617 $ 8,969 $ 7,931 $ 9,000 $ 6,103 -25.00% 5 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. $ 10,828 $ 4,725 $ 1,000 730 $ -$ -52.97% 6 Legal $ 3,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,771 $ 1,800 $ - -31.75% 6,500 $ 3,000 -20.00% 7 Professional Services $ -$ - $ 1,200 $ (1,500) 13.36% 1,341 $ 2,000 $ 8 Prof. Development (Courses/Workshops) $ 3,000 $ -$ 1,732 $ 5,000 $ 100 1,514 $ 2,000 $ (2,365) 9 Supplies $ 4,500 $ 6,000 $ (2,000) 247,728 $ 10 Food Supplies $ 100 $ - (400) 11 Communications $ 2,100 $ 4,465 $ 12 Travel $ 4,300 $ 6,300 $ 13 Dues & Fees $ 1,600 $ 2,000 $ 345,990 $ 45,205 Special Ed. School Administration & $ 383,510 $ 338,305 $ Adm. Ass't. Services Sub-Total Fiscal Services Treasurer 1 Treasurer $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,669 $ 6,000 $ - 0.00% 2 Audit - 0.00% 3 Travel $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 55,200 $ 40,000 $ - 0.00% 4 Supplies - 0.00% 5 Interest Charges $ 750 $ 750 $ -$ 750 $ - $ 200 $ 200 $ -$ 200 $ $ - $ - $ 106,080 $ - $ Treasurer Services Sub-Total $ 46,950 $ 46,950 $ 167,949 $ 46,950 $ - 0.00% Business Office 1 Administrative Salaries $ 176,650 $ 250,433 $ 114,857 $ 105,174 $ (73,783) -29.46% 2 Support Staff Salaries $ 276,544 $ 261,250 $ 351,117 $ 273,794 $ 15,294 5.85% 3 Health & Dental Ins./Cash in Lieu $ 123,921 $ 41.38% 87,650 $ 60,737 $ 66,979 $ 36,271 FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, Life $ 4 Ins., Unemp. $ 67,117 $ 53,305 $ 56,520 $ 54,144 $ 13,812 25.91% 5 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. $ 22,376 $ 17,325 $ 10,299 $ 16,259 $ 5,051 29.15% 6 Professional Development $ 7,500 $ $ $ $ - 0.00% 7 Repairs & Maintenance $ 7,500 $ 1,681 $ 7,500 $ - 8 Lease / Rental $ -$ - $ - $ - $ - -55.56% 9 Travel $ -$ - $ - $ - $ 14.29% 10 Supplies $ 2,000 $ $ $ $ (2,500) 0.00% 11 Communication $ 10,000 $ 4,500 $ 268 $ 4,500 $ 1,250 0.00% 12 Equipment - Hardware & Software $ 3,600 $ 8,750 $ 26,222 $ 8,250 $ - 0.00% 13 Dues & Fees 38,000 $ 3,600 $ $ 3,000 $ - 2,500 $ 38,000 1,009 38,000 - 2,500 10,890 2,500 619 Business Office Sub-Total $ 730,209 $ 734,813 $ 634,218 $ 580,100 $ (4,604) -0.63%

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Facilities 1 Salaries $ 725,882 $ 636,480 $ 710,139 $ 648,063 $ 89,402 14.05% 2 Substitutes $ -$ -$ 3,344 $ 3,500 $ - 3 Health & Dental Ins./Cash in Lieu $ 143,963 $ 87,452 $ 80,607 $ 110,187 $ 56,511 64.62% FICA, WC, Mun. Retirement, LTD, $ 104,012 $ 106,418 $ 114,174 $ 117,328 $ (2,406) -2.26% 4 Life Ins., Unemp. 5 Flexible Spending / Health Reimb. $ 31,979 $ 15,750 $ 12,767 $ 24,178 $ 16,229 103.04% 6 Professional Development $ 3,700 $ 300 $ 630 $ 4,800 $ 3,400 1133.33% 7 Professional Services $ 28,700 $ 74,825 $ 56,741 $ 67,225 $ (46,125) -61.64% 8 Property & Liability Insurance $ 160,000 $ 155,267 $ 189,523 $ 248,939 $ 4,733 3.05% 9 Utility Services (Water & Sewer) $ 47,000 $ 44,700 $ 37,928 $ 44,700 $ 2,300 5.15% 10 Repairs & Maintenance $ 226,000 $ 225,890 $ 185,449 $ 540,441 $ 110 0.05% 11 Repairs & Maintenance Contracts $ 26,800 $ 5,300 $ 32,936 $ 5,300 $ 21,500 405.66% 12 Lease / Rental $ 41,835 $ 45,700 $ 94,273 $ 12,700 $ (3,865) -8.46% 13 Travel $ 5,700 $ 4,550 $ 4,012 $ 4,550 $ 1,150 25.27% 14 Supplies $ 137,000 $ 119,988 $ 137,327 $ 104,000 $ 17,012 14.18% 15 Electricity $ 196,200 $ 232,200 $ 182,861 $ 227,200 $ (36,000) -15.50% Heating Fuel / Wood Chips / Pellets / 16 Propane $ 216,450 $ 224,950 $ 259,705 $ 219,950 $ (8,500) -3.78% 17 Gasoline $ 3,800 $ 3,300 $ 665 $ 3,300 $ 500 15.15% 18 Equipment $ -$ 13,500 $ 13,663 $ 21,000 $ (13,500) -100.00% 19 Grounds $ 107,600 $ 101,800 $ 99,758 $ 83,050 $ 5,800 5.70% 20 Dues & Fees $ 850 $ 400 $ 738 $ 100 $ 450 112.50% 21 Moving Costs $ -$ -$ - $- 22 Reserve Account $ -$ -$ - $- Facilities Sub-Total $ 2,207,471 $ 2,098,770 $2,217,240 $ 2,490,511 $ 108,701 5.18% Transportation Services 1 Transportation Services - Regular Ed. $ 1,000,163 $ 1,035,854 $ 1,017,162 $ 1,071,920 $ (35,691) -3.45% Transportation - Regular Ed (Field $ 86,307 $ 50,000 $ 30,785 $ 96,097 $ 36,307 72.61% 2 Trips, Extra Curricular) $ 177,584 $ 174,000 $ 195,595 $ 136,000 $ 3,584 2.06% 3 Transportation Services - SPED $ 15,000 $ $ - $ 35,000 $ (15,547) -50.90% 4 Transportation - Athletics 30,547 Transportation Services Sub-Total $ 1,279,054 $ 1,290,401 $1,243,543 $ 1,339,017 $ (11,347) -0.88% Food Service 1 Salaries & Benefits $ - $ 127,275 $ 186,608 $ - 2 Contracted Service $ 185,000 $ 182,343 $ 723,434 $ 167,343 $ 2,657 1.46% Food Service Sub-Total $ 185,000 $ 182,343 $ 850,709 $ 353,951 $ 2,657 1.46%

Kingdom East Proposed 2021-2022 Budget Description Proposed Approved Actual Approved $% 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2019-2020 Change Change Debt Service 1 Interest $ -$ - $ 2,708 $ -$ - 2 Principle $ -$ - $ 100,000 $ 102,800 $ - Debt Service Sub-Total $ - $ - $ 102,708 $ 102,800 $ - 1 Early Childhood Program Fund Transfers - $ - 0.00% 2 After School Program (KEAP) - $ (150,000) -52.22% $ 436,280 $ 436,280 $ 436,280 $ $ 137,254 $ 287,254 $ 280,000 $ Fund Transfers Sub-Total $ 573,534 $ 723,534 $ 716,280 $ - $ (150,000) -20.73% 1 Prior Year Expenses Prior Year Expenses -$ - Prior Year Expenses Sub-Total -$ - $ -$ - $ 16,113 $ $ -$ - $ 16,113 $ FY22 KESD Proposed Budget Total $ 35,568,494 $ 34,281,304 $ 35,796,272 $ 34,999,997 $ 1,287,190 3.75%

Chart 6 2021-2022 Proposed Budget Breakdown SPED Instruction Administration & (Pre-K - 8) Business Office $3,697,898 10% $3,281,617 9% Other SPED Instruction $6,217,677 (Grades 9 - 12) 18% $2,149,160 6% Facilities $2,187,786 6% Reg. Ed. Instruction Reg. Ed. Instruction (Pre-K - 8) (Grades 9 - 12) $8,984,225 $9,050,132 25% 26%

Chart 7 2021-2022 Proposed Budget - Breakdown of \"Other\" Expense PK-8 Staff Transfer to Board / Treasurer / Prof. Food Service Legal Develop. $185,000 $124,850 $148,485 PK-8 PK-8 Attendance & Athletics & Co- Social Work Curricular $268,129 $145,030 Homeless Costs PK-8 $26,897 Guidance $551,897 Fund Transfers $573,534 PK-8 Health $549,148 PK-12 Psychological $482,013 PK-8 Transportation Library / Media Reg. Ed. & SPED Services $1,252,157 $366,099 PK-8 PK-12 Instruction SLP / OT / PT Related Technology $730,791 $813,647

Chart 8 2003-2021 Spending Per Equalized Pupil Town 2003 2009 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Burke $ 6,731 $ 11,239 $ 15,573 $ 16,279 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Concord $ 8,464 $ 10,981 $ 16,429 $ 17,047 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Lunenburg $ 6,955 $ 9,512 $ 13,652 $ 14,117 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Lyndon $ 6,895 $ 10,820 $ 13,334 $ 15,336 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Miller's Run $ 7,138 $ 10,601 $ 16,303 $ 16,303 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Newark $ 6,300 $ 9,623 $ 15,725 $ 16,527 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Sutton $ 7,044 $ 11,061 $ 14,136 $ 17,737 $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 Kingdom East $ 15,859 $ 15,240 $ 15,933 State Avg $ 7,395 $ 11,065 $ 14,651 $ 15,368 $ 15,521 Chart 9 Enrollment Trends *Numbers include KESD K-8 Virtual Academy and PreK Partnerships Town Grade FY01 FY11 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 Burke Level n/a 9 25 26 28 12 EEE PreK 177 181 190 190 196 171 98 66 86 113 108 99 K-8 9-12 Concord EEE PreK 18 17 12 13 15 13 K-8 146 158 117 106 100 80 9-12 90 68 71 79 62 54 Lunenburg EEE PreK 5 4 19 20 19 14 K-8 179 165 129 123 126 124 9-12 78 67 45 51 39 54 Lyndon EEE PreK n/a 34 89 73 72 77 K-8 626 469 467 469 464 441 9-12 343 247 198 243 230 222 Miller's Run EEE PreK n/a 24 18 23 19 14 K-8 157 139 103 104 98 94 9-12 77 74 65 52 62 60 Newark EEE PreK n/a 2 5 6 52 K-8 61 44 60 58 65 57 9-12 26 21 16 21 21 24 Sutton EEE PreK n/a 9 16 24 16 12 92 85 75 K-8 129 107 95 59 45 53 9-12 68 49 48

Chart 10 ESTIMATED TAX RATES 2021-2022 ESTIMATED Tax Rates for 2021-2022 2020-2021 2021-2022 Variance w/ Variance to 2020-2021 Tax Rates APPROVED ESTIMATED Total Budget $ 34,281,306 $ 35,568,494 $ 1,287,188 Local Revenues $ 5,290,305 $ 5,589,211 $ 298,906 Education Spending Equalized Pupils (as of Jan. 12, 2021) $ 28,991,001 $ 29,979,283 $ 988,282 Education Spending Per Equalized Pupil Excess Spending Threshold 1881.60 1881.60 Excess Spending Per Equalized Pupil Over Threshold $ 15,408 $ 15,933 $ 525 Property Dollar Equivalent Yield Homestead Tax Rate $ 18,756 $ 18,789 $ 33 Merger Tax Rate Incentive KESD Homestead Tax Rate (after incentive) - -$ - $ 10,883 $ 11,100 $ 217 $ 1.4158 $ 1.4354 $ 0.0196 $ 0.0400 $ 0.0200 $ (0.0200) $ 1.3758 $ 1.4154 $ 0.0396 Definitions Common Level of Appraisal (CLA)-The Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) for every Vermont town is the ratio of assessed Grand List value to sale price for all the arms-length sales in the town over the prior three-year period. If assessed Grand List values are generally less than sale prices for the recent sales, the town will end up with a CLA less than one hundred percent. If Grand List values are generally more than sale prices for the recent sales, the town will end up with a CLA of more than one hundred percent. Education Spending per Equalized Pupils-The Education Spending per Equalized Pupil is the total budgeted expenditures less all revenue (excluding revenue raised by property taxes) divided by the equalized pupils. Property Dollar Equivalent Yield-The Property Dollar Equivalent Yield is the total property tax raised with a $1.00 property tax rate, for those paying a property tax to fund their schools, divided by the total number of equalized pupils.

Tax Rate-There are a number of steps to estimate the tax rate for the coming year. The following chart illustrates this calculation. Chart 11 Estimated Tax Rate Calculations KESD By FY21 Throttle Variance FY22 Est. Variance FY22 FY22 FY21 FY21 - Town Equalized to KESD Equalized CLA Estimated Tax Rate FY22 Tax Rate Tax Rate Tax Rate Variance Burke $ 1.3721 $ 0.0686 $ 0.0433 1.4154 $ 0.0433 93.70% $ 1.5106 $ 1.3946 $ 0.1160 Concord $ 1.4385 $ (0.0719) $ (0.0231) 1.4154 $ (0.0231) 98.22% $ 1.4410 $ 1.4635 $ (0.0225) Lunenburg $ 1.3582 $ 0.0679 $ 0.0572 1.4154 $ 0.0572 100.20% $ 1.4126 $ 1.3125 $ 0.1001 Lyndon $ 1.3582 $ 0.0679 $ 0.0572 1.4154 $ 0.0572 96.61% $ 1.4651 $ 1.3544 $ 0.1107 Newark $ 1.3987 $ 0.0699 $ 0.0167 1.4154 $ 0.0167 100.90% $ 1.4028 $ 1.3613 $ 0.0415 Sheffield $ 1.4272 $ (0.0714) $ (0.0118) 1.4154 $ (0.0118) 92.20% $ 1.5351 $ 1.5156 $ 0.0195 Sutton $ 1.5065 $ (0.0753) $ (0.0911) 1.4312 $ (0.0753) 108.33% $ 1.3211 $ 1.3992 $ (0.0781) Wheelock $ 1.4272 $ (0.0714) $ (0.0118) 1.4154 $ (0.0118) 98.85% $ 1.4319 $ 1.4345 $ (0.0026) ABC DEF G H I A FY21Equalized Tax Rate: This is the FY21 tax rate BEFORE the CLA was applied. B Throttle: This is the ACT 46 \"lever\" used to assure there is no increase or decrease above 5%. C Variance to KESD: KESD Homestead Tax Rate - AFTER the merger incentive has been deducted. D FY22 Estimated Equalized Tax Rate: FY21 Equalized Tax Rate plus the increase for FY22. don't hit the 5% It comes from the Throttle column (if you hit the 5% throttle) or the Variance to KESD (if you throttle.) E Variance: Increase or decrease from the FY21 Equalized Tax Rate to the FY22 ESTIMATED Equalized Tax Rate. F FY22 CLA: FY22 Common Level of Appraisal released from Property Valuation. G FY22 Estimated Tax Rate: FY22 Estimated Tax Rate after the CLA has been applied. H FY21 Tax Rate: FY21 Tax Rate after the CLA was applied. I FY21 - FY22 Variance: Increase or decrease from the FY21 Tax Rate (with CLA applied) to the FY22 ESTIMATED Tax Rate (with CLA applied).

How will the budget impact my tax rate? Chart 12-Estimated Impact of KESD Tax Rate Increase/Decrease FY21 to FY22 below summarizes the estimated increases or decreases in the dollar amount of taxes paid for various property values in each town. Chart 12 Estimated Impact of KESD Tax Rate Increase/Decrease FY21 to FY22 KESD By This does NOT take into account Income Sensitivity. Town $ 100,000 $ 150,000 $ 200,000 $ 250,000 $ 300,000 $ 350,000 Burke $ 116 $ 174 $ 232 $ 290 $ 348 $ 406 Concord $ (22) $ (34) $ (45) $ (56) $ (67) $ (79) Lunenburg $ 100 $ 150 $ 200 $ 250 $ 300 $ 350 Lyndon $ 111 $ 166 $ 221 $ 277 $ 332 $ 387 Newark $ 41 $ 62 $ 83 $ 104 $ 124 $ 145 Sheffield $ 20 $ 29 $ 39 $ 49 $ 59 $ 68 Sutton $ (78) $ (117) $ (156) $ (195) $ (234) $ (273) Wheelock $ (3) $ (4) $ (5) $ (7) $ (8) $ (9)

Throttle: Act 46 does not allow any municipality’s tax rate to increase or decrease more than 5% in one year (when districts choose to merge) until the municipalities reaches the KESD tax rate. Once a town reaches this rate they no longer have a “throttle”. Lunenburg and Lyndon lost the “throttle” due to their tax rate, so you will see below that they have no “hash tag”. Chart 13 Estimated Throttle Im- pact illustrates each town’s tax rate. The solid line in the center is the Kingdom East Tax Rate. Each town has the 5% throttle shaded with hash marks. For towns that have a tax rate above the Kingdom East rate, they can only decrease by a maximum of 5% in one year. Towns that have a tax rate below the Kingdom East Rate, can only increase by 5% in one year. The tax rates shown on the graph below illustrate the FY21 equalized tax rate BEFORE the throttle. Chart 13 Estimated Throttle Impact 1.7000 FY 22 Increase/Decrease FY 21 KE Tax Rate 1.4000 1.1000 0.8000 Burke Concord Lunenburg Lyndon N ew ar k Sheffield Sutton Wheelock $1.3721 $1.4385 $1.3582 $1.3582 $1.3987 $1.4272 $1.5065 $1.4272 To contact the Vermont Department of Taxes with questions, please call (802) 828-2505 email [email protected].

Estimated Tax Rate Comparisons: Chart 14 FY22 Estimated Tax Rate Comparison shows the FY20 and FY21 tax rate compared to the current FY22 ESTIMATED tax rate given the proposed budget. This is based on the estimated FY22 equalized pupil number as of January 12, 2021. This estimated tax rate is calculated using the FY22 dollar equivalent yield and each town’s FY22 Common Level of Appraisal as of January 1, 2021. Chart 14 KESD FY22 ESTIMATED Tax Rate Comparison FY20-FY22 $1.8000 $1.6000 ESTIMATED FY22 Tax Rates - $35,568,494 $1.4000 $1.2000 $1.0000 $0.8000 $0.6000 $0.4000 $0.2000 $- Burke Concord Lunenburg Lyndon Newark Sheffield Sutton Wheelock $1.4378 $1.6222 $1.3651 $1.4218 $1.3669 $1.5158 $1.4242 $1.4957 FY20 Tax Rate $1.3946 $1.4635 $1.3125 $1.3544 $1.3613 $1.5156 $1.3992 $1.4345 FY21 Tax Rate $1.5106 $1.4410 $1.4126 $1.4651 $1.4028 $1.5351 $1.3211 $1.4319 FY22 Est. Tax Rate

Chart 15 Homestead KESD Three Prior Years Comparison tax rate per $11,100 of Property dollar equiva- spending lent yield per equal- ized pupil District: Kingdom East USD U064 Kingdom East Caledonia 11,100 1.00 SU: County 12,825 Income dollar equivalent yield per 2.0% of household Expenditures income 1. FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 2. plus $33,998,997 $34,282,71 $35,568,49 3. Adopted or warned union district budget (including special programs and full technical center expenditures) $35,002,327 1. 4. plus Sum of separately warned articles passed at union district meeting - 6 4 5. plus Adopted or warned union district budget plus articles $33,998,997 6. Obligation to a Regional Technical Center School District if any - - 2. 7. Prior year deficit repayment of deficit - $34,282,71 3. 8. Total Union Budget - $35,002,327 6 $35,568,49 $33,998,997 4 Revenues S.U. assessment (included in union budget) - informational data 9. Prior year deficit reduction (if included in union expenditure budget) - informational data - - - 4. 10 11 - - 12 $34,282,71 13 $35,002,327 6 $35,568,49 5. 14 minus 4 15 minus 6. 16 minus - -- 7. 17 minus 8. 18 minus 19 minus Union revenues (categorical grants, donations, tuitions, surplus, federal, etc.) $5,236,307 $5,137,415 $5,290,305 $5,589,211 9. 20 minus $5,236,307 $5,137,415 $5,290,305 $5,589,211 10. 21 minus Total offsetting union revenues $29,864,912 $28,992,41 $29,979,28 Education Spending $28,762,690 1,888.52 11. 22 $15,813.92 1 3 23 plus Kingdom East USD equalized pupils 1,813.65 12. 24 $15,859.01 $60.49 1,885.37 1,881.60 13. 25 Education Spending per Equalized Pupil $10.75 $15,377.57 $15,932.87 14. 26 Less net eligible construction costs (or P&I) per equalized pupil - $62.98 - - 15. Less share of SpEd costs in excess of $60,000 for an individual (per eqpup) - $4.85 $14.44 16. T036 Less amount of deficit if deficit is SOLELY attributable to tuitions paid to public schools for grades the district does -- - T051 not operate for new students who moved to the district after the budget was passed (per eqpup) - 17. T116 Less SpEd costs if excess is solely attributable to new SpEd spending if district has 20 or fewer equalized pupils (per -- - T117 eqpup) - 18. T135 Estimated costs of new students after census period (per eqpup) -- - 19. T185 - T203 Total tuitions if tuitioning ALL K-12 unless electorate has approved tuitions greater than average announced tuition -- - threshold = 20. T240 (per eqpup) - $18,789 21. 27. -- - Less planning costs for merger of small schools (per eqpup) threshold = $18,311 - $18,789.00 22. T036 Teacher retirement assessment for new members of Vermont State Teachers' Retirement System on or after July 1, -- 23. T051 2015 (per eqpup) threshold = $18,311.00 - - 24. T116 $17,816 threshold = $15,932.87 25. T117 Excess spending threshold $17,816.00 - 143.539% T135 $15,814 $18,756 based on 26. T185 Excess Spending per Equalized Pupil over threshold (if any) +- 148.515% $18,756.00 T203 yield T240 Per pupil figure used for calculating District Equalized Tax Rate $15,859 based on yield $10,648 - $10,763 $1.4252 $15,378 Union spending adjustment (minimum of 100%) 155.176% $1.4154 based on based on $1.00 139.822% based on yield based on $1.00 $10,220 $10,998 Anticipated equalized union homestead tax rate to be prorated $1.4718 $1.3582 [$15,932.87 ÷ ($11,100 / $1.00)] based on based on $1.00 $1.00 Prorated homestead union tax rates for members of Kingdom East USD FY2021 FY22 1.3721 FY2022 Percentage Burke FY2019 FY2020 1.4385 Concord 1.5203 1.4443 1.3582 1.4154 100.00% Lunenburg 1.5939 1.5142 1.3582 1.4154 100.00% 1.4590 1.4252 1.3947 1.4154 100.00% Lyndon 1.4718 1.4252 1.4272 1.4154 100.00% Newark 1.5065 Sheffield 1.5454 1.4681 1.4272 1.4154 100.00% Sutton 1.5814 1.5023 2.21% 1.4154 100.00% Wheelock 1.6693 1.5858 1.4154 100.00% 1.5814 1.5023 based on 1.4154 100.00% 2.00% Anticipated income cap percent to be prorated from Kingdom East USD 2.43% 2.32% 2.48% 27. based on based on 2.00% FY2021 based on [($15,932.87 ÷ $12,825) x 2.00%] 2.00% 2.00% 2.32% Prorated union income cap percentage for members of Kingdom East USD 2.44% 2.21% FY2019 FY2020 2.21% FY22 2.37% FY2022 Percentage 2.44% 2.42% Burke 2.57% 2.57% 2.56% 2.48% 100.00% Concord 2.70% 2.32% 2.42% 2.48% 100.00% Lunenburg 2.41% 2.32% 2.48% 100.00% Lyndon 2.43% 2.49% 2.48% 100.00% Newark 2.62% 2.55% 2.48% 100.00% Sheffield 2.68% 2.69% 2.48% 100.00% Sutton 2.83% 2.55% 2.48% 100.00% Wheelock 2.68% 2.48% 100.00%

Kingdom East School Leadership Team Report Dear Residents of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock, Nobody could have foreseen the resilience, ingenuity, creativity, perseverance and dedication needed from our families, children, educators and communities during this past year. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned parts of our world upside down. With each new day we have faced uncertainty and challenge, putting one foot in front of the other and helping our neighbors. With the closure of in person schooling last spring our families and schools adapted as best as they could. We learned on-line platforms, where WIFI service was strongest and how much screen time is simply too much. When the 2020-21 school year began in September, some students opted to return to in person schools, while others chose our 100% virtual academy or to homeschool. In our annual report you will see photos of children smiling and learning, with adaptations -- social distancing and facemasks. Despite this different year, we have seen children growing in their reading, writing, computing, science and the arts. We continue to provide opportunities. Our students, in addition to the normal core content areas, have participated in community projects, personalized learning, athletics, world languages, technology and afterschool programming. Below please find the descriptions of the district level work while the individual school reports highlight information from each building. Innovation and Learning -Theresa Pollner 2020 was an unprecedented year of learning for Kingdom East. In March, we pivoted to remote learning on short notice. Although this was a challenging endeavor, lessons and opportunities arose that led to overall improvements for innovation and learning. KESD is dedicated to providing our students with the highest quality, safe, and equitable education possible in a supportive and collaborative environment. We believe that we must prioritize connection and relationships in our com- munications; follow design principles in creating structures for student engagement and success; provide responsive instruction, feedback, and progress monitoring; and ensure accessibility for all learners to the best of our collective and collaborative capacities, regardless of whether stu- dents are learning remotely or in person. To achieve this, we are com- mitted to continuous improvement through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Our faculty and administration continue to align curriculum, instruction and assessment in the most engaging and innovative ways possible while maintaining the fundamentals necessary to maxim- ize student learning. Teachers engage in professional development opportunities; college courses, workshops, embedded instructional coaching, and team data and planning meetings. District profes- sional learning days provide opportunities for teachers to identify essential skills, analyze student work, and improve upon research-based instructional practices that lead to increased achievement. Our partnership with the Tarrant Institute emphasizes personalized proficiency based learning. Since March all professional learning had to take place virtually, but that didn’t deter participation. In August, we even hosted our first ever Homegrown Writing Institute, done virtually through Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. The experience was rewarding, incorporating virtual teaching strategies that set us up for a more successful year. Our professional growth efforts continuously seek to replicate successes and add support to areas of weakness.

The data continues to show strengths in the way KESD provides embedded professional learn- ing for teachers using the instructional coaching model and collaboration within professional learning communities (PLCs). We advocate for more ways that teachers can come together for this crucial work. This year we prioritized within our district PLCs to identify those key essential skills that are necessary for future learning. We believe that simplicity, clarity, and priority will radically improve student learning. Although we were not required to take statewide tests in 2020 due to the pandemic, our local assessments show that there remains variability in success across schools and content areas. We can do better, and must prioritize equity for all learners. Quality assessments provide data that help us im- prove, identifying high quality practices and pinpointing areas where we need improvement. Moving forward, we’ll continue to address issues of equity for all learners and further clarify our KESD reporting system, and ensure consistent accurate communication regarding student pro- gress. Our aim is to effectively partner with families throughout their child’s educational journey. Student Services - Stacy Rice It is my pleasure to serve my tenth year as a school administrator in Vermont as Kingdom East School District’s new Director of Student Services. Defining and organizing the structures, services and roles within student services is an important first step in establishing the foundation of high quality programming for all Kingdom East students. Using a distributed leadership model, experts within Kingdom East are leading teams, facilitating and organizing professional trainings and establishing strong systems in: special education, evaluation and assessment, nursing and health, guidance and clin- ical mental health, student positive behaviors and supports, English as a Second Language and related services such as occupational health, speech and language and physical therapy. This systemic work impacts Kingdom East schools, high schools, neighboring districts and partner preschools by establish- ing consistent and efficient systems that promote healthy educational partnerships. Our Student Ser- vices team works with principals and the Director of Innovation and Learning to implement statute and establish a clear Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Work using MTSS will prepare us for ACT 173 changes; when this new legislation requires us to shift resources, Kingdom East will be prepared. Much of our energy this year has shifted to teaching and learning during a pandemic. We have adjust- ed how we engage and support learners in Kingdom East from ages 3 to 22. We are fortunate to have offered in person bricks-and-mortar schooling and our Virtual Academy. Many students receiving special education services have thrived in the Virtual Academy. It is an exciting prospect; for some students and their families, virtual schooling may remain an option in the future. Child Count/Student Placement: KESD has a combined child count of 327 preschool through twelfth grade students who receive special education services. Our count declined this year as we con- tinue to increase our understanding and implementation of the MTSS which can support students with- in classrooms rather than through special education plans. This includes twenty families opted to home study their children which revokes the child’s right for special education services. We look for- ward to welcoming these children back to our schools next year! Chart 15 illustrates student data since 2018. Our goal is to have students learn with their same age and grade peers 100% of their school day. You will see from the data a 7% increase in the percentage of students receiving special educa- tion services who participate in the general education classroom (totals 79%). Students educated at an off campus alternative school totals 5%. Chart 16 compares the gender of students receiving special education showing significantly higher number of males receiving special education compared to fe- males.

Chart 16 FY19 - FY 21 Kingdom East Child Count/Placement PreK-12 Year Child Count Inside Reg Class > than % in Off Site/ 80% of the time. Alternative Schools FY19 326 71% FY20 338 72% 4% FY21 327 * 79% 4% 5% (*of the 327 -- 20 chose to home study due to COVID) Chart 17 FY19 - FY21 Gender Comparison of Kingdom East Students Receiving Special Services PreK-12 Female FY19 FY20 FY21 Male 32% 32% 30% 67% 68% 70% Students identified per school: Chart 17 compares students attending in person schooling compared to the Virtual Academy and Home Study. Chart 18 provides an overview of the percentage of students re- ceiving special education services by school. The percentages range from a low of 15% to a high of 27% Chart 18 FY19 - FY21 % of Students Receiving Special Education Services Per School PreK-12 Burke Concord Lunenburg Lyndon Miller’s Newark Sutton Total Run Avg FY19 14% 21% 12% 18% 19% 14% 23% 17% FY20 16% 24% 17% 19% 20% 15% 22% 19% FY21 17% 27% 15% 15% 17% 17% 17% 18% Secondary School Students: All KESD students have high school choice. Of those 91 high school stu- dents receiving special education services, 62% attend Lyndon Institute while 16% attend St. Johnsbury Academy, 17% attend other public schools and 5% attend alternative or therapeutic high schools.

Category of Disabilities: Each year, KESD Student Services accounts for the number of students in each category identified by Vermont Special Education Law. The following table provides a breakdown of the percentages for KESD over the last three years. Chart 19 Kingdom East Students Category of Disabilities Special Need Category FY19 FY20 FY21 Autism Spectrum 7% 7% 8% Developmental Delay (PreK) 20% 23% 22% Emotional Disturbance 12% 12% 15% Hearing Loss 1% 1% 1% Intellectual Disability 5% 4% 4% Multiple Disabilities 1% 1% 1% Other Health Impairment 16% 19% 19% Specific Learning Disability 35% 31% 29% Speech/Language Impairment 3% 2% 1% PreK Special Education: Kingdom East School District is committed to ensuring that high quality, ef- fective pre-Kindergarten instruction is available to all eligible children in our district. There are currently 47 children enrolled in our school-based pre-Kindergarten programs at Burke Town School, Lyndon Town School and Miller’s Run School. This number includes 7 children participating in pre- Kindergarten through remote learning. Concord School Preschool has temporarily suspended in-person pre-Kindergarten instruction due to low enrollment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Concord Pre- school families were given the option to enroll in remote instruction, or with one of our community part- ners through Universal PreK. Early Childhood/PreK: Approximately 104 preschoolers in our district access pre-Kindergarten through one of the district’s seventeen in house programs or community partners. The district maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with these partners throughout the year, including quarterly Universal PreK Partner meetings. 39 pre-Kindergarten-aged children are currently receiving Early Child- hood Special Education Services through the district. In the spring, Early Childhood Special Educators and PreK teachers offered incoming preschoolers and their families virtual “Meet and Greets” as a way to get to know our newest students, and as an activity for child find. In the past year, the Early Child- hood Team has been offering regular meetings to our community-based PreK partner programs via ZOOM every 4-6 weeks to address the continuum of student interventions. We have also provided part- ner preschools with needed technology, consultation and resources. In the past year, Kingdom East Early Childhood/PreK has prioritized successful transition to Kindergarten, ongoing implementation of the Early Multi-tiered System of Support (EMTSS) social and emotional competencies, outdoor teaching and learning, and strengthening practices around the statewide TS GOLD preschool assessment tool.

In February KESD hosted a “PreK Summit” which included district Kindergarten and PreK Teachers, as well as our Universal PreK Partners. The summit was an opportunity to explore ways for the district and its teachers to increase support to children as they transition to Kindergarten, and to engage their families. This included planning “Transition to Kindergarten” events for children and families which were to occur at each of the seven KESD Schools. Funding for these events was to be provided by a grant from NEKCA Parent Child Center and Building Bright Futures. The plans for Kindergarten transition were changed after the shut-down of schools in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of the events, the grant funds were used to provide Kindergarten Transition Bags, distributed to 110 children and families. The bags contained a variety of materi- als to prepare children for kindergarten, including books, scissors, crayons, paper, glue, dry erase boards, beads, pipe cleaners, counting bears, watercolors, a play dough recipe and emotions mat, and a face mask. For families, the bags contained child development information and guidance to support their child’s learning, and meaningful engagement with the materials. Early Multi-Tiered System of Support (EMTSS) or Pyramid Model, is an evidence-based, tiered frame- work for promoting social-emotional development in all children, preventing challenging behavior, and provid- ing intervention with persistent and serious challenging behavior. Our Pre-Kindergarten Staff have received training in EMTSS, and rely on this framework for classroom instruction and management. The development of social and emotional competence is critical in the early years, and was chosen by our district’s Kindergarten teachers as the most important set of prerequisite skills for entering Kindergarten. This year, PreK teachers have received training in nature-based instruction, and have been encouraged to increase the quantity and quality of time preschoolers spend outdoors, interacting with and learning from the natural world. Research confirms that learning outdoors promotes child development and learning in all do- mains – physical, cognitive, and social-emotional. In addition, outdoor learning will enhance opportunities for inclusiveness of vulnerable students. Students with special needs will have the opportunity to enhance their exposure and practice of gross and fine motor skills, in connection to social-emotional and communication skills with their peers beyond the limited one-on-one or small group instruction. PreK teachers have increased their focus on entering and recording data using the statewide PreK as- sessment tool, Teaching Strategies GOLD (TS GOLD). Instead of testing or report cards, PreK teachers learn by carefully observing what children do and say as they participate in everyday activities in the class- room. These ongoing observations help the teachers to know how children are growing and learning in all are- as of development. The information gained from the TS GOLD observations and assessment is used at parent- teacher conferences, to help guide instruction, and to identify areas where a child may need additional support. Future Programming: Kingdom East Student Services programming is grounded in close collaboration and partnership with the district’s Director of Innovation and Learning, focusing on the Vermont statute regarding Multi-Tiered System of Support and the overlap with Vermont Special Education Law. The long term goal is to meet the varying, specialized needs of all of our students within our own school district. Accomplishing this will require a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified special education teachers and related service professionals. A critical shift must occur to a differentiated special education programming model within Kingdom East. This includes offering a range of programs within the District where a majority of students par- ticipate in learning with their grade level peers 80% (or more) of their time, to programs that are smaller, more specialized and therapeutic. Our future goal is to recruit a team of experts and differentiate our programming to not be as dependent on community based agencies or alternative placement schools to meet the needs of our students and families.

Athletics - Kelly Walsh, Athletic Director For such a challenging year, we still had so many successes within Athletics, providing a variety of opportuni- ties for our students. Spring 2020 proved to be difficult how- ever, we still had a virtual fitness team in partnership with the Special Olympics. In the Fall we offered soccer and cross country running, and safely hosted a Kingdom East cross country meet. This winter we are excited to offer safe and socially distant outdoor sport and recreational opportuni- ties including nordic skiing, snowshoeing, running, sledding, and disc golf. We also will continue our partnership with the Lyndon Outing Club for Kingdom East Community ski night. Each day, hundreds of masks were worn at practices and games, by athletes, coaches and fans, and the only feed- back received was positive. Everyone was excited to play, socialize, improve their skills, coach, spectate, and support our students, and we could not be a more proud Athletic Director. While we had hopes for more dis- trict wide events, better transportation options, and fewer cancellations the pandemic guided us in a different direction. On a positive note, we were able to have athletes from Northern Vermont University - Lyndon (since their season was cancelled) as coaches for most of our soccer teams, which provided amazing mentorship to our athletes during this challenging time. Chart 19 shows our unique virtual workout program that we held in Spring 2020. We partnered with Special Olympics and had students, parents, siblings, family members and even community members partici- pate! Each week they were provided with a plan and a tracker. There was a lot of flexibility, options, and sup- port in order to help everyone meet their goals! Chart 20 Kingdom East Athletic Participation Basketball Winter 2019-20 Virtual Workout Spring 2020 Soccor/Cross Country Fall 2020 100 94 78 81 83 90 39 33 33 80 15 20 17 00 70 51 9 13 73 60 32 31 50 Concord Lunenburg Lyndon Miller's Run Newark Sutton LOC Skiing Winter 40 2019-20 30 20 1612 10 0 Burke

Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) - Anne Hatch Research repeatedly shows that afterschool programs help kids learn, grow, and avoid risky behaviors. Programs spark interest in learning so students attend school more often, get better grades, and improve their behavior in class. Through new learning experiences, young people discover what they love to do and can gain academic and workplace skills for the future. During the 2019-2020 school year, 58% of K-8 Kingdom East students attended Kingdom East Afterschool in-person programs. This is a remarkable amount, especially given our program year was more than two months shorter than usual due to the pandemic. Parent and student feedback continued to demonstrate the strengths of our programs:  97% of surveyed parents were happy with the quality of enrichment activities;  95% of participating students agreed that “the adults in the program care about me;”  6% of surveyed parents agreed on the importance of KEAP introducing new hobbies and/or skills to their children;  95% of surveyed parents agreed that their children ENJOY their time at Afterschool;  92% of participating students agreed that “staff and students work together to make this a great program;”  97% of surveyed parents were happy with the overall program quality. The unexpected pivot to remote learning in March challenged the KEAP staff team with to develop new ways to engage with and support youth. During the spring months, Afterschool staff worked in various ways around the district, including providing childcare for essential workers, designing a family website, creating take- home activity packets, delivering district meals, piloting online Zoom Clubs, and preparing summer activity mail- ings. The 2019-2020 school year was KEAP’s second year of a five year grant cycle from the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grant awarded by the VT Agency of Education. In addition to this funding, KEAP was the recipient of numerous other grants during the year, including those from organ- izations such as the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF), VerMoney (Vermont State Treasurer’s Office and Vermont Afterschool), NRA Foundation, Brooklyn Arts, and Afterschool for All (Vermont Afterschool). In addition, KEAP students received scholarships from Velocity (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont), Jr. Iron Chef (Vermont FEED), the Aloha Foundation (Hulbert Outdoor Center), and Girls on the Run. Our programs were also supported this year by many generous in-kind do- nations from community partners such as the Upper Valley Fencing Club, the Lunenburg Library, Northeast Kingdom Waste Management, the Lyndon Institute Dance Company, Lorenzo Whitcomb-Paulson Cobeigh Library programs, UVM Extension 4H Coos County, Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Club, UVM Extension Food & Nutrition, and numerous Kingdom East school day teachers. These, along with invaluable donations of supplies, money and time from other KEAP community members, have made unique learning opportunities possible for all Kingdom East students at no cost to families. Thank you for your continued support!

KEAP students are currently enjoying numerous classes led by regular staff, community members, local businesses, collaborating partners, parent volunteers, and students. These include theater productions, French language study, Balkan Chorus, outdoorsmanship, statewide competi- tions of Odyssey of the Mind and Destination Imagination, archery, pottery, dance, Math Club, cooking & baking, snowshoeing, and yoga. We believe strongly in providing a variety of enrich- ment mini-courses and activities to support student learning, voice and choice. We would love to hear from you about resources for potential future courses! The dedication of our staff to research based best practices for engaging youth and support- ing social emotional learning is reflected in recent feedback about KEAP. In the student and par- ent surveys from the 2018-2019 year:  91% of students felt that staff and students work together to make this a great program  82% of students report being challenged in a good way at Afterschool  94% felt that the adults in the program cared about them  99% of surveyed parents with children in our afterschool programs report that they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the overall program  99% of surveyed parents are pleased with the quality of student enrichment activities This year we were able to change the billing structure so that KEAP is now free to all K-8 students in our district. It is our goal that all Kingdom East youth take part at least once per year in the wide range of academic and recreational offerings after school! Chart 21 KEAP Fiscal Year 2022 Revenues KEAP Revenues Fiscal Year 2022 21st Century Grant $ 437,842 Titles CFP Grant $ 75,800 Parent Donations $ 1,200 Local (KESD) $ 137,254 ESTIMATED Local $ 365,000 (KESD) Carryover FY 21 FY22 Budget Total $ 1,017,096

Concluding remarks It is a considerable honor for all of us to serve as the district leadership team for the Kingdom East School District. Given the uncertainty of COVID-19, our communities continue to care deeply about public education and our children. This support is essential in continuing the strength of our region. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for allowing all of us the opportunity to serve you! Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools Tisha Hankinson, Director of Finance Anne Hatch, Director of the Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) Theresa Pollner, Director of Innovation and Learning Stacy Rice, Director of Student Services

Sanborn School Trust Fund Isaac W. Sanborn was Lyndon Town Clerk-Treasurer from 1858 to 1902, a record 44 years. Mr. Sanborn passed away on February 27, 1903. In accordance with the terms of his will, his residence and holdings were sold and the proceeds given to the Town to be made available for support of the schools. The fund was to be administered by a three-person board of trustees, the first trustees being elected in 1905 (J.W. Copeland, W. Irving Powers and J.C. Eaton). The principal of this bequest amounted to $4,281.24, of which $2,800 was from the sale of the 28 (now 143) South Street residence. By 1925, the fund had grown to over $10,000 and the then trustees (H.W. Lyster, C.L. Stuart and F.E. Dwinell) decided to allocate an amount equal to the prior year’s earnings ($427.70) among the three districts which then comprised our public school system. Former Superin- tendent Urban Wakefield believes that the funds were first used to transport students from rural areas in an era when bus transportation was not yet provided in the budget. Later distributions were for other needs. This practice was followed for over thirty years, but after 1958 there is no record of any further distribution from the account and no record that the trustees met (during the 34 intervening years) to consider the use of the fund, which had grown to $32,120.07 as of December 31, 1991, net of the distributions between 1925 and 1958. Newly elected trustees met on March 26, 1992, and decided that it was high time to resume distribution from the Fund in support of the schools in accordance with the wishes of one of our Town’s more notable benefac- tors. (Sanborn also left a significant endowment to support the annual operating expenses of the Cobleigh Li- brary.) It is our hope that Lyndon Town School students will be the direct beneficiaries through support of ac- tivities that might be beyond the financial ability of the town to adequately fund from the annual operating budget. For the school year 1992-93, we authorized the Treasurer of the school district to transfer from the Sanborn Fund to the General Fund an amount approximately equal to the interest income accrued during the calendar year 1991 ($1,715) and directed that this amount be used to enhance the field trip program of the Lyndon Town School…over and above the activity level normally provided in the general fund budget…with particular emphasis on support to the music and art programs, visits to Fairbanks and other museums, and for Nature’s Classroom scholarships. The trustees convene periodically to consider proposals from teachers and staff for the distribution of the inter- est income. Since 1992, the trustees have awarded over $27,000 to underwrite such diverse one-time needs as an electric stapler, computer software, vacuum cleaners, projectors, speaker system, whale watch field trips, a wheelchair, meteorological equipment, art prints, CD-ROMS, computer printer and scanner, tape players, digi- tal camera, special library books…and the “brick outhouse.” It is our intent that Mr. Sanborn’s legacy will never be used simply to reduce the level of our obligation as taxpayers to support all essential education- al and cultural activities. In recent years, the sharp decline in interest income has obliged the trustees to make awards less frequently than the traditional annual funding, but only until interest rates improve to more normal levels. For FY 2021, we awarded $1,000 for the Lyndon Town School’s faculty and staff support. FY 2022 will be a non-award year per our rotating award policy because of low interest rates. However, we will be awarding $ 1,000 in FY 2023 based on selected grant requests received from LTS teachers. 1/12/21 Fund Trustees: David Stahler, Sr., Chairman Kelly Harris Twila Perry

Burke Town School members consistently work hard and collaborate to pro- Megan Jones, Principal vide high quality instruction across the board. Burke con- I am honored to be serving as tinues to be a leader in per- Burke’s new principal, to have sonalized learning, commu- been welcomed into your com- nity engagement, student munity, and to be given the op- voice and choice, and posi- portunity to lead your children’s tive school climate. This is learning. I have loved getting to reflected in state assess- know all of the students at Burke, ments where Burke Town as well as their families and the School students’ results generally surpass the surrounding school community. It has certainly state average. been an unprecedented school year, but there is I have worked with the KESD administrative really no place I’d rather be! team to present a budget that meets our antici- The Burke Town School serves children and pated needs for the coming school year. A por- their families in pre-kindergarten through eighth tion of our facilities reserve has been earmarked grade. The school population has held steady at for some essential projects around the school around 200 students for the past decade. Due to grounds; our student population continues to be a commitment to high quality instruction, social consistent. Our need for major campus im- emotional learning, personalization, positive provements remains, and I am hopeful that this school climate, and community engagement, can be prioritized in the coming years. I am Burke Town School continues to attract families hopeful that the Burke community will continue to the community and the school. to be supportive of these needs, and participate School choice exists in Kingdom East School in upcoming meetings and budget votes. District (KESD) and many surrounding districts To wrap up, I would like to express my deepest also offer school choice for their students. Burke gratitude to the entire Burke community for the Town School attracts many students as a choice warm welcome and support I have received as school, but the reality is that we are at capacity your new principal. During this school year, the in many of our classes. In many instances we support of families and the community has been have had to turn away choice students due to indispensable. these capacity restrictions. This results in the school and district missing out on potential tui- Grades: PreK–8 tion revenue. Burke Town School continues to Classroom Teachers: 12 require expansion, renovation, and updating in Special Educators: 3 order to meet the needs of our students, families, Support Staff: 10.6 and community. These much needed updates # Students PreK-8: 152 would not only allow us the capacity to accept more students, but provide more opportunities Enrollment Trends (As of 10/1/2020) for our current stu- dents and wider com- munity. Our outdated facili- ties are not adequate to meet the needs of 21st Century learn- ing, but the staff at Burke Town School is among the best. Teachers and staff

Concord School some resources to a content integrationist/peer coaching position would provide teachers with Sherri Gregory, Principal support in teaching strategies, data analysis, pro- gram implementation as well as co-teaching/ Although we have had many dips, collaboration support for special educators. The curves and hurdles since March content 2020 I am amazed at the flexibility, integra- positivity, collaboration and support tionist po- that has taken place during this pan- sition has demic. For this, I am grateful and also been honored to continue to be your prin- instrumen- cipal serving the students, faculty, staff and the tal in whole Concord School community. working to Over the past school year and continuing into 2020 reconfig- -2021 we remain committed, whether on-campus ure sched- or learning remotely, to provide an environment ules and which supports the intellectual, social, emotional helps as- and physical development of students while foster- sist with the facilitation of Professional Learning ing an understanding of rights and responsibilities Communities (PLCs). All of these focus areas of good citizenship. Based on these commitments, combined have proven to be an integral part of our our Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) success! continues to be at the forefront and drives all of In closing, it is also important to note that approxi- our decisions as we work to prevent difficulties mately 39% of our students are learning through and proactively provide appropriate supports so our Virtual Academy or are home-schooled during that all students succeed. this pandemic; however, we look forward to wel- coming them back to our Concord School campus While there for the 2021-2022 school year. are many As always, we appreciate and are grateful for your components continued support and look forward to many suc- and princi- cesses in 2021! ples within the MTSS Grades: K–8 framework Classroom Teachers: 7.5 we have Special Educators: 2 been fo- Support Staff:: 7.5 cused on # Students K-8: 69 three specific areas over the past year: (1) the use of data to inform instruction and determine re- Enrollment Trends (As of 10/1/2020) sources; (2) adopting models that encourage col- laborative instruction such as peer coaching and co -teaching; (3) reconfiguring schedules to provide joint planning time with embedded professional learning. In looking at behavioral data gathered from our Student-Wide Information System (SWIS), which is part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) philosophy, it became apparent that additional resources were needed to support the social and emotional well-being of our stu- dents. Based on this, we were able to pivot some of our resources from areas that didn’t need as much support. It was also apparent that pivoting

Lunenburg & students to move them Gilman Schools forward with their learn- ing. Cheryl McVetty, Principal We continue to imple- ment the researched- 2020. A school year like no based curriculum Writ- other. I am honored to be the ing Units of Study. I am principal of the Lunenburg pleased to share that all community. Words can not ex- of our teachers who press the gratitude that I feel teach writing have par- towards our faculty, staff, stu- ticipated in the training; dents, and families who have the teachers of the younger grades have also had been incredibly supportive and flexible during the opportunity to join the phonics training. It’s these trying times. exciting to walk through all the classrooms and This school year, we welcomed several new staff witness the growth and continuum of their members who balanced the learning curve of skills. being a new teacher, being new to a school and In order to maximize the amount of fresh air cir- endured the struggles of teaching during a pan- culated in the buildings, we had complete venti- demic. Kudos to all of our staff for their contin- lation upgrades this fall. This included replacing ued commitment to the education and the well- inadequate units, installing heating coils and being of our students. An extra high-five to our controls to increase efficiencies and air flows. first year teachers Monica MacDonald, first- The Kingdom East School District received an grade, Dylan Bertolini, 6-8 Humanities, Tracy Indoor Air Quality Grant that paid 100% of the Bodeo, 6-8 Science, Robert Flahive, K-8 Music, cost. We are very grateful for Marc Brown’s Jack Chase, K-4 French, Guidance Counselor work in securing this funding and directing the Lauren Shover, and School Clinician Alayna work. Williams. Just recently, Jerry Greer and Emily We are all looking forward to a “normal” school Bruckner have joined the team as our new custo- year when we can reconnect with parents and dians. offer all the wonderful extra-curricular activities Our focus this year has been to build upon a that we have offered in the past. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The MTSS Framework is a systemic approach to de- Grades: K–8 cision-making for excellence and equity within a Classroom Teachers : 9 culture of continuous improvement that focuses Special Educators: 1 on successful outcomes for all students. This Support Staff: 4 work is supported by the changes that were # Students K-8: 98 made in our schedules. These changes allow Enrollment Trends (As of 10/1/2020) teachers, interventionists, and our special educator to push-in and assist in other classrooms throughout the day. Our teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) every week. During PLCs, teachers collaborate, looking at stu- dents’ work deciding on the best “next-steps” for those

Lyndon Town School singing, no wind instru- ments, no sharing of Amy Gale, Principal materials, no children Rhonda King, Asst. Principal moving out of their homeroom classrooms. Imagine a class- Consider these high- room where staff lights from the efforts of and students our Super Star Allied wear masks all Arts teachers. day, where each desk sits within a  movement-based 6’x6’ square learning marked out on the floor around  humming replaces it, where students’ possessions are kept in large tubs singing beside their desks, where everyone must stay 3’-6’ away from each other, where parents are not allowed  chorus / band practices outside in the building, where the gym and cafeteria are  physical education / wellness classes outside no closed… The list of constraints in place this year for the purposes of health and safety goes on and on. matter the weather These are the daily challenges our staff and students  listening practice to overcome constraints of have faced as they returned to in-person learning last September in the midst of COVID-19. wearing masks  increased use of technology to deliver instruc- Now imagine children eager to come back to school each day to see their friends and teachers. Children tion / practice laughing and growing together, learning to read and  cleaning and disinfecting all equipment after write and master mathematics. Students setting new personal goals and meeting new learning bench- each use marks. These are the successes our staff and students  library on wheels with remote book ordering have accomplished this year, even with the many  increased student self-advocacy and independ- constraints and challenges of school during the COVID pandemic. ence I cannot express strongly enough how proud I am of Our staff are dedicated professionals in service to the staff, students, and families of Lyndon Town the children of Lyndon. In the midst of a pandemic School as they have worked together to meet every they are ensuring school is meaningful, enjoyable, challenge of this COVID year. Teachers have fo- and productive. cused on the emotional needs of children, given the uncertainties of life in the pandemic. Warm and It is my privilege to lead the school in these endeav- trusting classroom environments have been created ors. I invite you to visit us on the web at www.kingdomeast.org and on Facebook. that help children adapt to the physical con- . Grades: PreK–8 straints in place and focus on learning. Classroom Teachers : 29 Special Educators: 10 Our staff have shown Support Staff: 31 amazing creativity and # Students PreK-8: 387 dedication during this unprecedented year! Enrollment Trends (As of 10/1/2020) Along with the many outstanding profession- als in our school, our Allied Arts staff have risen to the challenge to re-create their programs for a COVID environ- ment: no gym use, no

Miller’s Run School  Realistic reproductions in history  Beautiful, eye-catching designs in art Patrick Ham, Principal  Catchy new and classic expressions of mu- sical skills The Miller’s Run School staff, stu-  Challenging, skill-building personal fitness dents, and community have shown in PE flexibility, creativity, and determina- Creativity is thriving at Miller’s Run! tion in 2020. DETERMINATION The Miller’s Run school and community are determined. With commitment to in- FLEXIBILITY In January 2020, person learning, the staff have accepted the chal- the Miller’s Run staff came together lenges presented by to create and agree on a guiding COVID. The new dai- statement for everything we do here--”At Miller’s ly learning and health Run School, we guide each student, every day, to expectations have be- acquire the skills and experiences they need to be come routine allowing successful and pursue their dreams.” A key philoso- students to maximize phy underlying this personalization is known as their learning opportu- Universal Design for Learning. This philosophy nities while keeping applies to behavior, to social-emotional health and everyone healthy. Our well-being, as well as to academics, and asks us to community--staff, stu- consider what roadblocks may be in a student’s path dents, and families-- to success and leads us to question how we can re- have stayed firm in move those roadblocks. With this philosophy in their commitment to mind, our staff flexibly plan and implement lessons, good health including learning activities, and assessments in such a way daily, constant mask that students can engage, take in, and reflect on their wearing and staying learning in ways that work best for them. home when showing signs of sickness. All Returning to in-person learning in September, eve- of this has been hard ryone had to be flexible with things we used to take work and requires steadfast determination for granted, such as the use of the cafeteria and gym. Now, we have lunch and specials in the class- Grades: PreK–8 rooms, we enter and exit through the exterior doors Classroom Teachers : 6.5 instead of the front, main entrance, and students are Special Educators: 3 dropped off and picked up by families driving Support Staff: 7.1 around the outer loop of the building. Thank you for # Students PreK-8: 93 your support of these health-driven changes! Enrollment Trends (As of 10/1/2020) CREATIVITY Return- ing to in-person learning with COVID protocols in place has driven us to be creative in how we teach and learn. Staff have been creative in arrang- ing the classrooms, or- ganizing student learn- ing, and teaching stu- dents how to interact safely. Students contin- ue to demonstrate their learning through:  Colorful, engaging, narratives  Creative problem solving and modeling in math