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Board adopts 2026–27 Vermont tuition rate after questions about special-education costs
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 Vermont out-of-state tuition rate (proposed figure in packet), citing state Act 46 procedures and noting the district collects substantially less from these tuition receipts than the statewide per-pupil average while providing significant special-education services for many Vermont students.
The Granville Central School District Board voted to adopt the Vermont tuition rate for the 2026–27 school year as presented in the meeting packet.
During discussion, board members asked whether charging the higher state-recommended tuition would reduce state aid or otherwise change net revenue; the superintendent explained the municipal process under Act 46 and emphasized that the district should set the rate to avoid leaving revenue on the table while remaining below the state-average per-pupil amount. The superintendent cited a proposed rate figure and stated, "The rate is $22,433," noting that the state average per-student cost exceeds that figure and that the district currently collects substantially less from Vermont students despite providing services: "Out of the 44 Vermont kids that are currently here, almost 20 of them... have some type of special needs that we provide additional services for. We don't collect an extra money for that." The board moved, seconded and approved the proposed tuition rate.
Why it matters: Out-of-state tuition rates directly affect district revenue and the cost burden on sending towns; the board acknowledged the district provides costly special-education services for a sizable share of out-of-state students and will monitor possible state-level changes that could alter tuition arrangements in coming years.
