Dear Springfield community,
Thanks to all who came out to vote at Town Meeting. There was a lot of activity and outreach over the course of the months leading up to the budget vote, and I have appreciated the many communications I have received from community members. It has been heartfelt how many Springfield residents are focused on student success and how many thoughtful questions you all have had to understand the many programs and investments that represent the fiscal year 2027 Springfield School District budget.
With the defeat of the Springfield School District budget, we have been working to better understand our community and the specifics around its vision for our students. When you consider how central education is to the life of a town and the wellbeing of Springfield students, we recognize how important it is to continue to show how all of the pieces fit together as we build a budget to support all of the work we do to promote student success. Shifting student outcomes is a multiyear process and involves investing in systems that shape student learning over time.
We look forward to presenting a revised budget to the community on May 5, with our public informational meeting the week prior, on April 30. Please look for more information in the coming weeks as we engage with the community and work together to provide for our students. If you have questions about the budget or want to come in and discuss any of the investments within our budget, please reach out to the Springfield School District office at 802-885-5141.
With gratitude,
Peter Burrows, D.Ed.
Springfield Superintendent