Franklin West Supervisory Union

What Franklin West Supervisory Union does

Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) is a Vermont public school supervisory union headquartered at 4497 Highbridge Road in Fairfax, serving approximately 1,811 students across three member school districts: Bellows Free Academy Fairfax (PreK-12), Georgia Elementary and Middle School (PreK-8), and Fletcher Elementary School (PreK-6). The organization is governed by an FWSU Board of School Directors plus three local school boards for Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia, and operates with 76 employees. Instructional design centers on proficiency-based personalized learning, flexible learning environments, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and special education services; FWSU is recognized as a P21 Exemplar District, a Digital Promise Innovative School District, and an Apple iSuccess honoree.

FWSU's technology stack integrates PowerSchool (student information system), Schoology (learning management system), Tyler Portico (employee self-service across four entities), Incident IQ (IT and maintenance ticketing), eduCLIMBER (student performance analytics), EdDocVermont (special education documentation), PBIS Apps (behavioral tracking), Red Rover (enrollment and visitor management), Panorama Education (stakeholder surveys), and SeeSaw (elementary learning). Operational vendors include Kelly Education for substitute teacher placement and The Abbey Group for foodservice. A $36 million construction and renovation project at BFA Fairfax, executed by DEW Construction and completed in Fall 2025, added classroom wings, science labs, a renovated library, sprinkler systems, and accessibility upgrades. Technology and consulting partners include PowerSchool, Schoology, Kelly Services, Panorama Education, and the District Management Council (DMC), engaged since 2014 to improve special education, staffing, and budgeting.

As a government educational entity, FWSU is funded through Vermont state per-pupil allocations, local property taxes across the three member towns, federal grants (ESSER, Title I), and tuition from non-resident school choice students. Education is tuition-free to resident students. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Franklin West Supervisory Union

Legal name

Franklin West Supervisory Union

Website

https://fwsu.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franklin West Supervisory Union is a Vermont public school supervisory union serving approximately 1,811 PreK-12 students across three member school districts in Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia through tax-funded K-12 education delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

District Administration & Central Office (EDAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School District Central Administration (Superintendent & Cabinet Offices) (EDADABAF), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Proficiency-based learning
• Special education services
• Student support services
• Supervisory union governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Education Funding: State of Vermont per-pupil funding formula distributed to member school districts based on average daily membership and weighted factors.
2. Local School District Tax Revenue: Local property and other taxes supporting school district operations in Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia communities.
3. Federal Grants: Federal education grants including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief), Title I, and other federal program funding supporting specific educational initiatives.
4. School Choice Tuition: Tuition revenue from students enrolling through Vermont school choice provisions from outside the district.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin West Supervisory Union is a Vermont public school supervisory union operating three member school districts — Bellows Free Academy Fairfax (PreK-12), Georgia Elementary Middle School (PreK-8), and Fletcher Elementary School (PreK-6) — serving approximately 1,811 students in Franklin County. Core educational services include proficiency-based personalized learning, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, special education, and a wellness program, delivered tuition-free to resident students.

Product overview

Franklin West Supervisory Union is a supervisory union comprised of three member school districts serving approximately 1,811 students in Franklin County, Vermont. The organization operates as a unified educational services platform providing governance and shared services to Bellows Free Academy Fairfax (PreK-12), Georgia Elementary and Middle School (PreK-8), and Fletcher Elementary School (PreK-6). The core product portfolio centers on K-12 public education delivery through its member schools, supplemented by specialized programs including Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Proficiency-Based Personalized Learning, Special Education Services, and Wellness Programs. Technology platforms including PowerSchool (student information system) and Schoology (learning management system) support instructional delivery and administrative operations. Federal grant management services provide additional funding support through Title I and ESSER programs. A major facility construction project at BFA Fairfax, completed in Fall 2025, modernized the campus with new classroom wings, science labs, library, and accessibility improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bellows Free Academy Fairfax (PreK-12) A comprehensive public school serving students from preschool through 12th grade in Fairfax, Vermont, offering educational programs across elementary, middle, and high school levels with athletics, activities, and support services.
• Georgia Elementary and Middle School (PreK-8) A member school of FWSU serving students from preschool through 8th grade in Georgia, Vermont, providing elementary and middle school educational programs.
• Fletcher Elementary School (PreK-6) A member school of FWSU serving students from preschool through 6th grade in Fletcher, Vermont, providing elementary education programs.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs and services including evaluations, therapy (OT, Speech), BCBA services, and individualized education plans for students with disabilities across the supervisory union.
• FWSU Wellness Program Wellness initiatives based on the Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community (WSCC) framework addressing health education, physical activity, nutrition, health services, counseling, psychological services, social-emotional climate, physical environment, employee wellness, and family/community engagement.
• Universal Pre-K Programs (Act 166) Universal Pre-K access for children ages 3-5 in the community, with developmental screenings and early education programming as part of Vermont's Act 166 universal pre-kindergarten initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,811 students served across three districts

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• District Management Council (DMC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Professional consulting firm with expertise in special education, staffing, and budgets partnered with FWSU in 2014 to study the system and publish detailed recommendations for improving student outcomes, operational efficiency, and resource allocation. FWSU has implemented DMC recommendations.
• The Abbey GroupminorOthersThe Abbey Group provides foodservice operations for FWSU schools, managing breakfast and lunch meal programs for students.
• Kelly ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKelly Services handles substitute teacher and paraprofessional recruitment and placement for FWSU, managing the substitute teacher program including daily, weekly, long-term, and building sub opportunities through their Kelly Education division.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool provides the student information system (SIS) for FWSU, including Powerschool Admin for staff, Powerschool Teacher for classroom use, and Powerschool Public for parent/student portal access.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoology serves as the learning management system (LMS) for FWSU schools, enabling course management, assignments, and online learning.
• DEW ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDEW Construction is the general contractor for the BFA Fairfax $36 million school expansion and renovation project, including elementary classroom additions, wood wing classrooms, science labs, library updates, and campus-wide sprinkler installations.
• NCSS (Northwestern Counseling & Support Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCSS provides school-based clinician services and community-based mental health counselors in FWSU schools, offering outpatient counseling and other services for students and families.
• Invest EAPminorOthersFree and confidential Vermont-based Employee Assistance Program providing counseling and wellbeing resources for FWSU employees and family members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bfafairfax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-west-supervisory-union

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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