Barre Unified Union School District

What Barre Unified Union School District does

Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under the Barre Supervisory Union in central Vermont, serving the residents of Barre City and Barre Town across four schools: Barre City Elementary & Middle School (BCEMS), Barre Town Middle & Elementary School (BTMES), Spaulding High School (SHS), and Spaulding Educational Alternatives (SEA). The district was formed through Vermont Act 46 consolidation and is governed by an elected school board, with Emilie Knisley serving as Superintendent. BUUSD provides comprehensive PreK-12 academic instruction, special education services, career and technical education pathways, driver's education, and alternative education, supplemented by early childhood education under Act 166 universal pre-K funding, McKinney-Vento homeless education support, and a Nourish Barre school nutrition program that delivers universal free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision through a July 2024 partnership with Genuine Foods. Staffing stands at 431 constituents across 36 departments.

Name

Barre Unified Union School District

Legal name

Barre Unified Union School District

Website

https://buusd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Barre Unified Union School District is a Vermont public school district operating four PreK-12 schools (BCEMS, BTMES, SHS, SEA) for residents of Barre City and Barre Town, delivering academic, special education, nutrition, and support services funded by property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• School nutrition services
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from Vermont education property taxes levied on residential and commercial properties within the district. Tax rates are determined through annual budget votes and state education funding formulas including Act 127 and Act 130.
2. State Education Funding: Per-pupil state education funding based on weighted average daily membership (WADM) formulas determined by student demographics and special program participation.
3. Federal Grants (ESSER): One-time federal emergency relief funds including ESSER I ($1,006,964), ESSER II ($4,673,890), and ESSER III ($10,495,696) for COVID-19 recovery, learning loss mitigation, and educational technology.
4. Federal Title I Funding: Annual federal Title I, Part A formula grants to support closing educational achievement gaps for disadvantaged students.
5. Second Meals and Adult Meals: Revenue from students purchasing second meals ($2.25 breakfast, $3.25 lunch) and adults purchasing meals ($3.25 breakfast, $5.25 lunch). First student meals are provided free under CEP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Barre Unified Union School District operates as a Vermont public school district delivering comprehensive PreK-12 education, special education, early childhood programs, school nutrition, and student support services across four schools in Barre City and Barre Town. The district provides K-8 instruction through two elementary/middle schools, 9-12 instruction and career pathways through Spaulding High School, alternative education through Spaulding Educational Alternatives, universal pre-K through Act 166, free meals to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and driver's education.

Product overview

The Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD) is a public school district serving Barre City and Barre Town in Vermont, operating four main schools: Barre City Elementary & Middle School (BCEMS), Barre Town Middle & Elementary School (BTMES), Spaulding High School (SHS), and Spaulding Educational Alternatives (SEA). The district provides comprehensive educational services including early childhood education (Pre-K programs), K-12 academic instruction, special education (Special Services), career and technical education, driver's education, and alternative education pathways. Supporting services include the Technology Department (managing 1:1 Chromebook program), Nourish Barre school nutrition (food service provided by Genuine Foods), Summer Meals Program, McKinney Vento homeless assistance, and curriculum/instruction support through instructional coaches. The district is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under a strategic plan focused on equitable access, communications, curriculum & career pathways, student wellness, and student engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nourish Barre: Brand name for BUUSD's School Nutrition Services department, launched in July 2024. The branding reflects commitment to nutritious meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Products and services

• Barre City Elementary & Middle School (BCEMS) Public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 in Barre City, offering core academic programs, special education services, and extracurricular activities including band and chorus.
• Barre Town Middle & Elementary School (BTMES) Public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 in Barre Town, offering core academic programs, the ECO class environmental program, and various extracurricular activities.
• Spaulding High School (SHS) Comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12, offering academic programs, athletics, JROTC, driver's education, and career preparation pathways.
• Spaulding Educational Alternatives (SEA) Alternative educational program offering flexible pathways to graduation for students who need non-traditional learning environments.
• Early Education / Pre-K Programs Pre-kindergarten programs for children ages 3-5 offered at Barre City and Barre Town schools, with partnerships with community-based pre-qualified providers under Vermont Act 166 universal pre-K funding.
• Nourish Barre School Nutrition Services District-wide school nutrition program providing nutritious meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients through food service provider Genuine Foods, operating under Community Eligibility Provision to provide universal free meals to all students.
• Special Services Comprehensive special education services including specialized instruction, modified curricula, accommodations, related services, Section 504 accommodations, McKinney-Vento homeless education, foster care coordination, and Extended School Year programs.
• Technology Department Services Technology support services including 1:1 Chromebook program for students, helpdesk ticketing via ZenDesk, classroom technology resources, and internet safety programs for students and staff.
• Summer Meals Program Summer Food Service Program providing meals to children ages 18 and under during summer break, including multi-day meal boxes with breakfasts and lunches distributed weekly at community locations.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Services supporting families experiencing housing crises through the federal McKinney-Vento Act, including educational services, provisions, and transportation assistance to maintain school stability.
• Curriculum and Instruction Services District curriculum coordination including instructional coaching, literacy support, professional development, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation across classrooms.
• Driver's Education Driver's education program at Spaulding High School for students with at least 6 credits, offering quarterly courses meeting Vermont DMV and Agency of Education requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Universal free meals for all students through CEP participation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration22 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genuine FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Effective July 1, 2024, Genuine Foods was selected as BUUSD's new food service provider for all schools. The company provides locally sourced, scratch-made meals with diverse cuisines. Their School Nutrition Team includes Monica Tolman as Director. The partnership includes interactive menu systems and dietary accommodation processes.
• Encore Renewable EnergyminorOthersEncore Renewable Energy made a community impact donation to BUUSD, with the Superintendent and SEA Director accepting the check. Represents corporate community investment in local education.
• Pre-Qualified Pre-K ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBUUSD partners with local and regional pre-qualified pre-kindergarten programs to provide families with flexible early education options outside public schools. Providers are listed through the Vermont Bright Futures system.
• Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI)coreTechnology or IntegrationVEHI administers health insurance plans for BUUSD employees including Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage. VEHI also sponsors the PATHpoints wellness program for district staff.
• Vermont Agency of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing oversight, funding formulas, Act 166 universal pre-K guidance, ESSER funds administration, and policy frameworks including Vermont's Education Recovery plan.
• Community Agencies (McKinney-Vento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUUSD collaborates with local human service agencies, the medical community, and community organizations to support homeless students and provide coordinated services through the McKinney-Vento Act.
• WVSA Regional Act 166 CoordinatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRebecca Webb serves as the WVSA Regional Act 166 Coordinator helping providers become approved BUUSD pre-kindergarten providers and access tuition funding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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