The Essex Junction School District is an independent governmental entity. It is not “under” the direction of the Village’s municipal government, but is its own separate legal governmental body. Simply put, the School District is not a “department” of the Village. Essex Junction voters consider matters for these two different governmental entities at separate meetings each year.
Under the direction of the Essex Junction School District for the past four decades, EJRP has flourished and is now considered a premier recreation department within Vermont....
...There is a logical case to be made for either the Village (municipal) or the Essex Junction School District to govern EJRP. Such a determination should involve measured, responsible, and thoughtful consideration by citizens. If a change from the current governance arrangement (school to village) is warranted, then local citizens and EJRP employees deserve a proper and seamless transition. Or, if a change is not warranted, then we should all rededicate energy and resources to other more pressing village and school issues."
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