FY2027 Budget Development Process
Our FY27 Budget development process began in October and will conclude in January 2026. A final budget is presented to the ACSD School Board in January for approval. Once approved by the ACSD Board, the FY27 Budget is sent to the voters to approve on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We are working to create a spending plan that protects and preserves the trust of our voters, advances the work outlined in our Strategic Plan, and honors the values that have led to widespread and historic support for public education within our ACSD community. You can find Budget Warnings, resource materials, and opportunities for community engagement posted below as they become available.
ACSD FY27 Budget Overview
Annual Report & Budget Book
Warnings
WARNING
ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge
The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, Vermont on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM, to transact the following business:
ARTICLE 1: To elect the following officers: a) Moderator b) Treasurer c) Clerk
ARTICLE 2: To hear and act upon the reports of the school district officers.
ARTICLE 3: To see if the voters of the Addison Central School District will vote to authorize its Board of Directors, under 16 VSA 562 (9), to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenue for the school year.
ARTICLE 4: To do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, Vermont on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM, for a Public Information meeting to discuss Australian Ballot articles warned for vote on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Hearing will take place immediately following adjournment of the Annual Meeting of said Addison Central School District.
Mary Gill, Clerk Barbara Wilson, Chair
Addison Central School District Addison Central School District
The Addison Central School District Annual Report will be available in the following manner: Budget Book Link or call 802-382-1274 to request a copy.
WARNING
ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING – MARCH 3, 2026
Member Districts are Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge
The legal voters of the Addison Central School District are hereby warned to meet at the following polling places on March 3, 2026 to vote by Australian Ballot on the following article(s) of business:
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ARTICLE 1: Shall the voters of the Addison Central School District approve the school board to expend $52,999,495.00 which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year?
The Addison Central School District estimates that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in per pupil education spending of $15,638.00 , which is 3.58% higher than the per pupil education spending for the current year.
ARTICLE 2: Shall the voters of Addison Central School District vote to close Ripton Elementary School?
ARTICLE 3: To elect four (4) school directors from the nominees to serve on the Addison Central School District Board for the following terms:
Two (2) who are residents of Middlebury for a three-year term.
One (1) who is a resident of Bridport for a three-year term
One (1) who is a resident of Salisbury for a three-year term.
Ballots shall be commingled and counted at Middlebury Recreation Center by representatives of the Boards of Civil Authority of the member town school districts under the supervision of the District Clerk of Addison Central School District.
Mary Gill, Clerk Barbara Wilson, Chair
Addison Central School District Addison Central School District
Upcoming/Ongoing Public Engagment Opportunities:
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ACSD Board meetings: The public is always welcome to attend and offer public comment at any Board or committee meeting. Information and links about ACSD Board meetings can be found here and committee meetings can be found here. Upcoming meetings of note.
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ACSD 2025-26 Town Halls are opportunities for the Board and public to gather for an open and informal conversation. Community members from all ACSD towns are welcome to attend these in-person meetings. Upcoming Town Halls:
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January 7th at 6pm at Shoreham Elementary School
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January 15th at 6pm at Salisbury Community School
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Budget Presentations
- FY27 ACSD FY27 ACSD Budget Development Version 2 can be viewed here. This was presented to the ACSD Board on December 22, 2025.
Budget Resources & Readings
ACSD context:
- Superintendent Baker’s updates to the district can be found on the Superintendent's Page.
- ACSD's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
- December 2025 Addison Independent article shares a section on the potential Tax Impact of the draft FY27 budget.
Statewide context:
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How Does Vermont Fund its Schools? The video below (created for the FY26 Budget year) and further reading from Vermont Public offer an overview: