ACSD FY26 Budget Development
The Budget Development Process
Our FY26 Budget development process began in October 2024 and concludes in January 2025. A final budget is presented to the ACSD School Board in January for approval. Once approved by the ACSD Board, the FY26 Budget is sent to the voters to approve on Town Meeting Day, March 4, 2025. We are working to create a spending plan that protects and preserves the trust of our voters, advances the work of our Strategic Plan, and honors the values that have led to widespread and historic support of public education within our ACSD community. You can find Budget Warnings, resource materials, and opportunities for community engagement below.
ACSD FY26 Budget Overview
Annual Report & Budget Book
Warnings
Public Engagement
Shape Takes with Dr. Wendy Baker 1/17/15
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 Staff Q&A ~ Superintendent Baker has held a series of Budget Q+A for all ACSD Staff. Details are shared with staff by email.
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Many decisions that impact our budget are made at the state level. You can find your legislator's contact information to share your perspective here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/
Past Opportunities:
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Public Input Session for the ACSD Community ~ Thursday January 9 @ 6:30pm. Superintendent Baker will host a discussion for the ACSD community to ask questions and share feedback. Watch the recording above.
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On October 22, 2024, ACSD hosted community conversations to inform the first draft of our budget. These meetings were held simultaneously in the MUHS library and at Bridport, Cornwall, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, and Weybridge schools. All ACSD community members were invited to join any location.
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Community members were also invited to share their thoughts through a written survey. The full results of the community conversations and the survey were shared with the ACSD Board.
January Budget Presentations
Superintendent Baker's 1/6/25 Budget Presentation
Matt Corrente, Director of Finance & Operations
1/6/25 Presentation of the Draft FY26 Budget
Budget Resources & Readings
ACSD context:
- Superintendent Baker’s Op-Ed to the Addison Independent on October 17, 2024 which offers background and context for this budget cycle.
- ACSD's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
Statewide context:
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Identifying an Adequate Education Spending Level in Vermont ~ Picus & Odden Report to the Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
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How Does Vermont Fund its Schools? The video below and further reading from Vermont Public offers an overview: