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Proposed FY26 Budget:
For 2025-26 School Year

On or before Tuesday, March 4, 2025, residents of Shelburne, Williston, Charlotte, St. George and Hinesburg will be asked to approve the budget for all public schooling in Champlain Valley School District.

More information about this budget, its impact on CVSD schools and taxpayers, and where, when and how to vote is available throughout this page.

If you have more questions, email cvsdschoolboard@cvsdvt.org.

Summary of CVSD FY26 Budget

CVSD FY26 Budget Details

Town Meeting TV
Budget Presentation

KEY DATES:
March 3, 2025 - CVSD Informational Meeting, CVU 5:00 pm, and online
March 4, 2025 - Town Meeting Day, voting all day in each town.

Upcoming Informational Meetings

At the following meetings, members of the CVSD school board and administration will be presenting about the CVSD FY26 budget and its impacts on taxes and schools. 


Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Charlotte Library, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Shelburne/Charlotte/Hinesburg Rotary
Friday, Feb. 7 – Charlotte Senior Center, 12-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – Shelburne Community School, Library, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13 - CVU 8th Grade Parent Night, 6:30-7:45 p.m. (tabling)
Wednesday, Feb. 19 – Hinesburg Community School, Flexspace, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20 – St. George Select Board Meeting, St. George Town Hall, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 1 – Charlotte Town Meeting, Charlotte Central School
Monday, Mar. 3 – CVSD Informational Meeting, CVU, 5 p.m.

Budget Ballot Overview
FY26 Tax Implications

Budget Explainer & Frequently Asked Questions

FY26 Budget Infographic - Voting Overview
FY26 Budget Infographic - Early Voting
FY26 Budget Infographic - Budget Overview
FY26 Budget Infographic - Budget Increase
FY26 Budget Infographic - Property Tax Overview
FY26 Budget Infographic - Taxes
FY26 Budget Infographic - Student Achievement
FY26 Budget Infographic - Class Sizes
FY26 Budget Infographic - Factors Impacting Budget
FY26 Budget Infographic - Personnel Reductions
FY26 Budget Infographic - Property Tax Credit

CVSD Reductions

Budget-Related Presentations from CVSD Board Meetings

Recent Budget-Related News & Communications

Voting Information

Residents will vote on the CVSD budget by Australian ballot at their local polling places on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, or you can request a ballot early to vote in person or by mail.

Ballots will not automatically be mailed.

Polling Places on
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Charlotte - Charlotte Town Hall
Hinesburg - Hinesburg Town Hall
Shelburne - Shelburne Town Center, Gymnasium
Williston - Williston Armory
St. George - St. George Town Hall

Early & Absentee Voting

Ballots will be available for early and absentee voting beginning February 12. You can request a ballot by phone, email or in person at your town office.

Or you can request your ballot online at https://mvp.vermont.gov/. When selecting the date range, enter 01/01/2025-12/31/2025. 

Ballots will not automatically be mailed.

Resources to Understand the Budget and Vermont's Education Finance System

Property Tax Reduction

You may be eligible for a property tax credit if your household income is less than $115,000.

To apply for a tax reduction, contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at www.tax.vermont.gov/property/tax-credit or call 802-828-2505