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.
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 Explainer & Frequently Asked Questions
CVSD Reductions
- Overview
- What positions at CVU are impacted by employee reductions?
- What positions at the K-8 schools are impacted by employee reductions?
- What other personnel reductions are taking place at a district level, including with administration?
Overview
What positions at CVU are impacted by employee reductions?
What positions at the K-8 schools are impacted by employee reductions?
What other personnel reductions are taking place at a district level, including with administration?
Budget-Related Presentations from CVSD Board Meetings
- Special Education: November 19, 2024
- Regular Education: December 10, 2024
- Operations & Maintenance: IT, Food Service, Facilities, Construction, Transportation, and Central Office: December 17, 2024
- Revenue & Tax Summary: January 7, 2025
- Final Approval & Warnings: January 21, 2025
Recent Budget-Related News & Communications
At the end of January, Superintendent Adam Bunting, CVSD Board Chair Meghan Metzler and COO Gary Marckres sat down with CCTV & Town Meeting TV to share what you need to know about the CVSD FY26 budget.
CVSD Board Chair Meghan Metzler shares important news related to the estimated tax implications of Champlain Valley School District's proposed FY26 budget.
CVSD Board Chair Meghan Metzler shares an early December update on the FY26 budget, including an overview of the timeline and an initial look at the Tax Commissioner's December 1 letter.
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