Colchester School District

The agenda includes a school report from Porters Point School, a districtwide food service department report, and a budget presentation for FY'27. The board will conduct the second and final reading of the Facility Usage and Rental Policy (H11), the Naming of Facilities Policy (H12), and the Special Education Policy (F29). Additionally, the agenda includes approval of a consent agenda and meeting minutes, as well as board/administration communication, correspondence, committee reports, and future agenda items.

The document provides a voting record for the Colchester School District, detailing budget decisions from May 6, 2014, to March 4, 2025. It includes the vote date, fiscal year, budget amount, budget increase percentage, and the number of 'yes' and 'no' votes, along with the delta between them, the total votes, and the percentage of 'yes' votes. The data indicates the school district's financial planning and community support over the years.

The Colchester Board of Education held a meeting that included a school report from Colchester High School, covering enrollment, attendance, assessment, and discipline data, as well as current schoolwide goals. There was also a discussion on the FY'27 budget funding mechanism and tax components. The board approved the purchase of a new custodial van and had the first reading of the Facility Usage and Rental Policy: H11, Naming of Facilities Policy: H12, and Special Education Policy: F29. Additionally, they had the second and final reading of the Vocational/Technical Center Programs Policy: F25 and Annual School Report Policy: G7. The board also approved the consent agenda and meeting minutes from previous meetings. Updates were provided on facility renovations, and future agenda items were discussed.

The Board of Education meeting included a school report from Malletts Bay School, covering enrollment, attendance, assessment, and discipline data, along with schoolwide goals and literacy skill development. There was also a presentation on the first quarterly financial update for FY'26, indicating revenue and expenditures are tracking as expected with a potential surplus. The FY'27 budget timeline was reviewed, and the board discussed and approved the purchase of a specialized transportation van. The meeting went into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

The Colchester Board of Education gathered for a luncheon at the Vermont School Boards Association (VSBA) Conference, where they were honored with the VSBA's Board Excellence Award, recognizing their commitment to student success, collaborative leadership, and governance practices.