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Oct 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Vermont Community Broadband Board Meeting
The Board discussed legislative initiatives, including technical corrections regarding quorum requirements for Communication Union Districts and thresholds for annual audits. The Board also addressed parking lot items, including progress on the continuity of operations plan and status updates on various legislative and administrative initiatives. Additionally, the Board reviewed BEAD grant updates, noting the signing of two grant agreements and discussing non-employment funds and a supplemental deployment round announced by the NTIA to address unserved locations.
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The meeting included an update on VCUDA's legislative initiatives and technical statute changes regarding CUD quorums and audit thresholds. Discussions were held on legislative priorities and accounting checks and balances for CUD fiduciary responsibilities. Staff presented progress on various parking lot items, including continuity of operations plans and data privacy. The board moved into executive sessions to discuss legislative issues, confidential CUD business cases, and personnel matters. An update was provided on BEAD funding, including grant agreements and the supplemental deployment round announced by NTIA.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Vermont Community Broadband Board Meeting
The Board meeting included updates on VCUDA activities, the parking lot items status, and a presentation on the VT Speed Check initiative, which is launching a new website to map broadband speeds and improve public engagement. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Affordable Long Drop Program, with progress reports provided for several grantees including DVFiber, ECFiber, Franklin Telephone Co., Maple Broadband, NEKCV, and WCVT. Key actions included the approval of the Recoupment and Transfer of Ownership Policy following stakeholder collaboration. The Board also entered executive sessions to discuss confidential business records regarding CUD business plans, contract negotiations for the BEAD update and Department of Corrections, and personnel matters.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Vermont Community Broadband Board Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes an update on VCUDA, a legislative wrap-up, and discussions regarding CPF extensions and indirect costs. The board will review the CUD business plan and receive updates on the BEAD program, with several items scheduled for executive session including a Department of Corrections request, the Recoupment and Transfer of Ownership Policy, and a personnel matter board review.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
