The official site of the Champlain Valley South Group One Merger Study Committee
Under Vermont's Act 170, school districts across the state must study possible mergers. Addison Central, Addison Northwest, Patricia A Hannaford Career Center, and Mount Abe Unified school districts are studying this question together. A committee of school board members from all districts is doing that study. Public feedback is essential.
The four questions we must answer together
Educational Opportunity
How would a merger impact course offerings, access to career and technical education (CTE), and middle and high school programs?
Governance
What would a combined school board look like? How would each community be represented?
Money & Operations
How would a merger impact taxes, spending, buildings, and each district's ability to handle budget pressure?
Long-term Sustainability
Would merging be sustainable, both financially and for students? What are the risks of merging vs. staying separate?