November 4, 2026 School Board Meeting

The South Burlington School District regular School Board meeting was held November 4, 2026, following an executive session on legal services. Procurement and financial stewardship were discussed in the Asset Protection monitoring report: administrators described continuing audit findings related to purchase orders not being created before purchases, noted improvements in purchasing documentation, and reported adding a full-time business office generalist to strengthen financial controls. Board members also discussed whether to seek proposals for a new audit firm in a future cycle; no auditor selection or RFP was approved. Facilities discussion covered maintenance and capital needs, including work supported by a facilities bond and capital reserve, and the added costs of asbestos remediation in older buildings.

The superintendent outlined the FY2028 budget-development process, including public Budget Blitz sessions, a preliminary budget presentation planned for December 2, and a target for board approval of a proposed budget on January 13. The district reported an estimated 2.5% health-insurance increase for the next fiscal year. The board adopted policies F4 and D9 and accepted monitoring reports on asset protection and compensation and benefits; no contract awards, bids, or specific vendor purchases were approved at the meeting.