MCS School Board Meeting 09/22/2026

The Middlebury Community Schools Board held a meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focusing on budget discussions and educational program updates. The board reviewed the advertised budget for the 2027 fiscal year, including a $20,177,125 estimate for the debt service fund with a maximum levy of $21,539,911, and an education fund budget estimate of $32,293 with a maximum levy of $9,493,736. The capital projects plan, covering expenditures over $10,000 for the next three years, was also presented, along with a bus replacement plan indicating no bus purchases for 2027. No public comments were received during the hearing. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on the Multilingual Learner (MLL) program, highlighting language screening processes, student progress assessments, and classroom activities to support English language learners. The board approved the consent agenda, including personnel updates, financial reports, and donations, with a unanimous vote. Several field trips and travel plans for staff were announced, but no new procurement contracts or capital project awards were discussed.