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Board considers study of moving Hinesburg middle‑grade students to Charlotte
Summary
The board discussed authorizing administrators to form a study committee to explore shifting Hinesburg middle‑school students to Charlotte schools to increase program offerings and possibly reduce costs; members emphasized student opportunity and community engagement.
District leaders briefed the board on a proposal to study relocating middle‑grade students from Hinesburg to Charlotte. Superintendent Adam Bunting said early conversations had focused on potential student opportunity benefits — expanded course and extracurricular offerings and better athletic/facility access at Charlotte — and on operational questions, including costs and community impacts.
Gary, the finance lead, estimated potential cost savings around $500,000 annually if such a consolidation proceeded, but administrators and board members stressed the figure is an early estimate and that the study should center on student outcomes and community engagement rather than immediate budget fixes.
Board member Keith said discussions dating back to before district consolidation had considered similar ideas and expressed support for a formal study committee. Board members agreed the next step would be a June action to formally charge administrators to assemble an administrative study team (not a board committee) to examine feasibility, impacts on student engagement, transportation, facility capacity, staffing and community concerns. The board emphasized transparency and long timelines for community input before any decision.
No decision was made; board members asked administrators to return findings and recommendations for further board consideration.
