My name is Matt Foster, and I have the privilege to serve as CCSU Superintendent. I want to send a warm welcome to all families in the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union. I hope our students’ days of sunshine and exploration were rich with chances to grow, play, and imagine. Those summertime experiences are wonderful, and they help our students and also our staff rejuvenate their energy levels and excitement for the new school year.

The start of school is always a fresh start, and each year offers a unique set of possibilities. Each and every student brings a unique blend of experiences to our classrooms, and no two school years are ever alike. Our teachers and school leaders recognize this deeply. We feel fortunate to partner with families as we design learning experiences that honor each student’s strengths, interests, and needs.

In the spirit of continuous improvement and shared purpose, I am excited to share our recently adopted CCSU Strategic Plan. This plan was developed over the last school year with the input of families, students, and staff. The CCSU Strategic Plan frames our work across all campuses with three clear goals:

1) CCSU will strengthen its culture so that schools are places where all people want to be.

2) CCSU will become a sought-after place for talented and caring professionals, so that students are supported by the most dedicated and skilled educators possible.

3) CCSU will cement its position as a highly effective union of schools, so that every student receives equitable and high-quality education across all campuses.

Why these goals matter to you as families, and to our students, is simple. A strong culture invites collaboration, curiosity, and joy in learning. A place that attracts talented, dedicated professionals ensures that every classroom benefits from expertise, care, and innovative practice. And a well-coordinated, high-performing union of schools guarantees that every student—wherever they are in the CCSU—is supported with consistent, high-quality opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed.

We are grateful for the partnership we share with families. Your involvement—attending conferences, sharing insights about your child’s strengths and challenges, volunteering when possible, and simply staying connected with your child’s teachers—amplifies the impact of our work. Together, we create the conditions for students to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Welcome back, CCSU families. We are excited to have you back for the start of the school year on August 27.

Update from SU Facility Director, Tommy Bricco: Most of our campuses had facility improvements and repair work completed over the summer.

Danville students and staff will benefit from the HVAC work, which will allow for individual room temperature control. A lot of effort was aimed at reducing the wild temperature swings in our school building.

Twinfield benefited this summer from sidewalk and parking lot repair. The school also updated its gym to more efficient lighting. The repaving work will increase safety for our students and our community.

Cabot had a lot of external work focused on roofing and siding. There was also repair work done on the heating system. The buildings are now in better physical shape and they look great.

Barnet had its tennis courts resurfaced and its entry way door system replaced.

Waterford had their driveway and parking lot repaved.

Our schools are ready for our students, staff, and families.

Each of our schools is seeking substitute teachers. We invite you to consider becoming a substitute in any or all of our schools. Classroom teacher substitutes earn $20 per hour, while paraprofessional substitutes earn $15 per hour. Your support is crucial in ensuring our students can continue learning when their teachers or paraprofessionals need to be away. It’s an exciting time filled with growth and collaboration! Please reach out to Katie Callan at the Central Office if you are interested. You may reach Katie at 802-684-3801 ext 207 or by email: katie.callan@ccsuvt.net

If you would like to find out what is taking place at your local school please reach out to your school or explore the school website.

Vermont's Act 73 transforms education by implementing a new statewide funding formula, consolidating school districts into larger regional units, and creating new statewide standards for class sizes. Key changes include a statewide uniform property tax, a foundation formula for funding schools, restrictions on public funds going to private schools, and a School District Redistricting Task Force (SDRTF) to create larger districts. While the law sets a vision, its full implementation depends on the Legislature's approval of a map with new school districts with a minimum size of 4,000 students. The law has an uncertain timeline and fiscal impact. If the law is fully implemented, public education in the CCSU communities will change dramatically. There is a great concern around class sizes impacting current school operations and potential government reorganization away from local control, which will impact all of the CCSU school districts, but especially school districts with middle and/or high schools. Several of our school boards have already reached out to the School District Redistricting Task Force about their school district’s preferences for placement in the newly proposed redistricted school maps. You may find out more information about the task force here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: