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• 2:30 How MVSD Makes Learning Better

  Investing in academic excellence means we can afford the best learning resources for every student, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in college, careers, and life. Our proposed budget for next year will maintain level services to help us maintain momentum while keeping our rank as one of the lowest spending districts in the state.

  Uploaded Apr 03, 2026
• 2:54 MVSD Prepares Students for the Future Featured

  Our district has increased focus on providing opportunities for students that will guide them toward success along whatever path they choose, both in school and after graduation! The community has made clear that this is a major priority, so we've planned our budget for next year to continue all of these services while still REDUCING the equalized tax rate.

  Uploaded Apr 03, 2026
• 2:30 MVSD Fosters Enthusiasm and Wellbeing

  Creating a culture of academic excellence starts with making learners enthusiastic about school! Showing students, staff and families that they are genuinely valued makes everyone feel like part of the school community, and that's why MVSD puts so many resources into programs to support physical, mental and emotional well-being.

  Uploaded Apr 03, 2026
• 2:54 MVSD Values Efficiency and Sustainability

  Operating efficiently improves student outcomes while keeping costs down at the same time! At MVSD we aim to make smart investments in staff and facilities to ensure our community gets the best value from our schools.

  Uploaded Apr 03, 2026
• 4:46 FY27 School Budget Revote Informational Presentation

  These slides will be presented by the school board to further explain the newest proposed budget for next school year.

  Uploaded Apr 03, 2026
• 2:30 Highgate Staff on the Benefits of Smart Budgeting on Instruction

  Prioritizing student success means that we closely examine data on our instruction materials and practices, and invest in what works best. In this video, Highgate Principal Yeshua Pastina and others from the Highgate School community talk about how this method works for students while keeping costs down.

  Uploaded Feb 19, 2025
• 2:29 Swanton Administrators Celebrate School Staff

  School staff are the largest and most important part of our school budget. Swanton Principal Chris Dodge and Assistant Principal Jess Bourbeau discuss some of what the staff are doing everyday to make MVSD such a great place for students to learn as well as the school and district commitment to finding the right team for this important work. This year's proposed budget has made cuts to central office staff and eliminated some vacant positions to ensure we allocate resources to the staffing that will benefit students the most while still reducing the tax burden on our community.

  Uploaded Feb 14, 2025
• 2:11 Franklin Staff Share How Professional Development Benefits Students

  Professional Development is a key benefit provided to MVSD employees in the school budget. Joyce Hakey, Principal of Franklin Central School, and teachers Laura Sullivan and Ashley Bachelder talk about how Professional Development positively impacts students. Not only that, it also makes our district more attractive to new teachers and motivates experienced teachers to stay where their expertise is cultivated and valued.

  Uploaded Feb 11, 2025
• 2:18 An Interview with MVU Middle School Principal, Christie Martin

  We asked Christie Martin, MVU Principal in charge of the Middle School, to talk a bit about how the school budget is used to provide the best outcomes possible for our students!

  Uploaded Feb 06, 2025
• 00:60 How School Attendance Helps Student Anxiety

  Anxiety is a feeling everyone experiences, and for many students it is closely related to school and attendance. In this video, mental health professionals working in MVSD explain how even though school may be a source of anxiety for many young people, regular attendance can actually reduce anxiety and even improve mental health overall. If you are interested in learning more about anxiety, including strategies you can use as a parent to help students overcome it, watch the full interview with Dr. Joelle van Lent and Fellicia Cota on our youtube page at https://youtu.be/4DH_6QZlkYY

  Uploaded Nov 20, 2023