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State Board of Education

Pursuant to Title 16 of the Vermont Statutes, Chapter 3, the State Board of Education is responsible for making regulations governing: attendance and records of attendance of all pupils, standards for student performance, adult basic education programs, approval of independent schools, disbursement of funds, and equal access for all Vermont students to a quality education. The governing regulations are outlined in the State Board of Education Rules.

Please send public comment for the State Board of Education to Jennifer.Samuelson@vermont.gov.

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Mission

The State Board and Agency of Education provide leadership, support, and oversight to ensure that the Vermont public education system enables each student to be successful.

Vision

Every learner completes his or her public education with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, continuing education, careers, and citizenship. The public education system provides flexible learning environments rich with 21st-century tools that promote self-development, academic achievement, and active engagement in learning. It operates within a framework of high expectations for every learner with support from educators, families and the community.

Membership

The Board consists of eleven members (nine voting members and two non-voting members) appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two of the Board members are Vermont high school students; one is a voting member, and the other is not. Students are appointed to a two-year term, upon the second year of service the student becomes a voting member. The other non-voting member is the Secretary of Education.

State Board of Education Member List

Student Membership

The Vermont State Board of Education has two student members who sit on the Board:

  • Grey Fearon of Vergennes Union High School (non-voting member) - Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Caleb Greenwood of Lake Region Union High School (non-voting member) - Term expires June 30, 2026

Information for future candidates: the State Board of Education usually meets on the third Wednesday of every month and establishes policies, regulations, and rules related to education in Vermont and in keeping with statutes passed by the Legislature. Candidates may apply using the Application for Gubernatorial Appointment.  Questions about the State Board of Education may be directed to Suzanne Sprague (802-828-1130) or Maureen Gaidys (802-828-0047) at the Agency of Education. Questions about the application or the nomination process itself can be directed to Tracy Ennis, Director of Boards and Commissions at the Governor’s Office at (802) 828-3333.