WSESD Board
The Windham Southeast School District Board of Directors oversees the operations of schools in the towns of Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, and Putney.
The WSESD Board holds its regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Please note that the ZOOM links for all meetings are found with the agendas for each meeting.
Windham Southeast School District (WSESD) Board of Directors – Upcoming Meetings
The Windham Southeast School District Policy and Amendment Committee will meet Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm in the WSESU Central Office, 53 Green Street, Brattleboro
The Windham Southeast School District Independent Budget Review Committee will meet Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00PM at the Austine Campus and via zoom.
The Windham Southeast School District Independent Budget Review Committee will meet Wednesday, February 05, 2025 at 5:00PM via zoom only.
The Windham Southeast School District Independent Budget Review Committee will meet Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00PM via zoom only.
The Windham Southeast School District Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 In the WRCC Cusick Conference Room and remotely via Zoom. This meeting includes the Warning Article for School Board Director Elections.
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The Annual Meeting of the WSESD Board will take place – March 18, 2025
FY26 Budget Development Timeline
WSESD FY26 Proposed Budget- Summary
WSESD FY26 Proposed Budget – Detail
WSESD FY26 Proposed Budget – Draft 2
Secondary FY26 Proposed Budget as of 11/22/2024
WSESD FY26 Elementary Budget Draft as of 11/19/24
WSESD 2025 Election Warning Article – Signed 1-28-2025 for Elections on March 4, 2025
WSESD Board Candidates for 2025 Election
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WSESD Board Meeting Norms
- Use sensitivity when discussing school matters.
- Avoid referring to individual staff members or students unless necessary.
- Engage in respectful and non-judgemental listening.
- Contribute to an environment where all can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings .
- Contribute to an environment where all can feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings .
- Assume positive intentions.
- We are all here for the WSESD community & students.
- We are all here for the WSESD community & students.
- Be accountable for impact.
- Even when we have very positive intentions, we can still cause harm. When we respond to negative impact, we commit to:
- Step 1: Acknowledge the harm that has been caused, regardless of the intent of individual’s actions
- Step 2: Seek a path forward that is informed by restorative practices
- Even when we have very positive intentions, we can still cause harm. When we respond to negative impact, we commit to:
- Board discussions should include all voices equally.
- Share your perspective on an issue when appropriate. Be mindful of leaving space for other voices. Do not dominate the discussion. Do not talk over or interrupt other speakers. Avoid cross-talk; wait to be recognized by the chair before speaking.
- Share your perspective on an issue when appropriate. Be mindful of leaving space for other voices. Do not dominate the discussion. Do not talk over or interrupt other speakers. Avoid cross-talk; wait to be recognized by the chair before speaking.
- Be mindful of each other’s time.
- Start meetings on time. Keep comments on the topic and avoid lengthy monologues. Recognize the goal of ending meetings by 9:00.
- Start meetings on time. Keep comments on the topic and avoid lengthy monologues. Recognize the goal of ending meetings by 9:00.
- Shared responsibility
- All board members will be included in developing meeting agendas collaboratively.
This is a living document – the board can adjust these norms as needed.
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Annual Meeting – March 19, 2024 – Link to Video of Annual Meeting
Minutes of the March 19, 2024 WSESD Annual Meeting
Link to WSESD Annual Report & Proposed FY2025 Budget
Link to Final Report of the WSESD Independent Budget Review Committee (posted 3-18-24)
Link to Preliminary Report of the WSESD Independent Budget Review Committee (posted 3-1-24)
Link to 2/26 School Board Candidates Forum Video
WSESD 2024 Annual Meeting Warning Article Signed 2-13-2024 for Annual Meeting on March 19, 2024.
WSESD 2024 Election Warning Article – Signed 1-30-2024 for Elections on March 5, 2024
Final Report of the WSESD Independent Budget Review Committee
WSESD 2024 Annual District Report
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WSESD Official School Board Direct Election Results – March 7, 2023
WSESD Unofficial School Board Direct Election Results – March 7, 2023
WSESD March 21, 2023 – Annual District Meeting Warning Articles
WSESD Independent Budget Review Committee Proposed FY ’24 Budget Report
WSESD 2023 Annual District Report
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Election Results – March 1, 2022
Public Information Meeting on the Proposed FY ’23 Budget – Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
WSESD March 1, 2022 Warning Articles
WSESD March 1, 2022 Sample Ballot
WSESD Five-Year Capital Plan By Site
WSESD FY’23 Independent Budget Review Committee Report
WSESD March 2, 2021 Election – Official Results
WSESD School Withdrawal Flyer 2021 (Long Form)
WSESD School Withdrawal Flyer 2021 (Short Form)
Public Information Meeting on the Proposed FY ’22 Budget – Tuesday, February 23, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
WSESD March 2, 2021 Warning Articles
WSESD March 2, 2021 Sample Ballot
WSESD 2021 Annual Report and Proposed FY 22 Budget
WSESD FY ’22 Proposed Budget Summary and Expense Detail