Blue Mountain Union School District Board
ABOUT THE BOARD
Introduction
The Blue Mountain Union School District Board consists of elected board members who are responsible for ensuring an education for all students in the community and overseeing the operation of Blue Mountain Union School, a pre-K-12 school with students from the communities of Groton, Ryegate, and Wells River.
Board meetings take place the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm at Blue Mountain Union School, 2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT, unless otherwise notified.
Board meetings are open to the public. Community attendance and participation are always welcome!
Email contact for the BMUSD Board: bmuboard@oesu.org
2026 Annual Meeting & Budget Information
2026 Annual Meeting Warning
FY27 Proposed Budget Documents
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2026 Annual Report
2026 ANNUAL REPORT
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LEARN ABOUT THE FY27 BUDGET
Annual Meeting & Budget Vote Details
Annual Meeting & Informational Hearing
DATE: Monday, March 2, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Blue Mountain Union School- 2420 US Route 302, Wells River, VT 05081
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89132302526?pwd=FVeyG5IpZaXdSPILDdm3qx4auQVaLp.1
Meeting ID: 891 3230 2526 | Passcode: 761757
PLEASE NOTE: Remote participants in the Zoom meeting will NOT be able to vote on articles and will be utilizing the remote option for informational purposes ONLY.
Budget Vote by Australian Ballot
DATE: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
LOCATIONS:
Groton Voters: Groton Community Building
Ryegate Voters: Ryegate Corner Town Hall
Wells River Voters: Wells River Village Garage
To request an absentee ballot, please contact your Town Clerk as soon as possible.
How Vermont Funds Schools
Meetings
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Policies
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Annual Reports
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Budgets
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Audit Reports
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Open Meeting Violation Notice Procedure
Act 73- School District Redistricting
Learn About Act 73 & School Redistricting
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09/22/25 BMU Act 73 Community Forum
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Our Letters to the Redistricting Task Force
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BMU Board News & Meeting Notifications
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Please join the BMUSD in a Community Information Forum regarding their proposed FY27 budget.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Shawn Burroughs
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2028 | Town: Ryegate
BMUSD Committees: Policy
Sasha Emerson
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2024-2027 | Town: Groton | OESU Board Member
Community Relations Committee & Negotiations Committee, | OESU Finance Committee
Megan Foy
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2028 | Town: Groton
BMUSD Committees: Community Relations Committee
Allison Ingerson
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2026 | Town: Groton
BMUSD Committees: Budget & Operations, Policy
James Jobin
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2028 | Town: Ryegate
BMUSD Committees: Budget & Operations
Daniel LaCoss
BMUSD Board Member- Vice-Chair | Term: 2024-2026 | Town: Ryegate | OESU Board Member
BMUSD Committees: Negotiations, | OESU Strategic Planning Committee
Anna Morrison
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2027 | Town: Ryegate
BMUSD Committees: Policy
Kelsey Root-Winchester
BMUSD Board Chair | Term: 2025-2028 | Town: Wells River | OESU Board Member
BMUSD Committees: Budget & Operations, Negotiations, Policy, | OESU Negotiations Committee
Alissa Smith
BMUSD Board Member | Term: 2025-2026 | Town: Wells River
BMUSD Community Relations Committee, River Bend Board