Senate Committee on Education

 

AGENDA

 

Canaan Memorial High School

November 12, 2025

Last Updated 11/13/2025 9:05 AM

 

Common theme for all visits: How do we provide excellent educational opportunity for every Vermont child? With this visit, we will focus on meeting that challenge in a school setting that is truly small by necessity.

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-education.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

10:15 AM                   Student Panel

Topic: What's working for you? What isn't? What challenges do you face? Student voices highlighting both the strengths and challenges of learning in a small, rural school. Opportunity for Committee members to hear directly from students about their experiences.

 

11:00 AM                   School Tour

Guided tour of Canaan Memorial Schools

 

11:30 AM                   Lunch with Students

Senate Education joins students in the cafeteria to share a meal and informal conversation. A firsthand look at their school community and daily routines.

 

12:15 PM                   Educator and Leadership Discussion

Roundtable with Elementary, High School, CTE Teachers, Principal, Superintendent, After School Program Coordinator (EPIC).

 

Topics include:

                   How CTE and educational programs create real opportunities in rural Vermont

                   Innovative ways schools provide quality education despite geographic and resource limitations

                   Strengths of the "small by necessity" model and how schools adapt to meet diverse student needs

 

1:30 PM                   School Board

 

2:00 PM                   Public Forum

Open session for community members, parents, and stakeholders. A chance for the public to share perspectives on Canaan's successes, challenges, and the importance of sustaining small, rural schools. Written testimony is welcome, please send via email.

 

3:25 PM                   End of School Visit

 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact

 Lindsey Schreier at lschreier@leg.state.vt.us