Slate Valley Unified School District

Tonight - October 17, 2022 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/zns-hjwp-gae Or dial: ‪(US) +1-319-435-9078 PIN: ‪550 538 051# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1j9zp Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/1ir1q Next Board Meeting: Monday, November 14, 2022 - Fair Haven Union Middle & High School at 6:30 p.m.

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We are going to close our first community ThoughtExchange discussion question Monday evening, October 17th. If you would like to see what new exchanges have been added to rate and comment on, or if you thought of a new comment to add, please click this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/841970988 Thank you to everyone who took part in this first community wide exchange.

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Friday, October 28th!

Attached is a link to a new platform we are using to generate opinions on certain matters we are working on in our school district. The platform is called ThoughtExchange. This is the first exchange to circulate among all district parents, guardians and community members. Please take a few moments to exchange some thoughts on planning for the next academic year in relation to the school budget. Through this platform you can post a thought, along with rate and comment on others' thoughts. We value your opinions, they matter and are appreciated. All thoughts and comments remain anonymous. Thank you. To take part, just click the link below: https://tejoin.com/scroll/841970988

Custodians needed! If you are interested please contact Chris Cole, Director of Operations at 802-265-4905 or email ccole@svuvt.org.

We're looking for substitute teachers, if interested please send inquiries to comeara@svuvt.org and/or apply at www.schoolspring.com.

Tonight - September 26, 2022 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Grade School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/sto-yekm-ucu Or dial: (US) +1 234-575-2739 PIN: 848 761 377# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1ih7p Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/1i116 Next Board Meeting: Monday, October 17, 2022 - Fair Haven Union at 6:30 p.m.

The Slate Valley Music Department is holding an instrument drive for the fall semester. If you have any unused musical instruments in your home, we would be very appreciative of any donations. Please see the flyer for more information.

Tonight - September 12, 2022 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/kwt-bqts-ucy or by calling (US) +1 336-948-0111 PIN: 210 751 979# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1hpji Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/1gscc Next Board Meeting: Monday, September 26, 2022 - Fair Haven Grade School at 6:30 p.m.

Employment Opportunity: Human Resource Specialist Slate Valley Unified Union School District has a year round full-time position opening for a Human Resource Specialist. Responsibilities include all aspects of human resources for a public school district. Experience is preferred, as well as strong technology and organizational skills. Must perform other related duties as prescribed in the job description that is available upon request. For more information, please contact Cheryl Scarzello, Director of Finance at 802-265-2561 or email at cscarzello@svuvt.org All applicants must apply on www.schoolspring.com The above position will remain open until filled. EOE

As we continue with our new staff introductions, please join us in welcoming: Lisa Thayer (CES Instructional Assistant) We welcome Lisa Thayer in her role as Instructional Assistant. Lisa has been an outstanding long term substitute at CES for the larger part of last year and we coaxed her into applying for a full time position. Welcome back Lisa! Kierstin Hessert (CES Instructional Assistant) Kierstin is new to the role of an Instructional Assistant but is passionate about helping others. She is motivated and is working after hours on her degree in Psychology with a special interest in adolescent development. We will provide her with some first hand experiences. Please welcome and support Kierstin’s quest to be an effective Instructional Assistant. Chelsey Stack (Instructional Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant) Chelsey is a former resident of the area who has been living up north. She is pursuing a career in Speech and Language and this opportunity opened up in Slate Valley. She also has ties to the area. We welcome Chelsey back to our area. She is extremely excited about the prospect of the SLPA position.

Everyone in Slate Valley is getting ready for the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year! Pictured are scenes from a recent training for Boys and Girls Club staff, bus drivers, and cafeteria staff.

As we continue with our new staff introductions, please join us in welcoming: Erin Landry (CES U-Pre-K Instructional Assistant) Erin brings with her 13 years of prior school experience in Vermont and Maine as an Instructional Assistant. She has a great deal of experience working with children with disabilities and behavioral challenges. She has her Behavioral Health Professional Certificate. We are looking forward to her joining our team here at CES, welcome Erin. Kristin Boardman (CES U-Pre-K Instructional Assistant) We welcome Kristin Boardman to her new role as an Instructional Assistant. Kristin has devoted much of her life to supporting people with disabilities as a volunteer with Special Olympics. She also is seeking to make a career as an Instructional Assistant where she can officially support students with disabilities. She has done this type of work unofficially in the past with assisting friends and families, especially through the COVID shutdown. Eileen Hurlburt (CES Instructional Assistant) Eileen is starting her second career as an IA this year at CES. She has a long history in banking and has retired from that career after 40 years. Eileen has more to give and is seeking to share her gifts and talents with our students here at CES. We relish her dedication and her wholehearted commitment to challenges she takes on. Her work ethic is recognized by all of her references. Welcome Eileen!

As we continue with our new staff introductions, please join us in welcoming: Jordan Perry (CES Grades 5 and 6 Teacher) Jordan is beginning her career in education this year after interning with CES this past school year. She is a graduate of Castleton University and was a member of the Mentoring Program while a student there. Jordan was very active in extracurricular activities in her time as a student and held leadership roles while there. Amy Desantis (CES Grades 5 and 6 Teacher) Amy is a veteran educator who taught in several different positions in the same school in Connecticut for 19 years. She has relocated to Vermont and is looking forward to enjoying the home she has had here for many years. Amy has focused on Science and looks forward to working with our students on project-based learning. Emily Klee (CES School Based Clinician) Please join us in welcoming back Emily Klee to the role of School Based Clinician. Emily left us a year ago and has decided to return to VT to work once again at Slate Valley as she appreciated the emphasis we place on all students and staff and that SVU is always looking out for the Social Emotional Wellbeing of our students and staff.

Congratulations to all who were recognized on Friday at the Opening Day In-Service! SVUUSD Executive Award: FHUHS – Nicole Montana OVS – PBIS Team UVM Outstanding Teacher Award: FHGS – Archie Clark FHUHS – Lindsey Marcy SVUUSD Outstanding Teacher Award: BVS – Amanda Eddy CES – John Michael Hackett CVS – Tina Rampone FHGS – Hannah Wood FHUHS – Lindsey Marcy OVS – Kristina Knockenhauer Instructional Assistant Award: CES – Sandy Perry CVS – Veronica Lambert FHGS – Corey Kendall FHUHS – Christine Brock OVS – Sara Quesnel SVUUSD Special Service Award Letter: BVS – Pam Arel CES – 50th Anniversary Committee CVS – Dale Coombs FHGS – Middle School Alternative Program FHUHS – Eliza LeBrun OVS – Marcy Hart