I attended the Guilford Selectboard meeting on Jan. 25 and was disheartened by two articles being proposed for the warning for Town Meeting. In essence, these articles propose dissolving the newly formed Windham Southeast School District.
The decision to put these articles on the warnings of every town in the district left me with many questions. Why this sudden rush to throw out a model that has only recently been adopted?
The new district has only been in existence for a little over one year. Most of that time we have been grappling with a pandemic. The board governing our “new” district has had virtually no time to get its feet under it. We have not had a chance to witness the potential benefits of the merger.
Is there any plan in place of what we'd shift to if we dissolve this district? What are the financial implications?...
I happily endorse Sara Coffey for Representative of Windham-1 (Guilford and Vernon). Two years ago, I was optimistic about what she would bring to the State House in her first term, and I was not disappointed - in fact, her outreach and hard work have far exceeded my expectations.
I am so excited that Sara Coffey made the decision to run and then threw all her considerable energy and talent into the race. I have known Sara since she first moved to Guilford in 2006, and I have been so impressed by the enthusiasm and hard work she...
I am supporting Peter Shumlin for Governor for many reasons. One major reason is his unequivocal support of early childhood care and education. I worked in public education my entire career. In my roles as a classroom teacher, special educator, director of the Title I program for Windham Southeast Supervisory Union, and a member of the Vermont State Board of Education, I have been completely convinced of the vital importance of children entering elementary school ready to learn. Current research...