Get on Board!
Pre-Board Candidate Training
December 12, 2023
6:00-7:00pm
The VT School Boards Association (VSBA) recognizes the value that diversity brings to school board governance. Therefore, VSBA is helping districts increase the number of qualified candidates who run for open seats and improve representation on boards. WHY? For a number of years there’s been a growing number of school districts that have had to fill board member vacancies via appointments rather than through the electoral process. By identifying resources, removing barriers and delivering information,VSBA hopes to encourage community members to consider engaging in the important service school boards provide. Please take this opportunity to learn how you can “get on board” and help make the decisions that will shape our children’s future.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzIzyUPaRAmaJpyyAUZyGA#/registration
Mary Farnsworth, Mariah Gariepy, Lee Penniman, and Bobby Walls-Thumma recently presented at the Annual Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies Conference on using music to teach social protest via the C3 Inquiry method and as historical evidence.
The deadline to sign up for SUMMER Driver's Ed is JANUARY 19th !!
Sign up in the School Counseling Office. Must have permit to sign up.
Take a break from the stresses of life and immerse yourself in the heartfelt world of the magical romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine.” Come and soak up “Love” in all of its many forms! ♥️ Performed by the Lake Region Theater Company at the Orleans Municipal Theatre. Friday, November 17th and Saturday November 18 at 6:30. Tickets at the door - $5.
A reminder to check out our new OCSU app! More details here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view
Do you want to get involved in OCSU by volunteering in the schools? Do you want to go on your child's field trip? Have you ever thought about substituting within OCSU? Have you found it difficult to get the process started?
The Orleans County Sheriff's Dept (OCSD) and OCSU will be offering completion of the entire background check process as a one-stop shop to families and staff within OCSU.
This will be held on 9/20/23 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at COFEC - 130 Kinsey Road, Barton, VT 05822.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering with us or becoming a substitute can attend. Those teachers who need BG checks for licensing can attend as well. If someone wants to volunteer in OCSU and is employed at another SU, they can come by and complete a secondary dissemination request with me if they have completed a BG check in the last three years. There will be no payment for the secondary dissemination request.
***Please note that if paying by check, you may need two checks, one for OCSU and one for OCSD.
If you have questions, please reach out to Amber Hastings in Human Resources at ahastings@ocsu.org or via phone at 802-525-1204 x130.
Are you interested in becoming a Paraeducator but don't know where to start? North Country Career Center has an opportunity for you!!
From October 19th through November 9th, they are holding a course called "Prepare to become a Paraeducator." The course will run four weeks on Thursdays from Oct 19-Nov 9 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
For additional information, use this link: https://nc3.ncsuvt.org/workforce-personal-development/education or call 802-334-5469 x3309
To sign up, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9YBmBxnMB6nVu0DPsOSSPOnl8peKLFxHCyAq1ya480X2IPw/viewform
Orleans Central has a new app! To find out more, check out this introduction video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view?usp=sharing
OCSU is hiring! Please listing our employment page for more information.
https://www.ocsu.org/page/employment-opportunities
or
https://orleanscentralvt.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment-opportunities
Lake Region's FBLA Chapter Named Vermont's 2023 Most Outstanding Chapter
Consolidated Federal Program (Titles) and ESSER Grant Data
Community Notice: Please see the link below to find out more about OCSU Grants (CFP and ESSER) and Provide Your Feedback via a survey.
https://www.ocsu.org/schoolsu-grants-information.html