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5 days ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union will welcome a new facilities director next year. CCSU Superintendent Matt Foster noted Thomas A. Bricco is an experienced school facilities director from Wisconsin with an education background and looked to be a great fit for the district. kAmqC:44@ 92D 366? 5:C64E@C @7 724:=:E:6D 2E E96 $49@@= s:DEC:4E @7 q6=@:E[ (:D4][ D:?46 yF=J a_ab] !C:@C E@ E92E 96 H@C<65 2D 5:C64E@C @7 @A6C2E:@?D 7@C 3FD:?6DD6D 2?5 ?@?AC@7:ED]k^Am kAmqC:44@ :D 2? pC>J G6E6C2?
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1 week ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
The Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Board unanimously approved adopting a new strategic plan and discussed the SU’s mission statement, while at the same meeting, expressed fears that the newly passed education reform bill would lead to the SU’s demise. The CCSU Board met Monday evening as the Vermont Legislature was approving H.454, a reform bill intended to usher in wide-ranging changes to Vermont’s education governance and finance structure in the coming years.
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1 week ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
In a split vote, the Peacham School Board voted this week to send a letter to the Vermont School Boards Association detailing concerns with the organization’s school reform advocacy and organizational transparency. School board members Andra Hibbert, Dan Devine, Alex MacLean and Diana Senturia all voted to sign the letter, while School Board Chair Mark Clough, who is the board’s representative to the VSBA and serves as the statewide association’s vice president was the lone dissenter.
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1 week ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
Late Monday, the Vermont Legislature approved legislation that will introduce sweeping changes to Vermont’s education system - revamping governance, the funding formula, property tax calculations, what independent schools can receive public tuition, and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
The Kingdom East School District has about 400 students enrolled in its summer program, which had faced funding concerns following action by the US Department of Education to restrict the expenditure of some remaining COVID-19 relief funds.
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
Discover St. Johnsbury has launched a fundraising campaign to help cover unexpected production costs for the effort to replace the four roadside welcome signs on the main approaches to St. Johnsbury. The organization is hoping to raise $3,000 to close the gap, with the Town of St. Johnsbury kicking in some additional funds to see the project through. kAm%96 7F?5C2:D6C 42? 36 7@F?5 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^8:G63FEE6C]4@>^$6FfKeQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm9EEADi^^8:G63FEE6C]4@>^$6FfKek^2mk^Am kAmv:==:2?
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
The summer food program being launched within the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union is taking shape and will likely include two locations with service four days a week. CCSU Child Nutrition Director Tanika Stewart updated the Caledonia Cooperative School Board at their regular meeting this week about how plans were taking shape to hold free meal sites for area youth over the summer. kAmpE E96 =2DE >66E:?8 @7 E96 r2= r@@A 3@2C5[ H9:49 @G6CD66D q2C?6E[ (2=56?
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
St. Johnsbury’s beloved Kiwanis Pool, a summer staple for the community, has hit an unexpected snag. Initially slated to open next Tuesday, the pool’s opening has now been pushed back by several weeks, with a target opening date of July 7 due to a major leak in its plumbing system. Kiwanis volunteers began filling the enormous pool about 10 days ago in preparation for the summer season.
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
The Caledonia Food Co-op marked a major milestone at its annual meeting Tuesday, the first held in its own building on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury. Members, board representatives, and community stakeholders gathered to review progress, honor longtime contributors, and strategize for the final phase of funding and development. The evening opened with a poignant remembrance of Margaret Healey, an original board member and treasurer whose steadfast leadership helped shape the Co-op’s foundation.
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2 weeks ago | 
caledonianrecord.com | Andrew McGregor
The Vermont Department of Labor announced that a pilot project proposed by the Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce has been selected as one of two projects to be supported by the state’s new Workforce Expansion Program. The Workforce Expansion Program is a two-year initiative designed to strengthen regional workforce systems by fostering collaboration among employers, educators, and community partners. It was enacted in Act 183 of 2022.
