Lake Region Union High School

Understanding the Vote to reconsider the LRUEMSD Annual Meeting Budget and Capital Fund Votes of March 11, 2024 1. Who can vote? All registered voters of the towns of Albany, Barton (including Orleans), Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, and Westmore. 2. Article One: This a vote to determine if voters wish to reconsider the LRUEMSD Annual Meeting Budget vote of March 11th, 2024. This means that if people want to reconsider the March 11th budget vote they should vote yes. If people do not want to reconsider the March 11th budget vote, they should vote no on this article. If the majority of voters vote yes to reconsider, then Articles 1B and 1C can be reconsidered and voted on. At this time the LRUEMSD Board will present the details of the budget. The budget was voted for $17,387,565. A detailed presentation of why this was needed was presented on March 11th. The voters would then vote to approve the original figure of $17,387,565 which the Board believes is necessary for the coming fiscal year. Additional information. • At the presently voted $17,387,565, voters will likely be responsible for approximately 47-50% of that figure, with state aid absorbing the rest. If this figure is lowered, that might not be the case. • If an alternate figure is voted, it is up to the Board to determine where cuts would be made. These could include teachers, paraprofessionals, transportation, extra-curricular activities, special programs, and everything else. This could also include needed building maintenance and repairs. 3. Article Two: This a vote to determine if voters wish to reconsider the LRUEMSD Capital Fund vote of March 11th, 2024. This means that if people want to reconsider the March 11th Capital Fund vote they should vote yes. If people do not want to reconsider the Capital Fund March 11th vote, they should vote no on this article. If they vote Yes, at this time the Board will present the details of the necessity for increasing the Capital Fund for LRUEMSD Schools, which was $500,000. Additional Information • It is important for voters to understand that in the previous three years most of the repairs to our building were accomplished through Grant Money including ESSER Funds from the Federal Government. Our schools all need work, and the grant money is ending. - The $500,000 that the Board asked for would be spent almost immediately on delayed and current repairs and replacements. This still does not cover all of the necessary and pending projects. • According to Truex-Collins Engineering Reports our schools could cost $108,000,000 to make them sustainable. • If the School Board cannot meet its bills a bond would have to be considered and voted on. The voters would then vote to approve the original $500,000 to the Capital Reserve Fund, to be used for repairs, replacements, and/or upgrading structural components and operating systems in projects costing more than $10,000 as overseen by the LRUEMSD Board Facilities Committee.

over 1 year ago, Central Office Communications

To all OCSU families, faculty, and staff. There was an incident of a water main break at the Orleans School, today, Monday, May 13th. All students and staff are safe. Local fire department and agencies are on site and evacuating water from the basement from the Orleans School. In order to assess damage and next steps, the Orleans School will be closed for staff and students May 14 and 15 and Principal Laliberty or Superintendent Chamberlin will reach out the afternoon of Wednesday the 15th with an update. Notice to all families staff and students, the entire Orleans School Campus, building, playground and ball fields are off limits until further notice.

over 1 year ago, Central Office Communications

From the Superintendent's Office: The Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District (LRUEMSD) FY25 Budget Reconsideration Vote will occur on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m at Lake Region Union High School. Please visit www.ocsu.org to review the June 3, 2024 Warning and March 11, 2024 LRUEMSD Annual Report.

over 1 year ago, Central Office Communications

Last Student Day for all OCSU schools EXCEPT Brownington: Thursday, June 13th and will be a half day. Brownington's last student day is Friday, June 14th - also a half day.

over 1 year ago, Central Office Communications

A reminder that there is a joint board meeting tonight at Lake Region at 6pm. The full agenda is linked below. The meeting is in-person only; no remote option will be provided. Besides normal board business, there will a presentation by Truexcollins. The Truexcollins reports are also linked below. We hope to see folks tonight! Meeting agenda: https://5il.co/2jgox Truexcollins reports: https://www.ocsu.org/article/1561631

over 1 year ago, Jeff Coburn

Upcoming Board Meetings April 29, 2024 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District Board: https://5il.co/2jgox Lake Region Union High School District Board: https://5il.co/2jgrl May 1, 2024 OCSU Board: https://5il.co/2jis9 May 6, 2024 Lake Region Union High School District Board: https://5il.co/2jitd

over 1 year ago, Central Office Communications

LRUHS Live and Silent Auction Our Awesome Auction is in 4 days! Here is a link to the AUCTION CATALOG: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tClZ0V72UdpkHKosKWtL60wdcNA1Inmoxe9b3zl3-IM/edit

almost 2 years ago, Central Office Communications

OCSU Faculty, Staff, Families and Students; Please be aware that Monday, April 8, 2024 will be an Early Release Day for the staff and students of OCSU (Towns of Albany, Barton, Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans and Westmore) so that they may have the opportunity to witness the Solar Eclipse with their families and friends! We will follow our normal early release times for each school. If you have questions, please call your child's school building administrator for details on release times. The OCSU Faculty and Staff will remain at school until 1:00 p.m. on April 8th to ensure all children have been picked up by parents, walked safely home or have boarded our buses. We wish everyone a safe afternoon! Enjoy this once in a lifetime experience! I want to publicly thank our LRUEMS Board, LRUHS Board and OCSU Board for providing this option for staff, students and families! Take Care! Ms. Chamberlin

almost 2 years ago, Penny Chamberlin

March 11, 2024 — Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District Annual Meeting: The time that was published on our original warning and annual report was incorrect and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. See meeting information on our website. https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2023-2024-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-elementary-middle-school-district/03-11-24-lreumsd-annual-meeting/590965

almost 2 years ago, Central Office Communications

The LR Post is the student newspaper for Lake Region Union High School. The paper is constantly being updated. Read the latest article today at https://www.lrpost.org

almost 2 years ago, Rick Kelley

Just a reminder that OCSU has its own app! Apple iPhone store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orleans-central-su/id6446097189 Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.orleanscsu&pli=1 Check us out!

almost 2 years ago, Jeff Coburn

Check out the latest OCSU district music newsletter! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BV9fr3uE2yMkrqwyjwtOKqRuKd55av5n/view?usp=sharing

almost 2 years ago, Jeff Coburn

All are invited to the LRUHS music department Mardis Gras variety show! The event is Monday, February 12, 6:30pm, at the Irasburg Town Hall.

almost 2 years ago, Jeff Coburn

K-8 Reconfiguration Data Collection Dear Orleans Central Supervisory Union Parents and Guardians; The Lake Region Elementary Middle School District Board is researching the possibility of implementing a grade band reconfiguration across our six K-8 schools for next year (August 2024). This process requires the review of data and various models in order to make a well-informed decision. If you want to follow the discussion, please go to the OCSU.org website and under the Board Option you will find board meeting agendas and minutes. One of the data points that must be collected is feedback and input from our families. If you have or will have a child(ren) in one of our K-8 schools during the 2024-2025 school year (from the towns of Albany, Barton, Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans and Westmore), please take a few minutes to complete this online survey. PLEASE use this link: https://forms.gle/9FCsmuvHJHG3hX6A9 If you are unable to complete it electronically, please stop in at one of our school’s offices or the Central Office on 130 Kinsey Road in Barton to fill out a paper copy. We appreciate your time and effort in this process. We need to collect all feedback and input from this survey by Wednesday, February 7th at 4:00 p.m. If you need assistance, feel free to contact any of the principal offices or call my office at 802-525-1204.

almost 2 years ago, Central Office Communications

Lake Region Union High School Board Opening The LR board is looking to fill a vacancy on the board with a legal resident from the town of Glover. This position is currently vacant and the board will hope to fill at elections on March 20, 2024 at the Annual Meeting. If you are interested, please attend the annual meeting (7:30 pm at LR). For resources on being a school board member, visit: vtvsba.org

almost 2 years ago, Central Office Communications

Check out the OCSU Resources and Notices page for information on addressing peer pressure, as well as resources on protecting students from online drug dealers. https://www.ocsu.org/page/public-notices

almost 2 years ago, Jeff Coburn