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.
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
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
OCSU is hiring!
Check out https://www.ocsu.org/page/employment-opportunities for a listing of current opportunities.
If you are interested in becoming a substitute, scroll below the ad board and download the sub packet for more information.
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
LRUEMSD Board Meeting 12-11-23 VIRTUAL ONLY
Due to the weather, the school board chair has decided to hold tonight's LRUEMSD board meeting VIRTUAL ONLY. Stay home and stay safe.
Log in:meet.google.com/ekf-cgwu-kwi
Join by phone:(US) +1 484-531-2223 PIN: 135 000 663#
Stay home and stay safe.
The 2023-23 middle school basketball schedule is online.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AKeDtmeO1HR75wOuk3yobFef-KKmKyqDtzhX0YkMAI8/edit#gid=0
Please note changes may occur due to weather or other circumstances. Check your school athletics page for additional information.
OCSU Parents and Guardians, a reminder to please complete this after school program survey by December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle Gray, rgray@ocsu.org. Thank you for your help! https://forms.gle/HZKiemFERjVLuYzk7
OCSU Parents and Guardians,
We need your help! We want to create an after-school and summer program that is helpful to your child and convenient for you. The survey below will only take a few minutes to fill out. Please complete the survey by December 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle Gray, rgray@ocsu.org. Thank you for your time!
https://forms.gle/HZKiemFERjVLuYzk7
The latest Price Chopper "tools for schools" forms are now on our website! Click here for a direct link:
https://5il.co/2925q
Anyone who registers their card with our school can support us in obtaining free educational supplies. Please contact Mrs. Burdick, the school secretary, if you have questions, and thanks for your support of BCS!
A reminder to check out our new OCSU app! More details here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bct6H7knE2iSZFHQiy2SpUXCWE0YMHyH/view
The Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District and the Central Orleans Family Education Center are requesting proposals for plowing, sanding, and snow removal for the 2024 season. Interested parties should email mkittredge@ocsu.org for details.
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
Click below to read more about the Orleans Junior Fall Soccer Program's registration dates and other related information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6k1QAc1fGMvtQnjDIdybhU4Q0JSMK4G/view?usp=sharing
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
Please check out our most recent vacancies. We'd love to have you as part of our team!
