Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,
I hope that you all had a restful break! It’s hard to believe that there are only 6 weeks left in this school year, but there is still so much happening throughout the district.
Artwork from students across the district has been selected to be displayed in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at 577 Dorset Street. One student, Orchard 2nd grader Zeal came in to see her art on display and I chatted with her about beautiful artwork, tie dye, Hawaii, and composting! I look forward to meeting any other students that would like to see their work and invite everyone to come view this art gallery if you can.
We are pleased to announce a new enhancement to our communication protocols regarding transportation services. On a daily basis, the Transportation Department will update a new website using this link: Daily Transportation Dashboard. This new feature will allow parents and guardians to view the daily status of all bus routes in the system, along with supporting commentary as appropriate. A Green status will indicate that the bus route is expected to run on schedule (within a short buffer for normal traffic conditions); a Yellow status will indicate that there is a scheduled delay (typically caused by the need to combine multiple or split routes); a Red status will indicate that the route is canceled for the day and that alternative transportation will need to be arranged. Any Yellow or Red status will be accompanied by explanatory text. We trust that this tool will help supplement the text/email messages that will continue to be sent out on a route-specific basis. This link is also posted on the SBSD’s Home Page in the “District Quick Links” section (indicated where in the image to the right). Starting next school year, this communication protocol will be greatly enhanced through the District’s investment in technology that will allow subscribers to view the real-time status/location of their bus on a third-party mobile application.
Earlier this week, the memorial bench for late Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School principal Karsten Schlenter was dedicated. Karsten’s daughter Alyssa, former superintendent David Young and Margaret Pasqual, who headed the memorial bench committee all spoke lovingly about Karsten. One anecdote that made me laugh was that even though he was from Germany, he thought Vermont beer was better! Now the bench will be a permanent fixture on the grounds of the middle school. Thank you so much to the committee that helped fundraise for the bench starting in September 2021, including Margaret, Matt, Scott C, Kris, Martina, Karola, Maureen and Lori. If you are visiting, please stop by and take a moment to remember Karsten.
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Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Social Emotional Learning
The hiring committee has begun their evaluations, meeting this week to determine which candidates will move on to be interviewed.
The interviews will begin on May 5th.
Public meetings will be held on May 17th at 6 pm and 7 pm where the final candidates will be asked questions from the community.
If you would like to submit a question to the candidates, please fill out this form by 5 pm on May 12th.
K-8 Special Education Coordinator
In collaboration with school leadership, coordinates Special Education programming within multi-tiered systems of support and ensures procedural adherence, regulatory and legal compliance.
Promotes student learning and personal growth and works with community members to enhance learning opportunities.
Serves as a Special Education resource for compliance and with intervention models within an MTSS framework
Literacy Coordinator
Supports instruction by providing resources and support for instructional strategies aligned with District initiatives
Leads development and implementation of District-stated shared practices and priorities of PreK-12 literacy curriculum
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Social Emotional Learning
Serves as an educational leader, in collaboration with staff and administrators, designs learning environments, curriculum, policy, and practices that are equitable and inclusive.
Develop practices that foster community, prevent harm, and address harm through practices of accountability centering on the needs of those harmed. Implement data-driven systems to identify barriers to access and disproportionality in the District. Develop strategies, frameworks, and plans to address inequities. Collaborates with administrators, coaches, and consultants to implement preventative and responsive restorative practices for students.
In collaboration with administrators and leadership teams, design and implement an equitable, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and inclusive behavior system with the inclusion of a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) model for the district.
Bus Drivers & Bus Aides
Transports students over established routes and special trips
Full and part-time positions available
Regular driver’s license for Van Drivers. Commercial Drivers license (CDL) class B, Senior Vermont Operator's license with Vermont School Bus Endorsement needed for Bus Drivers. Training provided to qualifying candidates for special licensure. Substitute positions are also available.
Bus Aides assist in providing safe transportation for assigned students and facilitates good student conduct while in transit.
High School or GED required
Full job descriptions are available on School Spring. If you have questions on hiring processes or on employment, please contact Elissa Galvez, Employment Specialist, egalvez@sbschools.net (802) 652-7247.
On Thursday, May 25th, 5th-grade parents are invited to an information night at the middle school at 6:30 PM. This is an evening for parents only and not for students at this time.
- Attention Class of 2027! Also on Thursday, May 25th, students can attend 8th Grade Step Up Night at SBHS from 7- 8 pm. It will be a fun evening of meeting fellow students, getting a tour of the high school, and learning about your upcoming high school experience!
- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The World Language Wolf Pack at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is holding events that will celebrate culture and cuisine, including:
May 5th (3:30-4:30 pm in Room 261): South Indian Celebration with FHTMS teacher Fiona Connors and her mother Jaya Lakshmi Bala (Connors)
May 19 (3:30-4:30 pm in Room 261): China-the Land of Adventure with FHT student Aroha Wilde and “Gramma Kate” (Katherine LaPrad)
Register for 2023-2024
Registration for new and returning students for the 2023-2024 school year is open now. Sign up here or contact your child’s school for more information.
Summer School
We are in the process of hiring our Summer School Coordinators and teachers for summer school for grades K-8. Information about summer school registration will be coming shortly. Summer school will start on Monday, July 3rd and end on Thursday, August 3rd.
School’s Out
For families new to School’s Out, registration closes on May 5th at 6 pm. At that time, there will be a lottery (if necessary) to fill the openings at each school. You will then be notified of the status by May 15th. (New families include those on the 2022-2023 waitlist.)
