Monday Night - March 18, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wnq-fgob-uwu Or dial: (US) +1 803-250-5816 PIN: 801 211 859#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
Attention current 6th graders! Join the fun this summer and sign up for the 2024 Slater Round-Up! See what Middle School is all about! Fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/SlaterRoundup
Tonight - March 11, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xau-equi-ako Or dial: (US) +1 484-424-5323 PIN: 683 665 442#
Reminder: Tomorrow night, March 12th, is the first of two parent information nights. Hope to see you there! You can join by going to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcuGorzMiEtVRUZIiGrqd2Sd8UdoeXDNc
CONGRATULATIONS Lady Slaters on winning the DII Championship! Slater Nation is so proud! And a huge shoutout to coach Kyle Wilson for guiding them to victory!
Come One, Come All to cheer on our Lady Slaters in the DII Basketball Championship!!!
Tomorrow, Saturday, 3/9/24 - 3:45 Tip Off
Barre Auditorium
Purchase Tickets at: https://gofan.co/app/school/VPA
Message from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell:
Dear Slate Valley,
I hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to update you on the recent school budget vote that, unfortunately, did not pass. The vote was 1004 yes and 1468 no. The article transferring money to a reserve account was successful. We understand that this news may be disappointing for some of you, as it is for us.
The proposed budget aimed to address critical needs and enhance the overall educational experience for our students. We appreciate the thoughtful consideration that went into the decision-making process by those who participated in the vote. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we respect and acknowledge the democratic nature of our community.
Our top priority remains providing the best possible education for our students, and we will continue to work diligently to find alternative solutions in light of the budget failure. This setback challenges us to reassess our priorities and explore creative ways to meet the needs of our students within the financial constraints we face.
We encourage open dialogue and welcome any suggestions or concerns you may have. Your input is invaluable, and we believe that together, as a united community, we can navigate through these challenges and find solutions that benefit our students and the entire school community.
In the coming weeks, we will hold board meetings to discuss the budget failure, gather feedback, and explore potential options moving forward. Your participation and engagement are crucial during this process, and we encourage you to attend these meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.
We remain committed to transparency and collaboration as we work towards a shared goal of providing an exceptional education for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to working together to overcome this challenge.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
New Superintendent's Podcast: First of our School Series - Discussion with FHUMHS Co-Principal Mr. Ben Worthing. View at https://youtu.be/uBnf-6Q4PsA
It's Town Meeting Day! Please exercise your right to VOTE!
Polling Places and Hours:
Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall
Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station
Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49
Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall
Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Hall
West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, Buckley Memorial Community Hall
The FHU Music and Art programs are happy to announce our first B.E.A.T night happening this Thursday, March 7th, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
This event will include:
Baked Goods &Beverages
Entertainment (mini games with prizes)
Art sale and gallery
and Music performed by FHU students!
Come and enjoy some family time, connect with the community, have some great food, play some games, see some art, and listen to wonderful music! It is a fun night out for all ages!
FREE to enter- donations are appreciated!
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team is heading to Barre this Wednesday for the Semi-Finals! To purchase tickets go to: https://gofan.co/app/school/VPA
Mark your calendar and join us for one, or both, of these parent information nights.
Available to every student, every morning!
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball team! They are heading to Barre!
Your Vote is Your Voice! Exercise it this Tuesday, March 5th!
Last night the Slate Valley UUSD presented their FY25 Proposed Budget at the Annual Meeting. If you were not able to attend you can watch the recording by going to: https://bit.ly/2024SlateValleyAnnualMeeting
Reminder: Tonight - District Annual Meeting - 6:30 PM
The legal voters of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) consisting of the towns of Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell and West Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at Fair Haven Union Middle High School Band Room on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to
conduct the following business:
Article 1: To elect the following officers to serve for a term of one (1) year: • Moderator • Clerk • Treasurer
Article 2: To hear and act upon the reports of School District Officers.
Article 3: To approve annual salaries for the School Directors and other elected officers of the School District.
Article 4: Shall the voters of the School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year.
Article 5: To have the Board of Directors of the School District present the proposed school budget for the ensuing year.
Article 6: To transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
Attendance can be in-person or virtual.
VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO
https://meet.google.com/ozq-kxsp-jst
OR BY CALLING (US) +1 240-428-8613 PIN: 861 320 258#
NOTE: Anyone who attends virtually will be seen as a “passive participant” meaning they can ask questions and comment but cannot vote from the floor.
Reminder - This Wednesday, February 28th, Join Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, for a conversation about teaching and learning in Slate Valley Schools. 5:30 - 6:30PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. Can't attend in person? Join virtually by going to: https://meet.google.com/twg-ybvt-kxi
How about Breakfast out this Sunday to support the Class of 2024 Project Graduation?
February 25, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fair Haven American Legion!
Please join us this Thursday, February 22nd, at the Castleton Free Library for some coffee and conversation! Discuss the FY25 budget with administration and school board members. Children are welcome, supervision and creative activities will be available while adults meets. This event begins at noon. We hope to see you there!
