WSESD Board candidate Jocelyn Fritts seeks inclusive schools
Jocelyn Fritts running for WSESD Board in Guilford, wants inclusive schools. Emphasizes safety, comfort, and social justice for students.
Jocelyn Fritts running for WSESD Board in Guilford, wants inclusive schools. Emphasizes safety, comfort, and social justice for students.
Resident’s analysis of Halifax’s road expenses show them much higher than neighboring communities. Select Board acknowledges report but does not plan on further action. Highway budget 51% higher than Guilford and 108% higher than Marlboro. Resident suggests annual savings up to $547,000. Board members discuss gravel costs and potential audit. Resident’s analysis criticized by board for not addressing all factors.
Windham Southeast School District approved a $67.7 million budget including improvements to Tenney Field grandstand. Budgeting process involves reductions and questioning expenses. School taxes expected to fluctuate in different towns. An annual district meeting will be held on March 18 for voters to have their say.
Jessica Everlith will fill a vacancy on the Windham Southeast School District Board until March election, focusing on creating an inclusive environment.
Schools in Windham Southeast Supervisory Union closed due to cold weather causing diesel buses to not start. All schools in the district were affected.
Three Dummerston residents offered to fill vacancy on school board. Eva Nolan resigns from Windham Southeast School District Board. March election to choose new members.
School Board finalizing proposal for $67.8 million budget with a 1.2% increase. Tax rates expected to decrease in some towns. Budget to be reviewed in January.
A policy for superintendent contract negotiations is being developed after criticism for lack of board input. Superintendent Speno feels good about his three-year contract with 4% annual raises. Board chair Beekman defended her actions and stated the board authorized negotiations. A previous raise was advised due to high inflation. Speno goes through an annual evaluation process.
Joel Thurber taps the last trees at Viking Farms in Guilford before sugaring season on Jan. 9, 2025.
Windham Southeast schools are creating a Portrait of a Graduate document to define success. Community feedback is sought through upcoming focus groups.