School directors/clerk/treasurer needed

Dear Orange and Washington Residents,

With Town Meeting Day approaching, this is a reminder that the following Echo Valley Community School District (EVCSD) seats are up for election this year:

-Orange: 1 Board seat (3-year term)
-Orange: 1 Board seat (2 year term)
-Washington: 1 Board seat (3-year term)
-Washington: 1 Board seat (2-year term)
-Districtwide: 1 School District Clerk
-Districtwide: 1 School District Treasurer

How to Run: Candidate forms and nomination petitions may be picked up at your town clerk's office.

Deadline: Completed forms and petitions must be filed with your town clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26.

Note: This deadline (the sixth Monday before Town Meeting Day) is strict; paperwork must be submitted by this time for your name to appear on the ballot.

About the Board: The EVCSD Board is comprised of six members representing the towns of Orange and Washington. The Board is responsible for setting district policy, adopting the annual budget, and providing oversight of the district's schools. Three board members are also appointed to serve on the Central Vermont Supervisory Union (CVSU) Board, which handles the hiring and evaluation of the superintendent.

The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Serving on the school board is a vital way to support our schools, students, and communities.

Learn More: If you would like more information about what it means to serve on a school board, please visit the Vermont School Boards Association website: https://www.vtvsba.org/getonboard

Thank you for supporting civic engagement and our local public schools!