Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union

09/01/2026

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of OVUUSD

Vermont’s new education law, Act 170, creates both opportunities and important decisions for school districts across the state. As enrollment declines and we navigate financial pressures, school facilities, and the long-term needs of our communities, the Otter Valley Unified Union School District is beginning an important conversation about the future of our schools.

No decisions have been made about the future of our schools, and any potential merger would require voter approval. Right now, we want to hear from our communities.

Residents of Brandon, Goshen, Leicester, Pittsford, Sudbury, and Whiting are encouraged to take a few minutes to complete our Act 170 Community Survey and share your priorities, concerns, questions, and vision for the future of our schools. Whether you currently have children in our schools, are a former student or parent, are a taxpayer in one of our towns, or simply care about the future of our schools and communities, your perspective matters.

👉 Complete the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNOZoIOH4meWA2H-SWCHsIz1n1As4ZchtJsbvACLva4hheXA/viewform?usp=header

The survey responses will help inform the next steps in our community engagement process, including upcoming Act 170 Working Groups hosted by the OVUUSD School Board Planning Task Force - more information on those coming soon!

rnesu.org/act170

08/31/2026

The OVUU Board will meet tomorrow evening, Tuesday September 1st, at 6pm in the Otter Valley Library.

Agenda items of note include:
- Presentation: OVUU Global Ends Report
- Presentation: District Quality Standards
- Board Vacancies
- Act 170 - Next Steps

The Agenda and accompanying documents can be found at rnesu.org/ovuu

Remote attendance for the meeting is available at rnesu.org/events

Questions, comments, etc., can be shared at rnesu.org/reachout

Please note that this is a courtesy informational post and does not constitute the official warning of the meeting.

08/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Meal Box Program!

Between our two sites, we provided almost 2,800 boxes to kids in our local communities -- that's over 38,000 meals!

And a big shout-out to the teams at Lothrop and Otter Valley who helped get these meals into the hands of our families; we are proud to be part of a community that cares. 💙

08/28/2026

Now that most of our students have had their first day of school - we welcome our PreK students next week! - let's see those First Day of School pictures! Drop yours in the comments. 😎

08/27/2026

Attention parents and guardians! 📣

As the school year gets underway, please remember to complete your child’s annual student registration update, *even if your personal contact information hasn’t changed*.

Here is why completing this update every year is essential:

❄️ Emergency & Weather Alerts: We use this information for emergency notifications and snow day calls/texts. Registering ensures your contact details are active in our alert system so you never miss an urgent update.

✏️ New & Updated Forms: District forms and requirements change yearly, so we need updated acknowledgments on file.

📸 Annual Permissions: State and district guidelines require annual consent for key items, like media/photo releases for school events and publications.

❤️‍🩹 Health & Safety: Critical medical authorizations, including nurse consent to treat and updated medical contact information, must be renewed annually to keep your student safe.

These forms are accessed through our Student Information System at https://rnesu.powerschool.com/public/

Please email [email protected] with questions.

Completing this now ensures your family stays informed throughout the year. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and connected!

08/25/2026

We can't wait to see our buildings full of students again tomorrow! Here's to a great 2026-2027 school year! ⭐

A welcome back to our students and families!

08/25/2026

🚍 Back to School Safety Reminder! 🎒

With school starting up again on Wednesday, please take extra care on the roads! Expect more traffic in the mornings and afternoons, flashing red bus lights, and kids walking or riding bikes to school.

Quick safety check:

🚍🔴 Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

🐌🦺 Slow down in school zones and near neighborhood crosswalks.

🚸🚲 Watch for young walkers and cyclists who might be unpredictable.

📱❌ Put away distractions—keep your eyes on the road!

Let’s work together to keep all our students safe this school year! ❤️

Safe travels, everyone!

08/24/2026

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is excited to announce our Celebration of Contribution honorees. These are the staff members who have made outstanding contributions to our district, and have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence. RNESU is dedicated to the development of character, competence, creativity and community and we have a faculty and staff that embody these qualities on a daily basis. Although it is never easy to celebrate only a few individuals, this year’s recipients are extremely deserving of the recognition. It is our distinct honor and privilege to call them colleagues and members of the RNESU professional community serving our schools, its students, and families.

The 2025-2026 school year honorees are:

Distinguished Licensed Professionals:
Christina Charbonneau - Neshobe Elementary School - RNESU
Valerie Clark - Lothrop School
Amanda Dazzi - Barstow Memorial School
Brooke Kimball - RNESU
Melissa Liberio - Otter Valley Union High School
Kelly McCarroll - Otter Creek Academy - RNESU

Outstanding Support Staff:
Sue Bilodeau - Otter Creek Academy - RNESU
Margaret Boynton - Neshobe Elementary School - RNESUe
Anne Cioffredi - Otter Valley Union High School
William Greeno - RNESU
Becky Petsche - Barstow Memorial Schoolw
Jennifer Popp - Lothrop School
Jean Therrien - RNESU

08/24/2026

Special Education Parent Survey: Your Voice Matters!

Are you a parent of a student who received special education services between the start of the 2025-26 school year and December 1, 2025? If so, please complete this Special Education Parent Involvement Survey ( https://anlar.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nBacLwy8w0CQgC ). Your feedback helps to improve special education services and student outcomes in your supervisory union or district and is completely anonymous.

If you have not yet completed this survey, please submit your response by September 15, 2026.

If you need your unique survey identification code, please call: (802) 828-1256

For additional information about this survey please visit: https://education.vermont.gov/special-education/parent-involvement-survey

08/19/2026

We're looking forward to seeing our students smiling faces back in our buildings next Wednesday, the 26th! ☀️

What adventures have you been on this summer? Whether you've been traveling, reading, playing sports, spending time outdoors, or just enjoying some well-earned relaxation, we'd love to see!

📸 Share a photo from your summer in the comments and let us know what you've been up to.