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Crocodile River Music, the critically acclaimed world music ensemble, is set to perform as part of the Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series on Friday, May 27, 2023, at 6:00pm. The concert will take place at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, Vermont, and tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Children under 12 get free admission.
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (May 1, 2023)—The Neighborhood Schoolhouse is pleased to announce that it will have a Primary classroom for the 2023-2024 school year. Children aged 4 to 6 years old will be welcomed into an immersive project- and nature-based environment. Specially trained educators will nurture and respect children’s individual skills and interests, fostering a love of learning through emergent curriculum.
“We cherish our students,” says Jocelyn York, Head of School. “Quality learning occurs best when students feel emotionally safe and know that their efforts will be valued. This is what we provide at Neighborhood. This is why our school is life-changing. I’m excited to once again open our doors to elementary-aged children.”
On a motion by Kerry Amidon, the minutes of March 8, 2023 were approved.
The following 1% applications were approved on a motion by Kerry Amidon:
Putney Central School on Executive Functioning
Putney Central School – spring ephemeral unit – 4 days plus materials for a total of $1250.12
Monday, May 1, 2023
5:00 am Vermont State House – Minimum Salary for Teachers
7:45 am Town of Brattleboro – Brattleboro Police Assistant Chief Swearing-In Ceremony 4/6/23
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast
9:00 am Windham Southeast Supervisory Union – WSESU Bd Mtg 4/12/23
10:00 am Guilford Selectboard – Guilford SB Mtg 4/24/23
Extensive discussion of Leadership Councils:
– Issue of ADA compliance was raised. For full Board meetings, the option of closed captioning is available.
– Issue of posting recordings of meetings discussed. Attorney Shaun Toohey advised that it is better to err on the side of caution and record and post them.
– Burden on CO to collect and post recordings raised. Also, issue of available bandwidth. Suggestion to have individual schools post recordings of LC meetings on school websites rather than WSESD webpage. If additional bandwidth is needed, it is easily purchased.
Guilford Center Stage will perform Thornton Wilder’s play, Our Town, at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford onFriday and Saturday, May 5 & 6, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 pm. Ian Hefele directs a cast from the tri-state region.
A theatrical groundbreaker when it debuted in 1938, Our Town was written at the nearby MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, NH, and the town of Grover’s Corners in the play is based upon that locale.
Among the innovative features of the play is Wilder’s use of a central character, the Stage Manager, who communicates directly to the audience, and both moves the action along and interrupts it with commentary. Jennifer Gagnon plays this pivotal role.
Call to Order
Review and Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Item: Determine Matter of Proper Appellation
Summary: It has been brought to the attention of the FM Board that there exists inconsistency in regards to the spelling of the Farmers’(sic) Market. In some instances there is no inclusion of an apostrophe. In other cases an apostrophe is between either a singular Farmer, or at times following a plural Farmer(s), and the letter “s”.
In The Commond this week
April 26, 2023
Need to do the math on Brattleboro EMS funding
Superintendent Mark Speno announced updates to the search for a BUHS principal. He shared that a hiring process was conducted and a candidate pulled their name from consideration. He met with staff and received great feedback. He stated that we do have four strong dedicated leaders and the next steps will be determined and shared in the near future.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair KY called the meeting to order at 6:07pm.
KY read the hybrid meeting statement.
KY changed the agenda to move “IX. Fiscal Report” to right after “IV. Administrative Report.”
Celebrating Poetry Month in conversation with our former Vermont Poet Laureate. CHARD deNIORD shares some great stories, and talks about how poetry is the constant thread, inspiring his life.
Monday, April 24, 2023
6:00 am Green Mountain Care Board – April 12, 2023
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast
9:00 am Brattleboro Planning Commission – Brattleboro PC Mtg 4/3/23
11:15 am West River Education District – WRED Bd Mtg 4/12/23
The Windham Southeast Supervisory Union Board Personnel Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m on Wednesday,April 26, 2023 remotely via Zoom.
The Windham Southeast School District Board will meet for an Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in WRCC Room 198E and remotely via Zoom
Next Stage Arts is pleased to announce that the Bandwagon Summer Series will kick off on Friday, May 19 at 6pm with a performance by the Brooklyn-based Afrobeat band, Underground System. The concert will take place at Cooper Field in Putney, and will be co-presented with the Stone Church.
“We’re thrilled to have Underground System kick off the Bandwagon Summer Series,” said Next Stage Arts Executive Director Keith Marks. “They’re an incredible band that’s known for their infectious grooves and high-energy performances, and we’re confident that they’ll get the crowd moving and set the tone for what promises to be an amazing series of concerts.”
Underground System is a Brooklyn-based band that draws on a diverse array of influences, including afrobeat, funk, and dance music. Known for their high-energy performances and infectious grooves, the band has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the scene.
AGENDA – 4/24/2023
The following is a suggested agenda pending approval of the reorganized Committee.
I. Approval of Minutes from 4/3/23
Confirm date for next meeting
II. WSESD Board Update
F35 – School Animal Policy (re-adoption delayed until 4/25/23)
D17 – Policy on Nondiscriminatory Mascots and School Branding (adoption 4/11/23)
BCTV Channel 1078 Weekly Listing for 4/17/23
Monday, April 17, 2023
4:00 am Windham County Genealogy Interest Group – Finding Your Ancestors in Immigration Records
6:00 am Next Stage Arts – Walter Parks and Rob Curto 3/13/23
6:05 am Climate Emergency Book Series – Andrew Boyd: I Want a Better Catastrophe
7:40 am VT Master Anglers – Deep Water Yellow Perch
I. CALL TO ORDER
Because this is the annual reorganization meeting, it is customary for the Superintendent to act as Chair until the Board elects their own Chair. Superintendent Mark Speno called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.
Mr. Speno congratulated EN, RMA, and KP on their elections to the WSESD Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER
KY called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.
KY amended the agenda to include an executive session to take place at the beginning of the meeting.
DS amended the agenda to add a motion later in the meeting and announced that the consideration of Policy F35 is on hold until April 25.
There’s lots happening in our Jewish Community Congregation here in West Brattleboro, and RABBI AMITA JARMON is at the center of it all, welcoming everyone in. Hear all about it in this show!
