Harwood district radon testing is underway
Dear guardians and staff: In 2021, the Vermont legislature passed a law requiring all schools to test for radon (see Section 12 of Act 72 (2021)). Our schools are beginning that testing process in December. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about radon testing.
School board urges community to vote on revised 2024-25 budget
As most of you know our school budget failed on Town Meeting Day. There is another vote that closes on April 30th, on a revised number that reduces spending by almost $2 million.
School board leaders: We need your input in the form of your vote
Dear Harwood community, we write to ask you to support the school district budget during Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 5.
Superintendent 360: Survey seeks feedback on district’s leader
I am kindly requesting your participation in the online survey for the superintendent that the school board and I developed earlier this fall.
LETTER: Seeking community input on new Harwood renovation bond
Dear HUUSD Community - you are invited to participate in discussions on the future of Harwood Union High School.
From the chair: Rodgers reflects on restraint-seclusion as policy draft moves along
The following is the full text of a statement that Harwood Unified Union School Board Chair Kristen Rodgers of Moretown read at the board’s April 19 meeting prior to its vote on whether to warn the proposed revised Restraint and Seclusion Policy for adoption next month.
District announces Crossett Brook co-principal choice
Dear HUUSD Community - I am pleased to announce that the school district has offered the position of Crossett Brook Middle School co-principal, pending school board approval, to Jennifer Durren.
State creates new panel to involve parents in education policy
Harwood Unified Union School District Superintendent Mike Leichliter shared the following letter from Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French today.
Superintendent sends reminder on winter schedule changes
Editor’s Note: Harwood Superintendent Mike Leichliter sent this communication out on Monday as a refresher on the process used for handling winter weather changes to school schedules.
School district leaders address use of Restraint/Seclusion
In a letter to the Harwood community, the superintendent and school board leaders address the need to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion in the school district and the steps they will take to begin that process with the 2022-23 school year.
Letter: Superintendent settles in
Mary Edith and I arrived at our new home in South Duxbury on June 29th and have now completed most of the unboxing of our belongings. This place now feels like home to us. As we drive in the six towns that make up this school district and continue to meet people, we are reminded on a daily basis that we made the right decision to be here.
Meet the new superintendent July 4 and at meet-and-greets
From the HUUSD School Board: The School Board is excited to welcome Dr. Mike Leichliter as the new Harwood Unified Union School District superintendent.
Incoming superintendent shares survey with community
I am thankful for the gracious welcome from so many people since the announcement of my appointment as the next superintendent of the Harwood Unified Union School District on February 5.
Volunteers needed: School board looks to fill two openings
The HUUSD School Board is seeking new representatives from both Waterbury and Duxbury after recent resignations by two elected directors.
Two school questions on March 2 ballot
We encourage all voters to request school district ballots if they haven’t already, or to vote in person on Town Meeting Day, March 2. The fiscal year 2022 budget, proposed at $40,390,158, includes no changes in programming or grade configurations in the Harwood Unified Union School District buildings.
Wanted: Public comment on BLM flag-raising, Thatcher school name
The Harwood Union Unified School District School Board has been engaging with anti-racism education and conversation over the past year, and would like to hear from more of our community members as we consider some important potential action steps.
School Board continues work on FY22 budget next week
The Harwood Unified Union School District Board is in the process of completing the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for the next school year. The board will meet on Jan. 13 for continued discussion before meeting on Jan. 27 to finalize and warn the budget for the Town Meeting Day ballot (March 2).
HUUSD Board Statement on Superintendent Contract Renewal
The HUUSD Board voted on June 10th to extend Superintendent Brigid Nease’s contract for one additional year, meaning that she will continue to lead the district through June 30, 2022.
School Board urges voters to support budget, cast ballots by mail
“We write to ask you to support the school district budget at the special HUUSD budget vote on June 16th and to request your mail-in ballot from your town clerk.”
School Board sets budget revote for June 16
The HUUSD school board met remotely on Wednesday evening, May 13, and made several big decisions regarding the FY21 budget.