Your input is invaluable as we begin crafting the

School Year 2025-2026 (FY26) budget. It is important

to us that your voices are heard in this process.

This community forum is designed to gather input

to understand what matters most to you. Your

insights will help us make informed decisions that

balance financial constraints with the needs of our

students and staff.

A brief presentation on the budget outlook will be

provided by Superintendent Karen Conroy as well as

light refreshments. We look forward to engaging

with you in a meaningful way.

St. Johnsbury, VT — August 21, 2024. The St. Johnsbury School District kicked off the new school year with its first day of in-service on August 21, 2024. This engaging event, organized by the district’s leadership team, welcomed back the dedicated staff and set the stage for the year ahead. The event started with a motivating address from Superintendent Karen Conroy, whose remarks set an inspiring tone for the coming school year. Her speech focused on the district’s vision, mission, and ongoing strategies to advance the district’s strategic plan. She also updated staff on the summer construction progress, noting that recent flooding had caused delays in some of the exterior projects.

Following Conroy’s address, several exceptional staff members were honored for their outstanding contributions:

• Teachers of the Year: Lauren Farina and Bill Fitzgerald

• Paraprofessionals of the Year: Amanda Hartwell and Rebecca Schoenemann

• Support Staff of the Year: Donna Paquette

• Additionally, the district recognized staff members for their significant milestones of service: 5 Years: Kim Matthews, Phyllis Colby, Sarah Gray, Mahlon Davis, Rebecca Gillespie, Kelly Rodgers

• 10 Years: Dawn Aguirre, Lisa Emerson, Elizabeth Ladd Carter, Heather Rutledge

• 20 Years: Wendy Smith, Bridget Ferrin Smith, Melody Persons, Deb Grasso

• 20 Years of Service in the District: Matt McLean

• 25 Years: Viola Champney, Carol Hale

• 35 Years: Carl Johnson, Beth Piper

The three-day in-service schedule included activities to foster professional development and team cohesion. Staff participated in a variety of focused sessions, including deep dives into Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

View a summary of the August School Board meeting here

Multiple opportunities to join our team! Apply online or email your cover letter and resume to Vanessa Koch at Vanessa.Koch@stjsd.org.

https://sjsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

We look forward to welcoming all 1st through 8th grade students for their first day on Tuesday, August 27th.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will have their first day of school on Wednesday, September 4th.

ST. JOHNSBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT AGENDA

The St. Johnsbury School – District Office

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zoom Information Available Upon Request

July 10, 2024 Board Folder

I. Review Goal #4 Organization in Strategic Plan

II. Annual School Board Self-Assessment Survey

III. Executive Session for Superintendent Annual Performance Review

IV. Board Goals and Annual Work Plan

V. FY2025 Board Committees Purpose and Meeting Schedule