Seven Problems with Act 46

From: Vermont Schools Rock!
Subject: Seven Problems with Act 46

Forward this email to a friend. View this email in your browser Dear Vermonters for Schools and Community, From one end of Vermont to the other, communities are voicing deep concerns about Act 46. Seven Problems with Act 46 is a new V4SC paper that describes specific problems with the 2015 school consolidation law, and recommends solutions for each. At a minimum, we are asking the legislature to hit the pause button on Act 46 to give communities more time to consider what will be an irrevocable decision if they choose to abolish their school districts. Concerns about Act 46 are mounting. Earlier this month, key legislators put the Agency of Education and State Board on notice that they’re unhappy with the implementation of the law (see coverage here). And as Election Day gets closer, Vermonters have taken strong stands against the Act 46 "preferred" model and in favor of retaining community voice, such as in this candidate commentary and this school board member commentary. Vermonters for Schools and Community is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that believes schools are at the heart of Vermont communities. You—our members and supporters—include school board members, teachers, parents, students, and concerned citizens who are seeing first-hand the problems being created by Act 46. We hope you’ll take a look at the Seven Problems document. If you agree, please take action: • Contact your legislators and candidates for statewide and local office, and share your concerns. Ask them to support changes to Act 46. Feel free to forward them the Seven Problems with Act 46. • Spread the word to neighbors, friends and family about the Seven Problems with Act 46. And send folks to www.vtschoolsrock.org to sign up for our free email list. (Don’t worry, we do not share names, so they won’t receive spam.) • Visit www.vtschoolsrock.org for news updates, tip sheets, other helpful resources. You are not alone in your concerns about the effects of education consolidation in Vermont. Let’s work together to keep our schools and communities strong. Sincerely, Vermonters for Schools and Community Steering Committee Copyright © 2016 Vermont Schools Rock!, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or otherwise indicated your support for Vermont Schools Rock! and desire to stay informed about activities. Our mailing address is: Vermont Schools Rock! PO Box 234 Peacham, VT 05862 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Mount Holly Town Library to pick up a new book

Stop in at the Mount Holly Town Library to pick up a new book. I just added 20 new books to the collection including many best sellers. Here are a few of our new books for adults this week:

Archer Mayer, Presumption of Guilt

Danielle Steele, Rushing Waters

Ruth Ware, The Woman in Cabin 10

J.D. Robb, Apprentice in Death

Clive Cussler, Pirate

Craig Johnson, An Obvious Fact

Alan Bradley, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

Claire-Louise Bennet, Pond

Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens

Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow

Ian McEwan, Nutshell

I hope to see you very soon at the library!

Amanda S. Merk, MSLIS

Library Director

Mount Holly Town Library

26 Maple Hill Road

Belmont, VT 05730

Happy Halloween from Weston

Greetings, Mount Holly!

This Saturday all children and the young at heart are invited to join us in Weston for Halloween craft-making.

Details below.

Amanda Merk

Library Director for Mount Holly & Weston

You're Invited to Make Glow in the Dark Decorations at the Library! Make your own glow in the dark Halloween decorations for your home, party or costume With Weston artist and children's illustrator, Christine Mix Free and open to all. All materials are included. Bring your creativity and get ready to have fun! Homemade snacks and fresh Vermont apple cider will be provided Where? Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road, Weston, VT When?  Saturday, October 15 10:30 am - 12 noon ********************************* More Fun and Interesting Library Programs Coming Soon ... "Ukulele: History, Presentation & Workshop" with Jake Geppert of The Bondville Boys Saturday, October 22 at 7pm "Tips on How to Sell in a Tough Real Estate Market" with Claudia Harris of Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate Wednesday, November 2 at 11:00 am "Healthcare Issues and How to be Your Own Best Advocate"with Dr. Peter Areson Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am Wilder Memorial Library 24 Lawrence Hill Road Weston, VT 05161 802-824-4307 www.wildermemoriallibrary.org

This message was sent to amandasmerk@gmail.com from: Amanda Merk | director@wildermemoriallibrary.org | Wilder Memorial Library | 24 Lawrence Hill RoadPO Box 38 | Weston, Vermont 0516

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