Three newcomers aim for ACSD seats

The Independent sent four education-related questions to each of the three, first-time candidates competing next week in a five-person race for three Middlebury seats on the Addison Central School District board: Vance Bishop, Ron Makleff and Jess Venable-Novak.

I am writing to voice my support for Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff for ACSD School Board.

I would like to strongly endorse Steve Orzech of Middlebury for the ACSD Board.

When it comes to the Town Meeting Day elections for the Addison Central School District board, experience counts. That is why I will cast one of my votes for Steve Orzech of Middlebury.

Our school district — and all those around the state — face a lot of challenges. Serving on the school board is an important and demanding job. ACSD school board candidates Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff are rising to the occasion.

Steve Orzech has no agenda. He looks at the issues facing our district in an honest way and is not afraid to make tough, and sometimes unpopular choices.

I bring to your attention the names of candidates who I believe will serve us admirably: Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff. These candidates offer a fresh perspective, dedication and a commitment to collaborate with the other School Board members in meet … (read more)

I first met Jess when our kids were babies at a Music Together class in Middlebury and since that day, I have seen Jess show up with an open mind, open heart and generous spirit in every subsequent context.

As an education advocate and close observer of the ACSD School Board, I’m voting for Ron Makleff, Jess Venable-Novak, and Brian Bauer on March 4. But one board member does not get my support.

I am supporting Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff for ACSD School Board. I encourage you to join me. At this challenging time for our schools and communities, we need new voices and creative thinkers to advocate for our students and make sure they all fe … (read more)

I am writing this letter to do something I never thought I would be doing… encouraging people to vote no on a school budget. As a school board member on a number of school boards (Mary Hogan, UD#3, and the new ACSD) for over 20 years, this isn’t something … (read more)

We urge all voters in the Addison Central School District to vote for Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff as new school board members from Middlebury.

I am a Cornwall School parent of two, and I support Ron Makleff and Jess Venable-Novak for seats on the Addison Central School District board in the upcoming election on March 4.

I am using my voice to support Ron Makleff and Jess Venable Novak for Addison Central School District board; two advocates who I know will stand up for my peers and our community as a whole.

This Town Meeting Day, I will be bringing to the polls my hopes and dreams for my daughter’s future. Now 8 years old, these next 10 years will set her on the course for adulthood, with an Addison Central School District public education as the foundation … (read more)