Four new members join the ACSD board, one incumbent re-elected

Addison Central School District voters on Tuesday filled five seats on the ACSD’s 13-member governing board, with four of those spots decided in hotly contested elections.

Next Tuesday, March 7, is Town Meeting Day. Many towns have their official meetings on Monday evening March 6, with Australian balloting the next day. 

As a current Board member myself, I know these two will contribute to building healthy, vibrant, and high-achieving schools across our district that our communities can trust and rely on.

I do not come to this role with my mind set on solutions. I am open minded and humble about what I need to learn from prior work and others’ expertise.

I feel that Ellen has the skills and temperament to advocate for Cornwall on the board and to work with representatives of the other towns to reach equitable solutions for the stakeholders in this complicated process.

I am writing to urge others in joining me in voting for Ellen Whelan-Wuest in Cornwall, Ron Makleff in Middlebury, and Hilda Stone in Bridport for ACSD Board.

Especially as we’re emerging from the pandemic years, we need board members who can refocus on the most important priorities.

One candidate that really stands out for me is Ellen Whelan-Wuest from Cornwall.

The Independent posed five questions to each of the nine ACSD board candidates involved in contested races.

She is super smart, full of heart, and laser focused on making this a community where everyone can thrive.

I was thrilled when Ellen stepped forward to replace me on the board, both in the appointment to fill the vacancy and to run for the election in March.

Ellen is well-practiced in analyzing complex problems and supporting actions to change the whole of society for the better. 

Ellen Whelan-Wuest is running for the ACSD school board. That’s good news for our towns and schools, families and children.

Ellen listens objectively and respectfully to differing perspectives and has already started the hard work we need to help lead our schools forward.

I’ve known Ellen for more than 20 years — she’s nothing less than a force for good.