Challengers unseat ACSD incumbents

An Addison Central School District board election firmly rooted in the debate over the future of small rural schools culminated in wins on Tuesday for two outspoken advocates for keeping all of the ACSD’s elementary schools open.

Mary Cullinane has proven herself to be a capable and thoughtful leader as board chair, and now, more than ever, leadership continuity is important.

I am a member of the board for the Addison Central School District, and am writing to express my support for re-election of current ACSD Board members Amy McGlashan of Ripton and Mary Cullinane of Weybridge.

If you are reading this week’s OpEds seeking advice regarding who deserves your vote in the upcoming local election Tuesday, March 1, I am happy to share my thoughts with you.

In an ever more complex and challenging education landscape in Vermont and Addison County, I strongly endorse Amy McGlashan of Ripton and Mary Cullinane of Weybridge for re-election to their seats on the Addison Central School District board.

I am writing today in support of the reelection of Mary Cullinane and Amy McGlashan to the ACSD School Board.

In Ripton, incumbent Amy McGlashan faces challenger Joanna Doria. In Weybridge, it is incumbent Mary Cullinane vs. challenger Jamie McCallum.

I’ve known Mary for a number of years and have been impressed by her professionalism, candor and her dedication to the growth of this community.

In the two contested races for the Addison Central School District board, there are two candidates with a demonstrated commitment to this unified school district as a place where all students receive a quality, equitable education.

As a business and property owner in Middlebury, homeowner in Cornwall, and taxpayer in both, I would like to express my categorical support of Mary Cullinane for the ACSD School Board.

Mary has worked diligently and collaboratively over the past four years to navigate colossal challenges and untangle intricate issues.

I currently serve on the Addison Central School Board and want to encourage everyone to become familiar with the work of the ACSD board.

The Addison Central School Board agreed on this statement regarding the flying of the Black Lives Matter flag at Middlebury Union High School, and board Chair Mary Cullinane read the statement at this past Friday’s flag-raising ceremony.

Over the past two months I, along with School Board Vice Chair Victoria Jette, have had the opportunity to visit with members of our towns that make up the Addison Central School District. Brought together in backyards, community centers, fire stations, i … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Central School District board on Monday unanimously elected Weybridge resident Mary Cullinane as its new chairperson, and Victoria Jette of Middlebury as its vice-chair. Cullinane takes over for Peter Conlon, who in 2016 became th … (read more)