VERGENNES — The Addison Northwest School District and the Addison Northwest Support Staff Association are hoping that a neutral mediator will help them cross the finish line in their contract negotiations. The two sides have met seven times since October, but disagreement remains over two issues: salaries and the conditions surrounding the use of personal leave time, according to a press release issued late last week by ANWSD Superintendent Sheila Soule. ANWSD has 54 support staff, including paraeducator, c … (read more)