Venable-Novak, Makleff & Orzech win ACSD seats

Addison Central School District voters on Tuesday decided a five-person race for three of Middlebury’s seven seats on the ACSD board, choosing Jess Venable-Novak, Ron Makleff and incumbent Steve Orzech to fill those three-year spots.

Letter to the editor: ACSD candidates backed as knowledgable, caring

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

Letter to the editor: New candidates best for ACSD

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.

Letter to the editor: New ACSD candidates bring ‘fresh perspective’

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)

Letter to the editor: Venable-Novak, Makleff boosted for ACSD board

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.

Letter to the editor: New candidates good choices for ACSD board

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)

Letter to the editor: ACSD candidates committed to public education

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.

Letter to the editor: Makleff and Venable-Novak are what ACSD needs

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.

Letter to the editor: Adult allies are essential to promote student voices

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.

Letter to the editor: Venable-Novak, Makleff best for current crisis

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)

Letter to the editor: Makleff and Whelan-Wuest will rebuild trust

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.

Letter to the editor: ACSD board candidates Stone, Makleff earn support

The ACSD school board ballot will be very full this year. I am proud to support Hilda Stone and Ron Makleff.

Letter to the editor: Reader offers three candidate picks for ACSD

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.

ACSD candidates voice their views

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