Richmond Elementary School

4th graders at Richmond Elementary School created a vision during a recent concert

New School Cuisine: Nutritional and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks

CESU chefs and managers participated in writing State wide school food service cookbook, "New School Cuisine: Nutritional and Seasonal Recipes for School Cooks by School Cooks."

Over last year, 3 of our chef/managers came together with 12 other school chefs around Vermont to write, test and retest new school recipes that meet the new USDA dietary guidelines. 

This book will be sent to every school in Vermont and to every Child Nutrition Program in every state.

Last night at NECI was kick off for the new book. It is currently available online at:  http://education.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-New_School_Cuisine_Cookbook.pdf

When does CESU close schools due to inclement weather?

Once again, we are approaching the time of year when weather might affect the school day.  The primary factor in determining whether to alter the school day is student safety. CLICK HERE to review the factors considered when making a decision about the school day due to inclement weather.
                                                                                                                         

Richmond Elementary School and Camels Hump Middle School Selected for School Safety Pilot

education.vermont.gov

Richmond Elementary School and Camels Hump Middle School have been selected to be a part of a new program via the state of Vermont and the Vermont Agency of Education.  Corporal Mark Moody, project facilitator, will be working with both schools throughout the pilot. He will review program objectives, schedules and how to best get started in moving the project along. Based upon the results of CESU (Chittenden East Supervisory Union) needs, Corporal Moody’s activities will consist of:

• Crisis Plan Review and/or development;
• Advise on developing localized training plans for crisis intervention;
• Technical assistance on building a Safety Community Outreach Plan.

A significant piece of this work will be to ensure that the needs of all students, including those with disabilities, are addressed in all current or newly developed plans.

Corporal Moody is long-time School Resource Officer (SRO) who founded the Vermont Youth Officer’s Network and remains that organization’s Chair. He is also an active member of the Vermont School Crisis Planning Team and has intensive law enforcement training on school safety issues. In the role of AOE Resource Officer Liaison, Corporal Moody will provide technical assistance to schools around connecting the work of the school resource officer with school based activities, building connections with community responders, and increasing the capacity of the Crisis Response Team with an increased focus on students with disabilities.

Mt. Mansfield Union High School 

& 
Camels Hump Middle School

Win National Recognition for Energy Efficiency

Mt. Mansfield Union High School and Camels Hump Middle School have been recognized as two of Vermont’s first ENERGY STAR^® schools. This achievement places the school in the top 25% of energy efficient schools in the country and signifies that it meets stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for healthy ventilation, year-round comfort, and lighting quality.

MMUHS and CHMS were recognized at an award ceremony on November 7^th at Camel’s Hump Middle School in Richmond, along with 9 other Vermont schools that achieved ENERGY STAR designation. The ceremony also marked the launch of Project Green School, an initiative that aims to put all Vermont schools on the path toward ENERGY STAR designation by 2020.

This achievement reflects the commitment of our staff, faculty, students, administrators, and the many people who comprise the school community.  The Mount Mansfield Union School District and Chittenden East Supervisory Union share a vision to sustain great schools, to lower overhead costs, and to walk the walk of environmental stewardship in service to Vermont’s future. 

Among those in attendance at the award ceremony were Congressman Peter Welch, Vermont Secretary of Education Armando Vilaseca, and representatives of the EPA, the Vermont Superintendents Association’s School Energy Management Program (VSA-SEMP), and Efficiency Vermont.

“The 11 schools we are honoring today have done great work,” said Jim Merriam, Director of Efficiency Vermont. “But the steps they have taken are within reach of any school in our state. With focused effort and enhanced support through Project Green School, we are looking forward to helping every community in Vermont provide a healthier and more energy efficient environment for their students.”

To learn more about Project Green School, or support your local school’s efforts to participate, visit www.efficiencyvermont.com/projectgreenschool.