Superintendent's Letter

Dear Students, Staff, Families, and Community Members,

It has been wonderful to spend time in our schools visiting with our staff and students. I am consistently impressed by the high level of engagement and emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication. This is the time of year we hit our stride and many fantastic activities are happening in our schools daily.

A reminder that schools are closed this Thursday, November 11th for Veterans' Day. Thank you to our veterans who served to protect our community and nation.

Newsletter Topics:

· Lebanon School Board Update

· COVID Vaccination Clinic for Children and Adults

· Mount Lebanon Elementary Principal Search- One Community Member Volunteer Needed

· Open Positions

Lebanon School Board Update- Renovation Projects

On Wednesday, October 27th the School Board approved major renovations to Mount Lebanon Elementary School. The renovation will include a new front entrance, school nurse's office, Cub Care Student Support space, expanded Multi-Purpose Room, and the addition of a full cooking kitchen. Funding for the renovation project is coming from ESSER and Capital Reserve Funds.

The School Board also approved major renovations to Hanover Street School. The renovation project includes a new entrance and administrative offices, a new school nurse's office, and Art room. As part of the renovation, there will be a new cafeteria and renovations to the library media space. The renovation will provide learning spaces for students who receive supports and services including special education, English Language Learners, counseling, school psychology, and Title I Services. The HSS playground will be expanded with a new bus loop.

At the next School Board meeting on November 10th, the Board will discuss renovations to Lebanon High School including a new front entrance, student lobby, and band room. They will also discuss renovating the LHS/HSS campus front parking area so that the traffic flow is safer and LHS students can park on-site rather than in the Bixby lot.

Due to the scale of both the HSS and LHS renovation projects, a warrant article for a bond vote will be put forward to voters this March.

We encourage community members to participate in School Board meetings to vote in March.

COVID Vaccination Information for Children Ages Five and Up and Adults

The Upper Valley Regional Public Health Network and DHMC are planning a vaccination clinic for children ages five and older and adults at our LHS/HSS campus on Saturday, November 13, and on Saturday, December 4th.

The vaccination clinic will be open to the public beginning at 8:00 am on both Saturdays. Further details will be published by DHMC and the Upper Valley Regional Public Health Network. I will send that information out to you as soon as I receive it.

Mount Lebanon Elementary Principal Search- One Community Member Volunteer Needed

We are seeking one community member to participate on the Principal Search Committee. Interviews for the Principal position will be held in January 2022. The community member must be available during the school day and have time to review committee-related materials during January.

If interested, please contact my Assistant, Ms. Lorie Morgan, lmorgan@sau88.net, and use the subject title MLS Principal Search-Community Member. In the email please state why you would like to be selected to participate on the search committee. The closing date is November 19th at 3:00 pm. Thank you.

Open Positions

We have positions open for paraeducators, teachers, bus drivers, custodial staff, and daily and long-term substitutes. If you are looking for a position where you are supporting students, families, and our community please consider applying. Open positions are listed at www.schoolspring.com and in the VNEWS.

In Closing

Please know that we appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate through this school year. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Have a wonderful weekend.

Dr. Joanne Roberts

The Lebanon School District, in partnership with the community, is committed to providing a challenging, positive, and safe learning environment that CARES:

• Cultivates curiosity and collaboration
• Achieves academic excellence
• Respects and values diversity
• Encourages responsible citizenship
• Supports the needs of every learner

Upcoming School Board Meeting:

Lebanon School Board Meeting Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 6:30 pm LMS Cafeteria

Please visit the SAU #88 website for further information.

Link to Board Agendas and Minutes

Website: www.sau88.net
Location: 20 Seminary Hill Road, West Lebanon, NH, USA
Phone: 603-795-8500