RVUSD

River Valleys voters keep board at status quo

DOVER- Representation on the River Valleys Unified Union School Board will remain evenly split between member towns, voters decided this week.
On Monday, voters in Wardsboro and Dover weighed in on a proposed change to RVUSD’s articles of agreement that would alter their system of...

RVUSD board chair Rich Werner explains proposed changes to the district's articles of agreement at Tuesday evening's meeting.

Voters to have final say of school district board makeup

DOVER- On Monday, February 27, voters in Wardsboro and Dover will vote by Australian ballot on a proposed change in the way the two towns are represented on the River Valleys Unified School District Board.
The board presented the proposed change to their articles of agreement at an...

Position-sharing fills vacancy, interviews continue

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board meeting began with a reorganization meeting facilitated by Windham Central Supervisory Union Superintendent Bill Anton. Following reorganization the board discussed staffing and website updates.
Every year, following the annual...

Matt Martyn, left, and Tammy Bates Amelia Nick

RVUSD considers job sharing amidst multiple resignations

DOVER- Resignations, open positions, and job sharing were all discussed at Monday’s River Valleys Unified School District board meeting. Public input from the annual meeting and the solar panel array were also discussed.
The board accepted, with regret, the resignations of two employees...

Dr. Robert Backus received a standing ovation at the end of Tuesday’s River Valleys School District annual meeting. Backus announced he is stepping down as moderator after serving for many years. From left are school board member Kate Rideout, district clerk Andy McLean, Backus, board chair Rich Werner, and board member Chad Staro. Randy Capitani

RVUSD approves budget, Dr. Backus steps down

DOVER- Voters approved the 2023 River Valleys Unified School District budget at their annual meeting on Tuesday night.
The first article on the agenda for the meeting stirred up the most debate. Article 1 is to elect a moderator for the upcoming year, starting on July 1. Dr. Robert Backus...

Wardsboro and Dover to host summer camp

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board discussed summer school and camp, private versus public board discussions, and the International Baccalaureate self-study during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday.
Wardsboro and Dover schools are planning to operate a joint...

Wardsboro and Dover schools to see some renovations in 2023

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board met on Monday to discuss the fiscal year 2023 budget and Town Meeting warning, the annual report, school repairs, and board reapportionment.
The operational budget for fiscal year 2023 has been set at $6,255,575. According to Windham...

RVUSD ends most COVID-19 protocols, including mask requirements

DOVER- On Monday, the River Valleys Unified School District board announced major changes to COVID-19 protocols in the schools. They also discussed the fiscal year 2023 budget and Dover’s International Baccalaureate programming.
At the meeting, Dover School Principal Matt Martyn announced...

RVUSD plans on in-person annual meeting, still upholding mask policy

DOVER- The River Valleys Unified School District board met on Monday to discuss their annual meeting, COVID-19 updates in the schools, and their new website.
The board voted to hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 pm. It will be held in person at the Dover Town Hall, 189...

River Valleys still undecided on board composition

By Amelia Nick
WARDSBORO- Monday’s River Valleys Unified School District meeting began with an executive session in which the board discussed reapportionment with their attorney. At their last meeting, the majority of the board expressed interest in keeping three representatives from each...