Superintendent of School Search
The Orleans Central Supervisory Union invites applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools. We seek an experienced, innovative, and community-minded leader with excellent communication and management skills who has demonstrated success in improving student achievement. The Supervisory Union is seeking an outstanding leader to serve in this position beginning July 1, 2021.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2021
Apply on SchoolSpring, Job#3417727
Application Deadline: January 31, 2021
Apply on SchoolSpring, Job#3417727
OCSU NAMES PENNY CHAMBERLIN AS NEXT SUPERINTENDENT
After a thoughtful search process that began in October and culminated Wednesday evening, the Orleans Central Supervisory Union board is pleased to announce that Penny Chamberlin has accepted the position as OCSU’s Superintendent, effective on July 1 with Bev Davis’s retirement.
“We’re thrilled to know that Penny will be the next leader of OCSU,” exclaimed Board Chair Amy Leroux. “She has a calm, practical approach that will continue to move our district and our students forward.”
Penny was one of three finalists selected by a screening committee created by the board. During the process of interviews, rigorous reference checks, and virtual forums for staff, faculty, and the public, the two other finalists withdrew their candidacies prior to meeting with the board for interviews on March 3. While the board briefly discussed its other options, they did not waste any time voting unanimously to offer the position to Chamberlin.
Chamberlin comes to OCSU after 14 years as the Principal/Director of the Central Vermont Career Center, which is part of the Barre Unified Union School District, although it serves students from 17 towns in 6 regional high schools. Prior to that experience, she spent 7 years at the Vermont Agency of Education as the Executive Director of the Vermont chapter of Future Business Leaders of America and 10 years in multiple roles at the Randolph Technical Career Center.
A lifelong Vermonter, Chamberlin has always been drawn to the NEK and is already looking to make her home in the OCSU towns. She received her BA from Norwich University and her Med from Southern New Hampshire University. She’s also a graduate of the Vermont Superintendents Association’s Leadership Academy.
“We’re thrilled to know that Penny will be the next leader of OCSU,” exclaimed Board Chair Amy Leroux. “She has a calm, practical approach that will continue to move our district and our students forward.”
Penny was one of three finalists selected by a screening committee created by the board. During the process of interviews, rigorous reference checks, and virtual forums for staff, faculty, and the public, the two other finalists withdrew their candidacies prior to meeting with the board for interviews on March 3. While the board briefly discussed its other options, they did not waste any time voting unanimously to offer the position to Chamberlin.
Chamberlin comes to OCSU after 14 years as the Principal/Director of the Central Vermont Career Center, which is part of the Barre Unified Union School District, although it serves students from 17 towns in 6 regional high schools. Prior to that experience, she spent 7 years at the Vermont Agency of Education as the Executive Director of the Vermont chapter of Future Business Leaders of America and 10 years in multiple roles at the Randolph Technical Career Center.
A lifelong Vermonter, Chamberlin has always been drawn to the NEK and is already looking to make her home in the OCSU towns. She received her BA from Norwich University and her Med from Southern New Hampshire University. She’s also a graduate of the Vermont Superintendents Association’s Leadership Academy.
Press Release -- Meet the Candidates for OCSU Superintendent
BARTON, VT – The Orleans Central Supervisory Union board is pleased to host virtual forums so members of the community can meet the two finalists for the OCSU Superintendency.
Public forums for the communities will take place the evening of March 1, 2021 as follows:
Penny Chamberlin 5:00-5:45 meet.google.com/sbe-wkmi-cov
Join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 864 011 150 4297#
Ben White 6:00-6:45 meet.google.com/ucv-uzsc-nek
Join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 204 588 211 3250#
All community members who attend any of the forums will be encouraged to provide their feedback to the OCSU board via a Google Forms link that will be provided during each meeting.
The board will interview candidates on Wednesday, March 3 and deliberate immediately afterward. They hope to be able to share their final decision with the community on March 4.
Public forums for the communities will take place the evening of March 1, 2021 as follows:
Penny Chamberlin 5:00-5:45 meet.google.com/sbe-wkmi-cov
Join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 864 011 150 4297#
Ben White 6:00-6:45 meet.google.com/ucv-uzsc-nek
Join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 204 588 211 3250#
All community members who attend any of the forums will be encouraged to provide their feedback to the OCSU board via a Google Forms link that will be provided during each meeting.
The board will interview candidates on Wednesday, March 3 and deliberate immediately afterward. They hope to be able to share their final decision with the community on March 4.
Press Release -- SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Meeting Agenda and Minutes |
Screening Committee MembersBoard
Dave Blodgett Phil Roberts Principals Andre Messier - Lake Region Union High School Larry Fliegelman - Brownington Central School Central Office Michael Moriarty - Director of Instructional Services Lisa Worden - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Teachers Chad Fox Kyle Chadburn Support Staff Bev Hall Seth Rowell Community Heather Clark Cora Willis Powell |
