Board Update

Good Afternoon:

If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org. Also if you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my weekly e-mail updates, please let me know or they can sign-up on the front page of my website at www.danlangshaw.com as well.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

On June 21st attended State Representative Matt Patten’s office hour held at the Strongsville Library. It was great getting an update on things going on in Columbus from our State Representative.

The (NEW) Board of Education webpage is up, where for the first time you can get contact information, read bios, and see pictures of those who serve you on the North Royalton School Board. If you like to check it out here is the link:
http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/page.php?loc=district/board/boardmembers
Note: the district is in the process of creating a brand new user friendly website that is called for in the district’s strategic plan which is slated to be completed sometime in 2011.

Attended the John Shepherd Commemoration Event on June 26th, John Shepherd is believed to be the longest lived veteran of the American Revolution. He died at the age of 117 years old. He entered military service the first time during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The 26-year-old Shepherd, along with George Washington and others survived Braddock’s Defeat at the Battle of Monongahela in 1755. In middle age, Shepherd enlisted in the army again and defended Pennsylvania and other colonies as they fought for freedom from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). During the Revolutionary War he fought in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth Courthouse, and even survived the harsh winter at Valley Forge. At the age of 89, Shepherd witnessed the founding of Royalton Township in 1818 (later re-named North Royalton). His daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Robert Engle, were two of the community’s original settlers. In the morning the Mayor of North Royalton and City Council sponsored a free community breakfast at the Middle School, which I had an opportunity help serve the delicious pancakes to members of the community. Then following the breakfast a small parade led by Charles Phebus the 4th Great-Grandson of John Shepherd marched its way to the city cemetery; where a memorial service was held and a John Shepherd Historical Marker Plaque was unveiled, which can be seen from Rt. 82. This was a great event and it is amazing that such an American hero can be found in our own community. (Attached are some pictures from the event).


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a Special School Board Meeting and various other events.
Special School Board Meeting on June 30th at 6pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving Appropriation Adjustments, Transfer/Advances, Final 2009-2010 Fund Appropriations, 2010-2011 Temporary Appropriations, and such other matters that may come before the Board.

North Royalton Stadium Foundation
The North Royalton Stadium Foundation's sole purpose is to privately raise, with no taxpayer money, the necessary funds to renovate the High School Stadium with state-of-the-art synthetic turf and an eight lane all-weather track. If you would like to assist the North Royalton Stadium Foundation with any fundraising efforts, please contact: North Royalton Stadium Foundation Chairman, Larry Vasil at 440-570-2446. The group also has a website in which you can learn more about the project at www.nrstadiumfoundation.com.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

Board Update

Good Afternoon:

To all those who are fathers, Happy Fathers Day! Thank you all for what you do each and every day!


LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board met on June 14th for its’ June Regular School Board Meeting. The Board recognized those who have volunteered their time during the 2009-2010 school year. The Board also approved a resolution to acknowledge the June 26, 210 commemoration event honoring John Shepherd, who is believed to be the longest-lived veteran of the American Revolution. In addition the Board approved the creation of a new Family and Civic Engagement Committee as required by HB 1. The Board officially certified the 2010 graduates of North Royalton High School. Leslie First, Mary Ellen Chirdon, Douglas Hanson, James Mackulin, Paul McHale, and Marty Lydecker were recognized on their recent retirement from the district, special thanks to them for their years of service! The Board also approved the June 2010 policy updates. A resolution authorizing the superintendent and treasurer to execute a ground site lease Clear Wireless, LLC in connection with the cell tower compound at Albion Elementary School was passed. This ground site lease will provide an extra $725 a month for the district’s technology fund. The Board also approved various other meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.

On June 15th attended the Cambridge School Board Meeting, to learn first-hand more about their student board representative program. I made the two hour trip down to Cambridge, Ohio in hopes to bring back home to our district a similar program in which two high school students would be selected to serve as liaisons for the student body and would provide regular monthly reports to the school board on issues ranging from student achievement to just simply sharing ideas from a student’s point of view. While down in Cambridge I got to meet their student applicants for the 2010-2011 school year board representative position. Each student shared with the board a response to the query: "Explain what qualities and abilities you exhibit to be considered for this position." Representatives for the past year Chris Colby and Logan Kasinecz spoke about the learning experience and received gifts from the board. I enjoyed meeting with members of the Cambridge School Board and learning about this nationally recognized program. They even included me in a picture with their past and present student board representatives. Attached is the picture, if you like to check it out.

On June 17th, I held my Monthly Constituent Coffee at the French Quarter Café. I just wanted to thank those who stopped by to give me their feedback. I hold these monthly coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. I will keep you posted when my next monthly coffee in July will be.

On June 18th attended the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative Conference Breakfast. The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative (CCFI) seeks to strengthen families in our community by encouraging fathers to play a more active role in nurturing and raising their children. The Initiative responds to escalating social concerns regarding "father absence" by providing fathers with access to services designed to prepare them to better meet the emotional, psychological, and financial needs of their children. The CCFI also seeks to increase public awareness of the importance of father involvement. During the breakfast, I had the opportunity to learn more about the CCFI from a panel of government, non-profit, and elected officials from our county. It was a very informative panel discussion.


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a Facilities Committee Meeting, City Recreation Board Meeting and various other events.

Schools Facilities Committee will be meeting on June 21st at 7pm in the High School Media Center, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. At this meeting the committee will review the work that has been done, but more importantly to begin the discussion of the four master plans that have been developed to date. The committee would like to have as many people from our community as possible in attendance and serve on the committee. If you also know someone that is interested, please bring them along as well. Community input is extremely important as we move forward as a district.

City Recreation Board Meeting on June 22nd at 6pm @ City Hall 13834 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.

North Royalton Stadium Foundation
The North Royalton Stadium Foundation's sole purpose is to privately raise, with no taxpayer money, the necessary funds to renovate the High School Stadium with state-of-the-art synthetic turf and an eight lane all-weather track. If you would like to assist the North Royalton Stadium Foundation with any fundraising efforts, please contact: North Royalton Stadium Foundation Chairman, Larry Vasil at 440-570-2446. The group also has a website in which you can learn more about the project at www.nrstadiumfoundation.com.

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.

Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”


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If you no would longer wish to receive these updates or have a friend who would like to sign up for updates please e-mail danlangshaw4schoolboard@yahoo.com. Note that any views expressed represent my own personal viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect the views of the board or of fellow colleagues on the board.

Coffee with School Board Member Dan Langshaw

If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton School District, you are
invited to attend School Board Member Dan Langshaw’s next monthly constituent coffee Today June 17th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton from 6pm to 8pm. Dan hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback one on one. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to Dan. You may also contact Dan Langshaw via e-mail if you wish at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.

Board Update

Good Afternoon:

School is officially out for summer! I hope everyone has a great summer! Unlike our students, the School Board does not go on break for the summer. The Board is very busy this summer with various projects, preparing for the 2010-2011 school year, and ensuring the implementation of the district’s new 5-year strategic plan.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

I attended the Policy Committee Meeting on June 10th to discuss some policy changes and updates.

The School Board met on June 10th for its’ Board Work Session and reviewed the June Regular Meeting agenda items. The Board had discussion on the district’s master plan options and creating a student board representative. In addition the Board received a stadium update; construction on the new bleachers will start the week of June 14th. The Board also discussed various other matters that came before the Board.

I attended the Retirement Banquet Honoring Marty Lydecker on June 11th, for his many accomplishments and years of service as a Band Director of North Royalton High School. Best of luck to Mr. Lydecker on his retirement! Special thanks to the NRHS Band Boosters for sponsoring this great evening!


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a School Board Meeting, My Monthly Constituent Coffee, and various other events.

June Regular School Board Meeting on June 14th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving various meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.

Monthly Coffee with School Board Member Dan Langshaw
If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton School District, you are invited to attend my next monthly constituent coffee on June 17th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road from 6pm to 8pm. I hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback one on one. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. Hope to see you there!

North Royalton Stadium Foundation
The North Royalton Stadium Foundation's sole purpose is to privately raise, with no taxpayer money, the necessary funds to renovate the High School Stadium with state-of-the-art synthetic turf and an eight lane all-weather track. If you would like to assist the North Royalton Stadium Foundation with any fundraising efforts, please contact: North Royalton Stadium Foundation Chairman, Larry Vasil at 440-570-2446. The group also has a website in which you can learn more about the project at www.nrstadiumfoundation.com.

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.

Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”


____________________________________________________________________
If you no would longer wish to receive these updates or have a friend who would like to sign up for updates please e-mail danlangshaw4schoolboard@yahoo.com. Note that any views expressed represent my own personal viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect the views of the board or of fellow colleagues on the board.

Last Day of School

Today is the last day of school in the North Royalton School District. I just wanted to wish everyone a great summer and congrats to the NRHS Class of 2010!

Have a great Summer!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member

Board Update

Good Afternoon:

I just got back from North Royalton High School Commencement Ceremony at the State Theatre. It was great being on stage with our graduating seniors! Congrats to the Class of 2010!


LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD


I attended the North Royalton High School All-Sports Banquet on June 1st. It was great seeing all the students who were recognized for their athletic achievements this year! Congratulations to all those who were honored and to those who received special awards, scholarships, and the inductee to the NRHS Athletic Hall of Fame!

On June 2nd I attended the City Earth Energy Environment Committee meeting. The recycling containers have been just delivered and will be up around the city sometime soon. There was continued discussion about Solar Energy Financing under House Bill 1.The committee also had discussion on next year’s city recycling calendar regarding its layout and information contained in it for residents.

I attended the North Royalton High School Commencement on June 6th at the State Theatre in Cleveland. This is by far the best part about being on the School Board, seeing our students graduate. I wish the class of 2010 the best of luck and congratulate them all on this major accomplishment in their lives!


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a Policy Committee Meeting, Board Work Session, and various other events.

Policy Committee Meeting on June 10th at 5:30pm @ Board of Education Office
6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.

The School Board will meet on June 10th for its’ Board Work Session at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be reviewing the June Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.

Last Day of School is June 10th.

North Royalton Stadium Foundation
The North Royalton Stadium Foundation's sole purpose is to privately raise, with no taxpayer money, the necessary funds to renovate the High School Stadium with state-of-the-art synthetic turf and an eight lane all-weather track. If you would like to assist the North Royalton Stadium Foundation with any fundraising efforts, please contact: North Royalton Stadium Foundation Chairman, Larry Vasil at 440-570-2446. The group also has a website in which you can learn more about the project at www.nrstadiumfoundation.com.

Monthly Coffee with School Board Member Dan Langshaw
If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton School District, you are invited to attend my next monthly constituent coffee on June 17th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road from 6pm to 8pm. I hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback one on one. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. Hope to see you there!

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.

Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”