Good Evening:
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to start receiving my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. Or if they like they can sign up on the homepage of my website at www.danlangshaw.com.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
On September 23rd, 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 October will be.
I have a new board cell phone number which is 440-596-0078. Please call this number if you have any school board or district matters you need to discuss with me. I can now be reached 24/7 both by phone and email.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is my Monthly Constituent Coffee, and various other events.
Special School Board Meeting on September 28th at 6pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving 2010-2011 appropriations and such other matters that may come before the Board.
City Recreation Board Meeting on September 28th at 5pm @ City Hall, 13834 Ridge Rd; North Royalton, OH 44133.
Financial Advisory Committee Meeting on September 29th at 7pm @ Board of Education Office, 6579 Royalton Rd; North Royalton, OH 44133.
North Royalton Educational Foundation Annual Spaghetti Dinner on October 1st from 4:30pm-7:00pm @ North Royalton Middle School Cafeteria, 14709 Ridge Road, North Royalton, OH 44133.
Tickets are sold ONLY at the door
•Adults - $8 (Over 12)
•Students - $5 (ages 7-12)
•Little Bear Meal - $2 (Under 7 years)
Entertainment will be provided by Middle School band & choir students. Proceeds support North Royalton School District students through mini grants awarded to teachers and staff at every building. For more information please contact Jackie Arendt @ 440-230-1567 or jaa36@case.edu
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-596-0078 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”
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Coffee with School Board Member Dan Langshaw TODAY
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 on September 23rd 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 or call 440-785-4240.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Board Update
Good Evening:
This Thursday, September 23rd I will be having my next Monthly Constituent Coffee at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton 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!
Also if you have any friends or neighbors who would like to start receiving my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. Or if they like they can sign up on the homepage of my website at www.danlangshaw.com.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on September 13th for its’ September Regular School Board Meeting. The board had a few special guests at its’ meeting such as Adriana Krasniansky, a NRHS senior and National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. The National Merit Scholarship program will notify Kraniansky in February if she has advanced to the finalist level. High School Student Government President Max Schlessel and Vice President Anna Busi shared their experiences at the Student Government Retreat held this past August at Mohican State Park and outlined some of the things they have planned for this school year. In addition Boy Scouts Matthew Marencik, Aaron Arbogast, and Adam Arbogast thank me for helping them earn their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge and the rest of the board for the opportunity to learn how our school board operates. They also told the board about the importance of the badge and the process to obtain it. The board has switched to a new consent agenda for its regular board meetings so it can be more effective in conducting its business. The board approved a change of funds for High School/Middle School Athletic Department for the 2010-2011 school year and approved the treasurer to request advances on 2011 tax settlements. In addition the board approved various appointments, stipends, change of assignments, and appointments. The board approved to amend appointments of supplemental contracts for the 2010-2011 school year. The board approved the official bus stops for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board approved also various other agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
Attended the SCENE (School Community Exchange Night for Education) on September 16th held in the North Royalton High School Community Room. SCENE is an informal opportunity for questions and answers about our North Royalton City School District. For this month’s SCENE the Director of Curriculum & Instruction Bruce Bradley and Superintendent Ed Vittardi, gave an update on the school district’s Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card and 2010-2011 school year information. Their presentation was extremely informative!
Attended the North Royalton Stadium Foundation Fundraiser on September 18th at the Outback Stake House in Parma. It was a great time with lots of good food and friends! The NRSF did a great job with this event and raised a good amount of money in the process!
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is my Monthly Constituent Coffee, and various other events.
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 September 23rd at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton 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!
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
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”
Monday, September 13, 2010
Board Update
Good Evening:
More good news in the North Royalton School District Royal View Elementary has been named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School! I just wanted to thank all our teachers, staff, parents, and students for making this all possible. All our Elementary Schools are amazing and it is great to see one of them get such a huge national honor! http://www.cleveland.com/sunstarcourier/index.ssf/2010/09/north_royaltons_royal_view_ele.html
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Royal View Blue Ribbon School
On September 9th Royal View Elementary School was nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a winner of its highly prestigious Blue Ribbon recognition. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized 304 schools across the country. The award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools whose students achieve at very high levels or have made significant progress and helped close gaps in achievement. “We are so proud at Royal View to receive the tremendous honor of being named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2010. The focus and goal of all teachers and staff members is to do all that we can each day, in every area of the school, to make all students successful,” said Royal View Elementary Principal Dr. Andrea Lasko. “By working together with our parents and the community we have found that great things can be accomplished. Student achievement and happiness is truly at the heart of all we do. The National Blue Ribbon Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our fine staff at Royal View, our supportive parents and community!” The school is planning a celebration to be scheduled in the near future. Royal View will be honored at an awards ceremony November 15-16 in Washington, D.C. Again, my sincere congrats to Royal View on this great achievement!!!
The School Board met on September 9th for its’ Board Work Session. The Board got an update on the stadium renovation project. The board was given a presentation by an alternative energy company called, SUREnergy about building a wind turbine near the high school football stadium. Such a wind turbine would help reduce the district’s energy costs and would provide an excellent opportunity for the district’s students to learn about issues of alternative energy and sustainability. The Board plans to continue discussion on the matter and compare costs with other companies that specialize in this type of work. The board received an update about the progress of the district’s new website that will tentatively be launched sometime in 2011. The Board reviewed the September Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
The district Facilities Committee is still looking for more members of the community to join the committee. The committee is working on reviewing and developing the district’s facilities master plan. We need as much community input in this process as possible. So, if you are interested in joining please contact either John Ranucci at JRanucci@acitec.com or Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot at jim.presot@northroyaltonsd.org.
City of North Royalton Improved Recycling Guidelines
Weekly recycling will begin on September 13, 2010. Mayor Bob Stefanik and the City of North Royalton have entered into an open-ended agreement, effective September 13, 2010, with Norton Landfill and Greenstar Recycling which will significantly improve the City’s recycling program and save the City over $100,000 a year. Residents’ rubbish and recycling pick up will remain on the same day as it is currently, except RECYCLING WILL BE PICKED UP EVERY WEEK! In addition to weekly pick up, the actual recycling program has been significantly improved to encourage 100% participation.
The new guidelines include the ability for residents to mix or co-mingle all recyclables in one bin. Paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, glass and all plastics (numbers one through seven) can be recycled together. A complete list of what may be recycled curbside will be available on the City’s website, www.northroyalton.org, on or before Monday, September 13th. With landfill prices increasing on a yearly basis, it is more important now than ever that every homeowner in North Royalton make a concerted effort to recycle each and every day. It is just the right thing to do for our children, grandchildren and the environment. It continues to be the goal of this Administration to provide the highest level of City services without raising taxes.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is Regular Board Meeting, Transportation Appeals Committee Meeting, SCENE, and various other events.
September Regular School Board Meeting on September 13th 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.
Transportation Appeals Committee Meeting on September 14th at 9:30am @ Board of Education Office Conf. Rm, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
The next SCENE (School Community Exchange Night for Education) will be held on September 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton High School Community Room. SCENE is an informal opportunity for questions and answers about our North Royalton City School District. Hosted by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Bruce Bradley and Superintendent Ed Vittardi, they will be giving an update on the school district’s Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card and 2010-2011 school year information.
North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-
2446.
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 September 23rd at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton 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!
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
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.
Weekly E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. Or if they like they can sign up on the homepage of my website at www.danlangshaw.com.
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
More good news in the North Royalton School District Royal View Elementary has been named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School! I just wanted to thank all our teachers, staff, parents, and students for making this all possible. All our Elementary Schools are amazing and it is great to see one of them get such a huge national honor! http://www.cleveland.com/sunstarcourier/index.ssf/2010/09/north_royaltons_royal_view_ele.html
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Royal View Blue Ribbon School
On September 9th Royal View Elementary School was nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a winner of its highly prestigious Blue Ribbon recognition. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized 304 schools across the country. The award honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools whose students achieve at very high levels or have made significant progress and helped close gaps in achievement. “We are so proud at Royal View to receive the tremendous honor of being named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2010. The focus and goal of all teachers and staff members is to do all that we can each day, in every area of the school, to make all students successful,” said Royal View Elementary Principal Dr. Andrea Lasko. “By working together with our parents and the community we have found that great things can be accomplished. Student achievement and happiness is truly at the heart of all we do. The National Blue Ribbon Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our fine staff at Royal View, our supportive parents and community!” The school is planning a celebration to be scheduled in the near future. Royal View will be honored at an awards ceremony November 15-16 in Washington, D.C. Again, my sincere congrats to Royal View on this great achievement!!!
The School Board met on September 9th for its’ Board Work Session. The Board got an update on the stadium renovation project. The board was given a presentation by an alternative energy company called, SUREnergy about building a wind turbine near the high school football stadium. Such a wind turbine would help reduce the district’s energy costs and would provide an excellent opportunity for the district’s students to learn about issues of alternative energy and sustainability. The Board plans to continue discussion on the matter and compare costs with other companies that specialize in this type of work. The board received an update about the progress of the district’s new website that will tentatively be launched sometime in 2011. The Board reviewed the September Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
The district Facilities Committee is still looking for more members of the community to join the committee. The committee is working on reviewing and developing the district’s facilities master plan. We need as much community input in this process as possible. So, if you are interested in joining please contact either John Ranucci at JRanucci@acitec.com or Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot at jim.presot@northroyaltonsd.org.
City of North Royalton Improved Recycling Guidelines
Weekly recycling will begin on September 13, 2010. Mayor Bob Stefanik and the City of North Royalton have entered into an open-ended agreement, effective September 13, 2010, with Norton Landfill and Greenstar Recycling which will significantly improve the City’s recycling program and save the City over $100,000 a year. Residents’ rubbish and recycling pick up will remain on the same day as it is currently, except RECYCLING WILL BE PICKED UP EVERY WEEK! In addition to weekly pick up, the actual recycling program has been significantly improved to encourage 100% participation.
The new guidelines include the ability for residents to mix or co-mingle all recyclables in one bin. Paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, glass and all plastics (numbers one through seven) can be recycled together. A complete list of what may be recycled curbside will be available on the City’s website, www.northroyalton.org, on or before Monday, September 13th. With landfill prices increasing on a yearly basis, it is more important now than ever that every homeowner in North Royalton make a concerted effort to recycle each and every day. It is just the right thing to do for our children, grandchildren and the environment. It continues to be the goal of this Administration to provide the highest level of City services without raising taxes.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is Regular Board Meeting, Transportation Appeals Committee Meeting, SCENE, and various other events.
September Regular School Board Meeting on September 13th 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.
Transportation Appeals Committee Meeting on September 14th at 9:30am @ Board of Education Office Conf. Rm, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
The next SCENE (School Community Exchange Night for Education) will be held on September 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton High School Community Room. SCENE is an informal opportunity for questions and answers about our North Royalton City School District. Hosted by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Bruce Bradley and Superintendent Ed Vittardi, they will be giving an update on the school district’s Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card and 2010-2011 school year information.
North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-
2446.
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 September 23rd at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton 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!
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
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.
Weekly E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. Or if they like they can sign up on the homepage of my website at www.danlangshaw.com.
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Board Update
Good Afternoon:
Have a great Labor Day Weekend everyone!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Attended the High School’s Open House on August 30th. It was great welcoming back all our students, parents, teachers, and support staff at all our high school. This school year I will be serving as the School Board Building Liaison for the High School, which means I am the main point of contact for issues related to the high school with the board.
District slated to receive $248,724 from Federal Ed Jobs Fund
On, August 31st Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Deborah S. Delisle released information about the initial allocations under the Education Jobs Fund (Ed Jobs) program recently passed by Congress. It is estimated that Ohio will receive about $361 million. The North Royalton School District is slated to receive $248,724 from the Ed Jobs Fund!!! The Education Jobs Fund requires that school districts use the funds to pay the salaries and benefits of teachers, school administrators and other essential staff. The funds can be used to recall or rehire former employees, retain existing employees and hire new employees to ensure that students receive essential education related services. The funds may not be used for general administrative expenses, overhead or other services. This announcement is good news for our district in these tough economic times.
Attended the City Earth Energy Environment Committee meeting on September 1st. The city’s recycling program is doing well. The committee received a report on the breakdown between post-consumer waste and yard waste. For the year 2009 the city recycled 3,879.68 tons. In addition the new convenience recycling containers are getting good use since being put up a few months ago. The city is going to combine its’ recycling calendar and town planner to save money and will have city, school district, and other important information in it. The committee also discussed some ways that the city can make the future YMCA, a green building. The next EEE committee meeting will be held on October 4th at 7pm at City Hall.
The School Board met for a Special School Board Meeting on September 2nd.The Board approved the negotiated agreements and compensation plans with the North Royalton Education Association, Ohio Association of Public School Employees/AFSCME Chapter 4 Local 231, Central Office Professional Staff Association, North Royalton Principals’ Association, and North Royalton Central Office Administrators for the period August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. The Board also approved reinstating employees that were suspended pursuant to the reduction in force. Our district has brought back the last person who was on the reduction in force list from a few years ago. Board approved the appointments of certificated/licensed and classified employees for the 2010-2011 school year. In addition the Board approved/amended supplemental contract appointments for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board also agreed to switching to a consent agenda to help make regular board meetings more efficient. The Board also discussed such other matters that came before the Board.
Attended the Middle School’s Open House on September 2nd for grades 7-8. It was great welcoming back all our students, parents, teachers, and support staff at the middle school.
On September 4th I meet with a School Board Member from the North Olmsted School Board about exploring an idea of creating a, 24th Senate District Education Caucus or having regional round table discussions regarding education. Such a caucus or roundtable discussions would help local school districts like ours in being stronger advocates for education related issues and lobbying the Ohio General Assembly.
NR Schools Facilities Committee Update
The district Facilities Committee is looking for more members of the community to join the committee. The committee is working on reviewing and developing the district’s facilities master plan. We need as much community input in this process as possible. So, if you are interested in joining please contact either John Ranucci at JRanucci@acitec.com or Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot at jim.presot@northroyaltonsd.org.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is Special Board Meeting, and various other events.
NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
The School Board will meet on September 9th 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 September Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The next SCENE (School Community Exchange Night for Education) will held on September 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton High School Community Room. SCENE is an informal opportunity for questions and answers about our North Royalton City School District. Hosted by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Bruce Bradley and Superintendent Ed Vittardi, they will be giving an update on the school district’s Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card and 2010-2011 school year information.
North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-
2446.
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
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.
Weekly E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. Or if they like they can sign up on the homepage of my website at www.danlangshaw.com.
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Have a great Labor Day Weekend everyone!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Attended the High School’s Open House on August 30th. It was great welcoming back all our students, parents, teachers, and support staff at all our high school. This school year I will be serving as the School Board Building Liaison for the High School, which means I am the main point of contact for issues related to the high school with the board.
District slated to receive $248,724 from Federal Ed Jobs Fund
On, August 31st Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Deborah S. Delisle released information about the initial allocations under the Education Jobs Fund (Ed Jobs) program recently passed by Congress. It is estimated that Ohio will receive about $361 million. The North Royalton School District is slated to receive $248,724 from the Ed Jobs Fund!!! The Education Jobs Fund requires that school districts use the funds to pay the salaries and benefits of teachers, school administrators and other essential staff. The funds can be used to recall or rehire former employees, retain existing employees and hire new employees to ensure that students receive essential education related services. The funds may not be used for general administrative expenses, overhead or other services. This announcement is good news for our district in these tough economic times.
Attended the City Earth Energy Environment Committee meeting on September 1st. The city’s recycling program is doing well. The committee received a report on the breakdown between post-consumer waste and yard waste. For the year 2009 the city recycled 3,879.68 tons. In addition the new convenience recycling containers are getting good use since being put up a few months ago. The city is going to combine its’ recycling calendar and town planner to save money and will have city, school district, and other important information in it. The committee also discussed some ways that the city can make the future YMCA, a green building. The next EEE committee meeting will be held on October 4th at 7pm at City Hall.
The School Board met for a Special School Board Meeting on September 2nd.The Board approved the negotiated agreements and compensation plans with the North Royalton Education Association, Ohio Association of Public School Employees/AFSCME Chapter 4 Local 231, Central Office Professional Staff Association, North Royalton Principals’ Association, and North Royalton Central Office Administrators for the period August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2013. The Board also approved reinstating employees that were suspended pursuant to the reduction in force. Our district has brought back the last person who was on the reduction in force list from a few years ago. Board approved the appointments of certificated/licensed and classified employees for the 2010-2011 school year. In addition the Board approved/amended supplemental contract appointments for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board also agreed to switching to a consent agenda to help make regular board meetings more efficient. The Board also discussed such other matters that came before the Board.
Attended the Middle School’s Open House on September 2nd for grades 7-8. It was great welcoming back all our students, parents, teachers, and support staff at the middle school.
On September 4th I meet with a School Board Member from the North Olmsted School Board about exploring an idea of creating a, 24th Senate District Education Caucus or having regional round table discussions regarding education. Such a caucus or roundtable discussions would help local school districts like ours in being stronger advocates for education related issues and lobbying the Ohio General Assembly.
NR Schools Facilities Committee Update
The district Facilities Committee is looking for more members of the community to join the committee. The committee is working on reviewing and developing the district’s facilities master plan. We need as much community input in this process as possible. So, if you are interested in joining please contact either John Ranucci at JRanucci@acitec.com or Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot at jim.presot@northroyaltonsd.org.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is Special Board Meeting, and various other events.
NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
The School Board will meet on September 9th 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 September Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The next SCENE (School Community Exchange Night for Education) will held on September 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton High School Community Room. SCENE is an informal opportunity for questions and answers about our North Royalton City School District. Hosted by Director of Curriculum & Instruction Bruce Bradley and Superintendent Ed Vittardi, they will be giving an update on the school district’s Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card and 2010-2011 school year information.
North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-
2446.
Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.
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.
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Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
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