I hope everyone’s summer is going well. I just wanted to give you all a quick update on the State Budget HB 153. On Monday June 27th the joint legislative state budget Conference Committee met late to debate what is assumed to be the final version of Amended Substitute House Bill 153, the biennial budget legislation. After more than several hours of deliberation, the committee voted along party lines (4–2) to recommend a final product to both houses. On Tuesday June 28th the Senate voted approved the committee’s recommendation. Today the House also approved the Conference Committee’s recommendations. The budget now goes to Governor John Kasich a day to sign the bill into law, which is just in time for the new fiscal year to begin this Friday.
I would like to share with you some of the changes made by the Conference Committee to the Senate, version of the budget affecting public education which include:
• Health care pooling option for local government employees’ coverage: optional, self-insurance and other pools could still exist as long as they meet best practices and benchmarks.
• Eliminates BMI testing requirements for all school districts.
• Mandatory teacher evaluations based on multiple measures, with 50% based on student performance. The State Board of Education will develop the framework; school districts will adopt after their current bargaining contracts expire.
• Criteria must be developed for these evaluation categories: “accomplished,” “proficient,” “developing” and “ineffective.”
• Prohibits using seniority for reductions in force (RIF) or rehiring, except when evaluations are comparable.
• School districts receiving federal Race to the Top (RttT) funds must use pay-for-performance criteria under a schedule based on license and evaluations.
• School districts NOT receiving RttT funds must use either performance-based salary schedule or current law.
• Principals or other employees could also serve as a school district’s gifted education coordinator if qualified.
• Removes the provision allowing home-schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Allows for students over age 22 to be enrolled tuition-free in school district and charter school dropout recovery and prevention schools.
• Removes the provision prohibiting the selling of services to a charter school by a sponsor.
• Reinstates the moratorium on new e-schools until 2013, then allows up to five new schools each year thereafter.
• Allows charter schools that do not have a sponsor to apply to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) for approval to operate.
If you have a chance please contact Governor Kasich at http://governor.ohio.gov/ShareYourIdeas.aspx or call (614) 466-3555 and urge that he line-item veto the following provisions not included in his original proposal:
• Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship (voucher) Program.
• The provision allowing students over the age of 22 to attend school tuition-free.
• The provision that would allow charter schools without sponsors to apply to ODE for approval to operate.
If you are interested in seeing a copy of the comparison document as reported out of the Conference Committee click on this link: http://ealerts.osba-ohio.org/files/file/Document(64).pdf Also if you like to see a copy of the “Budget in Detail” it can be found here: http://ealerts.osba-ohio.org/files/file/Document(65).pdf
Thank you for being so engaged during this budget process!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Board Update
Good Evening:
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.
Also 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. I am working hard to make sure all those in our district are kept informed what’s happening with the School Board and the North Royalton School District.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 20th for a Special Board Meeting. The Board went into Executive Session for the purpose to discuss the employment of personnel. For the rest of the meeting the Board discussed Board goals, and such other matters that may come
before the Board.
On June 22nd participated as guest panelist on the Civic Commons Radio Program, which is a dynamic half-hour public affairs program airing Saturday mornings on 88.7 FM, WJCU and Tuesday evenings on WYSU. It features citizen voices more than talking heads, citizen commentaries instead of expert drones, and hosts who are always looking for different ways to set the stage for discussion. Hosted by award-winning public radio host Dan Moulthrop, produced by Luke Frazier of NOW Productions with assistance from WJCU and edited by Daniel Steinberg of Dim Sum Thinking. The show’s topic was Citizen Engagement with Public Bodies. On the panel I was joined by a Parent Community Activist, and a Member of the Shaker Heights School Board. The discussion focused on trying to better understand the dynamics of engagement and to figure out how to make the interactions more effective for everyone concerned. This particular show may even get picked up by NPR. I will let you know when the show schedule to hit the air if you are interested in listening.
Call to Action on HB 153
The HB 153 the State Budget has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate and is now scheduled before a conference committee. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard regarding various issues contained in this legislation prior to the bill being sent to the governor. If you are able to please send an e-mail or make a phone call to the members of the conference committee with your concerns. Conferees include Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), Rep. John Carey (R-Wellston), Rep. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield), Sen. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro). When speaking with lawmakers please tell them to KEEP the changes made by the Senate to HB 153 for public education. The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut to North Royalton School District in the original Governor's budget. Below is the contact information for the members of the conference committee:
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Please continue to contact our lawmakers in Columbus as well:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
The School Board will meet on June 30th for a Special Board Meeting at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving Appropriation Adjustments, Transfer/Advances, Final 2010-2011 Fund Appropriations, 2011-2012 Temporary Appropriations, Employment of Personnel, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in August. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
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.
Also 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. I am working hard to make sure all those in our district are kept informed what’s happening with the School Board and the North Royalton School District.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 20th for a Special Board Meeting. The Board went into Executive Session for the purpose to discuss the employment of personnel. For the rest of the meeting the Board discussed Board goals, and such other matters that may come
before the Board.
On June 22nd participated as guest panelist on the Civic Commons Radio Program, which is a dynamic half-hour public affairs program airing Saturday mornings on 88.7 FM, WJCU and Tuesday evenings on WYSU. It features citizen voices more than talking heads, citizen commentaries instead of expert drones, and hosts who are always looking for different ways to set the stage for discussion. Hosted by award-winning public radio host Dan Moulthrop, produced by Luke Frazier of NOW Productions with assistance from WJCU and edited by Daniel Steinberg of Dim Sum Thinking. The show’s topic was Citizen Engagement with Public Bodies. On the panel I was joined by a Parent Community Activist, and a Member of the Shaker Heights School Board. The discussion focused on trying to better understand the dynamics of engagement and to figure out how to make the interactions more effective for everyone concerned. This particular show may even get picked up by NPR. I will let you know when the show schedule to hit the air if you are interested in listening.
Call to Action on HB 153
The HB 153 the State Budget has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate and is now scheduled before a conference committee. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard regarding various issues contained in this legislation prior to the bill being sent to the governor. If you are able to please send an e-mail or make a phone call to the members of the conference committee with your concerns. Conferees include Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), Rep. John Carey (R-Wellston), Rep. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield), Sen. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro). When speaking with lawmakers please tell them to KEEP the changes made by the Senate to HB 153 for public education. The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut to North Royalton School District in the original Governor's budget. Below is the contact information for the members of the conference committee:
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Please continue to contact our lawmakers in Columbus as well:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
The School Board will meet on June 30th for a Special Board Meeting at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving Appropriation Adjustments, Transfer/Advances, Final 2010-2011 Fund Appropriations, 2011-2012 Temporary Appropriations, Employment of Personnel, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in August. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Monday, June 20, 2011
Board Update
Good Afternoon:
“America is not governed by the majority but by the majority of those who participate.”
-Thomas Jefferson
Attached are meeting minutes from the April 6th Special School Board Meeting and April 11th Regular School Board Meeting.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 13th for its’ June Regular School Board Meeting. Some highlights from the meeting. The board had several guest. Beth Iafigliola, Bev Schultz, Mark Skor and Gina Stabile were honored at the board meeting for their achievement of Master Teacher status. The Board approved the Reappointment of Ed Vittardi as Superintendent of the North Royalton City School District effective August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2015. Also the Board approved a resolution authorizing an issue of energy conservation improvement notes, series 2011, of this school district, in the aggregate principal amount of $216,940, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds for the purpose of paying costs of installations, modifications and remodeling of school buildings to conserve energy. Board approved a resolution designating depositories of public moneys of the North Royalton City School District. The Board adopted a resolution honoring our community volunteers. Board certified the Year 2011 Graduates. The Board adopted a resolution honoring various staff retirements. The Board approved a resolution reinstating an employee on the reduction in force list. The Board approved also various other agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Here is a link to the Audio Recording of the June 13th Board Meeting:
http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/external/audio/061311RegMtg.mp3
On June 16th, 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.
Call to Action on HB 153
The HB 153 the State Budget has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate and is now scheduled before a conference committee. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard regarding various issues contained in this legislation prior to the bill being sent to the governor. If you are able to please send an e-mail or make a phone call to the members of the conference committee with your concerns. Conferees include Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), Rep. John Carey (R-Wellston), Rep. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield), Sen. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro). When speaking with lawmakers please tell them to KEEP the changes made by the Senate to HB 153 for public education. The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut to North Royalton School District in the original Governor's budget. Below is the contact information for the members of the conference committee:
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Please continue to contact our lawmakers in Columbus as well:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
The School Board will meet on June 20th for a Special Board Meeting at 6:30pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be discussing Board goals, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The School Board will meet on June 30th for a Special Board Meeting at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving Appropriation Adjustments, Transfer/Advances, Final 2010-2011 Fund Appropriations, 2011-2012 Temporary Appropriations, Employment of Personnel, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in the coming months. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
“America is not governed by the majority but by the majority of those who participate.”
-Thomas Jefferson
Attached are meeting minutes from the April 6th Special School Board Meeting and April 11th Regular School Board Meeting.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 13th for its’ June Regular School Board Meeting. Some highlights from the meeting. The board had several guest. Beth Iafigliola, Bev Schultz, Mark Skor and Gina Stabile were honored at the board meeting for their achievement of Master Teacher status. The Board approved the Reappointment of Ed Vittardi as Superintendent of the North Royalton City School District effective August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2015. Also the Board approved a resolution authorizing an issue of energy conservation improvement notes, series 2011, of this school district, in the aggregate principal amount of $216,940, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds for the purpose of paying costs of installations, modifications and remodeling of school buildings to conserve energy. Board approved a resolution designating depositories of public moneys of the North Royalton City School District. The Board adopted a resolution honoring our community volunteers. Board certified the Year 2011 Graduates. The Board adopted a resolution honoring various staff retirements. The Board approved a resolution reinstating an employee on the reduction in force list. The Board approved also various other agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Here is a link to the Audio Recording of the June 13th Board Meeting:
http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/external/audio/061311RegMtg.mp3
On June 16th, 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.
Call to Action on HB 153
The HB 153 the State Budget has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate and is now scheduled before a conference committee. This is our last opportunity to make our voices heard regarding various issues contained in this legislation prior to the bill being sent to the governor. If you are able to please send an e-mail or make a phone call to the members of the conference committee with your concerns. Conferees include Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster), Rep. John Carey (R-Wellston), Rep. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield), Sen. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) and Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro). When speaking with lawmakers please tell them to KEEP the changes made by the Senate to HB 153 for public education. The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut to North Royalton School District in the original Governor's budget. Below is the contact information for the members of the conference committee:
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Please continue to contact our lawmakers in Columbus as well:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
The School Board will meet on June 20th for a Special Board Meeting at 6:30pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be discussing Board goals, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The School Board will meet on June 30th for a Special Board Meeting at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving Appropriation Adjustments, Transfer/Advances, Final 2010-2011 Fund Appropriations, 2011-2012 Temporary Appropriations, Employment of Personnel, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in the coming months. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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 on June 16th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton from 6pm to 8pm. Dan holds 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 440-596-0078.
invited to attend School Board Member Dan Langshaw’s next monthly constituent coffee on June 16th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton from 6pm to 8pm. Dan holds 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 440-596-0078.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Board Update
Good Evening:
Just a reminder my next monthly constituent coffee is this Thursday, June 16th 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!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 7th for its’ Board Work Session. The Board received an update on the progress of the district’s strategic plan. The Board got an update on the status of HB 153 the state budget. The stadium project is well underway and construction crews are working hard to get it completed on time for late August. Board was given an update that the wind turbine project is not dead, but the district will wait until the stadium is completed before pursuing it any further. Board discussed the proposed changes to athletic workers salary schedule for the 2011-2012 school year. There was discussion about staffing levels for 2011-2012 school year. Board discussed the district participating again in Operation NR Cares program that helps students and families in need living in North Royalton. Board discussed the policies recommendations for finance and fiscal operations. The Board will hold off until July before taking any action on these policies recommendations, so board members can take time to review them closer. The Board discussed its’ options regarding the 4.4 mil renewal levy that expires in 2012. The Board also went into Executive Session for the purpose to discuss the employment of personnel. The Board reviewed the June Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
School is out for summer!
June 10th was the last day of school in the North Royalton School District for the 2010-2011 school year. I wish all our students a fun and safe summer!
State Budget (HB 153)
On June 8th the Ohio Senate passed it’s version of the State Budget HB 153 by a 23-10 vote. The House did not agree with the Senate’s changes and now HB 153 goes to a conference committee between the two legislative chambers to work out their differences in the bill. The Senate version of the State Budget included the following changes:
• Restoration, for all districts, FY2011 levels of state foundation formula funding (minus stimulus dollars) for both FY2012 and FY2013.
• A $17/pupil award for all districts in which report card rankings were excellent or excellent with distinction.
• Removal of most of the language mirroring provisions in S. B. 5.
• Removal of most of the language inserted by the House that would liberalize charter and voucher authority.
The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut in the original Governor's budget. This indicates significant progress but is as vital as ever as to please stay in touch with our legislators, you are making a difference! Below is the contact information for our lawmakers in Columbus:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
In addition here are some key individuals to also contact who have a direct effect on the process before HB 153 is finalized by June 30, 2011:
Governor John Kasich
614 466-3555
To e-mail the Governor, go to: http://governor.ohio.gov/ShareYourIdeas.aspx
Senate President Tom Niehaus
614 466-8082
SD14@senate.state.oh.us
Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro
614-466-7182
SD32@maild.sen.state.oh.us
House Speaker Bill Batchelder
614-466-8140
District69@ohr.state.oh.us
House Minority Leader Armond Budish
614-466-5441
District08@ohr.state.oh.us
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
June Regular School Board Meeting on June 13th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Rm, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
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 16th 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. You may also contact via e-mail if you wish at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org or call 440-596-0078.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in the coming months. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
PS: For all the sports fans, congrats to the Dallas Mavs on winning the NBA Championship! Next year it will be the Cavs turn!
Just a reminder my next monthly constituent coffee is this Thursday, June 16th 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!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board met on June 7th for its’ Board Work Session. The Board received an update on the progress of the district’s strategic plan. The Board got an update on the status of HB 153 the state budget. The stadium project is well underway and construction crews are working hard to get it completed on time for late August. Board was given an update that the wind turbine project is not dead, but the district will wait until the stadium is completed before pursuing it any further. Board discussed the proposed changes to athletic workers salary schedule for the 2011-2012 school year. There was discussion about staffing levels for 2011-2012 school year. Board discussed the district participating again in Operation NR Cares program that helps students and families in need living in North Royalton. Board discussed the policies recommendations for finance and fiscal operations. The Board will hold off until July before taking any action on these policies recommendations, so board members can take time to review them closer. The Board discussed its’ options regarding the 4.4 mil renewal levy that expires in 2012. The Board also went into Executive Session for the purpose to discuss the employment of personnel. The Board reviewed the June Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
School is out for summer!
June 10th was the last day of school in the North Royalton School District for the 2010-2011 school year. I wish all our students a fun and safe summer!
State Budget (HB 153)
On June 8th the Ohio Senate passed it’s version of the State Budget HB 153 by a 23-10 vote. The House did not agree with the Senate’s changes and now HB 153 goes to a conference committee between the two legislative chambers to work out their differences in the bill. The Senate version of the State Budget included the following changes:
• Restoration, for all districts, FY2011 levels of state foundation formula funding (minus stimulus dollars) for both FY2012 and FY2013.
• A $17/pupil award for all districts in which report card rankings were excellent or excellent with distinction.
• Removal of most of the language mirroring provisions in S. B. 5.
• Removal of most of the language inserted by the House that would liberalize charter and voucher authority.
The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut in the original Governor's budget. This indicates significant progress but is as vital as ever as to please stay in touch with our legislators, you are making a difference! Below is the contact information for our lawmakers in Columbus:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
In addition here are some key individuals to also contact who have a direct effect on the process before HB 153 is finalized by June 30, 2011:
Governor John Kasich
614 466-3555
To e-mail the Governor, go to: http://governor.ohio.gov/ShareYourIdeas.aspx
Senate President Tom Niehaus
614 466-8082
SD14@senate.state.oh.us
Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro
614-466-7182
SD32@maild.sen.state.oh.us
House Speaker Bill Batchelder
614-466-8140
District69@ohr.state.oh.us
House Minority Leader Armond Budish
614-466-5441
District08@ohr.state.oh.us
Senator Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Representative Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
June Regular School Board Meeting on June 13th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Rm, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
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 16th 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. You may also contact via e-mail if you wish at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org or call 440-596-0078.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in the coming months. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
PS: For all the sports fans, congrats to the Dallas Mavs on winning the NBA Championship! Next year it will be the Cavs turn!
Friday, June 10, 2011
How to Advocate on the Budget Bill in the Conference Committee
The biennial budget (HB 153)for the State of Ohio has been passed by the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate. It goes to a conference committee between the two legislative chambers. Please keep contacting the lawmakers from our area. But also here is how to contact those who have a direct effect on the process before the bill is finalized by June 30, 2011:
Governor John Kasich
614 466-3555
To e-mail the Governor, go to: http://governor.ohio.gov/ShareYourIdeas.aspx
Senate President
Tom Niehaus
614 466-8082
SD14@senate.state.oh.us
Senate Minority Leader
Capri Cafaro
614-466-7182
SD32@maild.sen.state.oh.us
House Speaker
Bill Batchelder
614-466-8140
District69@ohr.state.oh.us
House Minority Leader
Armond Budish
614-466-5441
District08@ohr.state.oh.us
Sen. Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Sen. Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Sen. Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Rep. Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Governor John Kasich
614 466-3555
To e-mail the Governor, go to: http://governor.ohio.gov/ShareYourIdeas.aspx
Senate President
Tom Niehaus
614 466-8082
SD14@senate.state.oh.us
Senate Minority Leader
Capri Cafaro
614-466-7182
SD32@maild.sen.state.oh.us
House Speaker
Bill Batchelder
614-466-8140
District69@ohr.state.oh.us
House Minority Leader
Armond Budish
614-466-5441
District08@ohr.state.oh.us
Sen. Chris Widener
614-466-3780
SD10@senate.state.oh.us
Sen. Shannon Jones
614-466-9737
SD07@senate.state.oh.us
Sen. Michael Skindell
614-466-5123
SD23@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Rep. Ron Amstutz
614-466-1474
District03@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. John Carey
614-466-1366
District87@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. Vernon Sykes
614-466-3100
District44@ohr.state.oh.us
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Board Update
Good Afternoon:
Congratulations to all our Graduates in the North Royalton High School Class of 2011!!!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
---Dr. Seuss
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
On May 30th I marched in the Broadview Heights Memorial Day Parade. Parade serves as the gathering ceremony for the memorial service which honors our fallen soldiers. As a U.S. Army Veteran, I was very touched by the excellent memorial service at the end of the parade to honor all veterans in the area. Again, thank you to all those who have served our great nation!
Attended the 2011 NRHS All Sports Banquet on May 31st. Congrats to all the achievements of our student athletes and to those who were inducted into the NRHS Athletic Hall of Fame!!!
On June 1st the Policy Committee met to review the Board Policy Recommendations for Finances and Fiscal Operations. Tom Giffels from Flanagan & Giffels Co. L.P.A. gave a presentation on how the recommended policy changes will help make the Board’s policies more efficient and improve district operations.
On June 3rd participated in the Commencement Ceremony for the North Royalton High School Class of 2011 at the State Theater in downtown Cleveland. It was an honor to shake the hands of each of our 376 graduating seniors from NRHS. The Class of 2011 is a very special graduating class for me personally, because my little twin sisters Dana and Grace Langshaw are part of this class. I have seen first-hand many of these students grow into young adults that they are today. Congrats to the NRHS Class of 2011!!!
State Budget Update
The State Senate has come out with its’ version of the State Budget substitute budget bill (HB 153) the following is included in it:
• Restoration, for all districts, FY2011 levels of state foundation formula funding (minus stimulus dollars) for both FY2012 and FY2013.
• A $17/pupil award for all districts in which report card rankings were excellent or excellent with distinction.
• Removal of most of the language mirroring provisions in S. B. 5.
• Removal of most of the language inserted by the House that would liberalize charter and voucher authority.
The full Senate is expected vote on the bill on June 9th. Following passage by the Senate, the bill would go to the House for concurrence on the Senate amendments – which never happens on a budget bill – following which a conference committee would be formed to settle the difference in the two versions.
The Senate version would restore approximately $1.5 million of the $4.9 million planned to be cut in the original Governor's budget. This indicates significant progress but is as vital as ever as the Senate and House both need to hear from us. The Senate version of the budget is a step in the right direction. Please stay in touch with our legislators, your voice is making a difference! Below is the contact information for our lawmakers in Columbus:
State Senator Tom Patton
24th Senate District
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8056
SD24@senate.state.oh.us
State Representative Marlene Anielski (Broadview Heights portion of our school district)
17th House District
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 644-6041
Fax: (614) 719-6956
district17@ohr.state.oh.us
State Representative Mike Dovilla
18th House District (North Royalton portion of our school district)
77 S. High St
12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-4895
Fax: (614) 719-6957
district18@ohr.state.oh.us
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
North Royalton Educational Foundation Meeting on June 7th at 3:30pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
The School Board will meet on June 7th 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.
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.
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com in the coming months. You can follow me on Twitter @Langshaw4board. I also have a blog at http://votelangshaw4board.blogspot.com.
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
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
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