Sunday, April 29, 2012
Good Evening:
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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
North Royalton City Schools ask parents to complete bus survey
The North Royalton City Schools Transportation Department is asking parents of both private and pubic school children to complete an on-line survey of their bus usage for the 2012-2013 school year. Efficiency is very important including helping with traffic congestion and remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. As the district begins to look at transportation routes for the 2012-2013 school year, they are asking for parents' help in improving their efficiency and creating a positive and safe experience for each child.
The survey can be completed by going to:http://bit.ly/NR_bus_survey.
Parents are asked to complete the survey by May 1, 2012. If families have more than one student, they are asked to fill out a separate survey for each student.
By completing this survey, the transportation department wants to stress that parents are in no way giving up their student's opportunity to ride the bus. Parents simply need to call the Transportation Department at (440) 582-9051 if they find that their student is in need of a ride for a day, a week or the rest of the year.
House Education Committee Changes
There were some recent changes in the Ohio House Education Committee. Our State Representative Marlene Anielski has been appointed now the Vice-Chair of the Local Government Committee while our other State Representative Mike Dovilla has been appointed now the Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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 March 26th at the Coffee Club located at 500 E Royalton Rd. in Broadview Heights from 5:00pm-6:30pm. 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.
Financial Advisory Committee Meeting May 2nd at 7pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Schools in 24th Ohio Senate District Roundtable Discussion on the topic of "Future of Public Education in Ohio" on May 7th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The event will feature a diverse panel of experts to discuss issues ranging from school funding, educational policy, school choice, statehouse, and more. The panel will be comprised of: Anthony Podojil (The Alliance for High Quality Education), Piet Van Lier (Policy Matters Ohio), Michelle Francis (Ohio School Boards Association), Tom Ash (Buckeye Association of School Administrators), State Representative Nan Baker (16th Ohio House District), and State Representative Mike Dovilla (18th Ohio House District). There will be Q & A Session. Event is for key education stakeholders in the 24th Ohio Senate District and is open to members of public as well.
North Royalton Education Foundation Meeting May 8th at 3:30pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Special Board Meeting May 10th at 6pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
May Regular School Board Meeting on May 14th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
SCENE Meeting on May 15th at 6:30pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. At this SCENE there will be Financial Update to the Community hosted by Superintendent Ed Vittardi and Treasurer Rich McIntosh. As we continue to deal with the uncertainties of our local, state, and national economies, come find out how the North Royalton City Schools remain committed to utilizing our financial resources to the best of our ability and operate our district as efficiently as possible. Please encourage your neighbors and friends to attend this important meeting.
E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. They can also click on this link on my website to sign up at: http://www.danlangshaw.com/contact/e-mail-newsletter-sign-up/
Stay In Touch with me through Social Networking and the Web
If you like to keep in contact with me you can also check out my Website at www.danlangshaw.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter at Langshaw4board
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”
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Board Update
Good Evening:
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. They can also click on this link on my website to sign up at: http://www.danlangshaw.com/contact/e-mail-newsletter-sign-up/
SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
At the March 27th SCENE Meeting the Shape Our Schools Committee gave a presentation on North Royalton City School District Facilities. Shape our Schools Committee has been meeting for more than a year examining all of the school facilities and will be presenting a report of their finds and their vision for the future to the community. To see there full presentation click on this link below:
http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/public/files/SCENE032712.pdf
Please feel free to e-mail or call me to let me know what you think about the recommendations made by the committee.
On March 28th attended the Ohio School Boards Association’s State Legislative Conference in Columbus. I had an opportunity to meet with the Legislative Aides for State Senator Tom Patton, State Representative Marlene Anielski, and State Representative Mike Dovilla to discuss the impact of the Mid-Biennial Budget Review on Public Education and other pending legislation.
Superintendent Ed Vittardi Announced last week the following additional administrative changes in Press Release below:
The North Royalton City Schools has continued transitioning its administrative positions for the next school year and is pleased to announce that Julie Bogden, current principal of the Early Childhood Center, will become the new principal of Albion Elementary. The district also announced today that Mike McGinnis, a current assistant principal at North Royalton High School, has accepted the position of principal of the Early Education Center. Our district’s eyes are always set on making the best possible decisions for the community and its students. We are committed to providing all of our schools, its students, staff, and parents with the highest quality administrator that truly understands our community of learners, and the vision and mission of the North Royalton City Schools.
“I am very excited about this new opportunity,” said McGinnis. “It is great to be able to return to my origins of elementary level education. Prior to moving to the high school, I started my career in a private elementary school for students with learning disabilities. I then began my 18-year tenure with the North Royalton City Schools at Royal View Elementary. I have always viewed Early Childhood education as vital to our student’s growth and development. My firsthand knowledge of the needs of early intervention for those students enrolled in our pre-school program in particular will set the tone for all of their education to come. I look forward to working with the fantastic students, staff, and parents at the ECC.”
“I am honored to be the next principal of Albion Elementary and be a part of the collaborative philosophy and focus on children shared by the staff,” said Bogden. “With my knowledge in elementary education ranging from my experience teaching first and second grade in Green Bay City Schools, to teaching first grade in Avon Lake, along with being a curriculum specialist, I am truly passionate about working closely with teachers and students directly to allow them to reach their maximum potential. I have had the privilege of working with the ECC staff for the past six years. They are a collaborative group of teachers who challenge themselves instructionally to insure that children are receiving an excellent foundation of learning. This continuity among the North Royalton School community is what makes our district a rewarding place to be and one in which truly provides for our children and their future.”
The 2012-2013 North Royalton City Schools’ Principal Team will be:
North Royalton High School Principal – Mr. Mic Becerra
North Royalton Middle School Principal – Mrs. Melissa Vojta
Royal View Elementary – Mr. Kirk Pavelich
Albion Elementary – Mrs. Julie Bogden
Valley Vista Elementary – Mr. Jeff Hill
Early Childhood Center – Mr. Mike McGinnis
These changes, coupled with last week’s principal announcements, represent no additional administrative costs to the district. We have an outstanding administrative team, and when we have openings, we look to those talents first. We are very pleased with all of these transitions and know that the students, staff, parents, and community will be pleased with the new leadership in these buildings.
Cleveland Browns Charity Game
Home Team Marketing (HTM) and the Cleveland Browns today announced the opponents in the 2012 High School Football Charity Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, on Saturday, August 25th. The doubleheader will feature match ups between rivals North Royalton and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High Schools, followed by defending Division III State Champion Youngstown Cardinal Mooney and Division I State Champion Cleveland St. Ignatius High School. The first game will kick-off at 2pm, followed by 7pm for the second game. Tickets for the Charity Game will be $10 in advance and $12 on game day. Proceeds will benefit each of the four participating schools and the Cleveland Browns Foundation. Tickets will be available for purchase through the respective high schools or the Cleveland Browns Stadium Ticket Office in May. One ticket will be good for both games.
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA Playground Project
The ECC Lil’ Bears PTA is planning on purchasing a play structure that will allow 25-30 kids access to play at a given time. The structure will include at least 1 slide, currently missing from the current playground equipment. Another component would be a molded climbing wall that leads to a platform. The overall unit will also include 2-3 interactive panels like a driver’s panel with steering wheel, mazes or perhaps talking tubes. So far the PTA has already raised about $5K which is a great start to their goal of $8K. But they still need to raise more to reach their final goal. If you would like to make a donation to the ECC playground, checks can be written to: LIL’ BEARS PTA and send it into school 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 in an envelope marked PLAYGROUND DONATION.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Jodi Heffke
President
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA
440.582.7131
eheffke@ameritech.net
Stephanie Kostyack
Goals Chairperson
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA
440.237.1005
skostyack@hotmail.com
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Special Board Meeting on April 5th at 6:30pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Spring Break April 6th-15th
April Regular School Board Meeting on April 16th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. They can also click on this link on my website to sign up at: http://www.danlangshaw.com/contact/e-mail-newsletter-sign-up/
Stay In Touch with me through Social Networking and the Web
If you like to keep in contact with me you can also check out my Website at www.danlangshaw.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter at Langshaw4board
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 have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. They can also click on this link on my website to sign up at: http://www.danlangshaw.com/contact/e-mail-newsletter-sign-up/
SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
At the March 27th SCENE Meeting the Shape Our Schools Committee gave a presentation on North Royalton City School District Facilities. Shape our Schools Committee has been meeting for more than a year examining all of the school facilities and will be presenting a report of their finds and their vision for the future to the community. To see there full presentation click on this link below:
http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/public/files/SCENE032712.pdf
Please feel free to e-mail or call me to let me know what you think about the recommendations made by the committee.
On March 28th attended the Ohio School Boards Association’s State Legislative Conference in Columbus. I had an opportunity to meet with the Legislative Aides for State Senator Tom Patton, State Representative Marlene Anielski, and State Representative Mike Dovilla to discuss the impact of the Mid-Biennial Budget Review on Public Education and other pending legislation.
Superintendent Ed Vittardi Announced last week the following additional administrative changes in Press Release below:
The North Royalton City Schools has continued transitioning its administrative positions for the next school year and is pleased to announce that Julie Bogden, current principal of the Early Childhood Center, will become the new principal of Albion Elementary. The district also announced today that Mike McGinnis, a current assistant principal at North Royalton High School, has accepted the position of principal of the Early Education Center. Our district’s eyes are always set on making the best possible decisions for the community and its students. We are committed to providing all of our schools, its students, staff, and parents with the highest quality administrator that truly understands our community of learners, and the vision and mission of the North Royalton City Schools.
“I am very excited about this new opportunity,” said McGinnis. “It is great to be able to return to my origins of elementary level education. Prior to moving to the high school, I started my career in a private elementary school for students with learning disabilities. I then began my 18-year tenure with the North Royalton City Schools at Royal View Elementary. I have always viewed Early Childhood education as vital to our student’s growth and development. My firsthand knowledge of the needs of early intervention for those students enrolled in our pre-school program in particular will set the tone for all of their education to come. I look forward to working with the fantastic students, staff, and parents at the ECC.”
“I am honored to be the next principal of Albion Elementary and be a part of the collaborative philosophy and focus on children shared by the staff,” said Bogden. “With my knowledge in elementary education ranging from my experience teaching first and second grade in Green Bay City Schools, to teaching first grade in Avon Lake, along with being a curriculum specialist, I am truly passionate about working closely with teachers and students directly to allow them to reach their maximum potential. I have had the privilege of working with the ECC staff for the past six years. They are a collaborative group of teachers who challenge themselves instructionally to insure that children are receiving an excellent foundation of learning. This continuity among the North Royalton School community is what makes our district a rewarding place to be and one in which truly provides for our children and their future.”
The 2012-2013 North Royalton City Schools’ Principal Team will be:
North Royalton High School Principal – Mr. Mic Becerra
North Royalton Middle School Principal – Mrs. Melissa Vojta
Royal View Elementary – Mr. Kirk Pavelich
Albion Elementary – Mrs. Julie Bogden
Valley Vista Elementary – Mr. Jeff Hill
Early Childhood Center – Mr. Mike McGinnis
These changes, coupled with last week’s principal announcements, represent no additional administrative costs to the district. We have an outstanding administrative team, and when we have openings, we look to those talents first. We are very pleased with all of these transitions and know that the students, staff, parents, and community will be pleased with the new leadership in these buildings.
Cleveland Browns Charity Game
Home Team Marketing (HTM) and the Cleveland Browns today announced the opponents in the 2012 High School Football Charity Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, on Saturday, August 25th. The doubleheader will feature match ups between rivals North Royalton and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High Schools, followed by defending Division III State Champion Youngstown Cardinal Mooney and Division I State Champion Cleveland St. Ignatius High School. The first game will kick-off at 2pm, followed by 7pm for the second game. Tickets for the Charity Game will be $10 in advance and $12 on game day. Proceeds will benefit each of the four participating schools and the Cleveland Browns Foundation. Tickets will be available for purchase through the respective high schools or the Cleveland Browns Stadium Ticket Office in May. One ticket will be good for both games.
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA Playground Project
The ECC Lil’ Bears PTA is planning on purchasing a play structure that will allow 25-30 kids access to play at a given time. The structure will include at least 1 slide, currently missing from the current playground equipment. Another component would be a molded climbing wall that leads to a platform. The overall unit will also include 2-3 interactive panels like a driver’s panel with steering wheel, mazes or perhaps talking tubes. So far the PTA has already raised about $5K which is a great start to their goal of $8K. But they still need to raise more to reach their final goal. If you would like to make a donation to the ECC playground, checks can be written to: LIL’ BEARS PTA and send it into school 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 in an envelope marked PLAYGROUND DONATION.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Jodi Heffke
President
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA
440.582.7131
eheffke@ameritech.net
Stephanie Kostyack
Goals Chairperson
ECC Lil’ Bears PTA
440.237.1005
skostyack@hotmail.com
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Special Board Meeting on April 5th at 6:30pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Spring Break April 6th-15th
April Regular School Board Meeting on April 16th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list. They can also click on this link on my website to sign up at: http://www.danlangshaw.com/contact/e-mail-newsletter-sign-up/
Stay In Touch with me through Social Networking and the Web
If you like to keep in contact with me you can also check out my Website at www.danlangshaw.com or follow me on Facebook or Twitter at Langshaw4board
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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