Good Evening:
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and I wish you all a Happy New Year to you and your families!
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Good Evening:
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Newtown, CT after this heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Dear Parents,
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut compels us to not only share the sense of loss and mourning, but also reflect on the procedures and process we have in place at North Royalton City Schools in regards to school security and safety. The district has gone to great lengths to develop and practice lock down and evacuation procedures, as well as identifying specific duties and responsibilities for district personnel. We review these procedures on a regular basis, and this tragic event reminds all of us at North Royalton City Schools that we must remain diligent and steadfast in these efforts.
Please know that as daily procedure, we do lock down each of our buildings in the mornings. We have a North Royalton Police Officer in the district serving as our resource officer, additional police officer(s) in the high school and middle school parking lot, and specific security and response processes are in place.
The North Royalton City Schools will continue to be vigilant in regards to school safety and security, and joins all other school districts and communities in their thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families as well as the staff, students, and Newtown Connecticut community.
Sincerely,
Edward A. Vittardi
Superintendent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2012
(North Royalton, Ohio)—On Monday, December 10, 2012; during the December Regular School Board Meeting. North Royalton School Board Member Dan Langshaw gave the following statement before casting his vote in support of various policy updates on the Board agenda.
“Before we vote I just like to highlight two exciting policies we are voting on out of the many we have tonight. The first is a policy on (BYOD) also known as Bring Your Own Device. For a long time we have told our students that they couldn’t use their own cell phones in class. Because of improvements in our buildings to go wireless, I am proud to announce we as a district are also getting up to speed with the changes in the use of technology in the classroom. With this new policy students can bring their smart phones, tablets, and ipads in class and participate in lessons that their teachers believe BYOD would benefit instruction. I just like to thank Superintendent Vittardi, Curriculum Director Bruce Bradley, and our Technology Department for making this happen.”
Langshaw went on to say “the second policy I like to highlight is a revision in our Board Bylaws where now we the North Royalton School Board will audio record all Special Meetings, Regular Meetings with the exception of Board Development Meetings and Executive Sessions. Our residents can find all these recordings on the board page of the district website and listen to them and learn more about what we do as a board. This is all possible because of the successful pilot program we did as a board earlier this year of trying out audio recording our special board meetings in addition to regular board meetings like this one. I just like to thank Board President Dr. Kelly and the rest of the Board for their openness to this idea. I think this is a very positive thing for our board and district! To close Savannah, one of the bright students we recognized tonight said it best that we in North Royalton lead by example. Yes we do.”
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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
The School Board met on December 6th for a Board Work Session. Board got an update on the calendar for 2013-2014 school year. The Board also got an update on the options to fix the Valley Vista Boiler that is need of repair. Also the Board had more discussion on the CVCC Appointment for 2013. Board had a first reading of the December Policy Updates. The Board also reviewed the December Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.
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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
Passing of Harry Loder
Former North Royalton Mayor Harry E. Loder died recently on Nov. 20. He was 87. A life-long resident of North Royalton, Loder was mayor from 1971-79 after serving as a councilman and council president. As Mayor, Loder started the Emergency Rescue Services, the Office on Aging Department and helped the city get its first lighted baseball field at York Road. In 1952, Loder opened Loder’s Shake Shoppe, which has remained a favorite spot in North Royalton. He also drove a bus for North Royalton City Schools for 10 years. When I started my run for School Board back in 2009 I got a chance to meet Harry when I knocked on his door while campaigning. He invited me in and I had a chance to sit down in his kitchen of his home off of Boston road. I enjoyed listening to all his advice on public service and the history of our city and school district. He will be missed and my condolences go out to his family on their loss. If you like to learn more about Harry the Sun Newspaper did a nice story about him. Here is the link below:
http://www.cleveland.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/11/harry_e_loder_jr_governed_and.html
Good Afternoon:
This week on Thursday, November 29th I will be having my next Monthly Constituent Coffee on at the Coffee Club located at 500 E Royalton Rd. in Broadview Heights from 6pm-7pm. 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.
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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
The School Board met on November 19th for its’ November Regular Board Meeting. Some highlights from the meeting. Board recognized the achievements of some NRHS students. The board also got a presentation from some NRMS students who gave a presentation on an anti-bullying program they helped start called Stomp Out Bullying. The Board approved district five year forecast and assumptions. (Attached is basic outlook of the district’s finances from FY 13- FY 17 from the forecast). Board approved appropriation adjustments for 2012-2013. Board approved various retirements, leaves of absences, and appointments of certificated and classified employees. Board discussed other such matters that came before the Board.
Good Afternoon:
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving this week!
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Below are my letters to United States Congressman Jim Renacci and United States Senator Rob Portman about my concerns regarding the national debt crisis and the impact on public education.
Please consider writing these members of Congress and urge for them to help public education, NOT hurt it! Here is there contact information:
Senator Rob Portman
338 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Congressman Jim Renacci
130 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Please spread the word and sign the petition. The Governor and Ohio General Assembly need to listen to the people.
