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It is hard to believe we are only weeks away from the end of the year 2010 and that I have been serving on the North Royalton School Board for almost entire year now. It seems like so much longer than that. I must say this has been a great year and it is an honor to serve as a member of the School Board. I truly enjoy all your feedback and confidence in me as a leader. As you may know each January at the School Board’s Organizational Meeting the Board elects its’ President and Vice President for the year. After lots of positive feedback from constituents and much thought I would like to announce that I am running for Vice President of the North Royalton School Board. The year 2011 will be very challenging with the upcoming state budget and many other issues the district will face in the coming year. I believe it is important to step up as a leader and serve in the role of Vice President for the Board. On January 10th the Board will vote on its’ leadership positions. I will keep you posted if I do get elected by the Board to the Vice Presidency; I just thought it was important to share this news with you.

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

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Board Update

Good Evening:

Winter is here to stay! There is a bad winter storm on the way for Monday, please make sure if you drive your child school or if they get picked up at a bus stop to allow a little extra time. Also please check your answering machine for any Alert Now Messages regarding any possible school closings or delays.
Again, as you know Christmas is coming soon and the best gift you could give the North Royalton School District is helping us win a $250,000.00 Pepsi Refresh Grant for our stadium project! Below is more information on how you can make this wish come true!

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Copy of Board Member Langshaw’s Statement at the Dec. 8th Work Session

Dear President Reinhard and Board,

As we approach our organizational meeting in January 2011, I propose that North Royalton Board of Education does an audit to determine the effectiveness of our current standing and ad hoc committees of the Board. The purpose of the audit would be to determine if it is even necessary to have a board member assigned to certain committees, versus would it be better suited to have an administrator just report back to the board on certain committees that we have.

I have contacted OSBA and according to them, school boards must have by law a Family & Civic Engagement Committee (RC 3313.821) and a Business Advisory Committee (RC 3313.82). Also according to OSBA it is typical for boards in our state to have standing committees for Curriculum, Policy, and Finance. I believe that our board has too many committees with a total of 17. I think about half of our current committees truly need a board member assigned to it.

In addition as a result of our strategic plan which calls for us as a district to increase our engagement with the community. Our current committee system does not do that because of the times the majority of our committees are schedule between the hours of 8am-3pm. The common complaint I get from residents is that the hours of committees discourage community involvement. In addition as a board member, because

I work full time in downtown Cleveland like many of our residents, I too am unable to even attend a majority of the meetings even I am assigned too. I believe the committees that need board members to be assigned to them should meet between the hours of 5pm-7pm. It is my understanding this is also a common practice in other districts.

If all possible can we please re-evaluate our current committee structure before our new Board President, whoever he/she may be makes appointments for the year 2011?

Thanks,

Dan Langshaw
Board Member
North Royalton Board of Education

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Good Afternoon:

Christmas is coming soon and the best gift you could give the North Royalton School District is helping us win a $250,000.00 Pepsi Refresh Grant for our stadium project! Below is more information on how you can make this wish come true!

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Help us get a $250,000 GRANT for the Stadium Project

The North Royalton Stadium Foundation is in the final stage of the PEPSI REFRESH Grant which could bring $250,000 to our stadium project. Please get your friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors to vote! Grant voting privileges are open to any resident of the United States at least 13 yrs of age. Voters receive 1 vote per day per person/email address for the NRSF grant each day. Voters also receive 1 vote per day per person/Facebook account for the NRSF grant each day. Voters also receive 1 text vote per day per person/cell phone number for the NRSF grant each day.

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Good Evening:

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

On November 24th, 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 December will be.

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Good Evening:

This week on Wednesday, November 24th 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!

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Great News for Stadium Project!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The North Royalton Stadium Foundation and the North Royalton City School District announced today that Serpentini Chevrolet has purchased the naming rights to the stadium for $100,000. The field will still be named Gibson Field, after former North Royalton City School’s principal Chuck Gibson. The NRSF has now raised over $500,000 in contributions and pledges toward its’ goal. As a former high school athlete, NRHS Alumnus, and now as a Member of the North Royalton School Board, I just want to thank all those who have made donations to this project so far and look forward to ensuring we get this done for our entire community to enjoy! I have included below the official press release that gives much more information. Great things happening in the North Royalton School District!

GO BEARS!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

NORTH ROYALTON STADIUM FOUNDATION
NORTH ROYALTON CITY SCHOOLS
Press Release

Serpentini Chevrolet Takes the Driver’s Seat
in the Naming of the North Royalton Schools Stadium

The North Royalton Stadium Foundation hosted an exciting press conference on Friday, November 19 at 9:30 am at the North Royalton City Schools stadium. The Foundation and the North Royalton City School District announced that Serpentini Chevrolet has purchased the naming rights to the stadium for $100,000. The field will still be named Gibson Field, after former North Royalton City School’s principal Chuck Gibson.

“In 1997, the North Royalton field was named in Chuck Gibson’s honor. Serpentini Chevrolet Stadium, home of Gibson Field, has moved closer to the goal of being the host to more than just football. Chuck was and is a great supporter of the three A’s: Academics, Athletics, and Arts all of which are part of the stadium plan,” said Ed Vittardi, Superintendent, North Royalton City Schools. “Now, with Bob Serpentini and Serpentini Chevrolet’s commitment to our stadium project, we are one step closer to being the host to more than 200 events a year. Soccer will again return to the field, along with track meets, band competitions, youth athletics, community events, and so much more.”

At the press conference, foundation chairperson Larry Vasil thanked the contributors to the project thus far which has raised in contributions more than $500,000. “What a successful five months it has been,” said Vasil. “Our plan is aggressive, but our community is strong and supportive. That is evident with the large amount of donations that we have received.”

He also showed his appreciation to some of those $10,000 and higher donors. They include:

Southern Hills Youth Football
North Royalton Athletic Boosters
North Royalton Soccer Club
Richard Pilat Insurance
Pete Ragone Family, Rushmore Construction
Jocko’s
Larry Vasil Family
Tina Stopar Insurance
Pinzone Financial Services
Royalton Music Center

Parma Community General Hospital has also signed on as a significant sponsor and partner in the project.

The stadium also will be the home field for Holy Name High School beginning next school year.

The goal of the North Royalton Stadium Foundation is to raise the necessary funds allowing the construction of the turf and track to be completed before the 2011 fall sports season. “This is very exciting news for the entire North Royalton school community as the North Royalton Stadium Foundation approaches the exciting possibilities of our “new” community stadium,” said Vittardi.

The North Royalton Stadium Foundation board members consist of Larry Vasil, Chairman; Ed Vittardi, President, George Heinemann, Vice-President; Barry Ezell and Charlie Weible, Co-Treasurers; and Kathy Tomaro, Secretary

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Update on the State Budget from the Ohio School Boards Association

BUDGET UPDATE

This past weekend, Ohio House Speaker-designee Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) and probable Senate President Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond) appeared on “Capitol Square” on the Ohio News Network. During an interview on the next state budget, Batchelder and Niehaus indicated the probability of a 15-20% cut in state spending for a variety of state expenditures, including primary and secondary education. It is unclear at this point how the federal stimulus money figures into any such calculation, and both legislative leaders indicated that they are not in favor of any across-the-board cuts, but instead favor an analysis by department and agency.

OSBA, BASA and OASBO are committed to keeping their members as informed as possible during these difficult times. In passing along this information, it is important to note that we are very early in the process. Governor-elect John Kasich, Batchelder and Niehaus have not even taken office. However, it is important that they are working on this issue early. We are very aware that many districts must make May ballot decisions by early February and the amount of state funding is a key element in that decision. Therefore, we will continue to monitor the situation and make you aware of key information.

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Good Afternoon:

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