Dan Langshaw

A few weeks ago I gave testimony on SB 210. I hope that HB 373 will better address the concerns that have been raised by school district’s throughout Ohio. Here is a quick update.

SB 210 passes Senate

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 210 by a vote of 24-7. SB 210 requires schools to adopt a requirement that students participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate to rigorous physical activity per day. The bill provides that, due to an undue financial hardship, a school may apply for a waiver of the physical activity requirement. SB 210 provides for a waiver for schools to participate in the body mass index (BMI) screening. SB 210 will become the legislative vehicle for the Healthy Choices, Healthy Children Act.

Physical activity waiver

The physical activity requirement would become part of permanent law if SB 210 passes in its current form. The annual waiver included in the bill does not satisfy our concerns about its future implications for schools. A waiver implies that a school district has put off compliance but will at some point be able to implement the required mandate. The bill contains no funding mechanism for a future time when districts would need to comply.

The House Health Committee did have testimony on House Bill (HB) 373 last week and OSBA, the Ohio Association of School Business Officials, the Ohio Federation of Teachers and the Ohio Education Association provided testimony asking that the physical activity requirement be removed from the bill.

I am proud to announce the recipient of the 6th Annual “Dan Langshaw Leadership Scholarship” award is Lindsay Leone. Lindsay plans to attend the University of Akron and major in Chemical Engineering. Again, congrats to Lindsay and all the seniors who received a local scholarship. Also special thanks to all those in the community who were generous to donate to scholarships to the district’s graduating high school seniors!

This Today is Election Day, just a reminder that the North Royalton School District has a renewal levy on the ballot. This renewal levy WILL NOT increase taxes and passage is vital to allow our district to maintain current programs and services. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote YES on issue 8! Thank you for your support!

Thanks,

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member

Come out to the State of the Schools Strategic Plan Presentation this Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm @ NRHS Performing Arts Center 14713 Ridge Rd.North Royalton, OH 44133. Hope to see you all there!

North Royalton City Schools

State of the Schools

Strategic Plan Presentation

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

7:00 p.m.

High School Performing Arts Center

Superintendent Ed Vittardi will review the Strategic Planning process and present the vision, mission, goals and action steps that have been developed

All residents of North Royalton and

Broadview Heights are invited

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LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

On February 16th I had the honor of introducing myself to the members of the North Royalton Middle School PTA at their monthly meeting. It was nice hearing about all the great work they are doing for our students and staff. A few of the parents raised some very good questions to me and I hope through the district’s strategic planning process that those issues can be addressed. I have now officially visited every PTA in the District and have really learned a lot from attending these meetings.

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Last night the Board took action to place a renewal levy on the May 4, 2010 ballot. This renewal levy will not increase taxes. This levy is a combination of two issues, the first of which was passed in 1990 and was last renewed in 2005. The levy will continue to raise $6,695,000 annually. Please know this renewal levy will not increase taxes and passage is vital to allow our district to maintain current programs and services. This levy is a combination of two issues, the first of which was passed in 1990 and was last renewed in 2005. The levy will continue to raise $6,695,000 annually.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org

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The Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, Feb 4th at 6pm
@ Board Office Conf. Rm located at 6579 Royalton Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a resolution to submit to renew an existing tax levy, to review February Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the board.

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LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

Wellness Committee Meeting
On, Jan. 25th I attended my first Wellness Committee Meeting. We reviewed our current wellness programs and talked about several possible changes that are happening or being proposed in various buildings as well as the district. The committee is also in the process of developing the district’s wellness mission statement and posting the district’s wellness policy and building wellness goals on our district website. The district is currently looking to partner with the City of North Royalton for a combined wellness program that would be hosted at NRHS that would be for the entire community. The district recently received a $2,000.00 grant from the Ohio Department of Education to hold an evening parent health and wellness academy. Next Wellness Committee meeting will be held on March 10th at 2pm at the Board of Education Office Conference Rm.

North Royalton City Recreation Board Meeting
I am the alternate School Board Representative for the City Recreation Board. I attended on Jan. 26th the City Rec. Board meeting with School Board President Reinhard, who is the official School Board Representative, to introduce myself and to get up speed with things. The Rec. Board discussed various plans for the up coming spring sports season and the efforts by the city’s various recreation clubs to prepare for it.

State’s public schools climb to fifth best in the United States
Last week, Education Week in their widely respected annual “Quality Counts” Report ranked Ohio’s public education system as the 5th best in the nation. This is the third year in a row that the state has moved up in its national ranking. If you like to see the full report check it out at http://links.osba-ohio.org/96124

THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there are two committee meetings:

City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting
Monday, Feb. 1st
7pm @ N.R. City Hall located at 13834 Ridge Road; North Royalton, OH 44133

Curriculum Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 3rd
9:30am @ NRHS Community Rm located at 14713 Ridge Rd; North Royalton, OH 44133

The Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, Feb 4th at 6pm
@ Board Office Conf. Rm located at 6579 Royalton Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a resolution to submit to renew an existing tax levy, to review February Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the board.

Strategic Planning Retreat
February 1st and 2nd the two day Strategic Planning Retreat will be held at the North Royalton Baptist Church. 23 participants, who are staff members, community members, and 2 high school students will work to develop a vision and goals for our district. The next step after this retreat and after we have formed the vision and the goals will be to assemble action teams to develop strategies to meet those goals.

Hearts for Haiti
North Royalton High School Student Council is hosting a Hearts for Haiti Spaghetti Dinner on February 11th from 6pm-8pm at the High School Cafeteria. Tickets can be bought before hand or at the door. Adults $8.00, Students $5.00, and a Family of 5 or more $25.00. Proceeds donated go to the American Red Cross Haiti Hurricane Relief Fund.

Have a great week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member