Dan Langshaw

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Posted on April 2, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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Hope everyone had a great Easter with their family and friends. As many of you may be aware as of March 28th I have resigned from the North Royalton School Board in order to accept an appointment by the North Royalton City Council to serve out the balance of the late Don Willey’s term of office as the Ward 3 Councilman. On March 29th I was sworn into office as the new Councilman for Ward 3. This will be my last board update. I will miss our amazing students, teachers, administrators, and parents who make the North Royalton City School District such a great place to be! I thank you all for what you do to make a difference. I plan to continue to be involved in supporting our school district in other ways as a member of city council and as a proud NRHS Alumnus. I leave the School Board feeling that the North Royalton City School District is headed in a positive direction. Again thank you for the opportunity to serve you all and the over 4,700 students in the North Royalton City School District. I look forward to continuing to serve our community on the North Royalton City Council. If you are a Ward 3 Resident or just enjoyed my e-mail updates please e-mail me back if you would like to continue to receive my updates but as North Royalton City Councilman for Ward 3.

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Posted on March 18, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
The School Board met on March 11th for its March Regular Board Meeting. Some highlights from the meeting. The board was treated to a nice performance by students from Royal View Elementary School’s Braillin’ Buddies Band. They are called the ‘Braillin’ Buddies’ because two of the students are visually-impaired. Board approved 2012-2013 appropriations adjustments in the General Fund. The board approved renewing the contracts of High School Principal Mic Becerra, Director of Curriculum and Instructor Bruce Bradley, Assistant High School Principal Shannon Federinko, and Director of Personnel Gregory Gurka. Board also approved the end of course assessments in American History and American Government in accordance with SB 165. Board authorized the textbook adoptions for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board approved renewing the supervisory contracts for Mechanic Supervisor Jon Capadona, Network & Systems Coordinator Jason Fullington, Transportation Supervisor Joseph Marcinowski, Technology Director John Nickell, Food Service Supervisor Susan Rudolph, and Maintenance Supervisor Wade Schneider. Board approved various retirements, leaves of absences, and appointments of certificated and classified employees. The board approved a point of dispensing agreement with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Board discussed other such matters that came before the Board. The Board recessed briefly, then went into an executive session to discuss personnel and adjourned taking no formal action afterwards.

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Posted on March 12, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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My condolences go out to the Willey Family on the recent passing of Ward 3 North Royalton City Councilman Don Willey. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this tough time. Viewing is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. March 4 and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. March 5 at the Busch Funeral Home at 7501 Ridge Road in Parma. Prayers to be said at 9 a.m. March 6 at the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. mass of Christian burial at St. Albert the Great Church at 6667 Wallings Road. A private inurnment is planned at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park. The family has asked that any memorials be sent to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 800, Washington D.C., 20004 and/or the North Royalton Food Bank Trust, 13500 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH, 44133.

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Posted on February 23, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

The School Board met on February 18th for a Special Board Meeting. The Board went into executive session on a personnel issue and adjourned taking no formal action.

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Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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The School Board met on February 7th for a Board Work Session. Board got an update on the Ohio Online Academy. The board had got an update on the progress of the Phone Survey on the Bond Issue. The board will get the results of the survey to review sometime in March. Board also got an update on the changes to the few delay starts at the high school to allow teachers and staff to prepare for the new Common Core standards. Because of some traffic issues, the high school will do an early release and the High School Principal will be updating parents and students on these changes as well. Board had a discussion on the state Physical Education Wavier and PE options in the school district. Board had some discussion on the Governor’s budget and new school funding plan. The board and district continue to review the plan and early district simulation figures. Board got an update on the district’s transportation needs for next school year. The Board had an Executive Session to discuss personnel. The Board also reviewed February Regular Board Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.

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Posted on February 5, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

Governor John Kasich’s New School Funding Plan Update
After reviewing Governor John Kasich’s new school funding plan called Achievement Everywhere: Common Sense for Ohio’s Classrooms that was released on January 31st. I must say it is a lot to digest on the surface. While it is encouraging that the Governor says that no district will receive less than it did in the current 2013 fiscal year. I think it is too early to tell if this helps or hurts the North Royalton City School District one way or the other. The details are always what counts with a budget proposal. A key piece of information that we don’t have yet are the simulations by district. Below are some other highlights from the Governor’s School Funding Plan:
• 5.9% and 3.2% increases in base funding for fiscal years (FY) 2014 and 2015, respectively.
• Funds targeted to lower-wealth districts.
• No change from existing levels in the Tangible Personal Property (TPP) and Utility Tangible Personal Property (UTPP) tax replacement payments.
• No districts would receive less money than they do in FY 2013.
• Funds targeted for special needs students and for equal access to early childhood education.
• Grant funds available to help districts investigate innovative programs to maximize resources.
• $8 million for school safety grants.
• Proposed relief from certain mandates.

Board Update

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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State House Update

Kasich selects Lima for State of the State speech
Governor John Kasich announced plans to deliver his annual State of the State address in Lima on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. This once again breaks the tradition of presenting the speech from the chamber of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Budget and school-funding proposal
The administration’s budget proposal, including a school-funding plan, is expected to be released on Feb. 4. In addition to primary and secondary education funding, the proposal also is expected to include tax reform, higher education funding and Medicaid changes. This will be something I plan watch closely and already have plans to meet with our State Representative Mike Dovilla and our other lawmakers on the upcoming budget.

Board Update

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
–Martin Luther King, Jr.

SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

The School Board met on for its annual Organizational Board Meeting on January 14th. The Board re-elected Dr. John Kelly as Board President and Anne Reinkober as Board Vice President for 2013. The Board approved various items required annually by law.

Right after the Organizational Board Meeting on January 14th the Board also met for its January Regular Board Meeting. Some highlights from the meeting. The Board recognized a NRHS student for their involvement in the Young Marine Program and being the Regimental Young Marine of the Year. Semper Fi! Board President Dr. Kelly announced committee assignments for 2013 as follows:

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Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dan Langshaw in Weekly Board Update

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SINCE MY LAST SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

The School Board met on January 9th for a Board Work Session. Board got an update on the Ohio Online Academy. The board had discussion on what or any revenues the school district would see from the casino. The Treasurer had not received any word on how it will be distributed and was concerned that it would be a repeat of how we get Ohio Lottery funds. The board had a brief discussion on possible board goals. The board got an update on the Valley Vista Elementary boiler. The boiler is now fixed and operational.
The Board had an Executive Session to discuss details relative to security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the district and personnel. The Board also reviewed the Organizational and January Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.

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