HIGHLAND Local Schools a legacy of excellence 2018-19 Calendar featuring the 2017-18 Annual Report Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year! Welcome to the Highland School District! We are excited to Annual PTO Walk-A-Thon at Sharon Elementary School embark on another year of learning and growing. We are especially excited that our parents and community supported a bond issue (November 2017) to build three new elementary schools and renovate Highland Middle School, as well as an operating renewal levy (May 2018). Thank you! This past year, our teachers, administrative team, construction managers and architects have been working diligently on plans, land acquisition and designs for the new buildings. We engaged in Educational Visioning Sessions with staff and community members, developed a Program of Requirements for the new schools, purchased land on Wilbur Road to be the site of the new Granger Elementary School and visited and toured new school facilities in Strongsville, Lyndhurst and New Albany to better understand modern-day school design concepts. Our Board of Education continues to consider additional land acquisitions for Hinckley and Sharon building sites and our building project team will continue to work during the 2018-19 school year on fine-tuning our educational planning, school designs, conducting additional site visits and finalizing a construction time line. Our new elementary facilities will meet the constantly evolving needs of teaching and learning in the 21st century. We believe that the design and physical structure of a school shape the development occurring within its walls, and it is our mission to continue to inspire students, facilitate innovative learning and prepare our students for a successful future. Our new buildings will be safe and secure, timeless and inspiring to students, educators and community members alike. We will keep you informed of updates through our e-newsletters, website and Facebook page. As always, please check our website for the most current information. Have a great school year! Superintendent Catherine Aukerman 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF EDUCATION Our Board of Education...................................................3 Highland Schools’ Directory..........................................4 2017-18 Annual Report...................................................5-7 Financial Recap Staff & Student Statistics 2018-19 District Calendar.............................................8-31 Annual Notices..............................................................32 Rights Under FERPA Approved Online Content Rights Under Section 504 Child Find IDEA-B Asbestos Notification Fall & Winter Athletic Schedules..................................33-35 Pictured from left are Norman Christopher, M.D., President, Mr. Christopher Wolny, Mrs. Diane Thomas, Mr. Robert Kelly, Vice President, and Mr. Mike Houska. OUR MISSION 2018 BOE MEETING DATES: Board of Education meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at Highland High School in the Media Center, The Highland Local School District is committed to the unless otherwise stated: highest academic and behavioral expectations. Our mission • AUGUST 20, 2018 is to guarantee that each learner reaches maximum potential • NOVEMBER 19, 2018 • SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 by providing, in partnership with the community, a quality, • DECEMBER 17, 2018 • OCTOBER 15, 2018 future-oriented educational program in a safe and dynamic life-long learning environment. During the Board’s organizational meeting in January 2019, meeting dates and locations for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year will be determined. 3 DISTRICT DIRECTORY n GRANGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal, Dr. LeAnn Gausman 3940 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 HIGHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE Secretary, Mrs. Tina Hummel, ext. 2227 3880 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 Guidance Counselor, Ms. Morgan Wetzel Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 Number to report student absence, ext. 2225 Dr. Norman Christopher, Mr. Mike Houska, Mr. Robert Kelly, n Mrs. Diane Thomas, Mr. Christopher Wolny HINCKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal, Mr. Jim Carpenter 1586 Center Road, Hinckley, OH 44233 Phone Numbers: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 HIGHLAND ADMINISTRATORS Secretary, Sheila Bazan, ext. 3238 Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 Guidance Counselor, Ms. Morgan Wetzel Number to report student absence, ext. 3239 n Superintendent, Mrs. Catherine Aukerman Secretary, Mrs. Sue Liszniansky, ext. 1217 n SHARON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal, Mrs. Kathryn Kowza 6335 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, OH 44274 n Treasurer, Mr. Neil Barnes, CPA, ext. 1222 Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 n Director of Curriculum, Ms. Laurie Boedicker, ext. 1218 Secretary, Mrs. Denise Shearer, ext. 4235 Secretary, Mrs. Laura Denomme, ext. 1260 Guidance Counselor, Ms. Morgan Wetzel Number to report student absence, ext. 4237 n Director of Special Education, Mrs. Deborah Yorko Secretary, Ms. Linda Gehring, ext. 1256 n HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal, Mr. Rob Henry 3880 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 Asst. Principal, Mr. Michael James n Director of Communications, Ms. Dawn Marzano, ext. 1261 Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 Secretary, Mrs. Sheila Hemming, ext. 1201 n Supervisor of Transportation, Ms. Debbie Parker Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Carolyn Colbow Secretary, Ms. Karen Rusnak, ext. 1219 Number to report student absence, ext. 1511 n Supervisor of Maintenance, Mr. Tod Davis n HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Principal, Mrs. Carrie Knapp Secretary, Ms. Karen Rusnak, ext. 1219 4150 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 Asst. Principal, Mr. Paul Gerycz n Supervisor of Technology, Mr. Roger Saffle Phone: 330-239-1901, 330-686-1901, 330-278-2727 Asst. Principal, Dr. John Deuber Technology Assistant, Mrs. AnnMarie Platten, ext. 5109 Principal's Secretary, Mrs. Barb Killeen, ext. 5206 Asst. Principal's Secretary, Ms. Peggy Snanigan, ext. 5200 n Athletic Administrator, Dr. John Deuber Guidance Counselors: Mr. Jim Addington, Mrs. Daryn Archer, Secretary, Ms. Amy Dean, ext. 5400 Dr. Robert Gilbert, Ms. Molly Pellerite Guidance Secretary, Mrs. Diane Gamauf, ext. 5201 n Supervisor of Food Services, Mrs. Evelyn Makarek Number to report student absence, ext. 5000 Secretary, Mrs. Tina Hirz, ext. 5513 4 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT REVENUES: AMOUNT % OF TOTAL LOCAL TAXES $22,788,497 67.8% FINANCIAL RECAP STATE FOUNDATION 5,188,757 15.4% Prepared by Neil Barnes, CPA, Treasurer PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION 3,065,537 9.1% OTHER LOCAL SOURCES 2,279,599 6.8% WHAT ARE THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL OTHER STATE SOURCES 240,553 0.7% OPERATING REVENUE SOURCES? OTHER FEDERAL SOURCES 56,535 0.2% • Local taxes are comprised of real estate and public ___________ _______ utility personal property taxes. $33,619,478 100.0% • State Foundation is comprised of unrestricted basic educational cost aid and State support for a portion of transportation, preschool and special education costs. OTHER LOCAL OTHER STATE • Property tax allocation primarily represents SOURCES SOURCES OTHER FEDERAL PROPERTY TAX 6.8% 0.7% reimbursements received from the State in relation SOURCES to the 10% / 2.5% rollback and Homestead exemptions ALLOCATION 9.1% 0.2% deducted from local property taxes. • Other local sources include, but are not limited to, investment income, extracurricular participation fees, classroom fees, tuition and donations. • Other State sources include revenues from the Casino Tax, as well as reimbursements related to career tech and special education. • Other Federal sources include funds received through Medicaid reimbursements. STATE FOUNDATION 15.4% LOCAL TAXES 67.8% The District’s Five-Year Forecast can be viewed at: www.highlandschools.org FINANCIAL RECAP CONTINUED... 5 FINANCIAL RECAP CONTINUED... 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT HOW DOES THE DISTRICT SPEND ITS EXPENDITURES: AMOUNT % OF TOTAL GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS? CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION $19,680,301 60.5% PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES 2,140,173 6.6% • Classroom instruction includes the activities directly dealing with the teaching of pupils. STAFF SUPPORT SERVICES 809,506 2.5% ADMINISTRATION 2,202,929 6.8% • Pupil support services are designed to assess and FISCAL SERVICES 901,535 2.8% improve the well-being of pupils and to supplement the OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 2,649,056 8.1% teaching process. TRANSPORTATION 1,979,835 6.1% • Staff support services are activities associated with OTHER SUPPORTING SERVICES 259,378 0.8% assisting the instructional staff with the content and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 966,643 3.0% process of providing learning experiences for pupils. OTHER 929,500 2.8% ___________ ___________ • Administration includes activities associated with $32,518,856 100.0% district-wide and building level managerial responsibility. • Fiscal services include those activities concerned with the financial operations of the District. TRANSPORTATION OTHER SUPPORTING EXTRACURRICULAR 6.1% SERVICES ACTIVITIES • The operation and maintenance of plant includes all 0.8% 3.0% OTHER activities designed to keep the buildings, grounds OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 2.8% and equipment in an effective working condition, 8.1% comfortable and safe for use. FISCAL SERVICES • Transportation includes all activities concerned with the 2.8% conveyance of students to and from school as provided by State law. ADMINISTRATION 6.8% • Other supporting services include costs associated with technology, communications and governance. • Extracurricular activities are student activities that provide opportunities to participate in experiences