Green Local Schools NON-PROFIT ORG. 1755 Town Park Boulevard US POSTAGE PAID Green Ohio 44232 CANTON, OHIO PERMIT 207 THE BULLDOG BLAST GREEN LOCAL Spring 2019 • Issue 2 www.greenlocalschools.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE District News ............................................... 2-6 Safety and Security ...................................... 7-8 Transportation & Student Contributors ... 9-10 High School ..............................................11-12 Middle School .......................................... 13-14 Intermediate School ................................ 15-16 Green Primary School ............................ 17-18 Greenwood Early Learning ..........................19 Performing Arts .............................................20 Athletics ................................................... 21-22 Green Schools Foundation ..................... 23-24 Congratulations to the Top 25 Green Alumni Association ............................24 of the Class of 2019 Green Schools The Top 25 banquet, held annually in March, honors students with the 25 top grade point averages (GPA’s) Athletics pg. 21-22 along with each student’s chosen educator who has provided unwavering support, inspiration and positive impact. Educators selected are often present and past Green High School teachers, but often include those from another district, from a student’s early school years or a staff member serving in a support role. Serra Auto Park has proudly and generously sponsored the Top 25 banquet for 22 years, honoring more than 625 students and the significant educators in their lives. Presentation of the scholars included Green High School teachers and administrators: Mr. Eric Allan, Mr. Bill Bridenthal, Mrs. Cindy Brown, Mr. Eric Christopher, Mr. Evan Elliot, Mrs. Angie Garritano, Dr. MaryAnn Stahr, and Mr. Mark Tomecko. The banquet and recognition was held on March 20th at Chenoweth Golf Club. Congratulations to this year’s Top 25 students listed with their chosen educator. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS Kevin Lin (Bill Bridenthal), Elizabeth Howerton (Mark Tomecko), Samantha Piazza (Julie Pickering), Central Office Bldg. • 1755 Town Park Blvd. Henry Zwart (Amy Rach), Nathan Dubravetz (Eric Allan), Emily Gage (Kevin Rybarczyk), David Prexta Council Chambers • Regular Mtgs. 6:30 pm (Frank DeVitis), Matthew Amison (Amanda Gamble), Grace Vail (Samantha Ward), Katelyn Kolasa (Jerry Monday, May 20, 2019 • Monday, June 24, 2019 Shortridge), Ayda Qureshi (Vicki Peplin), Nicholas Mallory (Shawn Edwards), Terryn Witherspoon Monday, July 29, 2019 • Monday, August 26, 2019 (Michelle DeVitis), Benjamin Bowman (John Berry), Catherine Lee (Carrie Wagar), Avery Macesich (Kory Organizational Meeting at 6 pm Smith), Katherine Borne (Stan Darrah), Prashanth Ragunanthan (Jake Saylor), Collin Johnson (Adam Regular Meeting to immediately follow Greenwood), Lucas Donahue (Ann Starkey), Luke Bologa (Mike Lazor), Andrew Shetler (Eric Christopher), Amanda Salmons (Patricia Berardi), Edward Damm (Jason Nelson), Zarah Belacic (Angie Garritano). MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to create an environment for Green Local Schools that will provide students the opportunity to succeed in their unique life endeavors while preparing them for an advanced education, all within a safe, firm and family friendly environment. District Highlights Green Local School District Board of Education District Begins New Strategic Plan Process Mr. Bob Campbell, President By Alana Niemiec, Assistant Superintendent email: [email protected] It is an exciting time for Green Local Schools. The district is currently in the early stages of developing and executing a Mr. Mark Herdlick, Vice President five-year strategic planning initiative that will serve as a guide email: [email protected] for our district. This important document will outline what we consider to be the benchmarks of a high-quality educational experience for our students, both now and in the future. It is Dr. David Cohen, Member our hope that this initiative will reflect the goals of the entire email: [email protected] Green community, including the students and families we serve, our dedicated staff, local business, civic and municipal Mrs. Katie Stoynoff, Member leaders, and our community stakeholders at large. email: [email protected] Our key components and target areas for planning include: communications, finances, facilities, academic achievement, climate and culture, safety and any other topics that seem to resonate from and with our community. Mrs. Sally Fanelly, Member As the process continues into the fall, we invite you to participate and contribute in one of the many focus email: [email protected] groups to be offered. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape the strategic plan in its entirety. Specific dates and times will be provided in advance of all meetings Central Administrative Building providing ample time to plan and schedule. 1775 Town Park Blvd., PO Box 218 • Green, OH 44232 330-896-7500 All meetings will be facilitated by an independent third party providing a platform for open dialogue. Focus Mr. Jeffrey L. Miller, II ........................ Superintendent group participants will be empowered to speak candidly, openly and honestly, providing thoughts on the future Mrs. Eydie Snowberger .................................Treasurer direction of our schools. Ms. Rhonda Kapper ..............Superintendent Secretary Our administration truly values and appreciates the input of our stakeholders. We encourage everyone to attend Green High School a focus group as the planning process unfolds over the next year. Together, we intend to create a plan that 330-896-7575 • 7:20 am - 2:28 pm propels Green Local Schools forward and sets the district on the path to continued and unprecedented success. Mrs. Cindy Brown .......................................... Principal Mr. Bill Bridenthal & Mr. Evan Elliot .........Asst. Prin. Mrs. Kim Hastings ......................................... Secretary Financial Dashboard Green Middle School 330-896-7710 • 7:28 am - 2:36 pm Sound Fiscal Responsibility and Stewardship at Green Local Schools Mr. Jeff Wells ................................................... Principal Mrs. Dawn Stitt ................................Assistant Principal By Eydie Snowberger, Treasurer Mrs. Sharon Robinson ................................... Secretary In May 2011, after a long history of levy failures, the Green community passed the first new money levy in Green Intermediate School thirteen years. The passage margin of success was an overwhelming response in school confidence. The Board 330-896-7700 • 8:05 am - 3:05 pm of Education vowed not to return to the tax payers with a “new” money levy until at least 2017. We have far Mr. Mark Booth .............................................. Principal surpassed that goal. Based on the assumption of current and future renewal levy passage, the 2018 five-year Mr. Andrew Snavely.........................Assistant Principal forecast extends any need for a new levy request until 2021. Mrs. Diane Deitle ............................................ Secretary Superintendent Jeff Miller is committed to fiscal accountability; not by eliminating positions and services but Green Primary School by streamlining our staffing and getting the most of out every dollar spent. Within his first three months, over 330-899-8700 • 8:45 am - 3:40 pm $900,000 was eliminated from the district’s budget with cost savings measures and reductions. Mrs. Krista Seals ............................................ Principal Ms. Kelli Fultz ..................................Assistant Principal The administration continually seeks out innovative, cost saving ideas and new revenue streams. Recent Mrs. Karen Durkey ......................................... Secretary new revenue sources include: Medicare reimbursement program (netting $410,000) and a change in the way Greenwood Early Learning Center our funds are invested (gained over $181,000 in eighteen months.) Our entire district should be proud of ten 330-896-7474 • 8:40 am - 3:35 pm consecutive years of clean audits. Mr. Scott Shank .............................................. Principal Mrs. Debbie Daniels ........................................ Secretary Taking care of the entrusted resources remains of critical importance. Green’s expenditure per pupil is $9,848 compared to the $10,562 of similar districts and the overall state’s $11,953. The uncertainty of ever changing Notice of Non-Discrimination tax revenue and state funding dictates our administration remain more vigilant than ever with our financial The Green Local School District does not discriminate on the stewardship efforts. basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, The 2019 five year forecast will be presented to the Board of Education and community on May 20, 2019. The age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and district’s current five year forecast along with the Board of Education presentation is located in the Treasurer expression in its programs and activities. Department section on our district website, www.greenlocalschools.org. Thank you for your support and confidence in the district. 2 THE BULLDOG BLAST @Green_Bulldogs Spring 2019 District Highlights Teaching Team and Rookie of the Year Honorees Outstanding Educators Ms. Erin