leading our schools through covid
While our school board consists of 5 individuals, it is difficult to take credit for accomplishments. So here are some items that I pushed and supported, including my last 2 years as Board President.
Efficiency with Finances
- 5 year forecast anticipated cash balance of $28M this year; we ended with $43M! (Based on when I started: 2018)
- Hired new Treasurer
- Pushed for enrollment in Ohio Checkbook
- Zero-based budgeting
- Cost offsets
- New Investment Program created new revenues of $1M in 3 years
- Board of Revisions for commercial property increase when sold.
Academics
- Innovative approach to curriculum platforms and local development and implementation - Personalized Parkway
- Supported new approach to learning through more collaboration and critical thinking
- 2020/21 School year a success despite COVID with Eagle Online and in-person
- Continue to be one of the top ranked schools in the area and the state of Ohio offering 28 AP courses, a variety of electives, and more extra programs
Growth and Innovation
- Heavily involved in Portrait of an Eagle that established our students as empathetic, life long learners
- Supported the NGC classroom of tomorrow trial
- Addition/Expansion of VEX Robotics and ESports
- Financial reporting streamlined and focused on trends
Life Readiness
- It starts with our teachers. I have been involved in 2 contract negotiations and it has worked for both our teachers, our staff and our district.
- Individual instruction provides for next steps. Personalized Parkway.
Experience
- With COVID last year, we provided options for our families and with some hurdles, we got through a school year. WE DID IT RIGHT!
- Expanded electives, clubs and sports, and a great partnership with Live Oaks
- Yes, we do need a new Middle School: We delivered a plan that includes state money and reduces local burden by nearly 50% of 2019 request