This is a great episode with Elementary staff member Clara Ryan. She has been working hard in a new role at the Elementary and we get to learn a lot about her.

This is our second segment of the Staff Member of the Month Podcast. We talk to Cari Carlier at the Middle School. She is in a literacy support role and is very vital to the Middle School Success.

First segment of the year with each Staff Member of the Month. This episode we learn about Brittany Vining from the HS. It is her first year in the district.

We welcome 2 new faces to the district in this episode. Bob Walker and Brad Pierce are the new principals at the High School and we sit down and learn more about them both!

In this Episode we talk with the Veteran Principal of the Elementary Tonya Schmidt and her new assistant Emma Keough. We learn more about them both and what is planned for the year!

In our 3 episode of the District Download, we sit down with Scott Houp and Dar Porter to see how things are going as they gear up as the new principals at the Middle School.

This is an exciting interview with our new superintendent Tim Sies. Listen and learn more about the exciting things going on in the district.

In this episode learn more about the Athletic Director TJ Buckley. Some key details in the podcast from the athletic department. Changes to pay to play. Facilities update Cash at the gate at all games New track and More What coaches are still needed

This episode is a must listen for Elementary families. This episode is an informational look at how grading at the elementary will change to a standards approach for the 2022-2023 school year.  Standards based report card School Board Presentation Report Card Video Explanation What is a Standards-Based Report Card?  A Standards-Based Report Card is focused on mastery towards the Ohio Learning Standards. The report card will show what a child's specific strengths are and what areas still need refinement. Grades will not be reflective of effort rather will be focused solely on progress towards a specific goal. CNEES' Standards-Based Report Cards for grades K-2 will be based on al, 2, 3 scale.  3 = Performance meets standards and student produces quality work independently.  2 = Performance is approaching standard and student applies learned skills with teacher supports.  1 = Below standard and the student needs much teacher support, frequent re-teaching, and additional practice How will this affect our parents, students, and teachers?  Parents will be able to more effectively understand how their child is progressing towards the end of year standards. Parents will understand more precisely how their child is doing in each subject area. Rather than a letter grade for Math or Reading, children will receive many performance markings within the subject. Students will be able to understand what areas they excel in, what areas they are right on track in, and what areas need more practice. This will allow students to celebrate success but also have more targeted goals in how they want to improve. Teachers will be able to have more meaningful conversations with parents about their child's progress. Teachers will be able to look at a child's prior year's report card and already have a clear picture about where the child came from and where they are headed. Standards-based grading also creates a need for common assessment and more collaboration among teachers, which is a positive outcome.  Other Important Information  The switch in the report card is of no cost to the district. A report card committee consisting of two kindergarten teachers, two first grade teachers, and one second grade teacher have led the charge within the grade band to create the report card with their teams. There has been refinement and feedback to create a draft report card that can be fine-tuned until July. With Ohio's Learning Standards having the possibility of updates and changes, the report card can be a living document that edits can be made to each year, as needed. CNEES is planning to roll-out the Standards-Based Report Card through information available at the March Literacy Event, the CNE podcast, social media, and potentially an introductory video for parents to answer any questions.  We know any time there is change, there will be many questions and oftentimes some confusion. Our goal is to continue to foster relationships with parents so they are at ease with the new report card and understand how it will be a tool they can use to better understand their child's academic progress.  If you have any additional questions regarding the new report card process please feel free to reach out! Elementary Building Principal Tonya Schmidt- [email protected]

We finally get to sit down with Mr. Moore. He is a 2x staff member of the month. We are excited to ask him some unusual questions for the podcast. He has an incredible outlook on life.