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“CITIZENS FOR ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS”

“CITIZENS FOR ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS”. Co-chairs: Dennis Miller, Regional President, National City Bank Bob Hill, Community Member Honorary Co-chair: Mayor William Strine Treasurer: Tim Rowsey. “Citizens for Ashland City Schools”.

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“CITIZENS FOR ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS”

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  1. “CITIZENS FOR ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS” Co-chairs: Dennis Miller, Regional President, National City Bank Bob Hill, Community Member Honorary Co-chair: Mayor William Strine Treasurer: Tim Rowsey

  2. “Citizens for Ashland City Schools” Theme of Campaign: “Education Matters”

  3. THE MISSION OF THE ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS is to graduate lifelong learners, who are responsible citizens capable of functioning in and contributing to an ever-changing global society, by committing to comprehensive educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of students and presented in an innovative and supportive instructional environment.

  4. ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Ashland City Schools Board of Education is to work together to promote quality education and provide visionary leadership in partnership with the community. Goal 1. Improve communication with community (internal & external). Goal 2. Be more efficient and effective as a team. 9/25/02

  5. ASHLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AIMS High Student Achievement Safe School Environment Efficient and Effective Operations May 2000 M 

  6. State Report Card Rankings • (Based on 22 Indicators) • 20 indicators are based on student achievement (proficiency scores) • 1 indicator is based on attendance • 1 indicator is based on the graduation rate • Excellent (21-22) • Effective (17-20) • Continuous Improvement (11-16) • Academic Watch (7-10) • Academic Emergency (0-6)

  7. 2003 Report Card information became available in August 2003 • Similar district information • Ashland City Schools is compared to 20 similar districts as determined by the State. • These districts are listed from Most to Least similar by the State.

  8. (State Designated Similar Districts) Sorted by: Most to Least Similarity

  9. (State Designated Similar Districts) Sorted by: Most to Least Similarity

  10. (State Designated Similar Districts) Sorted by: Most to Least Similarity

  11. IMPROVING COMMUNICATION (STRATEGIES USED) • Ashland City Schools Website Visit: http://www.ashland-city.k12.oh.us • School TV Channel – Channel 72 • Arrow Informer – publication by high school students (monthly insert in Ashland Times-Gazette) • Community E-mail list • Small Group Discussions • Town Meeting

  12. SummarySmall Group Discussions • 447 Small Group Discussions were held from the end of January through May 12th with discussions focused on: 1. Facilities 2. School Funding 3. Communication Others Topics: • CCurriculum/Programs, Economic Development, Community partnerships, Capital campaign

  13. MAY 13TH TOWN MEETING Over 500 in attendance 55 table groups of 8 to 10 per table

  14. Point of Discussion at Town Meeting • Are you willing to maintain our current programs and services? Yes? No? (If no, what programs and services should be eliminated?) • 55 tables groups (8-10 per table) reported out at the end of the evening. 51 table groups said they wanted to maintain our current programs and services.

  15. School Funding Methods • Operating – day to day operations (includes salaries, wages, & benefits) • Permanent Improvement Funds – repairs & upkeep of existing facilities, vehicle/equipment repairs & replacement • Bond Issue – new buildings, capital improvements, additions, etc. • Both levies on the November ballot are Operating levies.

  16. School Funding • 9.8 Mill Operating Levy – first passed in 1994, renewed in 1998 (effective millage is currently about 6 mills) • 9.8 Mill renewal levy is on the November ballot as a continuous levy This levy means NO NEW TAXES to you.

  17. Fiscal Year 2002 - 2003

  18. Fiscal Year 2002 - 2003

  19. AshlandCity School DistrictOperating Revenue & Expenditures Key Assumptions for Future Projections: Renewal of 9.8 Mill Operating Levy (about $3 million per year) 10% Annual Increase in Health Insurance Premiums No Change in School Funding Structure Edison/Taft Lease Purchase Payments end in Fiscal Year 2010 Steady Enrollment 3% Annual Base Raises 10/31/2002

  20. SUPPORT STAFF YearNumber of Staff 94 – 95 123 95 – 96 125 96 – 97 118 97 – 98 119 98 – 99 118 99 – 00 121 00 – 01 124 01 – 02 124 02 – 03 120 03 – 04 120

  21. TEACHING STAFF YearNumber of Staff 94 – 95 262 95 – 96 262 96 – 97 266 97 – 98 264 98 – 99 258 99 – 00 260 00 – 01 256 01 – 02 253 02 – 03 253 03 – 04 253

  22. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF YEARNUMBER OF STAFF 98 – 99 20 99 – 00 18 00 – 01 21 01 - 02 19 02 – 03 17 03 – 04 18

  23. Board of Education /Superintendents • 14 Different Board of Education Members since 1990 • 4 Different Superintendents since 1990

  24. EXPENDITURES PER PUPILINSTRUCTION Fiscal YearAshland CityState Avg. 2000 $4,060 (60.7%) $3,942 2001 $4,118 (60.4%) $4,221 2002 $4,477 (60.8%) $4,467

  25. EXPENDITURES PER PUPILADMINISTRATION Fiscal YearAshland CityState Avg. 2000 $718 $838 2001 $771 $877 2002 $835 $963

  26. EXPENDITURES PER PUPILANNUAL Fiscal YearAshland CityState Avg. 2000 $6,695 $7,057 2001 $6,822 $7,602 2002 $7,361 $8,081

  27. Ohio Cardinal Conference Schools

  28. Point of Discussion at Town Meeting • Additional monies are needed by the 2004 – 2005 school year in order to maintain current programs and services. • Participants were asked to give their opinion as to the timeline for these new monies.

  29. 48 tables 5 tables picked this option. picked this option.

  30. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our kids…competing with the best! Proficiency test scores have improved dramatically over the past few years!The NEW Report Card indicator has Ashland growing from 82.3 to 87.6 over the past 3 years!2003 graduates…184 out of 301 earned scholarships!2003 graduates…94% graduation rate!Student attendance…95%!Alternative School graduation rate … has been steadily growing with a record 29 students graduating in 2003!

  31. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our kids…competing with the best! First rate musical productions…over 40 years!Elementary results in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics… have shown significant gains in the last 5 years!Mock trial ...Regional competitors annually…State qualifier the last two years!JazzBand … widely recognized around the State as High Performers in State competitions!Choir…receives a 1 rating (Superior) at the State level competitions year in and year out!Athletics … won the OHC All-Sports award 13 out of 15 years!

  32. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done! Look at our kids…competing with the best! Advanced Placement programs … 5 times the participation over 5 years and a success rate significantly better than State and National averages!Drama … outstanding Plays and Performances have become a regular part of the Ashland School Year!FFA … many Regional, State, and National Team competitions have been won!

  33. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our teachers, administrators, and support staff…leaving no child behind! Four National certified Teachers…Deb McNaull, Denee Schlotterer, Karen Swinehart (Retired), Rich Wasowski98% certified in area of instruction (above State average)!Lifelong Learning… for everyone associated with Ashland City Schools!66% of our teachers and administrators have a Masters Degree or beyond!An Exceptional mentoring program for our Entry Year Teachers!Average Staff experience…17 years (above State average)!Regularly meeting OSHA and Safety requirements!

  34. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our community growing… Quality schools…sure sign of a quality community!Ashland City Schools…Awarded a Level 2 Distinction from Ohio Award for Excellence!1/3 of staff attended district supported Quality Practices training…three straight summers!

  35. “EDUCATION MATTERS!” Fiscally responsible…· District has been operating for 9 years without any new local levies! Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!

  36. “Citizens for Ashland City Schools” Thank You! “Education Matters” VOTE ‘YES’ NOV. 4TH

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