Nov-Dec 2007 Reporter(1).pdf - Brecksville-Broadview Heights City ...

R RE EP PO OR RT TE ERRNewsletter for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. School CommunityMessage fromSuperintendent DiringerAs you read these words, we are rapidly approaching the one-thirdmark of the 2007-08 school year. This is truly remarkable. For me,each year seems to move by more quickly.Let me take just a moment to touch on a few key items that areimpacting on our school district. A sincere thank you to all of youwho were able to support our recent school operating levy. Thisrenewal allows us to continue to offer the programs that meet theneeds of children to the current level. During these somewhat difficulteconomic times, your support is all the more appreciated.This school year, as we work to follow the mandates of our StrategicPlan and to support the historically high level of performance withinour district, we are offering significant in-service activities to ourdistrict’s staff members. We believe that professional development istruly in the best interest of our district’s youngsters.I encourage you to take a look at our district’s website and/or BeeTVto review our State of the Schools presentation that was completedon October 17, 2007. In this presentation, we talked about a varietyof issues, both historical and those currently impacting on our schooldistrict. Mention is made of financial issues, certainly, but also concernsrevolving around enrollment, staffing, curriculum, and facilities.I would like to mention how proud I am of the successes our youngstershave demonstrated throughout the school year thus far. This iscertainly true of athletics (our state championship girls’ cross-countryteam is a good example) but also in music and theatre art presentationsin a variety of settings. Our youngsters just do an outstandingjob representing not only themselves and their school, but our communitiesas well.Lastly, let me wish you and your entire family a terrific holidayseason. Certainly, we all have much to be thankful for at this time ofyear. As we look ahead to 2008, many good things are on the horizonfor our school district.Remember to support the Bees in whatever setting possible! I lookforward to seeing you at some school event within the district verysoon.Tom Diringer, Ed.D.SuperintendentNovember/DecemberRenewal LevyApproved by VotersThe Brecksville-BroadviewHeights School District’s five year,7.4 mill renewal levy that was onthe ballot on November 6 wasoverwhelmingly approved by voters.Not only did seventy percentof those who voted cast their ballotsfor the renewal levy, but itwas also approved in each andevery precinct/ward in Brecksvilleand Broadview Heights. “The supportof this community,” saidSuperintendent Dr. Tom Diringer,“for the students of this school districtand our educational program isquite impressive and deeply appreciated.”A renewal levy does not increasetaxes for residents, nor does itincrease revenue for the schooldistrict. However, it does allow thedistrict to continue to offer currentprograms and services to allstudents. By renewing this levy,which represents 13% of the currentoperating budget, at thistime the district is better able toplan for the future.Additionally, voters electedto keep incumbent Board ofEducation members George J.Balasko, Terri Neff and AlanScheufler on the Board foranother four year term.

“Out of This World”The Brecksville-Broadview Heights PSO is proud to announcethat the theme for this year’s Students in the Arts contest is“OUT OF THIS WORLD!” All students, kindergarten throughtwelfth grade, are encouraged to submit an entry created especiallyfor this event. Categories are - Literature, Visual Art, Photography,and Musical Composition. Deadline to submit an entry is January22, 2008. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from eachschool in the district and every entry will be prominently displayedat the March 2008 Students in the Arts reception, to which allentrants and their families are invited. Prizes will be awarded toall first place winners. Students can find more information, entryforms and rules in their upcoming Brecksville-Broadview HeightsPSO school newsletters. For more information feel free to contactPSO co-chairs: Sherri Camperchioli at 440-546-1020, e-mailSCwolves@cox.net or Renee Waite at 440-526-6074.The staff of Hilton Elementary School dressed up for Halloween as “carecrows”so that they could share in the fun of the season with their youngstudents and still share a message of caring and generosity. The Hilton staffis known for their philanthropic efforts and work hard throughout eachschool year to support many worthwhile programs.We Are The Champions!The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Girls’ Cross Country team took first place at the Division 1State Championship Meet on Saturday, November 3 in Columbus. The “State Champs” in this photo takenat the awards ceremony in Columbus are (from left to right): Assistant Coach Louie Rundo, Allison Schmidt,Benita Wu, Rachael Paszko, Aly Dosen, Megan McAdams, Molly Jacobson, Hannah Pulliam, Rebecca Powers,and Head Coach Bob Schank.Wind Ensemble to Performat SeveranceThe BBHHS Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform atSeverance Hall and all are invited to this special event on Sunday,January 27, 2008. All tickets are General Admission at the costof $10.00. The Wind Ensemble’s performance will follow the CaseWestern Reserve Band performance which begins at 4:00 p.m.The Wind Ensemble performance will begin promptly at 5:30p.m.Tickets may be obtained by contacting Ryan Nowlin, 440-740-4792,Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School’s music department.BBHHS Students Excel in NationalMerit CompetitionOnce again, and for the 50th consecutive year, members ofBrecksville-Broadview Heights High School’s senior class haveearned one of the most prestigious honors in the country. LauraDiScenna, Jeffrey Liang and Anastassia Radeva were named NationalMerit Semifinalists. Out of just under 1.5 million test-takers lastyear, only the top ½ of 1 percent are recognized as 2007-2008National Merit Semi-Finalists. BBH students have qualified in theNational Merit Scholarship Program each year since 1957.These three students will now compete for Finalist standing andthe opportunity to win one of 6,000 National Merit Scholarships.Finalists will be announced next spring.The National Merit Scholarship Program also named JeremyArmbruster, Colleen Begley, Ashley DiLorenzo, Bryn Laubacher,Manoj Parimi, Ted Rader and Ashley Zacharias as CommendedStudents. Commended Students are selected on the basis ofa nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary fromyear to year. They do not continue in the competition for MeritScholarship ® awards, but some of these students may becomecandidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporationsand businesses.These students were taken to lunch by High School PrincipalBrian Wilch and honored at a Board of Education meeting earlierthis fall.Delivery of NewsletterAll homes within the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City SchoolDistrict are mailed a School Reporter, the school district’s communitynewsletter, monthly with the exception of December and July.Each newsletter is addressed to Postal Customer and sent out viacarrier route in order to qualify for the lowest postage rate possible.Occasionally, delivery problems do occur.If you do not receive this newsletter at your home and would like to,or if you believe that you are incorrectly receiving this newsletter, call440-740-4026 or email harbinakc@bbhcsd.org. Please state your concernalong with your name and mailing address. We will make every effortto correct the situation.The Boys’ Cross Country team also excelled at the state meet on November 3. In a very competitivedivision, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Boys’ Cross Country team placed fourth.Pictures in the photo are (left to right): Assistant Coach Louie Rundo, Justin Turner, BryanMiller, Kevin Hanigan, Sal Caroniti, Brett McAdams, Ben Randall, Dave Jacobson, ShawnWeiler, and Head Coach Bob Schank.Left to right: Ashley Zacharias, Jeremy Armbruster, Laura Di Scenna,Theodore Rader, Colleen Begley, Jeffery Liang, Ashley DiLorenzo, ManojParimi, Anastassia Radeva, Bryn Laubacher and Principal Brian Wilch.

Under the Federal Education and Privacy Act of 1996, parentsor adult students (18 years or older) in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District have the right toinspect and review official student records and related informationupon written request to the principal of the buildingto which the student is assigned. An appointment for thereview of the records will be made at a mutually convenienttime as soon after the receipt of the written request as possible.A parent or adult student who believes that informationcontained in the educational records of the student is inac-Brick Garden RelocatedSeveral years ago the Schools Foundation sold, as a fund raiser,bricks that were laid into the main sidewalk in front of the highschool. Over the years, the bricks were damaged by snow and icemelting salt and general wear-and-tear associated with the highvolume of foot traffic at the high school’s main entrance.Now, thanks to district maintenance workers, Curtis Bailey andJohn Belardo, the memorial bricks have a beautiful new homeand are skillfully placed within an attractively landscaped area surroundingthe flagpole in front of the high school. When visitingthis new garden area please notice the contrasting masonry borderand bench, and there’s a story behind those curb sections: theywere cut from the original sidewalks surrounding Brecksville’s firsthigh school--now Central School--they’ve been retrofitted for thisproject and date back to the late 1800’s.Records Access and Confidentialitycurate or misleading or violates the privacy or other rightsof the student may request in writing that the records beamended.A student’s records and related information shall not bereleased to any individual, group, organization or agency,except with the written consent of the student’s parentsor an adult student himself/herself. Exception to this rulewould be in regard to compliance with judicial order (subpoena)or other situations as defined by law and/or Boardof Education Policy.VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.BBHCSD.ORGSAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE 1-800-418-6423 EXT.359R E P O R T E RE P O R T E RRBrecksville-Broadview Heights City School District6638 Mill Rd. ◆ Brecksville, Ohio 44141Phone (440) 740-4000Non-Profit org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDCleveland, OhioPermit 1629DATED MATERIALECRWSSPOSTAL CUSTOMERBoard of EducationAlan Scheufler, PresidentGeorge J. Balasko, Vice PresidentDavid DosenTerri NeffAlan SiebertThomas P. Diringer Ed.D., SuperintendentCathy Harbinak, APR, Editor