Sandusky City Schools’ “Summer Conversations on the Future of Our Schools ”
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Sandusky City Schools’ “Summer Conversations on the
Future of Our Schools”
Dr. Eugene T. W. SandersSuperintendent and Chief Executive Officer
Conversation With the Sandusky Main Street
Association
Wednesday, August 14, 201312:00 p.m.
WelcomeMr. Jeff Krabill, Vice President, Board of EducationMrs. Martha Murray, Member, Board of Education
PurposeThe Sandusky Board of Education has directed the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer to initiate a series of meetings with key community groups
and stakeholdersDiscuss the priorities of our school
district for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year
Discuss the options and possibilities of a potential facilities program
Goals for the “Summer Conversations”
Share our initial vision for Sandusky City Schools
Create an opportunity for open dialogue with our
Stakeholders, families, constituents, and students
Listen to your feedback and answer questions about our schools and plans for transformation, change and reform
Transforming our schools to meet the Global Challenge in the 21st Century
• Reinventing public education in Sandusky
• Determining the role of innovation and reform
• Reassessing our commitment to meet the
expectation of global economy
Transforming our schools to meet the Global Challenge in the 21st Century
• Meeting the needs of business and parents regarding the Sandusky City Schools
educational experience
• Partnering with leading industries to create aligned priorities for student growth, economic viability, and building families who live, work,
and play in Sandusky • Created the Business Advisory Committee
Sandusky City Schools’ OUR PRIORITIES
THE IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Create Competitive Choices for Students and Families:Regional Center for Advanced
Academic Studies
Compass Academy
Sandusky City Schools’OUR PRIORITIES
THE IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
The District’s Transformation Committee
The Next Level Academic ModelBuild on our tradition, pride, and spirit
of excellence (marketing and communication)
Blended Learning Opportunities (increase in technology as a learning
tool)
Sandusky City Schools’OUR PRIORITIES
THE IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (implications for improved instruction)
3rd Grade GuaranteeParent Congress
2013-2014 NegotiationsImprove graduation rate from current
85%
Next Level
Revisiting School Facilities in the Sandusky Priorities in 2014
Building an educational vision is our first priority
The future of school facilities will be tied to our educational
vision
What is the Ohio School Facilities (OSFC) and what does it mean to
Sandusky City Schools?
Shared Cost Option with OSFC and SCSShared cost based on overall economic condition of community and number of students (52/48) as of a couple of years
ago
New vs. Renovation
Photo courtesy of Tim Fleck
Revisiting School Facilities in the Sandusky Priorities in 2014
Community engagement and
learning from past experiences
Options for Timeline in 2014October Board
Meeting and commitment to
engage the community for feedback and
ideas
“Summer Conversations” TO EXTEND INTO THE FALL OF 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
What are the next steps? Parent and community meetings
by individual school buildings this fall
Summer 2013 Meeting to Date and
Future Meetings:*Grass roots community
organizations*Sandusky Booster
Club Meeting*Parent Congress Delegates
*Business Advisory Board (pending)*Leadership Erie County (pending)
*Council of Foundations
(philanthropic groups)*Faith Based Leaders
(pending)*Community
Organizations (pending)
*School based groups and organizations
We value your ideas…[email protected]