Benton-Carroll-Salem Schools

Teamwork for Kids

Whatever their job title, B-C-S School District employees take their responsibility as part of a team to help kids succeed seriously.  A prime example of this took place during Kindergarten screening.  While teachers worked to test the soon-to-be Kindergarten children, Benton-Carroll-Salem bus drivers volunteered their time to show these children what it was like to ride their school bus safely.  As part of their transition to school, the bus drivers felt that having children get familiar with the bus will help to lessen their anxiety when the first day of school arrives.  The bus drivers who volunteered were commended recently by the Board of Education, and thanked by Transportation Director Ginger Stayancho for their efforts on behalf of kids.  The volunteers included: Jeannie Behnken, Lori Kruse, Jackie Horvath, Pat Lemon, Veronica Shanteau, Becky Weidner, Jackie Kohlman, Sharon Krieger, and Michelle Jividen.

B-C-S Schools are 'Excellent with Distinction'

It is with great pride that the B-C-S School District Community received official word recently that the district earned the highest possible rating on its local report card for the 2011-2012 school year!  The local report card was slated to be released in August 2012, but was held up due to a statewide audit of student data by the State Auditor.  The report card was just released in late February.

Factoring student performance on state assessments, graduation rate, and other measures, the Ohio Department of Education assigned the Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools with the rating of “Excellent with Distinction.”   The Benton-Carroll-Salem School District was the only district in Ottawa County to receive the “Excellent with Distinction” rating.  Only 138 out of Ohio’s 610 school districts earned the “Excellent with Distinction” rating.

B-C-S Board of Education President Heather Dewitz commented, “This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and collaboration of all the staff at B-C-S.  It is an accomplishment of which to be proud.”

Superintendent Guy Parmigian extended his congratulations to all staff and explained that the “Excellent with Distinction” rating is just one more reason to continue to innovate, and find ways to improve educational opportunities for all students.  Parmigian stressed the importance of all staff working together and with the community to be a beacon of educational excellence within our region while living within our budget.  “We have been working closely with our principals and others to implement some very new and engaging initiatives for next school year,” Parmigian stated.

The B-C-S School District has a vision of preparing its approximately 1700 students to be successful in the 21^st century global society.  The district now educates its students on three campuses: Oak Harbor High School (grades 8—12), Oak Harbor Middle School (grades 4—7), and R.C. Waters Elementary School (grades K—3).

For more information about the B-C-S School District, visit the district website at www.bcssd.com or call (419) 898-6210.

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B-C-S Finance Committee Meets

B-C-S Board Approves Balanced Budget

The B-C-S Board of Education approved a 5-year financial forecast on Tuesday, October 23^rd that puts forth an end to the deficit spending that has plagued the district for the past 4 years. The task to reduce spending for the district was an arduous one and involved staff reductions, building closures, pay freezes and changes to benefit packages to combat reductions in state funding and declining enrollment.

Mr. Tim Coffman, B-C-S treasurer said, “While deficit spending has been alleviated in the short term, it goes without saying that uncertainty in state funding and property values remain one of the most difficult areas of school revenue for which to plan.”

Virtual Learning Calamity Day Plans

This year, B-C-S has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education to make up three calamity days using a “Virtual Learning” Plan. After the district has used 5 allowable calamity days, parents will be notified that the 6th calamity day will be a “Virtual Learning Day” by the district’s Instant Alert system. The same message would accompany the 7^th and 8^th calamity day announcement via the Instant Alert System.

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District Vision / Mission

Race to the Top Communications

Two years ago, B-C-S was awarded the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) federal “Race to the Top” grant funds in the amount of $100,000.  Race to the Top (RttT) is, a national, competitive education grant program to help local school districts and public charter schools improve in four key areas: (1) college- and career-ready academic standards, (2) data systems for tracking progress and improving instruction, (3) teacher and principal effectiveness, and (4) performance among the lowest-performing schools.  The grant funds are to be spread over a four year period to enhance district academic initiatives.