Please complete an online application. -Sent by a parent to the superintendent, The point is that our kids love school, even in 2020, and I know that at the core, thats because you have and are an amazing staff with hearts to serve and do right whatever school needs to look like. Kids have but one journey through their K-12 experience. They were more than prepared when they went to college. Achievement scores arent the right idea because the poor kids struggle, so lets think about this new idea of value-added and determine how much growth kids are making compared to others (Still NCLB). Lets think about this as it relates to Ohios high school graduation requirements. Find Us . Some would argue that the only way it can be fixed is to simply vote no on every school levy, however there are consequences to the students at the local level. All board members may receive mail at the board members' office, VanHoose Education Center, P.O. Thank you for visiting our district website. Public policy. As we looked at the Ohio Report Card system that has remained virtually the same for over two decades, one that focuses exclusively on test scores, we saw the short-sightedness of that kind of accountability approach. Ohio Excels used their survey to create a report and drew conclusions to keep the A F system in place. They do not have the good fortune of starting the accountabilitygame with runners standing on second and third base like districts that have median family incomes of $90,000+. I studied scripture and was confirmed in my church long ago. | None of it mattered to her. This class explored institutions of higher education through virtual tours, virtual college fairs and virtual visits (many that were held through Naviance). 272 0 obj <> endobj 293 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6B3358E3B3044CCD936B04486FBD0E56><6FDE5950708B4227A9742477456D77B6>]/Index[272 35]/Info 271 0 R/Length 95/Prev 905214/Root 273 0 R/Size 307/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream The things they will identify will extend far beyond an SAT or ACT score, or any test that gathers data at a moment in time and then tries to predict the future. It is a partial accounting (thanks John Tanner) of skill and it puts socio-economically disadvantaged students at risk for failure when they may not be failing. Remember that a students grade isnt based on a single test score. *3&(+X9dC[xN `"0w0 endstream endobj 273 0 obj <>>> endobj 274 0 obj <. The acting Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction is Chris Woolard (nonpartisan). Thank you. He was first hired by JCPS in 1997 as a teacher and coach at Academy of Shawnee. The good ole days didnt have a large number of people graduating with high school diplomas becausecheck thisit didnt have to! Lets mandate local report cards that are heavy on testing indicators (re-authorization of ESSA through NCLB). Again, this is the school accountability approach that has been in place for the past 20 years. No one in their right mind would put themselves into the fray otherwise. I remember thinking back to a question that one of our high schoolteachers posed to me about being all in on standardized test performances. Public education helped me to become the person that I am. However, our system is set up to go this wayAlgebra, Geometry, Algebra 2; Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry; etc. No one who is interested financially in any book publishing or book selling company, firm, or corporation, shall be eligible to appointment as superintendent of public instruction. At the start of the 2018-19 school year, after what will seem like an endless summer, Olmsted Falls High School will be transformed; as will the experiences of our students. I wanted to provide my take on a few things that Ive read and heard in order to provide some insight. I have 3 kids and 2 of them have graduated from OFHS and my 3rd is a junior. In the newly renovated . External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell What they ignore are the facts. I was on government assistance when I was younger. It takes more effort and more time. Such a system needs to consider all of the usersparents, community members, students, educators, and others. I love the high school world, and the finality of graduation, but I believe that often our middle is forgotten and looked at as this odd transitional time for kids. The public educational system worked as designed. Changing adult behavior improves school quality and we have over 2 decades of evidence to demonstrate that measurement does not improve equity of education. I have spent half my career in high school, and half in middle, with several years living in both realms, Fulk said. It is special and very unique. Public education is in serious trouble in Ohio and I would appreciate it if you read what I have to say, and consider it. Bob Rodosky, director. I am looking forward to working with all of our principals to support their vision and assist our schools in producing well-rounded, prepared learners.. It offers nothing. If it was, parents would revolt. "It's a difficult time in many ways - in the community and with our school system and its going to take some strong leadership to bring everyone together to make this district a much better school district overall," Dr. Pollio said. You put the wind in my sails. We, on the Louisville Metro Council, look forward to working with you to ensure that our children have the opportunity and experiences to learn how we can all make Louisville a place that shows everyone we value knowledge. Our commitment is to put forth the time and effort to build something that is comprehensivesomething that will create a greater degree of trust with our community. Seems unconstitutional doesnt it? We know there are changes that need to be made to certain components to make the report cards more transparent and honest depictions of how schools and districts are performing. Dr. Marty Pollio named JCPS superintendent, 2 children in hospital after crash on I-65 North, Man dead after shooting in Shawnee neighborhood, 10 dogs die after air conditioning in truck fails during traffic delay, JCPS announces meeting plans for superintendent search, 9 applicants submit for superintendent role, including Pollio, Candidates for JCPS Superintendent field questions from public. Olmsted Township, OH 44138Phone: 440-427-6000Twitter: @OFCSSuperWeb:www.ofcs.net. Like me, Jimmy will have an intense focus on and commitment to ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations, Dr. Pollio said. In a previous life I was a school psychologist and student measurement was my forte. Phone: 904-259-0401 Fax: 904-259-1387 E-mail: Sherrie.Raulerson@bakerk12.org Main Number: 904-259-6251 Bay William V. Husfelt, Superintendent 1311 Balboa Avenue Panama City, FL 32401-2080 Supt. -Shared by an OFHS staff member, Dr. Lloyd and Ms. Williams: Mrs. Kostraba has managed to make this weird year fun (amazing right), has done an amazing job putting together learning menus for hybrid days and has clearly spent an incredible amount of time putting together material that makes this easier on us parents. These skills will serve as a K-12 rally point for our work. We chose to move here. [6], In 2020, the superintendent received a salary of $209,997, according to the Council of State Governments. Dont settle. I guess It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. If youre not willing to accept an answer like that for something youre spending a great deal of money on, why are you willing to accept it from our policy makers and elected officials. There will come a time when we look back and say, look what we did, remember how it used to be, etc. Recently, I solicited positive stories from parents and staff members. Weekly maintenance:Friday between 3 and 6 p.m. Report a broken link, outdated info, or other content problems with this website, If you have questions or feedback regarding the general accessibility of this website call, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities, Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Report, Copyright 2018 Jefferson County Public Schools, Accountability, Research, & Systems Improvement Division, Communications & Community Relations Division. Michelle Dillard, assistant superintendent of Achievement Area 4, has been named the assistant superintendent of middle schools. Be good to yourself and try not to do that. I am very proud of our seniors because they are pushing forward with their post high school plans and seeing that there is indeed a light at the end of this pandemic tunnel. Tanners True Accountability model enables an understanding regarding the technical work within an organization for a non-technical audience. https://www.brave-ed.com/blog When the information presented enables others to understand the benefit, trust is built. Parents responding to a new poll on state report cards expressed support for the type of letter grade system used now versus alternatives like star ratings or descriptors. Notethis is the conclusion they reach based on the information that is provided below (My comment). [9], In 2017, the superintendent received a salary of $192,504, according to the Council of State Governments. They provide growth opportunities in. -Shared by an OFCS staff member, The OFHS Class of 2021 is rising to the challenge and adapting to the new normal. Thirty-eight percent said letter grades, followed by 30 percent for a numerical score, 24 percent for descriptive text and 8 percent for star ratings. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Amanda Herbert Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings. [11], In 2015, the superintendent received a salary of $192,504, according to the Council of State Governments. When the dust settles, we will need to engage our community and ask them if we need to go on more frequent for less or less frequent for more, but the fact remains the Olmsted local economy is based on the support of residents rather than business. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms OhioSuperintendentofPublicInstruction. ?ua{/Q']?KkpGl^`Z1 gC dV>kF~Z&7a k&$-`n`h`` fKh`h ;wvtFs"WC8\JX3bPZ&dc U0)eT'};,.PF!5GCyJ! Thats a problem. The bill would create a Director of Education who would be appointed by the Governor. Both get to determine what is discussed and voted on in their respective establishments. My career began here, and I have always believed I would return in some capacity to help accelerate improvement in the district. It ignores poverty and the challenges that many Ohioans face. First, the online platform (Edmentum) is flexible, and even when OFCSD went all remote, our students were extremely successful and were able to still get their needs met. Worthy goals. Both personally and as a school superintendent, I am not in favor of either bill that has been proposed to measure district or school accountability, and based on the models that are being proposed (both past and future), my district will likely benefit from the model based on the zip code of where my district is located. How to vote | We need to clearly understanding the problem before we apply the solution. Keep in mind the people that should be part of that conversation (what is the right accountability) extends well beyond members of the Ohio Legislature and businesses in Ohio. Operating within a test-based accountability universe is very challenging because it runs counter to our District Vision. Jefferson County Public Schools. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Those students have benefitted from an enriched background that has a very well documented and proven direct and correlated impact on their student achievement from the very beginning of their formal schooling experience as measured through traditional standardized achievement tests and those assessments that were required to deliver to students in the spring. Educating ALL students to be prepared to make a difference and a contribution in the 21st Century isnt a tweak or a reform; its a damn TRANSFORMATION. The major reorganizational changes were making to become a focused and mission-driven central office are one big way well move the needle forward. I have enjoyed watching the changes that have already occurred under the leadership of Dr. Pollio, and I look forward to joining the Jefferson County Public Schools team, Adams said. Respondents did indicate that reporting on reading proficiency was important (95% and it is) and that providing a measure related to how well students are prepared for success after high school graduation. While the Governors budget has more money for public ed than it ever has, it still does not deliver on thorough and efficient. It needs to be a collective, our kids deserve better!, both posed by Karen Garza at a recent presentation at a Battelle for Kids, Success for All Conference (those below are mine). Its unconstitutional for a number of reasons, but the main one is that it relies too heavily on local property taxes to fund the schools when the Ohio Constitution says it is the states job to provide a thorough and efficient education. She will begin her service with the district on October 9. Who doesnt like options, just dont take the resources that are earmarked for public schools as required by the Ohio Constitution to fund subsystems and options. Prior to being an Army Sargent he worked as a coal miner. It makes some adjustments, but it still doesnt understand the problem. If it was, parents would revolt. Heres why: Matt Huffman will be President of the Ohio Senate. ]]vvi9^\um+}gm_gw[6Js;ROTyqUT+WNZze[Y_gfw5[V_uyHZZzlj5g]*^6}yc/6] zYU7N^vkSb_Z(QkU eeZ+MRyi+/[ R|9n+^_~;y eo;;xbsf>:? [3], The Ohio Board of Education appoints the superintendent, who serves at the pleasure of the board. Olivia Krauth Louisville Courier Journal 0:00 0:27 LOUISVILLE, Ky. A Louisville man faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty. Understand the benefit of public education and demand that they do it right. Having a forum is only one variable to inspire and empower. The job of educating citizens is left to each state before it is addressed by the Nation. Transforming the states accountability model will not be easy and it will be difficult, but it is very necessary if you are truly dedicated to seeking equity for Ohios public school students. How could you? See the invisible so you can accomplish the impossible. Dare to be differentthe world needs more different. Updates part of central office restructuring to better support schools and student learning. He was right, I was wrong and I needed to think, lead and behave differently. [8], In 2018, the superintendent received a salary of $184,496, according to the Council of State Governments. -From a parent who has a student in a full remote learning pathway. There are 2 bills in front of Ohios elected officials that seek to provide partial reforms to its current accountability model. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. "You don't know what I'm capable of doing," he continued, according to a citation from district security. Our scoreboard just happens to look different. The parents survey included an oversampling of African-American and Hispanic parents. We could continue to receive those same awards if we stayed on that path. All graduated high school in the 1960s and contributed in the same way. The Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction is an appointed executive position in the Ohio state government. With gerrymandered political maps in place, the last election in Ohio has created a supermajority in our state. In fact, my board has locally rejected the states model and have come out against any accountability model that relies on Ohios achievement tests to rate the goodness of what we provide to our kids. JCPS superintendent Marty Pollio named Kentucky superintendent of the year Olivia Krauth Louisville Courier Journal 0:00 1:05 LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jefferson County Superintendent Marty Pollio. The answer to this question is profoundly different when compared to the question that was asked long ago, and herein the challenge is revealed. JCPS is working with consultants at MIT to address their issues with transportation and start times. In a district where I previously worked for 9 years, we did the same thing. It is the road less traveled. It isnt easy, and there isnt a script or research study that has been written. His favorite part of the week is her lunch bunches, where the kids log in during lunch time and chat and eat their lunches together virtually. As you know we are on the ballot in March for an operating levy. School finance in Ohio is complicated. Yes; however content isnt enough. 2:03 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Marty Pollio, the superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, was grilled on the district's masking policy and school safety officers at the Kentucky. State legislature | This means that the ruling party (in this case the Republicans) has the necessary votes to create veto proof legislation. There shall be a superintendent of public instruction, who shall be appointed by the state board of education. It is a field that Ive dedicated my professional life to, and its future is in significant jeopardy because of political polarization. We can debate all of the psychometric properties of these assessments and end at a stalemate, but the graduation solution and accountability system, at its core, is just plain wrong. Kids benefit more from peer interaction than they do teachers so lets bus them to different places (Coleman Report). These 7 competencies are so big and so critical, they permeate not only a students academic experience, but the experiences they have in their extra-curricular programs. The problem in this particular case is that those taking part in the cooking are forgetting that at the end of the day, the soup needs to taste good in order to be great. I would encourage my fellow high performing districts to show no deference to Ohios accountability systemthe All A seals, the growth awards and the bannersnot because you dont deserve the accolades for the hard work youve done, but because this model does not seek to improve the outcomes or report on the most important 21st Century outcomes for ALL kids in Ohio. Not really sure what this paragraph and the previous one indicate other than respondents seemed split between letter grades, a numerical score and a narrative method being the best measure of performance, however they report that 91% of respondents say that letter grades are clear and easy to understand. Clear and easy because grades are generally given by teachers? Olmsted Falls Schools has long provided a comprehensive Triple A experience for students through academics, arts and athletics. To learn more about Pathways to Premier, we invite you to read the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Five Year Strategic Plan and learn about progress made since its inception in 2011. Prediction of Whats to come in 2023: An End Around Attempt to Ohio Constitution Article VI, Section 2, Article 6, Section 2 has been in place since 1851 and it statesthe General Assembly shall make such provisions, by taxation, or otherwise, as, with the income arising from the school trust fund; will secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state; but no religious or other sect, or sects, shall ever have any exclusive right to, or control of, any part of the funds of this state.. Contact: (502) 485-3251 theresa.white2@jefferson.kyschools.us The students that come through the doors there come through with generally stable homes with both parents who are financially secure. While it is paradoxical to remember that in the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity; 2020 will always serve as our generations case-in-point. LOUISVILLE, Ky. JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio had his new four-year contract as the school district's leader approved by board of education members. You already know what the data will look like prior to implementing the proposed systems. Expect better. I find it helpful; almost therapeutic to write and reflect during difficult times. I look forward to continuing our partnership efforts with the JCPS community on important initiatives like Cradle to Career, the Academies of Louisville, the Compassionate Schools Project, and Out-of-School-Time programs to ensure each student has what they need to succeeding school, work and life. The American Public Educational System is trying to accomplish something differentsomething awesomesomething other Nations wont assume the burden for. These things may be difficult to measure but it doesnt make them immeasurable. The district will have until April 1st to negotiate a contract with Dr. Pollio. "Trying to take a deep breath and I'm sure it'll hit me later tonight, but, right now just so much is going through my mind about what we have to do and got to get back to work.". The voucher program uses public dollars to fund subsidiary educational options. Dr. Fulk will begin his new role on June 14. Were not in the test score business, were in the mind, body and soul development businessand when we partner with our families and community at a profound level we do us, we do it differently and we do it well. LOUISVILLE, Ky. WATCH LIVE IN THE PLAYER ABOVE AT 5:30 P.M. Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio will deliver the State of the District address Thursday. to get in. Our focus hasnt been on scoring first, it has been on providing engaging experiences within the classroom, on the stage and on the court & fields. Here is where the bias beginsthey presented 3 options as an alternative to letter grades which assumes that letter grades are the best option to begin withwhich they are not. There are 370 JCPS employees who make more than $100,000. That question was addressed by a committee of 10 people who designed the public educational systema really long time ago. While the businesses that are here do indeed pay, the Olmsted residents have a heavier burden. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Acting Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio has named Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith the new assistant superintendent of academic services. I would argue that Ohios assessments do not do a reliable and valid job of measuring the impact of schooling because theyre skewed by the opportunity (or lack thereof) that home lives provide. VanHoose Education Center 3332 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 313-4357. Listed below are some of the thankful moments from the lives of students, staff and parents. I live in Woodgate and with the increased value in my home, I will take a large hit. Second, our 2 teachers, the administration, and I have built personal relationships with the students. In Ohio, lets reduce testing because the constituents are complaining about it. NOTE: not, lets reduce testing of subjects on a single day at a particular point in time because it is only a sample of accounting for learning and this is an inaccurate way to determine what kids know, but lets quiet them down.. The obligation under the Ohio Constitution is to fund public schools, however a group of politicians have highjacked the system and theyve created several subsidiary systems because they are convinced public education is broken (although theyre using a telescope rather than a microscope to diagnose the problem). To the readerGoogle them and read all that you can. We have won awards from the State and from US News and World Report based on how our students perform on standardized tests, but we do not report on them because it detracts the focus from our brand and vision of Inspiring and Empowering students. He will begin his position in April of 2023. Rob Fulk to be the next Assistant Superintendent of Middle School. The system, as designed, did its job. The funding system has been ruled unconstitutional 5 times and it still has not been fixed. "I think with one voice we will move forward and have great days ahead of us here at Jefferson County Public Schools," School Board member Chris Brady said. VanHoose Education Center 3332 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 313-4357. As we are designing and redesigning instructional experiences for students, the standards and course content serves as the foundation, however we know it isnt enough.
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