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GCSSA provides in-service opportunities for the professional growth of superintendents and provides opportunities for social interaction of members. Superintendents from Northeastern Ohio School Districts have organized to secure the benefits of working together to improve their professional effectiveness.

GCSSA was created in 1966 as a 501(c)(3) organization. There are currently 94 regular members, 51 retired members, 19 Associate and 9 Institutional members.

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Something Good is Happening in Our Schools

As part of its mission, the Greater Cleveland Schools Superintendents’ Association features the accomplishments of a member’s school district in its monthly newsletter under the heading, “Something Good Is Happening In Our Schools”. This short article of approximately three hundred words highlights recent accomplishments of the school district and is shared with 273 school districts throughout the state.

February 2010 Article

Something Good is Happening In Our Schools By: Dr. Stan Lipinski, Superintendent Kirtland Local Schools Yes, good things are happening in the Kirtland Schools because of talented staff members and district communities that support educational excellence. Serving the communities of Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Waite Hill and portions of Chardon Township, the Kirtland Schools today have improved educational facilities that support the delivery of individualized and 21st century learning opportunities for all students. A year ago, the district completed work on the largest locally funded bond issue ever passed in the district’s history. Facility improvements included new construction and renovations to some existing facilities. Facilities supportive of academics, technology, fine arts and athletics were significantly improved. Especially noteworthy was the construction of state of the art science labs, technology labs, and distance learning rooms. Technology capabilities were greatly improved in each school along with enhanced capabilities among schools. For example, Wi-FI capability is present in all schools. Facility and campus improvements also include increased security capabilities both within schools and on campus grounds. To support increased student achievement, the district supported the implementation in recent years of Professional Learning Communities in all schools. District investment in training staff members with the PLC concept, identified times in all schools for teacher collaboration and a commitment to data driven decisions have resulted in high levels of student achievement. Consistent Excellent ratings on the state report card, identification of our high school by both U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek as a school of excellence, and recognition of different schools as State Schools of Distinction are examples of district commitment to educational excellence. Curriculum offerings at all levels focus on supporting various students’ needs and interests. Individualized math and reading assistance is offered at all levels, gifted and talented education at the elementary level is supported by honors courses at the middle school level and strong AP curricula is offered at the high school level. Improved facilities have also enabled the implementation of new educational programs. A new district pre-school program for three and four year old students was successfully implemented this year. Pre-school enrollment data for next year is already very strong. A before and after school child care program for elementary students was also successfully implemented. Strong parent support organizations have worked collaboratively with the district to benefit students and staff alike. For example, our Kirtland Education Foundation is currently working on improving facilities in a building cafeteria to support fine arts presentations such as plays and guest lectures. The district also recently received a single $200,000 donation from a resident for improvement of athletic facilities. Yes, good things continue to happen in the Kirtland Schools as a result of excellent staff members and supportive communities. February 3, 2010 issue of OSC & GCSSA News, Notes & Notices

Something Good is Happening In Our Schools

By: Dr. Stan Lipinski, Superintendent
Kirtland Local Schools

Yes, good things are happening in the Kirtland Schools because of talented staff members and district communities that support educational excellence. Serving the communities of Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Waite Hill and portions of Chardon Township, the Kirtland Schools today have improved educational facilities that support the delivery of individualized and 21st century learning opportunities for all students.

A year ago, the district completed work on the largest locally funded bond issue ever passed in the district’s history. Facility improvements included new construction and renovations to some existing facilities. Facilities supportive of academics, technology, fine arts and athletics were significantly improved. Especially noteworthy was the construction of state of the art science labs, technology labs, and distance learning rooms. Technology capabilities were greatly improved in each school along with enhanced capabilities among schools. For example, Wi-FI capability is present in all schools. Facility and campus improvements also include increased security capabilities both within schools and on campus grounds.

To support increased student achievement, the district supported the implementation in recent years of Professional Learning Communities in all schools. District investment in training staff members with the PLC concept, identified times in all schools for teacher collaboration and a commitment to data driven decisions have resulted in high levels of student achievement. Consistent Excellent ratings on the state report card, identification of our high school by both U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek as a school of excellence, and recognition of different schools as State Schools of Distinction are examples of district commitment to educational excellence. Curriculum offerings at all levels focus on supporting various students’ needs and interests. Individualized math and reading assistance is offered at all levels, gifted and talented education at the elementary level is supported by honors courses at the middle school level and strong AP curricula is offered at the high school level.

Improved facilities have also enabled the implementation of new educational programs. A new district pre-school program for three and four year old students was successfully implemented this year. Pre-school enrollment data for next year is already very strong. A before and after school child care program for elementary students was also successfully implemented.

Strong parent support organizations have worked collaboratively with the district to benefit students and staff alike. For example, our Kirtland Education Foundation is currently working on improving facilities in a building cafeteria to support fine arts presentations such as plays and guest lectures. The district also recently received a single $200,000 donation from a resident for improvement of athletic facilities.

Yes, good things continue to happen in the Kirtland Schools as a result of excellent staff members and supportive communities.

February 3, 2010 issue of OSC & GCSSA News, Notes & Notices

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