Friday, January 18, 2013
As renewal levies, they would not raise taxes if passed
The Mentor Schools Board of Education decided to put two renewal levies on the May 2013 ballot during a work session Thursday afternoon. The renewals, which would not raise taxes if passed, are for an operating levy that brings in about $15 million per year and a 1-mill permanent improvement levy that brings in about $1 million per year. The permanent improvement levy is set to expire at the end of this year. The operating levy would expire at the end of 2014. The Mentor Public Schools district has previously said that, according to the its 5-year financial projection, it needs to pass three levies in the next three years -- two renewals and a new one -- or it will face a $30 million deficit by the 2015-2016 school year. Consequently, it …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Assistant Superintendent William Porter discussed Mentor Schools' safety efforts at the most recent Board of Education meeting
The tragic shooting last month at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has caused all school districts -- even those whose safety plans have never lapsed -- to take a hard look at their security procedures. Mentor Schools Assistant Superintendent updated the Board of Education and Mentor parents on their district's safety and security measures during the Board meeting Tuesday evening. (The update, in its entirety, is attached to this story as a video in case you would prefer to simply watch it.) Porter said that, even before the shooting at Sandy Hook, the district had updated the district's safety plans in several of its buildings. It also added cameras in the district's middle schools and 2-way radios to several of its other …
The students also gave the Board of Education "emergency kits" that included everything from rubber bands to Tums
January is Board Recognition Month and the students of Brentmoor Elementary found a special way to thank the Mentor Public Schools Board of Education during their meeting Tuesday. First, they serenaded them with a pair of songs. Then they gave the Board members, as well as Superintendent Matt Miller and district CFO Daniel Wilson, "emergency kits." The kits included rubber bands "to stretch the budget," sticky notes "to help (them) remember everything," tissues "for parents with issues," band-aids, Tums and Aspirin "for the bad days" and more. "It's days like this that make it worthwhile," Board Member Alan Mihok told the children after their presentation, "even the days when we need the Tums and band-aids." Also at the Board meeting:
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Assistant Superintendent William Porter will talk about the district's security during the meeting this Tuesday
Mentor Schools Assistant Superintendent William Porter will make a presentation regarding the district's security measures to the Board of Education during the upcoming Board meeting. The meeting will be 7 p.m. today (Jan.8) in the district's administration building. After the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Mentor Superintendent Matthew Miller wrote a letter to the community that discusses Mentor Schools' security measures. "I realize this tragedy has raised questions by many of you about our own safety procedures here at Mentor Schools. The safety of our students and staff is the number one priority of the district," Miller wrote. "We continually work with local law enforcement and emergency officials to …
Monday, January 7, 2013
The Mentor Schools Board of Education appointed Kerilyn Boergert of Concord Township to the Trustee Board for a 7-year term
The Mentor Schools Board of Education has selected Kerilyn Boergert for the Mentor Library Board of Trustees and will officially appoint her to the new role during the School Board meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday. Boergert has lived in Concord Township for about 10 years with her husband and their three children. She works as a state and local tax manager at SS&G, Inc. in Solon. She is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Her term begins immediately and will end December 31, 2019. Boergert said she is thrilled to have this opportunity to give back to the community. "The Mentor Public Library is such a wonderful resource for the members of our community," she said. "I have three young children who I …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
World War II veteran Bob Zonneville praised the younger generation, calling them "much brighter, quicker than our generation"
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
It has become a cliche for the older generation to denigrate the youth. Common complaints begin with "Kids these days" or "they don't make them like they used to." But World War II veteran and Mentor resident Bob Zonneville doesn't buy into all of that. Mentor Public Schools recognized Zonneville -- the winner of two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star -- during its Board of Education meeting Tuesday. When Zonneville had the opportunity to speak, he didn't talk about the war or even service. He talked about today's youth. "I have the greatest respect for our young people," he said. "This younger generation is so much brighter, quicker than our generation. I think we seem to forget that sometimes." Zonneville added the students of Mentor High …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
During its board meeting tonight, the Mentor Schools district will thank Purple Heart recipient Bob Zonneville and Mr. Football winner Mitch Trubisky
It's been a long time since Mentor man Bob Zonneville was a high school student. But the World War II veteran who received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and other military honors will be recognized tonight by Mentor High School students at the district's Board of Education meeting. The meeting begins 7 p.m. at the Mentor Public Schools administration building. Zonneville was wounded twice while fighting in Europe. Following the war, he worked as a professional truck driver, worked his way up the corporate ladder, and retired as a president of a subsidiary of Landstar Corp., a logistic company. Also at the Board Meeting, the Board will recognize both the entire Mentor High football team for their 12-2 season and quarterback Mitch …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Mentor Schools Board of Education is looking for people who want to fill a vacancy on the Mentor Public Library Board of Trustees
The Mentor Schools Board of Education is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Mentor Library Board of Trustees. Library board trustees are appointed to terms for seven years, with this particular term scheduled began Jan. 1, 2012. The term would end Dec. 31, 2019 In Ohio, local boards of education have the authority and responsibility to appoint public library trustees. Applicants should submit a letter of interest to the board including the following information: The deadline for applications is Friday. Applications will be reviewed by two school board members, two library trustees, the superintendent, and chief financial officer of Mentor Public Schools. This committee will recommend one individual to the board of education for …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Board of Education will also recognize a trio of award-winning art teachers in the school district
The Mentor Schools Board of Education will recognize Mentor High's state-qualifying cross country teams, as well as a trio of award-winning art teachers, during its meeting at 7 p.m. today at the district's administration building. Both the boys and girls cross country teams had impressive seasons. The boys finished eighth in the state; the girls, 12th. Furthermore, both teams had a standout performer. Jeff Gudowicz ran a 15:55 at the state meet, giving him the third fastest time in Mentor High School cross country history. Meanwhile, Kinsey Robinson ran a 18:41, which broke the school record for cross country that was set in 1984. She did this despite tripping in the first 200 meters of the race. Also at the Board meeting: The rankings …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Mentor Schools Board of Education also acknowledged the district's national merit semifinalist and commended students
The Mentor Schools Board of Education congratulated the Mentor High School Majorettes squad Tuesday for winning a national championship for the second consecutive year. They won their first national title at the Twirling Unlimited International Championship last year in Canton. This year, they competed again in Canton and defended their title. The team also traveled this summer to the University of Notre Dame to one of the biggest baton competitions in the country. More than 4,000 twirlers competed in events that included both high school and college divisions. The Mentor High Majorettes competed in two events, winning second place in the half-time competition and first in the High School Dance Twirl Team National Championship. The team is…
Kyle
3:45 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
I am not sure I understand what you mean by done deal? What is a done deal? Are you saying that this won't be the end of it? If that is the case then I agree. Most districts will have to have a school levy on the ballot every so many years. Costs are rising while house values are decreasing. more ›