““CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS FOR ASHLAND CITY ASHLAND CITY

SCHOOLS”SCHOOLS”

Co-chairs: Dennis Miller, Regional President, Co-chairs: Dennis Miller, Regional President, National City BankNational City Bank

Bob Hill, Community MemberBob Hill, Community MemberHonorary Co-chair: Mayor William StrineHonorary Co-chair: Mayor William Strine

Treasurer: Tim RowseyTreasurer: Tim Rowsey

““Citizens for Ashland Citizens for Ashland City Schools”City Schools”

Theme of Campaign:Theme of Campaign:

““Education Matters”Education Matters”

THE MISSION OF THE ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS is to graduate lifelong learnersgraduate lifelong learners,

who are responsible citizens capable of functioning in and contributing to an ever-changing global society, by committing to

comprehensive educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of students and presented in an innovative and supportive

instructional environment.

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Ashland City Schools Board of Education

is to work together

to promote quality educationpromote quality education and

provide visionary leadershipprovide visionary leadership in partnership with the community.

Goal 1. Improve communication with community (internal & external).

Goal 2. Be more efficient and effective as a team. 9/25/02

ASHLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 

AIMS

High Student Achievement 

 

  Safe School Environment

Efficient and Effective Operations

  

May 2000 M 

State Report Card RankingsState Report Card Rankings

(Based on 22 Indicators)(Based on 22 Indicators)20 indicators are based on student achievement (proficiency scores)20 indicators are based on student achievement (proficiency scores)

1 indicator is based on attendance1 indicator is based on attendance

1 indicator is based on the graduation rate1 indicator is based on the graduation rate

•Excellent (21-22)

•Effective (17-20)

•Continuous Improvement (11-16)

•Academic Watch (7-10)

•Academic Emergency (0-6)

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2003 Report Card information became available in August 2003

• Similar district information– Ashland City Schools is compared to 20

similar districts as determined by the State.– These districts are listed from Most to Least

similar by the State.

Rank  District  County  Performance Index Score(0 – 120 pts.)

2001-2002# of State Indicators

Met Out of 22

2002-2003# of State Indicators Met

Out of 22

Adequate Yearly Progress**

0 Ashland Ashland 87.6 16 15 Met

1New

Philadelphia Tuscarawas 88.2 21 15 Not Met

2 Tiffin Seneca 92.0 15 19 Met

3 Dover Tuscarawas 94.7 20 21 Met

4 Greenville Darke 83.8 14 14 Not Met

5 Vermilion Erie 88.4 15 15 Met

6Mount Vernon

Knox 85.1 16 12 Not Met

7 Northeastern Clark 88.7 15 16 Met

8 Marietta Washington 82.9 15 9 Not Met

9 Field Local Portage 88.2 20 16 Not Met

10 Perry Local Stark 92.1 21 18 Not Met

Rank District  County 

 Performance Index Score(0 – 120 pts.)

2001-2002# of State Indicators Met

Out of 22

2002-2003# of State Indicators Met

Out of 22

Adequate Yearly Progress**

0 Ashland Ashland 87.6 16 15 Met

11Bryan City

Williams 87.5 16 15 Met

12 Bellevue Huron 87.4 16 14 Not Met

13 Norwalk Huron 79.7 11 10 Not Met

14 Madison Richland 81.2 10 11 Not Met

15Shelby

CityRichland 85.1 15 13 Met

16 Van Wert Van Wert 85.6 15 15 Not Met

17North

Ridgeville Lorain 86.0 18 14 Not Met

18Sidney

CityShelby 79.4 12 11 Not Met

19 Southwest Hamilton 89.2 15 14 Met

20 Edgewood Butler 91.9 17 17 Not Met

Rank District  County 

 Performance Index Score(0 – 120 pts.)

2001-2002# of State Indicators

Met Out of 22

2002-2003# of State Indicators Met

Out of 22

Adequate Yearly Progress**

0 Ashland Ashland 87.6 16 15 MetOther Nearby Districts that are Similar

Bucyrus Crawford 76.2 14 8 Not Met

Galion Crawford 80.9 10 10 Not Met

Willard Huron 77.3 12 11 Not Met

Mansfield Richland 66.4 7 5 Not Met

Orrville Wayne 90.7 18 16 Not Met

Loudonville Ashland 81.1 17 15 Met

Wooster Wayne 91.7 14 15 Not Met

West Holmes

Holmes 81.3 19 13 Not Met

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION (STRATEGIES USED)

• Ashland City Schools Website Visit: http://www.ashland-city.k12.oh.us• School TV Channel – Channel 72• Arrow Informer – publication by high school students (monthly insert in Ashland Times-Gazette)• Community E-mail list• Small Group Discussions• Town Meeting

SummarySummarySmall Group Discussions

• 447 Small Group Discussions were held from the end of January through May 12th with discussions focused on:

1. Facilities 2. School Funding1. Facilities 2. School Funding 3. Communication3. Communication

Others Topics:

• CCurriculum/Programs, Economic Development, Community partnerships, Capital campaign

MAY 13TH

TOWN MEETINGOver 500 in attendance

55 table groups of

8 to 10 per table

Point of Discussion at Point of Discussion at Town MeetingTown Meeting

• Are you willing to maintain our current programs and services? Yes?No? (If no, what programs and services should be eliminated?)

• 55 tables groups (8-10 per table) reported out at the end of the evening. 51 table groups said they wanted to maintain our current programs and services.

School Funding Methods

1.1. OperatingOperating – – day to day operations (includes salaries, wages, & benefits)

2. Permanent Improvement Funds – repairs & upkeep of existing facilities, vehicle/equipment repairs & replacement

3. Bond Issue – new buildings, capital improvements, additions, etc.

Both levies on the November ballot are Operating levies.

School Funding

• 9.8 Mill Operating Levy – first passed in 1994, renewed in 1998 (effective millage is currently about 6 mills)

• 9.8 Mill renewal levy is on the November ballot as a continuous levy

This levy means NO NEW TAXES to you.

Fiscal Year 2002 - 2003

Operating RevenueTotal $25,791,306

State Revenue$11,520,551

45%

Local Property Taxes

$13,154,36751%

Other Revenue

$1,116,3884%

Fiscal Year 2002 - 2003

Operating ExpendituresTotal $26,016,229

Services & Utilities$2,565,291

10%

Other$758,853

3%

Salaries$15,653,658

60%

Benefits$5,754,875

22%

Capital Outlay$686,306

3%

Materials& Supplies$597,246

2%

Ashland City School DistrictOperating Revenue & Expenditures

$-

$5,000,000

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

$25,000,000

$30,000,000

$35,000,000

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Total Revenue Total Expenditures

Key Assumptions for Future Projections:Renewal of 9.8 Mill Operating Levy (about $3 million per year) 10% Annual Increase in Health Insurance PremiumsNo Change in School Funding Structure Edison/Taft Lease Purchase Payments end in Fiscal Year 2010Steady Enrollment3% Annual Base Raises 10/31/2002

SUPPORT STAFF Year Number of Staff 94 – 95 123 95 – 96 125

96 – 97 118 97 – 98 119 98 – 99 118 99 – 00 121 00 – 01 124 01 – 02 124 02 – 03 120 03 – 04 120

TEACHING STAFF Year Number of Staff

94 – 95 26295 – 96 26296 – 97 26697 – 98 26498 – 99 25899 – 00 26000 – 01 25601 – 02 25302 – 03 25303 – 04 253

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

YEAR NUMBER OF STAFF

98 – 99 20

99 – 00 18

00 – 01 21

01 - 02 19

02 – 03 17

03 – 04 18

Board of Education /Superintendents

• 14 Different Board of Education Members since 1990

• 4 Different Superintendents since 1990

EXPENDITURES PER PUPILINSTRUCTION

Fiscal Year Ashland City State Avg.

2000 $4,060 (60.7%) $3,942

2001 $4,118 (60.4%) $4,221

2002 $4,477 (60.8%) $4,467

EXPENDITURES PER PUPILADMINISTRATION

Fiscal Year Ashland City State Avg.

2000 $718 $838

2001 $771 $877

2002 $835 $963

EXPENDITURES PER PUPILANNUAL

Fiscal Year Ashland City State Avg.

2000 $6,695 $7,057

2001 $6,822 $7,602

2002 $7,361 $8,081

$835 $751 $790 $998 $898 $842 $1,006$0

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AshlandCity

LexingtonLocal

MadisonLocal

MansfieldCity

Orrville City WestHolmesLocal

WoosterCity

Expenditures Per Student2001-2002 (ODE Website)

Administration Instructional Other

Ohio Cardinal Conference Schools

Point of Discussion at Point of Discussion at Town MeetingTown Meeting

• Additional monies are needed by the 2004 – 2005 school year in order to maintain current programs and services.

• Participants were asked to give their opinion as to the timeline for these new monies.

New Operating Money

Ballot Dates (Nov. 2003 vs. 2004)

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Proficiency test scores have improved dramatically over the past few years!The NEW Report Card indicator has Ashland growing from 82.3 to 87.6 over the past 3 years!2003 graduates…184 out of 301 earned scholarships!2003 graduates…94% graduation rate!Student attendance…95%!Alternative School graduation rate … has been steadily growing with a record 29 students graduating in 2003!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done! 

Look at our kids…competing with the best!

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

First rate musical productions…over 40 years!Elementary results in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics… have shown significant gains in the last 5 years!Mock trial ...Regional competitors annually…State qualifier the last two years!Jazz Band … widely recognized around the State as High Performers in State competitions!Choir…receives a 1 rating (Superior) at the State level competitions year in and year out!Athletics … won the OHC All-Sports award 13 out of 15 years!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done! 

Look at our kids…competing with the best!

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

Advanced Placement programs … 5 times the participation over 5 years and a success rate significantly better than State and National averages!Drama … outstanding Plays and Performances have become a regular part of the Ashland School Year!FFA … many Regional, State, and National Team competitions have been won!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!

Look at our kids…competing with the best!

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

Four National certified Teachers…Deb McNaull, Denee Schlotterer, Karen Swinehart (Retired), Rich Wasowski98% certified in area of instruction (above State average)!Lifelong Learning… for everyone associated with Ashland City Schools!66% of our teachers and administrators have a Masters Degree or beyond!An Exceptional mentoring program for our Entry Year Teachers!Average Staff experience…17 years (above State average)!Regularly meeting OSHA and Safety requirements!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our teachers, administrators, and support staff…leaving no

child behind!

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

Quality schools…sure sign of a quality community!

Ashland City Schools…Awarded a Level 2 Distinction from Ohio Award for Excellence!

1/3 of staff attended district supported Quality Practices training…three straight summers!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!Look at our community growing…

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

Fiscally responsible…

District has been operating for 9 District has been operating for 9 years without any years without any new local levies! new local levies!

Ashland City Schools…Proud of what we’ve done!

““EDUCATION MATTERS!”EDUCATION MATTERS!”

Thank You!

““Citizens for Ashland Citizens for Ashland City Schools”City Schools”

“Education Matters”VOTE ‘YES’ NOV. 4TH