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Tallmadge City Schools received a clean audit from the State of OH for the fiscal year ending 06-30-09. Upon learning of the audit results, Board member Timothy Bryan noted “In this day and age when most residents doubt how their money is spent, the results of the audit represent a powerful third-party endorsement of good and careful stewardship of the district’s resources.” Click here to access the State Auditor’s website to read the report.
The Board of Education, tonight, appointed Timothy A. Bryan to its open board seat. Bryan has been employed by Hiram College since 1988 and currently serves as the Chief of Staff. In this role, Bryan represents the president and Hiram Board of Trustees in budgeting, strategic planning, employee relations adn operations activities. He has direct oversight fotthe marketing, athletics, public relations and outreach units of the college. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Staff, Bryn served Hiram as Vice President for Instiutional Advancement with responsibilities for the Admission, Development, College Relations, Athletics and Alumni operations.
Tim has been active in the Tallmadge community through volunteer efforts with the Tallmadge Youth Football and Tallmadge Recreation Basketball organization. He has served as a board member with the Kiwanis of the Western Reserve, Akron Press Club, Akron Touchdown Club, the Hiram Community Trust, Leadership Portage County Class of 1993, and the National Alumni Board of the Universtiy of Akron.
Tim’s wife, Jackie, is a 5th grade teacher in the Barberton City School district. Their son, Alex, is a freshman at THS.
“We entered into the interviews with an open mind. The process led us to choose Tim from a number of strong applicants. He brings a wealth of talents and strengths that will serve this community well as we move forward. He has a track record of responsible fiscal management and strategic planning. Tim is a thoughtful leader who understands the value of education.” said Valorie Prulhiere, Board President.
“I am honored to have been selected,” said Bryan. ” One of the main reasons my family and I moved to Tallmadge was the quality of the school system. I believe my backgraound and skill set will allow me to make a positive contribution. We have much to be proud of in Tallmadge andI’m anxious to get started.”
February is “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.” As parents and adults who care about children, we can have a positive influence by modelling and promoting self-esteem, respect and healthy relationships.
Vice President Joe Biden, author of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, released the following statement regarding teen dating violence:
“After fifteen years of working to end domestic violence, we have learned that teens are not immune from abuse in relationships. Teen dating violence is all too common, and ends up leading to vicious and unhelathy cycles for years to come. Our responsibility – as parents, teachers, mentors and community leaders - is to guide our young people towards respectful relationships free from harrassment, teach them that it’s ok to walk away from a bad situation; and encourage them to speak out hwen they see a friend in trouble. In many communitites, teens themselves are leading the way in organizing their schools and communities to stand against violence. I commend them.”
For information about local resources for adolescent and adult victims of violence, contact Valorie Prulhiere at the DOVE Program (330.379.9743) or The OH Domestic Violence network’s website: www.odvn.org.
Individuals interested in seeking appointment to the Board of Education for the 2 year unexpired term should send, or deliver, a letter of interest to Valorie Prulhiere, President, Tallmadge Board of Education, 486 East Ave. Letters must be received by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 01-20-10. Applicants must reside within the school district. The Board has reserved time on 01-26 and 01-27 for interviews, and plans to complete the selection process by 02-05-10.
In its organizational meeting the Board elected officers for 2010, received a letter of resignation from Thom Craig and determined the deadline for applications from individuals seeking appointment to the Board.
Valorie Prulhiere will serve as President. Rick Kellar will serve as Vice President.
Individuals who are interested in seeking appointment to the Board for the 2 year unexpired term should send (or hand deliver) a letter of interest to Valorie Prulhiere, President, Tallmadge Board of Education at the MEC. Letters must be received by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 01-20-10. The Board plans to complete the selection process by 02-05-10.
For the past decade, without personal gain or accolades, Thom Craig has served this community and its children with gentle strength, honesty and integrity. During Thom’s tenure on the Board, the district has been recognized state-wide as excellent with distinction, on a level with other districts in much larger and more economically fortunate communities.
Finding public servants motivated by cause over self interest is a rare thing. Thom is one of those unique selfless leaders we should all strive to emulate. He has rightfully earned the gratitude and respect of the entire community.
Thom ended his participation on the Board on January 6, 2010 when he resigned the appointed postion of Amy Goodson-Beal’s unexpired term.
Amy Goodson-Beal announced her resignation from the Tallmadge City Schools Board of Education effective 12-12-09, due to a change in her residency. Under the statute and Board policy, whenever a member shall cease to be a bonafide resident of the District, his/her membership shall cease immediately. When a vacancy occurs, the Board shall fill its vacancy at its next regular or special meeting, but not earlier than ten (10) days after the vacancy occurs.
Amy was appointed to the Board in August 2006 to fill an unexpired term. She was subsequently elected to the Board in November of 2007. In his comments at the December Boared meeting (12-16-09), Superintendent Jeff Ferguson stated “Amy will be missed for her valuable input and the contributions she has made to the District.”
Thank you for your service Amy!
Grassroot lobbying efforts to contact legislators have made a difference!
Members of the OH General Assembly have reached bipartisan agreement on HB 318, resolving the state budget shortfall.
An excerpt from Govenor Strickland’s press release note that as a result of this agreement, the legislature will temporarily postpone the income tax rate reduction, which will ensure that OH schools will receive approximately $844 million in resources for the fiscal years 2010 and 2011. ($1,896,445.70 is earmarked for Tallmadge.) Click here to read Governor Strickland’s press release in its entirety.
If HB 318 is not passed by the end of this year public schools in OH stand to lose millions of dollars. What does this mean for Tallmadge? Losses for the fiscal years 2010 and 2011 could equal $1,896,445.70.
What can we do? Put pressure on our state senators ASAP. Tom Sawyer represents Tallmadge. Click here to email him or call him at (614) 466-7041.
Click here to view a sample letter.
Click here to access the spreadsheet prepared by the OH Deptartment of Education which details specific district by district losses in funding.
Superintendent Jeff Ferguson and Treasurer Jeff Hostetler can be reached at 330.633.3291 to answer any questions you may have.
Issue 51 – Tallmadge CSD
Proposed Tax Levy, Emer. Req., Addnl., 6.9 Mills, 5 Yrs.
(Vote For Not More Than ) 1
(WITH 19 OF 19 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
FOR THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . . . 3,779 51.39
AGAINST THE TAX LEVY. . . . . . . 3,574 48.61
