POLAR BEAR PRIDE - April 2014 Vol. 20 Issue 2

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April 2014 edition of POLAR BEAR PRIDE highlights Jackson Local Schools’ academic strength, athletic achievements, and student outcomes. The superintendent emphasizes excellent state rankings, Blue Ribbon recognition, multiple championship programs, strong GPA results, and widespread extracurricular opportunities. The publication also explains the rationale for renewing a school levy on the May 6 ballot, outlining projected funding, fiscal stewardship, energy conservation awards, and clean financial audits.

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From the Superintendent

Jackson is low-spending, high-achieving

Bailey leads levy to renew the excellence

Jackson receives energy efficiency award

Treasurer again receives Auditor of State Award

POLAR BEAR PRIDE Benjamin Rose • Ethan Bell • Evan Adkins • Hazel Neri • Sara Bennett Adam Oblisk • Everett Mackey • Ryan Wolfe • Jacob Montgomery Elena Rowley • Rebecca Walpole • Shelby Rastetter • Avary Hull • Olivia Marrero APRIL. 2014 Vol. 20, Issue 2 BROUGHT TO YOU FREE BY ADVERTISERS Circulation 22,000 From the Superintendent Chris DiLoreto Jackson is low-spending, high-achieving Excellent schools area great investment Jackson Local will place a renewal levy on the May 6 ballot. The original five-year levy generated $6,150,000 annually for the past five years. The renewed levy would generate the same dollars for the next five years. I want to thank Nate Bailey for organizing a Levy Committee that is working hard to educate our community on the value of renewing this levy. I felt privileged to report the following to Nate’s team. We are high-achieving Our schools have been ranked excellent by the state of Ohio for 12 years. In addition, our district has two nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools and a high school ranked by U.S. News and World Report among America’s top 1000. Our 2010 Basketball team brought home the district’s first Athletic State Championship, and our Speech and Debate Team owns two Academic State Championships (2010 and 2012). Students have choices Our schools provide an outstanding K-12 curriculum with options at the high school such as Career Tech, a School for the Arts, an Academy of Global Studies, an International Baccalaureate program, and award-winning band and choir programs. There are also more than 20 varsity sports, dozens of student clubs, and hundreds of after-school events. Last year, there were nearly 1,500 events at our schools. Our students are successful athletes The Polar Bears own more than 175 Federal League titles and have won the Federal League All Sports Trophy 12 times, more times than any other Federal League school. Last year’s calculations showed that of our 900 high school athletes, 250 earned a 4.0 GPA. Annually, they participate in 850 contests with 153 different schools. Of our 471 middle school athletes, 109 earned a 4.0 GPA. Annually, they participate in 244 contests with 20 different schools, and own 24 Federal League titles. Our students earn scholarships Our students’ hard work in the classroom and on our playing fields, earns the senior class well over $1 million in college scholarships each year. We are low-spending Our outstanding academic and athletic results are attained even though the district is consistently one of the lowest per-pupil spenders among the Ohio districts most similar to Jackson. Resource management saves taxpayer dollars Our district is one of only three in Ohio to earn the Energy Star Leader Award for instituting conservation practices that have allowed us to avoid more than one million dollars in energy costs over the past three years. Recently, we received the Pacesetter award for achieving better than predicted efficiency outcomes. We are good stewards We make every effort to be good stewards of the public dollar, and I congratulate our Treasurer’s Department for its attention to detail. Please see the article at right. Did you know that annually, six state auditors spend 600 hours reviewing our books. That’s six sets of eyes making sure your funds are properly handled. Thanks for your support We would not be the district we are without our parent support groups, community partnerships, and the consistent support of our residents. We are proud of our district successes and hope that you are as well. Bailey leads levy to renew the excellence The original 5-year levy, passed in 2009, generated $6,150,000 annually. Vote on May 6. A renewal would generate the same $6,150,000 annually for tax years 2015-2019. Nate and his wife, Linda, have four children in the Jackson Local Schools–Evan, a senior, Brooke a sophomore, Gabrielle in 7th grade, and Reed in 5th grade. As chairman

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the May 6 ballot levy vote?

Jackson Local will place a renewal levy on the May 6 ballot. The renewed levy is intended to generate the same $6,150,000 annually for the next five years (tax years 2015–2019).

How are Jackson Local Schools’ academic and extracurricular programs described?

The superintendent notes 12 years of state “excellent” rankings, two nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools, and an array of high school options including career tech, arts, global studies, and International Baccalaureate. The schools also offer many varsity sports, student clubs, and after-school events.

What energy efficiency results and awards are reported?

The district received the Energy Star Leader Award and is described as avoiding more than $1 million in energy costs over the past three years. It also received the Pacesetter award, with reported 32% cost savings totaling $1,329,433 over 36 months after working with Cenergistic.

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