"Indeed all you have to do, almost in its entirety, is leave the city of Evansville limits to find a better school," she said on April 13. He said he was aware that it had been filed and that some teachers would not be happy with the appointment of Edwards, but that the board felt he was the best person for the job. Planning for a hybrid of these options is where things get a bit trickier. EducationB.S., Indiana University in BloomingtonM.A., Building Administration, Oakland City UniversityEd.S., Education Specialist, Indiana State UniversityExperience25+ years experience in educationTeacher, Vanguard High School, Ocala FL; Northview High School; St. Charles Elementary SchoolAssistant Principal, Sullivan High SchoolPrincipal, Sullivan High SchoolAssistant Superintendent, Southwest School Corporation, Southwest School Corporation1502 North Section StreetSullivan, IN 47882Phone: 812-268-6311. The Southwestern Consolidated Classroom Teachers Association has filed an unfair labor practice claim against Josh Edwards, alleging that the Southwestern Consolidated Schools elementary principal treated teachers unfairly, intimidated them and retaliated against anyone who raises concerns. 600 Hunt Road, W.E. When we work together, our outcome is positive and success is the result. The fourth and final quarter of the school year started last week and March Madness is in full-effect! The incident was recorded on a video camera just above the driver. Some of adjustments for this school year: Despite the challenges we face daily, our mission remains our focus. Letter from the Superintendent - May 2023, Safety and Security Contacts and Weather Alert Information, Infinite Campus Portal for Parents and Students. Our three new elementary schools and new middle school remain on-time and on-budget. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Lowe at 513-367-4139 or by email at thomas.lowe@southwestschools.org. Dillon was hailed as a hero: He stopped the bus as it was veering toward oncoming traffic. Clear, with a low around 33. And, in the midst of an ongoing teacher shortage, hes afraid the district wont be able to fill all those vacancies. Winter MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is happening both this week and next, the ACT issued to all Juniors at the High School is taking place February 20. We hired 22 new teachers this summer and they are now fully in the mix and living our mission Academic & Social Growth for ALL students, every day!. And I wish them the best.. Work before play is a great mantra to live by! These seniors made their way through a couple of very difficult years that really challenged a lot of students. He covers a wide range of stories including breaking news, weather, general assignments and sports. Southwest Public Schools IndividualReading Improvement Plan (IRIP) information. "He's been on my lap driving country roads, pulling into driveways since about 4 years old. Mr. Matt Springer In Southwest Local Schools, we will begin our state testing right after Spring Break, starting April 2 with English Language Arts, and continuing through the Math, Science and Social Studies window that begins April 16. Gaking, who directs the band and choir and teaches business classes, has been with the district for eight years. 2022-2023SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES Early voting sites include SWISD Central Office and McAuliffe Middle School. Republican Natalie Rascher said the relationship between the mayor and the EVSC should be a close one. Thank you for partnering with us as we look to provide both academic and social for all students every day! Seeing our students faces as they enter the schools on day 1 is always memorable! Lastly, while it seems like we've already had a lot of family time, please don't take these summer days for granted and make some wonderfulmemories as a family. Along with Dallas ISD and Austin ISD, she has also worked in Southwest ISD and San Antonio ISD. The Junior High will follow this same process after HE / CR are wrapped up. Phone: (614) 801-3000 | Fax: (614) 871-2781. Metrics, including grades and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) are used to monitor progress towards this area of our mission. His family doesnt live in the district, but he enrolled his daughter in kindergarten there. The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) given in the fall, winter and spring will help us track this goal. We spend a great deal of time each day focusing on our mission:Academic and Social Growth for ALL Students, Every Day!" Find Us . Here's why they're so bad right now. Amid a national pandemic, she successfully implemented a 1:1 technology device initiative for students and staff so that learning opportunities would not fall by the wayside. lagranget@swdubois.k12.in.us. It is an honor and privilege to serve as the superintendent of Southwest Licking Local Schools. Attached is the Winter, 2019 edition of ourSpotlight on Southwestnewsletter some stories to pay particular attention: Heres to a strong finish to the first semester and a joyous holiday season! The bond would cover the cost of building two new elementary schools, and there is money to add a new choir hall, 24 new classrooms, and an ROTC classroom and training facility at Southwest Legacy High School. All this to say, the decision is never easy and if we are going to error, we will do so on the side of caution. I say to the parents at every board meeting thank you for supporting our mission here at Southwest Local Schools: Academic and Social Growth for ALL Students, EVERY DAY! and thank you for trusting us with your children. Sign up for Study Hall, IndyStar's weekly education newsletter. Superintendent: Dr. Terry Terhune Asst. The districts expected growth, several thousand additional students within the next decade, also plays a big part in the bond projects. Early Voting for the 2023 Bond and Board of Trustees begins today! Miami Whitewater Elementary will hit this benchmark by the end of April and for the new Junior School by the end of May. "I don't know that it could have gone any better," Livernois said, noting that adults helped kids out the back door. Libertarian Michael Daugherty, who will not appear on the ballot until the general election, said he'd like to see the mayor or a representative attending EVSC board meetings. This time of year can become stressful as a result of state testing, which starts up April 1 in grades 3 10, but we do our absolute best to weave in community engagement efforts and extra-curricular options for students. Work, before play. VA) on Friday. During the forum April 13, hosted by the Southwestern League of Women Voters, all four Evansville mayoral candidates for mayor agreed there should be a relationship with the EVSC. Now, more than ever, we need good people to enter the profession. District officials say the property tax rate would need to go up by 1 cent for every $100 of valuation, which would equate to an extra $15 a year for someone with a home with a taxable value of $150,000. However, Crisp said at least two of the districts six designated election day polling sites overlap with the countys combined polling locations: Sky Harbour Elementary and Bob Hope Elementary. This school year will bring about significant changes in terms of both curriculum and delivery of instruction. SLSD is the only public school on the West Side of Cincinnati with TWO turf playing surfaces. Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright Since building makeshift blackboards and teaching neighborhood children in the backyard of his childhood home in Florida, Dr. Jermall Wright knew from an early age that teaching and education were his passion and calling. The EVSC creates a pipeline for businesses and "laborers" in the city with students graduating high school, she said, but the partnerships should happen before graduation, too. Culture and Inclusivity- Cultivating an inclusive community where all students find acceptance and feel valued. Southwest public Schools' board of directors W. Mark Beshears Shalin Shah Celestino Gonzalez Linda Heitzer Jai Daggett Daniel Saenz Spotlight Happy Birthday Mr. Miguel Fierro Maldonado! Southwest Public Schools is a choice-based Texas education district, opened in 1999, with an understanding that true learning is not based on standardized testing or college entrance, but on offering a fulfilling educational experience that can be adjusted for each student. Apply at www.swpschools.org or send a letter of application . Secretary to the Superintendent And I value the conversations because of his approach. Copyright 2023 by The Associated Press. All projects are both ON TIME and ON BUDGET! Its good to balance both giving back, as well as enjoying family events on the recreation side. Superintendent. Second, make sure your child or children get a good nights sleep before their tests so that they can perform at their best. For third graders, if they do not meet the promotion score required on the Grade 3 English Language Arts assessment, they can be retained under the guidelines set forth in Ohios Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Bottom line growing our students 1.5 years takes extreme intentionality each and every day. But the number one priority of this bond is a safety investment at the highest level at all of our campuses. Bartley, NE 69020 One final challenge with the weather related calls is our geographic reach. Greatfamilies, agreatcommunity, andgreatschools are the key ingredients that make our school district special. Elem Spring Music Concert: vs (Cancelled). VA) varsity soccer team has a neutral tournament game vs. Southwest Virginia Academy (Roanoke. Weve invested heavily in our workforce readiness program providing internships to students with real-world work experience and opportunities as well as offering 22 Advanced placement (AP) classes where students can earn college credit. I started working here in SLSD the summer my oldest son was born and he will be driving in two years! Renovations at Whitewater Valley will wrap up by mid-August. We will also be putting out bricks, etc. May is upon us and we look forward to warmer weather, a wide variety of activities for every level of student, and graduation for this class of seniors. Without everyone jumping in with both feet and the flexibility to get things done, we would not be making up the ground we are in a very short period. The location of the meeting alternates between the Southwest Elementary in Indianola and Southwest Jr./Sr/ High School in Bartley. School Board Members SchoolsShow sub menu for Schools Brighton North Primary 201 East City Limits Road Brighton, Il., 62012 (618) 372-3813 Visit Brighton North Primary Shipman Elementary 211 Dora Reno White St. Shipman, Il., 62685 (618) 372-3813 Visit Shipman Elementary Medora Intermediate 124 South Elm Medora, Il., 62063 (618) 372-3813 Cheney is a city of 13,000 people about 15 miles southwest . kperkins@laca.org, Brittany Balawajder 9 201 East City Limits Road Brighton, Illinois 62012 Phone (618) 372-3813 Fax (618) 372-4681 The Miamitown El. . Information on our Schoolwide Plan is available here . Now that summer 2019 is here its time to rest, recharge and reboot! Here's why they're so bad right now. Allpositions aresubject to a veterans preference. His goal as an educator and administrator is "to provide every student with an opportunity to succeed." Education We also want to thank the Harrison Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriffs Office for their assistance with traffic flow. The past ten years have seen many changes and challenges, but as a staff of professional teachers, counselors, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, paras, secretaries, nurses and administrators, we made it through. August 2022, including hearings At Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science and Engineering, students are exposed to rigorous instruction that is culturally responsive and sensitive to their unique learning needs to inspire them to be 21st century leaders. Booker also was chosen as Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year for the 2016-2017 and 2022-2023 school years. All rights reserved. Fax: (888) 626-3092 NAME One board member, appointed just last month to fill an open seat, abstained. It paints a picture of a difficult workplace ledby a principal with a habit of yelling at teachers and slamming his fists on desks.. These four vision areas will help drive the mission of our district and individual school buildings. This is, of course, my last newsletter as Superintendent of Southwest Public Schools. Greenwood Community High School 615 West Smith Valley Road . Ball was named the lone finalist for superintendent of Southwest ISD on Tuesday. Bahmes family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. BPA heads to National Leadership Conference in April! The time and location will be indicated in the advance notice which is published in the Indianola News and posted in accordance with school board policy He has always done what he says he would do," Smith said. We were aware we might lose one or two, but we like we might lose one or two no matter what.. Southwest High School is the land of opportunity, where you are sure to find the right support to create a meaningful high school experience. I fully understand the challenges both as a parent of three school age kids and as an educator. and Crosby El. They filed the claim March 9with the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board. When weather hits or there is a potential for severe weather, we have many factors to consider in making the call to delay or cancel school. Southwest Elementary School is a Schoolwide Title I school. "Don't take what we have for granted.". Both of these resources are much more rigorous than our past materials, and better align to Ohios Learning Standards at each grade level. The COVID learning loss stemming from last spring and in some cases, this school year, has been hit hard in the media lately. Administratively, we will meet next week to reflect on this school year's successes and challenges and gauge progress towards our goals for the year despite a very non-traditional finish.