Apply to Superintendent, Computer Technician, Program Coordinator and more! BEACHWOOD-- Philip Wagner, assistant superintendent of Beachwood schools the past four years, has been named superintendent of the Licking Heights school district.. We review data, speak to healthcare professionals, visit other schools and school systems, talk to superintendents in other states and other countries, before making any decision. Their social environments are more complex than ever before due to social media and the sharing of content virtually. As of today, I’m holding to an A/B hybrid schedule. We think our levels were too generous and we’ve been able to receive more feedback from multiple sources to improve our leveled decision matrix. The loss of academic instructional time for our youngest students is a developmental concern. Prior to his hiring in Beachwood, Dr. Hardis served as assistant principal at Marlborough High School in Massachusetts and as a social studies teacher in New York City Public Schools and … The district also draws from Orange, Moreland Hills, Woodmere and Hunting Valley. We have already been told to expect a cut in 20-21 and 21-22. We stand the best chance of success if every student, every family and every Beachwood Schools staff member does their part. “We will communicate that via the agenda.”. They impress me daily. I mean, we’ve just been through a health crisis and our kids and staff have done an amazing job adapting to the circumstances, so all I need to do is brag on everyone and it would be a wrap. If the students stay in their rotational groups, a small amount of students would have to be quarantined if anyone tested positive. “If the campus is open, and teachers can teach from their classrooms, I think we need to consider that,” she said. Mike DeWine’s COVID-19 prevention guidelines for schools to reopen in August. Beachwood Schools is one of Ohio's finest school districts, with an enrollment of 1,624. Our primary students are with the same group of students all day. Apply to Bus Driver, Cleaner, Building Manager and more! rph@beachwoodschools.org. FORT MITCHELL – Mike Stacy was named the new superintendent of Beechwood Independent School District Tuesday. I hope that we will be out of the red soon and we can move forward as planned. Should I sit back and not make these decisions when I’m seeing a decline in academic outcomes? Wilson-Fish said she believes the board’s meetings would still be recorded, as they have been while meeting remotely. Please think about distancing anytime you are around a group. I hope everyone has a great school year and Go Tigers! Since we started tracking data in September, we’ve had 6 confirmed student cases, K-12. We will all make the needed changes and update everyone of a new start date for primary. A child who can be a value-add to a community or organization, but can easily relocate and learn a new community’s culture and be equally as valuable without the support of their hometown. Isolation and fear combined with financial problems are not a good recipe for our emotional state of mind. Schools must work to help shape a child that is better-served to grow up in the modern age where work isn’t guaranteed as it was for the generations before, where negativity reigns on social media from accounts that don’t even list the correct name of the person making the claims. Actually, your natural survival instinct is to do the opposite. We have seen a spike, but it has eased over the last four or five days and if nothing changes, our rolling average will continue to decline. Through it all, our goal has been to get as many students back to school while maintaining a safe environment. I also have nine strong administrators who have the opportunity to weigh in on each decision, well before it is made. The district’s convocation was done remotely this year, and Campbell said he thought it went very well. Beachwood City Schools has announced its official plan for reopening schools Aug. 24 to provide a week for staff training. There are several reasons: Our team is constantly striving to make student-centered decisions and reevaluate what’s truly best in a difficult situation with many individual circumstances. Superintendent. We have one library, one cafeteria, two gyms, and no auditorium or general space for all of our students. We will have cleaning and safety protocols in place but they will not prevent a quarantine if we have a student test positive. Our community values the school and our school values our community. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The other issue, which continues to weigh on my mind, is the increasing need for social and emotional support for our students. “We have very large outdoor space available. 25 Superintendent District jobs available in Beachwood, OH on Indeed.com. The Program is the result of many hours of research and planning with industry and post-secondary institutions as well as a culmination of research in districts and schools across the United States and abroad. If COVID-19 has taught me anything, it has taught me that the world can change overnight; and when it does, people need love and compassion more than they need answers or guidance. And if we have a program that raises test scores, but increases student anxiety…or improves college entrance metrics, but hurts a kid’s self-esteem, is it really a value-add for the school or the student? My ask is that we all reflect on how we can be a more supportive and compassionate member of the Beechwood School community. It’s good to remember that we are testing on site for any symptomatic student/staff. “I think about 50 questions came through, but they were well thought out. Yesterday our governor signed an executive order that closes school for in-person instruction effective November 23, 2020. I can’t run, jump, throw or compete physically like I did 30 years ago. Beachwood City Schools Superintendent Robert P. Hardis is “cautiously optimistic” after announcing students may return to campus Sept. 14. With the executive order in place, we have turned our attention to making the last seventeen days of this semester as successful and meaningful as possible for each of our students. “Those are the kids with multi-handicaps,” she said. “I know it’s the 11th hour, but we’re going to continue.”. I feel very confident in saying that October will be easy compared to the winter months. They are dealing with family circumstances that are weighing heavy on them. Jul 2011 – Present 9 years 1 month. Many of you have asked if there is any recourse, but the recent Supreme Court decision places an executive order, during an emergency, in the same category as a state law. “Our campus is somewhat open,” board member Rebecca Boyle said. LAKEWOOD, OH — Lakewood Schools Superintendent Michael Barnes will leave the district after the school year. Therefore, the decision to return does have some consequences that are not present in our current hybrid schedule. Superintendent. “We did it Publishers Clearing House style,” he said. Beechwood Schools will not be spared from this situation. The current quarantine requirements and the 4-12 environment with class changes has a much greater. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HAWKEN UPPER SCHOOL 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Hawken Upper School, 12465 County Line Rd, Gates Mills, OH 4404 Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. I am pleased that our Board decided to move forward with Level 2 Hybrid Model. One that can shift with the trends and can adapt to any environment. Young children are at a lower risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (. We will continue to offer a virtual platform for those who are not comfortable sending their child full-time. The value of the EDGE program is that every student is immersed in developing skills deemed important by businesses, industry leaders and post-secondary institutions: Being resilient...thinking critically...understanding quality research...embracing team diversity. However, we are not blinded by the weight of his position. Beachwood School Levy Passes With Ease - Beachwood, OH - Superintendent Robert Hardis thanked the levy's many supporters and vowed to continue the district's tradition of excellence. At Beechwood, we call them our core concepts. Barnes will move back to the Mayfield Schools, where he … Beachwood is located in a prosperous suburban area east of Cleveland. “I think that’s a perfect location to consider -- the high school auditorium -- because of the amount of space we are able to have,” Wilson-Fish said. Each of you can ask yourselves these questions and come up with your own answers. Education is a community’s economic driver. She noted that the Orange Schools campus is open for certain other activities, such as fall sports. 6. We do not have access to everything at his disposal, but that does not stave off conversations with grieving parents who are watching their children under-perform or battle depression from the fear and isolation of the current situation. If we do, we will emerge in a better standing than when it all began because most systems will hit the pause button. The staff at Beechwood are great people and they are all doing everything in their power to make this the best and safest place for your child. Beachwood Bison Look-Ahead Calendars. We do have three cases where the families report no social activities outside of school. Therefore, we will try to keep the students in the building as long as possible. Resources. Many of you have asked if there is any recourse, but the recent Supreme Court decision places an executive order, during an emergency, in the same category as a state law. Campbell and other district administrators answered questions from community members at the virtual event. Many of our quarantines are tied to adult positive cases. Campbell said a live information session about the new school year, held Thursday (Aug. 20) on the district’s Facebook page, was a success. Each school is creating detailed plans and will share those with you tomorrow. Aug 2018 – Present 2 years. Wilson-Fish thanked Campbell for his efforts in trying to resolve this matter. McMahon said the Solon City School District, which is also opening the school year in a fully remote model, is offering a full day of school for its students who have multiple disabilities. We welcome your disagreement, your dialogue, and your concerns, however, the negative and attacking emails are not positive nor do they influence any decision. 11/19/2020. We have seen an uptick over the last ten days in adult cases and quarantines. Hardis Weekly Video Update 12/11/2020 - YouTube. We run the largest gathering in Fort Mitchell, every day from 7:45AM until 8PM, and we’ve only had 6 student cases. “We will continue to work together, and I will update the families as soon as we have an agreement,” he said. 7. I can no longer do some things that came more easily in my youth. However, our contact tracing cannot locate the source. Yesterday, the governor informed us through a video conference that Kenton County, along with 67 other counties, was red on the state dashboard and advised us to move to virtual instruction (NTI). The original start date was Aug. 19. Should 5ft and masks cause us to make different decisions than 6ft and masks? BEACHWOOD, OH - District Superintendent Robert Hardis is telling parents that threats made to area schools yesterday and over the weekend have been deemed "not credible" by Beachwood … I now tend to lean on my experiences rather than my physical abilities or raw emotion, and these professional and life experiences are comprised of my own wins and losses as well as the successes and shortcomings of all the leaders that I’ve observed throughout my life thus far. We are updating the metrics on the dashboard. “I was really impressed with the questions,” he said. Superintendent's Update; Educational Equity; Email Sign Up; Staff Directory. 2021-2022 School Year Calendar. Our state needs schools to get back in session. We have also successfully implemented countless safety protocols, in a matter of months and have successful results. Campbell said he has been in contact with Robert Hardis, superintendent of Beachwood Schools, on this issue. 229 School Superintendent jobs available in Ohio on Indeed.com. “Hopefully, we will have an agreement for this upcoming school year.”, Board President Beth Wilson-Fish said the board has received several emails regarding “a specific population of our students who live in the North Pointe neighborhood.”. Therefore, contact tracing and quarantines are not as extensive. “I think we’re able to do it in a socially distant manner that’s safe for everybody.”. I can handle the complaining, name-calling, and insults, but they are not productive nor do they help our staff make the decisions to implement a proper learning environment. We wish we could provide more details in today’s communication, but we are still finalizing plans based on the specific guidance of the order. On March 13th, most of us entered into some type of isolation. 2. Our responsibility to parents is not as simple as teaching math and reading. The years make us older but also wiser. That makes for a great school environment. We have added many different supports for academic issues and family needs. With that being said, we must admit that we are saddened by the decision. While, I fully supported ending school in a virtual format, it is not a long-term option for most students or our state’s educational system. These are the skills that employers and universities are looking for and they are as important as SAT or ACT scores or even a student’s GPA. And they will be developed in each and every Beechwood student, from preschool through 12th grade, as critical pillars of the EDGE program. Coaches Toolbox; Public Records; Superintendent's Update; Educational Equity; Email Sign Up; BEACHWOOD SCHOOLS CALENDAR . We have zero confirmed spread inside the building. It is much easier to be negative and blame others or even run from a tough academic challenge. Our responsibility is to help build a student that can lead in the coming decades. The EDGE Program is a Pre-K through 12 initiative at Beechwood Independent Schools. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. There are several reasons for this decision: It is important to communicate that we will not be able to achieve 6 ft social distancing in K-3, therefore quarantines will happen if someone tests positive. Like most schools, we have implemented a national curriculum, but it is not enough. 54 Beechwood Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, 2020-2021 School Calendar Amended 10.12.20, Special Education/Section 504 Information. Our staff has spent countless hours developing a consistent and effective approach to school during a pandemic. We do plan on returning K-3 to full capacity in the near future. I am trying harder to listen and learn from others. During the audience participation portion of the virtual meeting, which was live-streamed on YouTube, two parents spoke to the board on different issues. Our students need schools to get back in session. Stay Bison Strong, Dr. Robert P. Hardis Superintendent Our focus on resiliency has never been more important. The general condition of our school is rated as excellent per the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction scoring guidelines. Beachwood City Schools Assistant Superintendent Philip Wagner is in the top six candidates to fill the superintendent slot at Twinsburg City Schools. However, they have detailed information and provide their input on every one of our decisions. This will allow rooms to have an average of 20 students per room. Please contact your school’s administrators or counselors if you or your children have any individual concerns. Over the last seven months, we have worked to support our families, community, and children; however, we are aware that everyone is impacted differently by our plans. As of today, we’ve seen 29 cases since September 1. The Orange Schools will open the academic year in a fully remote model on Thursday (Aug. 27). The first phase will be full-time reentry for our primary grades (K-3), starting on Nov. 4, 2020. Subscribe to cleveland.com. Any way, getting to the point, the Beachwood High School Class of 2020, the school district and city made sure those students were recognized for … Beechwood Families: Yesterday our governor signed an executive order that closes school for in-person instruction effective November 23, 2020. Currently 59 staff or students are quarantined, but all of these cases are tied to social or family activities (and one athletic event). The majority of them are adults and the vast majority come from social contact in an enclosed environment. 48 Superintendent of School jobs available in Beachwood, OH on Indeed.com. Megan McMahon said “a small subset” of students in the district “are not being serviced well” as a result of the remote learning model. We have made social emotional health a focus over the last several years and this will only increase as we transition back to school in the fall. “My question is, why are the multi-handicapped students not being educated by their intervention specialists in the classroom?”. However, from a Fort Mitchell point of view, I cannot agree. We have a lot of great people (staff, students, families, board of ed.) Nevertheless, here’s what I know: 1. The true power of the EDGE program is not academic performance; it is the development and growth of a well-rounded person. “I hope you will take into consideration looking at the data, and I just hope we will find a way to have the children back in school.”. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Orange Schools Superintendent Lynn Campbell shares a light moment with the Orange Board of Education at its meeting Monday (Aug. 24). “I said a couple meetings ago, when the campus opens back up, we should also be doing our board meetings in person and not this way. I am super proud of each and every one of them. Beachwood City Schools Superintendent Robert P. Hardis is pleased with Ohio Gov. 3. We will continue to do our best to keep school in session and move forward in a slow and consistent manner. BEACHWOOD -- Philip Wagner, assistant superintendent of the Beachwood schools the past four years, is a top-three finalist for two superintendent's jobs at school districts in Ohio. We have spent a large amount of money to implement a health clinic, hired new staff for a five-day option supervision, plans for a K-12 tutoring program, individualized instruction for many of our at-risk population to be able to return on a hybrid schedule. “If kids can wear a mask -- I want it to be safe, as well -- and if parents of this small subset of students decide to send their kids to school, schooling in person should be offered.”. Mike Stacy. We have zero cases of outdoor transmissions. “I want to say thank you for the participation of our parent community. You aren’t born a risk taker. Some of our greatest learning and advancements happen when we listen to people whom passionately disagree with or spend time with people from different backgrounds/cultures. Several people have asked for an update so I’ll do my best to provide updated information since things continue to evolve daily. I am very proud of all of the students and staff at our school. If we don’t make these changes, then it will be very difficult to have a fulltime schedule with the new 15 minute cumulative quarantine requirements. At our last board of education meeting, I informed the members that we would move forward with a phased reentry to school. I’m committed to making the difficult decisions now that will result in an opportunity to do what’s right for our students in the winter months. Part of my job is to watch trends and make projections and all of my data says that as social activities move indoors, with zero safety protocols, we will have problems at school regardless of what we do. I have no idea how we got to such a dire place, but the fact remains that we are seeing more and more students who need assistance in handling stress and personal feelings. If an outbreak happens in Covington, should Fort Mitchell shut down because the county is red? 2020-2021 Calendar. Beachwood City Schools' Wagner to Move for Superintendent Spot - Beachwood, OH - Former assistant superintendent lands job in Licking County Staff members received awards from the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle. Campbell said the district hopes to host another similar event soon. This will give our students the in-person time many of them need and require. Board member Melanie Weltman said she was told there was a possibility of meeting at a different venue, at Orange High School. We will also receive much less state aid due to the federal decision to allocate it based on Title 1 funds (unlike 2008 and 2009). And finally, a person who depends on themselves for the evaluation of their work and self-worth, not the number of likes or shares of their Instagram post. But we believe resilience is a skill - and an important one - that can be developed during a student’s academic journey on Beechwood Road. On March 14, 2019, Kirby was announced as the next superintendent of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools. We will hire a new staff member for primary. As we have started to emerge for those isolated environments, I’ve seen more anger, depression, and frustration than I’ve ever seen before. However, we feel confident that we will have everything finalized prior to the end of school tomorrow. As an educator, I see this as one of our most important tasks as foundational members of our local communities. From a big picture point of view, I have no problem with this decision. The year 2020 has had many ups and downs and twists and turns, and for the first time in my career, I’ve had trouble writing this type of communication. 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