Friday, February 8, 2013
PTO President Jen Ingersoll said a meeting between school administration and parents Wednesday night was successful.
After news of a school shooting threat at Davey Elementary was released nearly a week after it happened, parents had some major questions for the school district. Many of those questions were answered by school officials, including Superintendent Joe Giancola and Principal Abby Bolton, during a PTO meeting Wednesday night. PTO President Jen Ingersoll said administrators described the incident and answered parents' questions and concerns. "The parents were so positive and supportive and the dialogue was calm," Ingersoll said. Many parents were upset over the lack of communication to them about the incident, wondering why they had to find out about the threat six days later through news reports. According to Kent police, Rachel A. Gauntner …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The governor’s plan also includes funds for a special grant, designed to encourage schools to try new approaches to increasing achievement and decreasing cost.
Gov. John Kasich unveiled his school funding reform plan, “Achievement Everywhere,” which aims to distribute funds fairly to districts and give principals more autonomy on Thursday. The plan will be part of the governor’s overall 2014-2015 budget proposal, which is expected to be released next week. Thursday’s proposal includes $1.2 billion in new money for schools during the next two years. Kasich told reporters on a conference call Thursday afternoon that the additional money is possible because the state has cut costs in other areas and brought in new jobs, which increases the state’s overall revenue. He said his plan would be fully funded from the start, rather than phased in over time. Ohio’s school funding formula, which is based on…
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Here are the numbers that make up your property tax bill this year
Kent's tax rate will rise by almost 3 mills this year, according to data provided by The Plain Dealer and the Ohio Department of Taxation. Homeowners in Kent will pay $2,100 for every $100,000 in home value this year, up from $2,017 last year, according to the database posted on Cleveland.com. Overall millage stands at 68.57 this year, compared with 65.86 in 2012. That's an increase of 2.71 mills. The increase represents a roughly $83 rise compared with last year. The Kent City Schools get the largest share, with 49.38 mills costing $1,512 per $100,000 valuation. The city gets the next-highest amount, or $281. The county collects 8.22 mills, which translates to $252 per $100,000. For a more detailed look at Kent's tax situation, click here…
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Kent City Schools are reviewing new safety measures
President Barack Obama presented a sweeping set of gun control recommendations on Wednesday, with many focused directly on increasing safety measures in schools. According to the Politics K-12 blog, the proposals signal a shift in federal priorities — the proposals ask for increases in school safety and mental health counseling funding, areas the administration has sought to cut in the budget in recent years. Check out the Politics K-12 post for a more in-depth look at the proposals, which includes creating model emergency response plans for institutions like schools and providing $50 million for training for professionals like social workers and counselors who plan to work with young adults. The full text of the plan can also be found on …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
State to distribute more than $37.9 million in casino taxes to Ohio school districts
Kent City Schools stand to gain $69,000 from the state via Ohio's casino tax when officials distribute the money this year, according to state figures released Tuesday. Kent will receive $68,989 That's the most of all districts in Portage County. The county's schools will receive a total $495,000, according to the state. The state is expected to distribute $38 million total to Ohio school districts. Ohio's casinos pay one-third of their gross gambling revenue, the Plain Dealer reported. The tax is per a state constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2009. Kent City Schools Treasurer Debbie Krutz said the money will go into the district's general fund for general operating expenses. Krutz said many factors are still unfolding in …
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
District asking voters to approve 8.9-mill operating levy
Kent voters will be asked in May to vote on a 8.9-mill operating levy for the Kent City Schools. The Kent City Schools Board of Education voted this week to put the levy on the May 2013 ballot. The levy would pay for general operations of the school district and would raise $4.25 million per year. It would cost the owner of a house valued at $100,000 for tax purposes $272.56 per year. "That breaks down to $0.75 per day," Kent City Schools Treasurer Debbie Krutz said. School administrators told the education board during Tuesday's meeting that the district has saved $4.2 million annually the past few years thanks to belt-tightening efforts. The district's voters last approved an operating levy in 2006. "Because of our cost-savings …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Residents can look forward to quicker relief from the hurricane's reach, which could mean quicker relief from power outages and flooding.
UPDATE 2 p.m.: Mark Durbin, spokesperson for FirstEnergy, said that most customers should have power again by the end of the week, though some areas — especially those close to the lake and west of Interstate 77 will take into the weekend to repair. He added that the company has adequate resources to handle the outages, though the company is seeking more, with crews from as far as Idaho and Montana coming in to help. The worst of Hurricane Sandy may be over for Kent-area residents and business owners. According to FirstEnergy, fewer than five customers were without power in Kent this morning. The power company reports the same number of interruptions for Franklin Township residents. But the storm isn't without its after-effects. Kent City …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Look for the ratings for individual schools in Kent or across the state in our searchable database.
The Ohio Department of Education released preliminary report card data for schools across the state on Wednesday. The final results won’t be released until the state finishes its investigation into some districts' attendance data. Search through our database above to find information on any traditional, public school in the state. You’ll find the school’s preliminary state report card rating — all of Kent City Schools buildings were ranked “Excellent” or above for the 2011-2012 school year — and enrollment data, attendance rates and graduation rates for high schools. You’ll also find the percent of students who scored proficient or above on each state test and the school’s performance index, which measures how well students do on state …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
All 8 school buildings rated 'excellent' or 'excellent with distinction' by Ohio Department of Education
For the first time ever, the Kent City Schools district earned the highest possible rating from the Ohio Department of Education on the latest state report cards measuring school success. Data published Wednesday by the ODE shows Kent schools earned an "Excellent with Distinction" rating — the highest of six possible ratings issued by the state. Kent City Schools Superintendent Joseph Giancola said six of the district's eight individual buildings earned an "excellent" rating and two received an "excellent with distinction" rating. "We knew we were 'excellent' in July, but because the data publication was postponed by the Ohio Department of Education … we had to wait for confirmation," Giancola said. "And until the value-added growth (…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Compare local districts with Kent via our searchable database.
The Ohio Department of Education today released all of the preliminary data for the 2011-2012 state report cards. The Kent City Schools earned a rating of “Excellent with Distinction,” the highest of six designations an Ohio school district can receive. Kent City Schools Superintendent Joseph Giancola said this is the first time the district has earned the highest rating from the state. Check Kent Patch Thursday for more on the schools rating. Use our searchable database above to see how any public district in the state performed. The database includes data on the percentage of students who scored proficient or above on sections of the Ohio Achievement Assessments and the percentage of students who passed the Ohio Graduation Test, as …
Soccer mom
8:39 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Who cares what the building says. Davey is an excellent school with some of Kent's best educators! I am confident that Miss Bolton and her staff will take every precaution to keep the students and staff safe. more ›