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Q U A R T E R L YIn This IssueSuperintendent’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PgStaff of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PgChild Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PgLook at the First Weeks of School . . . . . . . . PgNew Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PgImportant Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PgFitness Center Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg2334588WelcomeBack!Tri-Valley Local SchoolDistrictCongratulations!Michelle Curtis2nd Grade TeacherFrazeysburg Elementary2013-14 Teacher of the YearKris BarnhartIT Technician2013-14 Support Staff Personof the Year“A” on PerformancePassing All Performance Indicatorson the2013 - 2014State Grade CardHave a Great Year!!Issue #1Tri-Valley Local School DistrictSeptember 2014

2A messagefrom the superintendent . . .The fall season has arrived and school activities are fully underway at Tri-ValleySchools. I am happy to report that the Tri-Valley School District has once again metevery performance indicator on the Statewide School District Report Card. I am veryproud of our staff members, our students, and our families for working together toachieve the highest attainable academic rating possible. It is an amazing accomplishment, but especially significant when considering that the school district has not hadan operating levy on the ballot for over 20 years. As district superintendent, I couldnot ask for any more from our families, our students, or our staff members.September, October and November are very important months in terms of educationand in terms of enrollment. There are typically only very minimal interruptions tothe calendar in these months, which makes it a great time to zero in on key educational concepts and cover a lot of ground academically. October is also the month inwhich enrollment numbers are typically stabilized and these numbers are what drivethe largest portion of our funding from the State of Ohio. Approximately 64% of ourADM (Average Daily Membership) funding comes from the State (through incomeand sales tax paid by Ohio residents) 5% from the federal government via grants,special education, and Title funding, the remaining 31% is generated locally throughreal estate taxes. That is why enrollment is such a critical key to maintaining districtrevenue. District-wide enrollment for the entire school district for the current schoolyear is currently 3180 students which is roughly 20 students less than the previoustwo years. In 2011, our total enrollment was 3196. And in 2010, total enrollmentwas 3194. At first glance, it appears that district enrollment has remained relativelystatic for the past five years. However, as is usually the case, there is a lot more to thestory. Open enrollment has steadily increased during this same time period from174 students in 2009, to the current school year’s number of 269 open enrollmentstudents attending Tri-Valley. Over half of the school districts in Ohio have realizedsignificant losses in enrollment during the last five years, but Tri-Valley has been ableto utilize open enrollment to maintain total enrollment.There has been a lot of debate about the Common Core Standards playing out in themedia recently. This is another classic example of what happens when the Federaland State governments involve themselves in local issues. Tri-Valley is not the typeof school district that will improve because of national education standards. Thesestandards are more directed at low performing urban districts who are failing miserably on standardized tests. I encourage TV residents to educate themselves on thenew standards and the implications for our students. My concern is not so muchwith the standards, as it is with the loss of local control and the increased federal intrusion into state matters. Roughly 5% of Tri-Valley’s funding comes from the federalgovernment, it hardly makes sense to grant them 100% control over curriculum andtesting.Mark K. Neal, Superintendent

3Congratulations!Educator & Support StaffPersonnel of the YearDuring the annual Tri-Valley School District’skick-off-breakfast, two employees were recognized with distinctive honors.Michelle Curtis was announced as the 2013-2014Tri-Valley Schools Teacher of the Year and KrisBarnhart was named Support Staff Person of theYear.Mrs. Curtis has taught 22 years at FrazeysburgElementary. She was cited by her nominator as“the sort of teacher that makes you want to doyour best because you don’t want to let her down.She has an unwavering love for children, oftenstaying afrter school with those who need extrahelp. She brings out the best in her student,no matter what ability level. Her kindness anddevotion to her students is a model to teacherseverywhere.” Michelle serves on the technology,social and Respect Day committees and is theCamp Read-a-Lot organizer. She loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys traveling, camping and horseback riding. Michelleand her husband have three children.A Tri-Valley High School Graduate, Kris hasworked as IT Technician in our schools for 11years. His nominator cites him as “a personwho responds to our technology needs in aprofessional and respectful manner, sharing hisknowledge and communicating at each person’slevel of experience.” Kris makes a priority to bethe best “Single Dad” that he can be, making surehis two children wake up with a smile every day.He enjoys spending his free time with family andfriends.Child Find - A Search for All Children withDisabilitiesEvery school district has the responsibility of seeking outand identifying children in need of special education services. Although school-age children are identified througheach building’s intervention assistance team and referralprocess, parents of children not yet enrolled, who residewithin the Tri-Valley Local Schools boundaries, may not beaware that services are available.What does a disability mean?For ages birth to 3: an established condition known toresult in delay or a developmental delay.For ages 3-5: a documented deficit in one or more of thefollowing developmental areas:- communication- vision- hearing- motor skills- social/emotional/behavioral functioning- self-help skills- cognitive skillsFor ages 5-21: identification of one or more of the following conditions:- autism- hearing impairment including deafness- mental retardation- multiple disabilities- orthopedic impairment- other health impairment- emotional disturbance- specific learning disabilities- speech or language impairment- traumatic brain injury- visual impairment including blindnessIf you suspect that your child may have a disability, pleasecontact:Mr. Jamie CampbellSpecial Education DirectorTelephone: (740) 754-1442Fax: (740) 754-6400

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5N e w T e a ch i n g S ta f fNameAssignmentEducationExperiencePersonal InfoTrisha Ashcraft4th GradeDresden ElementaryUniversity of Rio GrandBS in Elementary Ed18 years at FranklinLocal School DistrictMarried - two daughtersEnjoys scrapbooking, reading, watching football andwatching her daughtersplay softball and volleyballAngela Berry5th Grade Language ArtsNashport ElementaryOhio UniversityBS in EducationMiddle Childoot LA/Math(Gr. 4-9), Science/SS(Gr. 4-6)First Teaching AssignmentMarried - two daughtersLarry BevardPrincipalNashport ElementaryMuskingum UniversityBS in MathematicsAshland UniversityMasters in EducationalAdministration1 year at Marian Elgin8 years at ZHS16 years at LakewoodMarried - two daughtersEnjoys sports and foodErin Burkhart4th GradeNashport ElementaryOhio University-ZanesvilleBS in EducationReading EndorsementMarygrove CollegeMasters coursework3 years Franklin Local9 years West MMarried - three sonsActive in 4-HAmber Dittmar6th Grade Language Artsand Social StudiesAdamsville ElementaryMarietta CollegeBA in CommunicationsMuskingum UniversityMaster of Arts in TeachingFirst Teaching AssignmentMarried - 3 childrenAvid reader and loves totravelBowling Green State UBS in Educationspecialization in MS Math& ScienceFirst Teaching AssignmentInterests in gymnastics,cheerleading and polevaultingChristina Gagliardo 6th Grade Math/ScienceAdamsville ElementaryJenna Heil5th Grade MathFrazeysburg ElementaryMuskingum UniversityBA in Middle ChildhoodEducationMasters in Education4 1/2 years at St.Benedict Catholic SchoolRecently married - loves toread, cook and spend timewith familyCaitlin Hindel2nd GradeDresden ElementaryOhio University ZanesvilleBS in Early Childhood EducationFirst Teaching AssignmentRecently marriedGymnastics CoachLeah HooverEnglish & JournalismTri-Valley High SchoolIndiana Wesleyan University 9 years Noblesville HighBS in English EducationSchool - IndianaSusan HuffmanTitle IDresden ElementaryMalone CollegeBA in Social WorkMuskingum CollegeMasters in TeachingOhio UniversityReading Endorsement1 year St. Sylvesters6 years Ohio Valley ESCMarried - four childrenEnjoys reading, walking andbeing outside

6N e w T e a ch i n g S ta f fNameAssignmentEducationExperiencePersonal InfoKasi Hutchinson5th Grade ScienceFrazeysburg ElementaryThe Ohio State UniversityBS in EducationMt. Vernon Nazarene UMasters in Early ChildhoodEducation & Multi-AgeReading Endorsement4 years Par ExcellenceAcademyEnjoys shopping, travelingand spending time withfamily & friends. Has twocatsLindsay Jenkins8th Grade EnglishTri-Valley Middle SchoolThe Ohio State UniversityBA in EnglishMuskingum CollegeMasters in Teaching8 years Indian ValleyLocal SchoolsReccently marriedLoves to travel, read andspend time with familyHas two MiniatureSchnauzersKelly Kidwell6th Grade Language ArtsDresden ElementaryCapital University9 years at LakewoodBA in Elementary Education 6 years at East KnoxAshland UniversityMasters in EducationMarried - two daughtersEnjoys gardening, workingon the farm and playingand coaching softballRenae Lacy4th GradeDresden ElementaryThe Ohio State UniversityBS in Education andMasters in Education1 year Franklin LocalCommunity SchoolMarriedCurrently building a housein the districtCory Marling1st GradeNashport ElementaryMuskingum UniversityBA in Early Childhood Education4 years at Par ExcellenceAcademyMarriedEnjoys restoring antiquetractors, showing horses,camping and playing soccerEmily McIntire2nd GradeNashport ElementaryOhio University1 year at Southern LocalAssociate Degree in Science 2 years at River ViewBS in Early Childhood EducationMasters in Reading EducationMarried - four childrenEnjoys hiking, running, sportsof all kinds and going to thepool or beach with her kidsSteve McMahon7th Grade STEMTri-Valley Middle SchoolThe Ohio State UniversityBS in MechanicalEngineeringWGUMasters in Business Admin.3 years at Licking Heights Retired military pilotEnjoys biking, canoeing,hiking and working in theorchard and garden. Buildsmodel airplanesLindsay Moore9-12 Grade SpanishTri-Valley High SchoolThe Ohio State UniversityBA in International Studies- Latin America Studies &SpanishFlorida Gulf Coast UProf. Teaching License3 years at Gulf MiddleSchool in Cape Coral, FL1 year at Utica HighSchoolTeresa Oliverio10th Grade EnglishTri-Valley High SchoolWalsh University1 year at Northwest HSBA in English and IntegratedLanguage Arts EducationMarried - four childrenServed/volunteered threeyears in the Peace Corps inPanamaEnjoys writing, reading, running, swimming and spending time with friends andfamily. She is the 7th gradegirls volleyball coach