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Graph 1 compares our monthly operating receipts to the prior year actual for the first six months of our fiscal year (July 2021 through June 2022). It further estimates our collection through our fiscal year end. You will notice two large collection points in our fiscal year. These two months are considerably higher due to real estate collection representing over 70% of our revenues. | |
Graph 2 compares our monthly operating expenditures to the prior year actual for the first six months of our fiscal year (July 2021 through June 2022). It further estimates our expenditures through our fiscal year end. You will notice a consistent expenditure pattern throughout our fiscal year due to salaries and wages evenly distributed throughout our fiscal year. | |
Graph 3 illustrates the current actual accumulative monthly operating revenues and expenditures for the first six months of our fiscal year (July 2021 through June 2022). It further estimates our accumulative revenues and expenditures through our fiscal year end. You will notice a gradual increase in both revenues and expenditures as we approach our fiscal year end where revenues fall short of expenditures. | |
Graph 4 illustrates our fiscal year to date operating expenditures by category for the first six months of our fiscal year (July 2021 through June 2022). Salary and Wages represent approximately 62%, Fringe Benefits 24%, Purchased Services 9%, Materials, Supplies, Textbooks, Capital Outlay and Operational Fees 5%. | |
North Royalton City Schools continues to ensure that while operating with one of the lowest per pupil expenditures in the county, students receive the same quality education that the community has come to expect. The District consistently receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for a “clean” financial audit report. This year marks the 28th time the District received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. | |
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North Royalton Board of Education Welcomes Two New Board Members
District Celebrates National School Board Recognition Month
At the January 6, 2022, Board of Education meeting, Jeremiah Sawyer and Lisa Shuck were sworn in as new Board members. To celebrate National School Board Recognition Month, at the January 10, 2022, Board of Education meeting, the School Board was recognized for providing all students with the best education possible and for their unselfish devotion of time and service to carry on the mission and business of the District. A resolution made by Superintendent Michael Laub was made to encourage all citizens to publicly and privately thank the Board members for their dedicated service to our children.
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Lisa Shuck has been an active member of the North Royalton Athletic Boosters for several years and has served as a board trustee the last four years. Lisa remains an active Athletic Booster trustee.
Lisa has volunteered her time at several North Royalton athletic fundraisers including Night at the Races and leading the gold card sales program.
Lisa has been a member of the North Royalton community for 30 years. She has raised three children with her husband, Ron, of 33 years. Lisa has one recent North Royalton High School honors graduate and two children currently attending North Royalton City Schools.
Lisa holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. She has been employed by The Cleveland Clinic as a registered nurse for 27 years in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
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Jeremiah Sawyer has lived in North Royalton for more than 20 years, where he has used his extensive knowledge in business, education, service, medicine, and industrial manufacturing in his professional and personal life. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in Business Management from Walsh University. Jeremiah has led a surgical instrument service and repair center for STERIS-IMS for nine years and has served as a board member and treasurer for Broadview Heights Family Medicine for 15 years. His wife, Michelle, works as a family physician and is an owner there as well.
In addition to his business experience, Jeremiah has nearly 20 years of experience as a coach for baseball, football, wrestling, and soccer. He remains active in the community through his foundation FINISH (Families In Need I Support & Help), which helps North Royalton families to pay for utilities, food, and school supplies. He and his family are also active members of St. Albert the Great Church.
Jeremiah and his wife have four children: Jake, Luke, Nate, and Hope. Jake currently attends Toledo University Medical School, Luke is a student at Heidelberg University, Nate is a junior at North Royalton High School, and Hope is in eighth grade at North Royalton Middle School.
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North Royalton High School Construction Project Completed
The North Royalton High School project is complete after a three year transformation of the entire campus. The community was invited to attend a grand opening with self-guided tours on December 22.
Last spring, additional phases of interior renovations were completed and turned over to the District. This includes the new first and second floor humanities wing housing social studies, English, and world language classrooms along with centralized hub areas and a humanities teacher hub. Existing interior walls were replaced with new metal studs, drywall and finishes creating an improved learning environment while decreasing the sound transmission from room to room. Classrooms and adjacent spaces were modified to create large openings to the new hub areas and allow for installation of new electrical power/lighting and HVAC services.
The abatement and demolition of the front portions of the high school is complete. The two-story 300/400 section and Gymnasium 1 were all demolished over the summer making way for the new student parking lot and revealing the new façade to North Royalton High School. New roof, brick veneer, metal panels and curtain wall were installed to tie-in the existing portions of the building with the new addition and continuing the designed look of blending the old with the new. Additional improvements include landscaping, site lighting, concrete walks, a main entry courtyard, parking lots and drives. Finally, the last phase of interior renovations to the art, music, family consumer science and community room were completed at the end of October.
With the completion of these final phases of renovations and site development, the District has regained use of the entire building, including the centralized new main entrance. Students are once again able to park on campus as well.
“Thank you to our taxpayers. Without their support for education and what we do, this would not be possible,” said Superintendent Michael Laub, North Royalton City Schools. “I couldn't be more excited about these new learning spaces for our students and staff.”
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North Royalton Elementary School Girls on the Run Recognized at Board Meeting
The North Royalton Elementary Girls on the Run team was recognized at the North Royalton Board of Education regular meeting on December 13. They have been extremely committed and have devoted many after school hours on Mondays and Thursdays to help get them ready for a 5K in which they participated at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday, November 14.
“I am so proud of these girls because of the commitment they gave during the season, as well as their kind-hearted generosity they are showing now as part of their community impact project,” said Principal Kirk Pavelich, North Royalton Elementary School. “I love how even though they came from three different elementary schools in the District, they became wonderful friends to one another as members of this amazing team.”
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North Royalton High School Football Team Holds Annual "Stuff the Bus" Event for Coats for Kids
On November 20, the team collected 370 coats and raised $4,761.93 for Coats for Kids.
"It means everything to us...it's bigger than ourselves. We are making these kids' lives a little less stressful."
CLICK HERE to watch the WKYC TV3 interview.
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North Royalton Middle School Tailgates Highlighted at January Board Meeting
For more than 10 years, North Royalton Middle School (NRMS) has hosted a fall and winter tailgate event. The eighth-grade football team and cheerleaders play and perform in Serpentini Stadium in front of over 700 cheering students. Both the eighth-grade boys and girls basketball teams along with the cheerleaders compete and perform in front of a packed house as well. Prior to the games, students have the opportunity to enjoy each other's company while a DJ plays music, high school Key Club students paint faces, and pick up games of football and basketball are played. "They certainly are fun events for our kids, but what is most noteworthy about the tailgates is the simple fact that hundreds of students are participating in school-sponsored activity and finding a way to connect with each other," said Principal Jeff Cicerchi. "These types of opportunities are what makes NRMS a special place for kids."
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North Royalton Middle School Carries On Tradition of Project Thanks
Project Thanks is a long-standing tradition at North Royalton Middle School. Staff and students demonstrate the Bear Way by donating time, money, and even a little bit of athleticism to help others within their own school community. Project Thanks includes two fun and purpose-driven parts: staff gift card donations and student donations to watch the staff vs. eighth-grade volleyball and basketball games. "It's one of the best days of the year for all of us, as it kicks the holiday season off with the opportunity for all to make a difference in the lives of others in our community," said teacher Amy Purnell. "It's also great to get a few laughs in as the staff takes on the eighth-grade volleyball girls and the eighth-grade basketball boys!"
"The ability for our students and staff to give back to our school community and its students and families speaks volumes about the caring nature of everyone here at North Royalton Middle School," said Principal Jeff Cicerchi. "I have no doubt that everyone's generosity put a few extra smiles on our kids' faces this holiday season."
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North Royalton High School Students Lend a Hand
By Anastasiya Haydash, North Royalton High School Student Reporter
During this past holiday season, not everyone was able to put food on the table, especially this year due to the loss of jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is why North Royalton High School does annual food drives to collect canned goods for people in need. The collected food is then given to less fortunate people, to help them have some food during the holidays.
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North Royalton High School Pride in Academics
North Royalton High School staff celebrated their students’ first quarter success in person and with their families on Thursday, November 18 in the new Community Room. Families were treated to a breakfast with muffins, fruit cups, coffee and juice.
Teachers nominated students in four categories (Achievement, Character, Engagement, and Leadership).They recognized 60 students and wrote personal nominations as to why they deserved their awards.
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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Newsletter & Student Spotlights | |
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CLICK HERE to read the December 2021 edition of "News Flash," the monthly newsletter of the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center featuring stories about students from North Royalton City Schools.
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CLICK HERE to read the January 2022 edition of "News Flash," the monthly newsletter of the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center featuring stories about students from North Royalton City Schools. | | |
CLICK HERE to read Grace Isabella's spotlight story. | | |
CLICK HERE to read Larry Betlejewski's spotlight story. | | | | | |
