District Update - Jan. 29

Like all organizations, communication is vital to our daily work and operations. While we pride ourselves in our efforts to transparently communicate on a consistent basis, we also know that this work is ongoing.

We continue to look closely at our communication, including the content we share and the tactics we utilize. Ultimately, we strive to meaningfully connect with our stakeholders about who we are; the happenings in our district; and what we believe about education, community, and achievement. As a reminder, there are many ways to connect with Midview Local Schools:

1. This weekly newsletter: Check in often for news, success, and updates on things that impact our district (like the upcoming levy)! For building specific information, make sure your information is updated in FinalForms to receive the building newsletters.

2. Local papers and news sources: Many of our student’s and district’s accomplishments are featured online or in print. Specifically, the Rural-Urban Record runs a bi-weekly feature and can be viewed online at: https://rural-urbanrecord.com/.

3. District website: This is our central hub for information. Answers to many questions can be found by visiting our district or building web pages.

4. Social media: Our social media channels share new, exciting, relevant information. Find us on Facebook (Midview Local School District), Twitter (@MidviewLocal), and Instagram (midviewlocal).

5. Midview Local Schools App: Download the free Midview Schools App from the Apple App Store or on Google Play to get the latest news and alerts from the district and your school(s).

In an effort to provide our students with the support and resources they need to deal with the ever-changing world, social-emotional learning (SEL) remains a consistent focus of our strategic plan. From our team of dedicated staff members to numerous grants secured for resources, our students’ mental health needs and social-emotional wellbeing is a top priority for Midview Local Schools.

At present, the district has 16 staff members in social-emotional support roles:

• Four building counselors (North: Aimee Hamm, West: Mike Guildoo, East: Tammy Hammond, Middle School: Lisa Simpson)

• Four counselors at the High School (Robyn Fox - Last names A-E, Olivia Minervino - Last names F-L, Tara White - Last names M-R, Katie Jozefkowicz - Last names S-Z)

• Three student family liasions (North: Bethany DiFranco, West: Jordane Breha, East: Patrick O’Neill)

• Two full-time district social workers (Samantha Hess & Cassie Haight)

• One LCADA Ohio-certified Prevention Specialist (Shannon Perry)

• One School Resource Officer (David Lottman)

• One District Coordinator of Student Support Services (Shane Sullivan)

In addition to on-campus staff, Midview Local Schools also partners with multiples outside agencies that provide additional support on an as needed basis. These entities include New Leaf Counseling Services, LLC; Bellefaire JCB; The LACADA Way, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Lorain County; Common View Collaborative, Psych and Psych Services; Applewood Centers; MHARS Board; Effective Leadership Academy (ELA); and CommonGround.

In an effort to embed SEL into instruction, the district established a Social-Emotional Grade Level Continuum last year. As students progress through Midview Local Schools, our social-emotional curriculum evolves with them and remains a consistent focus of their education.

Combined, these efforts help Midview Local Schools ensure that we are offering the supports our students and families deserve.

School funding is complex and can be difficult to comprehend, but we want to do our part to make this information digestible and accessible! Through a variety of upcoming financial updates, we hope to provide opportunities for our community to better understand school funding and our district’s financial position.

Upcoming Financial Topics/Communications:

February:

• School Finance 101 brochure: Here we will cover a variety of topics about the ins and outs of how public schools are funded, including property taxes, state aid, and more.
• With the upcoming May 2 ballot issue, it’s important to understand our district’s levy history and the types of levies commonly proposed by school districts.

• Five-Year Forecast: Five-Year Forecasts are updated twice a year – May and November. In May, the latest forecast and assumptions will be shared with our community. This will provide an inside look at the district’s income, spending, and ending cash balance.

In maintaining our commitment to transparent and proactive communication, the district’s monthly financial reports will continue to be updated on the Treasurer’s webpage. The five-year forecast and School Finance 101 information will also be included as soon as it becomes available.

Jan. 24:

• Midview's Henely Named SWC Girls Swimmer of the Week
  

Jan. 25:

• Lake Erie College basketball: Midview grad Jonny Manning looks to “Storm” into conference ...

Jan. 26:

• Midview vs. Amherst girls basketball: Middies use late run to stop Comets' upset bid - NewsBreak
• Boys basketball: Ryan Runser rises to occasion, scores 35 points to lead Midview past Amherst

Jan. 27:

• Avon vs Midview wrestling: Eagles prevail in postseason atmosphere - Morning Journal