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BAY HIGH SCHOOL CL ASS of 2023 G R A D U A T E S i n t h e t o p 5 % o f t h e c l a s s b a s e d o n g r a de p o i n t av er ag e
Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Amy Huntley Beth Lally Paul Vincent
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To see a complete list of the 2023 Scholarships and Awards night booklet, please visit: bit.ly/AcademicAwardsNight2023 Sarah Afiya Maria Ahrendt Will Allen John Allerding Jhelysse Anthony Sean Anthony Owen Ballog Ava Behringer Carla Bird Frank Bird III Ruth Bisson Amelia Bohac Evan Bottone Muriel Bourn Ayden Brace Bridget Brown Emily Buchanan Sophia Buckingham Katherine Bunsey Amy Burgy Katherine Burlingame Conrad Burt Aliza Butchart Anthony Buttari Nolan Cain Michael Campbell Lillian Capretto Allison Caputo Joshua Carpenter Catalina Cartwright Brynn Chalmers Lillian Chamberlain Andrew Chesterfield James Chilton Benjamin Church Reed Clark William Clements Ava Cockburn
Sheldon Coffman Raymond Cox Nathan Dacek Ann Davenport Lillian-Dawn Day Miya DeBolt Abigail Dent Brandon DiMare Hannah Dixon Grady Dodd Thomas Donahue Renee Duffy Alexa Dupal Adrianne Dupps Nathan Earl Malachi Edgerly Audrey Edwards Isabella Emery Million Evans Elizabeth Farrell John Finley Meredith Florez Caroline Foreman Charlotte Forsyth James Fowles Brigid Fox Lily Frey Jennifer Fuehrer Isabella Fusco Emma Gaffney Carson Gergye Owen Gerig Cassidy Granzier Geoffrey Greunke Emilia Gulley Elizabeth Haas Rand Hardy Nathan Hart
Wishing the Bay High Class of 2023 a bright and brilliant future!
Hailey Hartman Nikki Hartman Caitlyn Hartzell Matthew Hein Russ Henrich Joseph Hinshaw Ella Holmes Jason Houk Aamna Imran Ethan Jacobs Maura Jansen Tristen Jordan Madeline Josie Jennifer Kasunick Elise Kelley Alle Kemm Elizabeth Kibbey Maureen Killeen Brandon Knaack Julianne Koss Lila Koury Simon Lade Parker Lake Kristina Laraway Nina Victoria LaRosa Molly Lazard Andrew Lazowski Patrick Lehane John Lekan Benjamin Linson Elizabeth Lis Rocco Lombardi Charles Macfarlane David Macfarlane Elizabeth Majercik Ryann Marcis Lucy Mastromatteo Lauren Maxwell
Annabella Mayer Jacob McCleary Bridget McDermott Kayla McNamara Griffin Meadows Addison Meaux Joseph Medina Maravi Isadora Miller Margaret Millett Regan Milligan Andrew Mold Miles Moore Emma Morton Emerson Murphy Luke Nageotte Halley Nguyen Ryan Nolan Morgan Norcross Cesar Ortiz Grant Ospelt Jack Oster Luka Pandurevic Madison Parker Cayden Periandri Blake Petz Jacob Petz Adriana Pirinelli Rachel Ploenzke Sarina Poling Lillian Pottinger-Moore Maeve Ransom Iain Ray Lillian Reilly Charlotte Reising Ella Reitz Georgia Rice Jeannine Rickson Molly Rodgers
Bay Village Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Members: Amy Huntley, Beth Lally, Paul Vincent
Alisa Rodriquez Zachary Rose Mason Ruppe Harrison Salisbury Kai Sanfilippo Jackson Schelzig Norah Schlegel Josie Scholtz Gabriel Scialdone Kylie Scobee Emily Sherman Mia Sickles Peter Sobczak Thomas Stafford III Aiden Stasek Despoina Stavrulakis Aidan Stojic Emma Stratford Phoebe Sutherland Elijah Tarry Adam Tenerowicz Ella Tenerowicz Cole Tisza Larson Toil Mason Travis Hailey Turk Emilia Ullom Joshua Underation Annika VanderHorst Joseph Wagner Adam Ward Nikolas Wassmer Kal Weaver Casey Whitaker Finn Williams Roan Williams Camille Wilson Cyril Yuhas
Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Jason Martin, Bay High Principal Ramsey Inman, Bay High Asst. Principal Matt Spellman, Athletic/Activities Director
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As Superintendent Scot T. Prebles starts his second year with Bay Village Schools, he and his team prepare to roll out the district’s new Strategic Plan, just in time for the 2023-24 school year. It’s been a busy first year for this new Bay Village resident, so we sat down with him to find out how this year may be different, his goals for this school year, more about the new Strategic Plan and what he likes most about being a Bay Village resident.
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we may even add more. Treasurer Meghan Rohde and I will both be there, and we are happy to talk to you about the district and answer any questions you may have. Coffee Chats for the 2023-24 school year: • Sept. 12, 2023: 7:30 a.m., Java Bay • Nov. 2, 2023: 11:30 a.m., Bay Library • Jan. 19, 2024: 7:30 a.m., Mojo’s • Mar 20, 2024: 6 p.m., Board of Education • May 10, 2024: 10 a.m., Bay Provisions Q. Finally, we hear you and Leah found a house... congratulations! What do you like best about being a Villager? A. We did! We moved in before summer break, and the best part is, the house is within walking distance to my office, and I am getting in a lot of steps walking back and forth. We love the neighborhood, and we really enjoy being close to the lake. We’ve been exploring all the different walking paths throughout the city. Everyone has been very welcoming, and we love our adopted hometown. We are truly proud to be in Bay!
Over the summer, the district started the process for conducting a facilities audit as part of a complimentary service offered by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCS). Once this assessment of our district’s facilities is complete, results will be shared publicly. Part of the district’s strategic plan and budget involves investing in buildings and grounds, and here are some of the capital improvement projects our facilities team and their vendors completed this summer: • Concrete curb repair at Bay High, Bay Middle and Westerly. • Upgrades and installations of additional security cameras at school buildings. • Repitching the roof over the Normandy Library to eliminate water issues. • Creation of a vestibule area at the Glenview Center. • Gym floor refinishing at Bay High and the Community Gym at Bay Middle. • LED lighting conversion continues at all district buildings. • Miscellaneous door replacements, tuckpointing and HVAC upgrades.
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Q. Wow! It’s so hard to believe you’re already starting your second year with Bay Village Schools. How do you think this year will be different from last year? A. For the last 15 months, I’ve made it a point to get to know this community; from the faculty and staff, to Mayor Koomar and his team; from the students and their parents, to the residents; and of course, the Supt. Prebles and Bay High Key Club members work the Kiwanis curly fry booth at Bay Days. civic and spiritual leaders. I have listened and I have learned. Getting to know everyone a little better has truly helped me understand their wants and needs in a school Then our Board of Education went to work during Board work district, and the expectations they have, which align beautifully sessions to determine how to measure the success of the new with our new Strategic Plan. It has been a busy first year, but also Strategic Plan; each titled Indicators of Success. These indicators a very rewarding one, and I wouldn’t change one day. I continue to range from ensuring each student graduates with a Personal Success be overwhelmed by the support of this district. Plan to sharing publicly that year-end expenditures are equal to or less than forecast projections. Some specific indicators that you Q. What are some of your goals for the 2023-24 school year? might find interesting include: creation of a Northeast Ohio-based A. Quite simply to successfully roll out the new Strategic Plan, so database for student internship and networking opportunities; we can continue to move the district forward and expedite Bay reimagined model classrooms; reducing the district’s environmental Village Schools’ path to greatness. The district has always been on footprint; and consistent two-way communication with all district the greatness path. Now we will meet expectations and achieve stakeholders. priorities through a strong, well thought out Strategic Plan. Our hardworking Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) laid the Q. Where can Bay Village residents get a copy of this Strategic foundation, our Staff and Administrative Team filled in the framework Plan Booklet? and our Board of Education created the indicators of success. A. Great question! We printed copies of the booklet, which will be available at each of our district buildings in the main offices. We Q. Can you give us the CliffsNotes version of the new Strategic Plan? will also have copies available at Bay Village City Hall; Bay Village A. Absolutely! The Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) Senior Center; Bay Library; Bay Provisions; Java Bay; and Mojoís. signed off on its work in early July, the Board of Education approved These booklets are scheduled to be in place by mid-September. the Strategic Plan last month and now the district will lean in to honor the plan’s Purpose, to Prepare Bay Graduates who are: Critical Q. What if someone has a question about the Strategic Plan? Thinkers; Creative Problem Solvers; Empathetic Communicators; A. I am always available by phone (440-617-7300), but I encourage Engaged Citizens; and Resilient Learners. families and residents to stop by one of our Coffee Chats this school year so I can answer questions in person. We have five Coffee Chats From this Purpose Statement, we developed Five Priorities that scheduled at different times and places throughout the city, and align with the statement: Learning, Culture, Instruction, Accountability and Community. Continued on back page
Bay High School Wins First Dazzle Award
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATES
During its first year participating in the coveted Dazzle Awards, Bay High School was nominated for 10 awards in eight categories for its spring musical, Disney Newsies The Broadway Musical, including Best Actor, Best Student Orchestra, Best Musical and Best Scenic Design. During the Saturday, May 20th Dazzle Awards ceremony at Playhouse Square, Bay High School received its first Dazzle Award; Best Scenic Design. Recent Bay High School graduate Jack Oster accepted the award on behalf of the entire production team, including Director Luke Scattergood and Technical Director Keith Stevens. Bay High School’s production of Newsies featured about 125 Bay Village Schools’ students, from elementary through high school, who were involved in the cast, crew and pit orchestra. Newsies sold out three of its four performances. Attendees touted it as one of the best productions mounted at Bay High Auditorium. The Dazzle Awards, presented by Pat and John Chapman, inspire and honor excellence in high school musical theater, and recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the northeast Ohio community. The program offers arts education opportunities throughout the school year. These opportunities culminate regionally at Playhouse Square with the Dazzle Awards Ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theater productions and students.
Financial Year Wrap Up
BHS Key Club Recognized at State Conference Nine Bay High Key Club members recently attended the 2023 Ohio District Leadership Conference in Columbus where they participated in service projects, attended workshops, elected new officers and heard Keynote speakers. Bay High Key Club was also recognized for a variety of awards for their service projects and leadership roles from this past school year, including Outstanding Vice President and Treasurer, and First Place trophies for the Pizza Bake-Off and Walk for Water projects.
BMS Power of the Pen Team Qualifies for States Congratulations to the Bay Middle School Power of the Pen writing club for qualifying for the State competition at Ashland University. Representing Bay Middle School at States were Claire Jenkins, Cam Williams, Veronica Sebastian and Allison Pistorino.
Congratulations to recent BHS graduate Jennifer Kasunick (and Rowdy, too!) for receiving the Excellence in Education Student Award by State Support Team 3. This award acknowledges a student's academic and non-academic abilities and achievements, and the difference they make in their school and community.
Girls lacrosse hit milestones, set records and made history, beating Rocky River in overtime to become Regional Champs and State Semifinalists. The lady Rockets eventually lost to Hathaway Brown, but celebrated their amazing ride. Teammates Riley LaVogue and Ellie Bennett were named All-Americans – a first for the BHS lacrosse program. Rocket baseball shut out Elyria Catholic to win a District final, and went to Regional play for the first time since 2010. Unfortunately, the team lost to Defiance to end the season, but celebrated teammate, Evan Bottone, who was selected First Team All State by the OHSBCA for Division II.
Throughout the entire ceremony there was a theme of connectivity that was not lost, and that is what makes Bay Village a special place, and one that we hope our graduates return to often as they take the next steps on their posthigh school journey. So, as our graduates go off to places like the University of Notre Dame, the Ohio State University and the Merchant Marine Academy, or stay in Northeast Ohio to join the trades or the workforce, let us remember the optimism, hope, direction and resilience that Supt. Prebles shared during his remarks, and let us always remember to Be Proud To Be Bay!
Note: Costs are approximate and subject to change.
Best of luck to all our graduates! Dr. Scott Schulz, Dr. Andrey Stojic, Mrs. Amy Huntley, Mrs. Beth Lally and Mr. Paul Vincent
To submit a Help Ticket or to see a list of incidents that are exempt from repair fees, please visit www.bayk12.org/page/chromebooks.
Top 10 District Cleveland Magazine rates Northeast Ohio’s 77 suburbs as part of its annual Best Places to Live issue. Bay Village Schools again made the top 10 list, maintaining its #7 spot in the magazine’s annual top education ranking.
It was wonderful to hear from two members of the Class of 2023, student speakers Renee Duffy and Ella Tenerowicz, as they reflected on their time as students, and their hopes and dreams for their and their classmates’ futures. They credited their teachers, principals, families and fellow students for helping to shape them during their formative years.
Good timber does not grow with ease; The stronger the wind, the stronger the trees; The further the sky, the greater the length; The more the storm, the more the strength. By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and <people> good timbers grow.
Effective June 1, the district put the following charges in place: • Lost/Missing Chromebook: $300 • Replacement Charger: $5-$15 • LCD Touchscreen: $150 • Liquid Damage: $180 • Keyboard: $35-$70 • Casing: $60 • Headphone Jack: $50
Five BHS track athletes qualified for the June 2-3 State Meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Those athletes are the 100m Relay Team of Jace Knapp, Liam O’Leary, Jayden Perrine and Charles Rice, 12th in the State; and Michael Hanselman, also 12th in the State in the 3200m Run. All five of these underclassmen will return to competition for the 2023-24 school year.
AS MEMBERS OF THE BAY VILLAGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, we had the honor and privilege of presenting our 190 graduates with diplomas during Bay High School’s 97th Annual Commencement Exercises at Bay High Memorial Stadium.
Our own Board Vice President Dr. Andrey Stojic, who presented his son Aidan with his diploma, talked about service, resilience and kindness, and shared a stanza from a poem by Douglas Malloch called Good Timber...
All Bay Village Schools students are assigned a Chromebook to be used as part of the district’s curriculum. By giving students access to modern technology, we hope to empower them to be better communicators, contributors and citizens, as aligned with our Strategic Plan. Parents and students sign a Chromebook Agreement in PowerSchool before a device is issued. Students use a Chromebook regularly as part of their teaching and learning, just like traditional school supplies. They are expected to practice good "Chromebook care" at all times and to bring a fully charged device to school each day.
Bay High Athletic accomplishments
WITH MEGHAN ROHDE
Fiscal Year 2023
New: Chromebook Repair Plan Recent Grad Honored with ‘Excellence in Education Student Award’
TREASURER UPDATE
Summer Programming Did you know that more than 1,000 Bay Village students – from summer enrichment and STEM Camp to Mini Cheer and Speed Camp – participated in academic and athletic programming this summer? Thank you to our educators and coaches for sharing your knowledge and time with our Little Rockets, Bees, Wolves and Rockets over summer break.
Alumni Awards The Bay Alumni Foundation announced its 2023 Bay High Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame class. Congratulations to the following honorees who will be officially introduced and inducted during Homecoming Weekend 2023: Tom Phillips ‘65, Distinguished Alumni; Rollie Krewson ‘70, Distinguished Alumni; Richard “Dick” Scott, Distinguished Educator; Ann Mowery, Distinguished Educator; Jim Durk ‘79, Distinguished Alumni; Curt Crews, Distinguished Educator; and Chuck Robertson, Distinguished Educator.
The district’s financial year ended on June 30, 2023. For the General Fund, things ended very closely to the expectations outlined in the May Five-Year Forecast. The district’s operating expenses were just over $39 million. The district brought in more than $39.9 million from local taxes, state funding and other revenues. Since the district was able to bring in more money than it spent this year, it will carry over almost $900,000 into its savings account for future expenses. The district was able to achieve this carryover because of the new tax levy passed in November. The district continues to spend within its operating budget and spend closely to the expectations outlined in the five-year forecasts. This is the first year the district is ending with a carryover after four years of deficit spending. This carryover will help build up cash on hand to help fund the district in the future when deficit spending occurs again at the end of the current levy cycle. The district is expected to carry over funds and build up its cash balance for the next several years. Prioritizing efficiency in operations and intentional spending in alignment with the strategic plan are ways the district plans to continue to spend below budget and increase the carryover of funds in the next several years. Thank you to the community for its continued support. Our district is extremely reliant on its residents for tax revenues as its main source of income. The district greatly appreciates the community and its residents. Please see Summer Facilities Update on back page
2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
BUILDING TIMES First day of school is Wednesday, August 16!
BAY HIGH SCHOOL 7:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (M, W, F) 7:50 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. (T, Th) BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. WESTERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:05 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. NORMANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:35 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. GLENVIEW CHILD CARE CENTER 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. SEED AM Class: 9 - 11:30 a.m. SEED PM Class: 12:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Bay High School Wins First Dazzle Award
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATES
During its first year participating in the coveted Dazzle Awards, Bay High School was nominated for 10 awards in eight categories for its spring musical, Disney Newsies The Broadway Musical, including Best Actor, Best Student Orchestra, Best Musical and Best Scenic Design. During the Saturday, May 20th Dazzle Awards ceremony at Playhouse Square, Bay High School received its first Dazzle Award; Best Scenic Design. Recent Bay High School graduate Jack Oster accepted the award on behalf of the entire production team, including Director Luke Scattergood and Technical Director Keith Stevens. Bay High School’s production of Newsies featured about 125 Bay Village Schools’ students, from elementary through high school, who were involved in the cast, crew and pit orchestra. Newsies sold out three of its four performances. Attendees touted it as one of the best productions mounted at Bay High Auditorium. The Dazzle Awards, presented by Pat and John Chapman, inspire and honor excellence in high school musical theater, and recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the northeast Ohio community. The program offers arts education opportunities throughout the school year. These opportunities culminate regionally at Playhouse Square with the Dazzle Awards Ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theater productions and students.
Financial Year Wrap Up
BHS Key Club Recognized at State Conference Nine Bay High Key Club members recently attended the 2023 Ohio District Leadership Conference in Columbus where they participated in service projects, attended workshops, elected new officers and heard Keynote speakers. Bay High Key Club was also recognized for a variety of awards for their service projects and leadership roles from this past school year, including Outstanding Vice President and Treasurer, and First Place trophies for the Pizza Bake-Off and Walk for Water projects.
BMS Power of the Pen Team Qualifies for States Congratulations to the Bay Middle School Power of the Pen writing club for qualifying for the State competition at Ashland University. Representing Bay Middle School at States were Claire Jenkins, Cam Williams, Veronica Sebastian and Allison Pistorino.
Congratulations to recent BHS graduate Jennifer Kasunick (and Rowdy, too!) for receiving the Excellence in Education Student Award by State Support Team 3. This award acknowledges a student's academic and non-academic abilities and achievements, and the difference they make in their school and community.
Girls lacrosse hit milestones, set records and made history, beating Rocky River in overtime to become Regional Champs and State Semifinalists. The lady Rockets eventually lost to Hathaway Brown, but celebrated their amazing ride. Teammates Riley LaVogue and Ellie Bennett were named All-Americans – a first for the BHS lacrosse program. Rocket baseball shut out Elyria Catholic to win a District final, and went to Regional play for the first time since 2010. Unfortunately, the team lost to Defiance to end the season, but celebrated teammate, Evan Bottone, who was selected First Team All State by the OHSBCA for Division II.
Throughout the entire ceremony there was a theme of connectivity that was not lost, and that is what makes Bay Village a special place, and one that we hope our graduates return to often as they take the next steps on their posthigh school journey. So, as our graduates go off to places like the University of Notre Dame, the Ohio State University and the Merchant Marine Academy, or stay in Northeast Ohio to join the trades or the workforce, let us remember the optimism, hope, direction and resilience that Supt. Prebles shared during his remarks, and let us always remember to Be Proud To Be Bay!
Note: Costs are approximate and subject to change.
Best of luck to all our graduates! Dr. Scott Schulz, Dr. Andrey Stojic, Mrs. Amy Huntley, Mrs. Beth Lally and Mr. Paul Vincent
To submit a Help Ticket or to see a list of incidents that are exempt from repair fees, please visit www.bayk12.org/page/chromebooks.
Top 10 District Cleveland Magazine rates Northeast Ohio’s 77 suburbs as part of its annual Best Places to Live issue. Bay Village Schools again made the top 10 list, maintaining its #7 spot in the magazine’s annual top education ranking.
It was wonderful to hear from two members of the Class of 2023, student speakers Renee Duffy and Ella Tenerowicz, as they reflected on their time as students, and their hopes and dreams for their and their classmates’ futures. They credited their teachers, principals, families and fellow students for helping to shape them during their formative years.
Good timber does not grow with ease; The stronger the wind, the stronger the trees; The further the sky, the greater the length; The more the storm, the more the strength. By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and <people> good timbers grow.
Effective June 1, the district put the following charges in place: • Lost/Missing Chromebook: $300 • Replacement Charger: $5-$15 • LCD Touchscreen: $150 • Liquid Damage: $180 • Keyboard: $35-$70 • Casing: $60 • Headphone Jack: $50
Five BHS track athletes qualified for the June 2-3 State Meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Those athletes are the 100m Relay Team of Jace Knapp, Liam O’Leary, Jayden Perrine and Charles Rice, 12th in the State; and Michael Hanselman, also 12th in the State in the 3200m Run. All five of these underclassmen will return to competition for the 2023-24 school year.
AS MEMBERS OF THE BAY VILLAGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, we had the honor and privilege of presenting our 190 graduates with diplomas during Bay High School’s 97th Annual Commencement Exercises at Bay High Memorial Stadium.
Our own Board Vice President Dr. Andrey Stojic, who presented his son Aidan with his diploma, talked about service, resilience and kindness, and shared a stanza from a poem by Douglas Malloch called Good Timber...
All Bay Village Schools students are assigned a Chromebook to be used as part of the district’s curriculum. By giving students access to modern technology, we hope to empower them to be better communicators, contributors and citizens, as aligned with our Strategic Plan. Parents and students sign a Chromebook Agreement in PowerSchool before a device is issued. Students use a Chromebook regularly as part of their teaching and learning, just like traditional school supplies. They are expected to practice good "Chromebook care" at all times and to bring a fully charged device to school each day.
Bay High Athletic accomplishments
WITH MEGHAN ROHDE
Fiscal Year 2023
New: Chromebook Repair Plan Recent Grad Honored with ‘Excellence in Education Student Award’
TREASURER UPDATE
Summer Programming Did you know that more than 1,000 Bay Village students – from summer enrichment and STEM Camp to Mini Cheer and Speed Camp – participated in academic and athletic programming this summer? Thank you to our educators and coaches for sharing your knowledge and time with our Little Rockets, Bees, Wolves and Rockets over summer break.
Alumni Awards The Bay Alumni Foundation announced its 2023 Bay High Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame class. Congratulations to the following honorees who will be officially introduced and inducted during Homecoming Weekend 2023: Tom Phillips ‘65, Distinguished Alumni; Rollie Krewson ‘70, Distinguished Alumni; Richard “Dick” Scott, Distinguished Educator; Ann Mowery, Distinguished Educator; Jim Durk ‘79, Distinguished Alumni; Curt Crews, Distinguished Educator; and Chuck Robertson, Distinguished Educator.
The district’s financial year ended on June 30, 2023. For the General Fund, things ended very closely to the expectations outlined in the May Five-Year Forecast. The district’s operating expenses were just over $39 million. The district brought in more than $39.9 million from local taxes, state funding and other revenues. Since the district was able to bring in more money than it spent this year, it will carry over almost $900,000 into its savings account for future expenses. The district was able to achieve this carryover because of the new tax levy passed in November. The district continues to spend within its operating budget and spend closely to the expectations outlined in the five-year forecasts. This is the first year the district is ending with a carryover after four years of deficit spending. This carryover will help build up cash on hand to help fund the district in the future when deficit spending occurs again at the end of the current levy cycle. The district is expected to carry over funds and build up its cash balance for the next several years. Prioritizing efficiency in operations and intentional spending in alignment with the strategic plan are ways the district plans to continue to spend below budget and increase the carryover of funds in the next several years. Thank you to the community for its continued support. Our district is extremely reliant on its residents for tax revenues as its main source of income. The district greatly appreciates the community and its residents. Please see Summer Facilities Update on back page
2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
BUILDING TIMES First day of school is Wednesday, August 16!
BAY HIGH SCHOOL 7:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (M, W, F) 7:50 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. (T, Th) BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. WESTERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:05 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. NORMANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:35 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. GLENVIEW CHILD CARE CENTER 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. SEED AM Class: 9 - 11:30 a.m. SEED PM Class: 12:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Bay High School Wins First Dazzle Award
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATES
During its first year participating in the coveted Dazzle Awards, Bay High School was nominated for 10 awards in eight categories for its spring musical, Disney Newsies The Broadway Musical, including Best Actor, Best Student Orchestra, Best Musical and Best Scenic Design. During the Saturday, May 20th Dazzle Awards ceremony at Playhouse Square, Bay High School received its first Dazzle Award; Best Scenic Design. Recent Bay High School graduate Jack Oster accepted the award on behalf of the entire production team, including Director Luke Scattergood and Technical Director Keith Stevens. Bay High School’s production of Newsies featured about 125 Bay Village Schools’ students, from elementary through high school, who were involved in the cast, crew and pit orchestra. Newsies sold out three of its four performances. Attendees touted it as one of the best productions mounted at Bay High Auditorium. The Dazzle Awards, presented by Pat and John Chapman, inspire and honor excellence in high school musical theater, and recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the northeast Ohio community. The program offers arts education opportunities throughout the school year. These opportunities culminate regionally at Playhouse Square with the Dazzle Awards Ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theater productions and students.
Financial Year Wrap Up
BHS Key Club Recognized at State Conference Nine Bay High Key Club members recently attended the 2023 Ohio District Leadership Conference in Columbus where they participated in service projects, attended workshops, elected new officers and heard Keynote speakers. Bay High Key Club was also recognized for a variety of awards for their service projects and leadership roles from this past school year, including Outstanding Vice President and Treasurer, and First Place trophies for the Pizza Bake-Off and Walk for Water projects.
BMS Power of the Pen Team Qualifies for States Congratulations to the Bay Middle School Power of the Pen writing club for qualifying for the State competition at Ashland University. Representing Bay Middle School at States were Claire Jenkins, Cam Williams, Veronica Sebastian and Allison Pistorino.
Congratulations to recent BHS graduate Jennifer Kasunick (and Rowdy, too!) for receiving the Excellence in Education Student Award by State Support Team 3. This award acknowledges a student's academic and non-academic abilities and achievements, and the difference they make in their school and community.
Girls lacrosse hit milestones, set records and made history, beating Rocky River in overtime to become Regional Champs and State Semifinalists. The lady Rockets eventually lost to Hathaway Brown, but celebrated their amazing ride. Teammates Riley LaVogue and Ellie Bennett were named All-Americans – a first for the BHS lacrosse program. Rocket baseball shut out Elyria Catholic to win a District final, and went to Regional play for the first time since 2010. Unfortunately, the team lost to Defiance to end the season, but celebrated teammate, Evan Bottone, who was selected First Team All State by the OHSBCA for Division II.
Throughout the entire ceremony there was a theme of connectivity that was not lost, and that is what makes Bay Village a special place, and one that we hope our graduates return to often as they take the next steps on their posthigh school journey. So, as our graduates go off to places like the University of Notre Dame, the Ohio State University and the Merchant Marine Academy, or stay in Northeast Ohio to join the trades or the workforce, let us remember the optimism, hope, direction and resilience that Supt. Prebles shared during his remarks, and let us always remember to Be Proud To Be Bay!
Note: Costs are approximate and subject to change.
Best of luck to all our graduates! Dr. Scott Schulz, Dr. Andrey Stojic, Mrs. Amy Huntley, Mrs. Beth Lally and Mr. Paul Vincent
To submit a Help Ticket or to see a list of incidents that are exempt from repair fees, please visit www.bayk12.org/page/chromebooks.
Top 10 District Cleveland Magazine rates Northeast Ohio’s 77 suburbs as part of its annual Best Places to Live issue. Bay Village Schools again made the top 10 list, maintaining its #7 spot in the magazine’s annual top education ranking.
It was wonderful to hear from two members of the Class of 2023, student speakers Renee Duffy and Ella Tenerowicz, as they reflected on their time as students, and their hopes and dreams for their and their classmates’ futures. They credited their teachers, principals, families and fellow students for helping to shape them during their formative years.
Good timber does not grow with ease; The stronger the wind, the stronger the trees; The further the sky, the greater the length; The more the storm, the more the strength. By sun and cold, by rain and snow, In trees and <people> good timbers grow.
Effective June 1, the district put the following charges in place: • Lost/Missing Chromebook: $300 • Replacement Charger: $5-$15 • LCD Touchscreen: $150 • Liquid Damage: $180 • Keyboard: $35-$70 • Casing: $60 • Headphone Jack: $50
Five BHS track athletes qualified for the June 2-3 State Meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University. Those athletes are the 100m Relay Team of Jace Knapp, Liam O’Leary, Jayden Perrine and Charles Rice, 12th in the State; and Michael Hanselman, also 12th in the State in the 3200m Run. All five of these underclassmen will return to competition for the 2023-24 school year.
AS MEMBERS OF THE BAY VILLAGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, we had the honor and privilege of presenting our 190 graduates with diplomas during Bay High School’s 97th Annual Commencement Exercises at Bay High Memorial Stadium.
Our own Board Vice President Dr. Andrey Stojic, who presented his son Aidan with his diploma, talked about service, resilience and kindness, and shared a stanza from a poem by Douglas Malloch called Good Timber...
All Bay Village Schools students are assigned a Chromebook to be used as part of the district’s curriculum. By giving students access to modern technology, we hope to empower them to be better communicators, contributors and citizens, as aligned with our Strategic Plan. Parents and students sign a Chromebook Agreement in PowerSchool before a device is issued. Students use a Chromebook regularly as part of their teaching and learning, just like traditional school supplies. They are expected to practice good "Chromebook care" at all times and to bring a fully charged device to school each day.
Bay High Athletic accomplishments
WITH MEGHAN ROHDE
Fiscal Year 2023
New: Chromebook Repair Plan Recent Grad Honored with ‘Excellence in Education Student Award’
TREASURER UPDATE
Summer Programming Did you know that more than 1,000 Bay Village students – from summer enrichment and STEM Camp to Mini Cheer and Speed Camp – participated in academic and athletic programming this summer? Thank you to our educators and coaches for sharing your knowledge and time with our Little Rockets, Bees, Wolves and Rockets over summer break.
Alumni Awards The Bay Alumni Foundation announced its 2023 Bay High Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame class. Congratulations to the following honorees who will be officially introduced and inducted during Homecoming Weekend 2023: Tom Phillips ‘65, Distinguished Alumni; Rollie Krewson ‘70, Distinguished Alumni; Richard “Dick” Scott, Distinguished Educator; Ann Mowery, Distinguished Educator; Jim Durk ‘79, Distinguished Alumni; Curt Crews, Distinguished Educator; and Chuck Robertson, Distinguished Educator.
The district’s financial year ended on June 30, 2023. For the General Fund, things ended very closely to the expectations outlined in the May Five-Year Forecast. The district’s operating expenses were just over $39 million. The district brought in more than $39.9 million from local taxes, state funding and other revenues. Since the district was able to bring in more money than it spent this year, it will carry over almost $900,000 into its savings account for future expenses. The district was able to achieve this carryover because of the new tax levy passed in November. The district continues to spend within its operating budget and spend closely to the expectations outlined in the five-year forecasts. This is the first year the district is ending with a carryover after four years of deficit spending. This carryover will help build up cash on hand to help fund the district in the future when deficit spending occurs again at the end of the current levy cycle. The district is expected to carry over funds and build up its cash balance for the next several years. Prioritizing efficiency in operations and intentional spending in alignment with the strategic plan are ways the district plans to continue to spend below budget and increase the carryover of funds in the next several years. Thank you to the community for its continued support. Our district is extremely reliant on its residents for tax revenues as its main source of income. The district greatly appreciates the community and its residents. Please see Summer Facilities Update on back page
2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
BUILDING TIMES First day of school is Wednesday, August 16!
BAY HIGH SCHOOL 7:50 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (M, W, F) 7:50 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. (T, Th) BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. WESTERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:05 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. NORMANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8:35 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. GLENVIEW CHILD CARE CENTER 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. SEED AM Class: 9 - 11:30 a.m. SEED PM Class: 12:15 - 2:45 p.m.
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BAY HIGH SCHOOL CL ASS of 2023 G R A D U A T E S i n t h e t o p 5 % o f t h e c l a s s b a s e d o n g r a de p o i n t av er ag e
Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Amy Huntley Beth Lally Paul Vincent
ECRWSS 44140
ABIGAIL DENT
ANDREW MOLD
BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140
JAMES CHILTON
LILY FREY
To see a complete list of the 2023 Scholarships and Awards night booklet, please visit: bit.ly/AcademicAwardsNight2023 Sarah Afiya Maria Ahrendt Will Allen John Allerding Jhelysse Anthony Sean Anthony Owen Ballog Ava Behringer Carla Bird Frank Bird III Ruth Bisson Amelia Bohac Evan Bottone Muriel Bourn Ayden Brace Bridget Brown Emily Buchanan Sophia Buckingham Katherine Bunsey Amy Burgy Katherine Burlingame Conrad Burt Aliza Butchart Anthony Buttari Nolan Cain Michael Campbell Lillian Capretto Allison Caputo Joshua Carpenter Catalina Cartwright Brynn Chalmers Lillian Chamberlain Andrew Chesterfield James Chilton Benjamin Church Reed Clark William Clements Ava Cockburn
Sheldon Coffman Raymond Cox Nathan Dacek Ann Davenport Lillian-Dawn Day Miya DeBolt Abigail Dent Brandon DiMare Hannah Dixon Grady Dodd Thomas Donahue Renee Duffy Alexa Dupal Adrianne Dupps Nathan Earl Malachi Edgerly Audrey Edwards Isabella Emery Million Evans Elizabeth Farrell John Finley Meredith Florez Caroline Foreman Charlotte Forsyth James Fowles Brigid Fox Lily Frey Jennifer Fuehrer Isabella Fusco Emma Gaffney Carson Gergye Owen Gerig Cassidy Granzier Geoffrey Greunke Emilia Gulley Elizabeth Haas Rand Hardy Nathan Hart
Wishing the Bay High Class of 2023 a bright and brilliant future!
Hailey Hartman Nikki Hartman Caitlyn Hartzell Matthew Hein Russ Henrich Joseph Hinshaw Ella Holmes Jason Houk Aamna Imran Ethan Jacobs Maura Jansen Tristen Jordan Madeline Josie Jennifer Kasunick Elise Kelley Alle Kemm Elizabeth Kibbey Maureen Killeen Brandon Knaack Julianne Koss Lila Koury Simon Lade Parker Lake Kristina Laraway Nina Victoria LaRosa Molly Lazard Andrew Lazowski Patrick Lehane John Lekan Benjamin Linson Elizabeth Lis Rocco Lombardi Charles Macfarlane David Macfarlane Elizabeth Majercik Ryann Marcis Lucy Mastromatteo Lauren Maxwell
Annabella Mayer Jacob McCleary Bridget McDermott Kayla McNamara Griffin Meadows Addison Meaux Joseph Medina Maravi Isadora Miller Margaret Millett Regan Milligan Andrew Mold Miles Moore Emma Morton Emerson Murphy Luke Nageotte Halley Nguyen Ryan Nolan Morgan Norcross Cesar Ortiz Grant Ospelt Jack Oster Luka Pandurevic Madison Parker Cayden Periandri Blake Petz Jacob Petz Adriana Pirinelli Rachel Ploenzke Sarina Poling Lillian Pottinger-Moore Maeve Ransom Iain Ray Lillian Reilly Charlotte Reising Ella Reitz Georgia Rice Jeannine Rickson Molly Rodgers
Bay Village Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Members: Amy Huntley, Beth Lally, Paul Vincent
Alisa Rodriquez Zachary Rose Mason Ruppe Harrison Salisbury Kai Sanfilippo Jackson Schelzig Norah Schlegel Josie Scholtz Gabriel Scialdone Kylie Scobee Emily Sherman Mia Sickles Peter Sobczak Thomas Stafford III Aiden Stasek Despoina Stavrulakis Aidan Stojic Emma Stratford Phoebe Sutherland Elijah Tarry Adam Tenerowicz Ella Tenerowicz Cole Tisza Larson Toil Mason Travis Hailey Turk Emilia Ullom Joshua Underation Annika VanderHorst Joseph Wagner Adam Ward Nikolas Wassmer Kal Weaver Casey Whitaker Finn Williams Roan Williams Camille Wilson Cyril Yuhas
Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Jason Martin, Bay High Principal Ramsey Inman, Bay High Asst. Principal Matt Spellman, Athletic/Activities Director
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As Superintendent Scot T. Prebles starts his second year with Bay Village Schools, he and his team prepare to roll out the district’s new Strategic Plan, just in time for the 2023-24 school year. It’s been a busy first year for this new Bay Village resident, so we sat down with him to find out how this year may be different, his goals for this school year, more about the new Strategic Plan and what he likes most about being a Bay Village resident.
ELLA TENEROWICZ
ANDREW LAZOWSKI
D I S T R I C T
Rolling Out the New Strategic Plan: A Q&A with Superintendent Scot Prebles
SUMMER FACILITIES UPDATE
continued from page 1 JACKSON SCHELZIG
S C H O O L
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Strategic Plan Q&A CHARLOTTE REISING
C I T Y
A Report to the Community on the Business of Our City Schools
440-617-7300 www.bayk12.org ELISE KELLEY
V I L L A G E
CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT #1
District Office Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Meghan Rohde, Treasurer
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we may even add more. Treasurer Meghan Rohde and I will both be there, and we are happy to talk to you about the district and answer any questions you may have. Coffee Chats for the 2023-24 school year: • Sept. 12, 2023: 7:30 a.m., Java Bay • Nov. 2, 2023: 11:30 a.m., Bay Library • Jan. 19, 2024: 7:30 a.m., Mojo’s • Mar 20, 2024: 6 p.m., Board of Education • May 10, 2024: 10 a.m., Bay Provisions Q. Finally, we hear you and Leah found a house... congratulations! What do you like best about being a Villager? A. We did! We moved in before summer break, and the best part is, the house is within walking distance to my office, and I am getting in a lot of steps walking back and forth. We love the neighborhood, and we really enjoy being close to the lake. We’ve been exploring all the different walking paths throughout the city. Everyone has been very welcoming, and we love our adopted hometown. We are truly proud to be in Bay!
Over the summer, the district started the process for conducting a facilities audit as part of a complimentary service offered by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCS). Once this assessment of our district’s facilities is complete, results will be shared publicly. Part of the district’s strategic plan and budget involves investing in buildings and grounds, and here are some of the capital improvement projects our facilities team and their vendors completed this summer: • Concrete curb repair at Bay High, Bay Middle and Westerly. • Upgrades and installations of additional security cameras at school buildings. • Repitching the roof over the Normandy Library to eliminate water issues. • Creation of a vestibule area at the Glenview Center. • Gym floor refinishing at Bay High and the Community Gym at Bay Middle. • LED lighting conversion continues at all district buildings. • Miscellaneous door replacements, tuckpointing and HVAC upgrades.
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Q. Wow! It’s so hard to believe you’re already starting your second year with Bay Village Schools. How do you think this year will be different from last year? A. For the last 15 months, I’ve made it a point to get to know this community; from the faculty and staff, to Mayor Koomar and his team; from the students and their parents, to the residents; and of course, the Supt. Prebles and Bay High Key Club members work the Kiwanis curly fry booth at Bay Days. civic and spiritual leaders. I have listened and I have learned. Getting to know everyone a little better has truly helped me understand their wants and needs in a school Then our Board of Education went to work during Board work district, and the expectations they have, which align beautifully sessions to determine how to measure the success of the new with our new Strategic Plan. It has been a busy first year, but also Strategic Plan; each titled Indicators of Success. These indicators a very rewarding one, and I wouldn’t change one day. I continue to range from ensuring each student graduates with a Personal Success be overwhelmed by the support of this district. Plan to sharing publicly that year-end expenditures are equal to or less than forecast projections. Some specific indicators that you Q. What are some of your goals for the 2023-24 school year? might find interesting include: creation of a Northeast Ohio-based A. Quite simply to successfully roll out the new Strategic Plan, so database for student internship and networking opportunities; we can continue to move the district forward and expedite Bay reimagined model classrooms; reducing the district’s environmental Village Schools’ path to greatness. The district has always been on footprint; and consistent two-way communication with all district the greatness path. Now we will meet expectations and achieve stakeholders. priorities through a strong, well thought out Strategic Plan. Our hardworking Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) laid the Q. Where can Bay Village residents get a copy of this Strategic foundation, our Staff and Administrative Team filled in the framework Plan Booklet? and our Board of Education created the indicators of success. A. Great question! We printed copies of the booklet, which will be available at each of our district buildings in the main offices. We Q. Can you give us the CliffsNotes version of the new Strategic Plan? will also have copies available at Bay Village City Hall; Bay Village A. Absolutely! The Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) Senior Center; Bay Library; Bay Provisions; Java Bay; and Mojoís. signed off on its work in early July, the Board of Education approved These booklets are scheduled to be in place by mid-September. the Strategic Plan last month and now the district will lean in to honor the plan’s Purpose, to Prepare Bay Graduates who are: Critical Q. What if someone has a question about the Strategic Plan? Thinkers; Creative Problem Solvers; Empathetic Communicators; A. I am always available by phone (440-617-7300), but I encourage Engaged Citizens; and Resilient Learners. families and residents to stop by one of our Coffee Chats this school year so I can answer questions in person. We have five Coffee Chats From this Purpose Statement, we developed Five Priorities that scheduled at different times and places throughout the city, and align with the statement: Learning, Culture, Instruction, Accountability and Community. Continued on back page
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Bay Village City School District 377 Dover Center Road Bay Village, OH 44140
BAY HIGH SCHOOL CL ASS of 2023 G R A D U A T E S i n t h e t o p 5 % o f t h e c l a s s b a s e d o n g r a de p o i n t av er ag e
Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Amy Huntley Beth Lally Paul Vincent
ECRWSS 44140
ABIGAIL DENT
ANDREW MOLD
BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140
JAMES CHILTON
LILY FREY
To see a complete list of the 2023 Scholarships and Awards night booklet, please visit: bit.ly/AcademicAwardsNight2023 Sarah Afiya Maria Ahrendt Will Allen John Allerding Jhelysse Anthony Sean Anthony Owen Ballog Ava Behringer Carla Bird Frank Bird III Ruth Bisson Amelia Bohac Evan Bottone Muriel Bourn Ayden Brace Bridget Brown Emily Buchanan Sophia Buckingham Katherine Bunsey Amy Burgy Katherine Burlingame Conrad Burt Aliza Butchart Anthony Buttari Nolan Cain Michael Campbell Lillian Capretto Allison Caputo Joshua Carpenter Catalina Cartwright Brynn Chalmers Lillian Chamberlain Andrew Chesterfield James Chilton Benjamin Church Reed Clark William Clements Ava Cockburn
Sheldon Coffman Raymond Cox Nathan Dacek Ann Davenport Lillian-Dawn Day Miya DeBolt Abigail Dent Brandon DiMare Hannah Dixon Grady Dodd Thomas Donahue Renee Duffy Alexa Dupal Adrianne Dupps Nathan Earl Malachi Edgerly Audrey Edwards Isabella Emery Million Evans Elizabeth Farrell John Finley Meredith Florez Caroline Foreman Charlotte Forsyth James Fowles Brigid Fox Lily Frey Jennifer Fuehrer Isabella Fusco Emma Gaffney Carson Gergye Owen Gerig Cassidy Granzier Geoffrey Greunke Emilia Gulley Elizabeth Haas Rand Hardy Nathan Hart
Wishing the Bay High Class of 2023 a bright and brilliant future!
Hailey Hartman Nikki Hartman Caitlyn Hartzell Matthew Hein Russ Henrich Joseph Hinshaw Ella Holmes Jason Houk Aamna Imran Ethan Jacobs Maura Jansen Tristen Jordan Madeline Josie Jennifer Kasunick Elise Kelley Alle Kemm Elizabeth Kibbey Maureen Killeen Brandon Knaack Julianne Koss Lila Koury Simon Lade Parker Lake Kristina Laraway Nina Victoria LaRosa Molly Lazard Andrew Lazowski Patrick Lehane John Lekan Benjamin Linson Elizabeth Lis Rocco Lombardi Charles Macfarlane David Macfarlane Elizabeth Majercik Ryann Marcis Lucy Mastromatteo Lauren Maxwell
Annabella Mayer Jacob McCleary Bridget McDermott Kayla McNamara Griffin Meadows Addison Meaux Joseph Medina Maravi Isadora Miller Margaret Millett Regan Milligan Andrew Mold Miles Moore Emma Morton Emerson Murphy Luke Nageotte Halley Nguyen Ryan Nolan Morgan Norcross Cesar Ortiz Grant Ospelt Jack Oster Luka Pandurevic Madison Parker Cayden Periandri Blake Petz Jacob Petz Adriana Pirinelli Rachel Ploenzke Sarina Poling Lillian Pottinger-Moore Maeve Ransom Iain Ray Lillian Reilly Charlotte Reising Ella Reitz Georgia Rice Jeannine Rickson Molly Rodgers
Bay Village Board of Education Dr. Scott Schulz, President Dr. Andrey Stojic, Vice President Members: Amy Huntley, Beth Lally, Paul Vincent
Alisa Rodriquez Zachary Rose Mason Ruppe Harrison Salisbury Kai Sanfilippo Jackson Schelzig Norah Schlegel Josie Scholtz Gabriel Scialdone Kylie Scobee Emily Sherman Mia Sickles Peter Sobczak Thomas Stafford III Aiden Stasek Despoina Stavrulakis Aidan Stojic Emma Stratford Phoebe Sutherland Elijah Tarry Adam Tenerowicz Ella Tenerowicz Cole Tisza Larson Toil Mason Travis Hailey Turk Emilia Ullom Joshua Underation Annika VanderHorst Joseph Wagner Adam Ward Nikolas Wassmer Kal Weaver Casey Whitaker Finn Williams Roan Williams Camille Wilson Cyril Yuhas
Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Jason Martin, Bay High Principal Ramsey Inman, Bay High Asst. Principal Matt Spellman, Athletic/Activities Director
AUGUST 2 023
A
As Superintendent Scot T. Prebles starts his second year with Bay Village Schools, he and his team prepare to roll out the district’s new Strategic Plan, just in time for the 2023-24 school year. It’s been a busy first year for this new Bay Village resident, so we sat down with him to find out how this year may be different, his goals for this school year, more about the new Strategic Plan and what he likes most about being a Bay Village resident.
ELLA TENEROWICZ
ANDREW LAZOWSKI
D I S T R I C T
Rolling Out the New Strategic Plan: A Q&A with Superintendent Scot Prebles
SUMMER FACILITIES UPDATE
continued from page 1 JACKSON SCHELZIG
S C H O O L
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Strategic Plan Q&A CHARLOTTE REISING
C I T Y
A Report to the Community on the Business of Our City Schools
440-617-7300 www.bayk12.org ELISE KELLEY
V I L L A G E
CLEVELAND, OH PERMIT #1
District Office Scot T. Prebles, Superintendent Meghan Rohde, Treasurer
ANNABELLA MAYER
B A Y
PAID
we may even add more. Treasurer Meghan Rohde and I will both be there, and we are happy to talk to you about the district and answer any questions you may have. Coffee Chats for the 2023-24 school year: • Sept. 12, 2023: 7:30 a.m., Java Bay • Nov. 2, 2023: 11:30 a.m., Bay Library • Jan. 19, 2024: 7:30 a.m., Mojo’s • Mar 20, 2024: 6 p.m., Board of Education • May 10, 2024: 10 a.m., Bay Provisions Q. Finally, we hear you and Leah found a house... congratulations! What do you like best about being a Villager? A. We did! We moved in before summer break, and the best part is, the house is within walking distance to my office, and I am getting in a lot of steps walking back and forth. We love the neighborhood, and we really enjoy being close to the lake. We’ve been exploring all the different walking paths throughout the city. Everyone has been very welcoming, and we love our adopted hometown. We are truly proud to be in Bay!
Over the summer, the district started the process for conducting a facilities audit as part of a complimentary service offered by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCS). Once this assessment of our district’s facilities is complete, results will be shared publicly. Part of the district’s strategic plan and budget involves investing in buildings and grounds, and here are some of the capital improvement projects our facilities team and their vendors completed this summer: • Concrete curb repair at Bay High, Bay Middle and Westerly. • Upgrades and installations of additional security cameras at school buildings. • Repitching the roof over the Normandy Library to eliminate water issues. • Creation of a vestibule area at the Glenview Center. • Gym floor refinishing at Bay High and the Community Gym at Bay Middle. • LED lighting conversion continues at all district buildings. • Miscellaneous door replacements, tuckpointing and HVAC upgrades.
STAY CONNECTED WITH BAY SCHOOLS
fb.com/bayvillageschools
@BaySchoolsOH @BayMiddleSchool @BayAthletics @BayWesterly @BaySchoolsSupt @BayNormandy
DONT FORGET TO VOTE! Tuesday, November 7 is a General Election.
@bay_village_schools
Q. Wow! It’s so hard to believe you’re already starting your second year with Bay Village Schools. How do you think this year will be different from last year? A. For the last 15 months, I’ve made it a point to get to know this community; from the faculty and staff, to Mayor Koomar and his team; from the students and their parents, to the residents; and of course, the Supt. Prebles and Bay High Key Club members work the Kiwanis curly fry booth at Bay Days. civic and spiritual leaders. I have listened and I have learned. Getting to know everyone a little better has truly helped me understand their wants and needs in a school Then our Board of Education went to work during Board work district, and the expectations they have, which align beautifully sessions to determine how to measure the success of the new with our new Strategic Plan. It has been a busy first year, but also Strategic Plan; each titled Indicators of Success. These indicators a very rewarding one, and I wouldn’t change one day. I continue to range from ensuring each student graduates with a Personal Success be overwhelmed by the support of this district. Plan to sharing publicly that year-end expenditures are equal to or less than forecast projections. Some specific indicators that you Q. What are some of your goals for the 2023-24 school year? might find interesting include: creation of a Northeast Ohio-based A. Quite simply to successfully roll out the new Strategic Plan, so database for student internship and networking opportunities; we can continue to move the district forward and expedite Bay reimagined model classrooms; reducing the district’s environmental Village Schools’ path to greatness. The district has always been on footprint; and consistent two-way communication with all district the greatness path. Now we will meet expectations and achieve stakeholders. priorities through a strong, well thought out Strategic Plan. Our hardworking Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) laid the Q. Where can Bay Village residents get a copy of this Strategic foundation, our Staff and Administrative Team filled in the framework Plan Booklet? and our Board of Education created the indicators of success. A. Great question! We printed copies of the booklet, which will be available at each of our district buildings in the main offices. We Q. Can you give us the CliffsNotes version of the new Strategic Plan? will also have copies available at Bay Village City Hall; Bay Village A. Absolutely! The Strategic Vision Advisory Committee (SVAC) Senior Center; Bay Library; Bay Provisions; Java Bay; and Mojoís. signed off on its work in early July, the Board of Education approved These booklets are scheduled to be in place by mid-September. the Strategic Plan last month and now the district will lean in to honor the plan’s Purpose, to Prepare Bay Graduates who are: Critical Q. What if someone has a question about the Strategic Plan? Thinkers; Creative Problem Solvers; Empathetic Communicators; A. I am always available by phone (440-617-7300), but I encourage Engaged Citizens; and Resilient Learners. families and residents to stop by one of our Coffee Chats this school year so I can answer questions in person. We have five Coffee Chats From this Purpose Statement, we developed Five Priorities that scheduled at different times and places throughout the city, and align with the statement: Learning, Culture, Instruction, Accountability and Community. Continued on back page