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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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Area schools struggle to make the grade
While four school districts within The Free Press Standard’s circulation area maintained a C on the 2019 Ohio State Report card, Conotton Valley Union Local School District advanced from a D to a C while Brown Local and Southern Local slipped from a C to a D. The five C districts included Carrollton Exempted Village School District (CEVSD), Conotton Valley, Minerva, Sandy Valley and Edison. Carrollton Exempted Village School District The overall grade for the five schools within the CEVSD for the 2018-19 school year was: Augusta Elementary School – C Bell-Herron Middle School – C Carrollton Elementary School – C Carrollton High School – C
Dellroy Elementary School – B In addition to the overall grade, the report card also lists letter grades for Achievement – Progress Gap Closing – Graduation Rate – Improving At-Risk K-3 reader – Preparation for Success. Augusta elementary school received a C for Achievement, F for Progress, A for Gap Closing and C for Improving At-Risk. Bell-Herron Middle School received a D for Achievement, C for Progress, D for Gap Closing. Carrollton elementary school received a C for Achievement, D for Progress, A for Gap Closing and C for Improving At-Risk. Carrollton High School received a D for Achievement, D for Progress, B for Gap Closing, B for Graduation Rate and F for Prepared for Success.
Dellroy elementary school received a C for Achievement, B for Progress, A for Gap Closing and C for Improving At-Risk. Comments Commenting on the State Report Card results, Dr. David Quattrochi, Superintendent of the CEVSD said: “Overall, I am pleased with the progress our students are making. Our teachers and staff do a great job of educating students and setting high expectations for their learning. On the contrary, I have met with Rep. Don Jones (Carroll County’s State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly) on several occasions to discuss concerns with the current state
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Schools are judged in specific areas In addition to an overall grade letter, the 2019 Ohio School Report card includes letter grades for each school within the school district in six other criteria areas. They include: - The Achievement Component, which represents whether student performance on state tests met established thresholds and how well students performed on tests overall. A new indicator measures chronic absenteeism. - The Progress component looks closely at the growth that all students are making based on their past performances. - The Gap Closing component shows how well schools are meeting
the performance expectations for our most vulnerable students in English language arts, math, graduation and English language proficiency. - The Graduation Rate component looks at the percent of students who are successfully finishing high school with a diploma in four or five years. - The Improving At-Risk K-3 Readers component looks at how successful the school is at improving at-risk K-3 readers. - The Prepared for Success component looks at how well prepared Ohio’s students are for all future opportunities, whether training in a technical field or preparing for work or college.
Carrollton, area schools shine at band show By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent The Carrollton High School Band played host and welcomed six other high school bands to their annual Band Extravaganza! The weather perfect evening began with a welcome from Carrollton High School Principal Dave Davis to introduce the pride of Carrollton High School. Davis praised all the students who work so hard to put the show and music together for our entertainment. Carrollton Band Head Director David Dickerhoof, percussion instructor Nick Kopko, danceline instructor Makaela Bennett and assistant directors Jordon Provost and Lori Strader were obviously proud of our Warrior Band.
Malvern High School Band was the first to take the field and presented music from Queen. Director Jeneva Ford led them through “Crazy Thing Called Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and several more crowd pleasers. The band showed excellent movement on the field and kept those rows straight. The highlight was on majorette Chyanne Ford, who presented a spotless routine. Manchester High School Band included 65 members, their color guard and their dancing panther mascot. They featured the song “Ex’s and Oh’s” and performed field shapes to the song. They were directed by Glenn Oliver and Veronica Clark. The largest band of the evening was
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The seven bands who performed at the Carrollton High School Warrior Band’s 2019 Band Extravaganza Saturday evening at Community Field stadium are shown as they massed to perform “God Bless the USA” under the direction of Carrollton High School Band Director David Dickerhoof.
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Bands’ joint performance remembers Sept. 11 events (Editor’s note: Following is the text read by Craig Brooks, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the Carrollton High School Warrior Band’s 2019 Extravaganza prior to the playing of God Bless the USA by the seven bands who performed at the show). At this time, I would like to recall for everyone the events that occurred 17 years ago on September 11, 2001…. Altogether, 2,977 innocent men, women, and children lost their lives in attacks meant to terrorize our nation. They had been going about their day
– harming no one – when sudden evil struck. We will never undo the pain and injustice borne that terrible morning, nor will we ever forget those we lost. On September 11, 2001, amid shattered glass, twisted steel, and clouds of dust, the spirit of America shone through. We remember the sacrifice of strangers and first responders who rushed into darkness to carry others from danger. We remember the unbreakable bonds of unity we felt in the long days that followed – how we
held each other, how we came to our neighbor’s aid, how we prayed for one another. We recall how Americans of every station joined together to support the survivors in their hour of need and to heal our Nation in the years that followed. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ‘Patriot Day’ and has requested the observance of a nationwide moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. every year on September 11. Today, we can honor those
we lost by building a Nation worthy of their memories. Let us also live up to the selfless example of the heroes who gave of themselves in the face of such great evil. “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “Let every nation know, whether it
wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and success of liberty. This much we pledge – and more.” ~ John F. Kennedy I now ask that we observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the innocent lives lost on 9/11 and in honor of the greatest nation in the history of the world – the United States of America. May we never forget…and may God always bless America. Thank you.
Commissioners urge resident participation in 2020 Census By NANCY SCHAAR FPS Correspondent Carroll County Commissioner Bob Wirkner stressed the importance of the upcoming 2020 United States census to county residents. Wirkner explained that every resident of the county needs to be accounted for. Taking part in the census does not put any resident at risk for higher taxes or charges of any kind. “Funding for our schools, figures needed for grant writing, the counting of the elections, are all used to benefit county residents,” said Wirkner. The funds benefit every member of the county and all of the tax payers and the counting of the population is a vital factor towards funding, accord-
ing to Wirkner. Commissioners met with Alison Redmond, from CORSA (County Risk Sharing Authority) to discuss county buildings and recent appraisals. Redmond reminded commissioners that they had previously chosen to insure the courthouse at reproduction costs rather than replacement costs. She said the renewal is due next year and will be done every four years. Commissioners Jeff Ohler and Wirkner both agreed that reproduction costs would give us our courthouse back not just a block building to serve the purpose. Redmond said that the old total for insured buildings was $65,357,713. The new total for insured values will be $72,570,705. The increase is by
$7,212,992 or 11%. The premium will increase $3,606. A discussion was held regarding the motion approving a healthcare plan last Monday. Commissioners agreed to rescind the motion and a new one was made and approved. They agreed to accept Hummel group for all benefits except dental coverage. The dental plan from CEBCO was approved for three years. Commissioner Bob Wirkner said the increases for next year still keeps the employees share below 15%. Wirkner stated he had received a letter from residents on Avalon Road asking that funds be used to fix the flooding at the bridge on their road. Wirkner explained as a county road, that decision would be up to the county engineer. The letter will be re-
ferred to him. The residents are asking for an architectural change to raise the bridge to avoid the yearly flooding. In other business commissioners: - ARE accepting applications for the position of Regional Planning Director. Information is available at the commissioners office. - APPROVED a Memorandum of Agreement for Services between the Secretary of State and Carroll County regarding Albert Intrusion Detection Services. - AGREED to permit Union County to use our county as their Nex Gen 911 fail over, which means Carroll County will provide a back up service if needed. - MET in executive session with County Prosecutor Steve Barnett to
discuss imminent court action. Following the session, commissioners approved a measure that will keep representation of local government with local officials in regard to the Opioid litigation. - AGREED to close portions of roads adjacent to the Algonquin Mill on Thursday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 13. - RECEIVED the dog pound report for Sep. 8 – Sep. 14 with four impounded, five adopted out, one redeemed, zero destroyed, one citation for no license and one citation for running at large. Also approved was the report for Sep. 15 – Sep. 21 with three impounded, two adopted out, one redeemed, zero destroyed, one citation for no license and one citation for running at large.
Drive-thru flu shot clinic, drug take-back to be held Oct. 3
The Carroll County General Health District will hold its fifth annual drivethru flu shot clinic on Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Yes, there is no need to get out of your car. Each year, the district has vaccinated between 170-180 individuals in this easy and convenient way to get your annual flu shot. “We had a goal to vaccinate 300 people last year, we didn’t quite make it! Let’s try again this year. Please help the Carroll County General Health District protect our community twice – get your flu shot and bring in old and expired medications during the drug take back”, says Kelly Engelhart, director of nursing.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six (6) months of age and older get a flu vaccine very year, especially those at high risk of developing complications from the flu. This includes: children 6 months to 2 years; adults 65 years of age and older; pregnant women and women up to two weeks postpartum; residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities; and individuals with chronic medical conditions; and those with weakened immune systems. During the drive thru flu shot clinic, the CGCHD will only be immunizing people 3 years and older; if you have a child under the age of three, please call the CCGHD at 330-327-4866 ext.
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1530 to schedule an appointment or visit your family physician. Bring insurance cards, Medicaid, or Medicare cards along with driver’s license so the cost of the vaccine can be billed. Most private insurances are accepted. With insurance, the cost of the flu vaccine is free – the health district bills your insurance per vaccine. Without proof of insurance the cost is $25. Forms can be printed from the Carroll County General Health District website and filled out prior to the clinic. This will allow you to get through the clinic at a quicker pace. Visit: www. carroll-lhd.org. for the immunization forms. The annual drive thru flu shot clin-
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ic is used to test the Carroll County General Health District’s preparedness in responding to emergencies in the community. The Health District partners with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office to hold a Drug Take Back Day during the entire time of the flu clinic. One can just drop off medication and leave without going through the flu clinic. The Coalition for a Drug-Free Carroll County will also be at the event and distributing the drug deactivating Doterra bags to community members. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Carroll County General Health District Nursing Division at 330-627-4866 ext. 1530.
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