33 Milford Road, Suite 1Hudson, Ohio 44236

Phone: 330-655-2247Fax: 330-655-2535Website: www.sixdistrict.com

Six District School Offices:

Cuyahoga Falls: 330-926-3800

Hudson: 330-653-1200

Roosevelt (Kent): 330-676-7600

Stow-Munroe Falls: 330-689-5445

Tallmadge: 330-633-3291

Woodridge: 330-928-9074Six DistrictEducational Compact

Culinary Arts • Stow-Munroe FallsConstruction Technologies

Roosevelt

Executive Director’s Message .......................................................2

Compact Successes....................................................................3-4

Compact Collaborations .................................................................5

Community Outreach ......................................................................6

Teacher Recognition .......................................................................7

Compact Completers ..................................................................7-8

Math Workshops .............................................................................9

Compact Plan for Future ................................................................9

Student Learner Success ...............................................................9

COMPACT COMPASS: THE FOUR E’s INITIATIVE .........................10

Representative Randy Clites ........................................................10

State Senator John Eklund ...........................................................10

Diane Burbick Conference ...........................................................11

Chemical Abuse Reduced by Education (C.A.R.E.) ....................12

Reading and Writing Festival .......................................................13

Accomplishments ...................................................................14-16

Project SEARCH .............................................................................17

A.C.E. Academy..............................................................................18

Leadership Stow ...........................................................................19

Student Ambassador Leadership Training .................................19

Visitation Days ...............................................................................19

Middle School Counselor Tours ...................................................19

Makers of Tomorrow.....................................................................20

Job Training Coordination ............................................................20

Occupational Work Study .............................................................20

Screening and Placement ............................................................21

Family and Consumer Sciences ..................................................21

Saturday Family Anger Management Program .........................21

Enrollment ......................................................................................22

Career Passports ...........................................................................22

Summer School/GRADS ...............................................................22

Career-Technical/Special Education ...........................................23

Career Assessment Center...........................................................23

Compact Services and Programs ................................................24

Compact Committees .............................................................25-28

Compact Officials ..........................................................................28

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Automotive Technologies • Cuyahoga Falls

Programming and Software Development Stow-Munroe Falls

Early Childhood Professions• Tallmadge

Electronics, Robotics and Programming • Roosevelt

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST 50 YEARSAs we begin the 2019-2020 school year, the Six District Educational Compact kicks off a year of celebration of our first 50 years. When the Compact was first proposed in 1969, Ohio Department of Education officials said this groundbreaking collaboration would never work. The idea that six superintendents and six Boards of Education would agree to pool their resources to offer career and technical education to students from six different communities was absurd. But a creative and visionary group of school leaders made it happen.

Now 50 years later, our Compact offers a wide range of College Tech Prep programs, shared business services, special education programming, summer school, the Summa Compact Partnership, Pathway Project, Saturday Family Workshop, Saturday Family Anger Management, C.A.R.E., Project SEARCH and FOUR E’s INITIATIVE. In addition, the Compact sponsors special events such as the Reading and Writing Festival, Aeronautics Careers Experience and the Diane Burbick Conference on Math and Science for Middle School Girls. You can read more details about these initiatives in this Annual Report.

COMPACT PLAN FOR THE FUTUREDuring this celebratory year, we will embark on a journey of discovery of new opportunities for student learning that addresses the workforce and economic needs of Northeast Ohio. These projects include staff professional development and partnerships with new businesses and industries, including health care, manufacturing and information technology.

Last spring, a committee met to identify potential CTE offerings, special education needs and equity/access issues in order to set a forward thinking direction. Using a framework that emphasizes the strengths of our first 50 years, we focused on collaboration and cooperation, as well as our fiscally efficient operations and effective services. New challenges lie ahead as we develop effective, innovative and purposeful programs and services. We continue to communicate the true value of a Career-Technical education with students and parents, emphasizing how CTE can reduce college debt. With our unique history of convening stakeholders in meaningful conversations, we will advance the Six District Educational Compact to a new level. Our Compact Plan for the Future is truly a vision for success.

CHANGES TO CAREER PASSPORTS, LEGISLATORS’ VISITSThanks to the recommendations of a dedicated Task Force, Compact Superintendents approved changes to the Career Passports initiative. Beginning in 2020, completers, who meet the criteria, will receive a new Compact Passport—Excellence in Career-Technical Education. This new Passport is considered a document which indicates the quality and honesty of student performance in a workforce development program.

State Representative Randi Clites and State Senator John Eklund visited Career-Technical programs at Roosevelt High School last spring. The legislators were interested in seeing how CTE funding in the new state biennium budget will impact education.

SAYING GOODBYEWe said goodbye to supporters of the Compact, who retired this year, including:

At the Compact: Christina Hickman, GRADS Coordinator; John Wachevec, Work Study Coordinator assigned to Hudson and Woodridge

At Hudson: Kathryn Sines, TreasurerAt Stow-Munroe Falls: Tom Martinelli, Guidance

Department ChairAt Tallmadge: Dr. Sharon Hall, Gifted and Talented

CoordinatorWe also mark the death of Kathleen Repinski, who served as a Student Learner Success tutor at Roosevelt after her retirement as a special education teacher. Kathy died on July 6, 2019.

IN DEDICATION TO DR. HAROLD WILSONWe dedicate this Annual Report in memory of Dr. Harold Wilson, retired superintendent of the Cuyahoga Falls City Schools who died in March 2019. Dr. Wilson was one of the founding superintendents of the Six District Educational Compact. His extraordinary vision led to the approval of the first Compact by the Ohio Department of Education and the State Superintendent of Schools. Over the years, Dr. Wilson remained a staunch supporter of the Compact and its innovative programs.

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Mary Jane StanchinaExecutive Director

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The largest number of students in the history of Marketing Management at Roosevelt High School competed at the International DECA Career Development Conference in Orlando in late April. Twenty-one students representing five of the Six District

Educational Compact schools were involved. Roosevelt juniors Stanley Keith and Nathan Montanari won first place in the Independent Business Plan event, competing against 150 others in the finals. Roosevelt seniors Drew Ferrell and Jon Touma were top 10 finalists in the Finance Services Operations Research event.

Entrepreneurship students at Tallmadge High School visited the Kent State University campus last spring and took part in an entrepreneurial workshop designed to increase the students’ awareness and knowledge of the venture formation process. Lynn Buchinsky, a LaunchNET Venture Advisor, facilitated multiple hands-on activities.

A new building will be constructed on the Hudson High School campus for the Hudson Automotive Technologies program. Groundbreaking is expected this spring with construction projected to be completed by the start of the 2020 school year. The current facility is located on the Hudson Middle School campus.

In December, Health Careers Technologies students hosted a local HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competition for 66 students. They competed in 13 different events, including healthcare knowledge, health professions skills-based leadership and team events. Thirty-three students advanced to the Northeast Regional HOSA Competition in January.

Programming and Software Development students Emily Rediger, Hudson; Vonn Wheatley, Roosevelt; and John Bowersock, Hudson, took third place in the CoolTech Challenge. They each won $100 for their innovation/app design.

Programming and Software Development student Vonn Wheatley, Roosevelt, took first place in the state Business Professionals Association competition in C+ Programming. Wheatley also won first place in Digital Communication and Design and second in C-Sharp Programming at regionals. Adrienne Shartle, Cuyahoga Falls, who took first at regionals in web design, also competed at state BPA.

Senior Teaching Professions student Gracie Wyckoff, Roosevelt, placed in the Top 5 in the job interview category in the state competition for Educators Rising held at Capital University. Selected on the basis of her cover letter and resume, she interviewed with a panel of professionals, advancing to compete at the national level in Dallas, Texas.

From left, Tallmadge students Sam Seeker, Jake Reifsnyder and Christian Sickler won first place in a business idea generation competition.

Seniors who competed at the Educators Rising Conference, from left, Jacy Kupfer, Roosevelt; Kiersten Hilliard, Stow-Munroe Falls; Brooke Britton, Stow-Munroe Falls; Gracie Wyckoff, Roosevelt; Bill Wolford, Roosevelt; Miranda Shovestull, Roosevelt; Lindsey Ryan, Stow-Munroe Falls; and Paige Paxton, Stow-Munroe Falls.

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Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies students placed in the annual Student Model Home Design Contest. Pictured from left are Noah Lovas, Roosevelt; Max Meeker, Cuyahoga Falls; Mark Montgomery, Stow-Munroe Falls; and Jarod Shumaker, Tallmadge. Also competing was Tristan Grant, Tallmadge. The teams designed a multi-unit townhouse.

Tallmadge Entrepreneurship students who placed in Business Professionals of America competitions included Brooke Santomauro, first in Accounting and second in Banking and Finance, and Brayden Hopkins, first in Management, Marketing and Human Resources. Brooke later placed in the Top 10 at the state BPA competition.

Roosevelt Business and Sports Management students competed at the Business Professionals of America contests. Brian Alexander placed seventh at the state BPA in Extemporaneous Speech after placing first at regionals. Derek Combs, Sam Whitmore

and Stephen Gruber, placed eighth in Small Business Management at state BPA after placing first at regionals.

Four Early Childhood Professions students were gold winners at the FCCLA regional contest and advanced to competition at the state level. Pictured from left are Audrianah Johnson, Cuyahoga Falls; Cassidy Shaffer, Cuyahoga Falls; Amanda Herring, Stow-Munroe Falls; and Danielle Maurer, Hudson.

IT Academy with CompTIA and CISCO students Zachary Jenkins, Roosevelt, and Kamden Watts, Tallmadge, competed in the Business Professionals of America state competition.

Engineering Academy students received Audio Technica Distinguished Student Awards at the Celebrate Success event. Pictured are Rich Sprungle, Vice President of Operations at Audio Technica; Brendan Schmitt, Stow-Munroe Falls; Robert Tobin, Hudson; Sydney Golden, Roosevelt; Nicolas Sabetta, Tallmadge; and Andrew Fuller, Woodridge. Also recognized were Anthony Sawyer, Roosevelt, and Norman MacKay, Hudson.

Tallmadge students Emily Tran and Sydney Marcum were elected to state leadership positions for the Family and Consumer Sciences State Executive Council. Emily will serve as president and Sydney will hold the First Vice President position.

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As one of the educational partners involved in ConxusNEO, a group dedicated to cultivating a network of manufacturers, educators, economic development professionals and public sector leaders throughout Summit County, the Compact participated in “Signing Day.”

Engineering Academy students toured Delta Systems in Streetsboro. Delta is a designer and manufacturer of switches, displays and electronic controls, which primarily serves the outdoor power industry.

Criminal Justice College Tech Prep at Cuyahoga Falls has a new partnership with Stark State College. Thanks to the newly developed articulation agreement,

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have the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. According to Angela Smith Alder, Coordinator of Justice Studies at Stark State College, students will be able to complete up to 12 college credits in criminal justice, all transferable to any college or university in Ohio.

From left, students who met with Eaton Corporation representatives, Vonn Wheatley, Roosevelt; Vincent Carbone, Stow-Munroe Falls; Arianna Savage, Stow-Munroe Falls; and Antonio Jensen, Roosevelt.

As part of BusinessTECH18, Programming and Software Technologies students attended “Passport to IT Careers”

hosted by RITE, Regional Information Technology Engagement. Students participated in round-table discussions and interacted with local companies that showcased their IT jobs and career pathways in computer science, information systems and other technology pathways.

A piece of testing equipment called an Oscillating Disc Rheometer (ODR) was recently donated to the polymers program at Stow-Munroe Falls by Firestone Polymers with special help from Terry Hogan, General Manager, Product Development.

Teams of Culinary Arts Level II students worked with professional guest chefs to prepare and serve special lunches in January giving them the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with an industry-level chef and learn

restaurant management skills. Professional chefs Dan Worthington, a 2011 completer from Stow-Munroe Falls, and Eugene Wilson and Brooks Fonseca of Big Eu’es BBQ in Cuyahoga Falls volunteered their time to offer advice and demonstrate technical expertise.

Senior AHCF students benefit from hearing about the Austen Simulation Center at Akron Children’s Hospital. Nursing educator Lori Ferrara, RN, helps organize the student experiences to observe different inter-professional courses. Programmable simulated mannequins are used to help train doctors and staff in the Simulation Center.

Level II Early Childhood Professions students receive professional development training sessions in addition to hands-on experiences. Training includes CPR, Communicable Disease, First Aid and Child Abuse Recognition.

Noah Juarovisech, Roosevelt, examines lab equipment.

From left, Sydney Justice, Roosevelt; Noah Beseda, Hudson; Madi Horrigan, Cuyahoga Falls; Noah Kirkland, Cuyahoga Falls; and Sami Staubs, Cuyahoga Falls.

From left, Alyssa Germano, Hudson; Ben Stasik, Tallmadge Fire Department; Cassidy Shaffer, Cuyahoga Falls; and Sarah Sesto, Stow-Munroe Falls, practice CPR during CPR certification training at the Tallmadge Fire Department.

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Davey Tree donated $10,000 to the Forestry and Landscape Management program. Pat Covey, Davey president and CEO, presented the check, which was combined with a $5,000 grant from the International Association of Arboriculture’s Tree Fund. Fifteen sets of climbing gear, including ropes, harnesses, and lanyards with giant carabiners, will upgrade equipment used in the class. Davey Tree has been a longtime partner of the Forestry program and a number of completers work for the company.

Tiffany Wilson, Cuyahoga Falls student in Construction Technologies, recently earned The President’s Volunteer Service award, which encourages citizens to live a life of service. Tiffany earned the award after volunteering at Paws and Prayers, a foster-based animal shelter in Akron.

Health Careers Technologies Club at Roosevelt presented volunteer coordinator Jan Pluck of Haven of Rest Ministries in Akron a check for $1,000. Club officers Natalie Frank, Roosevelt; Nina Ricchiuto, Stow-Munroe Falls; Katie Bunday, Stow-Munroe Falls; Lexie Hamp, Roosevelt; Enas Abu-Khalad, Roosevelt; Aubrey Richardson, Tallmadge; Kylee McKracken, Tallmadge; and Paige Lever, Stow-Munroe Falls, organized a “Change Wars” competition among Roosevelt’s 11 career programs with the money targeted to Haven of Rest.

Students in Level I Construction Technologies created and built a large “R” bookshelf to fill with canned goods as part of the annual canned good drive at Roosevelt High School. The Leadership Retreat Planning Committees of 2017 and 2018 brought their ideas to the program and Construction Tech students put their ideas and tools to work.

Roosevelt Athletic Health Care and Fitness students Kylie Hudson, Bea Hanna and Gwen Anderson donated “Baby Bundles” baskets to the Center of Hope and Miller House as an HPAC community outreach project. The baskets will be used to support the needs of families with infants. HPAC, Health

Professions Affinity Community, is a student-led program that empowers youth to become community health entrepreneurs.

Tallmadge DECA hosted a benefit concert called “Dark to Dawn” and raised more than $300 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. DECA members John Anicas and Brogan Burns organized the event and performed during the show.

Students in Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Falls participated in Career Days at Silver Lake and Lincoln Elementary Schools and showcased what students learn in the Six District Educational Compact College Tech Prep program. Guided by Student Ambassadors Emily Ulbrecht, Cuyahoga Falls, and Hannah Carlton, Cuyahoga Falls, first and second graders at Silver Lake Elementary were treated to hands-on demonstrations.

From left, Pat Covey, Davey Tree President and CEO; Brian Bachtel, Kent Schools Director of Career-Technical Education; and Mary Jane Stanchina, Executive Director, Six District Educational Compact; talk with Forestry and Landscape Management students.

From left, Catie Milton, HCT Club Advisor; Jan Pluck, Haven of Rest Volunteer Coordinator; Kylee McCracken, Tallmadge; Katie Bunday, Isabelle Garrett and Paige Lever.

From left, Brogan Burns, Parker Braccio and John Anicas.

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Early Childhood Education student Amanda Herring, 2018 Stow-Munroe Falls completer, received a Gold Place in Language and Literacy at the 2018 FCCLA Regional Competition in March and a Gold Rating at the State Career Development Event in April. Sarah Copperman, 2018 Hudson completer, received a Gold Place in Curriculum Unit Development at the Regional Competition.

Michael and Mallory Rogers Danks, Six District Educational Compact completers, both work as construction managers overseeing the planning and building of schools, parking garages and other large projects. Mike, a 2004 Stow-Munroe Falls graduate, is a Construction Technologies completer and Project Superintendent for CSS Construction Support Solutions. Mallory, a 2003 Woodridge graduate and Engineering Academy completer, is a project engineer at Thomarios handling proposals and bids, as well as managing her own assigned projects.

2015 Tallmadge graduate and completer of the Business/Marketing Pathway program, Madison Cox-Sheffler spoke to accounting and finance classes at Tallmadge High School. Madison is a student at Kent State University majoring in accounting and Computer Information Systems (CIS) and serves as a Student Ambassador for the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

2003 Roosevelt graduate and AHCF completer Jodi Hensel Baxter, Au.D., is a clinical assistant professor in Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State University. Recently, Jodi was one of 12 audiologists selected to participate in the Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology, a program for young audiologists sponsored by the

American Academy of Audiology.

Megan Montecalvo Andrella, a 2007 Roosevelt graduate and Teaching Professions completer, serves as Director of St. Joseph Early Learning Center in Randolph. Megan graduated from Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology and youth ministry.

Construction Technologies Level I students completed a storage building for Davey Elementary School in Kent. The shed will be used to store playground

equipment. Class members learned skills such as shingling, painting, roofing and installing scaffolding.

Students in Teaching Professions “adopted” three children and purchased presents on their gift lists as part of a Very Merry Christmas through the Ben Curtis Family Foundation. The project was funded through class fundraising efforts.

Teacher Recognition 2019As part of an eight-week Research Experience for Teachers (RET) hosted by The University of Akron’s Global Polymer Academy Outreach program, Stow-Munroe Falls Engineering Academy teacher David Helmick spent last summer researching 3D printing. Helmick teaches polymers and physics to Engineering Academy students and also teaches chemistry at Stow-Munroe Falls High School. He was one of 10 area high school teachers selected to take part in the program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Kasey Adelman was selected as a 2019 Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics Outstanding Teacher. Kasey teaches Algebra II and Advanced Algebra II, Calculus and Advanced Placement Calculus AB for the Engineering Academy and Algebra II at Roosevelt.

Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies (CADET) instructors Troy Spear and Jeff Bee at Roosevelt High School were awarded a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation.

Stow-Munroe Falls Programming and Software Development instructor Terri Whitmer received the 2018 RITE Teacher Reward. Whitmer was recognized for engaging students in IT and Computer Science by building interest, skills and knowledge, as well as providing experiences, and connections necessary for students to pursue IT careers.

From left, Lexi Petit, Stow-Munroe Falls; Gracie Wyckoff, Roosevelt; and Paige Paxton, Stow-Munroe Falls, wrapped gifts before delivering them.

Eva Paoloni, a 2010 Roosevelt graduate and AHCF completer, recently graduated from the University of Mount Union after completing a 27-month master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduating from The University of Akron in biology and psychology, Eva worked for a year in a chiropractor’s office to get patient care experience.

Gregory Grimes, 2011 Theater Arts Careers Academy completer from Tallmadge who is based in New York City, recently completed another successful run in the role of Scrooge at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. Since graduating as a musical theatre major from Bowling Green State University, Gregory has been working nonstop as a

professional actor, choreographer and stage manager.

Brianna Marie Bell, 2013 Theater completer from Stow-Munroe Falls, is currently playing a supporting role in the Broadway national tour of A Bronx Tale. She will perform this spring at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Brianna graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and has worked continuously as a professional actor, including multiple national tours and on a cruise ship.

Taylor Paxton, 2011 Stow-Munroe Falls graduate who completed Health Careers Technologies, graduated from The University of Akron and is now serving as a peace officer for Peninsula Township and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Charlie Lambert, 2011 Roosevelt graduate and Health Careers Technologies completer, obtained his EMT-P at The University

of Akron and continued his studies at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He took his funeral director licensure exam in December.

Fox Noland, a 2016 Stow-Munroe Falls graduate and Programming and Software Development completer, is a sophomore at The Ohio State University majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. Fox was the 2018 winner at MakeOHI/O competition and a winner of the winning design team at HAkron 3000 competition.

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Nick Belluardo is the Planning Manager of the Cleveland Airport System, where he oversees planning for current and future demands of Cleveland Hopkins Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport, as well as compliance with FAA regulations, federal grants and capital improvement projects.

Two 2015 Athletic Health Care and Fitness completers graduated from Ohio University in May 2019. From left, Anna Biasella, Cuyahoga Falls, graduated with a degree in nursing and Kate Downs, Woodridge, with a degree in Athletic Training.

Gabriella Mitchell, a 2018 graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls and an Early Childhood Professions completer, transformed her internship experience with Summit Educational Service Center’s Preschool into an assistant teaching position.

Conner Ball, a 2017 Roosevelt graduate and Construction Technologies completer, is currently attending Kent State University and is enrolled in the Construction Management Program. Conner used the C-Tags he earned in the program to receive credit for Construction Safety and Construction Technology courses.

Nick Belluardo oversees planning for Cleveland airports.

‘Empower in Math’ workshops held this year

Thanks to a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, Compact administrators and teachers are participating in workshops and other activities led by Dr. Kim Yoak. The collaborative sessions involving elementary to high school math curriculum included a book study and video conferences. The group will also meet in August 2019 for two days.

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Pictured from left, Samantha Pallotta, teacher from East Woods Elementary in Hudson, Facilitator Kim Yoak and Kris Gaijer,

Principal of Roberts Middle School in Cuyahoga Falls.

Compact Plan for the Future in brainstorming sessions

A group of district administrators, middle and high school counselors, special education personnel and others involved in Career-Technical Education gathered this spring on two different occasions to talk about possible new CTE programs and the redesign of others.

The group studied enrollment data, forecasts and projections from the State of Ohio, as well as the required process to open new programs in the Compact. Participants shared their thoughts and experiences with facilitators Tom Speaks and Chris DiMauro of the Impact Group in Hudson.

Compact Executive Director Mary Jane Stanchina offered ideas for new pathways, which could include Optical Technician, Graphic Arts, Video Production, Equine Science, Pharmacy Technician, Animal Care/Vet Tech and/or Fashion Design.

Standing from left, Chris DiMauro and Tom Speaks of the Impact Group glean ideas from the discussion held at their offices in Hudson.

Counselors representing Compact schools add their thoughts to the discussion.

Student Learner Success program provides one-on-one supportApproximately 161 students took advantage of the

Compact’s Student Learner Success program, which provides individualized instruction for College Tech Prep students who need tutoring for academic and career classes, as well as for standardized tests. Over the past few years, intervention has focused on Webxam online testing, ACT preparation and Capstone projects. Student Learner Success specialists also help with resumes, Career Passports and other tools.

Intervention specialists Audrey Bodnar of Stow-Munroe Falls, Lisa Emmett of Cuyahoga Falls and Sue Yanchar of Roosevelt also help keep parents, counselors, instructors and administrators informed about the progress of each student.

One student says, “In addition to receiving help on Health Careers Technology Capstone project, I was

able with two other HCT peers to win the state HOSA competition. I will enter Kent State University for a career in nursing.”

Another comments, “I have been accepted to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. That is all thanks to you.”

A third student says, “While I was not motivated to accept the support of this class, it grew on me quickly. Now I have improved my grades and will plan on doing the same thing next year.”

A parent commented, “Our son really seemed to do much better after he started to come to you for help in math. We appreciate all you have done with him.”

Middle School ‘Designing Your Future’ focus of 4E’s grant

As part of the continuation of the FOUR E’S INITIATIVE, various projects were developed to introduce teams of middle school students to career development. These focused on creating an innovative curriculum for eighth graders called “Designing Your Future.”

Consultants Kathy Myer and Ellen Erlanger worked with a group of middle school teachers, who helped pilot the career EXPLORE experience, which includes authentic service learning, project-based learning experiences and social/emotional learning connections.

According to Nicole Snider, Bolich Middle School, “The “Designing the Future” course allows the students to learn concepts in the classroom and then actually apply them in the real world. The course allows students to drive the curriculum and help make the community a better place.”

Chad Nash, Tallmadge Middle School, agrees, “Students get to identify the best of who they are by making a difference in their community and the world right now. They also get to look ahead by designing a

plan that incorporates their strengths and passions in future education/career goals.”

In addition, components were added to a software package called Empower2Employ, which allows all stakeholders access to information about transition and employment needs of students. It was developed by Mark Welfley of Welfley Technologies.

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New State Representative tours Compact programs

As part of her introduction to local education issues, newly-elected Ohio State Representative Randi Clites toured the Six District Educational Compact career technical education programs housed at Roosevelt high school. Representative Clites is serving her first term representing the 75th district in the Ohio General Assembly.

From left, Rep. Randi Clites talks with Roosevelt cosmetology students Mabinty Kromah, Tallmadge, and David Donelson-Cobourn, Roosevelt, about their future plans.

From left, Kent Superintendent George Joseph, Athletic Health Care & Training instructor Terry Slattery, Senator

John Eklund and Director of Career and Technical Education at Roosevelt Brian Bachtel.

From left, Kathy Meyer, Partnerships Make A Difference; Kelly Walmer, Bolich Middle School; Nicole Snider, Bolich Middle School; Chad Nash, Tallmadge Middle School; Emily Knight, Woodridge Middle School; Ellen Erlanger, Partnerships Make A Difference; Gina Johnson, Roberts Middle School.

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State Senator John Eklund visits CTE programs at Roosevelt

In order to learn more about opportunities available to students in his district, Ohio State Senator John Eklund spent a morning at Roosevelt High School seeing CTE programs firsthand. Eklund said he was particularly interested in College Credit Plus and manufacturing-related programs.

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WKYC-TV Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling shares story of her career path

Participants at the Diane Burbick Math and Science Conference for Middle School Girls heard about the career path of keynote speaker Betsy Kling, Chief Meteorologist at WKYC-TV in Cleveland. Kling described her favorite teachers and encouraged the girls to explore different opportunities while engaging their brains.

“I’m a middle school survivor,” she said, disarming the crowd with her honest and humorous remarks about growing up. “Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Find those who will support you. You will make it through middle school.”

Held in November, part of the mission of the Conference is to encourage girls to continue to take challenging math and science courses in high school. It featured interactive sessions with professional women, who discussed their careers in chemistry/polymers, physical therapy, nutrition, marketing/consulting and forensics.

RJ Braunscheidel, Woodridge High School Assistant Principal, and Ken Nadsady, electrical engineer, provided a father’s perspective. The two discussed parenting experiences with their daughters and responded to questions.

From left, Mark Manley, Assistant Superintendent of Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools; Betsy Kling, keynote speaker, and Mary Jane Stanchina, Executive Director of the Six District Educational Compact.

Chemistry comes to life in a seminar conducted by Lea Dudones, Senior Research Scientist at Lubrizol Advanced Materials.

Physical therapist Laura O’Keefe, PT, DPT, demonstrates an exercise.

Profession women panelists talk about their backgrounds with the audience. From left, Lea Dudones, Ph.D., Sandra Ridgeway Williams, Susan Burton Lowry, Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS, and Laura O’Keefe, PT, DPT.

Ken Nadsady and RJ Braunscheidel share their experiences as fathers of middle school girls.

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In April, the Six District Educational Compact C.A.R.E. Committee held its annual awards ceremony to honor individuals and community organizations who are working to combat substance abuse.

The six superintendents of the Six District Educational Compact school districts were honored with the C.A.R.E. Community Award of Appreciation for their innumerable contributions to support the work of the C.A.R.E. Committee and the students in their districts.

Specifically, Dr. Todd Nichols, Cuyahoga Falls City Schools; Phil Herman, Hudson City Schools; George Joseph, Kent City Schools; Dr. Thomas Bratten, Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools; Jeffrey Ferguson, Tallmadge City Schools; and Walter Davis, Woodridge Local Schools, were recognized for their support of mental health, including the Saturday Family Workshop initiatives, professional development, student clubs, and outside speakers and programs for students and families.

Others honored by districts include:In Cuyahoga Falls, Julie Winston, Child

Guidance and Family Solutions CounselorIn Hudson, Hudson High School math teacher Joe

Schuch and Hudson High School senior Katherine Roegner

In Kent, Jen Flaherty and Lisa Keller, Roosevelt High School Media Center

In Stow-Munroe Falls, N.O.P.E. (Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education) Task Force

In Tallmadge, Jen Stewart, school counselorIn Woodridge, Woodridge business teacher

Johnna Vineyard and senior Rachel Lauck

Districts recognize C.A.R.E. award winners, superintendents

Compact Superintendents from left, George Joseph, Kent; Phil Herman, Hudson; Jeff Ferguson, Tallmadge; Mary Jane Stanchina, Compact Executive Director; Dr. Todd Nichols, Cuyahoga Falls; Walter Davis, Woodridge; and Dr. Tom Bratten, Stow-Munroe Falls.

From Tallmadge, C.A.R.E. Coordinator Heather Prazer, Jennifer Stewart and Superintendent Jeff Ferguson.

From Cuyahoga Falls, C.A.R.E. Coordinator Holly Merkle, Superintendent Dr. Todd Nichols and Julie Winston.

From Stow-Munroe Falls. Richard Hughes, Superintendent Dr. Tom Bratten, Capt. Bryan Snavely, C.A.R.E. Coordinator Tina Burdette, Principal Dr. Jeff Hartmann, Amanda Carlyon, Susan Carlyon and Officer Barry Smith.

From Hudson, Superintendent Phil Herman, Joe Schuch and C.A.R.E. Coordinator Kelsey Haggerty.

From Woodridge, C.A.R.E. Coordinator Robert Sykes,

Johnna Vineyard, Rachel Lauck and Superintendent

Walter Davis.

From Kent, Superintendent George

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Author Natalie D. Richards engages students at Reading and Writing Festival

Guest Author Natalie D. Richards regaled students with stories about her life, children and dogs, as well as details about her writing process. Her funny and clever presentation engaged the audience of nearly 300 middle school students. She talked about the difficulties of getting published and her success in selling more than 120,000 copies of Six Months Late.

Now in its 32nd year, the Reading and Writing Festival was held at Kent State University. New York Times ad USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima facilitated sessions and professional storyteller Kevin Cordi discussed his craft.

In addition to writing competitions and opportunities to win prizes for creative writing, Festival activities and presentations included Dude, What’s New?, Book Art and Book Breakout.

During the Festival Book Buzz Challenge, hitting the beeper first is key.

Author and presenter Cinda Williams Chima autographs a book for a new fan.

Professional story teller Kevin Cordi gets animated in one of his sessions.

Guest author Natalie D. Richards talked about the importance of “doing it anyway” when writers get discouraged.

A future book illustrator takes her assignment seriously.

Christina Getrost, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, presents lists of newly released Young Adult books in her session, “Dude, What’s New?”

CAREER-TECHNICAL PLANNING DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS· Completed Year XXVIII of Career-Technical Planning

District Plan, developed in conjunction with Carl Perkins Legislative requirements.

· Revised with Executive Committee approval the Compact Worksite Training Agreement, the Worksite Training Plan and the Worksite Training Evaluation.

· Joined the IT and Health Care Sector Committees - through ConxusNEO.

· Worked with the EMIS Coordinators and the Counselor’s Committee to revamp the Compact Student Information Exchange form to a Google.doc and to use the DASL Bulk Transfer process for Career-Technical Education students.

· Developed throughout the year and with a number of district representatives, a new Compact Plan for the Future to be unveiled at the Compact Annual Meeting in August.

· Met requirements for Compact (CTPD) to be in compliance with state Administrative Rules.

· Developed the CCIP to coincide with the Perkins 5-Year Plan.

· Worked with Project SEARCH Coordinator to revamp application through Applitrack System; hosted the annual open house and orientation events; Hosted Project SEARCH Celebration at Summa Health, May 15.

· Revisited discussion with Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center and Culinary Arts instructors about student internships.

· Finalized the CTE grid/template in each district with the goal to maximize funding per district; outcome was grid/template each district will implement for CTE data.

· Participated in the CCP and CTE Workshop in January.· Continued meetings with area manufacturing

companies and city economic development directors to address the needs of the manufacturing sector,

· Sponsored “Makers of Tomorrow, Summer Experience” with CADET teachers, Conxus/NEO and Gene Haas Foundation.

· Participated in Manufacturing Sector meetings of Summit County.

· Supported the continued work of the Pathway Project, Year XX.

· Updated the online student application system for Compact College Tech Prep initiatives through Applitrack company; impacted efficient changes to screening and placement process.

· Supported National Career and Technical Education Month in February.

· Implemented the Career Pathway System for students with disabilities, Year XV focus areas.

· Supported two professional development workshops for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers.

· Facilitated College Credit Plus agreements for Compact districts with The University of Akron, Kent State, Youngstown State and Stark State universities.

· Notified of Perkins Compliance Full Monitoring Review—Accepted.

COMPACT MARKETING PLAN · Updated the Compact website, www.sixdistrict.com.· Redesigned content for the college/university

agreements in the Career Catalog.· Provided newsletters for Athletic Health Care and

Fitness, Business/Marketing Pathway in Tallmadge, Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology-Cuyahoga Falls, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts Early Childhood Professions, Early Childhood Professions, Engineering Academy, Programming and Software Development and Teaching Professions.

· Created “Fast Facts and Partner Invitation.”· Sponsored Student Ambassador Leadership training

with Leslie Ungar, President, Electric Impulse at Davey Tree Expert Co.

· Produced three color issues of Compact Points newsletter.

· Provided materials for six parent nights throughout the year.· Continued marketing initiatives for College Tech Prep

Career Awareness; held “Meet the Students, Parents and Teacher” receptions for College Tech Prep Programs

in April and May.· Highlighted numerous College Tech Prep initiative

events with photographs and press coverage.· Developed updated marketing materials for Job

Training Coordination Services.· Updated marketing materials for the COMPACT

COMPASS: THE FOUR E’s INITIATIVE, Phase II.· Redid photographs for half of the CTE programs for

Career Catalog.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT· Worked with two middle school teams through the 4E’s

grant –career development through service learning model.

· Sponsored the ACE Academy, June 10-14 for 20 students to learn more about the careers in aeronautics.

· Highlighted CTE offerings at Cuyahoga Falls and Roosevelt high schools for middle school counselors.

· Continued work on the “Designing Your Future” course for middle school students.

· Promoted “Makes of Tomorrow, Summer Experience” from June 10-14 at Roosevelt High school; 27 students participated.

COLLEGE TECH PREP PROGRAMS· Continued involvement with Business and

Administrative students at Woodridge Middle School with participation in Junior Achievement.

· Developed additional internships for Compact students at Smithers Oasis with the assistance with Amy McDougal and Jim Stull (OASIS).

· Offered Joshua’s Holiday Buffet—Culinary Arts.· Recognized Culinary Arts students for earning

the ProStart Certification.· Recognized students who won state and national

competitive events.

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· Continued to represent Compact on the Fenn Academy Board of Directors, Washkewicz College of Engineering.

· Participated in the Annual Bridge Building Competition at The University of Akron with the Engineering Academy.

· Advertised student/parent visit to Washkewicz College of Engineering, Cleveland State University.

· Continued collaborative programs with Kent State University and The University of Akron.

· Sponsored “Celebrate Success” reception on May 6 for new Engineering Academy students and parents.

· Hosted “Conversation with Parents” for all College Tech Prep Initiatives at Roosevelt in February.

· Supported the Tallmadge Business Program students and their instructor Kim Brendel with their Job and Career Fair.

· Supported Great Lakes Theatre Festival Troupe for Shakespeare Festival for College Tech Prep students at Roosevelt.

· Received $2,000 from Hudson Kiwanis for Hudson Auto Technology Program.

CAREER PASSPORTS· Created Task Force – Career Passports to review

guidelines and changes for 2019-2020.· Presented new guidelines from the Task Force on the

Career Passport to Executive Committee which were approved, June 2019

· Distributed Passports to 240 seniors.· Provided a yearlong timeline for Passport activities.· Purchased Passport folders and supporting marketing

materials for all districts.

COMPACT CARE COMMITTEE AND SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP· Presented the C.A.R.E. Award of Appreciation to six

Compact Superintendents (Executive Committee).· Recognized eight district/community members and one

group with “District Awards.”· Completed evaluation report for Saturday Family

Workshop and Saturday Family Anger Management.· Updated all SFW materials and identified new roles for

facilitators.· Continued the Saturday Family Workshop Program, an

intensive family-based program offered to high school and middle school students and their parents or legal guardians as a required alternative consequence of a school policy violation or a Juvenile Justice referral.

· Monitored and evaluated all aspects of Saturday Family Workshop Program for Compact high school and middle school students, serving families.

· Continued Saturday Family Anger Management Program involving families.

MATH AND SCIENCE PROJECTS (STEM)· Supported Diane Burbick Conference on Math and

Science for Middle School Girls for over 175 students/parents, with Betsy Kling as keynote speaker.

· Sponsored various marketing aspects of the Engineering Academy.

· Continued the HPAC (Health Professions Affinity Community) at Roosevelt High School with Athletic Health Care and Fitness.

· Supported students participating in HPAC Scholars Day April 28 at Baldwin Wallace University.

· Offered a three-part Professional Conversation and Collaboration for Mathematics Instruction workshop.

· Received a $13,000 grant from the Jennings Foundation for the Compact Math Collaborative.

READING AND WRITING FESTIVAL· Sponsored the 32nd Annual Reading and Writing Festival

at Kent State University.· Designed for seventh and eighth graders and attended

by over 300 students who interacted with guest author Natalie D. Richards, as well as guest presenters of 18 small group activities.

· Offered in conjunction with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.

MISCELLANEOUS

· Recognized Tom Franek and Roosevelt High School for being awarded the TREE Fund’s Ohio ISA Education Grant of $5,000 for their project called “Setting Young People up for a Future in Arborculture.”

· Accepted $10,000 from Pat Covey, the President and CEO of Davey Tree Expert Co. for climbing gear and other safety equipment for the Forestry and Landscaping Management Program.

· Received AOPA Aviation STEM Curriculum license/agreement for Aeronautics Careers Academy at Stow-Munroe Falls High School.

· Collaborated with Cleveland State University, College of Education, to develop an alignment for course work with the Teaching Professions Program.

· Received $10,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation for the CADET program.

· Recognized the CADET program - the Midwest Manufacturing News - March issue.

· Joined the BioOhio for Schools and Academic Society Member - for the Biomedical and Technology Academy at Woodridge High School.

· Participated in the Academic Alignment Teacher Work Group for the Office of Career-Technical Education in November - Dave Helmick, Polymer instructor in the Engineering Academy rotation at Stow- Munroe Falls High School.

· Recognized Dave Helmick for his cutting-edge polymer research through The University of Akron’s Global Polymer Academy Outreach program.

· Received an Oscillating Disc Rheometer - $23,500 donation to the Polymer rotation of the Engineering Academy at Stow-Munroe Falls High School – from Firestone Polymers.

· Developed a connection between the Aeronautics Careers Academy and Bowling Green State University - Aviation Program Major.

· Had fabulous newspaper coverage from Phil Keren of Gateway Media about the Compact Manufacturing initiatives with area industries, higher education and supporting groups, such as ConxusNEO.

· Notified districts of The University of Akron’s College of Applied Science and Technology events highlighted five career field pathways.

· Recognized Gregg Schoof for arranging for use of the Washkewicz College of Engineering Maker Space for a STEM teachers’ group from Roosevelt High School.

· Worked with ConxusNEO manufacturing sector director concerning a trip for ninth graders from Roosevelt and Tallmadge schools to Detroit to visit the Ford Rouge Factory and the Henry Ford Museum in October as part of Manufacturing Month.

· Supported CADET instructors to participate in the Statewide Summer Manufacturing Camp in Delaware on January 25 - for planning for Makers of Tomorrow Camp at Roosevelt High School.

· Invited to speak to the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce about the workforce initiatives of the Six District Educational Compact – July.

· Assisted the Associate Director of Career-Technical Education with the design of the CTE seminar for CTPD treasurers.

· Arranged for the Stow-Munroe Falls Leadership Cohort to visit the Career-Technical Education Programs at Roosevelt and Stow-Munroe Falls High School, January 17.

· Provided a Hudson High School student with the opportunity to advertise his “Dream Event” on January 26 to other Compact districts.

· Participated in the Tallmadge Schools’ Directional System Update and in their design of a Portrait of a Tallmadge Graduate.

· Attended the SUCCESS Bound Conference – February.· Participated in the Hudson designation of being one

of three cities in America to obtain the status a Top 7 Intelligent Community of 2019.

· Reacted to a series of questions about partnership opportunities via a survey from Northwestern University research team about SEI.

· Involved with the Strategic Planning Process for Cuyahoga Falls City Schools.

· Participated in the ODE/CTE Fall Informational Meeting at Mahoning County Career Center.

· Participated in programs for the CTE/Special Education Leaders Network.

· Shared information about the 19th Annual River Clean-Up at Cascade Locks Park in April with high school principals and the Compact Program Committee.

· Held the Career Passport Program at Roosevelt High School.

· Advertised ACE in the Akron Beacon Journal Camp Guide and the Record Courier.

· Represented the Compact as a member of the Summa Western Reserve Community Business Leaders Council.

· Participated as a member of the Northeast Region College Tech Prep Center.

· Served as the Legislative Chair of OCTA, District 4. · Continued the MOU with Project LEARN of Summit

County for providing ESOL, ABLE, GED services.· Participated in regional information sessions related

to students with disabilities and career-technical program offerings.

· Attended spring student/employer recognition events.

· Continued the framework design for the Pathway Project – Service Learning/Senior Project; College Tech Prep Redesign, Career Development/”Gifts and Fascinations.”

· Coordinated courses/planning for Summer School 2019 with the summer school principals at Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Kent and Stow-Munroe Falls.

· Cooperated with MRDD and Kent State University for community placement opportunities for students.

· Recognized College Tech Prep students who excelled in leadership and skill competitions and who received local scholarships.

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Project SEARCH completers finding employment

Five of the eight students completing Project SEARCH are working in competitive jobs. Three students are employed at Summa Health in Patient Transport, Environmental and in Food and Nutrition. Others are working in area skilled nursing facilities. Another student is completing his Medical Instrumentation Sterilization Technician certificate and hopes to work in Sterile Supply at Akron City Hospital.

Project SEARCH is a collaborative, site-based initiative located at Summa Health. During the school year, Project SEARCH students rotated through various departments, including Food and Nutrition, Human Resources, Laundry, Dietary Aide, Shipping and Receiving, Distribution, Patient Transport and Sterile Supply.

As part of a new initiative, potential students were invited to job shadow with current students. According to Coordinator Carol Sayre, a record 24 applications were received for the 2019-2020 school year. At the Project SEARCH Celebration held in May, Summa employees, who supervised and supported interns were recognized and treated to lunch.

2019 completers of Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH Coordinator Carol Sayre, left, and Compact Executive Director Mary Jane Stanchina, right, welcome Dr. David Custodio,

Senior Vice President and President of the Summa Health System Akron Campus.

Josh Bice, Hudson, is taking online courses to complete a certificate in Medical Instrumentation Sterilization and

hopes to work at Summa.

Abigail Batalla, Cuyahoga Falls, is working fulltime in

Patient Transport.

Lillian Kulla, Stow-Munroe Falls, has a smile as she

interns in Food and Nutrition.

Sam Tubergen, Stow-Munroe Falls, completed an internship in Food and

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A.C.E. Academy students experience aeronautics up close and personal

Twenty students took part in a unique, week-long opportunity to learn about aeronautics. The Six District Educational Compact partners with Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

A highlight for the participants included an orientation flight with pilots from the Kent State University airport. Tours of the MAPS Museum, as well as the Air Traffic Control Tower and United Maintenance Hangar at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and a discussion of corporate aviation careers at FlexJet were part of the experience. A new stop was the Air Force Reserve Base in Youngstown, where participants learned about military life and saw a Hercules C-130 cargo plane.

Other highlights included spending time in KSU’s new air traffic controller simulation lab, building and launching rockets, as well as learning about helicopters from the Ohio National Guard.

Debbie Duffy, Retired Roosevelt teacher, Todd Remenaric, Stow-Munroe Falls aeronautics teacher, and Captain Al Maurer, retired Director of Flight Operations at Parker Hannifen, coordinated the program.

Students stand in front of a replica of a Blue Angels plane at the MAPS Museum. The display honors Stu Powrie, a 1966 graduate

of Firestone High School, who was killed when his A-4 Skyhawk plane crashed.

A.C.E. participants heard about corporate aviation at FlexJet in Cleveland.

Students built high powered rockets during their day at Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

As part of a tour at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve Base, students saw a C-130 Hercules cargo plane.

Airplane maintenance was an important topic of a visit to the Kent State airport.

Prospective students hear about options in College Tech Prep

Sophomores from all six Compact high schools had the opportunity to see College Tech Prep programs firsthand during January and February. Career Fairs and visitations are arranged by the Six District Educational Compact.

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Leadership Stow-Munroe Falls members visit programs

The “Leadership Stow-Munroe Falls” class organized by the Stow-Munroe Chamber of Commerce toured CTE programs at Roosevelt and Stow-Munroe Falls in order to gain an understanding of the Six District Educational Compact. The group ate lunch at Joshua’s Restaurant at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, which is operated by the Culinary Arts College Tech Prep program.

Students from Hudson, Stow-Munroe

Falls and Tallmadge visited the Biomedical Science and Technology Academy at Woodridge High School

as part of Visitation Days.

Middle School counselors take a look at Automotive Technologies at Cuyahoga Falls High School as well as other CTE programs.

Ambassadors from Athletic Health Care and Fitness include from left, Olivia Lemmon, Cuyahoga Falls; Mackenzie Fisher, Tallmadge; Autumn Collins, Stow-Munroe Falls; Leslie Ungar, Vann Strausser, Cuyahoga Falls; and Bea Hanna, Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Cosmetology instructor Sandi Melucci describes her program to Leadership class members.

Compact Ambassadors promote their College Tech Prep programs

Compact Ambassadors are selected from each College Tech Prep programs to present at Sophomore Orientations and Visitation Days at various high schools. Consultant Leslie Ungar offered presentation tips at Ambassador training, which was held at the headquarters of the Davey Tree Expert Co.

Middle School counselors get a CTE preview

As part of a new initiative, middle school counselors scheduled their monthly meetings at district high schools in order to see College Tech Prep programs in action. Counselors commented that seeing the programs firsthand helps them advise eighth graders on future pathways.

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Bryan Harvey worked with adult service providers, teachers, administrators, employers and families to obtain job placements in the community for participating students. Eleven students received individual jobsite development, coaching and follow-up to match their needs and requests and the students totaled over 3,500 hours of paid work training experiences.

As part of the community-based school-to-work program, one student worked at Kent City Schools’ bus garage and was employed fulltime at ABC Landscaping. Nine students worked at various sites at Kent State University, including Eastway Market, Eastway cafeteria, Prentice cafeteria and the library. One student from Stow-Munroe Falls and Cuyahoga Falls, two students from Hudson and Woodridge and five students from Roosevelt participated.

Ken Subak new coordinator of Occupational Work Study program Statistics show that students with disabilities who have

work experience prior to their exit from high school are five times more likely to be engaged in post-secondary employment and education. Occupation Work Study under the direction of Ken Subak is designed to give students with special needs good work habits, entry-level job skills and a positive attitude toward work.

Occupational Work Study Program works closely with employers to provide part-time work experiences to students with special needs. Students have the opportunity to earn elective school credit and receive wages while working in the community.

During the 2018-2019 school year, three new programs were developed. The Cuyahoga Falls Transition to Employment Program was established to provide community-based work experience at City Hall and the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. The Tallmadge Transition to Employment Project offered community-based work experience at City Hall. The BOSS (Building Opportunities for Sustained Success) program was developed in cooperation with Ohio Means Jobs and JOG (Jobs for Ohio Graduates) to provide performance incentives to work and receive transition support services.

New camp introduces middle schoolers to manufacturing

Makers of Tomorrow, a new, week-long summer camp organized by Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies (CADET) teachers Jeff Bee and Troy Spear, helped introduce 27 middle school students to career opportunities in manufacturing.

The Six District Educational Compact camp was co-sponsored by ConxusNEO and area manufacturing companies. In addition, a $10,000 Gene Haas Foundation grant received by Bee and Spear helped support the project. Certificates of participation signed by U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown were presented by a representative from his office.

Each day, campers worked on manufacturing projects in the lab at Roosevelt High School and also visited a different local manufacturer, where hands-on activities were a part of the tour. Companies involved included Anderson International in Stow, ESTERLE Mold and Machine in Stow, KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools in Munroe Falls, Selas Heat Technology in Streetsboro and GOJO Industries in Cuyahoga Falls.

“We were able to show students that this is not the dirty, grungy yesteryear of manufacturing,” Spear explains. “This is high tech, it’s really cool and exciting.”

Gary Miller of Kyocera SGS Precision Tools demonstrates how the company manufactures solid carbide cutting tools.

Dan Curry, Engineering Manager at Selas Heat Technology, talks about his company’s heat technology solutions.

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From left, Susan Howiler, Administrative Assistant, Nancy Fluke, retired Tallmadge school counselor, and Mary Jane

Stanchina, Compact Executive Director, run the online student application process.

FCS teachers discuss ACTE guidelines

As part of their two Professional Development meetings this year, teachers in Family and Consumer Sciences welcomed Advisory Committee members and scheduled meetings for next year. In addition, they discussed ACTE’s guidelines for “Making the Case for Family and Consumer Sciences,” Webxam results and additional Professional Development opportunities.

Family and Consumer Sciences teachers interact during the discussion.

All teachers involved in Screening and Placement

As part of the Screening and Placement process, College Tech Prep teachers met at assigned times to consult with the Counselors’ Committee. The team reviewed each student’s application and made recommendations. The two-day event was held at Roosevelt High School.

Karen and Robert Sykes

New Anger Management Program added to Saturday Family Workshop offerings

As part of the Saturday Family Workshop program, Anger Management classes were offered for middle and high school students and families, who are proactively dealing with anger issues or as an alternative consequence to those dealing with school policy violations.

Led by Robert and Karen Sykes of the Woodridge Local Schools, the Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Program acknowledges the reality that many students are angry, but they don’t know how to properly process their anger and, in many cases, don’t know why they are angry.

According to the facilitators, participants are engaged and interested in the concepts and share their personal stories. At least one parent must accompany the student to the classes, which are held two Saturday mornings each month.

One student said, “I learned that yelling makes the situation worse and that I should not be scared to apologize. Another said, ”I’m going to try to stop yelling and be more appreciative of what I have.”

A parent commented, “I learned more in-depth how to channel or deal with anger—not just for my daughter but for myself.” Another said, “Great interaction with insightful and personal examples from Mr. and Mrs. Sykes.”

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240 Career Passports awardedIn 2019. 240 Career Passports were awarded

to seniors. Recipients must maintain 92 percent attendance, pass Technical Theory and academic coursework with no less than a “C” and demonstrate

mastery of career-area competencies. Passport folders detail the competencies a student acquires during the two years of study.

Summer school classes offered

Elementary, middle and high school students in Compact districts were enrolled in summer school classes. A variety of classes were offered, including online choices.

Summer School EnrollmentDistrict 2018 Enrollment 2019 EnrollmentCuyahoga Falls 25 42 Hudson 206 201 Kent 82 81 Stow-Munroe Falls 167 151 Total-Outside District 18 24Total 498 499

GRADS program coordinates with local agenciesGRADS (Graduation, Reality and Dual-Role Skills) is

an in-school Family and Consumer Sciences instructional and intervention program for pregnant and parenting adolescents. Christina Hickman served students from all six districts.

The GRADS program worked closely with Akron Children’s Hospital, Coleman Pregnancy Services and Blessings of Summit and Portage Counties.

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Munroe FallsTallmadge Woodridge Total

K 363 290 218 367 177 111 1526

1 363 311 220 343 168 98 1503

2 362 321 231 387 152 117 1570

3 385 329 235 353 187 144 1633

4 351 318 193 331 170 97 1460

5 361 352 210 352 190 117 1582

6 329 347 256 372 203 105 1612

7 321 346 204 372 194 127 1564

8 305 399 217 382 199 124 1626

9 369 355 273 372 185 121 1675

10 330 409 260 413 170 152 1734

11 379 375 277 377 222 132 1762

12 362 385 238 395 198 144 1722

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Career Based Intervention students served in 2018-19Cuyahoga Falls………………………… .................... 8Stow-Munroe Falls…………………… .................... 10Woodridge………………………………. .................. 14

Career Assessment students served in 2018-19Cuyahoga Falls High School……… ........................ 41Hudson High School………………... ...................... 67Kent ……………………………………….. ................ 11Stow-Munroe Falls High School… ........................ 46Tallmadge High School…………….. ...................... 15Woodridge High School……………. ...................... 24

Career Assessment Center adds new CareerScope® software

The Compact’s Career Assessment Center provided evaluations for 236 students this year under the direction of Evaluator Jim Barbera. A new report using CareerScope® software allows students to examine specific occupations in the O*NET OnLine website, where they can read about occupations and available jobs.

As part of the service, each student received a descriptive plan for career and educational exploration. The individual plans, along with information on transition services and service agencies, are shared with parents at scheduled conferences.

In addition, 32 Career Based Intervention (CBI) students from Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls and Woodridge were also evaluated.

ValPar 3000 updates provided students and parents with realistic and positive career goals, enhancing academic awareness. OCIS and O*NET OnLine are comprehensive tools used for information on career and educational opportunities. Information from the Office of Accessibility from two- and four-year universities is also provided.

Career-Technical/Special Education students working, headed to college

Career-Technical/Special Education Coordinator Amy McDougal monitored approximately 124 students with special needs who participated in 24 different College Tech Prep Initiatives this year.

Fifty-one students were program completers, and 33 of them plan to continue their education, including Bowling Green State University, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University, Ohio State University Agricultural Technology Institute, Ohio Technical College, Stark State College, Ohio University, The University of Akron and University of Mount Union. One student plans to enter the military.

Employers include ACME, Arhaus Furniture, Cambria, Colonial Machine, Esterle Mold, Fun ‘N Stuff, Goodyear Tire, Goodwill, Head Start, Hiram College food services, Marc’s, Northcoast Lawn, Sally’s Beauty Supply, Smithers-Oasis, Steak N Shake, Towpath Motors, Vizmeg Landscaping and Windmill Lakes golf course. Fifteen students participated in paid internship experiences.

A number of students were recognized for their achievements this year, while others took advantage of unique opportunities in their College Tech Prep

Initiatives by earning specialized certifications, includingCosmetology State Certification, OHSA certification and Servsafe Certification.

Celebrating their students from Stow-Munroe Falls High School at the Project SEARCH luncheon from left, Linda Foster, Intervention Specialist; Amy McDougal, Six District Educational Compact Career Technical/Special Education Coordinator; Cassie Mason, School Psychologist; and Dinah Henderson, Intervention Specialist.

Providing services to students in the Six District Educational Compact include from left, Jim Barbera, Career Assessment

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College Tech Prep Programs• Aeronautics Careers Academy-Stow-Munroe Falls High School • STEM• Athletic Health Care and Fitness-Roosevelt High School • STEM• Automotive Specialization-Hudson High School• Automotive Technologies-Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson high schools• Biomedical Science and Technology Academy- Woodridge • STEM• Business and Sports Management- Roosevelt High School• Business/Marketing Pathway-Tallmadge High School• Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing-Woodridge High School• Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies (CADET)-Roosevelt High School • STEM• Construction Technologies-Roosevelt High School• Cosmetology-Cuyahoga Falls and Roosevelt high schools• Criminal Justice-Cuyahoga Falls High School• Culinary Arts-Stow-Munroe Falls High School• Early Childhood Professions-Tallmadge High School• Electronics, Robotics and Programming-Roosevelt High School • STEM• Engineering Academy-Roosevelt/Stow-Munroe Falls high schools • STEM• Entrepreneurship Academy-Cuyahoga Falls• Forestry and Landscape Management-Roosevelt High School • STEM• Health Careers Technologies-Roosevelt High School • STEM• Interactive Marketing/Design-Cuyahoga Falls High School • International Business Academy-Stow-Munroe Falls High School• IT Academy with CompTIA and CISCO-Cuyahoga Falls High School • STEM• Marketing Management-Roosevelt, Tallmadge high schools• Medical Office Management-Cuyahoga Falls• Programming and Software Development-Stow-Munroe Falls • STEM• Teaching Professions-Roosevelt High School• Theater Arts Career Academy-Tallmadge High School

Career Programs• Career Based Intervention-Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls and Woodridge high schools• Family and Consumer Sciences-Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Roosevelt, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge and Woodridge high schools• Job Training Coordination-Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Roosevelt, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge and Woodridge high schools

CTE—Middle School Initiatives• Cuyahoga Falls – Family and Consumer Sciences; Business and Administrative Services• Kent – Engineering and Science Technologies • Stow-Munroe Falls – Family and Consumer Sciences; Programming and Software Development• Tallmadge – Engineering and Science Technologies • Woodridge – Business and Administrative Services

Career-Technical Education/Special Education Services• Career-Technical Education/Special Education Amy McDougal, Coordinator Fiscal Agent-Cuyahoga Falls• Job Training Coordination Services Bryan Harvey, Coordinator Fiscal Agent-Kent Carol Sayre, Project SEARCH Coordinator Fiscal Agent-Cuyahoga Falls• Work Study Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge Ken Subak, Coordinator Fiscal Agent-Tallmadge• Career Assessment Center Jim Barbera, Evaluator Fiscal Agent-Tallmadge

Family and Consumer Sciences• Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls middle schools• Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Roosevelt, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge and Woodridge high schools

Other Services• Compact Administrative Assistant-Susan Howiler• Marketing and Communications Harper & Co. Communications• Student Learner Success Cuyahoga Falls-Lisa Emmett Kent-Sue Yanchar; Kathy Repinski Stow-Munroe Falls-Audrey Bodnar• C.A.R.E. (Chemical Abuse Reduced by Education) Saturday Family Workshop• Saturdary Family Anger Management/ Conflict Resolution Program• Diane Burbick Math and Science Conference for Middle School Girls• Summer Burbick Experience with Summa Health• Pathway Project Year XV Program Redesign, Career Development• Compact ABLE with Project Learn of Summit County• Aeronautics Career Exploration-ACE Academy• GRADS (Graduation, Reality and Dual-Role Skills) Christina Hickman, Coordinator Fiscal Agent-Kent• Summer School• Reading and Writing Festival• Compact Mathematics Collaborative Fiscal Agent-Hudson• IDEA (Institute for Development of Educational Activities) Administrators’ Inservice (eleven groups)• Professional Development for Career Based Intervention, Family and Consumer Sciences and Workforce Development instructors• Professional Development for Support Staff• COMPACT COMPASS: THE FOUR E'S INITIATIVE

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C.A.R.E.Cuyahoga Falls Holly MerkleHudson Kelsey HaggertyKent Jacquie Peoples DukesStow-Munroe Falls Tina BurdetteTallmadge Heather PrazerWoodridge Robert SykesChairperson Tina Burdette

Compact ProgramCuyahoga Falls Julie DudonesHudson Doreen OsmunKent Karen Rumley/Brian BachtelStow-Munroe Falls Julie Obraza/Mark TreenTallmadge Shelley MonachinoWoodridge Kristen JaggerChairperson Julie Obraza

High School CounselorsCuyahoga Falls Vickie DavisHudson Jennifer ChadimaKent Aaron CarltonStow-Munroe Falls Wendy PaulTallmadge Taylor LaneWoodridge Chris VassalottiCompact Amy McDougalChairperson Wendy Paul

Middle School Counselors Cuyahoga Falls Linda Ferreira/Debbie Zaluski/ Melissa FitzsimmonsHudson Monica Streby/Courtney Wood/ Bobbi WallackKent Jason Goshe/Kandice Lorduy/ Ann CottrillStow-Munroe Falls Christian Griffin/Bobbi AngelyTallmadge James Shannon/Laura WielandWoodridge Michelle Perrow

Business and Sports Management • Roosevelt

Criminal Justice • Cuyahoga Falls

International Busines Academy • Stow-Munroe FallsCosmetology • Roosevelt

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High School PrincipalsCuyahoga Falls Allison BogdanHudson Brian WilchKent Dennis Love/Brian BachtelStow-Munroe Falls Dr. Jeffrey HartmannTallmadge Mike HouseholderWoodridge Joel MorganChairperson Dr. Jeffrey Hartmann

Assistant High School PrincipalsCuyahoga Falls Kevin Vargyas/Ramsey Inman/ Robert SloneHudson Mike Miller/Maureen Schreiner/Corey HoynackeKent Daniela Stuckey/Mary Lynn Bush/Brian BachtelStow-Munroe Falls Amanda Murray/Evelyn Haught/ Mark TreenTallmadge Tim MosherWoodridge Raymond Braunscheidel

Middle School PrincipalsCuyahoga Falls Kris Gaijer/Ryan HuchHudson Dr. Kim CockleyKent Anthony HortonStow-Munroe Falls Susan PalcheskoTallmadge Jeff ManionWoodridge Jesse Hosford

Project SEARCH Planning CommitteeCuyahoga Falls Cameron LazarHudson Naomi Esroff/Kristin StonestreetKent Bryan HarveyStow-Munroe Falls Kristen Prough Tallmadge Tammie HabbyshawWoodridge N'ecole Ast/ Morgan ZimmermanCompact Amy McDougal/Jim Barbera/ Bryan Harvey/Carol Sayre/ Ken Subak RSC Michele Shockey

Gifted and Talented CoordinatorsCuyahoga Falls Rachael Seifert Hudson Nyree WilkersonKent Karen RumleyStow-Munroe Falls Rebecca FredmonskyTallmadge Sharon HallWoodridge N'ecole AstChairperson Rebecca Fredmonsky

Guidance Department ChairsCuyahoga Falls Vickie DavisHudson Shelley LaudatoKent Randy KlineStow-Munroe Falls Tom MartinelliTallmadge Jennifer StewartWoodridge Cecilia Frammartino-Kotlyn

Health Careers Technologies • Roosevelt

Aeronautics Careers Academy • Stow-Munroe Falls

Theater Arts Academy • Tallmadge

Cosmetology • Cuyahoga Falls

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Reading and Writing Festival Planning CommitteeBarberton Greg TripiChampion Andrea BaerGreen Wrenn NicodemoKent Peggy HenryStow-Munroe Falls Leslie HaynamStow-Munroe Falls Public Library Christina GetrostTallmadge Heather CaslowTwinsburg Kristen WaltersWoodridge Laura Rorrer, Lauren WitsamanOrange Betsey Lee

Reading and Writing Festival Book Selection CommitteeChampion Jessica HrubikGreen Wrenn NicodemoKent Gretchen Hill/Peggy HenryStow-Munroe Falls Maria PocekStow-Munroe Falls Public Library Christina GetrostTallmadge Heather Caslow Orange Betsey Lee/Jen McGeown

Special EducationCuyahoga Falls Cameron LazarHudson Kelly KempfKent Dr. Justin GatesStow-Munroe Falls Kristen ProughTallmadge Roy ZemanWoodridge N'ecole AstCompact Amy McDougal, Bryan Harvey, Carol Sayre

Transportation SupervisorsCuyahoga Falls Marjorie Johnson Hudson Kim LaneKent Rick LewisStow-Munroe Falls Brandy HollisTallmadge Jennifer KirkWoodridge Terry Heard

Aeronautics Career ExplorationMaureen McFarland; Liz Porter, Kent State UniversityDebbie Duffy, Al Maurer,Todd Remenaric, Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Consultants

EMIS CoordinatorsCuyahoga Falls Chris ShawHudson Vicki TomaKent Linda Paulus/Brian BachtelStow-Munroe Falls Pam CampfieldTallmadge Genne ZimmerlyWoodridge Rebecca Novak

Forestry and Landscape ManagementRoosevelt

IT Academy with CompTIA and CiscoCuyahoga Falls

Teaching Professions • Roosevelt

Auto Specialization • Hudson

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Executive CommitteeCuyahoga Falls Dr. Todd Nichols, SuperintendentHudson Mr. Phil Herman, SuperintendentKent Mr. George Joseph, SuperintendentStow-Munroe Falls Dr. Thomas Bratten, SuperintendentTallmadge Mr. Jeffrey Ferguson, SuperintendentWoodridge Mr. Walter Davis, SuperintendentChairperson Dr. Thomas Bratten, Superintendent

Boards of EducationCuyahoga FallsPresident Ms. Karen SchofieldVice President Mrs. Kathy Moffet Mr. Anthony Gomez Mr. David Martin Ms. Patrice WhiteHudsonPresident Mr. David ZuroVice President Mr. Steve DiMauro Mrs. Alisa Wright Mr. James Field Mr. Tom Tobin KentPresident Ms. Pamela FergusonVice President Mrs. Rebekah Wright Kulis Mr. Brian K. Boykin Mr. Ryan Ferrara Dr. Marlene Dorsey Stow-Munroe Falls President Mrs. Lisa Johnson-Bowers Vice President Mr. Kelly Toppin Mrs. Gerry Bettio Mr. David Licate Mr. Jason Whitacre TallmadgePresident Mr. Richard Kellar Vice President Ms. Jennifer Justice-Carter Mrs. Christine Cipa Mr. Mark Fairhurst Mr. Chris Tywon WoodridgePresident Mrs. Tammy HeffernanVice President Mr. Jeffrey McHugh Mrs. Jan Flasco Mrs. Marilyn Hansen Mr. David Lydic TreasurersCuyahoga Falls Mrs. Barbara DonohueHudson Mrs. Kathyrn SinesKent Miss Deborah KrutzStow-Munroe Falls Mrs. Kristy StoicoiuTallmadge Mr. Jeff HostettlerWoodridge Mr. Tom Morehouse

Computer-Aided Design and Engineering Technologies (CADET) • Roosevelt

Interactive Marketing/Design • Cuyahoga Falls

Collision Repair and Auto RefinishingWoodridge

Automotive Technologies • Hudson

Athletic Health Care and Fitness • Roosevelt

Engineering Academy • Roosevelt and Stow-Munroe Falls

Biomedical Science and Technolgy AcademyWoodridge

Marketing Management • Roosevelt