Falcon Family News

Hello Falcons! I would like to thank you all for your unwavering support and commitment to our students. Our students are the heart of what we do and we appreciate your passion, engagement, and feedback that drive us to continuously improve to give our kids the very best!

Mr. Moss and I are visiting all of the district township and village meetings to share the District Finances presentation. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and every idea is valued. Together we can navigate challenges and celebrate successes. We encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences with us as we strive to build a better future for our community!

I was also invited to be part of a panel at a state conference in the spring to share our struggle with the Fair School Funding Plan and how much the state is transitioning the financial burden of school funding to the local communities. Just a decade ago, money from the state made up 57% of our budget and now it's down to 45% of our budget even though the amount we receive from them has stayed the same.

For more information, visit https://www.cmfalcons.org/en-us/treasurer. I update the site monthly with our cash balances and other pertinent information. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

The September 16 Board of Education meeting took place in the Middle School and a recap of the meeting is below.

1. The board is looking to enhance the educational experience while utilizing our resources efficiently to ensure financial stability. There will be more discussion and a plan for moving forward at the October meeting regarding what this looks like depending on the outcome of November's election.

2. The audio recording of every board meeting is posted within 24 hours of meetings on our website under District Info then Board of Education.

3. Our district earned 4.5 stars on our latest report card from ODEW! Check out the Quality Profile to accompany the report card. An in-depth presentation will be given at the October 21st meeting.

4. We are working with the architechts to plan our membrane roof replacement and restroom refurbishing.

This year's National School Bus Safety week theme is "Drive Safely Into the Future." October 21st thru 25th marks 2024 safety week. Local Law Enforcement Agencies will be working closely with buses and routes in an effort to raise awareness around school transportation. We want to make you aware that law enforcement vehicles may be following buses, vehicles on campus, and riding on routes. Evacuation drills may be taking place as well. Please support officers in their efforts to keep our students safe.

The week of October 21st - October 25th is bus count week for Clinton-Massie Local Schools. During this week, we collect data on the number of students transported to and from school by bus. The data is used to calculate transportation funding for our school.

Clinton-Massie Local Schools will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot for a 1% earned income tax levy. This will tax the same reported wages (W-2s, Schedule Cs, Schedule Fs) as the current 0.5% earned income tax levy. Our Permanent Improvement Fund will no longer have a revenue stream (the building maintenance levy from when the buildings were constructed runs out in December), so a portion of the additional 0.5% will be dedicated to building improvements such as roof replacement, HVAC, plumbing, etc. For more information please see https://www.cmfalcons.org/en-US/levy.

You can also email Treasurer, Carrie Bir or Superintendent, David Moss or you can reach them by phone at 937.289.2471 anytime with questions!

Each year, we need forms to be updated to ensure correct information is on file. It is also a way for parents to review student handbooks and sign off on other district forms. This is a reminder to complete final forms for your student. Emails have been sent to parent emails and the link included in the email will direct you to complete forms for the 24-25 school year. You can also access final forms by clicking this link.

Parents of 6-10th graders: Thinking college and career? Attend an upcoming coffee chat to learn more about the "super electives" your kids can take later in high school via the Great Oaks Career Campuses in programs, including engineering tech & robotics, nursing, surgical technology, dentistry, culinary arts, information technology, exercise science & sports medicine, auto service technology, aviation, manufacturing engineering technology, veterinary assisting, digital arts and design, and more.

TWO in-person sessions and ONE virtual chat - RSVP and more details here:

Oct. 21 at 6:30 pm, webinar registration: https://bit.ly/3Bvrl8C

Oct. 28 at 7:00pm, Anderson Library registration: https://bit.ly/3UmHlRd

Oct. 30 at 6:30 pm, Madeira Library registration: https://bit.ly/4evRL8R.

Everyone in the surrounding area is welcome to come and use the pantry to help themselves or their family in times of need.

Please bring a photo ID and proof of residency the first time you visit.

The Falcon Pantry will be open from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on:

• November 13, 2024

• December 11, 2024

• January 15, 2025

• February 12, 2025

• March 12, 2025

• April 9, 2025

• May 14, 2025

• June 11, 2025

The location of the Falcon Pantry is off Lebanon Road next to Greater Tomorrow Health. There is a gravel driveway that will lead directly to the pantry. If you have any questions, please call Desiree Osborn at 937.289.2471 option 6.

Upcoming events:

November 5 - Election Day No School

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

If you're a proud graduate of CM and want to share your story, be seen by your FalconFamily, and inspire current students, we'd love to feature you in a future Alumni Spotlight! Simply fill out this form: https://forms.gle/gBBb9uVUbYvCPBL56 Your story is our pride, and we can't wait to share it!

Our facilities need immediate attention as some are on the verge of not being useable due to safety concerns and many need significant upgrades over the next 1-3 years to allow continued use. The district is asking for community financial support through a grassroots funding program.

We aim to partner with local businesses and community members to drive facility upgrades. Local businesses and community members are rewarded with many great sponsorship opportunities including but not limited to Naming Rights, Advertisement Opportunities, Donor Wall Recognition, PA Announcements, Season Passes, etc.

The entire project is approximately $2.5 million dollars. The "1st quarter" of the 4 Quarter Drive focuses on replacing the turf. It is 13 years old and at the end of life. An average turf field lasts between 8-12 years. The turf provides athletic opportunities for our football, soccer, lacrosse, youth teams, band, and community. It is a revenue generator for our school, so it needs to be our focus.

See the video below for an introduction and http://clearvision.cmfalcons.org for more information. Reach out to Brian Carey (brian.carey@cmfalcons.org) with questions.

#FridayFocus provides Superintendent David Moss the opportunity to interview a student each week to learn more about them, as well as their school experience. Our students are amazing! Come see for yourself! Check out the full playlist here.

Take a moment to meet Axel Horn White!

If you have something that you would like to see in the District Newsletter, please email Jessica Smith at Jessica.Smith@cmfalcons.org.

CM Board of Education (L-R): Candace Frump - Board Member; Phil Harner - Board Member;

Jeremy Lamb - President; Mike Gorman - Vice President; and Andy Avery - Board Member.

The Board of Education meets on the 3rd Monday of every month for a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Board of Education page on our website for meeting dates, and agendas

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