Berea City School District

1/9 Board of Education Tax Budget and Organizational Meeting

1/11 Listening Leaders

1/13 No School, Teacher Work Day

1/16 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/24 BCSD Job Fair

Titan Takes is a new video series where we will share more information about some of our programs and initiatives in the district. Whether you have students in the schools or just live in our community, please take some time to learn more about the great things happening in the Berea City Schools!

School board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. They volunteer hundreds of hours and an immeasurable amount of energy to ensure that our schools are providing the best education possible for the children of our community. For all their dedication, we are taking this opportunity to show them our appreciation during School Board Recognition Month.

School board members are citizens whose decisions affect our children — what they learn, who will teach them and what kinds of facilities house their classrooms. These are men and women elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for our public schools. They represent you, and they take this responsibility seriously by attending lengthy — sometimes challenging — meetings, conferences and institutes where they broaden their knowledge about education; during numerous conversations about the schools; and sessions before the Ohio General Assembly.

Our school board is one of more than 700 such boards across the state. These boards enable us to have local control of public schools, meaning that decisions on school programming are made by local, elected representatives who understand the community’s unique problems, values, culture and circumstances. With the advice and counsel of the educational professionals they hire, our school board has an impact on virtually every aspect of our schools. It’s a huge responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly.

Too often we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these men and women who represent us. The staff and students of our school district are asking all local citizens to take a moment to tell a school board member “thanks for caring about our children’s education.”

So, thank you to the dedicated men and women who make it possible for local citizens to have a say about education in our communities. We salute the public servants of the Berea City School District whose dedication and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our community possible. We applaud them for their vision and voice to help shape a better tomorrow.

Thank you to our BCSD Board Education:

• Ana Chapman, 9 years of service
• Cori Farris, 7 years of service
• Neal Postel, 11 years of service
• Rick Mack, <1 year of service
• Heather Zirke, 1 year of service

Berea City School District is having our next Family First Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the Boston Celtics on Monday, March 6, 2023! There will be no school assignments, athletic practices, and no after school activities. Discounted Cavs tickets are available at a special offer to BCSD families! You MUST purchase tickets through this link for access to BCSD Family First Night tickets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be making the night extra special for a select number of grade K-12 students to participate in pre-game on-the-court activities such as high-fiving Cavs and Celtics players in the Cheer Tunnel or participating as an Anthem Lineup Buddy during the National Anthem.

Families who plan to attend the Cavs game and purchase tickets are asked to please complete this brief entry form for the chance to be one of 40 students selected for a pre-game on-the-court activity representing our schools!

We hope you’ll join Berea City Schools in a night out with your friends and family and our Cleveland Cavaliers!

Join us on Tuesday, January 24 to learn about current rewarding and meaningful opportunities with Berea City Schools. Job seekers can apply beforehand or at the fair and will have the opportunity to get their resume reviewed and potentially even interview on the spot.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid sick leave
• Accommodating hours
• Set schedule/hours
• Summers off

Berea City School District Job Fair

Tuesday, January 24

2:30-6:30 p.m.

Berea Board of Education Building - 390 Fair Street, Berea

The District is currently conducting a survey among our most recent graduating class to assess where they are in their postsecondary education or entrance into the workforce or military.

Class of 2022 students should have received a College and Career Readiness Survey communication directly from Berea-Midpark High School. Some specific information that the results of this survey might indicate include:

• How alumni are doing academically
• What alumni are studying
• What career or military paths alumni are pursuing

These results will assist the District in identifying any areas to better prepare students for postsecondary success and identifying any areas to improve career counseling or preparation.

Please be sure to remind your Class of 2022 student to complete this survey as soon as possible.

The Berea Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2023-24 school year. It is available to view on the district website.

• Gingerbread house contest a sweet success
  

• Berea-Midpark Coe Lake science class extols valued community connections

We are heading into the season of inclement weather. If you would like to receive weather/emergency announcements, please make sure that your information is updated in Infinite Campus. Information regarding school closures and delays procedures can be viewed on the district website.

Get involved! Be sure to follow your school's PTA/PTSA on social media for family friendly events and volunteer opportunities!

• Berea-Midpark High School PTSA
• Berea-Midpark Middle School PTA
• Big Creek Elementary PTA
• Brook Park Elementary PTSA
• Grindstone Elementary PTA
• Titans Early Childhood PTA

HESK is our tech help desk for students and staff. Parents/Guardians can fill out a ticket for their child.

Please review HOW to clean your chromebook.

BCSD uses Peachjar, an electronic flyer posting and distribution system to distribute school flyers and approved flyers from community groups and organizations that sponsor activities of an educational/enrichment nature for students and staff >> view current flyers

The Berea Board of Education holds regular community conversations to give the public access to board members outside of the formal public participation setting of a meeting. Residents will have the opportunity to meet and discuss any concerns they may have with two board members during a 30 minute time-slot set aside prior to each Board of Education meeting. The goal of this effort is to more effectively connect with the public and learn more about the community.

Additional district financial information such as our annual financial reports, forecasts, budget documents, etc., can be found on the district website under the Treasurer's Department page or by using the QR code.