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November 21, 2020
Dear North Royalton City Schools' Community,
I hope that you find this monthly newsletter informative and a good way to keep you up to date on the happenings of our schools and the Board of Education. I welcome any thoughts and comments that you have in regards to this or anything dealing with the North Royalton City Schools. Please call me at 440-582-9030 or email me at greg.gurka@northroyaltonsd.org.
Sincerely,
Greg Gurka Superintendent North Royalton City Schools
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Graph 1 compares our monthly operating receipts to the prior year actual for the first four months of our fiscal year (July 2020 through June 2021). It further estimates our collection through our fiscal year end. You will notice two large collection points in our fiscal year. These two months are considerably higher due to real estate collection representing over 70% of our revenues.
Graph 2 compares our monthly operating expenditures to the prior year actual for the first four months of our fiscal year (July 2020 through June 2021). It further estimates our expenditures through our fiscal year end. You will notice a consistent expenditure pattern throughout our fiscal year due to salaries and wages evenly distributed throughout our fiscal year.
Graph 3 illustrates the current actual accumulative monthly operating revenues and expenditures for the first four months of our fiscal year (July 2020 through June 2021). It further estimates our accumulative revenues and expenditures through our fiscal year end. You will notice a gradual increase in both revenues and expenditures as we approach our fiscal year end where revenues falls short of expenditures. 
Graph 4 illustrates our fiscal year to date operating expenditures by category for the first four months of our fiscal year (July 2020 through June 2021). Salary and Wages represent approximately 59%, Fringe Benefits 26%, Purchased Services 10%, Materials Supplies, Textbooks, Capital Outlay and Operational Fees 5%.
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LINKS to District Financials
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Interested in reading more? District financial information such as our annual financial reports, forecasts, tax rates, etc., can be found by clicking here.
Biagio Sidoti, Treasurer
North Royalton City Schools
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Albion Elementary School PTA presents Ohio Achievement Awards
On Monday, November 9, the Albion Elementary School PTA presented their Ohio Achievement Awards that were scheduled to be presented at April's Founders Night which was cancelled due to COVID-19. The Ohio PTA Achievement Award was created to provide an opportunity to honor those individuals who have rendered outstanding service to children and youth.
The two recipients were Mary Ensor and Vince Ketterer.
Mary Ensor was nominated by Audrey McCrone for her excellence over the past few years in her service and dedication towards Albion's students and staff. Ensor has served as Vice President of PTA and has assisted with numerous committees. Due to her hard work and dedication, Albion held two successful Fun Runs, purchased indoor recess carts for all students to use, and planned a STEM day at the school for the students.
Principal Vince Ketterer was nominated by the Hulvalchick family. Ketterer always looks for creative ways to bond with the students. He is well known for his costumes, riding around the school with his scooter and 'Ketterer Cam,' and is famous for his 'chicken nugget' song. In addition to being a great role model for our students, Ketterer is active and supports the school's PTA.
Celebrating Veterans Day Virtually at North Royalton City Schools
Although the traditional and beloved annual programs at North Royalton City Schools honoring veterans in the community on Veterans Day could not happen due to COVID-19 this year, each school made sure to recognize these individuals in many special, creative ways.
The elementary schools created virtual presentations that were shared with school families and the community. "While it wasn't exactly like the emotional assembly we have each year, our hope was to make it as close to that format as possible, in a video presentation style of delivery," said Principal Kirk Pavelich, Royal View Elementary School. Veterans honored were parents, siblings, grandparents or other relatives. "While Veterans Day is typically a tribute to America's living veterans, it is always customary in our program each year to include our gratitude for those who have passed away," said Pavelich. Valley Vista Elementary School also created a Virtual Wall of Heroes. Students were encouraged to submit a Google slide that had their veteran's name, military branch and photo.
At the middle and high school, teachers provided a variety of different activities that recognized veterans and educated students on what it means to sacrifice through service to our country. Teachers discussed the origins and the history of the creation of Veterans' Day. Some teachers had their students trace their family histories of military service. Other students watched video programs of recently wounded warriors and their personal stories of service and sacrifice. While other students analyzed primary documents from soldiers involved in various conflicts over the country's history.
LINKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VIDEO PRESENTATIONS:
North Royalton Board of Education Approves Agreement with North Royalton Education Association (NREA)
On November 16, 2020, North Royalton Board of Education approved (5-0) a contract with the North Royalton Education Association (NREA), representing the District's teachers, beginning August 1, 2021. The agreement includes an increase in the base salary schedule to 2.5% and will expire on July 31, 2022.
"It was important to keep our focus on an ever changing educational environment," said President Dr. John Kelly, North Royalton Board of Education. "I commend the administration and the teacher's union for this equitable extension of the contract. Extending the contract at this time allows everyone to focus on educating the children of the community and eliminates the need to take time away from that important work for negotiations."
"As we worked with our teachers to safely bring students back to school, we also began discussions in regards to the expiring agreement," said Superintendent Greg Gurka, North Royalton City Schools. "I appreciate the collaborative spirit of the association to approve this contract and keep our labor relations strong and our students well-educated during this pandemic."
The District has begun conversations with its classified employees, the Ohio Association of Public School Employees. Their contract is also scheduled to expire on July 31, 2021.
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to read the latest edition of the The Bear Way Click herefor the NR Board of Education meeting minutes and agendas. Click here for meeting dates for 2020.
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