BCSD Buzz
Mid-October, Vol. 12
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BCSD's Building A Brighter Future Project Committee Gets to Work |
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BEDFORD — Parents, community and business leaders, elected officials, teachers and staff, school administrators and members of the general public met Oct. 5 to begin their work as the BCSD Facilities Project Committee.
During this process, the committee will hear from architects, experts, and district officials about the district's facilities. This review will include existing conditions, educational needs, and future options. The committee will ultimately make recommendations to the Bedford Board of Education regarding a plan to address the district's aging and expensive buildings.
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The Bedford City School District revived the Facilities Project Committee earlier this year to ensure our district has adequate facilities.
The district expects to ask voters to approve a bond issue likely in 2023 to finance a portion of the costs. The district is working with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. If the district moves forward within OFCC requirements, the state would cover 22% of the project cost.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Johnson stressed that students, families and the community have watched new schools be built in surrounding communities and seen those districts reap the benefits.
"It's our turn now," she said. "Our students and our community deserve state-of-the-art facilities. Our time is now."
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Dads Enjoy Donuts with Carylwood, Columbus Students |
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Last week, dads and male mentors at Carylwood and Columbus Intermediate schools showed up in large numbers to each school's Donuts with Dads event.
The gentlemen enjoyed the pastries with their young ones and learned a little of the school and school day.
Donuts with Dads is an annual event at the schools generally draws a good crowd.
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Bedford High School earns October Spirit Award |
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Bedford High School took home Bearcat Spirit Award honors for this month's First Friday Contest.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Johnson will treat the BHS staff to a breakfast to mark their win.
On the first Friday of each month this school year staff at each school wear their Bearcat gear, showing their school district spirit. Whichever school demonstrates the most spirit wins!
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Vision/Hearing Screenings |
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BEDFORD — Bedford City School District nurses began the annual vision and hearing screenings of all district pre-kindergarten through eighth graders.
The screenings allow school district personnel to determine if a child may need visual or hearing assistance and refer so they can refer them to the needed services.
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Superintendent's Advisory Council meets |
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Interim Superintendent Dr. Cassandra Johnson convened the first Superintendent's Advisory Council of the year on Oct. 12.
The council, comprised of the teachers of the year from each school and the employees of the year across district departments and classifications, will meet with Dr. Johnson regularly to offer insight and suggestions for improvement.
Members include teachers, a principal, a school counselor, custodian, technology, clerical and security employees and others.
Dr.Johnson wants to hear about issues and suggested solutions from the employees who are on the front lines of encountering and addressing them.
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Crunching for the Health of It |
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Bedford City School students participated in the Oct. 13 Great Apple Crunch.
Great Apple Crunch Day celebrates National Farm to School Month, healthy eating and local farmers.
BCSD Nutrition Services served the apples, which were grown at Quarry Hill Farms in Berlin Heights, to students as part of their lunch.
The Great Apple Crunch is just one of the farm-to-school activities in which BCSD participates throughout the school year.
Ohio led Midwest states in crunch participation numbers this year.
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Breakfast with Someone Special |
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Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and others filled the Central Primary School cafeteria earlier this month for Muffins with Misses.
The event, spread over two mornings, allowed the women to enjoy breakfast with their students, visit the school and meet school personnel.
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BCSD students enjoyed a day off Oct. 17 while teachers and staff spent participated in professional development.
The training for educators aimed to improve instruction to provide the best academic experience to students.
Secretaries, administrative assistants, custodians, paraprofessionals, security officers and other employees received tips and training to enhance their job performance and to learn tips to better serve students, families and the public.
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Check out some of the happenings across our communities. |
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City of Bedford Events and Activities
Trick or Treat Street
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ASaturday, Oct. 22
Time slots available 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellenwood Center Parking Lot
This year’s Trick or Treat Street will be held outdoors at Ellenwood Center, 124 Ellenwood Ave. Children ages infant-12 will have an opportunity to trick-or treat through various stations in our transformed west parking lot. Registered children receive a pumpkin and a Halloween craft to go. We have added a hayride too!
REGISTRATION:
Participants must register online and will register for a specific time slot starting at 10:00 am. Registration is limited to the first 200 children. Bedford residents only. Registration will not be taken the day of the event.
FEE: $5 per Bedford Resident Child ages 0-12. Adult supervision required.
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What's Happening in Bedford Heights
Lifeguards needed
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Halloween Party - Sunday, Oct. 30, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting – Sunday, Dec. 4, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Both special events are great opportunities for Bedford High School students who need to earn their community service hours.
Call Natalie Buc at the village recreation department at 440-786-2964 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or Mary at village hall at 440-232-7800 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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