In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bexley City Schools will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022. |
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We are so happy to recognize the recent recipients of our BE A Champion award.
- Nick, BHS Student
- Marybeth Motasem, Teacher
- Samantha, BMS Student
- Korrine Sackela, Intervention Specialist
- AJ, BHS Student
- Sam McMasters, Director of Student Services
Thank you to these members of our school community who are rising to the challenge of BEing A Champion each and every day!
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Athletics Facilities Update |
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The Bexley Board of Education approved a resolution for the District to enter into negotiations with the Jewish Community Center on the use of its athletic fields, as well as to start the process for designing and planning the development of versatile space to accommodate baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.
The District would improve upon the JCC's property, which they would continue to own and manage, but we would have rights to usage and time. It would positively impact the well-being of our students by creating additional practice and game spaces, ultimately reducing late nights for our student-athletes. Financially, it allows us to develop an athletic facility without having to purchase scarce and expensive land within and near our community.
We understand and recognize the JCC would use these fields for their own programming. BCSD and the JCC are confident it will be easy to come to terms with the details related to usage times. We are very grateful for this opportunity and relationship. We will keep you updated as more information is available.
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Bexley City Schools selected Mike Kerr to be Bexley High School’s head coach of the varsity football team. The Bexley Schools Board of Education approved Kerr’s contract during its January 11 meeting.
“I’m very honored to receive the trust of the Bexley City School District to become the next varsity football head coach,” said Mike Kerr. “The Bexley Football Program is marked by a culture built on selflessness, effort, toughness, and competitiveness. We will generate success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
Kerr comes to Bexley High School Football from Mount Vernon High School, where he coached football from 2016 to 2021. While at Mount Vernon, Kerr led the football program to back-to-back winning seasons in 2019 and 2020 for the first time since 2003. MVHS also experienced increased participation numbers and community involvement during his coaching tenure. Kerr has been a part of the coaching staff of several successful football programs throughout central Ohio since 1999.
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Join us for the next installment of The City of Bexley's ‘COVID-19 Ask-an-Expert Panel’ with a new lunch-and-learn format!
Upon registering for the event, participants will have the opportunity to submit questions for the panelists in advance. Joining us on Friday is Dr. Abigail Norris Turner, Dr. Roger Friedman, Cindy Tyson RN, BSN, and Co-Moderators Mayor Ben Kessler and Library Director Ben Heckman to discuss the current climate of COVID-19. Since the last Ask-an-Expert panel in September, the emergence of the Omicron variant has presented new challenges as we combat the virus.
Pack a lunch and join us virtually for an engaging discussion! Reserve your spot by visiting bit.ly/COVIDpanel22. The event will be live-streamed and The City will share the recording on their website, social media, and YouTube. Registration is required for participation.
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Summer School Suggestions |
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We are in the early stages of developing our summer schooling options. Use this link to tell us about summer school enrichment experiences you'd like for our students.
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In addition to the important learning our students do in school, the district is also committed to providing opportunities for them to learn about the world beyond school. To that end, we will be providing time for our high school students to engage in career shadowing experiences on Wednesday, March 2.
If you are able to host a group of students at your work, we would love to add you to the list of possible shadowing sites. All you need to do is complete this form. Steve Shapiro, Leader of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement, will reach out to work out the details.
We recognize the uncertainties posed by the recent Omicron outbreak. If your ability to host students on March 2nd is contingent upon the COVID status at that time, please go ahead and complete the form and we'll be flexible if circumstances force a change of plans.
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The Bexley Board of Education met for an organizational and regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. You can watch a recording of each of the meetings below. |
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New Board Members Sworn In |
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During the January 11 organizational meeting, Dr. Jonathan Baker, Dr. Marguerethe Jaede, and Joanne Pickrell were sworn in as members of the Bexley Board of Education. Congratulations to the new members! |
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President and Vice President Take Oaths |
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Also during the organizational meeting, Victoria Powers took the oath of office to become the next board president, and Alissha Mitchell took the oath of office to become the next board vice president. |
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Board meetings will take place on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Bexley City Hall in 2022. Meetings will continue to be live-streamed and recorded. Click here to see the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule.
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