To
the Sylvania Schools Community:
It is an honor and a privilege to serve you as members of the Sylvania Board of Education.
We are committed to both excellence and accountability in Sylvania’s schools. We hope that as a member of the Sylvania community, you will join our teachers and staff, parents and community partners, administration and board, in our mission to educate Sylvania students to make a difference in the world.
The Board understands that our community values excellence, student-centered orientation, collaboration, accountability, diversity and customer-driven service and expects our schools to reflect these core values. Our vision is for all Sylvania students, to graduate from our school system with the academic tools to be successful in higher education and the workforce; positive, lifelong memories of what they learned and how they were treated; and the passion to use their talents to make a significant contribution to society.
The Board remains committed to the goals of our district's strategic plan – high quality instruction for all students, effective and efficient district operations and community partnerships. This year our priority areas will be assessing Crisis Response and Preparedness; encouraging Student and Staff Wellness; updating the Strategic Facilities Master Plan; preparing for New State Achievement Tests; and focusing on K-12 Math and Science instruction and professional development. Focusing our efforts in these areas will enable the district to retain our excellent rating while continuing to offer an outstanding educational experience, as well as comprehensive athletic and extracurricular experiences to our students.
The Board encourages you to be involved in your child’s education – you will be greatly rewarded, as will our schools, through your dedication. We are grateful to be a part of such a vibrant, supportive and devoted community. Together we can make a difference.
Respectfully,
Jim Nusbaum, Vicki Donovan Lyle, John Crandall, Julie Hoffman and Dave Spiess
