SCHOOL ZONE 8-14-14

NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION

We would like to thank the members of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce for once again hosting the new teacher luncheon on August 19.  This is an important way to help our new teachers feel more connected to the community.   Throughout the year we try to encourage our staff to visit our local vendors whenever possible. 

WELCOME SUZANNE WILSON

Our new treasurer, Suzanne Wilson, has been transitioning to her new duties a few days each week.  She will officially take over the role of treasurer on August 25.  Suzanne comes to us with many years of experience working in districts of our size.  She is a hard worker and we are happy to welcome her to our team.  We believe that she is a great fit for our organization. 

VISION FOR OUR DISTRICT

This will be my seventh year as Superintendent in Vermilion.  I feel very blessed and grateful for being given the opportunity to make changes in our schools.  It has always been my goal to constantly improve and make schools better.  In order to accomplish that goal I believe that we need to be constantly evolving, planning and setting forth a road map for our success.  As a result of this evolution of change, our team has created an academic plan for excellence.  The following will be posted in every classroom and in prominent places through the entire district:

Commitment: The student is the focus of every decision we make.

Mission: Make every student college and career ready through personalized instruction.

Vision: Inspiring students to be leaders and lifelong learners.

Values:   Personalization, High Expectations, Innovation, Communication, Relationships

Values Defined:

Personalization:

Vermilion Local Schools are committed to providing a personalized education for each student. In a blended learning environment, student academic progress is closely monitored and instruction is modified to meet individual student needs. This is accomplished through individual instruction, small group centers or stations, a co-­teaching environment and on-­line learning experiences. Students are provided intervention and enrichment based on their learning strengths and weaknesses.  This allows for students to reach their full potential and to meet the high expectations set by the Vermilion Local School District.

High Expectations:

Each student has clearly defined rigorous standards that prepare them for college or a career after high school.

Innovation:

An environment that fosters creativity

Communication:

All administrators, certified and classified staff will foster effective communication by returning phone calls and emails within 24 hours. The district website, facebook and twitter will be updated daily in order to efficiently promote events and activities that are taking place throughout the district.

Relationships:

Our administrators, teachers and staff will form caring relationships with students to gain a greater understanding of them as individuals in order to better educate them. 

I will share more details and information about how this plan is progressing in future School Zone articles.