North Canton City School District

The Board of Governors held a recognition program to discuss their 35th anniversary, grants awarded for classroom and school projects, and updates regarding their name change. Key presentations included the implementation of a sensory calming space for students, an interdisciplinary fishing unit for middle school students, the establishment of a mental health and wellness library called 'Shelf Care', and the introduction of traveling toolkits designed for support staff. Additionally, the Board discussed aligning literacy instruction with the science of reading.

This document is a community information presentation outlining North Canton City Schools' vision, mission, and values, which emphasize student preparedness, a passion for learning, and core values including respect, grit, relationships, and integrity. The presentation focuses extensively on facility planning, detailing assessments, renovation, and replacement strategies. It covers various phases of facility development, funding mechanisms through bond issues and levies, and the impact on teaching and learning environments, safety, accessibility, operational efficiency, and the community's economic well-being.

This document outlines the North Canton City Schools' comprehensive plan for the identification and service of gifted children. It details the district's definition of giftedness, specific assessment criteria and procedures for identifying students in areas such as superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creative thinking ability, and visual/performing arts. The plan also covers referral, screening, reassessment, and transfer protocols, along with an appeal procedure. Furthermore, it describes a diverse service plan including acceleration, specialized classrooms, and enriched programs for various grade levels, aiming to provide equal opportunities and compliant services for identified gifted students.

The public meeting was held to gather community input regarding the school calendar for the 2021-2022 academic year. Discussions focused on the legal and contractual requirements for instructional hours and staff work days, the strategy for building a calendar with a cushion for potential calamity days, and the importance of alignment with other school districts in the career compact. Additionally, the district reviewed the structure of transition days for new students and addressed the challenges and implications of potential shifts in school start times, specifically concerning extracurricular activities and student employment.

This plan outlines how the North Canton City School District will utilize Student Wellness & Success Funding (SWSF) and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid (DPIA) in Fiscal Year 2025. The district aims to increase academic achievement by implementing evidence-based practices to reduce learning gaps, addressing non-academic barriers, and fostering a safe learning environment. Key initiatives include community liaisons and programming, mental health and physical health services, school safety, before and after school programs, reading improvement and intervention, extended school day/year programs, and professional development.