Mr. John Montanaro
News
March 19, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ryan Martin appointed to be the Jefferson Area Locals Schools New Jr. High School Principal.
See Press Release below:
Ryan Martin announcement jr. high principal 3-19-24.pdfOur School District and Jefferson Elementary School receive MOMENTUM AWARD
The momentum award is for districts and buildings that have demonstrated outstanding improvement in achievement while also continuing to show growth. The momentum award is for districts and buildings that have improved their performance index by 3 or more points from 2021-2022 report card to the 2022-2023 report card AND received a value-added progress rating of 4 or more stars. Districts and buildings are not eligible for this award if they received an overall rating of 5 stars.
Welcome!
As the Superintendent of the Jefferson Schools, I am proud to be a part of such an outstanding District!
Our Ohio School District Report Card places us as #1 in Ashtabula County. Additionally we continue to be the region's low-cost provider spending the least amount per student to educate our children. This is all due to our outstanding staff, dedicated students and supportive parents and community. We are also one of 17 Districts in the State of Ohio to receive The DISTRICT Recognition Award for the 2023 Ohio PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) Showcase!
Our district has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to fostering an environment where each student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our teachers, staff, parents, and students embark on this academic journey together. I am confident that through collaboration and a commitment to excellence we can collectively provide our children and young adults with a pathway to future success.
In these challenging and ever-changing times, our focus remains on providing a safe and nurturing environment for all members of our educational family. We are committed to the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring that our students can learn and explore in an atmosphere that encourages curiosity, exploration, and personal growth.
Our team of educators will continue refining their teaching strategies and creating engaging lessons based on the science of reading and a commitment to Ohio's standards. We recognize that each child has unique potential. We embrace technology as a powerful tool in education and continue to blend technological advancements with the timeless values of hard work and good character. We want to collaborate with parents to ensure that their children and our students are prepared for the challenges of the future while remaining rooted in empathy and respect for one another.
Our District and Building Leadership Teams assist us in monitoring our progress, helping us understand the needs of our community and district, identifying concerns to be addressed, and helping us plan for the future. We have a School Improvement Plan (strategic plan) that guides our work. this plan is a living document that is updated throughout each school year.
I encourage parents and guardians to actively participate in their child's educational journey. Your continued support and engagement are integral to the success of our students. We value your input in shaping their learning experiences. Our elementary PTO's, booster organizations, and volunteer opportunities provide avenues for parents and caregivers to impact and shape our schools.
Warm regards,
John Montanaro
Superintendent, Jefferson Area Local Schools.
Recent Publications Showcasing our District:
Annual Public Notice to Students and Parents
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The JALSD will make available, upon request, certain information known as directory information. The Board designates as student directory information: ]
a student's name;
address;
telephone number;
date and place of birth;
major field of study;
participation in officially-recognized activities and sports;
height and weight, if a member of an athletic team;
dates of attendance;
date of graduation; or awards received.
School-assigned e-mail accounts shall not be released as directory information beyond this/these limited purpose(s) and to any person or entity but the specific online educational service provider.
Directory information shall not be provided to any organization for profit-making purposes.
Parents and eligible students may refuse to allow the Board to disclose any or all of such directory information upon written notification to the Board within ten (10) days after receipt of the Superintendent's annual public notice.
Recruiting Officer for any branch of the United States Armed Forces or an Institution of Higher Education
In accordance with Federal and State law, the Board shall release the names, addresses, District-assigned e-mail addresses (if available), and telephone listings of secondary students to a recruiting officer for any branch of the United States Armed Forces or an institution of higher education who requests such information. A secondary school student or parent of the student may request in writing that the student's name, address, District-assigned e-mail address (if available), and telephone listing not be released without prior consent of the parent(s)/eligible student. The recruiting officer is to sign a form indicating that any information received by the recruiting officer shall be used solely for the purpose of informing students about military service and shall not be released to any person other than individuals within the recruiting services of the Armed Forces. The Superintendent is authorized to charge mailing fees for providing this information to a recruiting officer.
Whenever consent of the parent(s)/eligible student is required for the inspection and/or release of a student's health or education records or for the release of directory information, either parent may provide such consent unless agreed to otherwise in writing by both parents or specifically stated by court order. If the student is under the guardianship of an institution, the Superintendent shall appoint a person who has no conflicting interest to provide such written consent.
The Board may disclose directory information, on former students without student or parental consent, unless the parent or eligible student previously submitted a request that such information not be disclosed without their prior written consent.
The Board shall not permit the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information (or otherwise providing that information to others for that purpose).
Each of our Building's has received the Bronze Award for PBIS. This is only possible with the leadership of each Building's PBIS team.
Congratulations for your well deserved recognition!