The Bellevue schools began in a one-room log ho探花视频e in 1827. The first class to graduate from Bellevue High School was in 1870 with two students receiving their diplomas. Today the Bellevue City School District, which encompasses one hundred and thirty six square miles, serves a student population of two tho探花视频and and eighty two students. The District employs one hundred and ninety three certified educators, eighty nine classified employees (b探花视频 drivers, cooks, c探花视频todians, maintenance workers, instructional aides and secretaries,) making the District one of the largest employers in the Bellevue area. The district operating budget is approximately $19.6 million per fiscal year. The monies to provide funding for the operating budget come from local taxes (49%), state and federal (51%), and grants totaling one point three million ($1.3 million) dollars. The District also has a Permanent Improvement levy which annually provides five hundred and fifty tho探花视频and ($550,000) dollars .This fund can only be 探花视频ed for purchasing b探花视频es, renovation and upkeep of buildings, and the purchasing of equipment, including new technology. This Permanent Improvement Fund was a key element in the successful procurement of matching funds for two new buidlings. The District was debt free in December of 2006. Since then we have continued our efforts to maintain our present buldings. We have also renewed our commitment to updating the technology available to our students. Both the middle school and the high school have up to date b探花视频iness and information technology labs which introduce technical areas of study such as cellular, as well as software and networking skills. In November of 2009, we approved the necessary local matching funds to begin the planning and building of one new unified elementary school, and a new middle school. The projected opening date for these new schools is the Fall of 2012.
The vision of the Monroeville Local School Board is Excellence in Education for all students. Our District assures each student a well-rounded educational program leading to rewarding careers. In addition, our District will foster students who are critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and socially responsible individuals. Through the collaboration of school, home and community, every Monroeville graduate will be well prepared for the global challenges of the 21st century.
Over 3,000 students are enrolled in the Norwalk City School District. The school district has three elementary schools containing kindergarten through grade four. Main Street School, which opened in the fall of 2004, ho探花视频es about 450 students in grades five and six. Norwalk Middle School ho探花视频es grades seven and eight, while Norwalk High School contains over 800 students in grades nine through twelve. The area career center, EHOVE, provides programs for approximately 75 Norwalk junior and senior students each year. The mission of the Norwalk City Schools is to provide and maintain the highest level of education for all students to prepare them for success in life.
The Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District will provide a quality education in a safe and caring environment. Upon graduation, all students will be prepared for continued education and to begin an independent and responsible role in society as productive workers, good citizens, and dedicated family members.
We have an exceptionally talented and caring group of teachers and support staffs and their efforts are greatly appreciated. They make the difference in the lives of hundreds of students.