YOU
and
YOUR
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mitchel Luxenburg, President, 382-8943 · ml@beachwoodschools.org
Dr. Brian Weiss, Vice President, 464-6678 · bw@beachwoodschools.org
Joshua Mintz, 862-1635 · jmintz@beachwoodschools.org
Steve Rosen, 292-5562 · srosen@beachwoodschools.org
Michael Zawatsky, 292-9916 · mzawatsky@beachwoodschools.org
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Richard A. Markwardt, Superintendent, 464-2600 · supt@beachwoodschools.org
Michele E. Mills, Director of Finance/Treasurer, 464-2600 · mm@beachwoodschools.org
Robert P. Hardis, Assistant Superintendent, 464-2600 · rph@beachwoodschools.org
Lauren J. Broderick, Director of Pupil Services, 464-2600 · ljb@beachwoodschools.org
Ken Veon, Director of Curriculum & Technology, 464-2600 · kev@beachwoodschools.org
Kathleen Stroski, Assistant Treasurer, 464-2600 · ks@beachwoodschools.org
Doug Levin, Director of Marketing & Development, 464-2600 · dl@beachwoodschools.org
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Beachwood Schools' 110.6 Performance Index score on the District
Report Card issued last month by the Ohio Department of Education
is the highest in Beachwood's history, ranks third among schools in
Northeast Ohio, and ranks eighth of 611 public school districts in the
entire state.
Ohio school districts now receive letter grades from the ODE for nine
categories used to measure school success. Our comprehensive district
report card is available at
www.beachwoodschools.org
. The highlights
of Beachwood's district report card include:
District Report Card is Beachwood's Best Ever;
Ranks 8th in Ohio & 3rd in Northeast Ohio
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A for Indicators Met (24 out of 24)
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A for 110.6 Performance Index
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A for Overall Progress (math and reading, grades 4-8)
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A for Progress for Students with Disabilities
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A for Graduate Rates
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A for Annual Measurable Objectives
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All buildings received A's for Achievement
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99% passage rate for 4th grade reading
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5th grade math scores are the highest in NE Ohio
New "Quality Profile" Highlights The Student Experience
Beachwood Schools Superintendent Richard
Markwardt, Ph.D., will retire following
the 2014-2015 school year and Assistant
Superintendent Robert Hardis will succeed
him as Beachwood's next superintendent,
effect Aug. 1, 2015.
In 2010, the Beachwood Board of Education
extended the employment contract of Dr.
Markwardt to serve as superintendent for
an additional term of five years that would
conclude on July 31, 2015. At the time Dr.
Markwardt accepted the Board's extension
of his contract, he indicated that it was his
intention to depart Beachwood at the end
of the contract period.
Since 2010, many things have changed. Dr.
Markwardt oversaw the renovation of our
high school - the largest construction project
Dear Beachwood Community:
As we celebrate Beachwood's best-ever results on our District
Report Card issued last month by the Ohio Department of Education,
we are mindful that many other indicators of success exist that are
not included in this Report Card.
The Beachwood City School District is among many districts across
the state that released a Quality Profile to capture many of these
indicators. This Quality Profile is intended to complement the
District Report Card with information about the quality and scope
of the student experience in Beachwood.
I invite you to read Beachwood Schools' Quality Profile at
beachwoodschools.org to learn about our students' scholastic
achievements and their pursuit of their talents in the arts, athletics,
leadership, and other extracurricular activities. You'll know why
we're so proud of our students and educators.
There is also information about the district's excellent fiscal
stewardship and the community's engagement with our schools.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools and
Beachwood's children.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Markwardt, Ph.D., Superintendent
Beachwood City Schools
Superintendent Markwardt To Retire;
Hardis Named Successor
in school history. The high school has seen
an increase in AP enrollment of nearly 50
percent; Beachwood's performance index
scores reached new highs and our athletic
and extracurricular teams had record-
setting seasons last school year. Under Dr.
Markwardt's direction, Beachwood also
entered into two innovative partnerships
with Cleveland State University for our
Design and Innovation Program, and with
University Hospitals for the Medical Academy.
This, and more, was accomplished while
realizing a decrease in the district's per-pupil
expenditures.
One of Dr. Markwardt's many talents is his
ability to identify, recruit, develop and retain
key personnel. In this regard, the community
has been very lucky in that Dr. Markwardt has
demonstrated his willingness and desire to
assist with a transition plan to ensure he is
succeeded not only by the highest quality
candidate, but also so that person could hit
the ground running on day one.
Mr. Hardis accepted the Board's offer to serve
as our superintendent effective Aug. 1, 2015.
He previously served as Beachwood High
School principal from 2006 until 2011, at
which time he was hired as Beachwood's
assistant superintendent and has since
worked closely with Dr. Markwardt on every
aspect affecting our schools. Mr. Hardis
earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science
from the University of Michigan, a Master of
Arts in education from George Washington
University, a Master of Education in
educational administration from Harvard
University and will receive his Doctorate
of Management from Case's Weatherhead
School of Management in May, 2015.
The Board and Administration have acted
carefully to ensure the ongoing and
continued success of our schools. Mr. Hardis
is a primary player in the continued success
of our district; however he will not assume
the post until Aug. 1, 2015. The Board has
established a critical and timely set of goals
and agenda for the District. The Board
intends, and it is Dr. Markwardt's intention,
that Dr. Markwardt will continue to lead this
district in pursuing and fulfilling these goals
until the day he departs from Beachwood on
July 31, 2015. The Beachwood community
is very fortunate to have had Dr. Markwardt
lead our District during the past 10 years
and looks forward to another year of his
outstanding leadership.
Richard Markwardt
Robert Hardis
Homecoming Festival & Bonfire
Friday, October 17
6 - 8:30 pm
Beachwood High School
DJ, Pep Rally, Food Trucks,
Bonfire and more!
Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 18
1 pm
vs. Cuyahoga Heights
Celebrate Beachwood Homecoming!
Beachwood's Golden
Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 18, 12-4 pm
Sunday, October 19, 1-4 pm
Pick-your-own pumpkin adventures,
goodie bags, photo booth,
costume contest, pumpkin painting,
games and treats!