He continued, "False and inaccurate information has been purposely provided to news sources regarding the school districts actions in recent daysthese false accusations go against the very fabric of who we are as an institution of learning that is dedicated to student achievement and success. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. All Rights Reserved. Start of the 2022-2023 School Year: CANTONThe Canton City school board is making sure its leader stays put, giving Jeff Talbert an immediate pay raise, a longer contract and raises each year for the next five years that will take his salary over $200,000. The school board unanimously approved the revised terms of Talberts current contract Monday night and granted him a five-year extension. Therefore, we are unable to offer summer SAC this year. At Canton City Schools, we believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency. September 12th: 1st Day of High School (ELEM individually scheduled testing day) Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more. September 12th: 1st Day of High School (ELEM individually scheduled testing day), September 13th: 1st Day of Elementary School, Heather Kleiboer - Administrative Assistant, Lisa Halverson - Administrative Assistant, Kindergarten Readiness (4 year old class). As we prepare for the new school year, we will refocus our energies to ensure that this pursuit of excellence is always at the forefront of our daily endeavors. "It is a testament to all the work that has been done by the dedicated Canton City Schools team.". North Canton City Schools Digital Academy, Anti-Harassment/Bullying Policy and Reporting. That calculates to$11 per Akron student. Anything short of these standards is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," Talbert said. 2022. Add money to a lunch account or pay student fees? Talberts new salary equals $23 per studentand will go to $26 per student by 2027, a Canton Repository analysis shows. gave its new superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, 8 PM: Jan. 6 panel probes Trump's 187 minutes as Capitol attacked, Canton school district releases 7 coaches after they allegedly forced kosher student to eat pork. Unfortunately, we couldn'tsecure an alternate location. We have many goals ahead of us, and we will work with the community to make decisions that will further enhance the educational climate of the North Canton City School District. September 13th: 1st Day of Elementary School. The terms of Talberts new contract, which begins Aug. 1, 2023, and ends July 31, 2028, include: Talbert said he feelsfortunate and humbled to continue his role as the leader of the Canton City School District. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. Due to summer construction, in addition to our school year ending early this year (last day May 27th, 2022 at 12:15), we will also be starting school a week later this coming 2022-2023 school year. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. As we move forward, we are dedicated to delivering on that commitment.". Due to the scheduled construction at the school this summer, we have been looking into other options. Never before has the partnership between home and school bee so important. Talbert and Board President John J.R. Rinaldi did not immediately return calls seeking comment Tuesday. RELATED: Canton school district releases 7 coaches after they allegedly forced kosher student to eat pork. The 1989 Timken High School graduate and former McKinley High School principal previously hadworked as a superintendent at Osnaburg Local Schools, an assistant superintendent in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District and spent seven years as the superintendent of Alliance City Schools before returning to Canton. 2022 www.cantonrep.com. As a student, the new school year presented me with the excitement of wonder as I thought about my new classes, which friends would be in the same lunch period, and whether I'd be able to actually open my locker. "I am honored that the board has expressed its confidence in me by extending my contract," he said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Welcome to North Canton City Schools! The district also has seen its enrollment rise something it hasnt witnessedsince at least 2017. CANTON, OhioCanton City School District Superintendent Jeff Talbert released a video on Wednesday to address concerns regarding an incident where a kosher student was allegedly forced to eat pepperoni pizza, despite it being against his religious beliefs to consume pork. How do I?        . Thank you for your understanding. In the spirit of cooperation, we would like to set the record straight on how events truly transpired so as to protect certain parties who now unwittingly find themselves in the middle of a story they themselves did not create.". The new terms also will give the superintendent a $5,000 bonus in July 2023 as an incentive for him to complete the contract. Learn more about our streaming options here. While eagerly planning a return to greater normalcy in our school life, it is true that the transition will not be easy for all. For nearly all, there will be a period of adjustment. "Let us be clear, the Canton City School District holds our coaching and general staff to the highest professional and ethical standards. North Canton City Schools. We, as a district, have remained open and honest about our role in these events, and about our desire to maintain the priority of every students safety and well-being," Talbert said. Now as your school superintendent, I am experiencing the same level of excitement as we hopefully enter into a more normal, post-pandemic world. We value our tradition of excellent academic, arts and athletic programs, and we continuously strive to develop our programs so that our students reach an even higher level of achievement. Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert released a video on Wednesday to address concerns regarding an incident where a kosher student was allegedly forced to eat pepperoni pizza, despite it being against his religious beliefs to consume pork. The Canton Central School District has a long history of excellence. The changes to Talberts current contract give Talbert a 3% pay raise retroactive to Jan. 1 that increaseshis base salary to $184,900. A year ago, he unveiled the Design for Excellence plan, which reconfigured nearly every school building in the district in an effort to streamline staff and operations while also providing additional support for teachers and students. Since becoming superintendent in Canton, Talbert has restructured the way the district educates its roughly 8,000 students. We have a culture that is committed to excellence for our students and staff. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. "Jeff Talbert came out today with a what we see as an extremely pathetic and revealing attempt at damage control that only confirms the falsity of the allegations against coach Wattley, coach McLeod and the other coaches and only further shows how ridiculous and outrageous it was for these excellent coaches to be terminatedbased on a rushed and flawed investigation," Pattakos said. Since starting school nearly five decades ago, I have eagerly anticipated the first day of each new school year. While much has been lost, I personally have gained a much greater appreciation for the little thing sin life that are so easy to take for granted. Canton was the only large urban school district in Ohio last year to offer in-person classes throughout the entire school year. Reach Kelli at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com. Learn more about our streaming options here. A base salary of $189,900 that increases by 3% in August 2024, August 2025 and August 2026; and increases by 2% in August 2027 to a base salary of $209,900; A $5,000 contract completion incentive that is paid in July of each year of the contract; 30 vacation days a year,three personal leave days a year and the ability to accumulate up to 265 sick days ; Term life insurance of $250,000 paid by the school board; Board-paid employee and employer contributions to the State Teachers Retirement System; A board-paid annuity in the amount of $5,000 annually over the course of the contract. "Although this has been a difficult situation, this incident does not reflect the Canton City School Districts culture of protecting the physical and emotional wellbeing of our students. The board did not publicly discuss the contract terms during the meeting. Attorney Peter Pattakos, who represents one of the coaches, refuted Talbert's statements and version of the event. A survey by the American Association of School Administrators shows the median salary for superintendents in districts with an enrollment between 5,000 and 9,999 students is $192,000 a year. We have received many inquiries regarding summer SAC. Akron Public Schools, which has an enrollment of just over 20,000 students and faces many of the same challenges as Canton, gave its new superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack a three-year contract in April 2021 with a base salary of $228,200. Talbert also has been leading the districts response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Talbert, 51, was hired as Cantons superintendent in June 2020, succeeding Jeffrey Graham who left after one year on the job to take the helm at Lorain City Schools. From seeing a smile on another person's face to sharing a meal with friends, the pandemic has reminded me of what is truly important. 2021-22 School Year Plan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, 1.1 School District and Board of Education Legal Status, 1.3 Number of Members and Terms of Office, 2.1 Board of Education Members: Qualifications, 2.2 Board of Education Members: Nomination & Election, 2.3 Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions, 2.3.3 Use of Electronic Mail by School Board Members and Other School Officials, 3.2 Nomination and Election of Board Officers, 3.2.1 Duties of the President of the Board of Education, 3.2.2 Duties of the Vice President of the Board of Education, 3.3 Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education, 3.3.2 Duties of the School District Treasurer, 3.3.4 Duties of the External (Independent) Auditor, 3.3.5 Appointment and Duties of the Claims Auditor, 3.3.6 Duties of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor, 3.3.8 Duties of the School Physician/Nurse Practitioner, 4.1 Policy and Administrative Regulations, 4.2 Execution of Policy: Administrative Procedures, 4.3 Reimbursement of Board Member Expenses, 5.1 Regular Board Meetings & Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure), 5.2 Special Meetings of the Board of Education, 6.1 Annual District Meeting and Election/Budget Vote, 6.5 Submission of Questions and Propositions at the Annual Meeting and Election and Special District Meetings, 2022-2025 District Instructional Technology Plan. Talbert released a timeline of events that he said ultimately led to the decision not to renew the contracts of seven coaches. we will also be starting school a week later this coming 2022-2023 school year. September 7th: Back to School Night We are committed to this goal, and our mission statement--Inspire students and impact our community--speaks to our determination. For nearly a year and a half, our worlds have been turned upside down. "We understand recent events have brought attention to our school and our community.