Cynthia J. O’Hora - Accountability

I will attend all the monthly school board meetings. I cannot represent you, if I am not there.

June 2006 - 10 meetings

May 2006 - 8 meetings

April 2006 - 9 meetings

March 2006 - 8 meetings

February 2006 - 9 meetings

Jan 2006 - 5 meetings

July 2006 - 4 meetings

August 2006 - 8 meetings

September 2006 - 11 meetings

October 2006 - 7 meetings

November 2006 - 6 meetings

December 2006 - 6 meetings

I will increase my knowledge of school related matters. I receive email from the Pennsylvania General Assembly. I review them for issues impacting education. Daily Session Activity EMails

Friends of the Selinsgrove Library Tree Fest to support 3 SASD entries Dec 14th

Technology Strategic planning meeting Dec 14th

December 11 - All-Day Kindergarten/Facilities meeting - 4 pm MS Library

High School Choral Concert Dec 7th

Professional Development Strategic Plan Meeting Dec 6 3:45pm

Supreme Court arguments on School Desegregation - Washington Journal discussion Dec 4 CSpan 12-3pm

Strategic Plan Meeting Nov 29 6pm

Nov 20 - 7:30 pm - Regular meeting - EI Asscotiates will make a presentation regarding the Elementary Building project.

Act 1 Tax Study Commission 7pm public hearing MS A103 11/16 7 pm

School Safety testimony - PA House Education Committee 11/16/06 PCN

Property Tax Reform, PA Farm Bureau PCN 11/15/06

Leadership Conference Mock School board meeing on PCN. 11/7/06

Act 1 Tax Study Commission Presentation of Study CSIU 11/2/06 PCN

Act 1 Tax Study Commission 7pm MS Library 11/1 7 pm

High School Play 10/26 7:30 pm

Strategic Planning Committee 10/25 6 pm

ACT 1 Tax Commission meeting 10/17 6:30 pm

Attended the Personnel Committee Meeting 10/16/06 7 pm

PSBA /PASA - Keynote speakers on PCN 10/15/06

Operation SafeSurf - Attorney General - 10/13/06

Energy Conservation Workshop by PSU, DEP & YESCO 10/11/06

Auditor General report on SERS and PSERS 10/2/06

Right to Know presentation at Bucknell 9/29/06

Child Abuse Protection Protect our Children Committee on PCN 9/29/06

ACT 1 Tax Commission meeting 9/20 7pm

PASBO ACT 1 Tax Commission webinar 9/19 7pm

Attended the Personnel Committee Meeting 9/18/06

Attended All Day K Building Meeting 9/14/06 1 elementary building or 2, new competition gym, Roof Repairs @5 million, Air conditioning for High School, total mills 5

Attended the Transportation Committee Meeting 9/13/06

PASBO ACT 1 Tax Commission webinar 9/7 1:30 pm

PSBA ACT 1 webinar at district office 8/10/06

Helped unpack teachers at Selinsgrove Elementary School. 8/8/06

Attended the Personnel Committee Meeting 8/7/06

Dual Enrollment Committee meeting 8/4/06

Gathering Storm Soaring costs for helath care benefits and Pension Benefits threaten district'sbottom line.

I Think I Can, I Think I Can - raising expectations

NCLB Academic Standards Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference PCN 8/3 2 hrs

American Schools in Crisis 7/31 8/1/06 Standup.org

Republican Policy Committee meetings regarding Illegal Immigration PCN 2 days 7/06

Education News: Parents can use - Child Health and Nutrition - Department of Education broadcast 7/18/06

Attended the Transportation Committee meeting 7/17/06

Observed hiring interviews MS 7/14/06

Pa Ethics Law & Public Office presentation PCN 7/13/06

High School Reform and Work: Facing Labor Market Realities 7/1/06

Dual Enrollment Committee meeting 6/30/06

Observed hiring interviews MS 6/29/06

Pennsylvania - Diplomas Count report on graduation rates from Education Research Center

Viewed Bullying Prevention SB1013

Viewed Head start funding by Fight Crime Pa 6/20/06

PSBA response to Taxpayer Relief Act

Attended the Transportation Committee meeting 6/19/06

Attended the webinar given by PSBA regarding SSHB39 The Taxpayer Relief Act 6/19/06

Drivers Education Subsidy SB 1233 proposal PCN 6/13

Personnel Committee meeting 6/14

Tour of Selinsgrove Elementary and Jackson Penn buildings for school board members 6/13/06

Piccola-Conti Property Tax reform proposal press conference 6/13/06 PCN

EPLC - "Financial Costing-Out and Adequacy Studies" related to the Accomplishment of Student Academic Proficiency Goals 5/25/06 PCN

House Tourism Committee meeting releasing the results of Mansfield University poll on the start of school 5/23/06

Special Session Finance Committee Subcommittee on Property Tax Reduction 5/23/06 PASBO Statement

Schools of Excellence in Technology 2006 Showcase conference 9am - 2pm - Carlisle Area School District (at my own expense) 5/17/06

PASBO Webcast on property tax reform 5/4/06

Property Tax reform issues discussed on PCN 5/2/06

Research on trainer issues and policies in prep for Extracurriculars Meeting on hiring trainers

Joint Boards meeting of SUN Tech schools to discuss building project and funding 4/20/06

PSBA Region 6 business meeting 4/19/06

Childhood Obesity presentation at PA Medical Society aired on PCN April 06

Education Issues discussed on the PCN on 3/30/06 at 7:00 p.m.

PA. House Education Committee High School Drop outs 3/30/06 9pm

Watched In Search of Memory Dr. Eric Kandel 3/30/06

Watched Athena Senate Education Committee mtg on School Safety 3/20/06

Watched Misunderstood Minds on PBS - on learning disabilities and differences 3/16/2006

Watched WVIA's 7:00pm Call the Doctor - School Health Wellness Issues 3/15/06

Watched EPLC's PA Education Legislative Agenda 2006 on PCN 3/14/2006

Watched on PCN PSBA Legislative Leadership Conference - Legislative Priorities. 3/06

Performed extensive research to participate in the District's Wellness Committee.

Watched on PCN - Education Department Funding PA Senate Appropriations Committee. 3/6/06

Watched PSBA Legislative Leadership Conference - Santorum, Swann, Rendell, Casey. 3/6/06

I attended the EPLC Education Finance Symposium at my own expense. Finances are a critical issue for the taxpayers and the district alike.

I attended a one day conference through PSBA Day 1 Sunshine Law, Right to Know and basic Board info. 12/05

I attended the All-Day Kindergarten Committee of the Whole Meeting 1/11/06

I attended SUN Tech Tour & Meeting for school board members 1/19/06

I have subscribed to: EPLC Education Notebook, NSBA eLegal Clips, Governor's weekly eNewsletter

I have read these books: Americas Failing Schools by Popham, PSBA - School Finance, Cradle to Cradle by McDonough, The World is Flat by T. Friedman, Victory in Our Schools by Mj. Gen. Stanford

I read the American School Board Journal

I watched ABC's 'Stupid in America',

I watched EPLC's PA Education Budget Forum on PCN 2/24/2006

I watched ACLU's Presentation on the Dover School District's ID case on PCN 2/24/2006

I attended the Child Abuse seminar Jan 10, 2006 given by the CSVUW.

I have reviewed the information regarding: National Board Teacher certification, Supporting High Achievement for All Children through Policy Research, PSBA Reform and Local taxing

I support Senate Bill 298 - Calling for training and an examination for new school directors. The issues confronting public education are challenging. It is critical that school board members receive accurate, unbiased information on these issues so that they can make informed decisions.

I will provide information to the community about education and the issues it faces.

All Day K

SASD Math Scores

I will advocate for school reform and financial constraint.

I will respectfully listen to your comments, concerns and questions.

I will respond to your questions or concerns as quickly as possible.

Staff and administration should be accountable.

Programs should be reviewed for effectiveness in serving the students and promoting academic achievement. Eighth Grade Reading survey - results / report

SASD should implement a continuous quality review process for all programs which seeks input from students and parents.

Comments, concerns, complaints - There should be a written acknowledgment of all compliments, complaints and concerns received.

I believe in individual responsibility.

Standardized testing

I believe standardized testing is one effective measure of the quality of the education being provided in the district. Let us aspire to something more than the mediocrity of Adequate Yearly Progress. Our goal should be to achieve Blue Ribbon Schools status.

In 1999, Pennsylvania adopted academic standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and Mathematics. The curriculum should be aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in a more timely fashion. This permits SASD students to have the best opportunity to succeed on the PSSAs. The math curriculum is now aligned for K-5 effective 2005-2006 school year.

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