Keep Paul Balent

Sycamore School Board

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I have had the privilege to serve our district on the Board of Education for 7 years. I was chosen by my peers to be Board Vice President for 2 years and President for 2 years.

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District Successes During My Terms

  • Continued student academic achievement and growth

  • Virtual and face to face learning models offered during the 2020-2021 school year due to Covid

  • Team Sycamore keeping all schools open during Covid

  • Successful passage of operating levy in 2016

  • Bond levy passage in 2019 and current construction of 2 new schools, a new wing at Symmes, and renovation at the high school

  • Development of Strategic Plan to chart the long term vision of the district

  • Contract with the Community to limit expenditure growth to no more than 2.5% for 7 years (excluding Covid expenditures)

  • Extending the operating levies beyond our commitment to the community

  • 55 countries represented and 30 languages spoken

  • Mental health partnership with Cincinnati Children’s to provide in school counselors

  • Best communities for music 12 years straight

  • Auditor Award of Distinction 9 years

  • Implementation of the Synnovation Lab

  • 130+ STEM offerings for grades 5-12

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My Platform

  • Ensuring all Aviators Reach Their Full Potential

  • Maintaining Continued Financial Stability

  • Launching New & Renovated School Buildings

  • District-Community-Board Synergy

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Experienced Leader, Dedicated to Every Student’s Success, Father to 2 Current Aviators