Re-Elect Paul Balent for Sycamore School Board
Experience Matters
I have had the privilege to serve our district on the Board of Education for 10 years. I was chosen by my peers to be Board Vice President for 3 years and President for 4 years.
District Successes During My Terms
5 Star State Ranked District 2 years in a row
Top 4% of Ohio School Districts
Niche Report ranking of #4 best school district 2025
Continued student academic achievement and growth
Increased community partnerships and engagement
Virtual and face to face learning models during Covid
Team Sycamore keeping all schools open during Covid
Successful passage of operating levy in 2016
Bond levy passage in 2019, completed $127.5 Million in projects
Largest funding raising campaign in Sycamore history
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 5 years, current Contract set at 3.5% expenditure growth.
Extending the 2016 Operating Levy from a 5 year promise to 10 YEARS without a new Operating Levy.
55 countries represented and 30 languages spoken
Mental health partnership with Cincinnati Children’s to provide in school counselors
Best communities for music 15 years straight
Multiple Auditor Awards
Implementation of the Synnovation Lab
130+ STEM offerings for grades 5-12
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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