Superintendent

 

Dear Students, Parents, Community, and Staff

Welcome to another school year at Mohawk Local Schools.  We are excited to get the year started with a focus on the word “Opportunity”  Opportunity means “A favorable time, or a good chance that makes it possible to Do, Achieve, or Express something POSITIVE.  A good chance for Advancement or Progress”.  When I reflect on the word opportunity, our District is exactly what I think about.  We are working each and everyday to get at least 1% better and make a lasting impact on the students and community that we serve.

This school year we will continue the implementation of our Portrait of a Warrior.  We believe as a District that these are skills that all of our students need to have before they complete their education here at Mohawk Local Schools.  These pillars are the foundation for us being able to accomplish our mission “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’ Challenges”.  We work and will continue to work each and every day to live by these pillars in our own decision making as we work to make the district a sense of pride for our community and the surrounding area.  Many of the projects that are in progress or have recently been completed are these pillars being put into action.  Through careful planning, saving, and communication we have worked to enhance the opportunities that students have in our district on a daily basis.

It is also important to recognize our families and community for your continued support.  Together we are able to bring out the best in our students and prepare them to be our future leaders.  Everyone working together is what creates the greatest sense of pride that makes Mohawk Local Schools an excellent district.  Thank you to everyone and together lets have a great school year.

Andrew Sprang
Superintendent
Mohawk Local Schools

 

The Mohawk Board of Education has established a strategic plan with four areas of emphasis.

1. Student Achievement and Instructional Excellence
   Whether students are continuing their education in pursuit of a specific vocation, college intending, or moving into the workforce, it is our primary mission to prepare students for success.
2. Communication and Community Engagement
   We inform our community of the great things happening at Mohawk.   We seek community input when considering policy revisions. We communicate through multiple platforms including web, social media, automated alerts, and traditional print materials.
3. Fiscal Stewardship
   We operate with complete financial transparency and are committed to good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. We maintain and improve our facilities to improve efficient and effective operations now and in the future. We plan and save for inevitable and costly maintenance needs such as roof replacement and paving. We established a rainy day fund to insure financial stability. Finally, we operate with a balanced budget.
4. Safety and Security
   We develop and revise district and building safety plans annually. We conduct and document all safety drills as mandated by Ohio Law. We have implemented technologies and protocols for dealing with an active shooter situation. We drill with area first responders in preparation for an active shooter situation and have put in place technologies to help prevent or minimize casualties in the event of such.

Our board meetings are  public meetings and community members are always welcome. If you have questions or concerns you’d like to  discuss, please don’t hesitate to call. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the students of Mohawk School District.