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Substitute Administrative Assistant

The Substitute Administrative Assistant position works on an as-needed basis at the rate of $19.76 per hour. Forest Hills Schools does not discriminate nor tolerate harassment in its employment opportunities, educational programs or activities for any reason including on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, military status, ancestry, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.

Everything we do at Forest Hills School District is guided by the students. This annual publication expands on the valuable data and what we consider the most important piece of public education: the students. Our teachers, staff and administrators are fully committed to providing a world-class education to each and every student who comes through our doors and empowering all students to achieve personal success every day. I am reminded each day how special our community is for the many ways we come together to support students and prioritize quality education. Thank you for trusting us to deliver an unmatched educational experience to all students in our community.

Larry Hook, Superintendent

Bob Bibb Wendy Strickler Mark Bell Sara Jonas Jason Simmons President Vice President

Top 5% of All OH High Schools 17 Semifinalist and 150+ Unique Course Offerings (U.S. News and World Report) Commended National Merit Scholars (Class of 2025) 15 Robust, Challenging 6 "Hall of Fame" Elementary Academic Courses of Study Schools (OAESA) 96.8% four-year graduation rate (ODEW Report Card) 28 AP Courses Available to A+ Teachers, 11th Best in Ohio Students (2026 Niche Ratings) 1,173 Dual Enrollment College Credits Earned by the Class of A+ Academics (2026 Niche Gold Rating from AP Honor Roll for Anderson and Turpin)

FHSD Ranks in the Top 12% of all Public School Districts in Ohio Overall Rating of 4.5 Stars Exceeds State Standards Only four Hamilton County districts received a higher star rating. Academic Achievement Rating of 5 Stars Graduation Rate Component Rating of 5 Stars Significantly Exceeds State Standards Educational Gap Closing Rating of 5 Stars Significantly Exceeds State Standards

Career Exploration Job Shadowing & Workplace Visits Networking with Professionals School-Based Opportunities Community Classrooms with Local Experts

Students Demonstrating 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency 85.7% Christ Hospital Robotic Surgery 65.9% State Average (607 public school districts) Construction Career Days 63% Hamilton Co. Average (22 public school districts)

The XCL Program is the center point for connecting high school students to real-world career exploration opportunities through partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Serving students in grades 9-12, XCL engages students in workforce development and empowers them with tools and confidence to excel in their future endeavors.

From preschool through graduation, all students in FHSD receive intentional instruction, programming and learning opportunities designed to help them develop the following key skillsempowering them to excel as lifelong learners and setting them up for long-term success.

Critical Thinker Empathetic Communicator Creative Problem Solver Engaged Collaborator Adaptable Learner

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students' behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health. PBIS is not just a curriculum or program or one-day training. It is an ongoing commitment to supporting students, educators and families through systems change. When schools implement PBIS well, students experience improved behavioral, social, emotional and academic outcomes. Evidence shows effective PBIS efforts also reduce the use of exclusionary discipline practices and improve the overall climate.

FHSD is committed to providing a holistic academic experience where students are supported in and out of the classroom. A crucial piece of that overall strategy includes partnerships with highly respected organizations to offer access to school-based mental health services, reducing barriers for families that feel this resource is a good fit for their child's needs. Therapists from Necco and Cincinnati Children's Hospital work on-site to support students at the elementary and secondary buildings, respectively.

By cultivating a school environment that supports each student and encourages them to explore their passions and interests, FHSD hopes all students are able to feel a sense of belonging and involvement. In order to better understand the needs of students and how they feel about their overall school experience, FHSD conducts regular feedback surveys. More than 80% of elementary students report feeling "welcome and connected" at school. Similarly at the high school level, more than 80% of students responded with a 4 or 5 to the same question, when provided with a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest connection.

Students are able to choose from a wide array of clubs and organizations that provide unique opportunities outside of the classroom. These activities empower students to discover new passions and interests, while also teaching valuable skills, encouraging them to build relationships with fellow classmates. These opportunities can apply to many other areas of students' educational life. FHSD offers 36 teams for 14 sports at Nagel Middle School and 30 high school athletic teams. Technology, cooking and more are also available.

FHSD thanks all of our valuable partners who support public education and work collaboratively to build a stronger community, including Forest Hills Foundation for Education, 9United, Forest Hills Council of PTOs, Anderson Township, Anderson Park District, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, The Christ Hospital, OrthoCincy and many more.

By working each and every day to prioritize resources to maximize classroom impact, evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing programs and collect important data to inform facility and operational plans, FHSD is making every effort to protect taxpayer investments in our schools.

Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan: This detailed plan, which is based on a comprehensive third-party assessment of district properties, provides a road map for how FHSD will spend vital Permanent Improvement funds. By tackling critical projects first and following a preventive maintenance plan, FHSD is being proactive about extending the life of all district buildings.

Enrollment Projection Report: Recently completed enrollment projections offer valuable insight into potential changes in student enrollment. Based on this external report, FHSD could potentially see a 5% drop in enrollment over ten years, which is slightly less than the 7% drop expected across Ohio. District leaders are using this new data to inform facility planning, create projections for staffing levels and guide other financial and operational discussions.

FHSD once again received the coveted Ohio Checkbook award in January 2025, in partnership with the State Treasurer, to recognize effective financial practices. Forest Hills School District truly understands and deeply appreciates our responsibility to be effective stewards of public dollars. We work tirelessly to provide a high-quality education to all students at a reasonable cost to taxpayers. Our district outperforms both Hamilton County and State of Ohio averages for the percentage of dollars spent directly in the classroom, and we maintain a lower-than-average cost per pupil. It is a testament to our dedicated staff that these benchmarks can be met while still delivering a very highly-rated education to students. Our goal is to provide open, accurate and transparent information about the district's finances and operational spending. I encourage all community members to visit the district website, to stay up-to-date on the latest information and to understand how it impacts our community.

Alana Cropper, Treasurer, CFO View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Communications Department 7946 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45255