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CTC Celebrates Board of Education During School Board Recognition Month

CTC Celebrates Board of Education During School Board Recognition Month
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January is School Board Recognition Month, and Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center (CTC) proudly celebrates its Board of Education members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
 
“The dedication, commitment, and vision of our school board members shape the future of our students, our school, and our satellite programs,” said Superintendent Michelle Patrick. “Their focus is on helping all our students be successful in their future endeavors. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.”
 
The Springfield-Clark CTC Board of Education oversees an average annual budget of $20 million, serves more than 1,250 students, supports over 100 staff members, and helps guide the mission of preparing students to be Career Ready. College Ready. Life Ready.
 

Leaders Connecting the Community and Classroom

CTC’s school board members are a vital link between the community and the classroom. In addition to overseeing the budget and district policy, the board members represent each of our seven associate school districts, ensuring all of Clark County is represented.

Strong partnerships between the board, CTC instructors, local businesses, and industry professionals who serve on each program’s advisory board create invaluable industry connections and hands-on learning experiences for students. These opportunities inspired students to earn over 1,200 industry certifications and credentials in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, 97% of the Class of 2023 entered the workforce, pursued higher education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation.

 

Celebrating Achievements

Under the leadership of the Board of Education, CTC has achieved several milestones, including:

  • Expanding satellite programs at Northwestern Junior/Senior High School to serve over 500 junior and high school students.
  • Passing a levy to fund the construction of a new $90 million state-of-the-art facility.
  • Securing $38.7 million in funding from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to assist in the new construction.
  • Guiding the formation/expansion of in-demand career-tech programs such as Criminal Justice, Veterinary Science, and Engineering and Architectural Design in the past decade.

 

Recognizing Our Board Members

Springfield-Clark CTC is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate group of board members who work to ensure the success of our students and programs:

  • Mr. Jamie Callan, Board President, represents Springfield City Schools and has served on CTC’s board for 15 years.
  • Mr. Ben Galbreath, Board Vice-President, represents Clark-Shawnee Local Schools and has served on CTC’s board since 2023.
  • Ms. Jill Acuff represents Northwestern Local Schools and has served on CTC’s board since 2023.
  • Mr. Keith Culp represents Greenon Local Schools and just completed his first year of service on CTC’s board.
  • Mr. John Kitchen, representing Southeastern Local Schools, is two years into his current term and previously served on CTC’s board for 14 years in the early 2000s.
  • Mr. Matt Mills represents Tecumseh Local Schools and just completed his first year of service on CTC’s board.
  • Mr. Chris Thompson represents Northeastern Local Schools and has served on CTC’s board for just over 3 years.
  • Mr. Stanley Wenclewicz represents the Clark County Educational Service Center and has served on CTC’s board for seven years.
  • Mr. Chris Williams represents Springfield City Schools and has been on CTC’s board for five years.

Join Us in Saying Thank You

Springfield-Clark CTC is proud of the exceptional work our board members do to positively impact our students, staff, and community. Through their vision and leadership, CTC continues to be an invaluable resource for the community - preparing students, supporting local businesses, and building collaborations.

We invite everyone to show their gratitude to our board members:

  • Send a Thank You Card: Visit SCCTC.org/Thank-Yous to send a digital e-card of appreciation.
  • Post on Social Media: Drop a kind note on one of our School Board celebration posts on Facebook or Instagram at SCCTC.org/Facebook or SCCTC.org/Instagram.