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The New Albany-Plain Local School District is located in the heart of Ohio about 20 miles northeast of Columbus. Founded in 1837, the Village of New Albany was primarily rural before significant residential and commercial development arrived some 150 years later. Unlike some suburban communities that have sprawling, unregulated growth, New Albany is developing as a "balanced" 21st Century village in which business enterprises, developers, and schools share a common vision. Partnerships are key elements in community growth.

The school district serves an area of 26 square miles, and features eight buildings all on one centrally located campus. The schools are connected by tree-lined walkways, and are surrounded by an 80-acre nature preserve.

New Albany-Plain Local provides education to approximately 3,760 students in grades K-12. NA-PL is the only school district in Ohio in which every school is designated a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. All of the district's schools have been accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

For the 2006-2007 school year, 301 certified employees work in the district as classroom teachers, educations specialists, and administrators: 72 have Bachelor's degrees, 219 Master's degrees, and 9 have earned their PhDs. NA-PL Schools also employs 197 classified staff members, including transportation, food service, custodial/maintenance and office workers.

Our Mission
The mission of the New Albany-Plain Local School District is to create a Learning Community that empowers our young people to develop the knowledge, talents, and virtues necessary for success in a changing world.

• The Ohio Department of Education has rated New Albany-Plain Local School District ?Excellent? for the past three years
• 100% of our students graduated last year and 95% of them are going on to college
• SAT and ACT scores have increased; students taking Advanced Placement courses and test scores have also increased
• Technology proficiency guidelines have been implemented K-12
• Arts opportunities are growing
• Character initiatives at all schools are being embraced by the students and the community

Financial Health
We continue to emphasize being faithful stewards of the community?s tax dollars, while at the same time providing quality opportunities, protecting property values, and addressing growth. Residential real estate values have a higher appreciation in areas with a good school district.

• Excellent auditor?s report, books are balanced and in the black
• Three-year cycle?we go to the voters every three years to vote on our budget to promote accountability. The Finance Committee, made up of neighborhood leaders from across the community, has been instrumental in helping to determine the levy amount needed for the budget cycle of January 2007 through December 2009
• On February 7, 2006 voters approved a 3-year $17.9 million operating levy that pays for teacher salaries, utilities, and supplies.

Managing Growth
Projections for enrollment continue to be within an acceptable range of estimation. Consequently, hiring, utilities, books, and operating expenses are in balance.

• The New Albany-Plain Local School District has experienced double-digit enrollment in the past decade, we continue to monitor the development in our area to remain in step with the progress
• We opened the new high school addition in 2004, and now can accommodate 1,500 students at NAHS. Because of our flexible campus planning, this year New Albany Middle School students are utilizing some of those classrooms in the new wing

Diversity Mission Statement
The New Albany Schools are proud to promote policies that reflect and celebrate the diversity within our Learning Community. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of openness and inclusiveness, a safe and supportive environment for learning, and a place where all students - regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion and gender - are accepted. As administrators, staff, students, and parents, we pledge to cultivate this respect for differences, and to ensure that our curriculum and our core values exemplify the diversity of our student body.

On the Horizon
We celebrate the notion that New Albany-Plain Local Schools are the heart of our community. And there have been many community members who have been instrumental in making that a reality. We value education. However, a good education is not inexpensive. In the private sector, you might hear the expression, ?You get what you pay for.? We believe it?s important to communicate that our schools do not waste money. We are constantly looking for ways to work smarter with less, at the same time ensuring a quality education. The progress in our schools is a result of your financial support, the commitment of a dedicated staff, and the hard work of our students and parents.