Chardon Local Schools News Article

One Book Coming Right Up!

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Park Elementary logo; group photo of Park Elementary staff members Erika Barnett (counselor), Jill Makee (principal) and Donna Picone (teacher) proudly standing with the book-filled vending machine
photo (l to r):  School Counselor and PBIS team member Mrs. Erika Barnett; 
Park Principal Mrs. Jill Makee; Teacher and PBIS team member Mrs. Donna Picone 

One Book Coming Right Up! 
Story by Rebecca Fullerman, CHS '24
Content Development Specialist

November 8, 2023 — Chardon Schools is fortunate to have such committed, hard-working PTOs! Thanks to the Park Elementary PTO, the school now houses an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine® by Global Vending Group.
In collaboration with the school’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team, the Park PTO has been generous in funding student behavioral incentives such as the book vending machine.
HOW IT WORKS
“Topper Tickets”, part of the school's implementation of the PBIS program, are awarded to students by staff as a special recognition for demonstrating one or more of the following behaviors — Taking Responsibility, Offering Kindness, and/or Persevering! 
Students can now cash in their Topper Ticket for an "Inchy Token" and visit the vending machine for a new book to read!
WHAT IS PBIS?
PBIS, a program of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, is designed to enhance social, emotional, and academic outcomes for all students through a three-tiered approach focused on prevention of behavioral issues rather than punishment. 
Did you know Park is a PBIS Silver Award school?!
PTO APPRECIATION 
In response to the arrival of the book vending machine, Park Principal Jill Makee stated: “We are grateful for the collaboration and support between Park PTO and the District's PBIS initiative. Together, Hilltoppers Climb to the TOP!”
The 2023-24 Park Elementary PTO officers are as follows: president Shannon Kaufman; co-VPs Tiffany Klinger and Mandy Rosplock; secretary Katie McCartney; and treasurer Megan Ghobrial.

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