Dropout Prevention and Recovery Advisory Council

The Dropout Prevention and Recovery Advisory Council convenes regular public meetings to inform the public of any department initiatives, policies or guidelines, any changes to state or federal law and any rule(s) the director intends to adopt, amend or rescind.

Check this page regularly for meeting dates and materials. Please direct any questions to Katie Beahr.

Committee Members

• Adam Clark, TRECA
• Cris Gulacy-Worrel, Oakmont Education
• Dave Cash, Charter School Specialists
• Dean Manke, Invictus High School
• John Hagan, State Board of Education
• Lenny Schafer, Ohio Council of Community Schools


• Melissa Bedell, State Board of Education
• Sheila Vitale, Office of School Sponsorship
• Tiffany Delong, Focus Learning Academies
• William Watson, Utica Shale Academy

2024 Meetings

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

• Agenda
• Meeting Recording
• Meeting Materials
  • PowerPoint Slides
  • Quality Community School Support Grant
  • Community Schools DOPR Survey Results
  • DOPR Report Card Information
    • 2023 Dropout Prevention and Recovery Community School Report Card Overview Presentation
    • DPR Overview Video
    • 2023 DPR Complete Technical Document
  • 2019 Dropout Prevention and Recovery Workgroup Final Report and Recommendations

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

• Agenda
• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Recording
• Meeting Materials
  • Draft Bylaws
  • OAC 3301-102-10, OAC 3301-102-11, OAC 3301-102-12
  • 2019 Dropout Prevention and Recovery Workgroup Final Report and Recommendations
  • PowerPoint Slides

Upcoming Meetings

• May 29, 10:00am
• June 26, 10:00am
• July 22, 11:00am

Last Modified: 5/1/2024 11:48:14 AM

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