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OHMS PARENT COUNCIL

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 472017820 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · westhillschools.org
revenue
$17K
expenses
$23K
net assets
$9K
employees
mission · from form 990

OHMS PARENT COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST STUDENTS THROUGH AN EXCITING AND CHALLENGING FOUR-YEAR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC TRANSITION FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION TO HELP MAKE WELL ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Westhill Central School District is a public school district serving approximately 1,750 students in Onondaga County, New York, adjacent to Syracuse. It operates four schools serving grades K-12, providing educational programs within a safe and supportive environment. The district emphasizes innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is governed by a five-member Board of Education.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Capital Project Plan
Voter-approved initiative to improve student learning environments through UPK classroom creation, PE facility upgrades, field resurfacing, and new bus infrastructure.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
District-wide effort led by the Diversity Committee to foster belonging, provide professional development, and align with the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.
Emergency Response Plan
Comprehensive safety and communication plan activated during local disasters or school emergencies, utilizing ParentSquare for alerts and conducting unannounced emergency drills.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awards annual student achievement and character recognitions
      Presents the Marion Parsons Achievement Award and Ronald Hill School Spirit Award each year to fourth-grade students who exemplify academic excellence, moral character, kindness, perseverance, and school spirit.
  • Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
    • Ensures Education Law 2-D compliance through website disclosures
      Maintains compliance with New York State Education Law 2-D by hosting four mandatory and four recommended elements related to student data privacy and protection on its website.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates student and staff participation in school decision-making
      Supports inclusive governance by enabling students and staff to contribute to school decisions, ensuring diverse perspectives are integrated into policy and practice.
  • Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts bi-monthly Parent Organization meetings
      Convenes parent meetings every two months to promote parent involvement and engagement in the school community.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Implements district strategic plan focused on belonging
      Serves as an embedded Implementation Team within the district’s Strategic Plan to advance goals related to fostering a sense of belonging across schools and the community.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operates K-1 program for approximately 240 students
      Runs a Kindergarten through First Grade program serving around 240 students, providing foundational academic and social education.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Operates K-12 public school district
      Manages a full K-12 public school system serving 1,900 students with 166 teachers and 135 support staff across four schools: primary, elementary, middle, and high school.
  • High School Placement Support 1 activity
    • Provides academic and social support during elementary-to-high-school transition
      Offers structured academic and social programming over four years to support students transitioning from elementary to high school, aiming to strengthen learning outcomes and social interaction skills.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Provides academically challenging and safe learning experiences
      Offers rigorous academic programming designed to challenge students while maintaining a safe and ethical learning environment.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Provides professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusion
      Establishes committees and initiatives to promote open dialogue and delivers training to staff on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics to support a safe and inclusive school environment.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Supports student academic and social-emotional growth monitoring
      Uses assessment tools such as iReady and Panorama to help students track and develop their academic performance and social-emotional well-being.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Upgrades physical education facilities at OHMS
      Implements facility improvements to enhance physical education infrastructure at OHMS.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$9K56%
Investment income$330%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$9K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -10.1%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • NYSED Government — Aligns professional learning with the NYSED CRSE Framework.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Monitors compliance with Education Law 2-D mandates.
  • Westhill Central School District Network — OHMS is a school within the Westhill Central School District.
  • Westhill School District Network — OHMS PARENT COUNCIL operates within the Westhill School District as part of its high school community.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Data-Informed Intervention
    methodology: data-driven-intervention
    By using academic and social-emotional data from tools like iReady and Panorama, the organization identifies and supports student needs early, because timely, evidence-based interventions improve both learning and well-being outcomes.
  • Family and Community Engagement Model
    methodology: family-engagement
    By involving parents and community members in school life and decision-making, the organization strengthens student support systems and school culture, because family and community participation increases belonging, accountability, and institutional trust.
  • Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: holistic youth development
    By integrating academic and social activities, the organization supports well-rounded development during critical educational transitions, because combined engagement fosters stronger student outcomes, happiness, and lifelong learning.
  • Inclusive Decision-Making
    methodology: inclusive-decision-making
    By involving students and staff in shared governance, the organization enhances school success, because inclusive participation increases ownership, engagement, and alignment with community needs.