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New school has one-third of pledged money
About one-third of the pledged $1.25 million in donations for the new agricultural science school has been received by the school, but officials say they are confident additional resources are on the way.As of last week, the Global Impact STEM Academy has received about $410,000 in donations from five of ...
Four teachers honored for ‘Excellence’
Four local teachers will be honored March 18 as the Rotary Club of Springfield continues its 25-year tradition of recognizing outstanding local educators.This year’s honorees are Samantha Austin and Beth Biester, both of Springfield High School; Cathy Turner of Indian Valley Middle School, Greenon Local Schools; and Jim Yeazell of ...
Clark-Shawnee ranked 16th for student growth
One local district ranked in the top two percent in the state on a list of schools for making more than a year’s progress with their students during the 2011-12 school year, while another fell near the bottom.Clark-Shawnee Local Schools was 16th in the state out of 834 public, STEM ...
Closing school a ‘difficult’ decision
Every school district in Clark and Champaign County closed Wednesday, with four local school districts using their last allotted calamity day after 6 to 8 inches of snow fell.Clark-Shawnee, Tecumseh, Southeastern and Northwestern schools used their fifth calamity or “snow” day Wednesday. State law allows for five cancellations before schools ...
Clark State deposits in state investment program
Clark State Community College has deposited $5.5 million in a state-approved investment program that officials say yields competitive returns for local governments and agencies.The STAR Plus cash deposit program is endorsed by Republican Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, who visited Clark State last week to announce Clark State’s deposit.“We’re doing everything ...
Clark-Shawnee plans budget cuts
Clark-Shawnee Local Schools will cut 10.5 positions, institute $200 pay-to-participate fees and raise students fees by 20 percent as part of $700,000 in budget cuts if the district’s May levy fails.Clark-Shawnee board members approved by a 3 to 0 vote Monday morning the plan to reduce spending by at least ...
Schools accepting voucher applications
Parents of students who are eligible for the EdChoice voucher program can apply now at participating private schools.Six area private schools are accepting applications for the EdChoice program, which provides state-funded vouchers of $4,250 for elementary school students or $5,000 for high school students to use for tuition at participating ...
Scholarship program promotes service
A scholarship program at Wittenberg University provided junior Maggie McKune with the chance to connect to her new home in Springfield and give back to the community while earning her degree.McKune, from Kentucky, knew no one when she came to Wittenberg as a freshman, but she had been awarded a ...
School’s opening divides board
The governing board of the agricultural science school agreed in a split vote Thursday to open the school in August 2013, with fears of losing momentum winning out over financial and facilities concerns. “If there’s no movement on it this year, the likelihood of this happening goes down dramatically,” said ...
Mechanicsburg withdraws levy request
The Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District has withdrawn its levy from the May ballot because of a wording error.The district still faces a budget crisis in 2014 without new operating money, said Superintendent Dan Kaffenbarger, and the board is mulling a return to the ballot later this year.“The need is ...
Final school report card results released
Local school districts maintained their preliminary report card ratings Wednesday when the state released final results for the 2011-12 school year.Report cards typically are released in late August each year but this year’s results were delayed because of the “scrubbing” investigation into attendance reporting discrepancies at some Ohio schools. Nine ...
Mom says she was fired for pregnancy
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio have filed a discrimination claim on behalf of a Springfield mother, alleging she was fired for being pregnant.A news release from the ACLU says Jennifer Maudlin, a single mother of two, was fired by Inside Out, a faith-based community organization.William ...
Science school start could be delayed
The Global Impact STEM Academy might not open this fall as planned and if it does, it will only teach freshmen. Alternative locations to the former South High School are also under consideration for the first year. The academy’s board members are expected to vote at 2 p.m. Thursday on ...
Gun supporters at Dayton rally focus on freedoms
About 150 people gathered on Courthouse Square Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide network of “Day of Resistance” events to rally for gun rights.They carried signs proclaiming “Come and take it,” “Just say no to gun control,” and “Guns save lives” at the event — organized by the Dayton ...
Inmate found dead in Clark County jail
A Clark County Jail inmate was found dead in his cell in an apparent suicide early Saturday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.David Brent Newland, 52, of St. Paris, was arrested by the Springfield Police Division and booked into the jail at approximately 8:40 p.m. Friday on a parole violation, ...
Weaver Chapel makes national list
Wittenberg University’s Weaver Chapel has been named one of the 30 most beautiful college cathedrals. The chapel, which opened in 1958, was ranked 9th on the list by Best College Reviews. The list highlighted Weaver’s statues of religious figures like Martin Luther on the 212-foot tower and its stained glass ...
Student earns honors for anti-bullying work
A Southeastern High School student who travels the country with a friend as an anti-bullying spokesman has been selected for two national awards for his work.Scott Hannah, 18, son of Tim and Tracie Hannah of South Charleston, was named one of Ohio’s top high school student volunteers in the Prudential ...
Six vie for Clark State top job
Six candidates have been selected to interview this week to be the next president of Clark State Community College.The search committee will meet with each of the candidates in a neutral location Thursday, said committee chairman Jim Doyle. The candidates are:• David H. DeVier, vice president of academic and student ...
Schools plan to explain to voters what Kasich plan means to them
Districts hoping to persuade voters to support levies and bond issues this spring will have to explain the impact of Gov. John Kasich’s recently unveiled education funding plan.Seven of 12 school districts in Clark and Champaign counties are asking voters on May 7 to either renew existing levies, to approve ...
2 local teachers face discipline
Two local teachers face disciplinary actions this week.The state board of education voted Tuesday to permanently revoke the teaching license of Patricia I. Shields, 64, a former teacher at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy. Northwestern Local Schools has placed Mary Lynn Butcher, 28, on unpaid administrative leave following an arrest ...
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