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Indian Lake Local Schools tabs principal |
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Written by Joshua Keeran
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:46 |
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LEWISTOWN – A familiar face is set to return to Indian Lake Local Schools next school year. Rob Underwood, who served as assistant high school principal in 2009 and 2010, was hired by the Indian Lake Board of Education on April 15 to become the district’s next high school principal. He will replace interim high school principal Diane Gillespie. Superintendent Pat O’Donnell said Underwood, who was given a two-year contract at a salary of $80,000 per year, was one of 63 applicants for the position. O’Donnell said there were several things that set Underwood apart from others vying for the position including “his knowledge of all the new state standards that are coming from the Ohio Department of Education and his familiarity with the Indian Lake School District, staff and students.” Since leaving Indian Lake after the 2010-2011 school year, Underwood has spent the last two years serving as the assistant high school principal for Ada Exempted Village Schools. “(He brings) enthusiasm, an ‘A’ team approach to running a building, he is licensed in all areas to be a high school principal and he has respect from the staff from working here two years ago,” O’Donnell said.
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Russells Point Police Department still investigating explosions near village |
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Written by Editorial
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:45 |
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Editor’s note: The following was compiled from the Russells Point Village Council post-meeting notes from April 15, which were submitted by Mayor Robin Reames. RUSSELLS POINT – Council was updated on the investigation involving recent explosions near the village and informed of a new restaurant coming to town during its April 15 meeting. In regard to recent explosions heard south of the village, Police Chief Joe Freyhof said his department has received and investigated several tips concerning the matter. He said interviews were conducted with residents near where the explosions are suspected to have taken place. Freyhof noted the police department is continuing to investigate the matter, and anyone with information concerning the explosions are asked to contact his office. Also during the meeting, Village Code Enforcement Officer Joel Kranenburg reported the former ERA Pass Key Reality building has been purchased, and the new owners plan to open a Chinese restaurant. In other business: •Kranenburg said the village will be working with Washington Township to provide Dumpsters for items that are hard to dispose of. The Dumpsters will be available June 7-10 at the Russells Point Municipal Building. •Council reported the village will have a booth at the Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Showcase of Indian Lake” event to be held on May 18 at Old Field Beach. •The Parks and Recreation Board plans to purchase 1,000 feet of four-inch tile for the top of the fences around the ball fields at Leppich Ball Park at a cost of $300.
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Riverside Local Schools receives Auditor of State Award |
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Written by Editorial
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:44 |
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DeGRAFF – The Riverside Board of Education was informed during its April 17 meeting that the district recently received an award from the state auditor. Treasurer Jennifer Blackford said the district received an Auditor of State Award for “exemplary financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the 2011-2012 audit.” Blackford said the award means Riverside’s audit did not contain findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, single-audit findings or any questioned costs. In other business, the board: •Agreed to employ Jason Bell on a limited, one-year nonteaching contract to serve as maintenance/transportation coordinator at a salary of $40,000 •Approved the purchase of 14 computers from Perry ProTech at a cost of $522 per unit (nine will be paid for by a Title VI-B Low and Rural Development grant, while five will be paid for using money from the Title I grant) •Agreed to a three-year consulting agreement with Strategic Management Solutions for E-Rate Consulting Services for fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016 at a cost of $2,160 per year |
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Quincy officials working on celebration to honor village’s 175th anniversary |
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Written by Editorial
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:42 |
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Editor’s note: The following was compiled from the Quincy Village Council regular meeting minutes from April 16. QUINCY – Council discussed celebrating a milestone within the village of Quincy, and the upcoming May 7 election during its April 16 meeting. Mayor Dan Robinson told council that this year is the 175th anniversary of the founding of the village, and former Mayor Jim Watkins has offered to provide ice cream for a celebration. Watkins also asked if council could prepare some type of celebration recognizing the formation of the village of Quincy 175 years ago. Council discussed the matter and asked that anyone interested in forming a committee to put together a ceremony recognizing this anniversary, contact a member of council or any other village official. Upcoming election Council took a moment during the meeting to remind residents that voting will take place on Tuesday, May 7 at the Quincy Community Building, located at 502 Carlisle St. On the ballot are two village levies. Each levy is 2 mills and will create approximately $11,000 for the Street Department and $11,000.00 for street lighting in the village. Council said the funds will allow for needed street repairs and street lighting. Any resident with a question or concern involving the levies are asked to contact a member of council, mayor, village administrator, solicitor or fiscal officer. |
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WL-S Board of Education approves levy for August ballot |
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Written by Casey S. Elliott
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Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:41 |
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WEST LIBERTY – The West Liberty-Salem Local Schools’ board on April 16 unanimously approved the second of two resolutions to place a building levy on the August ballot. The levy is a 3.62-mill, $7,550,000, 27-year tax with a 0.25 percent, 23-year income tax to fund the district’s share of a more than $30 million Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) building improvement project. The proposed levy is estimated to generate $11 million if passed, the district’s share of the overall project. Of that share, $1.6 million would be for Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs), projects the state will not fund. The main building project includes improvements such as replacing leaking roofs and windows, replacing old heating and air conditioning systems, improving well water systems to current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, upgrading technology and security and providing an additional 28,000 square feet of classroom space. The LFIs would improve the existing cafeteria and cafetorium, improve entrance security for the school building, and potentially improve traffic flow around the school. If the proposed levy does not pass in August, the school district will lose its guaranteed state funding share, Superintendent Kraig Hissong said. Under the current project, the state pays 71 percent of the cost of the project. Hissong said he expects that share would decrease if the levy was approved after that date. The district has a three-year, 1 percent income tax renewal levy on the May ballot, which is not part of the building project. That levy is estimated to bring in $1.1 million to the district annually. |
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