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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2017
Page
1
Ohio Gov Kasich proposes adding three non voting businesspeople to local school boards to align business and education needs with in demand jobs. Athens County presidents react with mixed views citing elected representation and taxpayer money oversight as key concerns. SEE PRESIDENTS ON PAGE A2.
Athens County districts warn of possible funding losses under Governor Kasich's proposed budget as enrollments fall. Alexander Local Schools treasurer Aaron Schirm cites reliance on the guarantee and flat funding, while Athens treasurer Matt Bunting notes limited detail and modest gains amid rising costs.
US Senator Rob Portman announced he will support Betsy DeVos for secretary of education, giving a crucial GOP vote though opposed by fellow Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown. Brown urged slowing confirmation amid calls from parents students and teachers objecting to DeVos. Brown cited a $5.3 million Ohio campaign finance fine against a former DeVos committee and criticized for profit charter schools.
Nelsonville and Athens County reach a three year plan to raise Buchtel water charges. County commissioners approve new tiered rates starting at 7.43 per thousand gallons this year rising to 9.43 by 2019. City manager Gary Edwards and district superintendent Rich Kasler discussed impacts. SEE WATER ON PAGE A2
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