Developmental disabilities board moves to hire full time secretary
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities held a heated meeting Tuesday over elevating the executive secretary post from part time to full time as longtime secretary Sally Biancone retires. Acting Superintendent Dr. Maryalice Turner urged for a full-time assistant, saying she cannot juggle two jobs and a half-time secretary. She cited missed coverage, unpaid bills, Medicaid checks, and staff overload, while some directors urged restraint or two part-time positions. The board approved the motion 4-1, with two members absent, leaving questions on job description and salary unresolved.
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Ohio University adopts new student preferred names policy
Ohio University approved a policy allowing students to choose preferred names and pronouns for self-identification. The measure, effective for most uses, stems from student senate resolutions and is supported by campus offices. A Sept. 1 information session will explain details and provide guidance via the registrar site.
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School district awaits outcome of superintendent probe
Administrative leave since June 4 continues as board probes superintendent Young. A three member committee earlier reviewed performance and offered resignation, then a verbal warning. Turner serves as acting superintendent while Young faces potential termination after the investigation and a board vote.
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Ohio auditor won’t probe charter school report omissions
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost says he lacks jurisdiction to examine a former state official’s decision to exclude failing grades from charter school evaluations. In a letter to Senate Democratic Leader Joe Schiavoni, Yost notes the actions were caught before any state money was spent. Hansen resigned July 18 after omitting F grades for online and dropout recovery schools. the state later retracted the reports.
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Trimble roof project finished ahead of schedule
Trimble Elementary's new roof, replacement of the entire system in five years, was completed last Friday despite heavy rain. Holland Roofing won the $798,200 bid vs five bidders, under the original $883,869 estimate, funded by the May 2014 permanent improvement levy and district funds. Financing via JPMorgan Chase allowed upfront payment with five-year levy repayments. The board also approved a $11,768.75 sound system installation for Trimble High School gym from Class A Sounds in Athens.
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SOPEC to Host Athens County Planning Committee Meeting
The Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council will host a meeting of the UpGrade Athens County Central Planning Committee on Monday p.m. in ACEnet Building C Conference Room, 94 Columbus Road, Athens.
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Ohio Lottery Day Pick 3 and Night Pick 4 Results
The Ohio Lottery draws show Day Pick 3 numbers 753 and 239, Night Pick 4 numbers 3563 and 6969, and Rolling Cash 5 numbers 2 6 8 21 28.
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