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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2008
Page
1
Wellington welcomes Superintendent Francis Robert Scruci after three weeks on the job. He aims to win voter approval for extra tax money to fund a new kindergarten through 12th grade school near the current high school site. Scruci says the effort focuses on what is best for the students.
Age 46, Scruci, former principal and athletic director at Marion Taft Middle School, oversaw a 75 percent drop in discipline referrals alongside roles at Shelby High School and Edison High School, Milan. He and wife Cynthia, a nurse, enjoy walking at Wellington Reservoir and Findley State Park. He cites competitiveness as his motivator.
Lorain County schools resume with fresh starts as pencils, books, and teachers return. The Chronicle previews new programs in surrounding districts and highlights Elyria construction featured in a prior piece available at chroniclet.com.
Avon Lake schools are using modular classrooms at two buildings as enrollment grows. Redwood Elementary has the least space per pupil while Eastview previously faced overcapacity. District voters are urged to back a 3.86-mill emergency renewal levy to fund 14 to 18 new classrooms in coming years.
Avon residents will see elbow room as Avon High School gains an 82,000 square foot addition after years of growing enrollment. Superintendent Jim Reitenbach notes the district has added two new elementaries and now houses 1,100 children, with improvements also at East Elementary including remodeled classrooms and upgraded facilities.
Incoming freshmen took part in a three hour orientation with upperclassmen mentors across five sessions. The district plans to continue mentoring to help first year students stay through the year and feel part of the school.
Deputy reports former Lorain County prosecutor Jonathan Rosenbaum shot in the back at a Amherst Township gun club. His son Aaron Rosenbaum says he was clearing a jammed shell when the shotgun discharged, striking his father. Rosenbaum remained hospitalized in serious condition as authorities investigated.
Hannah Thome, 14, and brother Josh, 10, waited with their goats as the Lorain County Fair ended Sunday at the Wellington fairgrounds. The fair featured motocross events, concerts, and demolition derbies.
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