Amherst levy survey shows 50 50 pass chance
The Chronicle Telegram reports Amherst Schools face a tight May levy vote after a 400 person survey found a 46 to 50 chance of passage for a 4.4 mill levy. Voters cited affordability, while district cuts totaling about 2 million dollars have already been made. If the levy fails, major academic cuts could follow by 2008.
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Amherst voters weigh school funding in survey results
A survey shows Amherst Schools voters oppose high money requests and pay-to-play sports while supporting cuts to administration and tutors. Majorities favor using levy funds for new textbooks, computers, and restoring tutors, with strong skepticism toward school board messaging.
Sheffield district plans menu revamp to boost lunch sales
Sheffield Lake Schools aim to revive a losing lunch program by redesigning menus and adding a point-of-sale system. Superintendent Will Folger says the district has spent tens of thousands on meals and trails last year’s sales by about 20,000 dollars this year. Sue Whittaker of Huron Schools assists, suggesting personalized service and sales-tracking to raise revenue and potentially allow prepaid meals.
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Second Marine Division Association Seeks New Members
Local Marine group seeks younger Second Division veterans to sustain its 56 year legacy honoring WWI and WWII service across Korea Lebanon and gulf conflicts. The club offers scholarships to members' offspring and plans annual reunions and activities. Contact Paul Goforth Yucca Valley CA or via email and visit the emarine site.
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Lorain County appoints deputy director and election hopefuls
Lorain County JUDGE THOMAS ELWELL named deputy director of the Board of Elections. Jose A. Candelario, 25, of Lorain, named to the post, replacing Kent Kelleher as he moves to director. Candelario, a Democratic candidate for state Senate, previously worked with Puerto Rico Federal Affairs and trained staff nationwide for voter registration drives. The piece also notes GOP congressional hopefuls David McGrew and Joz Ortega in Ohio’s 13th district race, with several Democrats announcing bids for the seat.
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