Ohio districts predict multi year funding losses in forecasts
Ohio public school districts large and small forecast five year deficits to state regulators. Some suburbs show reserves and tax hikes may keep them in the black, while cities like Columbus and Cleveland expect hundreds of millions in red ink. Experts note assumptions about state aid and levies drive reactions. A separate study shows teachers’ pay rose 18.1 percent 1999 to 2005, outpaced by U.S. inflation.
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Julie Carr Smyth
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Barbara Shaner
Ohio Public Expenditure Council
U.S
Centralized pool plan debated for Elyria
Elyria considers a single central outdoor pool to replace four neighborhood pools. Mayor Grace cites $200000 yearly operating costs versus a possible $1 million to $2 million build, with spray parks as an alternative. Public input planned for June 8 at the Hickories. Potential sites include near Cascade Park or West River Road area.
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Elyria
Cascade Park
Judy Nedwick
Nedwick
Hickories
Washington Ave
Bill Grace
Grace
West River Road
West River Florist
Cascade Street
Parkview Drive
Lake Avenue
Black River
Spelling Bee finals air on national TV despite local speller
Washington report notes the prime time finals broadcast with 97 top spellers from 274 entrants. Avon Middle School's Andrew Zheng failed to advance past round two after a 12 point written test and a misspelled word, while his father George Zheng expressed pride.
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Washington
Andrew Zheng
Avon Middle School
Chronicle-Telegram
George Zheng
Prosecutors Review Teacher Allegation Report in NR School
North Ridgeville police sent a report to the county prosecutor after three students and parents filed complaints against a Lear North Elementary School teacher. No charges have been filed as of now and the district notes the teacher is on paid leave. The prosecutor has not commented and will decide whether charges are warranted.
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North Ridgeville
Lear North
Allen Dent
Dent
Dennis
Will
Ane
NRPD
the Chronicle
Larry Bowersox
Protests Grow Over Elyria Drive Thru Liquor License
Residents accuse the Middle Avenue Drive Thru of drawing prostitution and drug activity near 714 Middle Ave. SEND and neighbors testified at a liquor control hearing that alcohol sales worsen street crime, while manager Jimmy Herbach cited 650 customer signatures urging retention of the license.
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Elyria
Middle Avenue Drive Thru
State Division of Liquor Control
Christine Baker
Rose Shea
Middle Ave
Jimmy Herbach
Jason Miller
Chronicle-Telegram Liquor Control
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Ohio Association of School Business Officials
Carl Sullenberger
Chronicle
Mark Washka
Maude Neiding
Amherst
Cindy Leise
The
Health, Recreation and Arts Committee of
Diaan
Zheng
Rachel Myers
Baker
South Elyria
SEND
Shea
Comcast
Pia Ae
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