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Doug Lindner

$25.5 million decision

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 6:22pm
Middle school, performing arts center go to ballot - Sept. 9
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– It’s official.
As expected, the Solon school board has decided to place a $25.5 million bond referendum for a new middle school and performing arts center before district voters.
At a June 26 meeting, school board members accepted a 220-signature petition signed by residents of the district, and passed a resolution calling for a Tuesday, Sept. 9, special election.
It was an action the district had been working toward for months.


Our Lord’s Church marks 10th anniversary

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 6:26pm
Happy Birthday, Our Lord’s Church!
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– In 2004, a small group of residents gathered at the Solon Public Library for the first service of a new church community.
Two years later, the new church had its own building and had established a record of community service that it continues today.
Our Lord’s Church will mark the first decade of its existence Sunday, July 13, with a public celebration at its 131 N. Market St. location, serving brats, burgers and hot dogs after its weekly service. Potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and cake will also be served.


Calendar committee established; lunch prices to increase

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 7:42pm
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– It’s official.
Solon’s school calendar will be developed by a new committee that looks a lot like the old one, but with one major difference.
School board members will be on board.
At its June 2 meeting, members of the Solon Community School District Board of Education approved the recommended members a new calendar committee.


Bond issue firm at 25.5 million

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 7:27pm
Language for Sept. 9 ballot on June 26 agenda
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– The Solon school board is expected to finalize a Sept. 9 date for a $25.5 million bond issue referendum later this month.
According to Solon Superintendent Sam Miller, the district is planning a special board meeting Thursday, June 26, to accept a petition calling for a bond issue and to consider a resolution calling for a special election.
It’s a big step for the district, which has been discussing potential facility needs for months.


City to eat unsavory premium increase for Tiffin employees

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/01/2014 - 7:06pm
By
Doug Lindner

TIFFIN– The cost of health insurance rarely goes down.
And once in a while, there’s a spike in premiums that really causes jaws to drop.
The City of Tiffin encountered one such moment recently, experiencing a 36 percent hike in the cost of health insurance for its employees.
At a meeting last Wednesday, Tiffin council members considered whether any of the increase should be passed on to workers.
In the end, the answer was no.


Parents still don’t understand SBG

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 5:09pm
Report shows interpreting grades on PowerSchool continues to stymie
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– Parents just don’t understand.
A year didn’t do a lot to improve the comprehension of standards-based grading (SBG) for parents in the Solon Community School District (SCSD).
An SBG report presented at the April 14 meeting of the Solon school board showed that parents participating in a spring survey have not significantly improved their understanding of what their student is learning.
“We definitely need to do a better job helping them understand PowerSchool,” Director of Instruction and Technology Matt Townsley told board members. “That continues to be a concern.”