MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools’ financial situation has the board looking for advice from veteran school administrators throughout the community. Former Supt. Dan Freund will be weighing in on cost savings through a consulting contract with the district. During its meeting Tuesday, the board voted 3-2 to approve an agreement with RedWin Educational Consultants. […]
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Try again: Mansfield City Schools must submit 2nd state deficit reduction plan
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools financial situation has once again caught the attention of state officials. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce asked the district to submit a deficit reduction plan for the second time in seven months. The district’s most recent five-year forecast projected an operating deficit of $3.9 million for the 2024-2025 […]
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7 apply for treasurer position at Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Less than half of the applicants for position of treasurer at Mansfield City Schools are licensed by the state of Ohio to do the job. Richland Source obtained the seven applications for treasurer at Mansfield City Schools through a public records request. Just three of the candidates have an Ohio School Treasurer License. One […]
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Clear Fork selects John Thomas as interim superintendent
BELLVILLE — John Thomas will be the next leader of Clear Fork Valley Local Schools. The Clear Fork school board voted 4-0 Tuesday to hire Thomas as interim superintendent with a start date of Aug. 1. The board also approved a consulting contract with Thomas so he can immediately begin working with the district during […]
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Clear Fork school board narrows interim supt. search
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Local school board has narrowed its candidate list for interim superintendent to two finalists. Supt. Kevin Kimmel of the Mid Ohio Educational Service Center confirmed that Steve Mohr and John Thomas are the two finalists for the position. The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is aiding Clear Fork in its […]
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Clear Fork seeks interim superintendent
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools has officially announced an opening for interim superintendent on Wednesday. The district is seeking applicants who can start on Aug. 1 “or sooner” according to a press release from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC). The application deadline is March 15. Supt. Janice Wyckoff’s contract with the district […]