BELLVILLE — Cody Reese is trading purple for green. The principal of East Knox Junior and Senior High School will be the next superintendent of Clear Fork Valley Local Schools. The Clear Fork school board voted 5-0 to hire Reese at Tuesday night’s meeting. His start date is Aug. 1. “Clear Fork has always been […]
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Clear Fork Schools announces superintendent search
BELLVILLE – The Clear Fork Valley Local School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. Applications are due Feb. 13. Employment will begin on Aug. 1. The incoming superintendent will succeed interim supt. John Thomas, who began his tenure with the district last August. The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is assisting Clear […]
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Clear Fork High School teachers, admin clash over scheduling
BELLVILLE — A disagreement over the high school bell schedule could lead to arbitration between the Clear Fork Valley Local School District and its teachers union. Representatives from the Clear Fork Valley Education Association (CFVEA) say a change to the high school bell schedule, implemented this school year, has led to unequal planning periods for […]
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Clear Fork seeks to reduce private school bussing amid driver shortage
Editor’s Note: The topic for this story was suggested by a reader through our Open Source platform. Do you have a tip for a reporter? Submit it in here. BELLVILLE — As a working single mom, Christie Hiltbrunner relies on the school bus to transport her second grader each day. But earlier this year, the Washington […]
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Clear Fork hires Klaus, Slavinski as building principals
BELLVILLE — Logan Slavinski is a Colt once again. The Clear Fork Valley Local school board voted 4-1 during a special meeting Monday to appoint Slavinski as the new middle school principal for the 2024-2025 school year. “It’s something I’ve been working towards for a long time, to be able to come home and serve my […]
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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 […]