MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools isn’t out of the woods, fiscally speaking. But treasurer Tammy Hamilla said she believes the district can correct its finances with some smart management. “We can fix this,” Hamilla told board members Tuesday evening. “We just need some consistency in the treasurer’s office. We need somebody monitoring budgets.” Hamilla began […]
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Peace on My Block festival postponed due to weather
Due to the weather forecast for later this week, the Peace on my Block committee has made the decision to reschedule our POMB Community Fair for next Thursday, May 29th. We hope that the weather will be warmer next Thursday, which will allow the Mansfield community to enjoy the event. We look forward to seeing you on […]
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Here are five things you may not know about Mansfield City Schools’ finances
Today continues a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here’s what you can expect: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of — fiscal oversightWednesday: MCS enrollment declines, deficit-spending continuesThursday: Five things […]
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Funding the future: MCS enrollment declines as deficit-spending continues
Today continues a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here is how the series will unfold. Stories will publish each day at 10 a.m.: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of […]
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Mansfield school board approves RIF, early cuts for administrators
MANSFIELD — A divided Mansfield City School Board of Education Tuesday approved ending several administrative contracts in less than a week. With a 3-2 vote, the board suspended several administrative contracts, effective March 31, citing the district’s financial situation. During the same meeting, the board unanimously abolished 62 non-administrative positions (equivalent to 57 full-time positions) across […]
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Funding the future: How MCS found its way into — and out of — fiscal oversight
Today continues a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here is how the series will unfold. Stories will publish each day at 10 a.m.: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the districtTuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of […]
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Mansfield City School board may vote to eliminate more than 60 positions today
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board is expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution that abolishes more than 60 positions through a reduction in force. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Raemelton Administration Building at 856 W. Cook Road. The staffing cuts come after the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recently […]
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Mansfield’s Andrea Murphy wins presidential teaching award for project-based learning
MANSFIELD — Andrea Murphy tells her students when the school year starts that it’s not her job to teach them. It’s her job to create an environment where they can learn. A third-grade teacher at Malabar Intermediate School, Murphy said an emphasis on hands-on learning over lectures and bookwork leads to more engaged and confident students. […]
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Funding the future: A 5-part probe begins into Mansfield City School finances
Today begins a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here is how the series will unfold. Stories will publish each day at 10 a.m.: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of […]
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Letter to the Editor: Mansfield City Schools staff cuts should’ve been discussed in public
As a retired Mansfield City school teacher, administrator and school board member, I am concerned and saddened by the Board’s decisions in some of their cuts to staff, programs, and departments. I feel that discussions concerning the cuts should have been open to the public. It was stated that all stakeholders would be a part […]