MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School District hopes previously approved spending reductions are enough to pass financial muster with the state. The district’s school board on Tuesday morning, meeting in special session, unanimously approved a written plan for the Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce that it said will eliminate a looming deficit identified in […]
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Underwater robotics: Students learn about defense manufacturing at camp
MANSFIELD — About a dozen middle schoolers learned about defense manufacturing firsthand at the “Building Giants” Submarine Manufacturing Camp.
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Mansfield City Schools operating levy set at 5.6 mills
MANSFIELD — The combined income-and-property tax issue proposed by Mansfield City Schools for this year’s ballot now has a clear price tag for voters. The board of education voted Tuesday to finalize ballot language for the levy with a property tax rate of 5.6 mills. Voters will decide the fate of the new levy on […]
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Mansfield City appoints new middle, high school administrators
MANSFIELD — A new crop of administrators is taking the reins at Mansfield Middle and Mansfield Senior High School. The Mansfield City School board appointed two head principals and three assistant principals during its July 9 and 16 meetings. Kris Beasley will be the new high school principal this year. Beasley has worked for the […]
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Mansfield BOE votes to close Tyger Digital Academy, effective immediately
MANSFIELD — The Tyger Digital Academy is now offline. The Mansfield City School board of education voted 3-0 to shutter the district’s online learning option during a special meeting Tuesday night. Board member Jennifer Kime was absent. Board member Gary Feagin abstained from the vote since his wife, Ruby, worked as the TDA’s family liaison. Mansfield […]
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Mansfield City Schools may sunset Tyger Digital Academy
MANSFIELD — The Tyger Digital Academy may be going offline for good. The Mansfield City Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and possibly vote on the closing of the Academy, according to a special meeting notice sent out by the district. School board president […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Is college worth the cost?
MANSFIELD — Effie James’ college journey was far from traditional. A graduate of Mansfield Senior, James began his postsecondary education right out of high school, attending Bowling Green State University on a football scholarship. Halfway through his sophomore year, he suffered a career-ending injury. So he went home. He got a job and started a […]
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Adena Corp. secures tax breaks for $5 million expansion in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved a tax incentive package for Adena Corp. that will lead to a $5 million investment and creation of at least 15 new jobs. Unanimous votes for a property tax break and a job creation tax credit agreement came despite a letter of objection from Mansfield City Schools […]
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Mansfield BOE takes first step to place $7.8 million levy on November ballot
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City school board voted Tuesday to move forward with putting a new emergency levy on the November ballot. The school board voted unanimously to pass a resolution of necessity for a combined property and income tax levy. Board members will vote on a final resolution next month. “To start the process, […]
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47 years of buses, maintenance and a buried boot
CENTERBURG – Randy Bradford never realized his high school dream of a career in radio. Instead, this week he will close the book on 47 years in public education when he retiresas director of transportation and building maintenance at Centerburg Local Schools, a position he has held for the last eight years. Earlier, he served […]