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Toledo elementary assistant principal placed on leave for alleged conduct violation
TOLEDO, Ohio — The assistant principal of a south Toledo elementary school has been placed on paid administrative leave "due to an alleged violation of the district's code of professional conduct," according to a statement on Tuesday from Toledo Public Schools. The district said it could not provide further...
Free early literacy program looking for volunteers and to help more children learn to read
TOLEDO, Ohio — At the downtown Toledo Library, the Read for Literacy and Clair's Day programs offer free assistance to any person, young or older, looking to learn how to read. Read for Literacy Executive Director Diana Bush said there are about 40,000 adults in Northwest Ohio who read...
TPS is hoping voters pass a levy and a bond issue this November
Toledo Public Schools officials say they have kept their promise to voters and have not asked for new money since 2014. The district is now asking voters for additional money as well as approval to issue bonds. Issue 19 is a proposed additional tax levy and a bond issue. The new 3.8-mill, five-year levy is meant to cover the district’s operating expenses. The cost to a homeowner is $133 for each $100,000 in property value. The $99 million in improvement bonds would be used for constructing, adding to, renovating, rehabilitating, remodeling, furnishing, equipping and improving school district buildings and facilities, and clearing, equipping, and otherwise improving sites for those School District buildings and facilities. The bond would be repaid annually over a maximum 30 years. The cost to a homeowner would be $71 for each $100,000 in property value.
Toledo area's volleyball stat leaders for week of Sept. 22
Below are the high school volleyball stat leaders in The Blade’s coverage area entering the week of Sept. 22. Stats courtesy of MaxPreps. KILLS PER SET5.5 — Libbie Baker, Hilltop5.2 — Keely Culler, Archbold4.6 — Mallory Pike, Anthony Wayne4.6 — Leah Pike, Anthony Wayne4.6 — Katie Pahl, Perrysburg4.3 — Kacey Like, McComb4.3 — Madison Cowan, Bowling Green4.3 — Ryen Smith, Old Fort4.2 — Victoria Gray, Bedford4.2 — Naomi Richer, Pettisville4.2 — Ava Buddelmeyer, Findlay4.1 — Mackenna Miller, Eastwood3.9 — Lanae Manz, Evergreen3.9 — Brooklyn Wilkin, Van Buren3.8 — Johanna Tester, Wauseon3.8 — Selma Brant, Van Buren3.8 — Riley King, Lakota3.7...
School districts have used the majority of ARPA monies prior to deadlines
Local school districts report they have largely spent all of their American Rescue Plan Act funds prior to both September and January deadlines. ARPA funds were approved by President Biden and Congress in 2021. Districts face a Monday deadline for committing to use the one-time funds and a Jan. 28 deadline to spend the money if they don’t have a spending extension. Funds that are left over would have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury. ARPA funds, separated into grants such as ARP-ESSER, ARP IDEA, ARP Homeless, ARP Targeted Homeless, and ARP-ESSER III, were distributed to school districts to cover costs incurred because of the pandemic. The funds were meant to provide financial relief to districts so they could help students recover the loss of learning time when classrooms were closed.
UT focuses on providing safe space for students impacted by situation in Lebanon
Members of Toledo’s Lebanese community are witnessing attacks on their homeland from across the globe, with University of Toledo students feeling the impact through social media posts and texts with family. On campus, providing a place where students can feel safe amid the international tensions is a priority. “It is our duty. I mean, that’s our duty as professors, as an educational institution, despite where the students are coming from, despite where their political views are, despite where they stand on issues,” said Gaby Semaan, University of Toledo director of Middle East studies and coordinator of Arabic program. “Our duty is to make them feel safe that they can express their feelings, their emotions, even if we don't agree with it.” Ty Musa, a 22-year-old political science and history major, said he’s having restless nights.
What to know about Perrysburg Schools' operating levy on the November ballot
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — With six weeks to go until Election Day, Perrysburg Schools will be asking voters to approve an incremental operating levy. It's something district Superintendent Tom Hosler says is different from the last two 'no' votes at the polls, which were bond issues. "This is money that...
High school boys golf: Ottawa Hills, Van Buren, Pettisville, and Napoleon all win sectional titles
With three scores in the low 70s, Ottawa Hills fired a team score of 305 to pick up a Division II boys golf section title at Eagle’s Landing in Oregon on Thursday. Yale Feniger finished an even-par round (72) for the Green Bears and tied for the lowest score of the tournament with Isaac Ewersen of Genoa. Genoa (317) took second during the tournament that featured many area schools. Charlie Swigart (73) and Walker Peterson (74) also went low for OH, while Cooper Friedman and Jack Jorgensen each fired solid rounds of 86. Caleb Klatt shot a 79, Alex Large finished with an 82, and Colby Ralston carded an 84 to round out the Comets’ scorecard along with Ewersen’s medalist performance.
Week 5 Winning Drive player of the week: Rocco Pillarelli, Ottawa Hills
Here are the winners for this week’s High School Football Winning Drive voting that took place Sept. 22 to 25. Voting each week of the season starts Sunday for Player of the Week and Game of the Week, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, at: www.toledoblade.com/HSFBDrive. Voting ends Wednesday at noon. ■ PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Rocco Pillarelli, Ottawa Hills Rushed for 259 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries, while catching two two-point conversions in a victory over Erie Mason. He is being honored as player of the week for the second time this season.
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