SCHOOLS

Four seeking District 1 board seat

Four candidates are seeking the District 1 (city of Portland) seat on the Jay School Board in November’s election.

Rainy day $ moved

A request to move money from a “rainy day” fund into the general budget set off an in-depth discussion among members of the Jay School Board.

Fort levy on ballot Tuesday

FORT RECOVERY — Tuesday’s election isn’t just about incumbents and challengers, Republicans and Democrats.

Schools to borrow for HVAC work

Jay Schools will borrow nearly $2 million to fund a major overhaul of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at Redkey, East, and Westlawn elementary schools this winter.

Scholarship applications available

Applications for the Jay County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are now available.

Developing relations

A grant is being sought to bring two Chinese teachers to Jay Schools classrooms next year.

Thanksgiving in America

DUNKIRK — The United States has long been known as a melting pot where people of different cultures come together to live and learn.

Wednesday blackouts almost final

A Wednesday night blackout of school activities to allow for family and church events is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Teacher contract approved

Faced with uncertainty over school funding and the health of the economy, Jay Schools and the Jay Classroom Teachers Association have reached agreement on a two-year contract for 2011.

Jay likes new delay option

Jay School Corporation was in session Wednesday, utilizing its option for a three-hour delay for the first time.

China deal extended

An initiative to bring Chinese language, culture and history to students in Jay County will continue for at least one more year.

School out once again

With Jay Schools closed today for the 10th time this year, the county highway department is left wondering what more it can do to help get classes back in session.

Service to others

Continuing a trend of students supporting causes at Jay County High School basketball games, the National Honor Society will be holding an “Honor Our Soldiers” event at Friday’s boys basketball game and collecting donations for soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

Focus on goals for Jay County High School

Steps are being taken to get Jay County High School back on track in meeting its adequate yearly progress (AYP) goals, school board members were told Monday night.

Fort finalists identified

FORT RECOVERY — The field of 21 candidates vying for superintendent of Fort Recovery Schools has been narrowed down to four.
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