SCHOOLS

Fiber optics may benefit schools

New fiber optic infrastructure being installed in Jay County has the potential to transform technology education in Jay Schools, and the system will make use of a small piece of school ground while doing so.

Vaughn picked by Fort

FORT RECOVERY — Fort Recovery Schools’ next superintendent says she wants to make sure the district is continually improving.

Update given on trip to China

Superintendent Tim Long is hopeful a recent trip by a Jay County delegation to China will prove valuable in terms of economic development.

Early release for proposal

Oops. Jay Schools officials apologized Monday night that a proposal to extend an early retirement incentive to non-certified personnel and administrators had been circulated prematurely via e-mail.

Work nearly done

A project designed to improve drainage and separate sewers on Portland’s southeast side is nearly wrapped up and will cost less than expected.

Jay County seniors earn honors

Scholarships totaling more than $1.6 million were presented to members of Jay County High School’s graduating class of 2011 Monday night during the school’s annual honors’ night ceremonies.

Jay Schools to provide summer lunch program

Jay Schools will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to children from June 13 to July 29.

John Jay marks 10 years

John Jay Center for Learning celebrated 10 years of innovative community education Wednesday.

Retirement incentive is approved

Early retirement incentive plans for support staff and administrators were approved Monday as the Jay School Board continued to address long-term personnel and benefit costs.

Students sow good seeds

Agriculture classes and local FFA chapter students at Jay County High School handed out between 300 and 400 flat vegetables to Community and Family Services Thursday morning as the end of a semester-long program they called “the Community Garden.”

Board OKs counter on land offer

BERNE — The price is right.

An early start

Tuesday mornings at the Jay County Public Library will be a little louder than usual for the next few months, with children getting ready to take their first step into the education system.

School plans on hold

A proposed redistricting plan for Jay County elementary schools has been put on hold.

Summer reading

REDKEY — Several weeks into summer break, the library at Redkey Elementary is open and lively, filled with children and parents reading and making crafts once a week.

Elementary boundaries may shift

Jay Schools may be shifting some boundaries for elementary schools in the coming school year to maintain appropriate class sizes.
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