The Chillicothe R-II School Board will meet Tuesday at 6:00 pm at the District Office. The meeting will start with recognition of the Field School “Terrific Kids” In Old Business, there will be a presentation on the Architectural Services for the expansion of CES and an update on the demolition of the old Litton stadium. Under new business, there will […]
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The Brookfield School Board meets Tuesday at 5:30 pm. The meeting will begin with comments from the public, reports to the board, financials, and program evaluations. Old Business includes the sick leave policy change, an update on Prop 2 construction, the HVAC project update, and a review of the RFQs for the Energy-Related ESSER-funded projects. They will also consider the […]
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The FCC announced the second round of funding to connect even more students and library patrons with new tools for online learning and communicating with teachers in their ongoing work to close the Homework Gap Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says they are providing resources for schools and libraries across the country, from tiny communities in Delta Junction, Alaska to large […]
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This is Fire Prevention Week and The Chillicothe Fire Department is taking the opportunity to meet with students in the area schools and educate them on Fire Safety. Captain Derick Allen says it is a good opportunity to educate the children and the community. Allen says the escape plan with a meeting place is something families should create and practice. […]
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The 2021 Chillicothe High School Homecoming on Friday includes a variety of activities, beginning early in the day. CHS Principal Dan Nagel says the theme this year is Saturday Night Fever. Nagel says the Homecoming Parade will start at 2:15 and will follow the normal route. Students must complete float building before 9:10 am, as they have a pep rally […]
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The Chillicothe R-II School District has again declared their staff as Essential Workers. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says this was part of the COVID-19 response discussed this week. Wiebers says they did have a few staff members that were required to take time off until the essential status could be restored.
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The Chillicothe R-II School Board sets the Tuition rates for sending schools and for Grand River Tech Post High programs each year. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says this year one rate fell slightly, The GRTS rate does have an increase. The GRTS tuition increase is $200 from the current rate.
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Ag and tech items were declared surplus at this week’s Chillicothe School Board meeting. Superintendent Dan Wiebers explains. Contact the District office for specific or bidding information.
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The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved several personnel items in their executive session this week. Superintendent Dan Wiebers says for Support Staff, the hirings include: Kim Kimbrough-CES Food Service Manager Heather Mudd-CELC Paraprofessional Gabrielle Tiblow-CES Paraprofessional Danielle Hunt-Bus Aide Lara Cook-Field Library Aide Michele Murrell-HS Secretary They also accepted the resignation of CHS Secretary Lisa Wilson effective in December. For […]
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A No-Tax-Increase levy for construction of the second phase of the Elementary School project was proposed by the Chillicothe R-II School Superintendent Dan Wiebers at this week’s School Board meeting. Wiebers says this is for construction to house grades 2-5 at the Chillicothe Elementary School location. Wiebers says the levy would raise$12.5 million through the sale of bonds. He talked […]
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