The Chillicothe School District ended the 2021/22 school year with a 38.9% reserve balance. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says that is an increase from 26.75% from the start of the fiscal year. Final bills for the year were approved and funds were transferred to cover the necessary payments that are coming up. That includes a transfer of $1.537 million for […]
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Several personnel items were handled by the Chillicothe R-II School Board in their special meeting. Hirings include: Support Staff: Ethan Fay – Collision Aide Amber Caddick – CES Custodian Brian Schmidt – School Resource Officer (11 month) Extra Duty Jennifer Dickson – HS Assistant Track Coach There was one resignation – Bus Driver – Steve Haley
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Budgets are on the agenda for the Chillicothe R-II Board of Education as they meeting in a special session on Wednesday at 7:30 AM at the Administrative Offices. The primary purpose of the meeting is to close out the fiscal year and set the budget for 2022-23. In addition, the board will consider two grants that require no matching funds […]
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When the new school year starts students will need to pay for meals again. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the district set the prices this week. Wiebers encourages families that may qualify for the Free and Reduced meal program to apply at the district office. He says they will have a reminder starting next month for the meals and to […]
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Work on the turf at Litton Stadium resulted in some damage in the Chillicothe High School parking lot. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explains the damage. Wiebers says they may also use some of the funds raised in the sale of the turf to help with the repairs.
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Items from Grand River Technical School and a bit of turf have been declared surplus and will be offered to the public. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says a few items will be sold through the on-line auctions. Wiebers says the turf removed at Litton Stadium will also be sold. An announcement will be made for the turf sale date.
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The Chillicothe R-II School Board approved several personnel items in the executive session this week. The list includes: CERTIFIED: Hire: Margie Albertson-5th Grade Teacher Weston Baker-4th Grade Teacher (position move) Crystal Lehman-MS SPED Shannon Marsh-MS SPED Holly Thompson-4th Grade Teacher Resignations: Brandi Fahrmeier-4th Grade Teacher SUPPORT STAFF: Hire: Kerrie Mattox-Field Custodian Tiffany Herren-Field Paraprofessional Brooke Horton-MS Paraprofessional Elitza Crouch-Dewey Paraprofessional […]
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The Field School Property will become the Grand River Multi-purpose Center after the new school addition is complete. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the Board approved the sale of the property. Wiebers says the sale contract locks everything in until the sale is finalized when the district moves to the expanded CES. He says the playground equipment at the Field […]
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The turf at the new Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium was recently removed in preparation for replacing it with new turf. Chillicothe High School Principal and Athletic Director Dan Nagel says the turf typically has a life of around 10 years and that is how long the stadium has been open. Nagel says the old turf was showing signs of wear. […]
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A special meeting for the Chillicothe R-II School Board will be Wednesday, June 29th at 7:30 am to handle budgets for this school year and the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says two main actions are planned in the meeting Wiebers says the current budget will show high reserves. The budget for the 22/23 school years will show […]
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