SE board eyes finances
ATTICA — The Seneca East Board of Education examined the latest five-year forecast Monday night, with a wary eye for financial constraints and ever-changing programs. “It’s always a work in progress,” said Treasurer Laura Brickner, noting recent government stimulus efforts would have effectively rewritten portions of any earlier plan. She said stimulus funding is set to run for a couple years, and the new programs came at the expense of state payment reductions, with no guarantee of state cuts being restored afterward. The district also is aware of the phase-out in tangible personal property taxation, and is to have to adjust to not having those funds. Board President Herb Wise said the lion’s share of expenses are for personnel, including pay, benefits, and other requirements. He said this amounts to roughly 82 percent of money spent, rising to about 89 percent when costs of contracting for county-level services are included. “There’s not a lot of wiggle room,” said Wise.
» Full StoryDavid Orians
The Rev. David M. Orians, 57, of Newark, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.
He was born Sunday, Aug. 24, 1952, in Findlay, the son of Virgil W. and Monica P. (Mitten) Orians.
TCS increases counseling with mental health funds
Tiffin City Schools has increased the availability of its crisis counseling with help from funding through the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties.
» Full StoryBands to strut stuff again in Tiffin
Local marching bands are to put their talents on display during the second-annual Tiffin Columbian-Tiffin University Marching Band Festival.
» Full StoryBuckeye Central homecoming
Buckeye Central High School’s homecoming queen is Hannah Williams, daughter of Christina Atkins, and the king is Josh Stockmaster, son of Troy Stockmaster and Kim Stockmaster.
» Full StoryFostoria teachers chase their dreams
FOSTORIA — Teachers at Field Elementary School are chasing their dreams and are encouraging their students to do the same.
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