School system using coronavirus money to reward administrators. Author: Romney Smith Updated: 6:13 PM EDT May 24, 2021
MASSILLON, Ohio During the pandemic, a lot of school educators, faculty and staff had to pivot due to COVID-19. Now, the Massillon Education Association says they aren’t happy that some of those COVID Cares Act funds are going directly into the pockets of administrators.
The Massillon City School Board approved paying dozens of administrators an extra ten days pay as a bonus for their work during the pandemic. The education association is questioning why that money isn’t being spent directly on students. The $150,000 is slated to come from ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, funding.
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The Massillon Museum, Canton Museum of Art, and Canton Symphony partnered to offer the second annual Art Educator of the Year award and the fifth annual Music Educator of the Year awards to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for music and art education and to honor those who are making a difference in our community through their dedication to music and art education.
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Ashley Kessler, art teacher at Oakwood Middle School in Plain Local School District, was named the 2021 Art Educator of the Year.
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Susan Cook, music teacher at Washington Elementary School in Marlington Local School District, was named the 2021 Music Educator of the Year.