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ARCHBOLD â The Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board met recently, handling a brief agenda. Superintendent Kerri Weir shared that the Pettisville superintendent search is underway to replace interim superintendent Ken Boyer effective Aug. 1. Ayersville Local Schools will begin its search soon, also aiming for a fall 2021 target. Director of special education Jill Gilliland reported that 15 NwOESC classrooms have implemented remote learning plans thus far. Having a full-time teacher available to sub, along with utilizing paraprofessionals when available has allowed them to keep classrooms open and fill some vacancies. Director of technology and operations Chad Rex reported that 50 Chromebooks were set up and deployed to the Wauseon Middle School classrooms. The ESC technology department worked with Wauseonâs technology department to ensure each student had a Wauseon Google account. ....
AYERSVILLE â Ayersville Superintendent Don Diglia gave good news with the Ayersville Local Board of Education during its meeting Monday, sharing that Ayersville Local Schools has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council, through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certified building, due to its green construction and operation. In addition, the board accepted the resignation of a school board member, approved a contract with the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center to help with its superintendent search and approved putting its natatorium levy on the ballot (see related stories, page A1 and above). ....