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BELOIT West Branch students will continue to start school after Labor Day next year.
The school board Wednesday night approved the 2021-2022 school calendar that includes the first day for students Sept. 8, last day June 2 and graduation May 29.
The board also considered a calendar that included the first day for students Aug. 31, with no school Sept. 3 and Labor Day, last day May 26 and graduation May 22.
Community members in the past have pushed for a student start date to remain the traditional Wednesday after Labor Day, allowing students to participate in the Canfield Fair without missing school. Past boards have been split on the decision, however following the wishes of the community over recommendations of a faculty committee.
BELOIT West Branch students will continue to start school after Labor Day next year.
The school board Wednesday night approved the 2021-2022 school calendar that includes the first day for students Sept. 8, last day June 2 and graduation May 29.
The board also considered a calendar that included the first day for students Aug. 31, with no school Sept. 3 and Labor Day, last day May 26 and graduation May 22.
Community members in the past have pushed for a student start date to remain the traditional Wednesday after Labor Day, allowing students to participate in the Canfield Fair without missing school. Past boards have been split on the decision, however following the wishes of the community over recommendations of a faculty committee.
Monday meeting
KEY ACTION: The board approved purchasing three new buses.
DISCUSSION: The three buses will be purchased in accordance with the Stark County Council of Government Cooperative bid and in conjunction with the grant award of $47,503 from the State of Ohio School Bus Purchase Program through the Ohio Department of Education.
The buses cost $89,153 each. Total purchase price after applying the grant and the trade-in price of two used buses ($2,800 for both) is $217,156.
OTHER ACTION:
Held the monthly Hartville Lion’s Club, Uniontown Lion’s Club and the Lake Board of Education recognition program. The following students and staff were recognized: Lycris Stahl and Caleb Dean, third grade; Airika Chacon and Landon Sommers, fifth grade; Ava Norfolk and Braidon Miller, eighth grade; Riley Hudson and Aaron Martin, 12th grade. Also, recognized Jennifer Obourn, teacher of the month, Sue Rushin employee of the month and Sarah Hewitt, volunteer of the month.
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