Icy start to the school year in Kent
- Wendy DiAlesandro. Facebook's "You Know You're From Kent If/When" page lit up Jan. 5, when residents complained about the school district's response — or lack thereof — to the New Year's Eve snowstorm.
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Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Nov. 24, 2025
Unanimous approval was also provided for entering into a service agreement with Southeast Local Schools for the services of an ELL tutor, the establishment of an Indoor Track and Field Club at the high school, and the purchase of a new van for the transportation of special education students.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
Errera was unanimously elected and immediately sworn in. Errera thanked those in attendance and quickly cast his first vote, which was an approval to move the board into executive session.
Millions on the line for Streetsboro schools if proposed levy does not pass
After a failed attempt earlier in the spring, the Streetsboro City Schools is aiming to pass a continuing operating levy for regular expenses during the Nov. 4 election.
Letter to the editor: Streetsboro schools need tax support
Streetsboro City Schools has a levy on the ballot and I hope people will vote to support the levy. I completely understand that the additional tax can be quite a burden on some folks, so I want to make sure people understand some important points regarding the levy and school funding.
Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education regular meeting for Oct. 21, 2025
Treasurer Erin VanMeter updated the board on changes to the state budget that will result in $319,000 less in funding for the district. However, the school will be receiving a merit-based bonus of $180,000 for their district report card rating. This bonus is part of a new state program.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education meeting for Oct. 13, 2025
The school is in the final stages of creating a girls flag football team through a program sponsored by the Cleveland Browns. The NFL team would be paying for all expenses except transportation.
Southeast schools overspend on roof repairs was closer to $40,000, district says
Concerns that Southeast schools misspent almost $400,000 on high school roof repairs may be quieted after Brian Kinter, the district’s business manager, told The Portager the highest possible figure wasted was closer to 10% of that.
Documenters: Ravenna Board of Education meeting for Aug. 25, 2025
Wisniewski offered a report on Maplewood. They are preparing to celebrate their 50th anniversary and are currently in the planning stages for this event.
Area entrepreneur funding ‘Life Discovery’ pilot program in local schools
A public school math and business teacher for seven years, Cleveland-area native Fred Ode freely admits he became “disillusioned.”
Southeast High School roof required an expensive fix – but it might have been free
Southeast Local Schools spent thousands of dollars this year to repair parts of a seven-year-old roof without first checking if the manufacturers’ warranty would pay for it, district officials said.
Round Two: Crowdfunding pay-to-play
- Tom Hardesty.
What happened? Where were all the football players? That’s what Novell wanted to know. Joe Adolph had some answers – and together they have come up with what they hope is a solution.
Robert E. Tompkins Jr. Foundation Scholarship winners announced
- Staff Report.
A memorial scholarship fund in the name of the late Robert Tompkins Jr., a lifelong supporter of Mogadore sports, music and community provides scholarships to graduating seniors who excel in athletics and/or music.
Struggling Portage County schools plan for the worst in the face of proposed budget bill
Gov. Mike DeWine is poised to sign a two-year budget bill into law, but if he does, Ohio’s schools, communities and law enforcement agencies may find themselves behind the financial eight ball.
Waterloo superintendent’s retirement adds to district leadership turnover struggles
- John Hilber.
Once the calendars turn to June, the Waterloo Local School District will again have a new superintendent.
Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election
- Ben Wolford.
Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.
Kent high schoolers protest DeWine during career center visit
- Theo Bednar.
Governor Mike DeWine visited Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent on Thursday, April 24 to cut the ribbon on the addition of a major new career center at the school. Several students took the opportunity to protest.
Letter to the editor: Support for Ravenna schools is support for the community
An enduring and necessary virtue of cities, towns and villages across Ohio and America is the willingness of their voters to tax themselves to support their schools. Without such support, financial and otherwise, a community’s schools cannot reach their full potential to benefit each year’s students.