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Fed Hock board reinstates teacher contracts
Community speakers praised high school principal Jake Amlin, who was fired last month, and criticized Superintendent Jason Spencer.
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Trimble nonprofit plows legacy of giving to school district
Since 2002, the Trimble Local Textbook & Supplies Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in educational materials to the district.
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Trimble rejects further teaching cuts — for now (Updated)
The Trimble Local Board of Education voted 3-1 against cutting additional teaching positions, but will reconsider cuts at a special meeting May 22.
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Athens City School District retains controversial athletic director
At its April 17 meeting, the board of education approved a new two-year contract for Eric Sholtis, despite opposition from parents of student athletes.
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Fed Hock board fires three, including high school principal
Despite public praise for high school Principal Jake Amlin, the Federal Hocking Board of Education voted 4–1 not to renew his contract at the end of the school year.
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Fed Hock High School students protest principal’s firing — UPDATED
The Federal Hocking Board of Education will vote tonight on Superintendent Jason Spencer’s recommendation to fire Jake Amlin and two middle school teachers.
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
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Trimble schools approve cuts as projected deficit nears $2.5 million
The board of education approved more than 20 layoffs on Monday, while the treasurer explained that the district’s deficit is a moving target.
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Teacher layoffs coming to Trimble schools
According to the union president, about a dozen teachers will be laid off.
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A divided FedHock board votes to eliminate teaching positions
The decision vote drew jeers from the large audience, several of whom warned that the move would lead more students to leave the district.
