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Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections
Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.
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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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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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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.
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FedHock board warns staff, public about social media conduct
The board issued a formal verbal warning to Superintendent Jason Spencer and an informal one to district staff — about social media use.
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Federal Hocking superintendent has rocky job history
Before he became FedHock superintendent last summer, Jason Spencer worked for five school districts in 10 years and left two of them under a cloud.
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FedHock superintendent called out for Facebook comment
Jason Spencer’s Facebook posts — including a comment about teacher pay made using the district’s account — have upset and alarmed some district residents.
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Dozens voice concerns over Federal Hocking school district deficit ‘plan’
The district declined to share a draft plan that has circulated to address its deficit.
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A reality check from the mouths of babes
It’s one thing to know our county is poor. It’s another to see proof that to some, $25,000 a year is a pipedream.
