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New state budget may result in NU losing $1.3M

By Kyle Meddles

February 18, 2025

North Union is bracing for negative impacts stemming from lack of support for school funding in the state, including projections that the district may lose nearly $1.3 million in funding. Ohio Gov. Mi...

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Alder works to stay ahead of career readiness mandate

By Michael Williamson

February 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder is working on ways to stay ahead of changes coming to the state report card next year. At the regular February board of education meeting, officials discussed how the State of Ohio is p...

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In The Halls…Marysville High School

February 8, 2025

Marysville featured seniors of the month Austin Bennett By Wesley Paul Austin Bennett is the son of Jason and Pam Bennett. Austin has been a trailblazer in the MHS agricultural department for all 4 ye...

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Jonathan Alder officials take a break during their special board of education meeting Tuesday afternoon to watch the high school parking lot empty out at the end of the school day. Traffic issues during pick-up and drop-off times were part of the board’s larger discussion around two site options for facility planning. Pictured from left: board member Bruce Hooley, superintendent Jim Miller, board member Erica Detweiler, board member Sonia Walker and board member Bill McCartney. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

JA selects new junior high site

High school property appears to have enough space; final design still up in the air

By Michael Williamson

January 31, 2025

With two facility options on the table, Jonathan Alder had one question to answer this week: if the district is going to build a new junior high, where should it be located? The answer: on the current...

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Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

January 25, 2025

Senior of the Month: Jenna Dee By Macy Kise Jenna Dee was selected by the Fairbanks Staff for senior of the month! She was nominated by Mr. Patrick Cotter, who said “Jenna worked very hard last semest...

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Marysville accelerates superintendent search timeline

By Chad Williamson

January 17, 2025

The Marysville Board of Education has accelerated the timeline for its superintendent search. At Thursday’s meeting, President Bill Keck laid out a schedule in which the board hopes to name a replacem...

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Walker named president of Jonathan Alder School Board

By Jack Christian

January 17, 2025

The Jonathan Alder School Board began the 2025 year by electing a new vice president and retaining their current president during Monday night’s meeting. Sonia Walker will continue the role of preside...

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Fairbanks facing pushback from ODOT on new access road

By Jack Christian

January 17, 2025

Fairbanks is hitting a roadblock with its newly planned campus access road, a project designed to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 38. With ongoing problems now, and an expected growing student b...

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NU seeks to improve behavioral health support

By Kyle Meddles

January 15, 2025

North Union officials discussed methods to improve support for behavioral health issues at the North Union Elementary School. During a work session at the board of education’s organizational and regul...

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Triad looks to revamp preschool program

By Kyle Meddles

January 13, 2025

Triad is looking at improving on the current pre-school system. At the organizational and regular meeting of Triad’s Board of Education on Thursday, Lee Claypool, Director of Student Services, said th...

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Cyberattack hits Marysville’s PowerSchool

By From JT Staff Reports

January 10, 2025

Another cybersecurity hit the Marysville school district. In an email to families this week, Superintendent Diane Allen said the district is aware of the data breach regarding the school’s PowerSchool...

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Fairbanks continues planning for future growth

By Jack Christian

December 23, 2024

One future project in preliminary discussions at Fairbanks is the development of a campus access road designed to separate bus traffic from parent pick-up lines. Pending approval, this road could incl...

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Triad will bring back levy renewal

By Kyle Meddles

December 20, 2024

For the second time, Triad officials are set to place a renewal of the district’s existing levy on the ballot on May 6, 2025. At the board of education meeting Thursday, members voted unanimously to r...

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ESC tapped to lead supt. search

By Chad Williamson

December 13, 2024

The search to replace its superintendent will not cost the Marysville school district any money. The board of education voted unanimously to allow the Education Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio to...

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Levy formalized; new retirement incentive set for teachers

By Chad Williamson

December 13, 2024

The Marysville Board of Education finalized its plan to move forward with a property tax levy in May at a meeting Thursday night, while also making a move that could save some operational dollars with...

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JA Board settles on facility costs, levy millage

By Michael Williamson

December 11, 2024

Jonathan Alder has narrowed its master facilities plan down to two similar options but did not yet vote on a decision for the final plan. At the regular meeting on Monday night, the board of education...

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Schools opt for property tax levy

Committee opinion may have factored into decision

By Chad Williamson

December 10, 2024

The concerns of the Marysville Schools Levy Committee may have played a role in the board of education’s decision to return to the ballot with another property tax measure. The board voted 3-2 Monday ...

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LifeWise set to open program for Fairbanks students

By From JT Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

LifeWise Academy held its first classes at Fairbanks Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 5, which enrolls students in grades 1-5. LifeWise Academy, which is based in Hilliard, is a released time relig...

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JA students meet inspiring athlete

By From JT Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

Athlete and speaker, Chris Nikic, greets Jonathan Alder students during his visit to the school district ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a ful...

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Next school levy could be property, income or combo tax

Board resolved to be on the ballot in May

By Chad Williamson

December 4, 2024

The Marysville Board of Education agrees on one thing – the district needs to be on the ballot again in May after two prior defeats. The shape of that next levy try, however, is completely up in the a...

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Marysville pay-to-play changes again

Fear of divisive reaction prompts reduction in fee

By Chad Williamson

November 29, 2024

Parents of athletes in the Marysville schools will need to start filling out checks to the district in pencil. For the sixth time in the last month, the pay-to-play fee for sports has changed, after t...

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Triad officials reflect on failed levy

By Kyle Meddles

November 26, 2024

The Triad Board of Education reflected on the failed levy renewal while the district prioritizes funds toward classroom improvements. Triad’s 0.5%, five-year income tax, which was a renewal of the lev...

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SROs leave Marysville schools

Officials continue to talk, but officers are gone for now

By Michael Williamson

November 26, 2024

The Marysville school district is ending its school resource officer program this week but city and school officials said that doesn’t mean a law enforcement presence is leaving altogether. In a joint...

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BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack

By Michael Williamson

November 25, 2024

A “ransomeware gang” is claiming credit for the cyberattack on the Marysville school district late last month. According to Comparitech, a pro-consumer tech website that tracks cybersecurity and priva...

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Diane Allen to retire

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Stepping down after a 13-year career leading the Marysville school district, Superintendent Diane Allen said her legacy will be in students, rather than a stadium or STEM school. Allen’s retirement wa...

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School board meeting draws a crowd

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Creekview Intermediate School student Avery Whitehurst, above, was among numerous residents addressing the Marysville Board of Education about concerns after the levy defeat at Thursday's meeting. Ave...

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Marysville participation fees rise and fall

By Chad Williamson

November 22, 2024

Thursday night into Friday morning was a wild 12 hours if you were trying to pin down pay-to-participate fees in the Marysville school district. Fees went up and down for various activities, before ev...

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Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025

By Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...

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North Union changing preschool schedule

By Kyle Meddles

November 20, 2024

The model for preschool instruction at North Union is changing from two full-days to four half-days per week effective for the 2025-2026 school year. At the regular board meeting on Monday, Deana Adam...

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20 years of NUES

By Kyle Meddles

November 20, 2024

During the tour of the North Union Elementary School prior to the Monday board meeting, staff and board members looked at a display of “20 years of kindergarten” as part of the 20th anniversary celebr...