Dr. David Estrop

Springfield City School will benefit from Ohio GOP House budget

Wayne Baker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:35:06 +0000

Springfield City School administrators have had time to digest the school funding plan released by Ohio House Republicans. Under the House plan, schools will receive nearly $121 million less next year than in Governor John Kasich's plan. Springfield City Schools fare well under the House plan.

In their school funding budget, House Republicans increased per-pupil funding in Ohio from $5,000 in Kasich’s plan to $5,732 in 2014, which is the same amount that has been in place since 2009.

Clark County Commissioners Approve Extra Security For Schools

Wayne Baker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:24:37 +0000

Clark County Commissioners have agreed to hire two Clark County deputies to provide extra security for county schools. The plan is part of an ongoing effort to make schools safer without having to arm teachers.

The NRA's national effort to arm teachers in public and private schools after the tragic Newtown, Connecticut shootings received support from Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who supported police academy firearms training for school administrators, staff and teachers.

Gov. Kasich's school reform budget reviewed by Estrop

Wayne Baker — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:33:55 +0000

Springfield's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Estrop ,says he is pleased with Governor John Kasich's education budget and reform proposal. Estrop feels the plan will benefit the school system.

Kasich's two-year budget plan calls for the state to pay for low income students who want to attend any K through 12 school including charter and private religious schools.

Springfield's Global Stem Academy put on hold by state

Wayne Baker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:09:51 +0000

A state agency charged with overseeing the development and construction of public schools, is trying to halt the opening of Springfield's Global Stem Impact Academy, which is to be located in the old Springfield South High School. Springfield school officials are planning to fight to keep the project alive.

Springfield School Officials and Police Discuss School Safety

Wayne Baker — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:32:01 +0000