Annual “Harrison Central Day” held

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — This past Sunday, the Annual Harrison Central Day was held at the First Church of Christ on Main Street in Cadiz.

Harrison Central Day was created to give the high-school students the opportunity to invite a teacher or any employee who has inspired them to come to church and worship with them and celebrate the occasion. Now in the seventh year of existence, the program has proven to be the conduit between professionals and students as it was designed to be.

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This year’s 2023 Harrison Central Day was organized by Mindy MooreCline. Moore-Cline is a long-time member of the First Church of Christ on Main Street.

“It was a pleasure to work with our student from the church and the staff and administrators of Harrison Central,” Cline said. “I have always been a fan of this program, and getting the opportunity to help with this year’s edition was actually something I really enjoyed. To all the kids and the school staff and administration, I want to thank all of you for making this a great day for all of us in attendance!”

For the 2023 edition of the program, the following students were honored with their guests during the recognition ceremonies: Benjamin Giffin- freshman, Jacob Bodenheimer- sophomore, Rylee Smith- junior, and Olivia Dewalt- senior. The Harrison Central teachers and staff members who were invited by the students were Eric Zalenski, Angela Zalenski, Bill Bryant, Mark Smith, Anthony Hays, Tom Kenny, Scott Porter, and Eric Sheets.

The following administration and board members who were present for the recognition were Tracy Mattern - board member, Roxane Harding - treasurer,

Duran Morgan - superintendent, and Stephanie McKinney- assistant principal.

McKinney spoke during the morning breakfast session. Her comments were a reminder to those in attendance of the three ““R’s” at a school. Those three “R’s” are respect, readiness, and responsibility.

One of the student members of the church was given the opportunity to comment on the day’s events. “I think it’s great for the school to be in the community,” said Benjamin Giffin. “It’s good for the students to realize their mentors care about them.”

OSBA encourages all to run for BOE

COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) recently launched its Get on Board campaign, designed to encourage Ohioans from all walks of life to consider serving on their local boards of education.

Ohio provides a high-quality education to all students through representative school boards that can meet the challenges of the from the demolition crew that it would only be $800 to remove it.

Commissioner Paul Coffland sympathized with Edwards, “You’re not the only one with this situation. The way this whole program rolled out, it was a little all over the place. There were a couple buildings in Jewett that the outbuildings were not listed on the application so we can’t do them, unfortunately.”

Edwards said they had assumed the application covered the whole property, which seems to have been a common thought across the county. Grant money has a specific purpose that is determined by the government, corporation, or foundation that gives it. Using the money for an unauthorized purpose, even if that purpose is in the same category as the intended use, is a form of theft and grantees are subject to criminal and civil prosecution. diverse districts they represent.

“We need strong leadership on our school boards,” said OSBA Deputy Chief Executive Dr. Kathy McFarland. “Diversity of leadership demonstrates to students that everyone can achieve and has a role in helping their communities succeed. Students benefit by seeing local leaders, board members, school administrators and teachers who are representative of the places they live and go to school.”

The Get on Board campaign asks current or incumbent schoolboard members to offer their expertise for an additional term by running for re-election. Additionally, the campaign encourages other community members to consider becoming board members in their local school districts or educational service centers where vacant seats exist.

OSBA has created a website, www.getonboardohio.org, to address questions on candidate qualifications, running a campaign, and the roles and respon - sibilities of school board members. The site also offers a section where individuals can recommend potential candidates, so OSBA can reach out with resources and information.

The website hosts webinars on becoming a school board candidate, campaign first steps and campaign contributions, expenditures and reporting requirements. Throughout the campaign season, OSBA will continue to offer training and other resources for potential candidates.

This year’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Ohioans wishing to run for a board of education seat must file a nominating petition with their county board of elections by 4 p.m. on Aug. 9. Anyone running for a school board seat must be:

• a U.S. citizen;

• at least 18 years old; and

• a resident of the school district and registered to vote in the district for at least 30 days preceding the election.