Friday, January 11, 2013
Architects are seeking suggestions from the public on building's design
A new middle school could open as early as fall 2015, even though design of the building will take a year and construction about two years. Superintendent John Krupinski said some of the work can overlap, with certain parts of the construction starting while the plans are still being drawn. "The ideal would be (opening) fall 2015-16 school year," he said. School officials and architects from GPD Group held their first public meeting Thursday night to outline the process for the projects ahead -- construction of a new middle school, major renovations at Strongsville High School and improvements to elementary schools. "We want to hear what you have to say," architect Mark Salopek told a crowd of about 75 people at the high school. "We want…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
District plans public meetings, an oversight committee
Strongsville school officials are promising to keep residents involved in the building of a new middle school. Business Manager Mark Donnelly said the district will host two meetings -- at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Strongsville High School media center and at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Board of Education offices -- to present overall plans for a new middle school, the budget, the process and how the money will be spent. "The public is going to be well-informed up front," Donnelly said. In addition, David Riley, the legal consultant hired by the district to oversee the construction management plan, recommended creating an oversight committee that will represent the public throughout the construction. "I think that's very important," Riley told …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Here's what happened in Strongsville in the last few days
A wrap-up of top Strongsville Patch headlines this week: Earth Fare in jeopardy? -- The healthy grocery store announced it had signed a lease, but has made no move to renovate the former Borders store. Old Carolina delayed -- The barbecue restaurant missed the Dec. 1 opening it had hoped for. Police warn of pickpockets -- So far, one incident has been reported, but certain people will be vulnerable this holiday season. School bond issue passes -- It's still subject to a recount next week, but with all the ballots tallied, Issue 116 has been approved by a narrow margin. Mike Dovilla re-elected -- It's also subject to a recount, but the new vote count shows the incumbent 7th District state rep has retained his seat.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Board of Elections to re-tally votes for Issue 116, 7th House District
The recounts for Issue 116 and the Ohio House of Representatives District 7 race are both set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. As of now, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools has passed by 83 votes. Incumbent State Rep. Mike Dovilla has held off a challenge from Democrat Matt Patten by 119 votes. The numbers for the bond issue include the 40 ballots cast by the one precinct in Columbia Station that is in the Strongsville School District, according to the Lorain County Board of Elections. There, 33 people voted against the issue and 7 favored it. The fate of Issue 116 and the Dovilla-Patten race was uncertain until Tuesday, Nov. 27, when the Board of Elections released final figures…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Margin is close enough for a recount on Issue 116
Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, has passed by 83 votes, according to final numbers released by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections show. Official results from the elections board, released Tuesday afternoon, show the issue won 11,530 to 11,447. "We're happy -- we continue to move in a positive direction," Superintendent John Krupinski said. "I'd like to thank the community for their trust in us." The margin is within one-half of 1 percent, which means there will be a recount. The fate of the issue, which was ahead by 3 votes at the end of Election Day, has been up in the air until late absentee and up to 698 provisional ballots could be counted. "I think this is something everyone's going to embrace," said …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Here's a look at what happened in the last few days
A rundown of the top headlines in Strongsville this week: Still waiting on school bond issue -- Local officials learn the Board of Elections won't announce the final vote tally on Issue 116 until Nov. 27. Black Friday -- SouthPark Mall will open at midnight on Friday, Nov. 23, and other stores will open Thanksgiving night or early Friday morning. Crime is up -- The FBI has released its Uniform Crime Reports, which show some offienses increased in Strongsville in 2011. Property transfers -- Use our searchable database to see what local homes sold for. Pawn shops pose problems -- Police say a proliferation of pawn shops and cash-for-gold businesses have made it much more difficult to track down stolen items.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Issue 116 won in 19 precincts, lost in 16 and tied in 1
Voters in Strongsville's Ward 4 gave the heartiest endorsement to Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, while Ward 3 gave it the least support. Unofficial figures from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections show the issue passed with 53 percent of the vote in Ward 4 and with 51 percent in Ward 2. In Ward 3, about 47.8 percent voted yes, and in Ward 1, 48.4 percent did. While the measure appeared after Election Day to have won by 3 votes, the outcome won't be known until the rest of the absentee votes and some 698 provisional ballots are counted. Those results are expected Friday, Nov. 16. In raw numbers, precinct breakdowns show that: • In Ward 1, the issue went down by 165 votes, 2,465 to 2,630. Five precincts voted …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Updated numbers show Issue 116 with a slight lead
It's still too close to call, but updated figures from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Wednesday morning show Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, with a 28-vote lead. After 36 of 36 precincts were counted early Wednesday morning, the issue appeared to be losing by 83 votes. This morning's tally -- which is still not final -- shows the issue passing 11,222 to 11,194. On Election Night, the vote was 11,006 to 10,923. Mike West, a spokesman for the Board of Elections, said Wednesday morning he could not explain why votes would have been added to the tally after all the precincts were counted. "I'm not sure why there might have been a discrepancy," West said. The vote total will almost certainly change again. …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Polls busy this morning as people stop to cast ballots before work
Editor's Note: If you haven't voted yet, check Strongsville Patch for a rundown of what you'll see on the ballot. Tonight, we'll post results as they come in. It may be a good thing some 10,000 people in Strongsville voted absentee this year. Polling places were humming with a steady stream of voters this morning, and lines greeted some during the early hours. "When we opened (at 6:30 a.m.), they were lined up already," said Allan Hamula, poll location coordinator at the Strongsville Communication Center. "We were slammed right away." Mark Anguilano cast his ballot about 8:30 a.m. "I'm hands-on. I like to vote in person," Anguilano said. "I don't do things online if I don't have to. I lost $40 in cyberspace once and it's not going to …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
This may be the district's one and only shot
The fate of Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, will be decided at the polls next Tuesday. If you haven't already voted, here are some things you might want to know before you cast your ballot. 1. It may be now or never. Officials have acknowledged if the bond issue doesn't pass this year, it would be a much tougher sell later. Superintendent John Krupinski calls this time "our perfect storm" to pass a bond issue. Biggest factor: Most homeowners would see their taxes rise only slightly, even though it's a large bond issue. "This is an opportunity we won't have again," Ward 3 Councilman Jim Carbone agreed. "Bond rates are low, construction rates are low and we have money we can recapture." The bond issue would allow …
Carmen
12:02 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
When School Boards get money they go on A spending spree incase later on they come up short for not Saving Any Of The Money For The Rainy Day Fund....Lets face it it will never end till the voters get a true understanding of what is at stake when they approve some of these Tax Increases. more ›