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…
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Recount shows no change in vote tally
A recount did not change the vote total for Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville Schools. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections says the total vote in this county remains 11,523 to 11,414. In Lorain County, the issue was defeated 33-7. Because the margin of victory in was less than one-half of 1 percent, there was an automatic recount in Cuyahoga County. The issue will generate about $81 million to build a new middle school, make technology and other upgrades at Strongsville High School and repairs at the elementary schools.
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.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Meanwhile, district will proceed as if Issue 166 passed
With all the confusion surrounding the changing vote tally for Issue 116, the bond issue for the Strongsville schools, one thing is certain: Provisional ballots will decide the outcome. There are a total of 698 provisional ballots waiting to be counted in Strongsville, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Unofficial results posted on the board's website on Thursday still show Issue 116 ahead by 28 votes -- 11,222 to 11,194. But some are saying that doesn't include the 39 votes cast by the lone Lorain County precinct in the Strongsville district, where 32 votes went against he issue and only 7 were in favor. That would shrink the margin to three votes. And still uncounted are the 31 absentee ballots that have come in, so…
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. …
Issue 116 ends Election Day in defeat, but is passing in the morning
NOTE: This story has been updated Nov. 7 with new figures. With all 36 precincts counted, the Strongsville School District's bond issue appeared to have lost by 83 votes, but new figures available Wednesday morning show the issue has passed by 28 votes. However, there will be a recount and provisional votes may not have not been counted. The final tally was 11,006 against Issue 116 and 10,923 in favor, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. On Wednesday morning, the vote is shown at 11,222 for and 11,194 against. Here is a statement by Superintendent John Krupinski: "It is a great day for our district, the Strongsville community, but more importantly, it is a great day for our students. We want 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 …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Here's what you need to know about issues and candidates on Nov. 6 ballot
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 ›