VAN WERT — The Vantage Career Center Police Academy recently celebrated the graduation of eight students.
These
eight graduates experienced a rigorous cou
Vantage Board OKs employment, equipment purchases Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:59 PM High School Director Michael Knott speaks to members of the Vantage Board of Education during the Board's meeting Thursday evening. (DHI Media/Sherry Missler)
VAN WERT — The Vantage Career Center Board Of Education met Thursday evening in the Cup and Saucer.
Superintendent
Rick Turner provided Board members with an update on the COVID
vaccinations at the school, noting that adult practical nursing students
have been assisting in administering the vaccine not only at Vantage
but at other locations as well. He said the governor has requested
schools to submit an extended learning plan to get students caught up
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independent writer
Governor Mike DeWine wants Ohio schools to submit extended learning plans outlining ways students can catch up academically from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, Vantage Career Center Superintendent Rick Turner said his school has minimized those effects by operating a five-day-a-week, face-to-face model for the entire school year.
Vantage Superintendent Rick Turner speaks during a recent Vantage Board of Education meeting.
VW independent file photo
“It’s just been phenomenal how the staff and students have made all of that work, keeping everyone safe and being able to keep maintaining the learning, especially with our hands-on labs,” Turner said during Thursday night’s Vantage Board of Education meeting. “It’s important to be in school, so we’re very happy with that.”
Weather forces virtual meeting of Vantage Board Thursday, February 4, 2021 8:42 PM The Vantage Board of Education met virtually via Facebook Living Thursday evening.
BY SHERRY MISSLER
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT, Ohio — Due to wintry weather, the Vantage Career Center Board Of
Education held its regular February meeting virtually via Facebook Live on Thursday.
Superintendent
Rick Turner addressed the Board on a number of items, including a
schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations of staff members with the first dose
set for Friday, Feb. 19 and Friday, March 19 for the second dose. "Just
over 70% of our employees have indicated they want to receive the