CR-II School Board reorganizes
Chillicothe News
The Chillicothe R-II Board of Education reorganized on April 20, during a regular meeting held at the Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe. During the process, the board recognized Paul Thomas, who officially retired from the board after serving 12 consecutive years. New Board member Mitch Holder, was later sworn-in, along with incumbent Lindy Chapman. Both members were automatically elected to the board as there were only two candidates for the two available seats.
According to a press release from Laura Schuler, secretary to the board of education and superintendent, the board also elected new officers that night. Officers for the newly-organized board are: Lindy Chapman, president; Clint Williams, vice president; Bill Hayen, treasurer; and Laura Schuler, secretary. All officers were elected by unanimous vote. After being elected president, Lindy Chapman presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing president, Lauren Hor
School district sells old office property
Chillicothe News
The Chillicothe R-II School District sold over 8.5 acres of property formerly housing the Chillicothe Administrative Offices and storage buildings, located at 1020 Old Highway 36 West in south Chillicothe. Lauren Horsman, R-II Board President, signed the closing documents on Friday, Feb.12.
According to a press release from Laura Schuler, secretary to the board of education and the superintendent, the property was purchased by JPC, LLC, for $300,000. The Chillicothe R-II School District purchased the property for $1 in 1998 from Kenneth Churchill.
Dan Wiebers, Chillicothe R-II Superintendent said he was thrilled about the sale of the property. “We wish the best for the property s new owners and the Chillicothe R-II Staff and the Board of Education look forward moving into our new facility currently under construction north of the high school in the spring of 2021.”