Oxford school district taxpayers will save more than $8.4 million in debt interest as the school board July 22 voted 6-0 to approve the sale of refunding bonds. Superintendent Tim Throne called it ‘great,? noting that he sees ‘no downside? to it. ‘I’m thrilled that one of the first actions we could do this fiscal […]
After narrowing the field to 17 candidates and three finalists, the Oxford School Board voted 6-0 to approve the recommendation to hire Cole Andrews as the new Athletic Director at Oxford High School. Andrews, 31, will replace Mike Watson, who resigned as AD in June. Andrews grew up in Boyne City where he graduated from […]
It appears the information requests made by the local grassroots, nonprofit group TEAM 20 concerning Oxford Schools? dealings with international students is becoming more and more burdensome to the district. While giving some general updates about the district at the July 22 Oxford School Board meeting, Superintendent Tim Throne informed the board that an audit […]
Optimism, good attitude and hard work seem to be the winning combination that led William Quackenbush and Quinn Kimball to go from placing seventh at their first Health Occupation Student of America (HOSA) regional competition to earning fifth place at nationals. According to Oxford High School Bio-Medical teacher Monica Petrous, this past school year was […]
After 15 years of service on the Addison Township Parks Committee, Joe Schnur handed his letter of resignation to Superivsor Bruce Pearson last week. ‘I’m 82 years old,? Schnur told this reporter. ‘Look at the obituaries sometime. There aren’t people in their 80s around for very long.? Schnur said he and his wife, Pat, moved […]
For those wanting to jump on the Polly Ann Trail off Lake George Road in Addison Township, there is now a parking lot to offer trail users a safe place to park their vehicles. For years, trail users have parked along side of Lake George Road, which according to Addison Township Supervisor Bruce Pearson, just […]
Whether or not Addison Township Planning Commission is going to allow Lakeville Lake resident Jonathan Dreffs build a covered boat hoist is still up in the air. After lengthy debate concerning township ordinances, the commission voted 5-1 at the July 14 meeting, to table their decision until the Aug. 11 meeting. Commissioner Chuck Sargent was […]
If you walk into the Oxford Community Schools Administration Building, located at 10 N. Washington Street, and walk up stairs looking for the superintendent, you won’t find him. That’s because his office has moved. As a part of his transition period of taking over as superintendent back in May, Tim Throne took on the task […]
Sam Barna will be the new face of the Finance Department for Oxford Schools beginning Aug. 3 when he takes over as Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations. The board voted 5-0 to approve his employment. Trustees Kim Shumaker and Joyce Brasington were absent. ‘I am very excited to become part of the Oxford Community,? […]
The proposed 2015-16 budget for Oxford Schools is currently projected to have a $44,671 surplus at the end of the year, which would leave the district with a $5.5 million fund balance. School board members approved the proposed budget on a 6-0 vote at the June 24 meeting. Trustee Kim Shumaker was absent. The proposed […]