•January 30, 2019•

Two informational meetings in regard to the next phase of Okaw Valley schools efforts to revitalize buildings begin with a 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 meeting at OVHS.
Superintendent Kent Stauder announced the public information meetings in a letter to parents and guardians of OV students this week.
The first meeting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13 at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany, and the second is slated for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Okaw Valley Middle School in Findlay. Each meeting will be held in the buildings’ cafeteria before breaking out into different rooms.
The superintendent explained the proposed project includes construction of a new gymnasium to attach to the current gym at the high school, a new entryway into the front of the middle school and new playground equipment at the elementary school.
Earlier this month, the OV Board of Education approved a resolution to put the question to voters on the April 2 ballot to issue $6.5 million in school building bonds to finance this project.
These meetings are intended to provide the community with information about the proposed projects, give residents a chance to provide feedback and ask questions.
The project architect Damien Schlitt of BLDD, will be present to discuss building plans and how much it could cost. Tom Crabtree of the investment banking firm Stifel will also be present to discuss financing and the impact on local taxpayers.