I managed to attend last Monday’s School Board meeting. Rather uneventful, but I learned a bit about our progress in increasing our graduation rate as we inch closer to 90%. Quite an accomplishment for the schools and students of Newark. Of course, the graduation rate is only one piece – albeit an important one – of bigger education puzzle. More work to do, but happy to celebrate good news regardless. Until next time. Here are this week’s documents: To see Council Minutes and

Sorry for the late update, but here is the information for tonight’s meetings and next Monday’s School Board meeting. As of this writing the committee meetings should either be done or preparing to wrap-up. Hope everyone had a great Labor Day celebration! Until next time. Here are this week’s documents: To see Council Minutes and Agendas: http://www.newarkohio.net/government/city-council/minutes-materials To see School Board Documents: http://www.newarkcityschools.org/Boardof