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October 9, 2020

ECASD Board Approves Phase Two Reopening Plan

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to move ahead with a Phase Two Reopening Plan proposed by Acting Superintendent Wes Shipley. The 5-4 vote will allow administrators to limit choices for families when it comes to choosing in school learning, a hybrid model, or a full cyber option. Directors Barbara Wilson, Matt Morella, Erica Gray, Jennifer Tomon, and Gary Rozanski supported the following plan proposed by Shipley during an Oct 5 Committee of the Whole Meeting: On Nov 2 families will have three options—full five day in school instruction, three day in school instruction, and Ecava….

October 8, 2020

Electric Utility Exec Joins BC3 Board of Trustees

(Butler, PA) Robi Lombardo fosters relationships with leaders of every background in five western Pennsylvania counties, remains unflappable while officiating high school rivalry basketball games staged before impassioned standing-room-only crowds, advises nonprofit organizations as a volunteer and will help to guide Butler County Community College as its newest trustee, officials said. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Kimberly Geyer and Kevin Boozel have appointed the Cranberry Township resident to complete the term of Nancy H. Staible, a retired physician’s assistant who served nearly eight years on BC3’s 16-member board before stepping down in June. Staible’s term expires in June 2023. As…

September 25, 2020

BC3 Program To Help New Workplace Leaders in Lawrence, Mercer Counties

New Castle, PA) A Lawrence County native who earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership will help emerging workplace leaders in Lawrence and Mercer counties to develop supervisory skills through a Butler County Community College certificate program that begins in October and will be held for the first time in at least five years at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing. John Merola, who achieved a master’s degree from Geneva College and a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University after his 1979 graduation from New Castle Senior High School, will instruct an eight-week BC3 leadership and supervision program whose setting responds to…

September 22, 2020

PHOTOS: EC 2020 Homecoming Court

The 64th annual Lincoln High School Homecoming football game will be played this Friday at 7:00 p.m. when the Wolverines will host the Beaver Falls Tigers. This year, Homecoming festivities will look a little different due to Covid-19. A Homecoming King will be crowned at a ceremony to take place at Helling Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. People can tune in through the Ellwood City Cheerleaders Facebook, as the cheerleaders will be live streaming the ceremony and crowning. The Homecoming Queens’ Court will be introduced at the pre-game ceremonies, slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening….

September 21, 2020

ECASD Board Votes to Allow 1/4 Capacity at District Events

The Ellwood City School Area School District’s Board of Directors voted to allow spectators at events at ¼ capacity, but those in attendance will be required to wear masks, to social distance, and to sign a waiver excusing the district from liability. In a 6-1 vote the board decided that Ellwood City sports will now be played with the support of the community. Director Gary Rozanski was the lone No vote, and Directors Kathy McCommons and Norman Boots were not in attendance during the vote. The vote came following a September 14 federal court ruling that deemed Governor Wolf’s state…

September 18, 2020

ECASD Special Board Meeting Scheduled For Monday

According to a notice provided by the school district, The Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors has scheduled a Special Board meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is scheduled for the purpose of amending the Health and Safety Plan and whatever else may come before the Board. The meeting will be conducted virtually to maintain recommended social distancing precautions. You can access the link to the meeting on the school district website – www.ellwood.k12.pa.us The school board has previously passed the Health and Safety Plan in August [READ MORE] while the phased reopening…

September 11, 2020

ECASD Board of Directors Push for Spectator Attendance at Games

There’s no doubt the Ellwood City Area School Board of Directors support student participation in Fall sports, but they also made it clear that they want spectators in the stands, on the sidelines, and cheering on the athletes. At Thursday’s meeting, Director Erica Gray insisted the board find a way to make that happen. Although Superintendent Wes Shipley agrees with the board, he said the board’s and the district’s options are limited and opening the “gates” to events could open a flood gate of liability for the district. Current state mandates regarding Coronavirus limit spectators at outside events to 250…

September 11, 2020

Online Sessions Thru November To Benefit BC3, Guest Students

(Butler, PA) Three additional start dates through November will provide Butler County Community College students the opportunity to add credits in as few as five weeks through fully online classes, a BC3 administrator said, and guest students a chance to save at least $230 for a three-credit course. BC3’s 10-week Session 2 begins Sept. 21, and will be followed by 5-week Fast Track sessions starting Sept. 28 and Nov. 2. “Start it later, get it done quicker,” Amy Pignatore, BC3’s dean of admissions and the college registrar, said of BC3’s additional fall start dates. “And because the courses are online,”…

September 3, 2020

Riverside SD Official Back to School Informational Letter

Riverside Beaver County School District recently published its official Back to School Letter on the district website.  The letter offers important information for elementary, middle, and high school level students and parents. In its opening statement the letter reads: We hope that all students and their family members have been enjoying their summer break, staying safe and healthy, and preparing for another great school year at Riverside. Even though everyone is aware of the drastic changes our society has weathered the past few months and the impact these changes have had on education, all of the teachers and administrators have…

September 3, 2020

Lincoln High School Posts 2020-21 Logistics Plan and Bell Schedule

Information made available by Lincoln High School this week showcases the upcoming 2020-21 Operational Logistics Plan and Bell Schedule. 2020-2021 LHS Operational Logistics Plan reads as follows: ● Face Covering/Mask Requirement: According to the most recent Department of Health Regulation, all students are required to wear a face covering/mask throughout the entire school day. If you or your child has an issue with wearing a face covering/mask throughout the school day, then you should reconsider your return to school option and contact the high school office asap. Unless a student has a doctor’s note, all students will be required to…