Ohio Schools Get Major Funding from State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Schools in Ohio are gearing up for future construction projects, thanks to recent state funding totaling nearly $500 million for school construction projects.

A total of 26 districts in Ohio will be benefiting from school construction dollars. The state is also required to contribute local funding for school construction, which will nearly double the total construction dollars.

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Security in Schools

An outside consultant is often key in helping K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions choose the right security system for its campus’s needs.

Even with the vast array of sophisticated safety and security technology on the market for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, many security experts still agree there is no substitute for “boots on the ground.” A police officer or other security worker will always deter crime better than a camera.

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Security in Schools

An outside consultant is often key in helping K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions choose the right security system for its campus’s needs.

Even with the vast array of sophisticated safety and security technology on the market for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, many security experts still agree there is no substitute for “boots on the ground.” A police officer or other security worker will always deter crime better than a camera.

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Bowling Green State U. Completes Arts Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — After more than two years of construction, the new Wolfe Center for the Arts at Bowling Green State University is complete and ready to welcome students, staff and faculty.

The new 93,000-square-foot arts center — designed with clean lines, steely hues and concrete and metal material — stands in contrast to its brick surroundings, a design concept created by international architectural firm Snøhetta.

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$250M Kent State Construction Project on Hold

KENT, Ohio — A financing snag has derailed the proposed renovation and construction plan at Kent State – at least for the time being.
 
According to reports, Eric Fingerhut, chancellor of the Board of Regents, was against the implementation of a new student fee that would have been use to pay off $210 million in bonds from the Federal Stimulus Build America Bonds program. Unless it’s renewed, the federal bonds program is slated to sunset at the end of the year. University officials say the delay could result in another $57 million i

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