Daily Digest: Drug Testing Students, School Construction Projects, and More
“I think they’re going to start coming to Vermilion because we have a drug-free school.”
–Tim Rini, Vermillion School Board President
Vermilion OKs drug testing – ”Under the policy, students who participate in athletics, extracurricular activities or those purchasing parking passes would be required to consent to random, mandatory drug testing. Great Lakes Biomedical will implement the tests, which will cost between $20 and $54 per student per test and will be funded by the school board, except if a student tests positive and requires additional testing.” The Chronicle-Telegram
Ohio school construction projects half done – ”An Ohio commission formed 15 years ago to repair and replace the state’s crumbling school buildings has completed about half its work after investing nearly $10 billion in state and local money, and the amount of funding for the remainder of the work that could take until 2025 remains undetermined.” Businessweek
Next round of Race to the Top kicks off today – “According to final contest rules announced today, awards will start at $5 million for the smallest districts up to the $40 million cap; the money comes from the federal fiscal 2012 budget. From 15 to 25 awards are expected to be made in December. Applications are due Oct. 30.” Education Week
Ryan is first Miami grad on top ballot since 1892 – “In 1892, Republican President Benjamin Harrison and his running mate, Whitelaw Reid, both were Miami alumni.” The Columbus Dispatch