News Digest: Lockland Superintendent Fired, Warrensville Heights Secretary Accused and More

Lockland superintendent, data coordinator fired – The district is the first to “push out its top administrator over the recent accusations of student records manipulation.” The two former employees plan to contest the firing. Cincinnati Enquirer

Warrensville Heights school secretary accused of stealing more than $13,000 in student fees – Includes the Class of 2010′s payments for their high school prom, graduation, yearbook and student dues. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Gov. John Kasich asks Cleveland State University student trustee to resign – Trustee pleaded guilty in spring 2011 to driving under the influence, was accused of hitting police officer. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio State University President Gordon Gee cleared by ethics commission – “Gee didn’t willfully do anything wrong when he left some travel expenses off his financial disclosure statements.” Since 2007, the school has paid more than $1 million in travel costs for Gee. Associated Press

Obama talks waivers, Common Core on campaign trail – Education Week