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Vogelmann responded that state requirements currently mandate gym classes in junior high

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One parent asked to have mandatory gym waived for 8th graders to allow them to take more creative classes

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He also suggested doing another demographic study of the district in response to how the East and West populations are changing

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Vogelmann also discussed changing school attendance zones to reflect changing enrollment numbers

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Acting Superintendent Robb Vogelmann spoke about training teachers to use new technologies funded by the 2013 levy

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Merill with the school board

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West sophomore Zach Merill was also recognized for being named one of the Character Council's Heroes of Character

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The Cherokee third graders with the school board

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The hand will go to a little girl in need now that it's completed

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The project, part of the "Prosthetic Kids Hand Challenge," will be brought to Van Gordon elementary next

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The third graders worked on their project in recess for a couple weeks

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Cherokee students who designed a 3D printed prosthetic hand were recognized for the student spotlight section

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Treasurer Jenni Logan spoke about a Lakota employee who recently died of cancer

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Good eveninng everyone, the next Lakota school board meeting will start in 10 minutes!

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The Spark wins the Overall Ohio Newsmagazine award

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The staff wins 3rd place for overall online news site

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Lauren Wilson wins an honorable mention in sound slide

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The staff wins an excellent in online package

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The staff wins a superior in online package

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Melanie Cain wins an honorable mention in online opinion