The Southern Boone R-1 superintendent is on leave effective immediately this (Friday) morning, and it’s unclear why. The Southern Boone R-1 school board has posted a statement on its website, saying current assistant superintendent Dr. Tim Roth is now interim district superintendent. The board says it’s confident that Dr. Roth will provide the necessary leadership …
Ashland-area community closing in on fundraising goal for new Ranken Tech campus
Construction is scheduled to begin soon on the new tech center in fast-growing Ashland. Ranken Technical College president Don Pohl says Ranken didn’t choose Ashland and that it was Ashland which chose Ranken. He says it’s about economic development. “Ultimately, you’ve got a great school system with Ashland. And we know that if the school …