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PAGE 2 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - July 25, 2021 A FREE ESTIMATE 15 10 5 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * % % % OFF + OFF + OFF 1-855-995-2490 SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS! ** | Promo Number: 285 Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 844-334-8353 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval Join Us For Sunday Brunch 1005 Richardson Road, Groveport, OH 43125 614-610-9688 www.thepaddockpub.com WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. Serving Your Community Malek & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek Proudly Announcing Adding New Attorneys To Serve You! Since 1972 Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 MILLIONS www.columbusmessenger.com Continued from page 1 their plan on how to use the ESSER 3 funding on: academic and instructional support; social and emotional support for students; facilities and operations; and community supports and equity. Proposed health and wellness center The district is considering using ESSER 3 funds to develop a health and wellness center (in partnership with PrimaryOne Health on a suggested a seven-to-10- year contract) that would be placed in renovated space at the rear of the District Service Center, 4400 Marketing Place, Groveport. “The primary goal of the health clinic is to assist children who may lack access to quality health services by removing or reducing the non-academic barriers to students’ academic success,” said Groveport Madison Superintendent Garilee Ogden. “The clinic also would provide convenient and much-needed services to their families.” The proposed health and wellness center would provide: services to anyone needing assistance and on a sliding scale, based on income (it also would accept Medicaid); the clinic would have its own entrance and maintain evening and weekend hours; the clinic would take up slightly more than one-quarter of the total space proposed in the renovation; pediatric and adult general health services; dental services; hearing services; vision services; and mental health and therapy services. The District Service Center expansion (the remaining three quarters of the space) would include: Welcome Center (enrollment); social services; Franklin County Sheriff’s truancy officers; Franklin County Job and Family Services; food and clothing bank; and community office/meeting space. “The district looked into the concept of a community health center several years ago to help address non-academic barriers, such as physical health, mental health, and family support, that impact our students and their families,” said Ogden. “Other urban school districts implemented the community health center model and found it to be a great asset to the schools and community.” Ogden said, assuming the health and wellness clinic was constructed at the DSC, it’s anticipated it could take more than two years to ready the space for the clinic as the new transportation center would need to be constructed first. “All funds must be spent by September 2024, so we must adhere to that deadline,” said Ogden. “As proposed, PrimaryOne Health would cover all operational costs, including staffing, furniture and medical equipment, supplies, utilities, etc. Federal ESSER 3 funds would be used only to cover the cost to renovate the space in question. We do not anticipate district general fund dollars being used for any part of the renovation nor to cover the operations of the health and wellness center while under the partnership with PrimaryOne Health, with the exception of maintenance of the building, as it would be our property.” To accommodate the proposed health and wellness center, the transportation center (bus garage) would be moved to district land at the northeast corner of Bixby and Hendron roads, abutting Three Creeks Metro Park. “That site is not suitable for construction of a school, but it could easily support the needs of a transportation center,” said Ogden. “The property cannot be used for a school as it sits in the flood plain.” Reactions Board member Kathleen Walsh is not in favor of using the ESSER 3 money on a community health center and instead would like to see the district use the funds to build a new K-8 school building that could house 500 to 600 students on 6.8 acres of land the district owns on Centennial Drive in Independence Village. She said it would relieve student overcrowding and reduce bus routes. She believes the district has time to apply for Ohio Facilities Construction Commission matching funds for a new building. “We’ve had a golden goose thrown at our feet. I don’t believe that we can’t get something together quickly,” said Walsh, who believes the district has legal standing to use the ESSER 3 funds for a new school. “A new school addresses our health and academic needs. Let’s stop punishing the community and use this as an opportunity. It’s not our job to build a health center.” Groveport resident Brian Casserly agreed with Walsh, stating the health facility is not needed as there are other health facilities and options in the area and student overcrowding is the “biggest problem.” “I know it’s hard work. We’re asking you to do the hard work,” Casserly told the board. Groveport Madison Local Education Association President Joy Bock said the teachers “would love to see improvements at the buildings,” but also want the board to move forward with a health facility. “Health care is the number one need,” said Bock. Board member Chris Snyder wants to see new schools, but the ESSER 3 funds should be used elsewhere. He said a new school in Independence Village would not lessen bus routes because buses would still be required for high school, special needs, and gifted students. “I don’t think this is the time or place to build a school in Independence Village,” said board member Nancy Gillespie, who added she wants to see some of the funds used for outdoor learning spaces and to develop an environmental science program at the high school. “Let’s prioritize grass over concrete. I want kids to know there’s more to the world than warehouses.” Ogden said that, while district officials agree new schools are needed to address overcrowding, the proposal to build a school in Independence Village is “unworkable at this time” because, according to a school construction architect district officials consulted, it would cost about $27.7 million to build a K-8 school on the Independence Village site. “We do not have the additional funds to pay the difference between the anticipated cost and what we will get in ESSER 3 funds,” said Ogden. She said there is insufficient time to get a bond issue on the November 2021 ballot to cover the difference. “We would not be able to get any funding from the OFCC since we have not completed an update to their Facilities Master Plan, and we have not taken board action to request their support in this round of funding,” said Ogden. “There is no guarantee that ODE would approve the plan for a new school as it is not one of the 15 allowances (for ESSER 3 funding).” She added that, since the ESSER 3 funds must be spent by September 2024, “It would be impossible to construct a new K-8 building on the site and spend all of the funds by the required deadline. No work or studies have been done to determine if the Independence Village site is suitable for construction. It’s a very small site, so we would have few options available when citing the building, parking lots, athletic fields, etc. We do not have any architectural plans or drawings ready for a new building of any grade-level configuration.” Ogden said, regardless of the funding source, “Building new schools should include community input into the process, particularly if we consider changing grade levels, reconfiguring the school district, and changing school attendance boundaries. Voters soundly defeated K-8 option schools when voting on the May 2019 levy/bond issue request. We can all make assumptions about why the bond issue failed. Still, we don’t believe we should pursue a new school construction option again without having significant community input and support into the decision.”
www.columbusmessenger.com POOL Continued from page 1 These identification cards are free to Groveport residents and will cost $2 to non-Groveport residents. The identification card is good for two years. •Groveport corporate residents are not eligible to buy a day pass unless they are a guest of a Groveport resident or a season pass holder. •The recreation director, after consultation with the city administrator, has the authority to change pool classifications, rules, policies, and definitions as needed. “This is a very good next step,” said Groveport City Administrator B.J. King. “This holds people accountable. We’re going to know who is in our facility. Other communities are following our lead regarding their own pools.” Other actions taken by the city to maintain safety at the pool include raising the minimum age of individuals permitted in the facility without a parent or legal guardian to age 14 (previously it was age 10); security cameras are being installed including five in and around the breezeway and another at the side gate near the concession stand; and a police officer will be assigned to the pool during specific times mandated by the police chief after consultation with the mayor. The actions were taken due to a recent serious of incidents where lifeguards were attacked at the pool. On June 30 a group of juveniles allegedly assaulted one of the pool’s lifeguards on the pool deck, according to the Groveport Police. Four suspects were identified and Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon said charges are expected to be filed against them. In addition to the group of juveniles’ assault on the lifeguard, Shannon said an intoxicated male also recently allegedly assaulted a lifeguard by pushing the lifeguard into the pool. Charges are expected to be filed against the suspect. For information about the pool call 614- 836-1000 or 614-836-2255. Groveport Police life savers On June 30 and July 1, Groveport Police Officers Sam Yockey and David Fairman administered multiple doses of NARCAN to individuals having adverse reactions to opioids. According to Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams, the officers’ actions saved the lives of the individuals. Detective Mike Sturgill then helped the people find help to deal with their addictions. Also, on July 2, Yockey and Fairman quickly applied first aid that may have saved a man’s life or prevented the loss of a limb. According to Adams, the man was working on his vehicle when he received a deep cut on his arm. The officers applied pressure to the wound and a tourniquet to stop the bleeding until medics arrived. “Both officers advised me that they believe they just secured the scene until medics arrived,” said Adams. “But with my knowledge of working with both officers daily, they are being modest in their actions.” Groveport Police statistics June crime statistics, according to the Groveport Police: 6 arrests, 7 accidents, 4 assaults, 0 burglary, 3 domestic disputes, 8 domestic violence, 0 OVI and alcohol, 7 thefts/robberies, 2 stolen/unauthorized use, 0 missing persons, 2 weapon related call, 2 narcotic related offense, 0 school related incidents, 0 parking, threats, 2 vandalism, 39 traffic citations, 0 sex related crime, 1 suicide attempt/DOA. Library reopens The Columbus Metropolitan Library has fully reopened most of its 23 locations following more than a year of closures and service disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate, CML will hold a community open house at each of its 22 open locations on Aug. 21. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy special programs, activities and refreshments, plus enter raffles for prizes. CML’s Karl Road Branch is closed ahead of the grand opening of the new branch later this summer. Face coverings are no longer required for entry into CML locations, however unvaccinated individuals are asked to continue to wear them. CML asks that customers who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who recently tested positive for COVID-19, not enter any CML buildings. Curbside pickup remains available as well. CML will continue to follow guidelines provided by local, county and state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The safety of customers and staff is a priority for the library. Follow CML on social media (Facebook, Twitter) and check columbuslibrary.org for updates. KidsFest 2021 The Groveport Recreation Department, Groveport Community Affairs Department, and the Groveport Police will host KidsFest 2021 on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon in Groveport Park, 7370 Groveport Road. This free event includes Touch-A-Truck, Cops-N-Kids, Back to School Fest, and document shredding. For information visit groveport.rec.com. July 25, 2021 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 3 Alumni Banquet The Groveport Madison Alumni Association’s next Alumni Banquet is Sept. 18 and honors the classes of 1970 and 1971, who graduated 50 years ago. The following Alumni Banquet will be May 21, 2022 and will honor the class of 1972 on the 50th anniversary of its graduation. The banquets are held at Groveport Madison High School, 4475 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport. The May 21, 2022 date will resume the normal cycle (third Saturday in May) for the banquet moving forward. 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