Dr. Durant Speaks at Rotary Luncheon
Superintendent Dr. Durant received a standing ovation from the 300-plus attendees at the Toledo Rotary Club’s luncheon Monday.
Ottawa Hills Superintendent Adam Fineske was one of those who enthusiastically clapped after Mr. Durant’s hour-long presentation.
“As a fellow educational leader in the area, I can say that Durant’s unique and innovative ideas are exactly what Toledo needs to move our region forward,” Mr. Fineske said.
Dr. Durant released detailed plans for the proposed $100 million renovation and redevelopment of the University of Toledo’s former Scott Park campus.
In February, leaders from Owens Community College, the University of Toledo, and TPS signed a letter of intent to work together to bring educational opportunities to citizens at the Scott Park campus.
Issue 19 is a proposed additional tax levy and a bond issue. The new 3.8-mill, five-year levy is meant to cover the district’s operating expenses. The $99 million in improvement bonds would be split in half with one part going toward the improvements at Scott Park.
TPS will use the bond money to develop three academies: a business academy, a construction and architectural design academy complete with an outdoor construction lab, and the Brady educator academy and classrooms.
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