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Author: April Siese

Coghill approves preliminary budget

September 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Final budget hearing scheduled for Sept. 14.

Finances looking better for Sci High charter school, board’s treasurer says

July 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School also is considering a contract for school busing; may coordinate with a KIPP middle school

Sophie Wright board makes budget available for public viewing before final adoption

June 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School's budget available at Napoleon Avenue campus until July 2; hearing to be held July 25

Sophie B. Wright plans U-Haul move to West Carrollton

June 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
The school is set to temporarily relocate for two years while extensive repairs and renovations are made to their Napoleon Avenue campus.

Enrollment and finances holding strong; new calendar moves up start and closing by a week

May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
“We receive federal and state money, and those payment schedules are different. This loan would be a consistent sum to have, rather than waiting for checks,” treasurer Herbert Patterson said.

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