The group - Supporting and Honoring Outstanding & Responsible Educators - said it supports the Nov. 2 levy.

"Teachers and the district ought not be the scapegoat on this issue," said Jorge Gonzalez, president of the Kings Education Association. "This levy affects us on the front line."

The group said teachers spend an average of 8.8 hours in their schools daily, and another six hours a week planning and grading papers at home.

The levy would raise $3.3 million annually for operations and increase taxes $150 on a $100,000 house.

Treasurer hired through 2009

OXFORD - Talawanda Schools Treasurer James Rowan has received an extension on his contract from the Board of Education. His new contract begins Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2009. He will earn $86,738 a year.

Principal picks scholarship nominee

HAMILTON - A Badin High School senior has been nominated to compete in the national Principal's Leadership Award Scholarship program sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Principal Frank Margello nominated Molly McCaughey. She is a member of student council, the Ambassador Program and National Honor Society and competes in swimming and soccer.

A total of 150 winners will be chosen next spring to receive $1,000 scholarships.

Parents to hold spaghetti dinner

HAMILTON TWP. - Tickets are on sale for the second annual spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Hamilton-Maineville Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.

The dinner will run 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Tickets will be sold through Nov. 2 at a reduced cost of $5 for adults or $2.50 for children 3 or older. At the door, tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for children. Order tickets by calling (513) 677-1958.

Enrichment courses need teachers

MASON - Instructors are needed to teach after-school enrichment classes at Western Row Elementary (grades 2 and 3), Mason Intermediate School, (grades 4-6 ) and Mason Middle School (grades 7 and 8).

Instructors will be reimbursed for any supplies necessary for their classes and paid a set amount per student.

Instructors choose the classes they will offer. Each class meets one afternoon per week for 75 minutes for four weeks. The next session begins in November. Offerings have included music, sports, crafts and languages. Information: Kim Dunnigan (dunnigank@mason.k12.oh.us) or (513) 229-4425.

Free jazz concert at Lakota East High

LIBERTY TWP. - The Lakota East Jazz Programs at the Lakota Freshman School and Lakota East High School will host a free autumn concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Liberty Theater at Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane.

Groups performing are: Eastside Jazz, Thunderhawk Jazz, Lakota East Freshman Jazz Band and Lakota Freshman 12 O'Clock Jazz Band. Dave Kaiser directs the bands.

Sue Kiesewetter

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