Two-tier busing to be reinstated at Talawanda for 2025-26 school year
The Talawanda School District, which first went to a state-minimum busing plan in 2023, will return to two-tier busing next fall.
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Talawanda Board appoints new member to fill vacancy
Matthew Wyatt, a senior director of development in the Farmer School of Business with nearly a decade of experience on a separate board of education, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Talawanda Board.
Bothast resigns from Talawanda board, citing 'personal attacks'; district plans to fill vacancy
David Bothast resigned from the Talawanda Board of Education Sept. 9. One educator called Bothast's resignation a loss but said this could be a chance for the board to reset after a summer of tension.
Talawanda accepting applications for vacant board position
The Talawanda School District will send applications to those interested in filling the current vacancy on the Board of Education starting Sept. 17.
David Bothast, first-term Talawanda board member, resigns
David Bothast, a member of the Talawanda Board of Education, resigned Sept. 9 following what he called a campaign of harassment targeting him and his family.
New year, same routes: Talawanda continues busing at state minimum
After a survey showed most Talawanda parents wanted to keep one-tier busing, the Board of Education narrowly voted to keep the same transportation plan as last year. For some families, that decision means additional hardships.
Talawanda board members push back on 'personal attacks,' pass administrative raises
Members of Talawanda's Board of Education called on the public to stop making personal attacks on administrators and board members at a recent meeting. Board member David Bothast said he has endured "vitriol and abuse" since being elected in 2021 and considered resigning this month.