Niles teacher used sick leave to coach Howland High Golf

Christopher Chieffo was fired Jan. 18 in a unanimous vote by the board of education


Niles superintendent: Levy would only keep us afloat

If Niles voters approve an emergency 5.85-mill school levy May 8, the annual revenue of $1.3 million “will only keep us afloat,” Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen said at a public forum Wednesday.


Niles school board cuts 4 positions

One of the cuts is a an elementary school principal’s post.


New levy concept raises questions in Niles

The district has scheduled a public informational meeting on the substitute levy for 7 p.m. Monday at Niles McKinley High School.


Terminated Niles schools employee sues over grievance

The filing is by Christopher Chieffo of Girard and the Niles Education Association.


Niles BOE to submit smaller renewal levy

After overwhelming voter rejection of the substitute 11.7-mill school levy last week, Niles Schools Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen told the board of education she will recommend a smaller renewal levy for the May primary election.


Niles superintendent looking into parental interference allegations

Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen disclosed Tuesday that allegations of parental interference that may have led to the resignation of the varsity girls basketball coach “are being looked into.”


State Auditor declares Niles schools in fiscal emergency

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES State Auditor Keith Faber declared Niles schools in


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Niles schools waits for appointment of fiscal commission

The superintendent says there can be no fiscal emergency discussion until the state appoints a commission.