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MIAMISBURG
Enrollment underway
Miamisburg City Schools is accepting kindergarten registration and new student enrollments for the 2020-21 school year at its central office.
Parents/guardians are asked to call 937-866-3381 to schedule a registration appointment. They are urged to print the kindergarten registration packet or 1st through 12th grade new student enrollment forms, located on the district website, and complete them at home.
Parents should bring completed paperwork along with all other required documents (student birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, photo ID of guardian, social security card and custody paperwork, if applicable) to the district central office at 540 E. Park Ave. at the scheduled appointment time.
Amid COVID-19 concerns, visitors to the central office are asked to wear masks when entering the building.
NICK BLIZZARD, STAFF WRITER
KETTERING
Modern reopens slowly
The Modern College of Design on Monday began gradually reopening for essential business operations.
The Modern is committed to meeting the following goals to ensure a safe transition:
■ Continue to protect the health of students, employees, and visitors
■ Continue to support community efforts to control the spread of the virus
■ Create a safe and comfortable environment on campus
From May 18–June 3, essential administrators, student affairs, admissions, financial aid, and marketing staff members will return to campus in phases. Visitors will be invited to campus starting June 8 by appointment only and will be limited to groups of 10. All other employees are asked to continue working remotely.
Prior to the reopening, the campus was deeply sanitized and procedures were developed to protect the health and well-being of all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Employees and visitors are asked to wear a face-covering or mask and will be required to pass a symptom assessment before entering campus.
The Modern’s summer semester, beginning June 1, will be offered through remote learning only. The Modern is considering several plans for the fall semester that include in-person, hybrid, remote and online learning.
More details will be released after Gov. Mike DeWine provides guidance to institutions of higher education.
If you would like to schedule a tour of campus or a meeting with a staff member, call 937-294-0592. SUBMITTED
DAYTON
CHA distributes meals
Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA), announced its free graband-go meal service that began Monday outside three Dayton Metro Library (DML) branches while the libraries remain closed.
The statewide nonprofit will distribute meals Monday-Friday to children 18 and younger at the following branch locations:
■ DML Main Branch, 215 East Third St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
■ DML Burkhardt Branch, 4680 Burkhardt Ave., 12 to 1 p.m.
■ DML Trotwood Library, 855 E. Main St., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Since the mandated school closures took effect, CHA has been distributing emergency meals to approximately 120 CHA sponsored meal sites across Ohio to help meet the urgent needs of children impacted by the pandemic. The full list of CHA meal sites can be found on their website (www.childrenshungeralliance.org).
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DAYTON
Remote notary service
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley is taking full advantage of a recent change in state law that allows for online or remote notary services in Ohio.
“In the 21st century, the adoption of innovative technology is a critical component of good customer service,” said Foley.
“We’re investing in this technology to ensure that those in need of notary services can enjoy our same great customer service from the comfort of their home.”
Last year the Ohio General Assembly introduced and passed the Notary Public Modernization Act, which brought sweeping changes to the state’s notary laws, including the adoption of a nationwide trend of online and remote notarizations.
Ohio was the sixth state in the nation to allow for online notarizations. “In solidarity with the families of this community who may be experiencing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19, we are waiving all costs associated with this service until the Stay At Home Order is lifted,” said Foley.
“Online notaries are more expensive than traditional notaries because of the technology costs, but I’ve ordered that this office absorb the costs until Ohio families can get back to work.”
Those conducting the online notaries for the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts are fulltime staff members who have been tested, trained and certified by the Secretary of State to perform online notarizations.
Anyone who would like to make an appointment for an online notary may do so online at courthousetoyou.com.
State law mandates the use of two-way audio and visual communication during an online notary session, requiring that the customer have access to a webcam during the session.
Further rules, requirements, and processes for online notarizations can be found by visiting courthousetoyou.com.
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