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South Seneca School District Prioritizes Student Engagement to Boost Graduation Rate. The South Seneca School District in Ovid is placing a strong emphasis on increasing student engagement. School officials attribute recent improvements in graduation rates to a range of initiatives designed to involve students more actively in their learning. The district is focusing on approaches that foster both academic participation and a sense of belonging. These efforts aim to sustain educational gains and benefit the community in the long term. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Jan 1) Finger Lakes Ovid, NY

Emergency Crews Respond to Vehicle Accident on Guardrail in Ovid. Firefighters from Ovid, with assistance from Interlaken and Lodi, and South Seneca Ambulance, responded to a single-car accident on Tuesday evening at the intersection of Center Road and State Route 89 in Ovid. According to officials, the vehicle came to rest on top of a guardrail. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 31) Finger Lakes Ovid, NY Interlaken, NY Lodi, NY

Seneca County Supervisors Consider Website Redesign and End-of-Year Contracts. Seneca County supervisors held committee and board meetings on December 23 to discuss several key initiatives, including a proposal to update the county's official website. During the meeting, experts highlighted concerns about the current site's usability, security, and compliance with federal accessibility requirements. The board also reviewed a new labor agreement for the sheriff’s employees and addressed contracts for jail services, court security, infrastructure, and mental health. Decisions are expected to finalize these actions soon. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 27) Finger Lakes Ovid, NY

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