Charter School Plans Expansion in Nelsonville, Utilizing Hillsdale College Curriculum
What happened
Southeast Ohio Classical Academy (SOCA) plans to lease the former Athens County Community Cares Resource Center in Nelsonville for use as a high school. Jon Cozad purchased the building from Athens County Board of Commissioners on September 30 for $776,000. SOCA, which already operates a facility in Logan, plans to expand to offer a comprehensive K-12 education using a curriculum developed by Hillsdale College. Cozad has requested a zoning variance from the city of Nelsonville.
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Why it matters
The establishment of the new school facility in Nelsonville is generating local discussion regarding its impact on downtown businesses and Nelsonville-York City Schools. The project involves a significant real estate transaction, with Jon Cozad leveraging the school's arrival to generate economic opportunity.
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Who's involved
- Hillsdale CollegeDeveloped the curriculum used by SOCA.
- NelsonvilleCity where SOCA plans to establish its high school.
- CozadPurchased the property from Athens County and is facilitating the school's arrival.
- Athens CountySold the property to Jon Cozad.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NelsonvilleSpeculative
Downtown businesses in Nelsonville might see increased sales and population influx due to the new school.
- Athens CountySpeculative
Athens County might generate revenue from the sale of the property and facilitate new local development.
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The entities involved
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Hillsdale College
liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States
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Nelsonville
city in Athens County, Ohio, USA
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