Portage County Man Files Lawsuit Against Jackson-Milton School District, Alleges Violation of Ohio’s Sunshine Laws
North Jackson, Ohio – A Portage County man has recently filed a lawsuit against the Jackson-Milton Local School District, claiming that the district has violated Ohio’s Sunshine Laws. These laws stipulate that government meetings and records must be made public. Brian Ames, the president of Open Government Advocates, initiated the lawsuit, which was submitted to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas on February 1. According to the lawsuit, the district has failed to properly inform the public about its school board meetings and maintain accurate and complete meeting minutes. It also alleges that the … Read more