Vantage ready, but new building delayedSCOTT TRUXELL/independent editorWhen high school classes begin on Thursday, August 20, Vantage Career Center will have just under 600 students to begin the new academic year. Superintendent Rick Turner thanked the school’s 12-month staff members who have been working to prepare for the upcoming school year. He also said a meet-and-greet has been planned for 5:45 p.m. Thursday, September 3, prior to the monthly board meeting, to allow board members to meet with new employees. While the main campus is ready for the new school year, the building that will house the Vantage Academy of Medical Careers won’t be open in time. Early on in the meeting, board member Karen Grothouse was sworn in for a new three year term.