Special Meeting Poland Board of Education held June 3, 2021

A special meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., 3030 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514

President, Mr. Riddle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Members present for roll call and answering their names were Ms. Colucci, Dr. Dinopoulos, Mr. Polis, Mr. Riddle, and Mr. Warren. 

Accept Administrative Resignations Ð Resolution #2021-110
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to accept the following administrative resignations.  Motion passed 5-0.
Michael Masucci - Union Principal, effective July 31, 2021  
			Mark Zura - Director of Special Services, effective June 30, 2021 

Approval of Classified Appointment Ð Resolution #2021-111
	Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the following classified appointments.  Motion passed 5-0.
	Kimberly Brant - Secretary to Operations/Transportation/Athletics, effective August 1, 2021

Approval for Compensation Ð Megan Roemer Ð Resolution #2021-112
		Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve Megan Roemer to be paid for transportation hours for the month of June 2021.  Not to exceed 20 hours for the month of June.  Motion passed 5-0.

Acceptance of Certified Retirement Ð Resolution #2021-113
		Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to accept the certified retirement of Laura Smith, Intervention Specialist at Poland Middle School effective July 1, 2021.   Motion passed 5-0.

 DISCUSSION: 
? Closed School Buildings Ð Dr. Holland Ð Dr. Holland recapped how the district was approached by the Mahoning County High School for options of a lease of the district vacant buildings either North Elementary or Union Elementary.  The Mahoning County High School is interested in a four (4) year lease of the North Elementary Property and would be responsible for all repairs and/or expenses during the lease period.  A lengthy discussion was held with all board members sharing their comments as well as concerns.  Dr. Holland explained that the draft lease that was provided by the Mahoning County High School has been sent to the districts legal counsel for review and a meeting is scheduled with legal counsel to discuss further.

	At 7:09 p.m. Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members signaling ae to enter into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee.  Action may be taken after. 

	At 8:47 p.m. Mr. Polis moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present signaling aye to reconvene regular session.

Approval to Establish Administrative Position Ð Resolution #2021-114
	Ms. Colucci moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to adopt the following resolution establishing an Administrative Position of Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director.  Motion passed 5-0.

      WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code ¤ 3319.02 and Board of Education Policy 3111 allow for the need to establish positions which, when filled by competent, qualified professional staff members, will assist the District in achieving the education goals set by the Board by affecting the district and reorganization and/or consolidation of administrative functions; and
        
      WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent has recommended to the Board that it establish an Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Director administrative position consistent with Ohio Revised Code ¤ 3319.02 and Board of Education Policy 3111; and 

      WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is necessary for the improvement of curricular areas affecting the District, and subsequent need to reorganize administrative functions, consistent with Ohio Revised Code ¤ 3319.02 and Board of Education Policy 3111; and 
        
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that: 

      This Board finds and determines that all formal actions of this Board and of any of its committees concerning and relating to the adoption of this resolution were taken, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions were held, in meetings open to the public, in compliance with the law.


Adjournment Ð Resolution #2021-115 
	Mr. Polis moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0.

Meeting adjourned.	
	



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