Work Session Poland Board of Education held August 13, 2018 

 

 

A work session of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:00 
p.m. at the Middle School/McKinley Connector. 

 

President, Mrs. Zedaker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Pledge of Allegiance 

 

Members present for roll call and answering their names were Dr. Dinopoulos, Mr. Lavorini, Mr. 
Riddle, and Mrs. Zedaker. Absent Mr. Shovlin. 

 

Discussion 

 Discussion of Disposition of School Property – Mr. John Britton from Ennis Britton Co., 
LPA, Attorneys at Law provided the Board with information related to the closing of school 
buildings as well as matters related to the sale, disposal or demolition of school property 
according to Ohio Statutory Provisions. 


 

 Business Advisory Council – Mr. Janofa spoke briefly regarding the New Business 
Advisory Council. Per the request of the Board, Mr. Janofa will arrange for a representative 
from the MCESC to present at a later date. 


 

 Prisoner of War (POW) Chair for Stadium – The Board requested a presentation at a later 
date to discuss the Prisoner of War (POW) Chair for the Stadium. 


 

Information 

 Update on Bank Notes – Treasurer, Janet Muntean reported to the Board on the information 
obtained from recent meetings held with Home Savings, Farmers, and Chemical Bank on 
options for reducing district debt. Treasurer Muntean explained at this point, it would be 
in the districts best interest to leave the current rates and lender the same for the Energy 
Conservation Note V, US Bank; and the Lease Purchase Phase III, Chemical Bank. 
However, Treasurer Muntean had been working with Farmers National Bank in an effort 
to adjust the current rate on the remaining five (5) years of Leave Purchase – Phase IV. 
Farmers Bank agreed to reduce the current rate from 4.05% to 3.55% at a cost of $250.00 
for documentation and processing fees. The Board will take formal action at the regularly 
scheduled August 27th board meeting. 


 

 Strategic Solutions–K12 Records Management – Treasurer, Janet Muntean briefly 
revisited the Strategic Solutions proposal to see if the Board had any questions or concerns. 
There was no discussion. The Board will take formal action on this proposal at the regularly 
scheduled August 27th board meeting. 


 

Tour Poland Middle/McKinley School 

 


At 8.06 p.m., Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mrs. 
Zedaker voting aye to enter into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property for public 
purposes or the sale of property at competitive bidding. Absent: Mr. Shovlin. 

 

Reconvene and Adjournment 

 At 9:34 p.m., Mr. Lavorini moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all Dr. Dinopoulos and 
Mrs. Zedaker voting aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting. Absent: Mr. Shovlin. 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned. 

 

 

 

 

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Treasurer President 

 

 

 

8/13/2018