Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held April 23, 2018 

 

 

The regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 
6:00 p.m. at the Poland Township Hall. 

 

President, Mrs. Zedaker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

 

Pledge of Allegiance 

 

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

 

 

Approval of Minutes – Resolution #2018-75 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
and/or amend the minutes of: 

Regular Board Meeting of March 19, 2018 

Work Session Meeting of April 16, 2018 

 

 

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report – Resolution #2018-76 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to accept 
for audit the finance report for March 2018 as submitted by the Treasurer. 

 

 

Presentation by Facilities Committee 

 Mr. Gregg Strollo presented a draft report on behalf of the facilities committee. For the 
past several months, the committee met several times to discuss numerous facility options. After 
gathering valuable information including current square footage of existing buildings, enrollment 
projections, and current operating and repair costs at each facility to name a few, the facilities 
committee narrowed the results of their work to two options for the board to consider. The draft 
report of the Facilities Committee will be available on the district website for review. 

The facilities committee is comprised of Chairperson, Greg Hann, John Tullio, Greg Gett, 
Maria Hoffmaster, Bob Richards, Phyllis Richiutti, Charles Rumberg, Gregg Strollo and Mark 
Thompson. 

 

 

Approval to Commend Staff and Students – Resolution #2018-77 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to 
commend the following staff and students for exceptional achievement and honors. 

 

 

 

 

 


Winter Athletic Awards 

 

Girls Basketball 18-5 Record 

Team Accomplishments 

AAC White Tier Co- Champions 

Sectional Champions 

Team Members: Bella Gajdos, Brooke Bobbey, Sarah Bury, Mia Gajdos, Ella Harrell, Camryn 
Lattanzio, Katie Masucci, Maggie Sebest, Kailyn Brown, Marlie McConnell, Jackie Grisdale, 
Kat Partika, Lizzy Hardman, Elena Cammack and Gabby Romano 

 

Assistant Coaches: Kim Grisdale and Chris Martin 

Head Coach: Nick Blanch 

 

Post Season Awards 

Bella Gajdo 

- Became Poland’s All Time Leading Point Scorer 
- AAC White Tier Player of the Year 
- Special Mention All North East Ohio 
- Div. II, District 1 Starting 5 player 


 

Sarah Bury 

- 1st Team All AAC 
- 2nd Team All North East Ohio 


 

Jackie Grisdale 

- 1st Team All AAC 
- Special Mention All North East Ohio 


 

Maggie Sebest 

- 2nd Team All AAC 


 

 

Boys Basketball 22-2 Record 

Team Accomplishments 

AAC White Tier Champions 

Sectional Champions 13th Straight Year 

Team Members: Mike Diaz, Braeden O’Shaungnessy, Mike Masucci, Daniel Kramer, Collin 
Todd, Stephen Carney, Brandon Barringer, Jacob Hryb, Stephen Bannon, Adam Kassem, Zach 
Kassem, Michael Cougras, and Billy Orr 

 

Assistant Coaches: Niko Fatimus, Richard Black, and George Chammas 

Head Coach: Ken Grisdale 

 

 

 

 

 


Post Season Awards 

Braeden O’Shaughnessy 

- AAC White Tier Player of the Year 
- Vindicator Male Basketball Player of the Year 
- WKBN Member of their Starting Five 
- 1st Team All North East Ohio Inland 
- All State- Special Mention 4th Team 


 

Mike Diaz 

- 1st Team All AAC 
- North East Inland- Special Mention 


 

Daniel Kramer 

- 1st Team All AAC 
- 3rd Team All North East Ohio Inland 


 

Brandon Barringer 

- 2nd Team All AAC 
- North East Ohio Inland- Honorable Mention 


 

7th Grade Girls Basketball 13-4 Record 

AAC White Tier Tournament Champions 

Team Members: Alyssa Glaros, Kailyn Assion, Emma Wolfe, Ava Nicholudis, Brooklyn Rowe, 
Sarah Forsyth, Alyssa Eichert, Francesca Rubesa, Sophia D’Angelo, Sabine El (Chammas), 
Sophia Dedo, and Ashley Windsor. 

 

Head Coach: Rick Dinunzio 

 

8th Grade Girls Basketball 14-3 Record 

AAC White Tier Tournament Champions 

Team Members: Hannah Masucci, Lexi Kalicatzaros, Sophia Yurich, Kylie Commons, Abby 
Farber, Alysaa Rapp, Morgan Kluchar, Connie Cougras, Cassie Aey, and Ragan Miller 

 

Head Coach: Luke Skinner 

 

7th Grade Boys Basketball 19-0 Record 

AAC White Tier Tournament Champions 

Team Members: Teagan McCurdy, Noah Huda, Bryce Barringer, Stephen Solic, JP Genova, 
Luke Generalovich, Jacob Allsopp, Carson Maurer, Ben Harrell, Matteo Melone, Ryan Nemeth, 
and Connor Hudron 

 

Head Coach: Daniel Black 

Assistant Coach Ken Voitus 

 

 

 

 


Wrestling 

EOWL Div. III All League Selections 

106 lb Daniel Adams 2nd Team 

126 lb Michael Costello Honorable Mention 

152 lb Owen Hernon 2nd Team 

160 lb Peyton Mrakovich Honorable Mention 

170 lb Justice Smith Honorable Mention 

220 lb Anthony Ricottilli Honorable Mention 

285 lb Clay Schafer 2nd Team 

 

PSHS Awards 

 

The Art and Special Education Departments collaborated to organize an art show featuring the 
artwork of developmentally disabled students from across the area. The show took place on 
4/10/2018. Students from 8 different school districts participated. Our own students, Christin 
Murko, Eric Quimby, Zach Quimby, and Steven Demidovich won an award for the largest piece 
of art. 

 

The Following Poland Speech Team Members qualified to NSDA Nationals in June at Fort 
Lauderdale, FL: 

Meredith Lea 

Jacob Duran 

Jeremy DeMarco 

Dylan Gordon 

Ashlin Rabindra 

 

Congratulations to Speech and Debate Coach, Jodi West, recognized for her volunteerism. 

 

Public Comment 

 

Acceptance of Donation – Resolution #2018-78 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to accept a 

donation of Apple Watch to Poland Band. The watch was donated by Complete Custom Itinerary 
Services as an incentive for punctuality in turning in forms related to PSHS Band Trip to Florida. 
Poland Band Parents will handle all aspects of raffle with students selling raffle tickets. Date to be 
determined. 

 

Approval of Healthcare Process Consulting Agreement – Resolution #2018-79 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
an agreement between Healthcare Process Consulting, Inc. (HPC) and Poland Schools for the 
purpose of assisting the district in managing the district’s Ohio Medicaid School Program in order 
to procure Federal Medicaid Reimbursement for Medicaid eligible services under Option B, 
commencing on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2021 for an annual fee of $5000.00. 

 

 

 


Approval of Speech and Debate Overnight Trip – Resolution #2018-80 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to approve an 
overnight field trip for the Poland Speech and Debate team for the NCFL Grand National 
Tournament in Washington, D.C. Dates are Friday, May 25, 2018 returning Monday, May 28, 
2018. Cost per participant is $450.00 per student. Itinerary and list of chaperones are attached. 
The cost of the trip will be paid out of the team account through funding and fundraising. Any 
additional funds needed will be paid for by the student’s personally. The trip is contingent upon 
receipt of renewed certificate of liability insurance documentation. 

 

Approval of Camp Fitch Program – Resolution #2018-81 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the Camp Fitch Outdoor Education Program for McKinley Elementary School 5th grade on May 
23, 24, and 25, 2018. Transportation will be provided by Poland School buses. Cost per student 
is $185.00 and will be paid by students personally. Itinerary and list of chaperones are attached. 
The entire packet of information that was sent to the parents is also enclosed. See documentation. 

 

Approval to Non-Renew Limited Teaching Contract – Resolution #2018-82 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the resolution to non-renew the limited teaching contract at the end of the 2017/2018 school year; 
as per O.R.C. 3319.11 for George Makroglou – Long-term Substitute Teacher. 

 

Approval to Non-Renew Interim Administrative Contract – Resolution #2018-83 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the resolution to non-renew the Interim Assistant High School Principal contract at the end of the 
2017/2018 school year, as per O.R.C. 3319.11 for Edward Ashcroft – Interim Assistant Principal. 

 

Acceptance of Supplemental Resignations – Resolution #2018-84 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to accept 
the following supplemental resignations: 

 

Gwyneth Basista – National Honor Society Advisor 

 

Approval of Certificated Supplemental Contracts – Resolution #2018-85 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the supplemental contract to the following certified personnel for the 2018-2019 school year as 
per salary schedule for the assignment designated; all required reports are on file: 

 

 Melissa J. Lunevich – Student Council Advisor for 2018/2019 School year 

 

Approval of Substitute Non-Teaching Personnel – Resolution #2018-86 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the following non-teaching personnel be placed on the approved substitute list for the 2017-18 
school year, substitute basis only, according to wage rate for the assignment designated; all 
required reports are on file. 

 

 Dorothy Husak – Substitute Cafeteria Worker 


 

Approval of FMLA/Unpaid Leave – Resolution #2018-87 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve 

Christie Mitch, FMLA/unpaid leave as of August 15, 2018 according to PEA contract Article 4.91. 

 

 

Approval of District Chromebook Refresh Cycle Plan – Resolution #2018-88 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the Chromebook Refresh Cycle Financial Breakdown. The district currently has two Chromebook 
models with an average useful life of five years. The District maintains the approach of a refresh 
cycle every four years which allows maximum potential recuperation costs before the equipment’s 
end-of-life. 

 

 

Acceptance of Workers Compensation Third Party Administrator – Resolution #2018-89 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to accept Tartan 
Benefit Services as the Worker’s Compensation Third Party administrator for the Poland School 
District for the 2019 policy year. The annual fee is $500.00. 

 

 

Authorization of Participation in BWC Group Program for 2019 – Resolution #2018-90 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to authorize the 
Treasurer to participate in the BWC Group Rating Program with Comp Management LLC, as the 
District’s individual representative beginning January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019 with an 
annual fee of $500.00. 

 

 

Approval of Board Policies – First Readings – Resolution #2018-91 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with members voting aye to approve 
the Poland Board of Education Policies, listed below, as presented for the first reading. The second 
reading will take place during the next regular meeting of the Board of Education. 

 

 Policy 4121- Criminal History Record Check 
 Policy 4162 – Drug & Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders 
 Policy 5111 – Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Students 
 Policy 5112 – Entrance Requirements 
 Policy 7530 – Phase IV Technology Update – January 2018 
 Policy 7530.02 – Lending of Board- Owned Equipment 
 Policy 7542 – Access to District Technology Resources and/or Information 
Resources from Personal Communication Devices 
 Policy 7543 – Utilization of the District’s Website and Remote Access to the 
District’s Network 
 Policy 8400 – School Safety 
 Policy 8600.04 – Bus Driver Certification 
 Policy 9141 – Business Advisory Council 


 


Approval to Dissolve Employment Contract of Cassandra Kibler – Resolution #2018-92 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to 
recommend that the Board of Education of the Poland Local School District move to dissolve the 
employment contract of Cassandra Kibler, as she is no longer qualified to teach in the District due 
to revocation of her teaching license by the Ohio Department of Education on April 9-10, 2018. 

 

Approve Membership in Ohio High School Athletic Association – Resolution #2018-93 

 Mr. Riddle move and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve the 
resolution authorizing the continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association 
for the 2018/2019 school year. 

 

Informational Items 

 Superintendent Janofa commended the students who displayed their artworks at the recent 
First Annual Special Needs Art Show; noting the date for next year’s Art Show has already 
been set. 
 Mr. Riddle commended Mrs. Candy Fonagy and the Poland Players on an outstanding 
spring performance. 


 

Reports/Presentations 

Foundation – Mrs. Zedaker reported “Tickets for Tech” will be in June at “Celebrate 
Poland.” Superintendent Janofa noted the Foundation approved two (2) new student 
leaders for next year; they are Jacob Snyder and Galena Lopuchovsky. 

 

Legislation – Mr. Riddle reported on HB342, which removes restrictions on August 
special elections. 

 

At 7:23 p.m., Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting 
aye to enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, 
discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official. 

 

Reconvene and Adjournment – Resolution #2018-94 

 At 9:55 p.m., Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to 
reconvene and adjourn the meeting. 

 

Meeting Adjourned. 

 

 

 

 

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Treasurer President 

 

 

 

4/23/2018