Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held June 25, 2018 

 

 

The regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, June 25, 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 #2018-124 

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

Regular Board Meeting of May 21, 2018 

 

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report – Resolution #2018-125 

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

 

Approval of FY18 Final Appropriations – Resolution #2018-126 

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

and Authorize the Treasurer to amend the Final 2018 appropriations totaling $24,523,165.22 and 
final amended certificate of resources for FY18 totaling $29,833,867.45 

 

Authorization of Cafeteria Transfer – Resolution #2018-127 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to authorize 
the Treasurer to transfer $76,000 from the General Fund to the Cafeteria Fund for the 2017-2018 
school year. 

 

Approval of FY19 Temporary Appropriations – Resolution #2018-128 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the temporary appropriations of $5,795,495.00 for the first ninety (90) days of the new fiscal year 
commencing on July 1, 2018. 

 

Authorization of Final Loan Payment – Resolution #2018-129 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve and 
authorize the Treasurer to make the final payment on Loan #4075960101, Energy Conservation 
Note IV, with Farmers National Bank. 

 

Approval to Commend Staff and Students – Resolution #2018-130 

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


Spring 2018 Team Awards 

 

Boys Track 

1st Team AAC: Rocco Almasy, Colin Roarty, Zaire Fabian and Mitchell Frederick 

 

Girls Track: AAC White Tier Champions 

1st Team AAC: Aca Izenour, Gianna Stanich, Jackie Grisdale, Chloe Kosco, Mia Musolino and 
Psalm Woody 

 

Girls Track State Qualifiers 

4 x 200 Relay Team: Psalm Woody, Ava Izenour, Chloe Kosco and Mia Musolino 

Girls Long Jumper: Chloe Kosco 

3200 Meter Run: Maggie Sebest 

800 Meter Run: Jackie Gridsale (Finished 5th in the State) 

 

Girls Softball: Sectional Champions 

1st Team AAC: Sara Boccieri,, Ally Nittoli, Brooke Bobby, Ashley Wire and Camrym Lattanzio 

 

2nd Team AAC: Lauren Dienkiewica, Monica Kurjan and Jackie Grisdale 

 

Boys Tennis 

2nd Team AAC: Sam Dalatore and Ashlin Rabindra 

 

Baseball – Sectional Champions 

1st Team AAC: Braeden O’Shaughnessy 

2nd Team AAC: Reed McCreery and Zachary Yaskulka 

 

 

Public Comment 

 

 

Approval to Submit to Electors – Renewal of Tax Levy – Resolution #2018-131 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with Mr. Lavorini and Mrs. Zedaker 
voting aye and Mr. Riddle voting nay to approve a resolution determining to submit to the electors 
of the school district the question of the renewal of an existing tax levy pursuant to sections 
5705.194 to 5705.197 of the revised code. 

 

 

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO SUBMIT TO THE 
ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF 
THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING TAX LEVY PURSUANT TO 
SECTIONS 5705.194 TO 5705.197 OF THE REVISED CODE. 

 

 WHEREAS, at an election on May 6, 2014, the electors of the School District approved 
the renewal of an existing tax levy in excess of the ten-mill limitation in order to raise the amount of 
$1,068,055 each calendar year for a period of five years for the purpose of providing for the 


emergency requirements of the School District, pursuant to Sections 5705.194 through 5705.197 of 
the Revised Code, the last collection of which will occur in calendar year 2019; and 

 

 WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the continuation of the collection of that 
tax for an additional period of five years is necessary for the proper operation of the schools of the 
School District; and 

 

 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5705.03(B) of the Revised Code, as recently 
amended by Substitute House Bill No. 49, upon receipt of a certified copy of a resolution of this 
Board declaring the necessity of a tax, stating its purpose, whether it is an additional levy, a renewal 
or a replacement of an existing tax, or the renewal or replacement of an existing tax with an 
increase or a decrease, the Section of the Revised Code authorizing the submission of the question 
of the tax, the term of years of the tax, that the tax is to be levied upon the entire territory of the 
School District, the date of the election at which the question of the tax shall appear on the ballot, 
that the ballot measure shall be submitted to the entire territory of the School District, the tax year 
in which the tax will first be levied and the calendar year in which it will first be collected, and 
each county in which the School District has territory, and requesting such certification, the County 
Auditor is to certify the total current tax valuation of the School District and the number of mills 
required to generate a specified amount of revenue; 

 

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Poland Local 
School District, County of Mahoning, Ohio, that: 

 

 Section 1. Board Declarations. This Board finds, determines and declares that the 
revenue which that be raised by all tax levies which this Board is authorized to impose, when 
combined with state and federal revenues available to this School District, will be insufficient to 
provide for the emergency requirements of the School District, and that it is therefore necessary to 
renew the levy of a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation upon the entire territory of the School 
District in order to raise the amount of $1,068,055 each year, for a period of five (5) years, for that 
purpose. 

 

 Section 2. Submission of Question to Electors. Pursuant to Sections 5705.194 to 
5705.197 of the Revised Code, there shall be submitted to the electors of the entire territory of the 
School District (the School District has territory only in the County of Mahoning), at an election 
to be held on November 6, 2018, the question of the renewal of an existing tax levy in excess of 
the ten-mill limitation on all property in the entire territory of the School District subject to taxation 
by this Board, in order to raise $1,068,055 each year, for a period of five years (commencing with 
a levy on the tax list and duplicate for tax year 2019 for first collection in calendar year 2020), for 
the purpose of providing for the emergency requirements of the School District, at the annual tax 
rate necessary to raise that amount. 

 

 Section 3. Certification and Delivery of Resolution to County Auditor. The Treasurer 
is directed to certify immediately a copy of this Resolution to the Mahoning County Auditor and 
the County Auditor is requested to certify the School District’s total current tax valuation and the 
County Auditor’s calculation of the annual levy, expressed in dollars and cents for each one 
hundred dollars of valuation, as well as in mills for each one dollar of valuation, throughout the 


life of the levy which will be required to produce the annual amount set forth above, which 
calculation shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 5705.195 of the Revised 
Code and any applicable rules, orders, or instructions of the State Tax Commissioner. 

 

 Section 4. Compliance with Open Meeting Requirements. 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 those formal actions were held, in meetings open to the 
public in compliance with the law. 

 

 Section 5. Captions and Headings. The captions and headings in this Resolution are 
solely for convenience of reference and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of 
any Sections, subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs or clauses hereof. 

 

 Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and 
immediately upon its adoption. 

 

 

Approval of Summer 2018 United Way’s “Success by Six” Program – Resolution #2018-132 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to 
approve the following personnel for United Way’s “Success by Six” Summer kindergarten 
program to run from July 23, 2018 through August 16, 2018. 

Michael Masucci, Principal 

Samantha Cox, Teacher 

Bailey Bury, Aide 

 

Approval of Certified Reduction in Force (RIF) for FY19 – Resolution #2018-133 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with Mr. Riddle and Mr. Lavorini voting 
aye and Mrs. Zedaker abstaining to approve the following reduction in force of certified staff for 
the 2018-2019 school year. 

Kindergarten teacher at Union Elementary 

Librarian at Poland Middle School including extended days 

 

Approval of Non-Teaching Pupil Activity Contract – Resolution #2018-134 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve a 
supplemental pupil activity contract to the following non-teaching personnel for the 2018-2019 
school year as per salary schedule for the assignment designated pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.53; all 
required reports are on file. 

Natalie Hoelzel – Assistant Girls Soccer Coach 

 

Acceptance of Volunteer Coaching Positions –Fall 2018 – Resolution #2018-135 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to accept 
the following volunteer coaching position for the 2018 Fall Sports Season: 

Robert Sainato – Varsity Football Coach 

 Ted Sacco – Varsity Football 

Jeff Sabrin – Middle School Football 


Ken Voitus – Middle School Football 

William Hegarty – Middle School Cross Country 

 

Acceptance of Supplemental Contract Resignations – Resolution #2018-136 

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

Michael Palumbo – Assistant Eighth Grade Boys Football 

Michael Mrakovich – Head Varsity Wrestling Coach 

 

Approval of 2018-2019 Supplemental List – Resolution #2018-137 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with Dr. Dinopoulos and Mr. Shovlin voting 
aye and Mrs. Zedaker abstaining to approve the following recommendations of the 2018-2019 
Supplemental List. 

 

Aebischer 

Abby 

PMS Junior Leadership Advisor (Split) 

Angelilli 

Pam 

Lead Mentor Resident Educator Program Cor. 

Angelilli 

Pam 

PMS Yearbook (Split) 

Angelilli 

Pam 

PMS Junior Leadership Advisor (Split) 

Angelilli 

Pam 

Resident Educator – Mentor 1st and 2nd Year 
Resident 

Baker 

Matt 

8th grade Boys Basketball Head Coach 

Black 

Richard 

JV Boys Basketball Coach 

Black 

Daniel 

7th grade Boys Basketball Head Coach 

Blanch 

Nick 

Head Varsity Girls Basketball 

Blaze 

Nichole 

Freshman Class Advisor 

Brungard 

Mark 

Fine Arts Dept. Chairperson 

Brungard 

Mark 

Head Varsity Boys Track 

Butch 

Wendy 

PANDA co-advisor (Split) 

Chammas 

George 

9th Grade Boys Head Basketball Coach 

Close 

Amy 

PMS Spec. Ed. Dept. Chair 

Colella 

Joseph 

Golf Girls 

Daley 

Bruce 

PMS Math Counts 

DiGiacomo 

David 

Golf Boys 

DiGiacomo 

Dave 

Asst. Varsity Boys Track 

Dinello 

Martina 

Head Varsity Girls Volleyball 

DiNunzio 

Rick 

Hd. Asst. Var. Football Coach 

DiNunzio 

Rick 

7th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach 

DiTomasso 

Lisa 

Italian Club 

Duponty 

Kari 

Cheerleader - Ninth Grade Cheerleader Advisor 

Emerson 

Rachel 

Head Varsity Swim Coach 

Emery 

Dana 

Music - Elementary Vocal Music 

Fedor 

Cathy 

National Board 

Fonagy 

Candy 

High School Dramatics 

Garcar 

Brian 

Varsity Soccer Boys 




Gesacion 

Ryan 

Asst. Varsity Baseball Coach 

Gessler 

Madison 

HS Newspaper Advisor 

Gessler 

Dave 

Asst. Ninth Grade Boys Football 

Gotti 

Christine 

Junior Class Advisor 

Gotti 

Christine 

Foreign Lang. Dept. Chairperson 

Grantonic 

Tom 

MS Cross Country Head Coach 

Grisdale 

Kim 

Cross Country Coach-Girls 

Grisdale 

Kim 

9th Grade Girls Basketball 

Grisdale 

Ken 

Physical Fitness Basketball 

Grisdale 

Ken 

Head Varsity Boys Basketball 

Hegarty 

Bill 

Assistant PMS Track Coach Girls 

Hoelzel 

Natalie 

JV Girls Soccer 

Holub 

Sue 

Art Club 

Hurdley 

Ann Marie 

HS English Dept. Chairperson 

Hurdley 

Ann Marie 

NHS 

Hvizdos 

Jeff 

Music - Band Director 

Hvizdos 

Jeff 

Music - Pep Band 

Jones 

Brian 

Asst. Varsity Boys Football 

Kaschak 

Tracy 

LPDC 

King 

Andrew 

Asst. Varsity Boys Football 

King 

Andrew 

Asst. Varsity Girls Track 

Leslie 

James 

Girls Tennis Coach (Fall) 

Leslie 

Jimmy 

Boys Tennis Coach 

Lunevich 

Melissa 

Student Council 

Mamula 

Andrew 

PMS Social Studies Chair 

Mamula 

Andrew 

Hd. 8th Grade Boys Football 

Mamula 

Andrew 

Assistant PMS Track Coach Boys 

Marconi 

Jill 

McKinley/PMS Stem Club (Split) 

Marconi 

Jill 

PMS Science Chair 

Martin 

Kristi 

Head 8th Gr. Volleyball 

Martin 

Christopher 

JV Girls Basketball Coach 

Massey 

Gabby 

Head Varsity Girls Track 

Masucci 

Mike 

LPDC Secretary 

McGee 

Maggie 

Leadership HS Advisor 

McMahon 

Alaina 

PMS Math Chair 

McMahon 

Alaina 

PMS Student Council 

Mitch 

Christie 

Spanish Club Advisor (Split) 

Monaco 

Joel 

Varsity Soccer Girls 

Murray 

Rich 

Head Varsity Baseball Coach 

Nicholson 

Shannon 

Music - Senior & Jr. Hi Vocal Music 

Oakes 

Paul 

Asst. Girls Volleyball 

Paine 

Debbie 

Pioneer 

Paine 

Debbie 

LPDC 




Penney 

Jeff 

Music - Elementary Instrumental Music 

Penney 

Jeffrey 

Music - Senior Hi Marching Band Assistant 

Penney 

Jeffrey 

Music - Middle School Band Director 

Purins 

David 

LPDC 

Queen 

Beth 

HS Science Dept. Chairperson 

Queen 

Beth 

HS Science/Applied Tech Club 

Queen 

Beth 

Robotics Advisor 

Ramsey 

Heather 

Spanish Club Advisor (Split) 

Riley 

Ruth 

Senior Class Advisor 

Riley 

Ruth 

LPDC 

Rinehart 

Julie 

Cheerleader - HS Cheerleader Coach 

Ross 

Sarah 

HS GRADEBOOK 

Rowan 

Mary Jo 

PANDA co-advisor (Split) 

Rowe 

Rowe 

AFS 

Rowe 

Ron 

PSHS Social Studies Dept. Chair 

Rudzik 

Becky 

Cross Country Coach-Boys 

Sainato 

Robert 

PSHS Math Dept. Chairperson 

Serich 

Jim 

Head Varsity Softball Coach 

Shaffer 

Haley 

PMS ENGLISH FESTIVAL 

Shaffer 

Haley 

PMS ELA Chair 

Skinner 

Luke 

Asst. Varsity Boys Football 

Skinner 

Luke 

8th grade Girls Basketball Head Coach 

Skinner 

Luke 

Head PMS Track Coach Boys/Girls 

Smith 

Theresa 

HS Literary Magazine Advisor 

Smith 

Theresa 

HS Newspaper Advisor 

Stefancin 

Jennifer 

Flagline Advisor 

Stefancin 

Jennifer 

Majorette 

Storkel 

William 

JV Boys Soccer 

Suchora 

Scott 

Academic Challenge Coach 

Suchora 

Scott 

HS ENGLISH FESTIVAL 

Vallinger 

Tyler 

Hd. 9th Grade Boys Football 

Voitus 

Danielle 

PMS Cheerleading Advisor 

Walsh 

Julie 

FCCLA 

Wellington 

Julianna 

Sophomore Class Advisor 

Wesolowsky 

Mark 

Head 7th Gr. Volleyball 

Wesolowsky 

Mark 

JV Boys Baseball Coach 

West 

Jodi 

Speech and Debate 

Williams 

Pat 

Computer Webmaster 

Williams 

Pat 

Applied Arts Dept. Chairperson 

Williams 

Pat 

McKinley/PMS GRADEBOOK 

Williams 

Ryan 

Physical Fitness Football 

Williams 

Ryan 

Head Varsity Football Coach 

Yost 

Pam 

Math 24 Advisor 




Yost 

Pam 

LPDC 

Zedaker 

Angela 

McKinley/PMS Stem Club (Split) 

Zitello 

Chip 

Ninth Grade Baseball Coach 



 

 

Approval of Substitute Non-Teaching Personnel for FY19 – Resolution #2018-138 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to approve the 
following non-teaching personnel to be placed on the approved list for the 2018-19 school year, 
substitute basis only, according to wage rate for the assignment designated; all required reports are 
on file. 

 Bus Driver Substitutes Cafeteria Substitutes 

 Richard Kosa Amy Leach 

 Robin Brothers Debra Hughes 

 Ron Dutko Dorothy Husak 

 Jeffrey Geltz Ruth Raseta 

 Sebastian Ben Bruno Lawn Crew Substitutes 

 Ryan Dunn Larry Griffis 

 Michael Burns Monitors Substitute 

 Paul Cubick Lori Castro 

 Custodial Substitutes Jeanette Medina 

 Eileen Zornjak Kim Brant 

 Josephina Figueroa Carol Zehner D’Alesio 

 Jaden Karr Jaden Karr 

 Macey Gessler Lori DeCore 

 Vincent LaRubbio Farra Simerlink 

 Secretarial Substitutes Robin Brothers 

 Lori Castro Sandra Albrecht 

 Jeanette Medina Nurse Substitutes 

 Kim Brant Theresa Rapp 

 Lori DeCore Carol Zehner D’Alesio 

 Farra Simerlink Megan Szalay 

 Debbie Kreatsoulas Marina Faunda 

 Sandra Albrecht 

 

Approval of Summer School (2018) Tutors – Resolution #2018-139 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the following Summer School Tutors, summer of 2018, for extended school year services as 
identified in the individual child’s IEP at the rate of $19.00 per hour. 

Delores Persing - Effective Monday, June 18, 2018. 

Julie Walsh - Effective Monday, June 18, 2018 

 

Approval of Certificated Personnel Transfer for FY19 – Resolution #2018-140 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with Mr. Riddle and Dr. Dinopoulos voting 
aye and Mrs. Zedaker abstaining to approve the transfer of the following certificated personnel for 
the 2018-19 school year: 

Angela Zedaker – Librarian to classroom teacher 


 

Approval of Groundskeeper – Resolution #2018-141 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
Howard Hallas for the groundskeeper position effective June 18, 2018 replacing Richard Johnson 
who retired as of January 1, 2018. 

 

Approval of FMLA – Resolution #2018-142 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
Karen Malone, FMLA as of June 20, 2018 according to OAPSE contract. 

 

Approval of Classified Retirements/Resignations – Resolution #2018-143 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to approve the 
following retirements/resignations of classified employees: 

William Rinehart – Resignation – Porter effective June 5, 2018 

Anthony Favarula – Retirement – Porter effective June 30, 2018 

 

Approval to Re-Employ Certificated Limited Contract Personnel for FY19 – Resolution 
#2018-144 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to re-
employ the current limited contracted personnel as presented for the 2018-19 school year. All 
certified personnel have been evaluated by district administration according to current collective 
bargaining agreement and OTES procedures. 

Kelly Antil 

Stephanie Beaudis 

Nichole Blaze 

Gina Chiaro 

Katie Cirelli 

Amy Close 

Lisa DiTommaso 

Dana Emery 

Christine Gotti 

Bruce Daley 

Ryan Dipietro 

Erica Donahue 

Terri Franko 

Emily Garwood 

Renee Gesacion 

William Hegarty 

Jeff Hvizdos 

 

Lindsay Ignazio 

Kirsten Jacobs 

Madison Kasten 

Julie Kelliher 

Allison Kovachik 

Holly Lefoer 

Melissa Lunevich 

Maggie McGee 

Andrew Mamula 

Anne Marian 

Chris Martin 

Kristi Martin 

Carmel Massarelli 

Penny Mayle 

Lauren Mechling 

Christie Mitch 

Lori Moncilovich 

 

Leslie Monteiro 

Deanna Mordocco 

Shannon Nicholson 

Alyssa Patrick 

Jeff Penney 

Mary Jo Rowan 

Luke Skinner 

Scott Suchora 

Melissa Styn 

Andrea Tekac 

Nanette Ungaro 

Stephanie Vagas 

Julie Walsh 

Mark Wesolowsky 

Ryan Williams 

Holly Wilson 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approval of Certified Personnel for 2018-2019 School Year – Resolution #2018-145 

 Mr. Riddle moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the following certified personnel for the 2018-2019 school year. 

 Lisa Havlin from Part-time 2 periods per day Spanish to full-time. 3 periods at 
Poland Seminary High School and 2 periods at Poland Middle School. 



 George Makroglou from Long-term Science Substitute to High School Science 
position 
 Cynthia Smotzer CCP Instructor from 2 periods to 1 period at Poland Seminary 
High School 


 

Approval of Settlement Agreement – Resolution #2018-146 

 Mr. Shovlin moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve the 
settlement agreement related to an individual student dated May 18, 2018. 

 

Approval of Policy Updates Second and Final Reading – Resolution #2018-147 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Riddle seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the second and final reading of the Board of Education policy updates. The policy updates were 
completed using the services of NEOLA and will be available online. 

Policy 7450 – Property Inventory (Revised) 

Policy 7455 - Accounting System for Fixed Assets (New) 

 

Renewal of Commercial Insurance Coverage for FY19 – Resolution #2018-148 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with Mr. Shovlin and Mrs. Zedaker 
voting aye and Mr. Riddle voting nay to renew the contract with Liberty Mutual Insurance for 
Commercial Insurance coverage effective July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2019, not to exceed 
$98,878, as recommended by Janet Muntean, Treasurer. 

 

Approval of MCESC Contract for FY19 – Resolution #2018-149 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Shovlin seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
the contract with the Mahoning County Educational Service Center in the amount of $525,166.29 
to provide special education and related services, alternative program services, and other services 
specified in the contract. Furthermore, authorizes the Treasurer to make any adjustments to the 
contract and related services for the 2018-2019 school year. 

 

Approval of FY19 Waiver Days – Resolution #2018-150 

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

four (4) Waiver Days during the 2018-2019 school year for staff Professional Development. The 
dates are Tuesday, September 4, 2018, Monday, October 15, 2018, Friday, January 18, 2019 and 
Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Once the Board approves the days, we will distribute this information 
to our parents and post the updated school calendar on the district website and building pages. 

 

Approval to Rescind the RIF Clause of Porters – Resolution #2018-151 

 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting aye to rescind 
the RIF Clause of Porters approved on May 21, 2018 Resolution # 2018-106. 

 

Authorizing of Dispensing Statutory Bidding Procedure – Resolution #2018-152 

 Mr. Lavorini moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members voting aye to approve 
a resolution for Authorizing Dispensing with Statutory Bidding Procedures Due to Conditions of 
Urgent Necessity. 

 


WHEREAS, the Poland Local School District Board of Education (hereafter the “Board”) 
is currently undergoing a realignment, redistricting and repurposing of the District; and 

 

WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the necessary realignment, redistricting and 
repurposing of the District, the Board discovered issues related to transportation involving 
adequate and safe pick-up and drop-off of students (“bus loop”) at the Middle School/McKinley 
building site; and 

 

WHEREAS, the bus loop at the Middle School/McKinley building site must be relocated 
and constructed, involving excavation and paving, for the start of the 2018-2019 school year; and 

 

WHEREAS, compliance with the procedures for the advertisement of bids prescribed by 
Section 3313.46 of the Ohio Revised Code would delay the completion of the relocation and 
installation of the bus loop at the Middle School/McKinley building site for an excessive period 
of time which will interfere with the adequate and safe transportation of District students for the 
2018-2019 school year if the work is not commenced immediately. 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Poland Local 
School District that: 

 

SECTION I 

 

Pursuant to Section 3313.46 of the Ohio Revised Code, it is found and determined that 
there is an urgent necessity and need for the hiring and retention of a company/individual to 
perform the relocation and construction of critical infrastructure – bus loop – on the Middle 
School/McKinley building site. 

 

SECTION II 

 

It is further found and determined that compliance with the bidding procedure contained in Section 
3313.46 of the Ohio Revised Code would delay and seriously impair the Board’s ability to proceed 
with the relocation and construction of the bus loop, which will interfere with the adequate and 
safe transportation of District students for the 2018-2019 school year. 

 

 

SECTION III 

 

The Board of Education hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the adoption 
of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board of Education; and that all 
deliberations of this Board of Education and its committees, if any, which resulted in formal action, 


were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, 
including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. 

 

SECTION IV 

 

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after its adoption and shall 
supersede any prior resolution or act of this Board of Education which may be inconsistent with 
or duplicative of the provisions of this resolution. 

 

Informational Items 

 Superintendent Janofa updated the Board regarding how the progress of buildings are 
coming this summer. Meetings have been held with all custodial staff and the goal is to 
have summer cleaning completed early this year so staff can get in. 


 

Reports/Presentations 

Foundation – Mrs. Zedaker and Mr. Janofa announced the Non-Certified Employee of the 
Year is Mrs. Candy Fonagy, Faculty Member of the Year is Mr. Pat Williams, and Alumnus 
of the Year is Dr. Larry Dinopoulos. A recognition banquet honoring these individuals 
will be on October 16, 2018 with the location to be announced. 

 

Legislation – Mr. Riddle reported on HB200, Voucher Bill which has currently been 
tabled. Also, HB342 which changes ballot language has recently passed. 

 

At 7:03 p.m., Mr. Riddle moved and Mr. Lavorini 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 #2018-153 

 At 8:20 p.m., Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Lavorini seconded with all members voting 
aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting. 

 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned. 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________ ___________________________________ 

Treasurer President 

 

 

 

6/25/2018