Regular Meeting Poland Board of Education held April 11, 2022 
 
The Regular meeting of the Poland Board of Education was held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Dobbins Board Room, 3030 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 
 
President, Mr. Polis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 
 
Members present for roll call and answering their names were Ms. Colucci, Mrs. Elia, Dr. Dinopoulos, Mr. Polis, and Mr. Warren.  
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
 
PRESENTATIONS: 
Introduction of New Food Service Director - Tammi Pearch  
 - Ms. Pearch reported the after school snack program will start back up after spring break. 
 
Poland Middle School Kindness Club - Mr. Purins, Principal   
 - Mr. Purins introduced students from the Kindness Club.  Mrs. Butch and Mrs. Martin  explained what kindness club is and the kind of activities they perform. Currently150  members grades 4-6.  
  
Autism Awareness Month - Lauren DeJulio, Director of Special Services      
 - Mrs., DeJulio explained April is Autism Awareness Month – A video of an autistic  student was shared with the Board.  A parent of an autistic child also presented to the board. 
 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION    
 
Elinor Zedaker – 70 Poland Manor – Expressed appreciation for the Rich Center and because of Poland, The Rich Center is in existence. 
 
Approval of Consent Agenda – Resolution #2022-40 
 Moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Ms. Colucci to approve the following consent agenda items: 
 
 
Treasurer/CFO Requests of Consent:  Janet Muntean   
1. The Board approve the Minutes of Work Session Board Meeting of April 4, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting of March 21, 2022. 


 
2. The Board approve the Financial Report of March 2022 as submitted. 


 
3. The Board accept an anonymous donation of $100 to PSHS for the Exceptional Art Show. 


 
 
 
  
 
Superintendent’s Requests of Consent:  Craig Hockenberry  
1.  The Board approve the following non-teaching personnel be placed on the approved  non-contractual summer/seasonal substitute list for 2022, substitute basis only,  according to the wage rate for the assignment designated. 
 
 Brady Brungard - Summer Student Custodial Help 
 Marlie McConnell - Summer Student Custodial Help 
 Rachel Hritz - Summer Custodial Help 
 Brayden Pirone - Summer Student Custodial Help 
 Vada Caliguiri - Summer Custodial Help 
 Robert Cole - Summer Custodial Help 
 
2. The Board accept the following supplemental resignations effective for the 22-23 school  year.  
Richard Black - JV Basketball Coach  
Chris Martin - Girls JV Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach  
Ryan Williams - Middle School Football Coach  
 
3. The Board approve to adopt the option for paper/pencil for the ELA Portion and for math  test administration of third-grade state assessments for students at McKinley Elementary  for the 2022-2023 school year as recommended per Maria Hoffmaster, Assistant  Superintendent. 
 
4. The Board approve to adopt the option for paper/pencil for the Alternate Assessment for  students with significant Cognitive Disabilities for the 2022-2023 school year  recommended by Lauren DeJulio, Director of Student Services. 
 
5. The Board approve Emily Garwood and Stephanie Vagas as Home Instruction Tutors for  the 2021-2022 School Year per Lauren DeJulio, Director of Student Services.  Effective  March 29, 2022. 
 
END OF CONSENT AGENDA    
 Roll call, all members voted yes, consent agenda approved. Motion passed 5-0. 
 
 
SUPERINTENDENT’S REQUESTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Not included in Consent Agenda:  
 
Approval to Amend OAPSE Personnel for 2022-2023 – Resolution #2022-41 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to amend the following OAPSE classified personnel contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.  Motion passed 5-0. 
 
Diane Day - 6.5 hour monitor to 8.0 hours per day 
Sandra Albrecht - 6.5 hour monitor to 8.0 hours per day 
Margaret Harris - 2.75 hour Prep/Server/Cashier to 3.0 hours per day 
Approval of FY23 ESCEO Agreement – Resolution #2022-42 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the agreement with Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio for FY23.  Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of MVRCOG Services for FY23 – Resolution #2022-43 
 Mr. Warren moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the agreement with Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio to provide MVRCOG Services for FY23.   Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of Kidslink Agreement for FY23 – Resolution #2022-44 
 Ms. Colucci moved and Mrs. Elia seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the contract between Poland Local School District and Kidslink School, LLC for the purpose of meeting the educational needs and providing the necessary services of the Individual Educational Plans for the 2022-2023 school year.  Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of FY23 College Credit Plus Agreement with YSU – Resolution #2022-45 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the 2022-2023 College Credit Plus Master Agreement with Youngstown State University and Poland Schools for students entering grades 7-12 to enroll in college-level courses on a full or part time basis to simultaneously earn credit toward high school graduation and a college degree or certificate pursuant to ORC 3365.02.   Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of Transportation Agreement with Struthers Local – Resolution #2022-46 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the agreement with Struthers Local School District for Transportation services for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of NEOLA Select – Resolution #2022-47 
 Mr. Warren moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Select agreement with NEOLA for the maintenance of district policy, administrative guidelines and forms manual.  Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of GPD Group Services – Resolution #2022-48 
 Mrs. Elia moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the proposal with GPD Group for architectural services in connection with Master Planning and Pre-Bond for the District which will identify and envision the District’s educational, community and facility needs.  Motion passed 5-0.   
 
Approval of MOU with PEA for JV/Varsity Assistance Cheer – Resolution #2022-49 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the MOU between the Poland Board of Education and the Poland Education Association that effective for the 2022-2023 contract year, section 6.51 of the Supplemental schedule be modified to include a position of JV/Varsity Assistant Cheer Coach at the amount of five percent (5%) which shall be applied to the Bachelor’s minimum base salary.  Motion passed 5-0.  
 
Approval of Camp Fitch Trip – Resolution #2022-50 
 Ms. Colucci moved and Mrs. Elia seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the list of parent and student chaperones, pending all BCI and FBI background checks, for the Camp Fitch Outdoor Education Program for Middle School 5th grade on May 18, 19, and 20, 2022.   Transportation will be provided by Poland School buses.  Motion passed 5-0. 
 
Approval of Washington DC Trip – Resolution #2022-51 
 Ms. Colucci moved and Dr. Dinopoulos seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the Poland Seminary High Schools request for the Annual 8th grade field trip to Washington, DC on May 18, 19, and May 20, 2022.  School rules apply.  Costs paid by parents.  Motion passed 5-0.  
 
Approval of 2022-2023 Supplemental Contracts – Resolution #2022-52 
 Dr. Dinopoulos moved and Mr. Warren seconded with all members present voting aye to approve the following supplemental contracts to the following certified personnel for the 2022-2023 school year.  Motion passed 5-0. 
  
Ann Marie Hurdley - Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach 
Kim Grisdale - Head Girls Cross Country Coach 
Christopher Martin - JV Boys Basketball Coach 
Julie Rinehart - JV/Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach 
Ryan Williams - Assistant Varsity Football Coach 
 
 
Review of Poland Board of Education Policies – First Reading 
 The following Poland Board of Education Policies were reviewed as presented for first reading.  Second reading and approval at May 23, 2021 regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.  
 
● po#1616, #3216, #4216 - Staff Dress and Grooming  

● po # 2271 - College Credit Plus Program (R)  (18 yr old male selective service)  

● po # 2370.01 - Blended Learning (R)  (Allowable innovation -emergency)  

● po #5511 - Dress and Grooming (R)  (Student dress code)  

● po #5772 - Weapons (R)  (Expand definitions)  

● po #6110 - Grant Funds (R)  

● po #6114 - Cost Principals - Spending Federal Funds (R)  

● po #6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds (R)  

● po # 6423 - Use of Credit Cards (R)  

● po # 7217 - Weapons (R)  (Who can carry)  

● po #8500 - Food Service (R)  (Milk substitutes)  


 
 
 
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
 
 
REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS 
 Foundation Liaison – Mr. Polis reported the Foundation banquet will be May 19, 2022 at the Embassy. 
 Legislation Liaison – Ms. Colucci reported on the following: 
- HB583 – Temporary Short Term Substitute License 

- HB492 – Would require coaches to complete mental health training each time a pupil-activity permit is being applied for. 


Student Achievement Liaison – Dr. Dinopoulos – No report 
 
 
 At 7:01 p.m., Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present signaling aye to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal of a public employee or official.  
 
 
Reconvene and Adjourn – Resolution #2022-53 
 At 8:45 p.m., Mr. Warren moved and Ms. Colucci seconded with all members present voting aye to reconvene and adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed 5-0. 
 
Meeting adjourned.  
 
 
 
 
_______________________________ ___________________________________ 
Treasurer     President 
 
 
4/11/2022