WHAT: Board of education April 22 meeting

PRESENT: Gerald Dubos, Joseph Sturm, Brian Wharry and Stephanie Yon

ABSENT: Jennifer Johnson

The board:

• Approved financial reports, list of bills and expenses paid, and payroll for March.

• Passed a resolution declaring the necessity exists of a contract with TEMA Roofing, outside of statutory competitive bidding procedures, for the repair and replacement of the shingles.

• Approved the transfer of Ashley Hamilton from grades 7-12 social studies teacher to grades 5-6 social studies teacher.

• Rescinded the 2026-27 varsity football supplemental contract previously approved at the Jan. 14 meeting for Drew McLaughlin.

• Approved an agreement with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for a prekindergarten summer program in which United Way will reimburse the district $4,500 to support the operating of the program.

• Approved the Class of 2026 graduates as submitted.

• Approved the adoption of new social studies online textbooks and supplemental resources for grades 5 and 6.

• Approved an agreement for Mary Ann Davis to serve as a literacy coach/consultant for up to 60 days during the 2026-27 school year. She will continue to be paid with Title IIA funds.

• Approved a service agreement with the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.

• Approved a five-year contract for Tracie Parry as the K-12 principal starting with the 2026-27 school year.

• Approved the following limited contracts for the 2026-27 school year: Elizabeth Williams, grades 5 and 6 math teacher, $42,716; Delaney Finsley grades 5 and 6 English/language arts teacher, $42,716; Samuel Faber, school counselor, $46,133; Thomas Caputo, grades 7-12 social studies teacher, $42,716; Angela Higgins, Success by 6 teacher, $25 per hour for summer session; Laura Macejko, Success by Six aide, $16.50 per hour for summer session; and Michael Mistovich, grounds maintenance on an as-needed basis, $15.83 per hour.

• Approved the following athletic appointments: Elaine Clark, grade 8 volleyball; Robert Ballone Sr., athletic director; William Stanton, assistant athletic director; Mathew Lucido, assistant football coach; Eric Grow, head high school indoor track coach; Carrine Esenwein, head bowling coach; and Drew McLaughlin, varsity football coach.

• Hired Sharon Wilson and Susan Shuluga as substitute nurses at $18.31 per hour:

• Approved the following limited contracts for the following teachers and/or school counselors: Megan Anderson, $54,608; McKenzie Augustine $56,590; Stephen Bada, $50,644; Alyson Bain, $59,281; Robbin Carlos, $78,407; Melody Castner, $48,662; Renay Choma, $73,898; Tyler Cintron, $52,626; Gina DeLuca, $56,590; Lisa Doll, $77,125; Aleen Donnachie, $46,680; Carrine Esenwein, $58,572; Nicole Firmstone, $70,481; Alyssa Granitto (counselor), $59,281; Eric Grow, $56,590; Jared Hale, $60,293; Ashley Hamilton, $55,889; Angela Killingsworth, $83,731; Nicholas Matos, $46,680; Leslie Mercure, $74,120; Ashley Policy $44,698; Jeannine Reamer, $72,416; Amanda Signor, $60,554; William Stanton, $57,090; Alyssa Streb, $69,059; Jared Van Kirk, $86,737; and Richard Wilkins, $61,472.

• Approved two-year contracts for the following classified staff members: Nicholas Ballone, educational aide; Cynthia Clemens, bus driver; and Vicki Conley, bus driver.

• Hired the following staff on an “as needed” basis: Robert Baron, custodial aide; Susan Barone, cafeteria aide; Nathan Christy, substitute bus driver; Tina Conti-Meyers, substitute bus driver; Ryan Dunn, substitute bus driver; Timothy Esarco, custodial aide; Jeff Hammond, substitute van driver; Kylie Kaliney, cafeteria aide; Cheryl Kawecki, substitute bus driver; Toni Lanterman, custodial and cafeteria aide; Tiffany Lesnansky, cafeteria aide; Chad Likens, custodial aide, cafeteria aide, grounds maintenance; Laura Macejko, educational aide; James McCormick, cafeteria and custodial aide; Shawn McCormick, cafeteria aide; Michael Mistovich, grounds maintenance; Veronica Mistovich, cafeteria aide; Colleen Murphy-Penk, substitute bus driver; Amy Pinkle, cafeteria aide; Susan Ragan, cafeteria aide; Rafael Soto, custodial aide; Mildred Sturm, cafeteria aide; Andrew Swanson, custodial aide; Corine Tovarnak, cafeteria aide; and Joyce Wilson, van aide and cafeteria aide.

• Approved the following clubs and activity supplemental appointments:

• Gina DeLuca, Academic Challenge adviser; Renay Choma, morning duty; Stephanie Havrilla, grade 9 class adviser; Matt Olson, grade 10 class adviser; Sara Sandora, danceline adviser; Vincent Siciliano, drama club adviser; Gina DeLuca, English Festival adviser; Leslie Mercure, English Festival adviser; Amanda Signor, FTA adviser; Robert Antonucci. music director; Mellissa Husosky, assistant music director; Nicole Firmstone, LPDC; Stephanie Havrilla, LPDC; Debbi (Sanders) Heffinger, LPDC; Amanda Signor, lead mentor; Stephanie Havrilla, mentor year 1 or 2; Jamie Walski, mentor year 1 or 2; Jared Van Kirk, art club adviser; Jeannine Reamer, NHS adviser; Megan Anderson, PM duty; Jeannine Reamer, SADD Adviser, Jamie Walski, Spanish Club adviser; Angela Higgins. student council adviser; Alyssa Streb, ticket manager; Nicole Firmstone, ticket manager; Leslie Mercure, yearbook adviser; Gina DeLuca, yearbook adviser; and Robbin Carlos, wellness program.

• Susan Wojnar