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WHAT: Board of Education meeting Thursday
PRESENT: Diane Alejars, Joseph Datchuk, Joseph Casor, Sue Ellen Davis and Vincent Ragozine
The board:
• Heard from Superintendent Bryan O'Hara that students will not have school April 8 because of the solar eclipse, but staff will report for half day for professional development. O'Hara said eclipse glasses will be provided to students and staff, as well as curriculum activities on the eclipse students can do with families.
• Approved participating with the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of a 78-passenger school bus chassis and body.
• Discussed open enrollment in the district, noting there are number limits per grade level for students. Officials said some grade levels may be closed because of high enrollment.
• Approved an agreement with United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley for the Success by 6 program for the summer.
• Approved Eric Simione as head boys soccer coach on a two-year contract.