COLUMBIANA — Two union contracts were approved for workers in the Columbiana School District this month, with teachers receiving raises the next three years and classified workers on track to receive increases as well.
Superintendent Don Mook said a final agreement was reached with the Columbiana Education Association (CEA) and a tentative agreement was reached with the Columbiana Local Association of School Support (CLASS) during the board of education meeting.
Specifically, the CEA was awarded 3 percent raises each year of the new three-year contract and the CLASS tentative agreement includes a rate adjustment as well as a 2 percent salary increase in year two and a 3 percent salary increase in year three of that three year contract.
As a result, an aide will earn $10.56 to $12.42, maintenance $12.56 to $15.59, bus driver $14.56 to $16.70, cook cashier $10.56 to $13.45, crossing guard $10.56 to $12.42, custodian $10.56 to
$14.48 and secretary $12.56 to $14.56.
Mook said the new rates meet the average wages across the districts in the classified category to start.
“Both unions worked tirelessly with the board of education’s team to establish a fair and equitable contract to serve the families and the community of Columbiana,” he said.
The board also awarded new contracts for building principals, in addition to several other personnel matters for the upcoming school year.
High school principal David Buzzard was awarded a contract effective Aug. 1, 2022 through July 31, 2024, while middle school principal Jason Martin and middle school/high school assistant principal Jeff Jackson received new contracts for Aug. 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025.
Other matters approved during the recent included:
— The district’s participation in an interagency agreement with the Ohio Department of Education related to direct certification of eligibility for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program for the 2022-23 school year.
— Compensation rates for substitute employees for the 2022-23 school year at $100 per day for certified teachers. All substitute classified employees will be paid at the entry rate of their classification.
— A resolution continuing support of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.
— The drug testing program with On Demand.
— Courtni Johnson as teacher.
— Austin Saverko as teacher.
— Lindsay Soltis as intervention specialist.
— James LaRiccia as intervention specialist.
— Tara Alexander, Pauline Bellos and Bridget Henderson as individual aides.
— Extended time supplemental contracts for Advanced Placement teachers Trisha Nord and Jennifer Sant.
— Maria Chamis, Kristen Huber and Andrea Jarrett as tutors.
— Lisa Bandy, Spencer Biser, Heidi Cope, Paul Earl, Mark Schwartz, Audrey Smith, Evan Bobin, Matthew Carmin, Joseph Gatelaro, Hunter Moffett and Sarah Smith as summer custodial maintenance.
— The resignations of Tanner Cochran, custodian, and Stephanie Hammond, aide.
— A one-year limited contract for Juanita Taylor.
— Two-year limited contracts for classified employees Lisa Bandy, Evan Bobin, Rebecca Buchheit, Mandy Day, Paul Earl, Joseph Gatelaro, Hannah McCoy, Tanya Moffett, Amanda Pursley, Denette (Lynn) Schroeder and Bridget Wolsonovich.
— Supplemental contracts for Charles Miller, instrumental music director grades 5-12; Ryan Holmes and Austin Saverko, high school football assistant coaches; and Caleb Sims and Ron Stallsmith, middle school football coaches.
— Supplemental contracts for Jordan Graham, head swimming coach; Bob Sprite, head varsity football coach; Jennifer Martin, head volleyball coach; Crystal Siembida-Boggs, head cross country coach; Robert Hall, head boys golf coach; Jason Janis, head girls soccer coach; Chad Moreschi, head girls golf coach; and Chad Vollnogle, head boys soccer coach.
— The nurse-medical professional salary schedule
— Leslie Costal, one year limited contract as professional R.N.
— Anita Webber, one year limited contract as medical professional.
— Deborah Webb, one year limited contract as medical professional.
— The re-appointment of Richard Barto, library trustee, for a seven-year term, effective July 1, 2022 through June 20, 2029.
— A resolution approving an agreement with APL Properties, LLC, and related tax incentive financing exemption between the city of Colombiana and APL Properties, LLC, at 100 percent for 25 years.
The next meeting was set for July 12.
