FOSTORIA?- Guidance counselors for Fostoria City Schools Jocelyn Thomas and Beth Zambori-Sanford were granted tenure at Monday night's school board meeting after previously being non-renewed.
A review of records indicated their eligibility had been met. However, the board did not have that information when the non-renewal took place.
Tenure also was given to Trent Pessel, physical education; Aaron Weidner, athletic director; Lisa Place, preschool teacher; and Esther Garcia-Tio, Spanish teacher.
Due to dropping enrollment, five teacher aides were laid off. The district employs about 35 aides.
In other news, the board awarded a contract worth $32,000 to Midwest Environmental Control of Toledo for the removal of asbestos from Field Elementary School. Following removal, the district is to put a demolition contract out for bid.
It was noted the district is to utilize Ohio School Plan of Columbus for its property, fleet and liability insurance.
Fact Box
By Dan McElhatten
Correspondent
Tuesday's work session canceled, more meetings to occur this week
FOSTORIA?- Work sessions are to occur at 5:30 p.m. at the Holmes Administration Building, 500 Parkway Drive, Fostoria every day until Friday, the board of education previously announced.
No action occurred at Tuesday evening's meeting due to a cancellation, which was posted on door prior to the meeting.
Those interested in attending other meetings this week may call school superintendent Steven J. Pritts at (419) 435-4153 prior to meetings to ensure they are to take place.
The board is to meet next at 6 p.m. July 18 at the Holmes Administration Building, 500 Parkway Drive, Fostoria.
