Lowellville's new superintendent on the job today

LOWELLVILLE

After a week’s worth of candidate interviews, Lowellville School District has a new superintendent.

Eugene M. Thomas’ first day in the district was today. He was unanimously selected by the Lowellville Board of Education, and was extended a three-year contract offer with a starting salary of $100,000 at a special meeting Thursday.

Jim Alfano, school board president, said Thomas’ combination of experience and enthusiasm was attractive. His most recent position was with the Ohio Department of Education State Support Team for Region 5, located at the Mahoning County Educational Service Center.

Thomas also has worked as a superintendent for Mansfield City Schools and the Shenango Area School District. He has “up-to-date knowledge of the ... things that are going on in education right now,” as well, Alfano said.

Read more about this new administrator in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.