Austintown Board of Education searches for new member

There is a vacancy on the Austintown Board of Education due to the resignation of Louis Chine.

Board President, Kathy Mock said Chine, who is in his second term, resigned from the school board effective immediately. He regretfully resigned due to health concerns.

In a resignation letter to the district Chine stated that he will continue to support the district in anyway that he can. He also thanked Mrs. Mock and Superintendent, Vincent Colaluca for being supportive of his decision to step down.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Lou Chine. He has always put the students, families, and staff first for the greater good of the Austintown Local Schools. He will be greatly missed but I am certain Lou will continue to support the district,” said Mock.

The board must begin the process to replace Chine and name the replacement within 30 days. The newly appointed school board member will serve until Dec. 31, 2017.

The Austintown Local School district will be taking letters of interest for new board members. Those interested should turn in their letter and resume by 4 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Austintown Board Office on 700 S. Raccoon Road. For more information, contact the Board Office at 330-797-3900 ext. 1510.

According to the Ohio School Boards Association, people serving on school boards in Ohio must be at least 18-years-old, district residents and registered voters. If they wish to continue service on the school board, they will stand for election in the next general election.

Mock said the board will review all applications and decide on the replacement at its Oct. 27 regular board meeting.