The Poland Local School District is joining more than 700 school districts throughout Ohio to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. 

Poland’s Board of Education Members were recognized on January 11, 2021.  Poland BOE’s members are Dr. Larry Dinopoulos, Mr. Gregg Riddle, Mr. Larry Warren, Mr. Troy Polis, and Miss Annie Colucci. 

“Our school board members are citizen-servants who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our district, all with minimal pay,” said Dr. Edwin Holland, Interim Superintendent, Poland Local Schools said. “Their focus is always on the future success of the children in our district. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.” 

Front Row (L to R):  Troy Polis, Board Vice President, Annie Colucci and Gregg Riddle, Board President

Back Row (L to R) Janet Muntean, CFO/Treasurer,  Larry Warren, Dr. Larry Dinopoulos and Dr. Edwin Holland, Interim Superintendent

Serving as a link between the community and classroom, school board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for public schools. School board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. They volunteer hundreds of hours and an immeasurable amount of energy to ensure that our schools are providing the best education possible for the children of our community. For all are their dedication, we are taking this opportunity to show them our appreciation during School Board Recognition Month.

During the January 11th BOE  Organizational Meeting, Mr. Gregg Riddle was named President of the Poland Board of Education. This is his second term as President of the Board of Education.   Mr. Troy Polis was nominated and named Vice President of the Poland Board of Education.