School system using coronavirus money to reward administrators. Author: Romney Smith Updated: 6:13 PM EDT May 24, 2021
MASSILLON, Ohio During the pandemic, a lot of school educators, faculty and staff had to pivot due to COVID-19. Now, the Massillon Education Association says they aren’t happy that some of those COVID Cares Act funds are going directly into the pockets of administrators.
The Massillon City School Board approved paying dozens of administrators an extra ten days pay as a bonus for their work during the pandemic. The education association is questioning why that money isn’t being spent directly on students. The $150,000 is slated to come from ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, funding.
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MASSILLON – When Whittier Elementary students return to school in the fall, they will be greeted by a new face.
Marcus Simpson was named the school s new principal Wednesday during the Board of Education s monthly meeting.
Simpson, a 1999 Washington High grad, replaces Matt Plybon, who will be moving to the middle school.
He once walked the halls of the elementary school as a student.
Since 2011, Simpson has served as assistant principal at Massillon Intermediate School.
He began his career in education at Massillon Middle School teaching seventh-grade math before moving into the administrative role. I am excited, blessed and honored to be able to serve as the principal of Whittier Elementary,” Simpson said. “I love the city of Massillon and I am excited to continue my career in this great school district.”
Dominic Falcon, Grant Abbe and Joseph Jasinski among 10 arrested in Summit County prostitution sting.
Credit: Summit Co. Sheriff s Office.
Cory Messner, John Lammlein and William Auld arrested in Summit Co. prostitution sting.
Credit: Summit Co. Sheriff s Office
Mark Pucci and Dave DeLong arrested in Summit Co. prostitution sting.
The following 10 men were arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution:
Grant Abbe, 51, Rootstown, Ohio
William Auld, 50, Canton, Ohio
David DeLong, 60, Massillon, Ohio
Dominic Falcon, 22, Uniontown, Ohio
Joseph Jasinski, 37, Garfield Heights, Ohio
John Lammlein, 51, Hartville, Ohio
Cory Messner, 41, Wadsworth, Ohio
Randy Moore, 41, Bethel, North Carolina
Mark Pucci, 62, Massillon, Ohio
Mohammad Shafaq, 41, Enola, Pennsylvania
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MASSILLON – After several failed attempts asking voters to support construction of new elementary schools and lengthy discussions with the state, Massillion City School officials say they are on track to build two new pre-k to third-grade elementary schools.
The district won t be turning to taxpayers to foot the bill. It s an exciting time to be a Tiger, Superintendent Paul Salvino said as he discussed plans to address the district s aging elementary schools. This may be one of the most exciting times our district has ever been part of.
The Board of Education on Wednesday approved a resolution asking the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to establish a basic project cost and local share in the classroom facilities assistance program, which helps districts finance improvements with state money.