Lake BOE approves classified employees contract Carolynn Mostyn Suburbanite correspondent LAKE TWP. – During its regular meeting on April 19, the Lake Local Board of Education went into executive session for Collective Bargaining Matters to prepare for, conduct or review a collective bargaining strategy. After returning, the board unanimously ratified the agreement as negotiated with the LLEA, effective for two years beginning July 1, 2021 through and including June 30, 2023, with the certified staff. The new contract includes a 1.5 percent base increase each year with employees continuing to pay 18 percent towards medical benefits. In other actions, trustees: • Held the monthly Hartville Lion’s Club, Uniontown Lion’s Club and the Lake Board of Education recognition program. The following students and staff were recognized: Sienna Decker and Brody Moye, 3rd grade; Eileen Dubel and Peyton Putnam, 5th grade; Lily Hatch and Luke McClure, 8th grade; Anna Alcorn and Lucas Ball, 12th grade. Also, recognized Kaitlyn Rushin, teacher of the month, Lillian Hall employee of the month and Dave Windham, volunteer of the month.