Strongsville Board Of Education Member Resigns

STRONGSVILLE, OH — George Grozan resigned his position with the Strongsville Board of Education on Thursday. Applicants for his vacated seat are now being sought by the school district.

Grozan resigned due to personal family commitments, a spokesperson for the Strongsville Schools said. During his six-year tenure on the board, Grozan sat on the Facilities Development committee and played a key part in the construction of the new middle school and the renovation of the high school.

“I’m proud of the fact that during my term, we made facilities a permanent Board Committee so that the ‘brick and mortar’ of our schools will always be a priority. During my time on the school board, we prioritized our kids’ education. We went from having a few outdated computers to becoming a one-to-one District where every student has access to a Chromebook. I’m proud of the way we prioritized extracurriculars, giving kids a chance to play all sports, but especially my personal love, soccer, on proper fields with turf,” said Grozan in a statement.

Applications for Grozan's position will be accepted until 4 p.m. on June 11. The board will invite specific candidates for interviews on June 12, then a special board meeting will be held to interview candidates on June 13.

The board will recommend and vote on a candidate to replace Grozan on June 25.

The newly appointed Board of Education member will serve through Dec. 31, 2021. The replacement board member will then need to seek reelection to remain on the board.

To become a board of education member, applicants must at least 18, live in Strongsville and be registered voters.

An online application can be downloaded from the district's website, paper copies of the application are available at the district's Administrative Offices, 18199 Cook Ave. Applicants must include a cover letter of intent, a resume and the completed application.

The application can be emailed to district Treasurer George Anagnostou or left in the mailbox outside the Administrative Offices. Emailed applications must have a signature.