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LISBON -- Thirteen administrators have completed threat assessment training through the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC).
ESC Director of Teaching and Learning Dennis Dunham told the ESC Board of Education in October that the 13 administrators completed CSTAG training, which stands for Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines.
According to minutes of the October board meeting, Dunham said teachers and support staff went through half day training earlier in the day prior to the board meeting, and a full day of training on Sept. 30.
"The training is centered around classifying threats and responding appropriately to the threats for all involved in respective districts," he said.
According to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, the training is made available by the Ohio Educational Service Center at no cost to schools through September 2028 and was created to meet Ohio law training requirements.
CSTAG is an evidenced-based model approved by Ohio School Safety Center.
More information can be found online at education.ohio.gov.
Dunham said CSTAG consultants continue to be in districts and will provide support throughout the school year.
"They all have made a nice impact in their assigned districts," he said.
Dunham also said that Junior Class Business Advisory Council Students Representatives were selected and attended the CAVE training at the SOD Center in Salem.
"We are in the process of getting our representatives involved in Mentorship/Internship roles in the county," he said, according to the meeting minutes.
He went on to report that each district in the county also selected Project Inspire liaisons to work with Coordinator Jeremy Russell and Advanced Methods Innovation.
"The intent of the liaison is to communicate the many STEM related curriculum opportunities and projects available to all Project Inspire member schools. Many great NASA related projects with ready to use kits will be shared to districts," he said.
In other matters, the board approved:
The contract with the Mahoning Valley Community School for Fiscal Services.
The fiscal year 2027 Snow Plowing Contract with Rhodes Excavating Company.
The purchase of a used bus with handicap equipment from the Carey Exempted Village School District for $5,500.
The contract with Dr. Eric Mathews to provide external evaluation services for Leetonia and East Liverpool 21st Century Grants for the 2026-27 school year.
Lauren Armes as a candidate for preclinical field experience beginning on Nov. 2, 2026 – Nov. 6, 2026, to be assigned with Deanna Nocera.
Anna Shivers as a candidate for preclinical field experience beginning on Jan. 4, 2027 – March 3, 2027, to be assigned with Mandy McCowin.
The Funding Agreement between the CCESC and the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
The CASH Coalition Funding Agreement between the CCESC and the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Matt Rothbauer for 35 hours for summer school administration for the 2025-26 school year at $30 per hour as approved in the MVCS minutes.
Charles Oliver for a stipend of $3,600 for the 2026-27 school year as the Coordinator of Student Activities as approved in the MVCS minutes.