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Bill Lollini receives educational award

STEUBENVILLE — A longtime member of two local educational boards was recognized during the Ohio School Boards Association’s 61st-annual Capital Conference and trade show earlier this month.

Bill Lollini, a member of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center Governing Board and Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board, was recognized during the third general session of the OSBA Capital Conference held Nov. 16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Lollini received the veteran board member award, which is given to school board members in recognition of 25 and 50 years of service. He was one of 30 board members to earn the award for 2016 and joins JCESC Governing Board President Larry George and Vice President Kenneth Simeral, who previously earned that distinction.

Lollini, of Mount Pleasant, was recognized for 25 years of service. He has served on the JCESC Governing Board for 17 years and previously was a member of the Buckeye Local Board of Education. He is in his fifth year as a board member of the JCJVS.

During his tenure with the Buckeye Local school board, Lollini witnessed the construction of Buckeye Local High School and renovations to the current Buckeye West Elementary School in Adena and Buckeye South Elementary in Tiltonsville. He was also part of a board and administration that worked its way out of the state loan fund that put the district on stable financial footing. Lollini also noted many things the JCESC has accomplished, including the development of the Virtual Learning Academy, Ohio Cyber Academy and the Utica Shale Academy.

“There have been many accomplishments, but most important to the students of our area is the fact that we continually innovate, fine tune and improve the services we provide to local schools,” he said. “I would also add that the development of our Virtual Learning Academy and the continued growth of the Jefferson Health Plan give all of our board members a feeling of satisfaction.

“I sincerely appreciate being recognized for my service and it has been my pleasure to serve with many great board members, superintendents and staff,” Lollini concluded.

“When I became a board member, I started on a path that gave me the opportunity to meet and become friends with many extremely fine and dedicated individuals. This experience has allowed me to become a better person,” he said.

Todd Phillipson, superintendent of the JCJVS, credited Lollini for his commitment and said the recognition was well-deserved.

“He’s been a dedicated board member here and has shown a desire to serve and help education have a positive impact on student success,” Phillipson commented.

JCESC Superintendent Chuck Kokiko echoed those sentiments.

“The Jefferson County Educational Service Center has been fortunate to have consistent, dedicated leadership among its board members and Mr. Lollini is a great example, having just received his 25-year service award at the OSBA conference,” Kokiko noted.

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