Board approves retirements, rehiring under ORC 3307.353 and new administrative contracts

The Solon City Board of Education approved multiple personnel items on June 30, including retirements, the rehiring of a retired employee under Ohio law and new administrative contracts for the coming school year.

The board approved retirements listed in the agenda and then approved a rehire of a retired employee, Aubrey Woods, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3307.353. The superintendent said this action completed the three‑meeting process required to rehire a retired employee for one final year.

The board also approved new supervisory contracts. The superintendent announced that Rocco Sharaba will be principal at Solon Middle School; he has been with the district for 11 years and previously served as an assistant principal. Joseph Ames will move into an administrative role as an assistant principal at Orchard Middle School; Ames was described as a district product and a curriculum leader for middle grades math.

Why it matters: rehiring under ORC 3307.353 and approving administrative contracts are personnel actions that affect school leadership and comply with state law governing rehired retirees.

Discussion, directions and decisions

Discussion: The superintendent summarized the rehiring process and described the qualifications and backgrounds of the new administrators. Board members asked routine questions and voted in favor.

Direction: None beyond standard onboarding and contract processing.

Decision: Board approved retirements, the rehiring under ORC 3307.353 and the new supervisory contracts by roll call vote.

Ending: The superintendent welcomed the incoming administrators and noted they will begin duties in the upcoming school year.