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Board approves shared communications coordinator, members debate duties and funding
Summary
Northwest Local trustees approved hiring a communications coordinator shared with a neighboring district (15% salary paid by Northwest). Board members and a resident discussed whether the role is limited to social media, who the coordinator reports to, and expectations for website and schedule updates.
The Northwest Local board on Sept. 23 approved hiring a communications coordinator through the Stark County Educational Service Center on a shared basis, with the district covering 15% of the position’s salary, board members said.
The hire was included in a personnel slate the board approved. An administrator described the role as overseeing district publications, updating the district website, producing staff and community newsletters, helping with press releases and managing the district’s Facebook presence. “The idea would be that she’s putting information into [the web page]… that’s kind of the expectation,” the administrator said.
The discussion followed a public question from a resident who asked whether the funding for the position would come from district taxpayers or an outside source, whether the job is limited to social media, and to whom the person would report. “Is it like a social media position or is this position… more than that? Who does this person report to?” the resident asked.
Board members and administrators replied that the district will share the hire with Lewisville via the ESC and that Northwest will pay a 15% share of the salary. The administrator said the coordinator will ultimately report to district leadership and that board approval is required to finalize the hire. “She’ll answer ultimately to us,” the administrator said.
Members emphasized the expected benefits, including more timely website updates and clearer athletic schedules for families. A board member noted difficulty finding schedules on the current website and said a dedicated communications role should help. The board approved the personnel recommendations during its consent actions.
The board did not provide a full job description during the meeting; administrators said they would oversee the position and that typical duties would include web and social-media posting, newsletters and supporting press releases. The district did not specify the hire’s start date at the meeting.
The board will meet next on Oct. 20 to continue regular business.
