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LISBON -- Mayors from local communities were able to visit the Columbiana County Educational Service Center and speak to teachers during the ESC's recent Teacher Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp, which was held last week, was a way for local teachers to see first-hand the available careers in Columbiana County.
Dennis Dunham, ESC Director of Teaching and Learning, told the ESC board during its regular meeting in July that the participation from local mayors this year has a been "a great addition."
According to meeting minutes posted online, Dunham said the mayors shared their communities' plans for attracting new business and supporting economic growth throughout the county.
Teacher Bootcamp participants were also given tours of local businesses.
Dunham also said during the meeting that the ESC is hosting a Franklin Covey training for school administrative teams on Aug. 7 at no cost.
Also during the meeting, the board approved the resignation of several teachers.
ESC Superintendent Marie Williams said the resignations were due to these staff members accepting positions with the local school districts.
Resignations accepted were for Erin Benner, a teacher at Salem Middle School, who was hired by East Liverpool schools; Amanda Fillman, a speech-language pathologist who was hired by Salem schools; Erin Willgohs, a St. Paul's title teacher who was hired by St. Paul's as a teacher; and Tessa Young, a preschool teacher in Salem who was hired by Beaver Local schools.
The ESC board also approved the hiring of several people for the new school year, filling a variety of roles.
Also approved was a new AI policy (which was the one recommended by the state); and a new cybersecurity policy.
Williams also announced during the meeting that the Opportunity Center will be the first program to begin the school year on Aug. 17.
The final group will at Knox will begin Sept. 9, she said.
The next ESC board meeting is set for Aug. 18.