Board of Education
Board of Education
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| Cindy Strausbaugh | Mary Ann Hale |
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| Amy Isaac | Charlotte McManus | Roger Hauck |
UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:
Special Board Meeting: The Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00PM for the purpose of setting a hearing regarding the placement of Rene Sherwood on unpaid medical leave under Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.13. The meeting will take place at the District Office located at 307 West High Street in McArthur.
Regular Board Meeting, April 20, 2026 6:30PM. The meeting will take place at Central Elementary, located at
507 Jefferson Avenue.
**Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity.**
Board of Education Profiles
Board Members
Cindy Strausbaugh, President
Email: [email protected]
*Ms. Strausbaugh began her service to the Board of Education on April 5, 2001 filling a vacancy left by previous Board Member Maxine Wells. Ms. Strausbaugh completed the remainder of the term until December 31, 2001. She was re-elected and served her first full term between January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2005. On December 12, 2016, Ms. Strausbaugh returned to the Board of Education filling another vacancy left by previous Board Member Terri Price. Winning re-election in 2017, she is now serving another term of service to the Board of Education which expires December 31, 2024. Ms. Strausbaugh currently serves as Vice-President of the Board.
*Ms. Strausbaugh began her service to the Board of Education on April 5, 2001 filling a vacancy left by previous Board Member Maxine Wells. Ms. Strausbaugh completed the remainder of the term until December 31, 2001. She was re-elected and served her first full term between January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2005. On December 12, 2016, Ms. Strausbaugh returned to the Board of Education filling another vacancy left by previous Board Member Terri Price. Winning re-election in 2017, she is now serving another term of service to the Board of Education which expires December 31, 2024. Ms. Strausbaugh currently serves as Vice-President of the Board.
EDUCATION:
Vinton County High School, Graduate (1974)
McArthur, Ohio
~ Salutatorian
Vinton County High School, Graduate (1974)
McArthur, Ohio
~ Salutatorian
Ohio University, Graduate (1992)
Athens, Ohio
~ Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting
~ Summa Cum Laude
Athens, Ohio
~ Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting
~ Summa Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT:
Athens County Foundation, Finance Manager
2008 to Present
Athens County Foundation, Finance Manager
2008 to Present
Ohio University, Retired
1997 to 2007 - Associate Controller, The Ohio University Foundation
1992 to 1997 - Accountant, Office of Vice President for Treasury
1977 to 1992 - Administrative Assistant, Office of the Vice President for Development
Village of Wilkesville, Clerk
1996 to 2005
1996 to 2005
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Vinton County Schools Education Foundation, Chair (1996 to Present)
Cub Scouts Pack 91, Treasurer (2014 to Present)
SEPTA Correctional, Board Member (2015 to Present)
Wilton Civic Association, Member (1998 to Present)
Ohio Society of CPAs, Member (1994 to Present)
Beta Gamma Sigma, Member (1992 to Present)
Vinton County Schools Building Levy Campaign, Co-Chair (1997)
Vinton County Schools Operational Levy Campaign, Chair (1994)
Vinton County Schools Education Foundation, Chair (1996 to Present)
Cub Scouts Pack 91, Treasurer (2014 to Present)
SEPTA Correctional, Board Member (2015 to Present)
Wilton Civic Association, Member (1998 to Present)
Ohio Society of CPAs, Member (1994 to Present)
Beta Gamma Sigma, Member (1992 to Present)
Vinton County Schools Building Levy Campaign, Co-Chair (1997)
Vinton County Schools Operational Levy Campaign, Chair (1994)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant
Mary Ann Hale, Vice-President
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Hale began her service to the Board of Education on January 1, 2020. She is is currently serving her 1st term, which expires December 31, 2023. Mrs. Hale currently serves as the Board's Legislative Liaison.
EDUCATION:
Jackson High School, Graduate
Jackson, Ohio
Ohio University Bachelors– Elementary Education
Ohio University Masters – Curriculum & Instruction &
Educational Administration
Principal License
Superintendent License
Graduated: Summa Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT:
Vinton County Local School District
Teacher
Principal
Supervising Principal
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Interim Treasurer (2)
Interim Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Ohio School Boards Association
V.C. Retired Teachers Association
Child Abuse & Neglect Committee (CAN)
PAST AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Phi Delta Kappa
LPDC (Local Professional Development Committee) Authorizing licensure renewal for certified employees
IPDP (Individual Professional Development Plans) Approving licensure plans for certified employees
Calendar Committee – Working with VLTA and OAPSE in the development of yearly calendars
Health Services Committee – Co-chair
OAPSE Labor/Management Committee
VLTA Labor/Management Committee
RttT Transformation Team
ECE (Early Childhood Education) Preschool Director
Coordinator:
EMAD – Verifying student residency information with ODJFS and Ohio Department of Education
District School Safety Coordinator
State of the District Annual Progress Report
District Board Policy Recommendations to Superintendent
Curriculum/Instruction
Professional Development
Standards
Model Curriculum
Pacing Charts
Textbook/Workbook Purchases
Report Card Information (Indicators, Performance Index, AYP)
Track Student Performance on OAA/OGT
Member:
District Negotiations Committee
School Safety Committee
Transportation Committee
Insurance Committee
Finance Committee
Vinton County Drug Task Force
Point of Contact:
RttT (Race to the Top)
OIP (Ohio Improvement Process)
District/Building Decision Framework
ODE Data Tools Portal Team
ACE Digital Academy (Virtual Learning) for K-12
Credentialed:
OTES (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System)
OPES (Ohio Principal Evaluation System)
Collaborative Efforts:
Food Service Supervisor
Title 1 Coordinator
Transportation Supervisor
21st Century Coordinator (Project Boost)
Treasurer’s Office
Superintendent – Staff Analysis – Board Policies – Other Issues as Directed
Administrative Staff
Talented & Gifted Coordinator
Special Needs (IDEA) Supervisor
School Nurse
Preschool/Kindergarten Registration
Student/Parent Handbook
Preschool Handbook
Grants:
Title II-A (High Quality Teachers, Principals and Paraprofessionals)
Title VI-B (Rural and Low Income)
Alternate Challenge Grant (Short-and Long-Term ISS at VCHS)
Early Childhood Education Preschool Grant
Community Collaboration w/Rio Grande & Gallia-Vinton ESC
Paraprofessional Associate Degree Program
Fine Arts Master’s Degree Program
Reading Endorsement K-12
Gallia-Vinton ESC Curriculum Network
Rio Grande McArthur Center Adult Program
Roger Hauck, Board Member
Email: [email protected]
Roger Hauck began his service to the Board of Education on January 1, 2024. His term current will expire on December 31, 2027.
Job Experience:
1970 – 1971 Study Hall Monitor at Eastern Brown High School
1973 – 1979 Cryestco Inc. Wilmington Ohio
1970 – 1971 Study Hall Monitor at Eastern Brown High School
1973 – 1979 Cryestco Inc. Wilmington Ohio
Various positions last one Department Head – Polishing Department
1979 – 2018 Pastor various churches in Ohio
1983 – 1985 Substitute Teacher – Clearcreek Local Schools, Springboro, Ohio
1990 – 1992 Substitute Teacher – Wapakoneta, Ohio
1992 – 1999 Substitute Teacher – Vinton County Local Schools
1993 – 2000 JVCA – JTPA Case Manager and Summer Youth Career Awareness Coach
2019 – 2023 Substitute Teacher – Vinton County Local Schools
Community:
1993 7th grade Football Coach
1994 8th grade Girls Basketball Coach
1994, 1995 JV Baseball Coach
1994 - 1999 Volunteer Assistant on the High School Football staff
1983 – 1985 Substitute Teacher – Clearcreek Local Schools, Springboro, Ohio
1990 – 1992 Substitute Teacher – Wapakoneta, Ohio
1992 – 1999 Substitute Teacher – Vinton County Local Schools
1993 – 2000 JVCA – JTPA Case Manager and Summer Youth Career Awareness Coach
2019 – 2023 Substitute Teacher – Vinton County Local Schools
Community:
1993 7th grade Football Coach
1994 8th grade Girls Basketball Coach
1994, 1995 JV Baseball Coach
1994 - 1999 Volunteer Assistant on the High School Football staff
Amy Isaac, Board Member
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Isaac began her service to the Board of Education on January 1, 2026. Her term will expire on December 31, 2029.
EDUCATION:
Vinton County High School, Graduate (1993)
McArthur, Ohio
Hocking College Graduate (2006)
Nelsonville, Ohio
-Associate Degree in Human Services
University of Rio Grande
Graduate (2008)
Rio Grande, Ohio
-Bachelor Degree in Public Administration
University of Phoenix
Graduate (2009)
-Masters Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice
EMPLOYMENT:
-Vinton County (Courts)
Program Director for the Vinton County Treatment Courts
2018-Present
-South Central Ohio Job and Family Services
Social Service Worker (children services/adult protective services)
2011-2018
-Health Recovery Services
Mental Health Treatment Court Program Director/Mental Health Case Manager
2009-2011
-TASC of Southeast Ohio
Family Case Manager for the Juvenile Drug Court (Hocking County)
2008-2009
-Vinton County Local Schools
Attendance Officer
2007-2008
-Hocking, Athens, Perry Head Start
Family Support Worker
2006-2007
Jackson-Vinton Head Start
Family Support Worker
1999-2004
Michelina Food (Now Bellisio Foods)
Production Worker/Machine Operator
1993-1996
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:
-Vinton County Community Corrections Board (Member)
2018-Present