Board of Education

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center School Board is a policy-making body and is legally responsible for the educational functions of the school district. The School Board formulates operating policies concerning the employment of all personnel, educational programs, district finance, building programs, instructional materials, and public relations.
 
Our board is comprised of delegates from each of our eight associate school districts plus a rotating member from one district, eliminating the possibility of a tie vote. The School Board desires to be responsive to the needs and concerns of community members. Questions or concerns from the community should be directed to the Superintendent or School Board President. You can reach the Board of Education president, Gary Suchocki, by sending an email to Email Mr. Suchocki; or the superintendent, Dave Mangas, at Email Mr. Mangas.
 
The School Board meets once a month, typically on the last Thursday of the month, at 6:30 PM. Parents and residents are cordially invited to attend school board meetings. Click here for meeting dates.
 
Members serving for 2023​

Board President, Gary Suchocki, Cuyahoga Heights; Board Vice President, Ashley Thomas, Garfield Heights; James Gilbride, Brecksville-Broadview Heights; Russell Fortlage, Independence; James Virost, Nordonia Hills; Jacquelyn Arendt, North Royalton; Michael Wiant, Revere; Jennifer Burke, Revere: Robert Felber, Twinsburg.

 
Portrait of James Gilbride
Name:James Gilbride
Email: Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member: Regular
District: Brecksville-Broadview Heights
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
 
Gary Suchocki
Name:Gary Suchocki, Board President
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Cuyahoga Heights
Term Expires:December 31, 2025
Portrait of Ashley Thomas
Name:Ashley Thomas, Board Vice President
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Garfield Heights
Term Expires:December 31, 2025
Portrait of Russell Fortlage
Name:Russell Fortlage
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Independence
Term Expires:December 31, 2023
Portrait of James E. Virost
Name:James E. Virost
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Nordonia Hills
Term Expires:December 31, 2025
Name:Jacquelyn A. Arendt
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:North Royalton
Term Expires:December 31, 2023
Name:Michael Wiant
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Revere
Term Expires:December 31, 2023
robert-felber
Name:Robert Felber
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Regular
District:Twinsburg
Term Expires:December 31, 2023
Name:Jennifer Burke
Email:Email Me
Regular or Rotating Member:Rotating
District:Revere
Term Expires:December 31, 2023
rick-berdine
Name:Rick Berdine, Treasurer
Email:Email Me
Phone:440-746-8203

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center prepares youth and adults to enter, compete, advance, and lead in an ever changing world of work, college, and careers.