MARION—The Marion City School Board met in executive session on Tuesday to vote unanimously to accept the resignation of Superintendent Ron Iarussi.
Dr. Iarussi came to Marion in 2018 from Mahoning County.
Teachers routinely expressed their fears for their own safety in their classrooms because of the inability to discipline students. As reported by Crawford County Now, teachers, bus drivers, and support staff have been hit, kicked, and spit on by students. The district has had to deal with staff and substitute teacher shortages.
According to School Board minutes, Iarussi and the board are working on a mutual separation agreement.
Iarussi’s resignation is effective July 31st.
The Marion City Schools will be searching to fill three administrative positions, including Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and HR Director.
Crawford County Now will continue to cover this developing story.