Gary Platko News Today

LaMuth Middle School is set to receive a new gym floor and outdoor play area following a recent vote from the Riverside School Board. The board approved a $132,354 purchase order with Cincinnati Floor Company for the gym floor at its March 21 meeting. District Treasurer Gary Platko said that funding for the project will […]

The Riverside School Board recently voted to add new external security cameras and building access controls to the grade 8-12 Riverside Campus with support from a state grant. The board unanimously accepted the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation School Safety and Security Grant and approved purchase orders with Zenith Systems at its February meeting. District […]

Riverside School Board recently voted 3-2 to approve a process for developing a new facilities plan after board members debated what their next step should be in addressing the district’s facility needs. Board members Lori Krenisky, Belinda Grassi and Jennifer Harden voted in favor of adopting the document, while Denise Brewster and Scott Fishel voted […]

Mentor officials are considering an ordinance to continue conserving as park land four properties the city owns in Painesville, a move opposed by Painesville officials.

The Riverside School Board recently approved a purchase order for new staff communication devices after being selected as one of three Ohio schools or districts to receive a federal school security grant. The $249,095 purchase order with Vocera Communications will allow the district to replace analog radios with 400 new digital communication devices, said district […]

Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Riverside School Board in the Nov. 7 general election.

The Riverside School District recently announced that each of its buildings now has a full-time safety officer, following the school board's decision to create the roles last summer.

The Riverside School Board recently approved a $1,809,027 contract to construct secure entrances at its four oldest school buildings.

Moody's Investors Sevice granted Riverside Schools an Aa3 rating on June 29.

Riverside Schools voted to purchase a modular classroom, adding space to Buckeye Elementary as the district considers its facility needs.