Boardman Local School Board member Jeff Barone ended his 8 years of service to Boardman Schools, students, their families, and staff at the board’s final meeting of 2023 on December 19. Board President John Landers noted “I’ve always been impressed with his intelligence, his work ethic and his dedication to the community. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jeff on the school board for eight years, and I think he’s a staunch protector of the community and our taxpayers.” Barone was first elected to the school board in 2015.. He is a 1983 Boardman graduate and his children are also BHS graduates. “From the day I first earned the ‘B’ on my letterman’s jacket in Glenwood Middle School, I’ve been proud to be a Spartan! I’m still proud. It is because everybody works so hard here, and we respect each other, that’s why we have what we have here,” Barone said. Candace Rivera was elected to join the board last November’s general elections and will be sworn-in at its organizational meeting on January 10, 2024.