BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Ryan Gilbert
President
boe@triway.us
(330) 621-2790
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Ryan Gilbert was born in Wooster, raised on the east coast, returned to Wooster in 1992, and graduated from Triway in 1996. Ryan went on to graduate, with honors, from The University of Akron in 2001. He met his wife, London, in high school, who is also a 1996 graduate of Triway. The couple has 3 children, a daughter, Jaymes, and sons, Roman and Deacon.
Ryan is the Vice President Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the Apple Creek Banking Company. He is the President of the Triway Youth Football League, Treasurer of the Triway Recreation Baseball League, and has coached numerous youth and Jr. High sports for Triway.
Angie Giltner
Board Member
boe@triway.us
(330) 465-3281
Term expires: 12/31/2027
Angie [Gasser] Giltner, a proud 1989 THS graduate who cherished her time at Shreve Elementary, is an active volunteer for Triway athletics. She’s a member of the Business Advisory Council for THS’s Family and Consumer Sciences. Serving as the President of the Triway Titans Alumni Association, Angie’s deeply passionate about expanding the association and uniting fellow alumni, firmly believing that once a Titan, always a Titan!
As a Master Business Coach, Angie empowers women worldwide to achieve business success and develop into influential leaders. Her dedication to helping others and her entrepreneurial achievements recently earned her Brainz Magazine’s Top 500 Global Award.
Not stopping there, Angie also hosts the empowering podcast, The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business, and is the Co-Founder of FeMetis, The Ultimate Global Coaching Directory and Business Development Platform.
Her love and commitment to Triway are evident in her role as a member of Triway’s School Board, a position she holds with honor and enthusiasm, as she eagerly anticipates taking her service to even greater heights.
As an aside, Angie’s happily married to John Giltner and finds great joy in live country music, leisurely swimming in her pool, and exploring new destinations through travel. Her diverse interests and active lifestyle contribute to her dynamic approach to both business and life.
Anjanette James
Board Member
boe@triway.us
(330) 466-4947
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Anjanette James is currently serving in her first term as a board member. She is a 1990 graduate of Triway High School and is married to Scott James. Together they have 3 children, Maria, Sophia and Wilson, who also attend Triway. She is excited to serve and represent the children and parents of Triway Local Schools.
Donald Noble II
Board Member
boe@triway.us
(330) 466-1285
Term expires: 12/31/2025
Don Noble was raised in Millersburg and graduated from West Holmes High School. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After working in the banking industry for five years after graduation, in 1994 he became Manager of Human Resources for United Titanium in Wooster. Don continues in this role today and also earned his Professional in Human Resources certification in 1998.
He is married to Theresa and they have two children, Nicholas and Stephanie. They have lived in the Triway School District for the past fifteen years and have been actively involved with the Triway community.
Don has been actively involved in the Wooster/Wayne County community for many years. He currently serves on the boards of Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Rails-to-Trails of Wayne Co., Wayne County Children Services, Wayne Economic Development Council, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, Wayne County Schools Career Center, Wooster Community Hospital Foundation, District 16 Natural Resources Assistance Council, and the Ohio to Erie Trail. Don is also currently a member of the Wooster Rotary Club and the Wayne Area HR Association. He is actively involved with the Wooster Arts Jazz Fest and is a member of the 2001 Leadership Wooster class.
Don views his school board commitment as the most important role he has of all the “community service” avenues in which he participates. Not only maintaining the excellence of the Triway Schools, but continually improving our schools for the betterment of students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community is his top priority. He is always amazed by the support and encouragement from everyone in the Triway community. The “Triway Difference” is a special brand. Being fiscally responsible with the tax dollars of the Triway Local Schools while meeting the needs of the students, is also one Don's priorities. He takes great pride in being able to serve the people of Triway and recognizes it as a true privilege to be a member of the school board.
Travis Snyder
Board Member
boe@triway.us
(419) 651-7076
Term expires: 12/31/2027
Travis Snyder graduated from Triway High School in 1995. He continued his education at The College of Wooster and completed his degree in Mathematics in 1999. Travis began working with State Farm Insurance following college. He opened his own State Farm Insurance agency in Ashland, Ohio in 2001 and continues to manage his agency to this date.
While attending The College of Wooster, he met his wife Yael. After marrying in 2004, they added three children to their family: Tyler, Payton, and Trypton. All three children attend Triway Local Schools and keep their parents very active with all of their activities.
Travis began his school board tenure with Triway Local Schools in 2012. He is a proud member of the school board, and considers his responsibilities as a board member vital to the future of our childrens’ educations. Travis believes that the strength of the Triway district comes from the collaboration between the district’s parents, students, teachers and administrators.
Go Titans!
MEETING DATES AND MISSION
2024 Meeting Dates
Jan 8 Organizational Meeting - THS - Board Office, 7:15 AM
Jan 8 Regular Meeting - THS - Board Office, 7:30 AM
Feb 12 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Mar 11 Work Session - Superintendent's Office, 4:00 PM
Mar 11 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Mar 18 Special Meeting - THS - Room 103, 4:30 PM
Apr 11 Work Session - Superintendent's Office, 3:00 PM
Apr 15 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
May 13 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Jun 20 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 7:30 AM
Jul 15 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103 *Canceled, 7:30 AM
Aug 5 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 7:30 AM
Sep 16 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Oct 14 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Nov 18 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Dec 9 Regular Meeting - THS - Room 103, 6:00 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the Triway Board of Education is to insure the continued pursuit of Excellence in Educational Opportunities for all Triway students and to provide the facilities and staff necessary for each student to maximize his or her learning potential. Through adoption of the Triway Philosophy and implementation of goals as set forth in the Triway Local Board Policy, the mission can be accomplished.
MEETING DATES & TIMES
The Triway Board of Education meets at 6:00 P.M. in the library of the Triway High School. Regular monthly meetings are typically held the third Monday of the month. The district web site and the Daily Record will publish any changes in date or time of regularly scheduled meetings. Should there be a need for a special meeting of the Board, the date/time/location will be announced in the newspaper, as well as on the website.
SUNSHINE LAW
In compliance with state law and local policy, the Triway Board of Education meetings are open to the public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board, under Ohio Law, may hold executive sessions during its meetings to discuss: 1) personnel matters, 2) purchase of property for public purposes, 3) pending or imminent court action, 4) negotiations with employees, 5) matters required to be kept confidential by Federal Law, rules, or State Statutes, and 6) specialized details of security arrangements. Executive sessions are for discussion only. All Board action will be taken in public session.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
AGENDAS
Copies of the Board agenda are furnished the evening of the regular meeting at Triway High School. The meeting content may vary slightly from time to time, depending upon circumstances.
VISITORS
The Board of Education shall solicit the advice and counsel of citizens in planning and operating the schools. Meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public. Visitors who would like to address the Board are asked to fill out the "Request to Speak" form and give it to a Board Member before the meeting is called to order. The Board President will recognize the request during the visitor section of the agenda.
At its regular meeting, the Board considers matters pertaining to the entire school district. Questions concerning individual students or personnel should be discussed privately with those teachers or administrators closest to the situation.
CHARGES / COMPLAINTS / CHALLENGES
At a public meeting of the Board, no person should orally initiate charges against individual employees of the district, or challenge instructional materials used in the district. All such charges, complaints and challenges should be presented to the Superintendent in writing, signed by the complainant. All such charges if presented to the Board directly will be referred to the Superintendent for investigation and report. Challenges of instructional materials used in the district are to be pursued through normal administrative channels, i.e., teacher, building principal, superintendent, board.
USE OF AUDIO AND VIDEO DEVICES AT BOARD MEETINGS
Photographic and electronic audio/video devices may be used at regular and special Board meetings legally open to the public as long as the following guidelines are met: 1) devices may be used only when all parties involved have been informed, 2) operations of the devices are not disruptive to those present at the meeting, and 3) the Board has a right to halt any and all recording that interrupts or disturbs the meeting.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
The Triway Board of Education consists of five publicly elected members. It is their duty to establish policy, evaluate the educational program, and to determine whether worthwhile objectives are being accomplished.
The educational goal of the Triway Board of Education is to provide every child in the school system with the maximum educational experience which he or she can absorb, subject only to the limitations of each individual, and the financial support which the school district is willing to provide.
ROLE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
As the Chief Executive Officer of the Triway Public Schools, the Superintendent’s responsibility is to uphold the objectives of the Board of Education, maintain the highest standards of educational practice, administrative effectiveness and financial control in operating the schools, communicate with parents and the total community, and develop plans for future growth of the school system.
ROLE OF THE TREASURER
Employed directly by the Board, the Treasurer serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the school district and is responsible for managing all types of public funds as required by law and in accordance with board policies. In cooperation with the Superintendent, the Treasurer assists in administering the financial, legal and contractual business of the district. The Treasurer is not a member of the board, but serves as its secretary at board meetings.
The Triway Board of Education office, located on the main floor of Triway High School, is open from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays.
The Superintendent is willing to discuss, at any time, matters of concern with Triway residents and parents. The office phone number is (330) 264-9491.
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