Board Members

The Governing Board of Directors consists of the Educational Service Centers of Northeast Ohio, Lorain, and Medina County and the Ohio Schools Council. Through shared ownership, responsibility, and liability of CONNECT, the priority of these four entities is to provide expanded, exemplary service to member districts.

  • Dr. Bob Mengerink

    Chairperson

    ESC of Northeast Ohio

    bob.mengerink@escneo.org

    (216) 524-3000

  • Franco Gallo

    Vice Chairperson

    ESC of Lorain County

    gallo@esclc.org

    (440) 324-5777 x1102

  • Dr. Robert Hlasko

    Member

    ESC of Medina County

    rhlasko@medinaesc.org

    (330) 723-6393

  • Dr. William (Bill) Zelei

    Member

    Ohio Schools Council

    wzelei@osconline.org

    (216) 447-3100

Advisory Committees

In addition to the Board Members, CONNECT has Advisory Committees consisting of district representatives who play an integral role in driving our Continuous Improvement Plan.