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The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Sue Barnette - August DSP Award Recipient
Sue Barnette - August DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Sue Barnette as our August Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient.

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchAugust 26, 2020
Happy Day School Reopening Plan
Happy Day School Reopening Plan

Portage DD has developed their 2020 school reopening plan as a team using guidelines from local officials.

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Happy Day SchoolTimothy TorchAugust 21, 2020
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, August 19, 2020)
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, August 19, 2020)

Portage DD is holding its August 2020 Regular Board Meeting on the Zoom platform.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchAugust 19, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - August 2020
Message From The Superintendent - August 2020

Message from the Portage DD Superintendent, John Vennetti, discussing updates to the buildings, internally and externally, the sale of the building formerly known as Portage Industries, on State Route 88 in Ravenna, and the plan for reopening school in the fall.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchAugust 6, 2020
Izobella, Victoria, Torrey - July DSP Award Recipients
Izobella, Victoria, Torrey - July DSP Award Recipients

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Izobella Bailey, Victoria Bailey, and Torrey Sample as our July Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipients.

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchJuly 22, 2020
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Wednesday, July 15, 2020)
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Wednesday, July 15, 2020)

Special Board meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchJuly 13, 2020
Sue Simmons - June DSP Award Recipient
Sue Simmons - June DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Susan Simmons (Portage Industries, Inc.) as our June Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchJuly 2, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - June 2020
Message From The Superintendent - June 2020

Message from the Portage DD Superintendent, John Vennetti, discussing updates to the buildings, internally and externally, and the sale of the building formerly known as Portage Industries, on State Route 88 in Ravenna.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchJune 30, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Usage of CCIP Funds
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Usage of CCIP Funds

Public hearing to discuss the use of CCIP grant funds for FY 2021.

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Notice, Public HearingTimothy TorchJune 24, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - Auction of St Rt 88 Building
Message From The Superintendent - Auction of St Rt 88 Building

Superintendent message regarding the auction of the State Route 88 building.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchJune 19, 2020
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, June 17, 2020)
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, June 17, 2020)

Portage DD is holding its June 2020 Regular Board Meeting on the Zoom platform.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchJune 17, 2020
Joe Benedek - May DSP Award Recipient
Joe Benedek - May DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Joe Benedek (Intervention for Peace) as our May Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchJune 15, 2020
Message From The Superintendent (June 2020)
Message From The Superintendent (June 2020)

June 2020 Superintendent Message. This update inclines information on building hours, building updates, the auctioning of the State Route 88 building, and staff updates within Portage DD.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchJune 2, 2020
Tim Baker - April DSP Award Recipient
Tim Baker - April DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Tim Baker (COBRA) as our April Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchMay 29, 2020
Portage DD Sale of Real Estate -  Auction
Portage DD Sale of Real Estate - Auction

Public auction notice for the sale of real estate owned by Portage County.

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Real Estate, AuctionTimothy TorchMay 19, 2020
Portage DD Sale Of Vehicles
Portage DD Sale Of Vehicles

Portage DD is auctioning off four vehicles at govdeals.com.

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AuctionTimothy TorchMay 18, 2020
Explore - Transition tips for students and families
Explore - Transition tips for students and families

Adjusting to a different daily environment.

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LTATTimothy TorchMay 15, 2020
NOTICE: May Board Meeting Canceled
NOTICE: May Board Meeting Canceled

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities cancels the May 20, 2020 regular board meeting. Next scheduled regular meeting is June 17, 2020.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMay 14, 2020
Message From The Superintendent
Message From The Superintendent

A message regarding operations at Portage DD for the month of May.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchMay 4, 2020
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)

Special Board meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMay 2, 2020
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Portage county board of developmental disabilities

2606 Brady Lake Road
Ravenna, OH · 44266-1604

Phone: 330-297-6209
Fax: 330-297-1202

Major Unusual Incidents Hotline: 330.678.7559

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