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The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Amber Agnew - October DSP Award Recipient
Amber Agnew - October DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Amber Agnew as our October Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient.

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchOctober 22, 2020
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, October 21, 2020)
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, October 21, 2020)

Portage DD is holding its October 2020 Regular Board Meeting on the ZOOM platform.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchOctober 12, 2020
Portage DD Special Olympics Winter Season Update
Portage DD Special Olympics Winter Season Update

Update on Portage County DD Special Olympics Winter Season.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchOctober 6, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - October 2020
Message From The Superintendent - October 2020

Message from the Portage DD Superintendent, John Vennetti, discussing the plan for remote working for the rest of 2020, Happy Day School updates after Portage County was at Level Red, updates to the buildings, sale of the State Route 88 building, and new staff joining the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchOctober 2, 2020
Michelle Swan - September DSP Award Recipient
Michelle Swan - September DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Michelle Swan as our September Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient.

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchSeptember 17, 2020
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)

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

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchSeptember 15, 2020
NOTICE: Water Lead Results
NOTICE: Water Lead Results
Water SafetyTimothy TorchSeptember 11, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - September 2020
Message From The Superintendent - September 2020

Message from the Portage DD Superintendent, John Vennetti, discussing the plan for remote working, Happy Day School reopening plans, updates to the buildings, and ongoing training with local officials and organizations.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchSeptember 2, 2020
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
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Ravenna, OH · 44266-1604

Phone: 330-297-6209
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