Trinity board member resigns
Trinity Area School Board member Tom Bodnovich is resigning from the board because he says he doesn't agree with how the arrest of Superintendent Paul Kasunich has been handled.
Kasunich was arrested in November for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Darlene Tartaglione. He waived a preliminary hearing, and the charge will proceed to Allegheny County Court.
The board placed Kasunich on paid leave for a few weeks. Last week, he resumed his duties.
Bodnovich, who was the board president until the annual election last week when Sandy Clutter was voted into the position, said Monday that he has been dismayed with the events of the last several weeks and that Kasunich should have taken a voluntary unpaid leave.
"In my opinion, the employee who is charged with simple assault should not be in his current position until, and if there is, a satisfactory resolution to the case," Bodnovich wrote in a news release.
He said Kasunich's continued employment is not in the best interest of the community, students or staff.
"In good conscience, I would find it very difficult to work on the board while the daily operation is under questionable leadership," Bodnovich said. "I hope that the residents of Canton Township understand and appreciate my position."
He said he is resigning because he has to do what he feels is right.
"Anywhere else in the world, people would resign instead of putting their company through this," Bodnovich said.
Kasunich's attorney, Robert Del Greco Jr., could not be reached for comment Monday evening.
Bodnovich said there is little to no accountability in public education. He said he respects his fellow board members and hopes that accountability will return to public education.
"Given the inconsistent leadership created by turnover in the administration, it has been difficult to improve the educational process," he said. "However, we have made some progress in the educational program for our students."
Bodnovich said his resignation is effective Jan. 31 to give the board time to find a replacement. He submitted his letter of resignation Monday. Copyright Observer Publishing Co.
Kasunich was arrested in November for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Darlene Tartaglione. He waived a preliminary hearing, and the charge will proceed to Allegheny County Court.
The board placed Kasunich on paid leave for a few weeks. Last week, he resumed his duties.
Bodnovich, who was the board president until the annual election last week when Sandy Clutter was voted into the position, said Monday that he has been dismayed with the events of the last several weeks and that Kasunich should have taken a voluntary unpaid leave.
"In my opinion, the employee who is charged with simple assault should not be in his current position until, and if there is, a satisfactory resolution to the case," Bodnovich wrote in a news release.
He said Kasunich's continued employment is not in the best interest of the community, students or staff.
"In good conscience, I would find it very difficult to work on the board while the daily operation is under questionable leadership," Bodnovich said. "I hope that the residents of Canton Township understand and appreciate my position."
He said he is resigning because he has to do what he feels is right.
"Anywhere else in the world, people would resign instead of putting their company through this," Bodnovich said.
Kasunich's attorney, Robert Del Greco Jr., could not be reached for comment Monday evening.
Bodnovich said there is little to no accountability in public education. He said he respects his fellow board members and hopes that accountability will return to public education.
"Given the inconsistent leadership created by turnover in the administration, it has been difficult to improve the educational process," he said. "However, we have made some progress in the educational program for our students."
Bodnovich said his resignation is effective Jan. 31 to give the board time to find a replacement. He submitted his letter of resignation Monday. Copyright Observer Publishing Co.
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