IU5 Board & Policies

Board of Directors

Conneaut School District  |  Mrs. Dorothy Luckock
Corry Area School District  |  Dr. Doris Gernovich
Crawford Central School District  |  Mr. Bryan Miller
Erie Public Schools |  Ms. Gwendolyn Cooley
Fairview School District  |  Mrs. Fran New
Fort LeBoeuf School District |  Mr. Jeremy Markham
General McLane School District |  Mr. Brad Pattullo
Girard School District  |  Mr. Robert Snyder
Harbor Creek School District |  Mrs. Christine Mitchell
Iroquois School District  |  Mrs. Rita Nicolussi
Millcreek Township School District |  Mr. Gary Winschel
North East School District |  Dr. Jane Blystone
Northwestern School District |  Ms. Leslie Soltis
PENNCREST School District  |  Mr. Jeffrey Brooks
Union City Area School District |  Mr. George Trauner
Warren County School District |  Mr. Paul Mangione, Board Vice-President
Wattsburg Area School District  |  Dr. Andrew Pushchak, Board President

Improve and expand the quality of our outreach services to better share and connect resources.
Positive customer service and timely delivery of quality information.
Foster relationships with internal and external customers to promote excellence, equity and opportunities for everyone.
Cultivate and foster activities to support mental health and wellness awareness while demonstrating visible and proactive actions with internal and external partners.
Enhance our culture of high expectations within a supportive environment that empowers all learners to take risks and grow in their learning.
Leverage our many communication pathways to grow the IU culture of trust, respect, and transparency throughout the organization and our service models.
Utilize our technology resources to support learning, innovation, and creativity to effectively and efficiently grow the IU.
Develop and implement, streamlined processes and procedures to improve effectiveness.
Serve as a liaison for IU stakeholders between local, state and federal agencies.
Encourage the well-being and success of every employee through effective teamwork and communication.

Continue to increase the level of transparency in the budget development process as we become stronger partners with our districts.
Realign the Special Education/Early Intervention Departments to make best use of available resources.
Promote a culture of service and outreach to all districts, and the tri-county region as we continue to operate in alignment with our mision, vision, and beliefs.
Increase our capactiy as an educational service agency to serve as the go-to resource for pre-K to grade 12 education in the region and beyond.
Implement the SunGard system to improve the accuracy of information and data as well as to improve internal communications as we streamline day-to-day operations.
Continue to use data to make informed decisions.