School Board News
The July meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Thursday, July 16. The Board nominated Jacquelyn Arendt, Christina May, Michelle Bauer, Carlin Culbertson and Bridget Wu for the Ohio School Boards Association’s Recognition Award. The Board amended the contract of Jeff Cicerchi, Superintendent, to ensure compliance with the Ohio Ethics Law, as it pertains to the Superintendent and his spouse, both being employed by the Board. (See Cicerchi option) The Board approved the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan grants for 2026-27 as listed. Title I-A Improving Basic ....
Shooting at Service Dept. takes life of Building Commissioner
A shooting took place on Friday, July 24, at the North Royalton City Service Department. The shooting occurred at about 1:25 p.m. North Royalton Building Commissioner David A. Smerek was shot at the City’s Building Department at 11545 Royalton Road. Smerek, 52, was a Brunswick resident. Smerek took on the role of Building Commissioner after the retirement of Dan Kulchytsky. The Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the North Royalton Police were on the scene to investigate. BCI’s Crime Scene Unit was requested by the North Royalton Police Department to ....
Cicerchi to Take Over as New North Royalton City Schools Superintendent
Jeff Cicerchi has taken the helm of the North Royalton City School District as the new School Superintendent. He previously served the district as Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. Erin Calabrese is replacing Cicerchi in that role. Cicerchi is replacing Mike Laub upon his retirement. Laub has been serving as the North Royalton City School District Superintendent since July 1, 2021. Cicerchi’s contract runs from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029. The North Royalton Board of Education appointed Cicerchi at their December 17 School Board Meeting. According to his contr ....
Mayor Reinstates Safety Director Position
Mayor Paul Marnecheck has reinstated the position of Director of Public Safety for the City of North Royalton. The duties of the position have been undertaken by the Mayor over the past several years; but in the past, Mayors have taken the option to relinquish those duties to the new position. The last time the City had the position of Director of Public Safety was prior to 2020, under then-Mayor Bob Stefanik. Marnecheck introduced legislation in May to repeal Section 230.06 of the City’s codified ordinances, which establishes the duties of the Director of Public Safety as those listed un ....
Time Capsule sealed in 1976 is opened 50 years later on July 3
The North Royalton 1976 Bicentennial Time Capsule, which was sealed 50 years ago, was opened on July 3 at the North Royalton Historical Society, as part of the Home Days Celebration and the 250th anniversary of America. Historical Society President Georgia Viehbeck, Assistant Heidi Michalske, and Mayor Paul Marnecheck were on hand for the opening of the time capsule, as dozens of excited guests in attendance watched with anticipation of what would be inside. Mayor Marnecheck welcomed guests and noted that in 1976, the population of North Royalton was half of what it is today. He then pointed o ....
