Board of Education
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About the Board of Education
The Strongsville City School District Board of Education is made up of five dedicated, elected members, each residing within the Strongsville City Schools community. Together, they provide leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure our schools continue to thrive.
The Board typically meets twice each month to discuss district initiatives, approve policies, and make decisions that directly impact our students, staff, and families. These meetings are open to the public, and the Board welcomes your engagement, feedback, and questions.
Below, you will find biographical information and contact details for each Board of Education member. We encourage you to learn more about their backgrounds and reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas.
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Mrs. Laura Wolfe-Housum
Mrs. Laura Wolfe-Housum began serving on the Strongsville City Schools Board of Education in January 2020. She has been a dedicated volunteer since her children first attended Muraski Elementary, serving as president of the Muraski PTA, the Strongsville Council PTA, and the Strongsville High School PTA.
She previously worked on the district’s Calendar Committee and now serves on the Finance and Business Advisory Committees, as well as acting as the board liaison to the Strongsville Education Foundation.
Beyond her board service, Laura is active in the Strongsville community. She serves on the board of the Strongsville Food Bank, is a member of the Strongsville Athletic Booster Club, and is active at Strongsville United Methodist Church.
Laura and her husband Keith have lived in Strongsville for more than 20 years. They have three children, all graduates of Strongsville High School. Before choosing to stay home to raise her family, Laura was the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics for a commercial lubricant firm.
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Mrs. Michelle Bissell
Mrs. Michelle Bissell was elected to the Board of Education in 2019. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and later earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Akron in 2009.
Michelle has experience as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Akron before choosing to stay home full-time to raise her family.
She and her husband, Curt, are proud to be raising their four sons as Mustangs.
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Mr. Richard Micko
Mr. Richard Micko was elected to the Strongsville School Board in 2011. Now serving his third term, 2023 marks his 12th year of service on the board. He has previously served in the roles of Board Vice-President and Board President. Currently Richard is on the Facilities Development Committee and is a Board liaison to Strongsville City Council. He has served on every board committee and liaison assignment at some point in the past 12 years. In addition, he is a former member of the Polaris Career Center's Board of Education where he also served in the roles of Vice President and President. Richard has been employed in the information technology field for over 30 years. He is currently the Director of IT for North Coast Container, a manufacturer of 55-gallon steel drums in Cleveland. Prior to that he was an independent computer consultant serving small and medium sized businesses. Richard and his wife Robin made Strongsville their home over 20 years ago. Their four children are all proud graduates of Strongsville High School.
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Mr. Kevin Griffin
Mr. Kevin Griffin was appointed to the Strongsville Board of Education in June, 2025. He and his wife, Farrah, have three children who graduated from the Strongsville City School District. A proud alumnus of Ohio State University, Kevin also holds a Master’s Degree from Ohio University. He has experience in senior organizational leadership, having served in executive roles with professional sports teams, marketing agencies, and in higher education. In addition to his professional career, Kevin has held leadership positions on several nonprofit boards in Seattle and Northeast Ohio, where he has contributed his expertise to a wide range of community initiatives.
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Ms. Hayley Stovcik
The proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran/Ford Motor Company Retiree and 41 year teacher with the Parma City School District, Ms. Hayley Stovcik is a 2003 Graduate of Strongsville High School. In 2007, Hayley graduated with honors and distinction from Ohio University, where she obtained a degree in Political Science and a minor in Dance Choreography and Performance. After graduating from college, Hayley began working as a Business Development Specialist and Transportation Broker, through which she became a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. She has taught dance locally since 2007 and in 2014 opened Caliber Dance Company in North Royalton, Ohio, where she serves as the Artistic Director. At a community level, Hayley has choreographed for GE Lighting and the United Way of Greater Cleveland's nationally recognized campaign kickoffs and anniversaries, is a member of both the Strongsville and North Royalton Chambers of Commerce, does volunteer work for The Gathering Place, and delivers Meals on Wheels to Strongsville residents. In 2020, Hayley founded the Susan Stovcik Memorial Foundation (susanstovcik.org), which helps local community members who are facing difficult financial times by making cash grants to individuals and charitable organizations that serve others in need.