Pecko named new Toledo Public superintendent

Dr. Jerome Pecko was approved Tuesday evening to succeed John Foley as Toledo Public School's sup...  More »

Dr. Jerome Pecko was approved Tuesday evening to succeed John Foley as Toledo Public School's superintendent. The district's school board voted 4-1 during a special board meeting Tuesday. Larry Sykes was the only board member to vote against Dr. Pecko, Akron Springfield School District's ex-superintendent and former University of Akron professor. Dr. Pecko officially takes over the post Aug. 1. He signed a three-year contract with the district that will pay him $175,000 annual salary plus benefits.  « Less