teachers – Perrysburg Stands Up

PERRYSBURG, OH — Perrysburg Stands Up is urging voters to look deeper into the
three School Board candidates endorsed by their newly created political action
committee, Perrysburg Education Association or PEA. Three School Board candidates
endorsed by the teachers’ union and its PAC come with serious conflicts of interest and
very troubling ideological agendas that prioritize the system over the students and
taxpayers it’s supposed to serve.

One candidate is a current teacher, raising clear concerns about divided loyalties
between union priorities and public interest. Another has a direct financial conflict of
interest: his wife works in the district’s Treasurer’s Office, and he is employed by The
Collaborative—a firm that does business with the Perrysburg School District on building
design and planning projects. These ties create significant questions about objectivity,
accountability, and financial oversight.

“All three union-endorsed candidates represent the same insider network that benefits
from the very system they are meant to oversee. In doing so, creating conflicts of
interest and eroding public trust lowering transparency, and putting politics before
performance,” said a Perrysburg Stands Up spokesperson. “Our schools need
independent board members who answer to the community—not the union or their own
business interests.”

The group warns that these candidates’ alignment with “woke” ideological positions
signals more division and distraction from the district’s real priorities—academic
excellence, fiscal responsibility, and accountability to taxpayers. Our community
deserves independent voices on the School Board—not insiders hand-picked by the
teachers’ union and its political arm.

“The teachers’ union has every right to support candidates,” the spokesperson added,
“but voters have the right to demand independence. Perrysburg deserves leaders who
will represent parents, students, and taxpayers—not special interests.”
Perrysburg Stands Up encourages all voters to learn the facts before casting their
ballots and to support candidates who bring independence, integrity, fiscal responsibility
and transparency to the School Board. It’s past time for accountability, transparency,
and leadership that answers to the community—not to special interests groups.

About Perrysburg Stands Up
Perrysburg Stands Up is a local grassroots organization committed to accountability,
transparency, and fiscal responsibility in public education. The group advocates for
policies that prioritize students, parents, and taxpayers over special interests.

Ignoring widespread backlash, board members double down on support for the embattled superintendent amid calls for accountability

Astonishingly, despite a wave of community backlash and calls for leadership change, Perrysburg School Board members continue to stand firmly behind Superintendent Tom Hosler.

“I support Mr. Drewyor and Mr. Hosler 100%, they are exemplary.”
— Susan Rowland Miller, Board President

At Monday’s school board meeting, board president Susan Rowland Miller recently made public statements defending Superintendent Tom Hosler and Treasurer Randy Drewyor while attempting to minimize and shut down public concerns and shifting blame toward their critics. The move has only intensified community outrage, as many parents and residents demand greater transparency and accountability from district leadership.

Board President Susan Rowland Miller publicly reaffirmed support for Hosler and Drewyor despite widespread public demands for change.
Miller blamed the “tone” of public criticism rather than addressing the substance of concerns, gaslighting community members.
Residents have raised serious ethical concerns over district leadership and transparency practices.
Miller urged critics to voice concerns privately, effectively attempting to silence public dissent.
Despite mounting outrage, Miller praised Hosler and Drewyor’s “integrity,” ignoring the growing and overwhelming distrust among parents and local residents alike.

“The tone of public criticism needs to change.”
— Miller, dismissing parent concerns about district leadership

In a stunning display of defiance, Perrysburg’s school board has chosen to stand by Superintendent Tom Hosler and Treasurer Randy Drewyor, despite explosive community backlash.

Board President Susan Rowland Miller issued a public statement this week reaffirming her unwavering support. Rather than acknowledging the substance of public concerns — which include accusations of mismanagement and ethical lapses — Miller shifted blame toward the tone of criticism, calling for a “change” in public discourse.

Many community members viewed this as an attempt to silence legitimate dissent and gaslight those demanding accountability. Outraged parents and taxpayers continue to call for leadership change, citing a growing lack of trust in the district’s top officials.

Despite this firestorm, Miller praised the “integrity” of both Hosler and Drewyor, leaving many in the community questioning whether the board is truly listening to the people it serves.

The controversy shows no signs of slowing down, as the community not only demands leadership change but also rallies toward defeating what would be the district’s fourth consecutive levy attempt.