GENEVA — When Paul Lombardo became superintendent at Geneva Area City Schools, he wanted to implement an idea already in use at school districts in Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
A family resource center would assist the local community assessing needs, like primary medical care or providing a food pantry, Lombardo said.
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