Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on December 20, 2022, starting with an executive session and then moving to public comments and a consent agenda. The board approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, personnel resignations, new appointments, and changes of status. The meeting also featured recognitions for students and staff, and a student report from Heights High School.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions: 6 resignations, 5 certificated appointments, 8 classified appointments, and 2 supplemental contracts
- New appointments include Willie Newton as Dean of Students at Heights High ($54,222), Marie Schrembeck as Occupational Therapist ($60,828), and Sophia Ayres-Aronson as Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade Teacher ($238.92/day)
- Supplemental contracts: Daniel Heim (Musical Orchestra Director, $2,569), Daniel Hershman-Rossi (Musical Staff Musician, $1,468), and athletic stipends for track, wrestling, swim, and ski club
- Changes of status for 8 classified staff, including probation completions and position changes
- Recognitions: Heights High Academic Challenge Team, Holiday Card Contest winners, Oxford Preschool state rating, and Tiger Team Members of the Month
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education is holding a special session to consider a single action item: appointing a candidate to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes procedural roll call and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Appointment of candidate for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board Trustee
Library Board Interviews
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview five applicants for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board Trustee position. Following the interviews, the board will take action to appoint a candidate. The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2022, at 7:00 PM.
- Interviews with five applicants: Adam Horwitz, Melissa Soto Schwartz, Cindy Davies, Eric Silverman, Janet Fleck Griffith
- Action item: appointment of a candidate for the Public Library Board Trustee
CH City, UH City, Heights Library, & CH-UH BOE Joint Meeting
This is a joint meeting of the Cleveland Heights and University Heights city governments, the Heights Library, and the CH-UH Board of Education. The agenda consists of reports from each body and from four working groups (DEI, food insecurity, workforce development, and facilities sharing). No votes or decisions are listed; it is primarily an information-sharing session.
- Reports from CH-UH Board of Education, City of Cleveland Heights, CH-UH Library, and City of University Heights
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group report
- Food Insecurity Working Group report
- Workforce Development/Employment Working Group report
- Facilities Sharing/Public Resources Working Group report
Board Retreat
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a retreat on November 19, 2022, approving a consent agenda covering personnel actions and financial reports, then entering executive session to discuss pending litigation. The board also discussed the Elementary School Master-Plan Phase 2 and the Cedar Lee Meadowbrook TIF, with related agreements and a resolution amendment attached.
- Approved retirements of Susan Pardee (Supervisor of Federal Programs) and John Boris (Intervention Specialist)
- Approved new appointments including teachers, nurses, and paraprofessionals with salaries up to $58,350
- Approved payment of purchase orders totaling $532,484.08, including $507,000 to College Now for Gear Up Grant
- Discussed Elementary School Master-Plan Phase 2 and Cedar Lee Meadowbrook TIF
- Entered executive session for pending court action
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding a regular session with a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, education services, business services, and finance. The board will also hear public comments and student reports. The consent agenda was approved by a single motion.
- Approval of resignations for certified and classified staff, including Melanie Ellis and Fred James
- Approval of new appointments, including Academic Success Tutors at $25.00/hour and a Long Term Sub Intervention Specialist at $242.50/day
- Approval of a rescission of supplemental assignment for Kristen Leonard (Jazz Ensemble) at $2,202.00
- Approval of an overnight field trip for Monticello Middle School 8th graders to Gettysburg, PA and Washington, DC, March 22-24, 2023
- Approval of employee separation agreement (details in hands of Board Members only)
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that began with an executive session on economic development negotiations, then reconvened to approve a consent agenda including fund transfers. The main discussion item was the Cedar Lee Meadowbrook Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement, presented by the CFO and an attorney. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(8) to discuss economic development assistance negotiations
- Approved consent agenda including finance items
- Fund transfer of $20,102.04 to Auxiliary Communion of Saints and $186,161.36 to Auxiliary GESU
- Discussion of Cedar Lee Meadowbrook TIF with attached agreements and resolution
- Meeting adjourned
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on October 18, 2022, where they approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions and finance items. The board also adjourned into executive session to discuss confidential economic development negotiations. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved retirement of Intervention Specialist Patricia C. Smith effective 6/30/2023
- Approved new appointments including Academic Success Tutor Mona Lisa Jones at $25/hour and General Office Attendance Chandre Ford at $24,529/year
- Approved fund transfer of $10,028.79 from General Fund to Noble UPK
- Approved financial reports and five-year forecast for September 2022
- Approved resolution to suspend an employee without pay (details confidential)
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session that begins with an executive session to discuss confidential economic development negotiations under Ohio law. After reconvening, the board will hear public comments and student reports, then vote on a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, and business/finance items.
- Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(8) for economic development assistance negotiations
- Approval of resignations for 6 staff members, including Callisha Hopes and Heidi Ambroz
- Termination of Charlotte Kurland, Paraprofessional-Special Education, effective 9/20/2022
- New appointments including teachers, tutors, and paraprofessionals with salaries up to $39,230.40
- Supplemental athletic coaching assignments with stipends up to $8,074
Board Retreat
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board held a retreat on October 8, 2022, to discuss the Elementary School Master-Plan Phase 2. The agenda includes roll call, the retreat topic, and adjournment. The only action item was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
- Discussion of Elementary School Master-Plan Phase 2
- Motion to adjourn meeting (carried)
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on September 20, 2022, where it approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The agenda included retirements, resignations, new appointments, and salary changes, all passed by a single motion. The meeting was largely procedural, with no separate discussion items listed.
- Approved retirement of Joan Webster, Staff Assistant-Student Services, effective 12/31/2022
- Approved resignations of 5 staff members including lunch aides and a certified building substitute
- Approved new appointments: 15 Academic Success Tutors at $25/hour (ESSER-funded), plus classified staff and supplemental assignments
- Approved salary changes for 35 employees effective August 15, 2022, with increases up to $8,716
- Rescinded supplemental assignment for Lia Radke (AVID Teacher) at $1,101
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session on September 6, 2022, at 2155 Miramar Boulevard. The board is set to approve a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions (resignations, new appointments, status changes), and other routine items. Public comments are welcome, with a 45-minute limit and 3-minute speaking time per person.
- Approval of resignations for classified staff including Kimberly Boehm, Sabrina Green, Jamilla Jones, and others
- New appointments include Academic Success Tutors at $25/hour and a Long-Term Occupational Therapist at $242.05/day
- Supplemental assignments for athletics and school activities, e.g., Tennis HC at $2,936, Volleyball HC at $2,936
- Rescission of supplemental assignments for Anisha Mahone and Matthew Minnillo at $1,101 each
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 2, 16, and 23, 2022
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session to approve a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The board accepted resignations, approved new appointments, salary changes, and name changes for staff. All items were approved by a single motion.
- Approved resignations of Lenora Cruz-Price (Vocational Aide) and Jean Scott (Paraprofessional), effective 8/22/2022
- Approved new appointments including Elizabeth Gambatese Somody (5th Grade Teacher, Noble Elementary, $58,350) and Pamela Ohlinger (School Counselor, Noble Elementary, $79,085)
- Approved salary change for Rachel Gaines from $58,580 to $67,158 effective 8/15/2022
- Approved name changes for four employees, including Caroline Zinamon to Brooks and Elisheva Gantz to Geller
- Approved numerous supplemental assignments for 2022-2023, including team leaders and TAP positions at various schools
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on August 16, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The consent agenda included retirements, resignations, new appointments, and changes of status for staff. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda.
- Approved retirement of Deltha Gray, Administrative Assistant, effective 7/1/2022
- Approved resignations of 10 staff members, including teachers and paraprofessionals
- Approved new appointments for 2022-2023, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff
- Approved change of status for Cheryl Walton to Behavioral Program Specialist at $107,068/200 days
- Approved supplemental assignments for athletics and other programs
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session, preceded by an executive session to discuss employee negotiations. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, accepting resignations, and approving new appointments and changes of status for certified and classified staff. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Approval of resignations: Emily Hesse (Intervention Specialist), Dejunee Lawson (First Grade Teacher), Deidre Walker (First Grade Teacher), Jaimar Patton (Cleaner), Katrina Reed (Educational Aide-MS)
- Approval of new appointments: 12 certified staff (e.g., Kymeron Carter, Instrumental Music Teacher, $50,644; Kellie Dillow, 5th Grade Teacher, $55,965) and 16 classified staff (e.g., Samir Bolden, Assistant Custodian, $22.01/hr; Delicia Dixon, General Office, $24,529 annual)
- Approval of change of status: Karen Hansen (Intervention Specialist to Dean of Students, $107,068), Rebecca McDonald (Math Teacher to Instructional Specialist, $107,068), and several classified staff changes
- Approval of summer assignments and supplemental assignments for athletics and other activities (e.g., football, volleyball, marching band) with salaries listed
- Public address: Mayor Brennan of University Heights on proposed service yard at Wiley; Amy Rosenbluth from Lake Erie Ink
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding its regular session, which includes public comments, recognitions, and a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, business services, and finance. The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which includes accepting resignations, appointing new staff, and approving summer and supplemental assignments.
- Approved resignations of 5 staff members effective July 1-15, 2022
- Approved new appointments including Anthony Slepko as Coordinator of Technology ($101,478) and Florence Masella as Fairfax Elementary Principal ($116,371)
- Approved 8 certificated licensed staff appointments with salaries ranging from $45,873 to $88,951
- Approved 5 classified staff appointments including a cleaner at $13.78/hour and a vocational paraprofessional at $19.38/hour
- Approved 17 athletic supplemental assignments with stipends from $2,569 to $8,074
Board Equity Training
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is meeting for a special session dedicated to equity training, presented by Dr. Stacy Scott of the Center for Understanding Equity. The agenda includes roll call, the training presentation, and adjournment. No formal decisions or policy actions are listed.
- Equity training presentation by Dr. Stacy Scott
- Presentation file: CHUH Board Training.pptx (5,805 KB)
CH City, UH City, Heights Library, & CH-UH BOE Joint Meeting
This is a joint meeting of the Cleveland Heights and University Heights city councils, the Heights Library, and the CH-UH Board of Education. The agenda includes reports from each body, follow-up on workforce development and state house bills, and discussion of creating working groups on shared interests. The meeting is largely discussion and information, with no major decisions or votes listed except adjournment.
- Discussion of workforce development/employment follow-up
- Discussion of House Bills 616, 327, 322
- Proposed working groups on workforce development, facilities sharing, DEI, and food insecurity
- Reports from CH-UH Board, Library, and both city governments
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on June 28, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The agenda included accepting resignations, terminating one employee, appointing new staff, and approving contract status changes. All items were approved unanimously by the board.
- Approved resignations of Principal Quatrice James and several teachers, effective June-July 2022
- Approved termination of Cleaner Rebecca Williams due to unsuccessful probation, effective 5/6/2022
- Approved new appointments including teachers, counselors, and substitutes with salaries ranging from $36,698 to $74,865
- Approved contract changes for administrators, including extended contracts for principals and directors
- Approved summer assignments, including 21st Century Summer Adventure Camp staff at $1,800/week
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education met for a special session to approve items via consent agenda. The Board approved a contract for electrical upgrades at several elementary schools and an increase to the Perkins Vocational Education Fund.
- Approval of North Electric Inc. bid for Smart Panel Upgrades at Boulevard, Fairfax, Oxford, and Roxboro Elementary Schools
- $26,949.55 appropriations increase for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Fund (Fund 524)
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session to review personnel matters. The Board approved several administrative contracts, new staff appointments, and the resignation of three certified staff members.
- Approval of resignations for Haethem Abdlrasual, Rebecca Sarkos, and Hally Shah
- Appointment of LaShonda Abdussatar as Director of Social and Emotional Learning
- Appointment of Mary Pigott as IT Application Specialist
- Approval of multiple administrative contracts effective July 1 and August 1, 2022
- Contract approval for Alisa Lawson-McKinnie as Interim High School Principal
Regular Session
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments. The session also included recognizing student award winners and approving summer assignments for Tiger Camp staff.
- Approval of several staff retirements and resignations
- New appointment of Molly Fischetti as STEM Teacher at $66,699
- New appointment of Tonie McGlathery as School Psychologist at $77,250
- New appointment of Rokeisha Rogers as School Psychologist at $62,571
- Approval of numerous Tiger Camp summer assignments at $42.00/hour
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session to approve several personnel actions and financial documents. The Board also reviewed a root cause analysis regarding sex-based harassment.
- Approval of resignations for the Director of Curriculum & Instruction and three certified staff members
- Appointment of Robert Swaggard as Director of College & Career Readiness effective 8/1/2022
- Approval of March 2022 financial reports and five-year forecast
- Discussion of Root Cause Analysis on Sex-Based Harassment presented by district leadership
- Appointment of Charlotte Kurland as Special Education Aide at Canterbury Elementary School
Special Session
The Board of Education is meeting to consider a resolution for a memorandum of understanding with the EAPSC and a resolution regarding the Greater Cleveland Conference League. The agenda also includes several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new appointments.
- Resolution authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with EAPSC
- Greater Cleveland Conference League Resolution
- Approval of retirement for Jacqueline Blockson
- Approval of resignations for Trey Adams, Jessica Martinez, Erica Jackson, Jordan Morrow, and Michelle Price
- New appointments for educational and lunch aides at Roxboro, Gearity, and Noble schools
CH City, UH City, Heights Library, & CH-UH BOE Joint Meeting
This is a joint meeting of the Cleveland Heights and University Heights city councils, the Heights Library, and the CH-UH Board of Education. The agenda consists of reports from each body, covering topics such as the school district's strategic plan and labor contract, city development projects, library construction, and areas of joint interest. No formal votes are scheduled except adjournment.
- CH-UH Board of Education report: strategic plan update, CTE plan, new 3-year labor contract, 5-year levy cycle
- Cleveland Heights report: Top of the Hill and Lee-Meadowbrook developments
- University Heights report: Cedar Road Project, University Square, South Taylor Place
- Library report: new strategic plan, construction updates (Coventry Library, P.E.A.C.E. Park, Noble), HB 327 discussion
- Discussion of areas of joint interest
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments. The session also included the recognition of several students for academic and extracurricular achievements.
- Approval of staff retirements for Nathaniel Marshall and Belinda Steele
- Approval of staff resignations including Ronna Schuler and Gillian Cox
- New employment appointments including Jeffery Glasen as Intervention Specialist ($59,696)
- Appointment of Elizabeth Salem as District School Nurse ($282.89/day)
- Recognition of 2022 DECA Competition Participants and Poetry Out Loud Contest Participant
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on March 15, 2022, where it approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, and separately approved memorandums of understanding extending collective bargaining agreements with the teachers union and monitors unit through June 30, 2025. The meeting was held at Cleveland Heights High School and streamed live on YouTube.
- Approved MOU with Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795 extending CBA through June 30, 2025
- Approved MOU with Monitors Unit extending CBA through June 30, 2025
- Approved retirements, resignations, new appointments, and leaves of absence for staff
- Approved resolution to suspend employees without pay (details in board members' hands)
- Approved consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, security protocols, and confidential matters as permitted by Ohio law. The regular session will include public comments, recognitions, and a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as minutes, retirements, resignations, new appointments, and contract changes.
- Executive session for personnel, negotiations, security, and confidential matters (ORC 121.22(G)(1),(4),(5),(6))
- Approval of retirements for six certified staff, including Rorie Berg, Deborah Frost, Julie Meese, Lorna Rudolph, Cara Pollock, and Cheryl Zawacki
- New appointments: lunch aides, a confidential administrative assistant ($14,937.05/yr prorated), and athletic coaching stipends ($2,878–$3,598)
- Change of status for certified and classified staff, including salary adjustments and probation completions
- Consent agenda covering minutes, personnel, education services, business services, and finance
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session, entering executive session for employee negotiations and then approving a consent agenda covering personnel changes, business services contracts, and financial reports. The board also received updates on the 2026 strategic plan and semester 1 data.
- Approved roof replacement bids from Professional Roofing Service, Inc. for Roxboro Middle School (sections A-D and F) and Oxford Elementary School (sections D & J)
- Accepted resignations of two lunch aides and approved new appointments including teachers, bus drivers, and athletic coaches
- Approved changes of status for three staff members with salary adjustments
- Approved January 2022 financial reports and five-year forecast
- Discussed strategic plan update and semester 1 data
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session, entering executive session for employee negotiations and then reconvening. The board approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions (resignations, new appointments, salary changes), and other routine items. The meeting also included recognitions, a student report, and public participation.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel actions: resignations of 4 classified staff, new appointments (e.g., Tige Dague as Operations Manager at $78,812), and salary changes for Cynthia Booker and Gregory Nachman
- Approved 2-year contract for Tige Dague as Operations Manager effective August 1, 2022
- Recognized MLK Essay Contest winners, CH-UH Nursing Team, and Tiger Team Members of the Month
- Heard student report from Owen Bisker and Margo Burke
- Executive session held for employee compensation negotiations per Ohio Revised Code
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on January 18, 2022, beginning with an executive session to discuss legal disputes and employee negotiations. In open session, the board unanimously approved a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items, including retirements, resignations, new appointments, salary changes, status changes, and leaves of absence. The meeting also included recognitions for Board Member Recognition Month and School Security Appreciation.
- Approved retirement of Tige Dague, Lead Tradesperson, effective 2/1/2022
- Approved resignations including Lauren Voight (School Nurse), Cameron Afzal (Bus Driver), Christina Sanders (Preschool Associate), Monique Tinsley (Administrative Assistant)
- Approved new appointments including Deonte Goldsby (Lunch Aide, $13.18/hr), Robert Gralnick (Non-Public Paraprofessional, $16.78/hr), David Jefferies (Cleaner, $12.99/hr), VaShonda Young (21st Century Paraprofessional and Lunch Aide)
- Approved salary changes for 15 employees, including Cynthia Booker ($65,392 to $70,744) and Joseph Onk ($92,437 to $96,440)
- Approved changes of status for classified staff and substitute school nurses (from $15.39/hr to $140/day)
Organizational Meeting
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held its organizational meeting, administering oaths to re-elected members, electing a president and vice president, and appointing a treasurer pro tem. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting dates, board compensation, legal counsel, and financial matters.
- Oath of office for re-elected board members Dan Heintz, Malia Lewis, and Jodi Sourini
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2022
- Approval of board members' remuneration at maximum rate permitted by Ohio law
- Approval of 2022 IRS standard mileage rate of 58.5 cents per mile
- Approval of alternative tax budget for FY23
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session on January 4, 2022, at Cleveland Heights High School. The agenda includes a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting minutes, personnel actions, business services, and finance. Key actions include approving roof replacement bids for Noble Elementary and Heights High, and a $4 million appropriation amendment to the Permanent Improvement Fund. The meeting also includes public comments and a student report.
- Approval of consent agenda including meeting minutes, personnel, business services, and finance items
- Acceptance of PRS bid for Noble Elementary School roof replacement
- Acceptance of Tusing Builders bid for Heights High School roof replacement
- FY22 appropriations amendment increasing Permanent Improvement Fund by $4,000,000
- Personnel actions: retirement of James Pavsek, resignations, new appointments, and status changes