Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a resolution declaring an urgent necessity to purchase Opengate Weapons Detection Systems for Heights High School, Delisle Options Center, and middle schools, bypassing competitive bidding. The agenda also covers personnel changes, field trips, donations, and meeting minutes.
- Resolution to purchase Opengate Weapons Detection Systems for Heights High School, Delisle Options Center, and middle schools outside competitive bidding
- Resignations: Asia Kerr (paraprofessional-nurse) and Mac Stephens (head football coach at CHHS)
- New appointments: multiple academic success tutors at Noble and Oxford elementary schools at $25/hour, and a paraprofessional at Boulevard Elementary at $18.52/hour
- Donations: $100 to Boulevard Elementary from Bambi Vargo, $500 to Canterbury Elementary from Mr. & Mrs. Metro, and $575 to Fairfax Elementary from Reaching Heights/Diana Danner
- Field trips: CHHS Barbershop Midwinter Convention in San Antonio, TX, and CHHS Boys Basketball Tournament in Phoenix, AZ
Board Retreat
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss finance and will enter executive session for negotiations. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel items such as resignations, a termination, new appointments, and extended time.
- Approval of resignations for Erika Davis and Wendy Ray, effective Dec 6, 2024
- Approval of termination for Cierra Alqawi due to unsuccessful probation, effective Dec 2, 2024
- New appointments include Mallorie Smith as English teacher at Cleveland Heights High School at $67,150, and several paraprofessionals at rates from $16.39 to $18.52 per hour
- Extended time for Deborah Moore for 5 days at 85% per diem
- Board will adjourn into executive session to discuss negotiations with employees
Library Board Interviews
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview nine applicants for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board of Trustees and will take action on appointments.
- Interviews for nine applicants: Graig Kluge, Jennifer Wintner, Anastasia McIntosh, Vikas Turakhia, Aimee Reilly, Fern Haught, Eric Silverman, Barry Arbreton, Cindy Pacheco
- Action on appointment of candidates for the Library Board of Trustees
Work Session
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new appointments, status changes, leaves, extended time) and business services items including a third amendment to a cell tower lease with New Cingular Wireless and a bid award for district-wide pavement maintenance. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss security arrangements and emergency protocols.
- Approved retirements of five certified staff members effective May 30, 2025
- Approved new appointments including a security monitor at $24.90/hour and a paraprofessional at $16.39/hour at Cleveland Heights High School
- Approved a third amendment to a tower and building site lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
- Accepted the lowest bid of All Ways Construction, LLC for a district-wide pavement maintenance project
- Approved athletic supplemental assignments including baseball and basketball coaching positions with salaries up to $5,727
Regular Session
The Board of Education will convene in executive session to discuss security arrangements, personnel matters, property sales, legal disputes, and economic development negotiations. The regular session includes public comments, recognition of staff, and approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel changes, and financial items.
- Executive session under multiple Ohio Revised Code sections for security, personnel, property, legal, and economic development discussions
- Recognition of staff for Bronze PBIS status and Tiger Team Members of the Month
- Resolution to dissolve employment contract of teacher Nathanael Brown due to job abandonment, effective October 30, 2024
- Approval of resignations: Brian Mahoney (Physical Education Teacher, Roxboro Middle), Sharolyn Glenn-Colley (Security Officer, Roxboro Middle), Brandy Taylor (Paraprofessional-SPED, Boulevard)
- New appointments: Joyce Bukovac (Instructional Specialist, $48,022.20), Jordan Hobbs (Long Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher, $248.57/day), Jennifer Yaich-Parks (Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, $273.68/day), plus classified staff and athletic coaches
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that began with an executive session for personnel matters. The board then approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, including one retirement, three resignations, rescission of three supplemental contracts, and numerous new appointments and status changes for certified and classified staff. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Retirement of Lajuana Smith, Administrative Assistant at CHHS, effective 12/31/2024
- Resignations of Carrie DePrima (Art Teacher, Oxford/Canterbury), Amnea Abu-Saleh (Long Term Substitute, Monticello), and Octavia Cash (Paraprofessional, Gearity)
- New appointments include Halle Tomasek (Media Ancillary, Oxford, $37,704) and TaRhonda Ward (Long Term Substitute, Noble, $256.53/day)
- Supplemental coaching assignments approved for basketball, bowling, ice hockey, swimming, and cheerleading at CHHS and middle schools
- Change of status for seven classified staff and two supplemental positions
Special Session
This special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education is primarily procedural. The board will convene in executive session to consider the employment or dismissal of a public employee, as permitted by Ohio law, then reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session to consider employment or dismissal of a public employee (Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1))
Regular Session
The Board will hold an executive session to discuss the sale of property at competitive bidding, then reconvene for a regular session. The regular agenda includes a consent agenda with personnel actions, field trip approvals, and recognition of AP scholars and staff. Public comments are limited to 45 minutes.
- Executive session to consider sale of property at competitive bidding (Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(2))
- Approval of termination of cleaner Naechauna Blevins (Noble) effective 9/30/2024
- Approval of resignation of security monitor Brian Kost (CHHS) effective 9/27/2024
- New appointment of Samantha Murphy as Heights High science teacher at $69,394 (Step 7, MA)
- Approval of field trip to Mercyhurst University and Allegheny College
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The consent agenda included resignations, retirements, salary changes, and new appointments for certified and classified staff. No other substantive discussion or action items were listed on the agenda.
- Approved resignations of Sheila Lee, Djuana Battle, Andre Cash, and others
- Approved retirements of Carla Campbell and Kelvin Robinson
- Approved salary changes for 26 staff members, including Sean Allen ($75,782 to $94,402)
- Approved new appointments including Jennifer Lu (District School Nurse, $52,499) and Finn Schalk (Media Specialist, $51,019)
- Approved supplemental assignments for athletics and 2024-2025 school year
Regular Session
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of new appointments, resignations, extended time, and continuing contracts for staff. It will also consider resolutions declaring transportation impractical for Corpus Christi and Gross Schechter schools. The superintendent will provide an update, and the treasurer will report on the StaRS rating, Perkins Grant, and T-1 report.
- Approval of new appointments including teachers and support staff with salaries listed
- Acceptance of resignation of paraprofessional Arianna Gonzales-Lowe
- Granting continuing contract to social worker Edie Fiala
- Resolutions declaring transportation impractical for Corpus Christi and Gross Schechter schools
- Discussion of managing hot weather days
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on August 27, 2024, where they approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, financial reports, and a budget amendment. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action with legal counsel. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved resignations of 6 staff members and a supplemental assignment resignation
- Approved termination of Stephan King, Assistant Custodian at Gearity, due to unsuccessful probation
- Approved new appointments including paraprofessionals, a cleaner, and athletic coaches with salaries up to $8,900
- Approved FY25 appropriations amendment totaling $74,404.99 across four funds
- Approved financial reports for June and July 2024
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, including new hires, a donation, and bus routes. The board also approved a revised policy on personal communication devices. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved new appointments: Sheila Lee (Noble Elementary, $265.73/day) and Ethan Link (Monticello Middle, $265.73/day) as long-term substitutes
- Approved change of status for Joshua Falck (School Psychologist, salary increase to $68,582)
- Accepted $2,000 donation from Ohio High School Athletic Association to Heights High School
- Approved 2024-2025 school year bus routes and bus stops, including special education routes
- Approved resolutions declaring transportation impractical for students to Hathaway Brown, Hawken, Julie Billiart, and St. Paschal Baylon schools
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session that included an executive session to discuss employee employment, negotiations, economic development, and security. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda covering personnel resignations, new appointments, status changes, and leaves of absence. The superintendent also presented a first reading of Policy 5136 on personal communication devices for discussion.
- Approved resignations of five classified staff members, including Theresa Butler-Loney and Destiny Curtis
- Approved new appointments for certificated staff, including Almad Allen as Dean of Students at Roxboro Middle School ($88,007) and Alicia Daugherty as Cosmetology Teacher at Cleveland Heights High School ($67,150)
- Approved change of status for Hannah Reid from Instructional Coach to Instructional Specialist ($112,681)
- Approved leave of absence for Kevin Davis (Cleaner and Lunch Supervisor at Fairfax) through May 2029 due to SERS disability
- First reading of Policy 5136: Personal Communication Devices
Regular Session
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel resignations, new appointments, and contract changes, along with field trips, donations, and several budget amendments. Public comments are limited to 45 minutes with 3-minute speaking slots.
- Approval of resignations: Dean of Students Dylan David (Roxboro Middle) and six paraprofessionals from CHHS and Oxford
- New appointments: Kevin Psolka-Green as elementary vocal music teacher ($69,394) and six paraprofessionals at various schools ($14.55–$18.52/hr)
- Change of status: Joi Mahoney-Curry promoted to Elementary School Principal at Boulevard ($117,958.01)
- Field trips: CHHS football to Detroit, MI, and a CHHS trip to Taiwan
- FY25 appropriations amendments totaling $1,820,990.57 across multiple grant funds
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a special session to act on a consent agenda covering personnel retirements, resignations, new appointments, and status changes, as well as the purchase of three new school buses and a district calamity day plan. A separate action item is the approval of a new administrative appointment for an Assistant Director of College & Career Readiness.
- Approval of retirement for Joyce Mack, cleaner at CHHS, effective 8/9/2024
- Approval of new appointments including Melissa Barrett Burkeet as Assistant Elementary School Principal at Noble/Oxford ($113,498.07) and Marc Brown as Coordinator of Technology ($109,010.94)
- Approval of change of status for Rachael Coleman to Chief of Schools ($137,314.33) and Michael Jenkins to Chief Academic Officer ($138,429.33)
- Approval of purchase of three 72-passenger buses from Myers Equipment Corporation for a total of $428,592.00
- Approval of new administrative appointment for Kristin Riley as Assistant Director of College & Career Readiness ($121,500)
Special Session
This is a special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the employment or dismissal of a public employee, then reconvened and adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment/dismissal
- Motion carried 4-0 (Dan Heintz, Malia Lewis, Jodi Sourini, Phil Trimble)
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session that begins with an executive session to consider the employment or dismissal of a public employee. The board will then vote on a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, personnel resignations and appointments, a field trip, a HVAC bid, quarterly contracts, and a FY25 appropriations amendment. Two separate last chance agreements for classified staff members are also on the agenda for action.
- Executive session to consider employment/dismissal of a public employee (ORC 121.22(G)(1))
- Approve resignations of Caroline Lorimer (Art Teacher) and Rokeishia Rodgers (School Psychologist)
- Approve new appointments including Michael Corte (Intervention Specialist, $48,326) and Julie Meese (Long Term Substitute, $268.85/day)
- Accept S.A. Comunale bid for Delisle IT room HVAC replacement
- Approve FY25 appropriations amendment totaling $92,624.37 (Title I and Miscellaneous Federal Grants)
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions and finance items. The board accepted resignations, appointed new staff including two elementary principals, approved contract changes, and authorized fund transfers and advances. All items were approved by a single motion.
- Approved resignations of Shannon Kee, Deborah Rowinski, Gayle Willis, and Joshua Martemus
- Appointed Joshua Luton as Elementary Principal at Noble Elementary ($111,738.41) and Toni White at Oxford Elementary ($113,413.41)
- Approved 16 athletic coaching supplemental assignments for 2024-2025, including football head coach Mac Stephens at $8,400
- Authorized fund transfers totaling $220,005.76, including $198,804.05 from General Fund to Athletics
- Authorized fund advances totaling $211,532.98, including $76,608.00 for Emergency Connectivity
Special Session
This is a special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education. The board will convene in executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of an employee or official, then reconvene in open session and adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Reconvene in open session after executive session
- Adjournment of the special session
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on June 18, 2024, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvened in open session. The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new appointments, status changes, extended time, name change), a bus security camera procurement from REI, and a roofing contract with Professional Roofing Service Inc. declared an urgent necessity. All items were approved unanimously by the four voting members.
- Approved retirement of Shelia Gibson, Lunch Non-Paraprofessional at Noble Elementary, effective 7/1/2024
- Approved resignations including Felisha Gould (Assistant Superintendent) and Jacquelyn Taylor (Principal at Oxford Elementary)
- Approved new appointments including Amanda Zapotechne as Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction at $107,339/year
- Authorized procurement and installation of bus security cameras from REI
- Declared urgent necessity for roofing contract with Professional Roofing Service Inc.
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session, starting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The board then recognized staff and students, heard public comments, and approved a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel actions, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved retirements including Robert Murphy, Cleaner at Canterbury Elementary, effective 6/28/2024
- Approved resignations including Jeffery Glasen, Intervention Specialist at CHHS, and Raymond Ohlinger, 4th Grade Teacher at Oxford Elementary
- Approved new appointments including Curtis Walker as Middle School Principal at Monticello Middle School at $113,498.07
- Approved change of status for Roberta Blakeslee Compton from 3rd Grade Teacher to Intervention Specialist at $74,241
- Approved leave of absence for Latoya Washington, Social Studies Grade 7 at Roxboro Middle School, from 8/15/2024 to 5/30/2025
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session on May 28, 2024, to consider a single action item: a resolution to nonrenew a limited employment contract of a certified staff member under Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.11. The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including roll call and adjournment.
- Resolution to nonrenew a limited employment contract of a certified staff member (ORC 3319.11)
- Motion carried unanimously (5-0) by board members Dan Heintz, Malia Lewis, Jodi Sourini, Phil Trimble, Gabe Crenshaw
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that began with an executive session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters, then reconvened in open session. The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items, including a resolution to nonrenew a certified staff member's contract, a suspension without pay, retirements, resignations, new appointments, and changes of status. All votes were unanimous.
- Nonrenewal of a certified staff member's limited contract (name not disclosed)
- Suspension of an employee without pay (name not disclosed)
- Retirements: Angela Coleman-Kirkland (ELA Grade 6) and Robin Grant (Elementary Vocal Music), effective 5/31/2024
- Resignations: Patrick Carpenter (Elementary Principal, 6/24/2024), Anthony Slepko (Coordinator of Technology, 7/31/2024), and others
- New appointments: Stefan King as Assistant Custodian at $23.56/hour, plus numerous summer assignments and home school instructors at $42.00/hour
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding its regular session, which includes public comments, student reports, and a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other routine items. The board approved the consent agenda, including the retirement of Director of Business Services George Petkac, resignations, and numerous summer appointments. The meeting also includes recognition of graduating cadre members and staff awards.
- Approved retirement of George Petkac, Director of Business Services and Operations, effective 7/31/2024
- Approved resignations of Danialle Benham (Paraprofessional) and Mason Smith (Cleaner)
- Approved new appointments including George Petkac as Director of Business and Operations (1-year contract) and over 100 summer staff positions at $42.00/hour for many roles
- Approved changes of status for five staff members, including security monitors and a bus driver
- Approved minutes from March 7, April 2, and April 16, 2024 meetings
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on May 2, 2024, approving a consent agenda covering personnel actions and finance items. The board accepted retirements, resignations, a termination, new appointments, status changes, leaves, and extended time, and approved payment of purchase orders totaling over $850,000. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved payment of $500,000 to Suburban School Transportation for student transportation
- Approved payment of $100,000 and $35,848 to MV-General for out-of-district tuition (grades K-6 and 7-12)
- Approved payment of $115,320 to Ohio Schools Council for gas accounts and $64,572.87 to Illuminating Company for electric accounts
- Accepted resignation of Middle School Principal Jeffrey Johnston effective 6/21/2024
- Approved new appointment of Armane Lawson as Paraprofessional at Cleveland Heights High School at $16.75/hour
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session to approve a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items. The board approved a letter of understanding with OAPSE Local 102 on spread pay for paraprofessionals, accepted resignations, made new appointments, and approved changes in status. Finance items included the March 2024 financial reports, the FY25 tax rate resolution, and a $2.5 million general fund appropriations amendment. Public comment was heard on the retire-rehire of George Petkac.
- Approved letter of understanding with OAPSE Local 102 on spread pay for paraprofessionals
- Accepted resignations of four certified staff and two classified staff
- Approved new appointments including summer school coordinators at $42/hour
- Approved FY25 tax rate resolution and $2.5 million general fund appropriations amendment
- Public comment on retire-rehire of George Petkac
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on April 2, 2024, where it approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, business services, and finance items. The board also recognized student athletes and staff, and accepted public comments. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved resignation of Gabriel Cobb, Cleaner, effective 4/4/2024
- Approved new appointments including IT Support Specialist Anton Hlabse ($30.09/hr) and Paraprofessional Wynonna Nash ($18.16/hr)
- Approved donations totaling $5,413.50 to various schools and scholarships
- Approved quarterly contracts for Jan-Mar 2024 with vendors including Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, T-Mobile USA, and Lifetouch
- Accepted bid from Irvin's Inc. for Gearity Professional Development School playground improvements
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on March 19, 2024, where it approved the final reading of a new math curriculum adoption. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions (resignations, terminations, new appointments, status changes, extended time) and financial reports for February 2024. Additionally, the board discussed facilities planning and entered executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved Math Curriculum Adoption (final reading)
- Approved resignation of bus driver Monica Williams
- Approved termination of bus driver Jeanette Donald due to unsuccessful probation
- Approved new appointments including Lillian Deadwyler (lunchroom non-paraprofessional) and Ruby Tugeau (lifeguard)
- Approved financial reports for February 2024
Board Retreat
This is a board retreat for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, held on March 16, 2024. The board will receive briefings from multiple departments, including HR, business services, communications, curriculum, and student services, followed by a superintendent update. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal decisions listed except adjournment.
- Department briefings from HR & Operations, Business Services, Communications, Curriculum & Instruction, and others
- Superintendent update
- Board retreat held at 2155 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, OH
- No specific contracts or dollar amounts listed
Special Session
This is a special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education. The agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, a board equity training session, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.
- Roll call
- Board equity training
- Adjournment
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a work session to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions and finance items, including retirements, resignations, new appointments, and purchase order payments. The board will also receive an informational presentation on first-semester data from district administrators.
- Approval of retirement for Linda Honey-Dixon, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, effective 5/31/2024
- Approval of resignations for two intervention specialists and four classified staff, including Craig Carey (IT Support Specialist) and Michelle Price (Lunch Non-Paraprofessional)
- New appointment of Hunter Donahoo as 4th Grade Long Term Substitute at Noble Elementary School at $260.52/day
- Approval of purchase order payments totaling $131,003.22 to Bluum USA, Apple Bridge Consulting, and McKeon Education Group
- FY24 appropriations amendment of $2,500 for Rotary - Special Services Fund
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding a special session to consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions: hiring a new social studies teacher, approving three coaching stipends, and changing a staff member's status to interim elementary school principal. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Hire John Vidoli as Social Studies Teacher at Cleveland Heights High School, $68,033 (prorated to $24,095.12 for 68 days), effective 2/21/2024
- Approve coaching stipends: Brittany DeMudd (Track Boys Head Coach, Monticello Middle School, $2,994), Kevin Horter (Baseball Head Coach, Roxboro Middle School, $2,994), Jerrold Nash (Baseball Head Coach, Monticello Middle School, $2,994)
- Change Joi Mahoney-Curry from Title 1 Lead at Boulevard Elementary School ($105,400) to Interim Elementary School Principal ($114,006, prorated to $46,639.90 for 90 days), effective 2/13/2024
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session with an executive session first to discuss security arrangements and personnel matters. The public portion includes recognition of MLK essay contest winners and student reports, followed by public comments. The main business is a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, a termination, new appointments, and a status change), and other routine items.
- Approval of retirements for 5 certified staff, including teachers Brooks, Clark, Fatica, Pollard, and Sweeney, effective 5/31/2024
- Approval of resignations for 2 certified and 6 classified staff, including teachers King and Meaders
- Approval of termination for lunch non-paraprofessional Imani Anderson due to unsuccessful probation
- Approval of new appointments including Academic Success Tutor Jose Fontanez at $25.00/hour and lunch non-paraprofessional Darlene Bolden at $14.26/hour
- Approval of supplemental coaching assignments with salaries ranging from $749 to $3,743
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on January 23, 2024, beginning with an executive session to discuss confidential economic development negotiations. The board then approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, business services, and finance items, including retirements, resignations, a termination, new appointments, salary changes, and a heating/air conditioning bid.
- Approved retirements for Ellen Bergman, Betsy Race, Carolyn Edwards, and Michael Lauer
- Approved resignations for Nathaniel Westrich, Shun Rassoul (Stewart), and Aaron Rodgers
- Approved unilateral termination of Theodore Dixon, ALC, Canterbury Elementary School, effective January 12, 2024
- Approved new appointments including paraprofessionals and athletic coaches at Cleveland Heights High School
- Approved resolution accepting bid from Northeast Mechanical dba Westland Heating and Air Conditioning
Organizational Meeting
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in new members Gabe Crenshaw and Phil Trimble, electing a president and vice president, and appointing a treasurer pro tem. The board approved a consent agenda covering routine business such as meeting dates, board compensation, legal counsel, cashiers, petty cash, mileage rate, tax budget, and property assessment complaints.
- Elected board president and vice president for 2024
- Appointed a board member as Treasurer Pro Tem
- Approved 2024 regular meeting dates: first Tuesday monthly, 7:00 PM, except December on third Tuesday
- Set board member remuneration at maximum allowed by Ohio law
- Approved 2024 IRS mileage rate of 67 cents per mile
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on January 9, 2024, primarily approving a consent agenda that included meeting minutes, personnel actions, and business services. The board also recognized School Board Recognition Month and Tiger Team Members of the Month. Public comments were welcomed, and the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved resignations of certified and classified staff, including Jordi Brunet-Espuela and Carla Campbell
- Approved new appointments, including bus driver Freda Bussey at $20.83/hour and administrative assistant Sonya Sims at $38,892/year
- Approved change of status for numerous paraprofessionals and other staff from probation to regular status
- Approved name change for Tiffany Rowan to Tiffany Williams
- Recognized Tiger Team Members of the Month for December across multiple schools