Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 16, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves personnel changes, field trips, and financial reports in consent agenda
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, education services, and finance. Personnel items included the resignation of a social studies teacher, new appointments for certified and classified staff, and several status changes. The board also approved four field trips for Cleveland Heights High School students and the November 2025 financial reports and forecast.
- Resignation of LaTonya Gaiter, Social Studies Teacher, effective 12/16/2025
- New appointments: Bethany Goch (English teacher, $278.27/day), Carmen Kottha (social worker, $289.75/day), Laura Poundstone (intervention specialist, $73,976/yr), and three classified staff at $15.02-$19.12/hr
- Approved field trips: AP Science to Belize, Language/Culture to Costa Rica, Boys Varsity Basketball bonding, and Barbershop Convention in Pasadena, CA
- Approved November 2025 Financial Reports and Financial Forecast
- Change of status for Lindsay Baar (Coordinator of Student Services, step/MA increase) and several classified staff
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
50 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
7.5 Hours/Day; 205 Days/Year
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.16 CHHS AP Infield Science Immersion Field Trip to Belize - 2025.12.16 CHHS AP Infield Science Immersion Field Trip to Belize.pdf (1,555 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.11.30 - Monthly Financial Report - November 2025.pdf (6,514 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.16 Resolution to Participate in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund.pdf (193 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.16 Resolution in Opposition to Harmful Immigration Policies and in Support of All Students.pdf (274 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Sat Dec 6, 2025
Board Retreat
Board approves personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and new hires
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a retreat on December 6, 2025, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. The board accepted retirements, resignations, new appointments, and other personnel actions. No other substantive items were discussed.
- Approved retirements: Robert Weaver (Spanish teacher, Baumgardner) effective 6/1/2026; Cary Jackson (Head Custodian, Fairfax) effective 12/31/2025
- Approved resignations: Creed Orme (2nd Grade Teacher, Noble) effective 11/10/2025; Khailand Kirkland (Paraprofessional - SPED, Boulevard) effective 11/25/2025; and several substitute bus drivers
- Approved new appointments: 8 classified staff including paraprofessionals, a school bus monitor, a cleaner, and a nurse paraprofessional; 4 athletic supplemental assignments; 11 other supplemental assignments
- Approved change of status for 7 classified staff and 2 supplemental assignments
- Approved unpaid medical leave for Gerald Minor (Cleaner, CHHS) from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
32 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Dan Heintz yea
7.0 Hours/Day; 195 Days/Year
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
5.0 Hours/Day; 260Days/Year
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.6 - Board Policy 5336 (CLEAN).pdf (77 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.06 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - St. Aloysius-St. Agatha students.pdf (134 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.12.06 - Statement of District Compliance with Nutrition Standards 11.25.25.pdf (344 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.31 - Monthly Financial Report - October 2025.pdf (6,548 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Wed Nov 12, 2025
Library Board Interviews
Board interviews library trustee candidates, appoints one
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Public Library Board of Trustees and appointed one. The board also approved a consent agenda including a new staff appointment and a confidential administrative assistant proposal.
- Interviewed Annette Iwamoto and Robert Shwab for Library Board of Trustees
- Appointed a candidate to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board of Trustees
- Approved new appointment: Pedro Torres, Long Term Substitute - Social Studies at Delisle Options Center, $265.65/day, effective 11/10/2025
- Approved confidential executive administrative assistant proposal (details in board members' hands only)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
16 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Nov 4, 2025
Regular Session
Board to approve consent agenda with personnel hires, tenure, and settlement
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session, starting with an executive session for personnel and security matters, followed by public comments and recognitions. The main action is approval of the consent agenda, which includes meeting minutes, personnel appointments, status changes, a tenure grant, extended time, and a settlement agreement. The board will also hear a student report and statements from the public.
- Approval of new appointments including athletic coaches (e.g., Lisa Cotturo, Bowling Head Coach, $5,913; Jeremy Holmes, Ice Hockey Asst. Coach, $3,942)
- Approval of change of status for Rachel Kraus (Administrative Assistant to Staff Assistant, $45,184 prorated) and others
- Grant of continuing contract (tenure) to Brigitte Pronty, AVID Teacher at Baumgardner
- Approval of settlement agreement, release and waiver (details in hands of Board only)
- Approval of meeting minutes for October 7 and October 21, 2025
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
33 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.11.04 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Laurel School additional students.pdf (138 KB)
3 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.11.04 Resolution Declaring a State of Food Emergency.docx.pdf (86 KB)
3 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Oct 21, 2025
Work Session
Board approves consent agenda with personnel changes and new hires
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on October 21, 2025, where they approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. This included retirements, resignations, new appointments, and other routine personnel actions. The meeting was largely procedural, with all items passed by a unanimous vote.
- Approved retirements of Tamar Gray, Michael Jones, and Kathleen Kotnik, effective June 2026
- Approved resignations of four classified staff members, including Samir Bolden and Vida Johnson
- Approved new appointments including long-term substitute teachers Peter Dilalla ($301.05/day) and Linda Honey-Dixon ($282.57/day)
- Approved supplemental athletic coaching contracts, including Brittany Billups as Gymnastics Head Coach ($1,577) and Daniel Budin as Swimming Boys Head Coach ($5,913)
- Approved a vacation transfer of 9 days for Sean Patton from ESCNEO
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
50 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
7.5 Hours/Day; 205 Days/Year
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.21 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Hathaway Brown School additional students.pdf (133 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
10.21.2025 CH UH CHUH Pool Shared Use.pdf (152 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.30 - Monthly Financial Report - September 2025.pdf (6,630 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Oct 7, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves consent agenda with personnel changes and retirements
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on October 7, 2025, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The board then approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new appointments, salary changes, status changes), and other routine items. The meeting also included recognition of students and staff.
- Approved retirements: Nancy Ballou (Career Tech, CHHS) and Amy Bloomberg (Media Specialist, CHHS) effective 6/1/2026; Vivian Gatta (Staff Assistant, BOE) effective 12/31/2025
- Approved new appointments including 9 classified staff (e.g., Candace Arrington, Lunchroom Supervisor at Oxford, $18.38/hr) and 5 summer Jumpstart teachers at $44.00/hr
- Approved supplemental athletic coaching stipends, e.g., Karen Battle (Girls Basketball Head Coach, CHHS) $8,672; Ernest Bremer (Boys Basketball Head Coach, CHHS) $8,672
- Approved salary changes for Colleen Young and Laura Preston (Step 14, MA+20 to MA+30) effective 8/14/2025
- Approved change of status for Mary Catherine Knight, Megan Osborne, Stacey Weber, and Adriana November
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
50 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
7.5 Hours/Day, 0.5 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.07 Heights Symphony and Symphonic Winds - 2025.10.07 Heights Symphony and Symphonic Winds .pdf (448 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.07 - October Donations.pdf (274 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.07 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Hawken School.pdf (137 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.10.07 - October 2025 Quarterly Contracts.pdf (319 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Sep 23, 2025
Special Session
Board to hear update on Severance Center development project
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is holding a special session to receive an information-only presentation on the Severance Center Development Project. The board also voted to remove the consent agenda, which contained no items. The meeting includes procedural roll call and adjournment.
- Information item: Severance Center Development Project presented by Ryan Porter
- Removal of consent agenda (no items included)
- Roll call and adjournment
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025
Work Session
Board approves consent agenda with personnel changes and stipends
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on September 16, 2025, where they approved a consent agenda covering personnel, business services, and finance items. This included accepting resignations, appointing new staff, and approving supplemental assignments for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting was largely procedural, with all votes carried unanimously.
- Approved resignations of six classified staff members, effective August 29 to September 22, 2025.
- Approved new appointments including two certificated staff (Donovan Thompson, $40,407; Victoria Weisberg, $80,677) and seven classified staff with hourly rates from $14.80 to $19.12.
- Approved supplemental assignments for 2025-2026, including stipends for team leaders ($3,154), PBIS ($1,183), and various club advisors (e.g., Robotics $3,942, Yearbook $3,942).
- Consent agenda included categories B (Personnel), C (Business Services), and D (Finance).
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE; Step 6, MA+40
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.16 - REVISED 8.26.25 Resolution Declaring Transportation Inpractical - Hawken School.pdf (169 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.08.31 - Monthly Financial Report - August 2025.pdf (6,366 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.16 - FY26 Permanent Appropriations (1).pdf (184 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.16 September 2025 Strategic Plan Work Session _ Goals 1-2.pdf (954 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025
Regular Session
Board to enter executive session on personnel and legal matters
The Board of Education will convene in executive session to discuss employee appointments, discipline, and pending litigation, then reconvene to approve a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, field trips, and donations. The meeting includes a recognition of Dr. Shu Hui Lin as Ohio Master Teacher of the Year and a public comment period.
- Executive session under Ohio law for personnel and legal disputes
- Recognition of Dr. Shu Hui Lin as 2025 Ohio Master Teacher of the Year
- Approval of retirements, resignations, and new appointments including salaries up to $49,043
- Donation of $1,250 from OHSAA to Heights High School Athletics
- Approval of field trips for CHHS XL Track Meet and Culinary Arts
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
40 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.02 CHHS XL Track Meet - 2025.09.02 CHHS Track Field Trip .pdf (798 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.02 - September Donations_001.pdf (463 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.09.02 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Citizens Academy Southeast.pdf (135 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Aug 26, 2025
Work Session
Board approves personnel changes, budget amendments, and strategic plan update
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a work session to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions (resignations, terminations, new hires, status changes), business services (transportation impracticality resolution for Hawken School), and finance items (July 2025 financial reports, FY26 appropriations amendment, OSBA delegate appointment). The board will also receive an update on Strategic Plan Goals 4 and 5.
- Approval of new appointments including Nicolas Sabet as Social Studies Teacher at CHHS ($69,333) and three athletic coaches
- Approval of FY26 appropriations amendment shifting funds among state and federal grants, net change -$297,036.61
- Resolution declaring transportation impractical for Hawken School
- Approval of resignations (Jean Downing) and terminations (Erica Biggs, Sykani Wingard)
- Strategic Plan Update on Goals 4 and 5 presented by district administrators
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
18 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
3 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE; Step 6, MA+40
3 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.08.26 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Hawken School.pdf (171 KB)
3 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.07.31 - Monthly Financial Report - July 2025.pdf (6,374 KB)
3 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Thu Aug 14, 2025
Special Session
Board approves personnel moves including retirements, resignations, and new hires
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a special session on August 14, 2025, to discuss and approve personnel items. The board entered executive session to consider the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or official. In open session, they approved a consent agenda covering retirements, resignations, new appointments, changes of status, and extended time for staff.
- Approved retirements: Mark Sack (Social Studies Teacher, CHHS) and Debora Holland (Administrative Assistant, CHHS)
- Approved resignations of five classified staff members, including Vinnett Brown, Courtney Dimenna, Lisa Johnson, Matthew Longino, and Alyssa Martinez
- Approved new appointments for certificated staff (e.g., Leatrice Clark, $295.40/day; Ayanna Lyons, $49,277/year) and classified staff (e.g., Michael Jones, School Bus Driver, $20.55/hour)
- Approved supplemental assignments for marching band ($8,672 for Nicholas Marzuola) and athletic coaches ($3,154 each for Jason Jeske, Willie Smith, Chris Ticconi)
- Approved change of status for Jennifer Yaich-Parks (salary increase from $73,620 to $75,788) and others
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
28 yea · 6 not_present
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present
1.0 FTE
4 yea · 1 not_present
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present
1.0 fte; Step 1, MA
4 yea · 1 not_present
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis not_present
Mon Aug 11, 2025
Special Session
Board to hold executive session on employee matters
This is a special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education. The board will immediately convene in executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of an employee or official. No public votes or decisions on other items are scheduled.
- Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Reconvene in open session after executive session
- Adjournment of the special session
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves personnel changes including new hires and resignations
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is meeting for a regular session on August 5, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, with the board set to approve a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, education services, business services, and finance items. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Approval of resignations: Ntianu Cloud (Social Studies Teacher, Delisle), Alex Alexander (Cleaner, CHHS), Betty James (Lunch Non-Paraprofessional, Roxboro El.), Dominic Newton (Paraprofessional - SPED), James Wren (Cleaner, Roxboro Elementary)
- Approval of staff separations due to grant ending: Myrtis Dove, Sabrina Green, Erin Hill, Le'niyah McCullough, Lailie Taylor (various positions at Boulevard and Oxford)
- Approval of new appointments including certificated staff (e.g., Amanda Aguirre, $78,361; Lisa Simon, $77,513) and classified staff (e.g., Brandon Copeland, $15.02/hr; Patrick Dooner, $26,349/yr)
- Approval of supplemental athletic assignments: Megan Sims (Cheerleader Advisor, $3,942), Gerry Beauchamp (Faculty Mgr, $9,172), Andre Scott (Football Head Coach-Grade 7, $3,942)
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
45 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE; Step 6, MA+40
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
3.25 Days (6 Hours/Day)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.08.05 - August Donations.pdf (241 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Wed Jul 16, 2025
Work Session
Board approves personnel changes, financial reports, and FY26 budget amendment
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that included an executive session to discuss employee matters. The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions (resignations, new appointments, terminations, status changes, extended time) and finance items (monthly financial reports, five-year forecast, and a $135,853.44 appropriations amendment).
- Approved resignations of 7 certified and classified staff, including Allison Factor (Intervention Specialist, Fairfax) and David Miller (Computer Science, CHHS)
- Approved new appointments for 7 certificated staff (salaries $52,677–$78,104) and 1 classified staff ($38.52/hour), plus 18 athletic supplemental assignments (up to $8,672)
- Approved termination due to unsuccessful probation for James Wren, Cleaner at Roxboro Elementary
- Approved FY26 appropriations amendment totaling $135,853.44 for Auxiliary Services and Miscellaneous Federal Grants funds
- Approved extended time for 6 personnel, including 20 days for Bryce Jones and Willie Newton at CHHS
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
40 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.30 - Monthly Financial Report - June 2025.pdf (6,452 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jul 8, 2025
Special Session
Board to hold executive session on employee employment or dismissal
This is a special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education. The board will immediately convene in executive session to consider the employment or dismissal of a public employee, as permitted by Ohio law. No other business or public discussion is scheduled.
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) to consider employment or dismissal of a public employee
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Dan Heintz yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jul 1, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves $615K bus purchase and $596K insurance premium
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on July 1, 2025, where it approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, business services, and finance items. Key actions included purchasing four school buses for $615,108, approving a $596,591 insurance proposal, and accepting several personnel resignations and appointments. The meeting also included a public comment period and a retirement reception for CFO Scott Gainer.
- Approved purchase of 4 seventy-two passenger buses from Myers Equipment Corp for $153,777 each, total $615,108
- Approved 2025-2026 property, liability, and fleet insurance from S.O.R.S.A. for $596,591
- Approved resignations of 5 staff members, including teachers Caitlyn Klesta and Mary Turk, effective 6/30/2025
- Approved new appointments including Caitlin Sabo as Coordinator of Student Services - Climate & Culture
- Accepted donations: $50 to Monticello Middle School and sheet music valued at $300 to Heights High School
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.07.01 - July 2025 Quarterly Contracts.pdf (76 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.07.01 - July Donations.pdf (71 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.07.01 - SORSA Participation Agreement 2025-2026.pdf (3,240 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025
Work Session
Board approves personnel hires, resignations, and fund transfers
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that included an executive session to discuss a property sale. The board approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions and financial reports, including new appointments, resignations, and fund transfers.
- Approved resignations including Patrice Perry (Lunch Non-Paraprofessional, Fairfax) effective 5/29/2025
- Approved new appointments including Courtney Gardner (CHHS Assistant Principal, $Step 2 MA) and Alissa Levy (Monticello Assistant Principal, $Step 2 MA+20)
- Approved fund transfers: $217,655.21 from General Fund to Athletics, $34,740.07 to Drama Production, $3,319.83 to Cosmetology Fund
- Approved resolution to suspend employee without pay and a Last Chance Agreement for a classified staff member
- Approved Financial Reports and Five-Year Forecast for May 2025
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
72 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
8 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.05.31 - Monthly Financial Report - May 2025.pdf (6,392 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.24 - CHUH Public Library Alternative Tax Budget FY26.pdf (113 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.24 - BOE Resolution for EAPSC.docx
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jun 3, 2025
Regular Session
Board appoints new CFO/Treasurer at $170,000 salary
The Board of Education will vote on appointing Angèle Latham as CFO/Treasurer for a three-year term starting August 1, 2025, at a salary of $170,000. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with personnel changes, field trips, and other routine items. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation.
- Appointment of Angèle Latham as CFO/Treasurer at $170,000/year from Aug 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028
- Resignation of Brigitte Pronty, Assistant Principal at Monticello, effective July 31, 2025
- New appointments include Jenna Cahn (Boulevard 4th Grade Teacher) and Morgan Debevec (Boulevard 1st Grade Teacher)
- Approval of field trips: CHHS Varsity Track State Meet (June 5-7) and Gear Up Ohio Wesleyan University (June 28-July 1)
- Executive session held to discuss disputes subject to pending or imminent court action
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
75 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.03 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Citizens Academy Southeast.pdf (105 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.03 - June Donations.pdf (473 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.03 Resolution In Support of LGBTQ Students, Staff & Families.pdf (113 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.03 OSBA Special Education Platform Resolution 2025.pdf (121 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.06.03 OSBA FSFP Platform Resolution 2025.pdf (294 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue May 27, 2025
Special Session
Board enters executive session on employee personnel matter
This special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education consists solely of an executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of a district employee or official. No public votes on policy, budget, or programs are scheduled. The meeting is limited to procedural actions: entering and then reconvening from closed session before adjourning.
- Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to adjourn into executive session carried unanimously (5-0)
- Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously (5-0)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue May 20, 2025
Work Session
Board approves personnel changes including new chief of HR and operations
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items. The agenda includes retirements, resignations, new appointments, and contract changes for staff across the district.
- Approval of Sean Patton as Chief of HR and Operations (3-year contract, Step 2, MA+10)
- Approval of LaChaunne Perry as Elementary Principal at Oxford Elementary (3-year contract, Step 3, MA+50)
- Approval of retirements: Prevella Padgett (Roxboro Elementary, effective 7/1/2025)
- Approval of resignations: LaChaunne Perry (Assistant Principal, CHHS) and Toni White (Principal, Oxford), effective 7/31/2025
- Approval of continuing contracts for Melissa Argie, Laura Delambo, and Pamela Kuhn
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
48 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.04.30 - Monthly Financial Report - April 2025.pdf (5,891 KB)
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Mon May 12, 2025
Special Session
Board enters executive session to discuss employee personnel matters
This is a procedural special session of the Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of a district employee or official. No public decisions or discussions on other topics are scheduled.
- Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion made by Jodi Sourini, seconded by Dan Heintz
- Meeting held at 2155 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Thu May 8, 2025
Special Session
Board enters executive session to discuss employee personnel matters
This special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education consists entirely of an executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of a district employee or official. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and then reconvened briefly to adjourn the public meeting. No other business was conducted.
- Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter executive session made by Gabe Crenshaw, seconded by Dan Heintz
- Meeting held at 2155 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, OH
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Mon May 5, 2025
Regular Session
Board to hold executive session on property sale and labor negotiations
The Board of Education will convene an executive session to discuss the sale of property at competitive bidding and to prepare for employee contract negotiations. The regular session will include recognitions, public comments, and approval of a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, and financial items.
- Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(2) for property sale and (G)(4) for employee negotiations
- Approval of consent agenda including retirement of Edward Stair (Assistant Custodian, Delisle)
- Resignations of Emalee Stewart (Science Teacher, CHHS) and Kimberly Joseph (Paraprofessional, Boulevard)
- New appointments for summer assignments, including teachers at $42.00/hour and paraprofessionals at various rates
- Recognition of student award winners and Tiger Team Members of the Month for March and April
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
59 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.05.05 - May Donations.pdf (436 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.03.31 - Monthly Financial Report - March 2025.pdf (5,889 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.05.05 Pre-K Curriculum Recommendation (2025).pdf (5,968 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.05.05 Resolution in Support of FSFP.pdf (75 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.05.05 Resolution in Opposition to Cash Reserve Caps.pdf (50 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Mon Apr 28, 2025
Library Board Interviews
Board approves retirements, resignations, and new hires in consent agenda
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education met on April 28, 2025, primarily to conduct interviews for the Library Board. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, business services, and finance items, including retirements, resignations, new appointments, and an appropriations amendment.
- Approved retirements of four certified staff, including Kristie Cooper Kercher (Delisle) and David Nobles (Delisle), effective by July 31, 2025.
- Accepted resignation of Assistant Superintendent Paul Lombardo, effective July 31, 2025, and several other staff resignations.
- Approved new appointments, including Samuel Gifford as Director of Business and Operations (1-year contract, Step 4, MA+40) and several classified staff positions.
- Approved resolutions declaring transportation impractical for Bella Academy of Excellence and St. Aloysius-St. Agatha.
- Approved FY25 appropriations amendment transferring $106,250 from Public School Preschool Fund to Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund.
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
45 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.04.28 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Bella Academy of Excellence.pdf .pdf (103 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Thu Apr 17, 2025
Special Session
Board approves non-discrimination resolution
The Board of Education held a special session and voted unanimously to approve a resolution affirming compliance with law and commitment to a non-discriminatory learning environment. The meeting included roll call and adjournment.
- Resolution to Affirm Compliance with Law and Commitment to a Non-Discriminatory Learning Environment approved unanimously
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Special Session
Board holds executive session on pending court disputes
This special session of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education is limited to an executive session to discuss disputes subject to pending or imminent court action with legal counsel. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and then reconvened and adjourned without any public action items.
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(3) for legal counsel discussion
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned after reconvening
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Apr 1, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves personnel changes, retirements, and new hires
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a regular session following an executive session on personnel and legal matters. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new appointments, status changes), and resolutions for retire-rehire procedures. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.
- Approval of retirements for bus driver Shirlene Bryant and confidential administrative assistant Lunetta Clark
- New appointment of Curtis Washington as Supervisor of Transportation at $91,502.32 per year
- Resignation of Spanish teacher Abiola Adeyemon from Cleveland Heights High School
- Retire-rehire resolutions for non-teaching employees Lunetta Clark and James Patton Jr.
- Athletics update from Athletic Director Joseph D'Amato
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2020.04.01 - April Donations.pdf (179 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.04.01 - Kids Link School.pdf (411 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.04.01 - Tax Rate Resolution FY26 - CHUH CSD.pdf (367 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.04.01 CHUH Third Grade Testing Resolution 25-26.pdf (91 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Work Session
Board approves consent agenda with personnel changes and finance items
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on March 18, 2025, approving a consent agenda that included personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new appointments, status changes, leaves, and extended time) and finance items (February 2025 financial reports and an FY25 appropriations amendment). The board also discussed a Pre-K curriculum adoption as an information item.
- Approved retirement of Michelle Carder, Lunchroom Supervisor (Noble)/Bus Monitor (District), effective 6/1/2025
- Approved new appointments including Payge Bass as Administrative Assistant - Accounting at $48,446/year and Ricardo Newman as Board of Education Operations Manager
- Approved FY25 appropriations amendment totaling $843,277.56 (Food Services Fund $780,000, Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund $63,277.56)
- Discussed Pre-K curriculum adoption (2nd reading) presented by Amanda Zapotechne and Danielle Foran
- Approved February 2025 financial reports
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.02.28 - Monthly Financial Report - February 2025.pdf (5,886 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.03.18 21st Century Programs BOE Mtg.pdf (921 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Regular Session
Board to discuss treasurer search firm, approve consent agenda with personnel moves
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will hold a discussion with a treasurer search firm before the regular session, then vote on a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, appointments), field trips, and other routine items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy or financial decisions beyond standard approvals.
- Discussion with treasurer search firm at 6:00 PM
- Approval of retirements: Sandy Curtis, Sandra Dixon, James Patton Jr., Sharon Thomas
- Approval of new appointments including Gavin Booker (long-term sub, $248.57/day) and 12 athletic coaching stipends ($2,673-$3,818)
- Approval of field trips: CHHS OASL State Conference, Monti/Rox Mid STEM trip, CHHS DECA State Competition
- Approval of Letter of Understanding regarding Deborah Moore retirement incentive
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2025.03.04 2025-2026 OHSAA Membership Resolution.pdf (1,374 KB)
4 yea · 1 nay
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Phil Trimble nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 19, 2025
Special Session
Board of Education conducts interviews for Treasurer search firms
The Board of Education is holding a special session to interview potential candidates for the District Treasurer position. The session includes presentations from Finding Leaders, OSBA, and ESC Western Reserve.
- Finding Leaders (Ed Vittardi) interview
- OSBA (Cheryl Ryan) interview
- ESC Western Reserve (Dan Wilson) interview
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Work Session
Board approves retirements, hires, and $119,610 appropriations amendment
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session that included an executive session for personnel and negotiations, then reconvened to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions and finance items. The board approved retirements, resignations, new appointments, salary changes, status changes, financial reports for January 2025, and an FY25 appropriations amendment totaling $119,610.39.
- Approved retirements: Deborah Moore (Coordinator of Student Services, 7/1/2025), Patricia Smith (Intervention Specialist, Monticello, 5/31/2025), Jill Pompei (AVID/Health, CHHS, 5/30/2025)
- Approved new appointments including Gerry Beauchamp (Intervention Specialist, CHHS) and multiple paraprofessionals and a bus driver trainee
- Approved supplemental athletic coaching stipends ranging from $3,054 to $8,400
- Approved salary change for Kristin Campbell from $102,134 to $103,327
- Approved FY25 appropriations amendment: $30,000 (Public School Support Fund) and $89,610.39 (Auxiliary Services Fund)
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
36 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.01.31 - Monthly Financial Report - January 2025.pdf (5,861 KB)
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Feb 4, 2025
Regular Session
Board approves retirements of treasurer, assistant principal, and transportation supervisor
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting retirements of Treasurer/CFO Scott Gainer, Assistant Principal Denise Lackey, and Transportation Supervisor Scott Smith, as well as resignations of Director of Business & Operations George Petkac and Operations Manager Tige Dague. The meeting also includes recognition of MLK essay contest participants and staff awards.
- Retirement of Treasurer/CFO Scott Gainer effective 7/31/2025
- Retirement of Assistant Principal Denise Lackey (Roxboro Middle) effective 6/23/2025
- Retirement of Transportation Supervisor Scott Smith effective 12/31/2025
- Resignation of Director of Business & Operations George Petkac effective 7/31/2025
- Resignation of Operations Manager Tige Dague effective 6/30/2025
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
52 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
11.25 Hours/Week; $25.00/Hour
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.02.04 CHHS U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.02.04 - February 2025 Donations.pdf (156 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.02.04 - Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Advertising 2024-25.docx (15 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.02.04 Customer_General_Terms_(Cleveland_Heights_Uni).pdf (319 KB)
4 yea
Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025
Work Session
Board to approve retirements, hires, and salary changes for staff
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions including retirements, resignations, new appointments, salary changes, and status changes. The board will also approve financial reports and an appropriations amendment for FY25.
- Approval of retirements for Jennifer Bennett, Melissa Garcar, Stephen Zivanchev, Gregory Boone, and Rebecca Townsend
- Approval of new appointments including Bryce Jones as Dean of Students at Oxford Elementary ($58,226) and Makaila Tepley as Long Term Substitute ($248.57/day)
- Approval of salary changes for 11 staff members effective January 11, 2025
- Approval of FY25 appropriations amendment totaling $13,898.25 across five funds
- Approval of financial reports for December 2024
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
36 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
1.0 FTE
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
5.0 Hours/Day; $26.82/Hour; Step 13, DRIV
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2024.12.31 - Monthly Financial Report - December 2024.pdf (5,890 KB)
4 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025
Regular Session
Board to approve consent agenda with personnel changes and contracts
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, education services, business services, and finance. The agenda includes recognition of a volunteer of the year and student reports, but the main action is the approval of multiple items as a single block.
- Approval of resignations, including bus driver Ronald Banks effective Jan 10, 2025
- New appointments: Aniyah Young (tutor, $25/hr), Meghan Dunphy (paraprofessional, $18.52/hr), Samuel Johnson (security monitor, $23.64/hr), and others
- Change of status for 18 staff members, moving from probation to permanent status
- Approval of a special education student settlement agreement (details confidential)
- Approval of quarterly contracts for Oct-Dec 2024, including agreements with Case Western Reserve University and other vendors
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
40 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2024.01.07 - January 2025 Quarterly Contracts.pdf (50 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
2025.01.07 - Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical - Hawken School.pdf (105 KB)
5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
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5 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025
Organizational Meeting
Board elects officers, approves routine business for 2025
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held its organizational meeting, electing a Board President and Vice President for 2025 and appointing a Treasurer Pro Tem. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting dates, board member remuneration, investment of funds, legal counsel, school cashiers, petty cash funds, and the 2025 mileage rate. An executive session was held to discuss property sale and legal disputes.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2025
- Appointment of a Board member as Treasurer Pro Tem
- Approval of 2025 regular meeting dates (first Tuesday each month, except December on third Tuesday)
- Approval of 2025 IRS standard mileage rate of 70 cents per mile for employee reimbursement
- Approval of $1,500 total in petty cash and change funds
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
100 yea
Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea · Dan Heintz yea · Malia Lewis yea · Jodi Sourini yea · Phil Trimble yea · Gabe Crenshaw yea