Cleveland Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2020
26 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 Alternative Tax Budget and authorizing the acceptance of over $1 million in grants and transportation funds from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. The meeting also includes resolutions to approve hiring, reclassifying staff, and amending the 2020-2021 school calendar.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 Alternative Tax Budget
- Acceptance of $1,000,000.00 in RTA transportation tickets
- Acceptance of grants from Ohio Department of Education and Job and Family Services
- Acceptance of gifts from United Healthcare Services and other foundations
- Amendment of 2020-2021 school calendar to reschedule parent-teacher conferences
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a virtual work session to discuss approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Alternative Tax Budget, accepting various grants, and amending the 2020-2021 school calendar to reschedule parent-teacher conferences.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Alternative Tax Budget
- Accepting grants from Ohio Dept. of Education and Job & Family Services
- Accepting gifts from United Healthcare Services and other foundations
- Agreement with GCRTA for up to $1,000,000 in transportation tickets
- Amending 2020-2021 school calendar to reschedule parent-teacher conferences
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board will meet virtually to approve the five-year financial forecast, accept various grants and gifts, and authorize personnel actions. The board will also vote on a resolution supporting Ohio's fair school funding plan.
- Approval of five-year financial forecast
- Resolution supporting Ohio fair school funding plan
- Acceptance of grants from Ohio Collaborative for Educating Remotely
- Acceptance of gifts from Robert D. Gries and Jewish Federation of Cleveland
- Authorization to accept gifts and grants from Envision Excellence in STEM Education Inc.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Leadership and Development Session - 8:45 AM
This is a leadership and development session for the Cleveland Municipal School District Board, not a regular business meeting. The board will participate in a post-levy priority planning simulation and receive updates on managing COVID-19, including a public dashboard and timeline for January 2021 learning. Mayor Frank Jackson is scheduled to address the board.
- Post-levy priority planning simulation with financial context and 5-year forecast modeling
- Update on COVID-19 reporting, public dashboard, and criteria for January 2021 learning environment
- Greetings from Mayor Frank Jackson
- Warm-up activity on social emotional learning
- Board evaluation of the development session
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session where board members will discuss several resolutions before a final vote on November 17. Items include adopting a five-year financial forecast, accepting state and private grants, a property exchange with the City of Cleveland, a permanent easement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and staff employment changes.
- Discussion of adopting the five-year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures (5.01)
- Authorizing acceptance of grants from the Ohio Collaborative for Educating Remotely and Transforming Schools Fund (5.02)
- Authorizing property exchange agreement with the City of Cleveland (6.02)
- Authorizing permanent easement agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (6.03)
- Purchase order to PowerSchool Group LLC for online performance management system renewal not to exceed $85,585.69 (7.05)
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions including a financial recovery plan and the acceptance of various grants. The meeting also includes discussions regarding property sale/leaseback agreements and personnel actions.
- Adoption of a report to the State of Ohio describing 2019-2020 school year performance
- Adoption and submission of a Financial Recovery Plan to the Ohio Department of Education
- Acceptance of grants from Cuyahoga County, including multiple UPK payments totaling $373,952
- Property sale/leaseback agreement for the former Margaret Ireland School with Magnet
- Authorization to offer unused school buildings to community schools
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board is reviewing several financial and operational resolutions, including a five-year financial forecast and a recovery plan for the Ohio Department of Education. The session also covers the acceptance of various grants and a property agreement for a former school building.
- Proposed sale/leaseback agreement with Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Inc (Magnet) for the former Margaret Ireland School
- Proposed five-year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures
- Proposed financial recovery plan for submission to the Ohio Department of Education
- Acceptance of grants including Cuyahoga County UPK funds ranging from $25,672 to $129,000
- Authorization to offer unused school buildings to community schools per Ohio Revised Code
Records Commission Virtual Meeting - 6:00 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Records Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from 2016 and document the disposal of records according to the district's retention schedule.
- Approval of June 28, 2016 Commission minutes
- Motion to document disposal of records per retention schedule
- Virtual meeting held on September 22, 2020
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The board will vote on resolutions including the FY2021 budget, acceptance of grants, a printer contract, and a property sale/leaseback. They will also consider amending the school calendar due to the pandemic and modifying community school sponsorship contracts.
- Adopt Fiscal Year 2021 annual appropriation measure (budget)
- Accept grants from Ohio Department of Education and private foundations including George Gund, Key Bank, and Dollar Bank
- Authorize up to $539,000/year for a multi-function printer contract with Meritech (Kyocera dealer)
- Authorize property sale/leaseback of former Professional Development Center to Village of Bratenahl
- Modify sponsorship contracts with nine community schools sponsored by the district
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will discuss multiple resolutions, including appointing members to the Ohio School Boards Association, adopting policies on graduation plans and sick‑leave donations, and approving the FY 2021 annual appropriation. Financial actions include accepting state education grants, authorizing a garage rental agreement, and approving a Blackboard web‑hosting purchase order. Operational items cover a $539,000‑per‑year multi‑function printer contract and a property sale/leaseback with the Village of Bratenahl.
- Approve a 60‑month Meritech multi‑function printer contract, up to $539,000 per year
- Adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Appropriation Measure
- Authorize acceptance of Ohio Department of Education grants for multiple programs
- Approve a month‑to‑month garage rental with 49th Street Properties LLC, not to exceed $37,640.28
- Approve a Blackboard purchase order for web hosting and CMS services, up to $164,656.97
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider approving resolutions for transportation contracts, fuel purchases, and grant funding to support operations and student services for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Authorize up to $5.5M for special education and foster student transportation
- Authorize up to $1.6M for fuel purchases via Ohio Schools Council Co-Operative
- Authorize up to $1.5M for transportation maintenance parts and services
- Authorize acceptance of grants from Ohio Department of Education and foundations
- Approve appointment to Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees
Cleveland Municipal School District Special Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider resolutions to approve the 2020-2021 school reopening and remote learning plans, amend the school calendar, and authorize contracts for special education transportation and student tracking software.
- Approval of 2020-2021 school reopening and remote learning plan
- Amendment to 2020-2021 school calendar
- Authorization of up to $5.5M for special education transportation
- Authorization of up to $100K for student tracking software
- Ratification of emergency CEO actions for COVID-19 grants
Cleveland Municipal School District Special Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is considering several resolutions, including a proposal to submit a tax levy renewal and increase to district electors. The board will also consider authorizing legal action against the U.S. Department of Education and purchasing materials for the 2020-2021 school reopening plan.
- Resolution to submit a question to electors regarding a tax levy renewal and increase
- Resolution authorizing legal action against the Secretary of Education and the U.S. Department of Education regarding CARES Act funding
- Resolution authorizing purchases for the 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan
Cleveland Municipal School District Special Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education is meeting to consider a resolution regarding a tax levy. The session includes a report from CEO Eric S. Gordon and a scheduled executive session.
- Resolution to renew an existing 15 mill tax levy
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board is meeting to decide on the closure of school buildings at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. The body is also considering the adoption of the FY2021 annual temporary appropriation measure and various community school sponsorship contracts.
- Resolution to close school buildings and assign students for the 2020-2021 school year
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Temporary Appropriation Measure
- Lease with Montessori Development Partnerships for Stonebrook Montessori School property
- Sponsorship contracts for Lakeshore Intergenerational School and Wings Academy 1
- CEO authority to enter contracts and purchase orders up to $50,000 for FY2021
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education holds a virtual work session to discuss resolutions slated for a June 23 board meeting. Items include closing school buildings at the end of the 2019-2020 year, leasing the Stonebrook Montessori School property, and renewing sponsorship contracts for seven community schools. Financial measures cover final FY2020 appropriation adjustments, a temporary FY2021 appropriation, and delegating CEO purchasing authority up to $50,000. No final votes are taken at this work session.
- Authorizing the closing of school buildings and reassigning students for 2020-2021
- Authorizing a lease with Montessori Development Partnerships for the Stonebrook Montessori School property
- Renewing sponsorship contracts for two community schools and amending contracts for five others
- Authorizing final appropriation adjustments to FY2020 and adopting temporary FY2021 appropriation
- Delegating CEO authority to enter contracts up to $50,000 and authorizing up to $900,000 in purchasing card expenditures
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider a series of resolutions, including a $13,500,000 authorization for food, supplies and services for student meals in the 2020‑2021 school year. Other items include OHSAA membership, emergency Covid‑19 authority for the CEO, a five‑year financial forecast, and several vendor contracts. The meeting also features routine items such as approval of minutes, the CEO’s report, and public comment.
- Authorize up to $13,500,000 for student breakfasts, lunches, summer, supper and snack programs (Resolution 9.01)
- Amend transportation maintenance spending limit to $1,350,000, adding $150,000 (Resolution 9.02)
- Approve $80,325 purchase order for X‑Ray unit service with Smiths Detection (Resolution 9.03)
- Authorize intent to enter sponsorship agreement with Lakeshore Intergenerational School (Resolution 10.01)
- Approve membership for the 2020‑2021 Ohio High School Athletic Association season (Resolution 7.01)
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions for future action, including financial forecasts and emergency COVID-19 powers for the CEO. The session covers operational contracts for school maintenance and potential sponsorship agreements for schools.
- Purchase of food and supplies for student nutrition programs not to exceed $13,500,000.00
- Resolution authorizing the CEO to take emergency action related to the Covid-19 pandemic
- Adoption of the five-year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures
- Maintenance agreement with Smiths Detection for X-ray units not to exceed $80,325.00
- Intent to enter sponsorship agreements with Lakeshore Intergenerational School and Wings Academy
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing certain employee pay during the coronavirus pandemic and accepting gifts and grants from multiple organizations including the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. The board will also approve new hires, reclassifications, and separations, and hear the CEO's report. The meeting is being held virtually.
- Resolution authorizing certain employee pay during the coronavirus pandemic
- Accepting gifts and grants from CEOGC, Cleveland Clinic, Ireland Foundation, and others including the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
- Authorizing employment of teaching, non-teaching, and school-based administrative staff
- Authorizing reclassification of employees
- Accepting retirements, resignations, and other separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board is meeting via a virtual work session to review several resolutions. Key items include funding for facility repairs, the naming of new school buildings, and the acceptance of various grants.
- Ratification of up to $4,000,000 for professional design services and school repairs from April 2020 through June 2021
- Increasing cab and van vendor contract limit from $6,000,000 to $6,500,000
- Increasing fuel purchase limit for transportation operations from $1,200,000 to $1,600,000
- Acceptance of grants from the Ohio Department of Education, The Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, and FIRST
- Proposed shared parking agreement with the City of Cleveland regarding William Cullen Bryant School and Loew Park
Special Board Meeting - 5:30 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via a virtual platform to practice procedural motions, including entering executive session and voting on a resolution. The meeting agenda lists no substantive business items.
- Virtual Board of Education Meeting
- Practice approval of minutes
- Practice voting on a Resolution for Adoption
- Motion to enter Executive Session
- Practice moving to separate space
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss authorizing the opening of new school buildings, accepting various grants, and amending contracts for transportation and fuel. The board will also review resolutions for employee hiring, reclassification, and facility repairs.
- Authorize opening and naming of newly-constructed school buildings
- Accept grants from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and George Gund Foundation
- Amend transportation contracts to increase spending by $500,000
- Authorize shared parking agreement with the City of Cleveland
- Authorize up to $4,000,000 for school facility repairs and design initiatives
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board is meeting to vote on several operational and financial resolutions. Key items include school management agreements, grant acceptances, and technology and health equipment contracts.
- Rescinding the closing of Michael R. White School and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Stonebrook Montessori and Montessori Development Partnerships
- Renewing E-Rate internet and broadband contracts for fiscal year 2020-2021 not to exceed $2,600,000
- Purchase order to School Health Corporation for external automated defibrillators (AED) and services not to exceed $296,205
- Revised agreement with Bard College for the operation of Bard High School Early College Cleveland
- Acceptance of grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and gifts from various foundations including Cleveland Clinic and PNC Foundation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will discuss rescinding the closure of Michael R. White School and authorizing a partnership with Stonebrook Montessori. The session also includes resolutions to accept grants and contracts for AEDs, internet services, and staff hiring.
- Reopening Michael R. White School with Stonebrook Montessori
- Accepting $296,205 for AEDs from School Health Corporation
- Approving $2.6M for E-Rate internet services (FY 2020-2021)
- Authorizing employment of teaching and administrative staff
- Accepting gifts and grants from Cleveland Clinic and PNC Foundation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on resolutions including adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 alternative tax budget and acceptance of grants from multiple foundations and the Ohio Department of Education. The board will also consider distributing Issue 108 funds to partnering community schools and purchasing Swank Movie Licensing for all district schools at $48,697.
- Adopting Fiscal Year 2021 alternative tax budget of the district
- Accepting gifts and grants from foundations including Cleveland Browns Foundation and Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
- Authorizing distribution of Issue 108 funds to qualifying partnering community schools
- Approving $48,697 purchase of public performance site licenses from Swank Movie Licensing USA
- Authorizing employment, reclassification, and separation of teaching and non-teaching staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Organizational Meeting/Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will adopt a schedule for regular meetings and approve resolutions for the 2021 alternative tax budget. The agenda also includes authorizing the acceptance of grants and gifts, approving contracts for movie licensing, and authorizing the hiring, reclassification, and termination of staff.
- Adopting 2020 Board meeting schedule
- Approving 2021 Alternative Tax Budget
- Authorizing $48,697 for movie licensing
- Authorizing hiring, reclassification, and termination of staff
- Accepting grants from Cleveland Browns Foundation and others