Cleveland Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland school board will consider a resolution to spend up to $500,000 to install 300 wall-mounted bottle refilling stations, replacing water fountains, citing COVID-19 urgency. Also on the agenda are resolutions to further review renaming five schools, adopt the FY2023 alternative tax budget, accept grants and gifts, and approve personnel actions.
- Resolution to authorize up to $500,000 for 300 bottle refilling stations due to COVID-19
- Resolution to accept recommendations to further review renaming five schools
- Resolution to adopt the FY2023 alternative tax budget
- Resolution to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Education
- Resolution to accept gifts from Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts and Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Records Commission Meeting - 6:15 PM
This is a procedural meeting of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Records Commission. The body will vote on a motion to document the disposal of records consistent with the district's retention schedule, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approval of minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting
- Motion to document the disposal of records consistent with the school district's record retention schedule
Cleveland Municipal School District Special Board Meeting - 1:45 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education is convening a special meeting to discuss policy with the Mayor-Elect and incoming Cleveland City Council members. The agenda includes opening procedural items and remarks from Design Lab Early College High School students.
- Discussion with Mayor-Elect Justin Bibb
- Discussion with Cleveland City Council Members-Elect
- Remarks from Design Lab Early College High School Civics 2.0 Students
- Certification of Notice of Meeting (Resolution No. 2021-1601(B))
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will discuss and vote on multiple resolutions at this work session, including authorizing up to $500,000 for 300 wall-mounted bottle refilling stations to replace water fountains due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other items include accepting recommendations to further review renaming five schools, distributing Issue 68 funds to partnering community schools, and adopting the fiscal year 2023 alternative tax budget. The board will also consider staff hires, reclassifications, and separations, and may enter executive session for employment and legal matters.
- Resolution to authorize up to $500,000 for 300 wall-mounted bottle refilling stations, citing urgent COVID-19 pandemic circumstances
- Acceptance of School Naming Ad Hoc Work Group recommendations for five schools to receive further community review for possible renaming
- Resolution to distribute Issue 68 partnering community schools funds among qualifying schools
- Adoption of fiscal year 2023 alternative tax budget for the Cleveland Municipal School District
- Authorizing employment of teaching, non-teaching, and school-based administrative staff, plus reclassification and additional compensation for employees
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider several action items, including adopting a five-year financial forecast, accepting grants from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, and Save the Music Foundation, and authorizing design services for Segment Eight construction projects. The board also plans to approve staffing changes, including new hires and reclassifications, and enter into a streaming services contract. Public comment and a CEO report are also on the agenda.
- Adopting a five-year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures
- Accepting grants from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, and Save the Music Foundation
- Authorizing the CEO to work with OFCC on Segment Eight construction projects (design, preconstruction, commissioning)
- Authorizing a contract for streaming services
- Approving employment of teaching and non-teaching staff, reclassifications, and separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions for potential action on November 16, 2021. Discussions include a five-year financial forecast, grant acceptances, and facility construction coordination.
- Adoption of the 2020-2021 school year performance report to the State of Ohio
- Five-year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures
- Acceptance of grants from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, and Save The Music Foundation
- Coordination with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for design and construction services
- Contract for streaming services
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider multiple resolutions at this business meeting. Action items include authorizing up to $7,545,620 for medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance contracts for 2022, approving $2,000,000 for modular classrooms at the former Garrett Morgan School, and accepting a $50,000 purchase offer for the former John Raper School property. The board will also vote on supporting the refreshed Cleveland Plan for Transforming Schools and amending the interscholastic extracurricular eligibility policy.
- Authorizing up to $7,545,620 in health insurance contracts for 2022
- Approving $2,000,000 for modular classrooms as swing space for Segment 8 projects
- Accepting $50,000 purchase offer for former John Raper School property
- Expressing support for the refreshed Cleveland Plan for Transforming Schools
- Accepting grants from state agencies and private foundations (Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, etc.)
Records Commission Meeting - 5:15 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Records Commission will meet to approve the minutes from a prior meeting and document the disposal of records from South High School. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2021.
- Approval of March 23, 2021 Commission minutes
- Motion to document disposal of South High School records
- Meeting at John F. Kennedy High School, 15111 Miles Avenue
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions. These include funding for healthcare insurance, the installation of modular classrooms, and the acceptance of various state and private grants.
- Contracts for medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance not to exceed $7,545,620.00
- Contracts for modular classrooms at the former Garrett Morgan School not to exceed $2,000,000
- Purchase offer for the former John Raper School property in the amount of $50,000
- Support for the Refreshed Cleveland Plan For Transforming Schools
- Acceptance of grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and Ohio Department of Education
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on resolutions including authorizing up to $60 million in CARES, ESSER, and ARP funds for facility repairs and tech upgrades to reduce COVID-19 risk. Other action items include a property exchange with the City of Cleveland, adoption of school naming criteria, acceptance of grants from state and federal sources, and employment approvals. The meeting also includes reports from the CEO and public comment.
- Authorizing up to $60,000,000 for facility repairs and tech upgrades using CARES/ESSER/ARP funds
- Property exchange between CMSD and City of Cleveland involving Forest Hill Parkway, Daniel E. Morgan, Lincoln West, and Clark school sites
- Resolution to adopt school naming criteria based on ad hoc work group recommendations
- Acceptance of grants from Ohio Department of Education, US Department of Education (via Cleveland State), and Cleveland Foundation
- Approval of new teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff hires
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss multiple resolutions slated for a future vote, including authorizing up to $60 million for facility repairs and tech infrastructure improvements using federal funds. Other discussion items include a property exchange with the City of Cleveland, acceptance of state and federal grants, and personnel actions. The board also will consider seeking an exemption from a state report deadline and exercising options on community school data reporting.
- 7.02: Authorizing up to $60,000,000 from CARES, ESSER, and ARP funds for facility repairs and tech upgrades to reduce COVID-19 risk and improve connectivity.
- 7.01: Declaring a property exchange between the district and the City of Cleveland involving former Forest Hill Parkway School, Daniel E. Morgan School, Lincoln West High School, and Clark School.
- 6.02 & 6.03: Accepting grants from the Ohio Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education (via Cleveland State University), and the Cleveland Foundation.
- 5.01: Requesting an exemption from Ohio law requiring a 2020-2021 performance report deadline.
- 9.01-9.04: Approving new hires, reclassifications, additional compensation, and employee separations.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The board will vote on multiple resolutions, including ratifying the CEO's action to open a new online learning school for the 2021-2022 school year, amending the school calendar for start/end times at certain schools, and updating the student dress code. Other action items include authorizing contracts for mail delivery and printer equipment, and accepting various grants.
- Ratify opening new Cleveland Metro Remote School K-12 online learning school
- Amend 2021-2022 school calendar for start and end times at certain schools
- Amend student dress code with new dress expectations policy
- Authorize month-to-month rental with 49th Street Properties LLC for garage storage up to $37,640.28
- Authorize contract with Guaranteed Delivery Service for mail pickup and delivery up to $86,400 per year
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider several resolutions at its June 22 business meeting, including adopting the FY2022 annual appropriation measure, authorizing pandemic-related purchases for the 2021-2022 school year, and approving up to $15.8 million in utility costs. The board will also vote on amending student transportation policy, adopting a blended learning plan, and appointing a Cleveland Public Library trustee.
- Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 annual appropriation measure
- Authorizing up to $15,802,618.00 for utility costs for FY 2021-2022
- Authorizing up to $900,000.00 for purchasing card program with Fifth Third Bank
- Authorizing purchase of materials for 2021-2022 school year due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Appointing a trustee to the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board of Education Leadership Development Session
The Board of Education is holding a leadership development session to review facilities updates and school naming procedures. The meeting includes discussions on capital planning and the process for naming, renaming, or denaming schools.
- Facilities updates presentation including City/Facility Partnership and ESSER Facilities Planning
- Discussion on school naming, renaming, and denaming policies
- Review of requests for school name changes
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board of Education Leadership Development Session
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education held a virtual leadership development session on June 11, 2021, to discuss post-pandemic renewal and career pathways for students.
- CEO Eric Gordon to review Board Leadership Retreat agenda
- Mayor Frank Jackson to address the Board
- Panel discussion on linking students to career pathways and living wage jobs
- Presentation on CMSD's post-pandemic renewal vision
- Discussion on competency-based learning and personalized career pathways
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board is holding a virtual work session to discuss resolutions for the 2021-2022 school year, including pandemic response plans, the FY 2022 budget, and a telework policy. The meeting is procedural and scheduled for June 8, 2021.
- Approval of May 25, 2021 board minutes
- Discussion of 2021-2022 blended learning plan
- Adoption of FY 2022 annual appropriations measure
- Authorization of up to $900,000 in purchasing card expenditures
- Authorization of up to $15,802,618 in utility costs
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting- 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will approve the five‑year financial forecast and authorize several grant acceptances. It will also vote on operational contracts, including a $13,500,000 purchase for student meals, a $144,787 safety‑floor‑matting agreement with Cintas, and a $1,500,000 design services contract for possible ESSER‑eligible improvements. Additional items include a $15,802.16 lease for a radio antenna space and a $80,325 service agreement for X‑ray unit maintenance.
- Adopt the five‑year financial forecast of revenues and expenditures
- Authorize acceptance of grants from the Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Indians Charities, College Football Playoff Foundation, Project Lead The Way, PNC Foundation, and Ohio Department of Education
- Authorize purchase of food, supplies and services for student meals up to $13,500,000 for the 2021‑2022 school year
- Authorize agreement with Cintas Corporation for safety floor matting up to $144,787
- Authorize professional design and construction management services for ESSER‑eligible improvements up to $1,500,000
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District board will discuss amending the 2020-2021 school calendar for pandemic response and approve contracts for food services, safety equipment, and record storage. The meeting is a virtual work session.
- Amending 2020-2021 school calendar
- Approving $13.5M for student food services
- Approving $144,787 for safety floor matting
- Approving $354,918 for record storage at South High School
- Approving $1.5M for ESSER building evaluations
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Special Board Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is meeting to consider a negotiated agreement with the Cleveland Teachers Union AFT Local 279. The meeting includes an executive session to review negotiations regarding public employee compensation and employment terms.
- Resolution to approve a negotiated agreement between the Cleveland Teachers Union AFT Local 279 and the Board of Education
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
This is a regular virtual business meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education. The board will vote on adopting the 2021-2022 school calendar, using the COVID-19 exemption for teacher and administrator evaluations, and authorizing up to $10 million for facility repairs and design services. They will also consider adopting a student code of conduct for the next school year and accepting various grants and gifts.
- Authorizing up to $10,000,000 for repairs and design services at various school buildings from May 2021 through June 2022
- Adopting the 2021-2022 school calendar
- Using the COVID-19 exemption for teacher and school administrator evaluations for the 2020-2021 school year
- Adopting a Student Code of Conduct for the 2021-2022 school year
- Purchasing public performance site licenses for all district schools from Swank Movie Licensing USA for $44,133
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions including a $10,000,000 authorization for school building repairs and design services. Other discussion items include COVID-19 teacher evaluation exemptions and the acceptance of various grants.
- Authorization for school repairs and portfolio design up to $10,000,000
- COVID-19 exemption for teacher and administrator evaluations
- Purchase of public performance site licenses for $44,133.00
- Acceptance of grants from the Ohio Department of Education
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from several organizations including The Cleveland Foundation
Records Commission Virtual Meeting - 6:00 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District's Records Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes from its September 2020 meeting and to authorize the disposal of records consistent with the district's retention schedule. The agenda consists entirely of routine procedural items.
- Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2020 commission meeting
- Motion to document disposal of records per the school district's record retention schedule
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District board will consider several financial resolutions including appropriation adjustments to the FY2021 budget, accepting tax levy rates for 2022, and accepting state and private grants. The board will also vote on personnel actions such as new hires, reclassifications, and separations. The meeting includes a CEO report, public comment, and an executive session.
- Resolution authorizing appropriation adjustments to FY2021 annual appropriation measure
- Resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates for calendar year 2022 and certifying them to the county fiscal officer
- Resolution accepting grants from Ohio Department of Education, including Title I SSI and Title III Immigrant
- Resolution accepting gifts and grants from Brooke and Sean Peppard, Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, Food Research and Action Center, and Project Lead The Way
- Resolutions authorizing employment of teaching and non-teaching staff, reclassifications, and separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider ratifying a resolution to amend the 2020-2021 school calendar to reflect hybrid bell schedule changes and approve resolutions for hiring, reclassifying, and accepting employee separations. The meeting will also include a report from the Chief Executive Officer and a motion to enter executive session.
- Ratifying amendment to 2020-2021 school calendar
- Authorizing employment of teaching and administrative staff
- Authorizing reclassification of employees
- Accepting retirements, resignations, and separations
- Authorizing acceptance of ODE and private grants
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider several resolutions at its February 23 virtual business meeting, including pandemic-related changes to the school calendar, athletic eligibility, and a $3.16 million IT contract. The board will also vote on grant acceptances, staff hiring and separations, and a development agreement with the City of Cleveland.
- Amending the 2020-2021 school calendar with revised start and end times
- Ratifying amended extracurricular eligibility policy for athletics resuming after COVID-19 suspension
- Authorizing district funds to support the Bond Accountability Commission
- Authorizing up to $3,160,000 for E-Rate network equipment, internet, and WAN services for FY2021-2022
- Authorizing employment, reclassification, and separations of teaching and non-teaching staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions, including pandemic-related calendar amendments and IT infrastructure spending. The session covers funding for the Bond Accountability Commission, grant acceptances, and personnel changes.
- Proposed $3,160,000.00 for E-Rate network equipment, cabling, and internet services for FY 2021-2022
- Discussion on amending the 2020-2021 school calendar start and end times
- Proposed acceptance of grants from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Martha Holden Jennings, Project Lead The Way, and William and Flora Hewlett foundations
- Proposed development agreement with the City of Cleveland and a sale/leaseback agreement for Collinwood High School
- Funding for the Bond Accountability Commission
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Board Business Meeting- 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District board will meet virtually to approve a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with bargaining units regarding COVID-19 vaccine incentives. The agenda also includes approving the acceptance of various grants and authorizing the employment of staff.
- Authorizing MOU with bargaining units for COVID-19 vaccine incentives
- Accepting grants from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and NFL Foundation
- Authorizing CEO to offer unused real property to community schools
- Authorizing agreement with DigitalC for rooftop internet antenna equipment
- Authorizing employment of teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Virtual Organizational Meeting / Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board will adopt a schedule for regular meetings in 2021 and ratify a COVID-19 leave program for employees. The agenda also includes resolutions to accept various grants and authorize the hiring, reclassification, and separation of staff.
- Adopt 2021 Board meeting schedule
- Ratify COVID-19 leave program for employees
- Accept grants from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and NFL Foundation
- Authorize hiring, reclassification, and separation of staff
- Authorize use of CMSD rooftops for internet connectivity