Cleveland Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on several resolutions, including adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Alternative Tax Budget. It will also consider a professional services agreement with the Council of the Great City Schools, a stop‑loss insurance contract up to $5,304,104 per year, and the acceptance of gifts and grants from United Health Care, the Cleveland Foundation, and the George Gund Foundation. Additional items include authorizing resource distribution to partnering community schools and renewing sponsorship agreements with three charter schools.
- Adopt FY 2025 Alternative Tax Budget (Resolution 8.01)
- Authorize stop‑loss insurance contract up to $5,304,104 per year (Resolution 8.04)
- Approve professional services agreement with Council of the Great City Schools (Resolution 7.01)
- Accept gifts and grants from United Health Care, Cleveland Foundation, and George Gund Foundation (Resolution 8.03)
- Renew sponsorship agreements with Citizens Leadership Academy East, Near West Intergenerational School, and Village Preparatory School Cliffs (Resolutions 10.01‑10.03)
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session of the Cleveland Municipal School District Board. The board will discuss resolutions including the adoption of the FY 2025 alternative tax budget, a stop loss insurance contract up to $5,304,104, charter school sponsorship renewals, and acceptance of gifts and grants. No final votes are expected at this meeting; these items are scheduled for action at the December 12 business meeting.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Alternative Tax Budget
- Stop loss insurance procurement for 2024 up to $5,304,104
- Intent to renew sponsorship agreements with three charter schools: Citizens Leadership Academy East, Near West Intergenerational School, Village Preparatory School Cliffs
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from United Health Care, Cleveland Foundation, and George Gund Foundation
- Employment actions including new hires, reclassifications, retirements/resignations, and additional compensation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education will review the General Fund five-year financial forecast and several gift acceptances. The meeting also includes discussions on staff employment, reclassifications, and employee separations.
- Approval of the General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast
- Amendment of resolution regarding spending of a Mackenzie Scott gift via National Philanthropic Trust
- Acceptance of gifts from Stepowoy Enterprises and Glenville Alumni Association
- Authorization of teaching, non-teaching, and school-based administrative staff employment
- Denison PreK-8 academic plan presentation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is conducting a work session to review the General Fund five-year financial forecast and organizational shifts. The body is also discussing the acceptance of gifts and various staffing authorizations including new hires and reclassifications.
- Approval of the General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast
- Amendment to spending of a 2022 unrestricted gift from Mackenzie Scott
- Acceptance of gifts from Stepowoy Enterprises and Glenville Alumni Association
- Authorization of employment for teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff
- Appointment of a Board member as a delegate to the 2023 Ohio School Boards Association Annual Meeting
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider approving a software contract for student records, a policy update on public participation, and several finance resolutions including a grant for pre-kindergarten. The meeting will also include reports on finances and school performance.
- Authorize purchase order to SC Strategic Solutions for student records software ($1,618,000)
- Amend policy on public participation
- Authorize participation in Cuyahoga County 2024 Real Property Tax Advance Program
- Authorize acceptance of grant from Cuyahoga County Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Authorize acceptance of gifts and grants from foundations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session where the Cleveland Municipal School District Board discusses resolutions for a future business meeting. Items include a $1,618,000 purchase order for imaging software and document management services for student records, accepting grants including a universal pre-kindergarten grant, and amending the policy on public participation. No final votes are taken at this meeting.
- Authorizing a $1,618,000 purchase order to SC Strategic Solutions for imaging software and document management for student records.
- Accepting a grant from the Cuyahoga County Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program.
- Authorizing a $127,846.80 purchase order to Committee for Children for Second Step social-emotional learning materials for grades 6-8.
- Amending the policy on public participation.
- Authorizing employment of teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider approving several resolutions, including a $167,024 contract for web hosting, a $539,000 copier renewal, and the hiring of new staff. The meeting will also address public comments from a previous session.
- Authorize $167,024 for Finalsite web hosting (Sept 2023–Aug 2024)
- Authorize $539,000 for DEX Imaging copier renewal (Nov 2023–Oct 2024)
- Authorize $115,000 for Guaranteed Delivery Service mail pick-up
- Approve hiring of teaching, non-teaching, and administrative staff
- Approve reclassifications, separations, and additional employee compensation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including contracts for web hosting, printer maintenance, and mail delivery. Other items include modifying a community school sponsorship contract with Wings Academy 1, authorizing staff hires and reclassifications, and scheduling an executive session.
- Modification of community school sponsorship contract with Wings Academy 1
- Purchase order to Finalsite for web hosting, up to $167,024
- Third renewal with DEX Imaging for printer equipment, up to $539,000 per year
- Second renewal with Guaranteed Delivery Service for mail delivery, up to $115,000 per year
- Acceptance of a gift from Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hear the CEO's report, special recognitions, and summer learning/school readiness presentations. The board will then vote on a series of resolutions, including accepting gifts and grants from Cleveland Clinic, Deshaun Watson, and several foundations, and authorizing transportation contracts totaling over $12 million for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Authorize up to $5,000,000 for cab and van suppliers to transport special education, foster, and McKinney-Vento students
- Authorize up to $3,000,000 for bus services for students at ACCEL and Breakthrough Schools and additional non-public schools
- Authorize up to $2,500,000 for unleaded, diesel, and propane fuels through Ohio Schools Council cooperative purchasing
- Authorize up to $1,300,000 for parts and services for transportation maintenance
- Accept gifts and grants from multiple donors including Cleveland Clinic, Deshaun Watson, and the Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider final appropriations for fiscal year 2024, authorize payments to Fifth Third Bank for up to $5 million in credit card expenses, and approve utility costs not to exceed $19 million for FY 2023-2024.
- Approves FY2024 annual appropriations measure
- Authorizes payment to Fifth Third Bank for credit cards up to $5,000,000
- Authorizes utility costs not to exceed $19,000,000 for FY 2023-2024
- Authorizes payment of out-of-district tuition costs up to $30,000,000
- Accepts grants from Computer Aid Inc., Cleveland Foundation, and Project Lead The Way
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session of the Cleveland Municipal School District Board. They will discuss several financial resolutions for the upcoming fiscal year, including adopting the FY2024 annual appropriation, authorizing up to $30 million for out-of-district tuition, and up to $19 million for utility costs. The board also considers delegating purchasing authority to the CEO and accepting various grants and insurance policies. These items are expected to be voted on at a future meeting.
- Adopting the FY2024 annual appropriation measure (dollar amount not specified)
- Authorizing out-of-district tuition costs up to $30,000,000
- Authorizing utility costs up to $19,000,000
- Authorizing payment to Fifth Third Bank for credit/procurement cards up to $5,000,000
- Delegating CEO purchasing authority for contracts up to $50,000 for FY2024
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve the employment contract for incoming CEO Warren G. Morgan II, amend the credit card policy, and authorize a $250,000 increase for student transportation services.
- Authorize CEO Warren G. Morgan II's employment contract
- Authorize $250,000 increase for student transportation services
- Authorize $1,000,000 for fueling site construction
- Authorize $11,000,000 for facility preparation
- Authorize $92,517.12 for X-ray unit maintenance
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider appointing a new Chief Executive Officer and discuss amending credit card and transportation policies. The session includes approving contracts for fueling infrastructure, facility preparation, and X-ray maintenance, along with authorizing the purchase of classroom materials.
- Appointing a new Chief Executive Officer
- Amending transportation contract to $4,250,000
- Authorizing $1,000,000 for fueling infrastructure
- Authorizing $11,000,000 for facility preparation
- Authorizing $121,820.32 for PATHS Program materials
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a business meeting at Max S. Hayes High School on April 25, 2023. They will consider resolutions including OHSAA membership for 2023-2024, funding for the Bond Accountability Commission, acceptance of state and private grants, and certification of tax levies. The board will also vote on a purchase order up to $169,672 for meeting room furniture at the East Professional Center and approve various personnel actions including new hires, reclassifications, and separations. Public comment and responses from the previous meeting are scheduled.
- Authorizing 2023-2024 OHSAA membership
- Funding the Bond Accountability Commission
- Accepting grants from Ohio Department of Education and private foundations (Cleveland Foundation, Mt. Sinai Health Foundation, etc.)
- Certifying tax levies and rates for 2023
- Purchase order up to $169,672 for furniture at East Professional Center
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss authorizing OHSAA membership, accepting various grants, and approving a $169,672 purchase order for meeting room furniture at the East Professional Center.
- Authorize 2023-2024 OHSAA membership
- Accept grants from Ohio Dept. of Education
- Accept gifts from Cleveland Foundation and others
- Authorize $169,672 for East Professional Center furniture
- Authorize hiring, reclassifying, and accepting employee separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on resolutions including the General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast, an amendment to the student harassment/intimidation/bullying policy, and accepting state and federal grants. They will also consider an appointment to the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees and several resolutions authorizing legal complaints against specific properties. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the CEO and principals.
- Appointment to unexpired term on Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees
- Amendment to board policy on student harassment, intimidation, and bullying
- Approval of General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast for March 2023
- Acceptance of grants from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Daniel E. Morgan Memorial Fund, and others
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss authorizing complaints against several properties and approving a five-year financial forecast. The meeting will also cover accepting grants and gifts from various organizations.
- Approval of February 28, 2023 Board Business Meeting minutes
- Authorizing complaints against 12 properties (Parcel Numbers 007-11-023 to 119-14-079)
- Amending Board Policy on Student Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
- Approving the General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast
- Authorizing acceptance of grants from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider approving resolutions for internet services, employee hiring and reclassifications, and the 2023-2024 school calendar. The meeting will also include responses to public comments and an executive session.
- Approve internet services contract up to $3.5M
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Authorize hiring, reclassifying, and accepting employee separations
- Authorize accepting gifts from MAGNET and others
- Enter executive session for employee and legal matters
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-2024 school calendar, approve IT contracts up to $3.5 million, and authorize staff hiring and reclassifications.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 school calendar
- IT contracts for internet services and WAN not to exceed $3.5 million
- Resolution to authorize staff hiring, reclassifications, and separations
- Resolution to accept gifts from MAGNET and other donors
- Resolution to enter into a primary service agreement with ESCNEO
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider several finance and operations resolutions, including a stop-loss insurance contract not to exceed $4,525,620, an amendment to the FY2023 general fund appropriation, and acceptance of grants and gifts. Also on the agenda are personnel actions such as new hires, reclassifications, and separations, as well as an increase in the purchase price for six school nutrition vehicles to $925,000. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for employment and legal matters.
- Authorizing stop-loss insurance contract up to $4,525,620 for Jan-Dec 2023
- Amendment to FY 2023 General Fund Appropriation
- Acceptance of grant from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from anonymous donor, Battelle, Microsoft, NASA Glenn, and others
- Increasing maximum purchase price for six school nutrition vehicles to $925,000
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Organizational Meeting/Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is an organizational meeting/work session. The board will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including adopting a 2023 meeting schedule, amending the FY2023 general fund appropriation, accepting grants from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and various private donors, authorizing up to $925,000 for six school nutrition vehicles, hiring/reclassifying staff, and approving a stop loss insurance contract not to exceed $4.5 million per year.
- Resolution to adopt 2023 regular meeting schedule and notice rules
- Amendment to FY2023 general fund appropriation measure
- Acceptance of grants from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Patricia Suchy, Battelle, Microsoft, NASA Glenn, and others
- Authorizing up to $925,000 for six school nutrition vehicles
- Stop loss insurance contract not to exceed $4,525,620 per year