Cleveland Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 is holding a business meeting with several action items. Key resolutions include adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 alternative tax budget, extending collective bargaining agreements with labor unions through June 2027, and authorizing a utility management contract with EnergyCAP not to exceed $96,851.84. The board will also consider distributing resources to partnering community schools under Issue 68 and Issue 49, and renewing the sponsorship agreement with Citizens Academy Southeast.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Alternative Tax Budget
- Extension of collectively bargained labor agreements through June 30, 2027
- Supplier contract with EnergyCAP for utility management services, not to exceed $96,851.84
- Distribution of resources to partnering community schools pursuant to Issue 68 and Issue 49
- Expression of intent to renew sponsorship agreement with Citizens Academy Southeast
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board is reviewing several resolutions for discussion, including the Fiscal Year 2026 Alternative Tax Budget and extensions to labor union agreements. The session also covers personnel changes and a utility management contract.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Alternative Tax Budget
- Extension of collectively bargained labor agreements from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
- Supplier contract with EnergyCAP for utility management services not to exceed $96,851.84
- Intent to renew the sponsorship agreement with Citizens Academy Southeast
- Participation in the Cuyahoga County 2025 Real Property Tax Advance Program
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve a five-year financial forecast, accept various state and federal grants, and authorize personnel actions including new hires, reclassifications, and separations. The meeting will also include responses to public comments from the previous session.
- Approval of General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast
- Acceptance of U.S. Department of Education GEARUP grant
- Acceptance of grants from Battelle Memorial Institute and others
- Authorization of new hires, reclassifications, and employee separations
- Responses to public comments from October 22, 2024 meeting
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast and authorize the acceptance of various state and federal grants. The board is also set to approve personnel actions, including hiring, reclassifications, and separations, for a future meeting.
- Approval of October 22, 2024 Board Business Meeting minutes
- Discussion of General Fund Five-Year Financial Forecast
- Authorization to accept U.S. Department of Education grant
- Authorization to accept grants from Battelle Memorial Institute
- Approval of employee hiring, reclassification, and separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider amending an internal audit agreement, accepting state and foundation grants, and approving new hires and employee separations. The meeting will also include responses to public comments and an executive session.
- Amending internal audit services agreement with Julian & Grube
- Accepting grant from the State of Ohio
- Accepting grant from the George Gund Foundation
- Approving new hires, employee reclassifications, and separations
- Entering executive session for employee matters and legal disputes
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions, including district performance reporting and grant acceptances. The session includes a report from CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan II and a spotlight on Dike School of the Arts.
- Report to the State of Ohio describing district performance for the 2023-2024 school year
- Amending the professional services agreement with Julian & Grube for internal audit services
- Acceptance of a grant from the State of Ohio
- Acceptance of a grant from the George Gund Foundation
- Employment, reclassification, and separation of teaching and administrative staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve contracts for printer equipment, mail delivery, and medical insurance, and to authorize staff hiring and reclassifications.
- Authorize $539,000 printer contract renewal with DEX Imaging
- Authorize $27.3M medical insurance contract for 2025-2027
- Authorize $300,000 for learning supports at Davis Aerospace
- Approve hiring, reclassifications, and employee separations
- Approve accepting grants from Montessori Development Partnerships
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session where the Cleveland Municipal School District Board will discuss resolutions for approval at the September 24 business meeting. Items include accepting grants, renewing contracts for copiers ($539,000), mail delivery ($115,000), and x-ray maintenance ($116,638), plus personnel actions.
- Discuss acceptance of grants from Montessori Development Partnerships and Step Forward
- Authorize $539,000 fourth renewal with DEX Imaging for copier equipment and supplies
- Authorize $115,000 third renewal with Guaranteed Delivery Service for district mail pickup and delivery
- Authorize $116,638 annual service agreement with Smiths Detection for x-ray unit maintenance
- Discuss authorizing new hires, reclassifications, and employee separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve resolutions for software contracts, grant funding, and facility leases. The agenda includes a report from the Chief Executive Officer and responses to public comments from the previous meeting.
- Authorize software contract to Education Logistics for $296,243.42
- Authorize acceptance of state and federal grants
- Authorize lease of Former Health Careers School to ACCEL Schools
- Authorize purchase of career planning program for $300,000
- Authorize temporary employment agency services for $1,100,000
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider over a dozen financial resolutions, including final FY2024 budget adjustments and authorizations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key items include a $19 million utility payment cap, a $1.54 million liability insurance contract, and a $5 million credit card spending limit. The board will also appoint a Cleveland Public Library trustee and accept grants from multiple foundations.
- Authorize payment of utility costs up to $19,000,000 for FY 2024-2025.
- Authorize procurement of casualty, liability, and excess insurance up to $1,540,750.
- Authorize payment to Fifth Third Bank for credit/procurement cards up to $5,000,000.
- Approve a professional services agreement with Julian & Grube for internal audit services.
- Appoint a member to the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board is considering a resolution to submit a single question to voters regarding $295 million in school improvement bonds and an additional tax for district and partnering community school expenses. The session also includes discussions on FY 2025 budgets, insurance procurements, and facility renaming.
- Proposed $295,000,000 school improvement bond issue for construction and renovation
- Renaming East Professional Center to Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center
- Authorization of up to $19,000,000 for FY 2024-2025 utility costs
- Authorization of up to $1,540,750.00 for casualty, liability, and excess insurance
- Authorization of up to $5,000,000 for FY 2025 credit and procurement cards
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve a resolution of necessity for a bond issue and levy, authorize textbook purchases up to $4.1 million, and approve various contracts for school supplies and equipment. The meeting will be held at John Marshall High School.
- Resolution of necessity for a bond issue and levy
- Textbook purchases up to $4,093,935.18
- Purchase of CNC lathe machine for Max S. Hayes High School
- Authorizing contracts for school supplies and equipment
- Authorizing employment of teaching and administrative staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several financial and personnel matters during this work session. Key items include the 2024-2025 annual appropriation, five-year financial forecasts, and negotiated agreements with teacher and service employee unions.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Annual Appropriation Measure
- Approval of a negotiated agreement with Cleveland Teachers Union, AFT Local 279
- Approval of a negotiated agreement with Service Employees International Union District 1199
- Purchase of a CNC Lathe Machine for Max S. Hayes High School up to $66,844.95
- Textbook requirements and ordering up to $4,497,284.68
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar, authorize facility maintenance spending, and accept various grants and donations. The meeting will be held at John F. Kennedy High School.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Authorization to spend up to $16.5M on facility maintenance
- Acceptance of $1.85M for health clinic renovations at John Marshall, John F. Kennedy, and Anton Grdina schools
- Acceptance of $192,000 for a two-year lease with Great Lakes Science Center
- Acceptance of multiple grants and donations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
This is a work session; the board will discuss multiple resolutions scheduled for a future vote. Key items include accepting $3,746,000 from the City of Cleveland to renovate spaces for health clinics at John Marshall, John F. Kennedy, and Anton Grdina schools, and a $16,525,000 contract to prepare and maintain district facilities through June 2025. Other discussions cover a lease with the Great Lakes Science Center, equipment purchases for Max S. Hayes High School career tech programs, and renewal of community school sponsorship contracts.
- Accept $3,746,000 from City of Cleveland for neighborhood health clinics; $1,851,000 to renovate three school spaces.
- Authorize $16,525,000 for facility preparation and maintenance from May 2024 through June 2025.
- Approve two-year lease with Great Lakes Science Center for MCSTEM 9th Grade Academy at $192,000 per year.
- Purchase welding and lathe equipment for Max S. Hayes High School career tech programs totaling $218,571.90.
- Appoint a member to the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees for an unexpired term.
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will convene to approve resolutions authorizing the filing of complaints against 15 properties. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the previous work session and a public hearing on the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Approval of March 12, 2024 Board Work Session minutes
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 school calendar
- Filing complaints against 15 properties (parcel numbers listed)
- Responses to public comments from February 27, 2024 meeting
- Chief Executive Officer's report and Core Measures presentation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education will discuss several resolutions regarding the filing of complaints against various real property permanent parcel numbers. The session also includes a report from Chief Executive Officer Dr. Warren Morgan and a School Spotlight presentation.
- Resolution to file complaint against parcel 024-36-002 (Triskett LLC)
- Resolution to file complaint against parcel 017-19-010 (2338 Street LLC)
- Resolution to file complaint against parcel 129-07-099 (12607 Mikros LLC)
- Resolution to file complaint against parcels 114-03-017, 114-03-015, and 113-06-001 (BC Masterpiece LLC)
- Resolution to file complaint against parcel 001-21-029 (Clifton Plaza Preservation Associates LLC)
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on submitting a deficit reduction plan to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Other action items include accepting gifts and grants from Cleveland Guardians Charities and others, purchasing two used vehicles for Max S. Hayes High School career tech programs, and approving staff hires, reclassifications, separations, and additional compensation. The board will also hear responses to public comments from the January 23 meeting and take public comment.
- Vote on resolution approving and submitting a deficit reduction plan to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from Cleveland Guardians Charities, Mac Installations & Consulting LLC, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, and Meijer
- Purchase of two used vehicles for Max S. Hayes High School career technical education programs, not to exceed $50,000 total
- Approval of teaching, non-teaching, and school-based administrative staff hires
- Responses to public comments from the January 23, 2024 board business meeting
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider several actions at its February 13 work session. Members will vote to approve a deficit reduction plan to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Additional items include accepting gifts and grants, purchasing two used vehicles for Max S. Hayes High School, and authorizing new staff hires and employee reclassifications.
- Approve and submit Deficit Reduction Plan to Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Accept gifts and grants from Cleveland Guardians Charities, Mac Installations & Consulting LLC, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, and Meijer
- Purchase two used vehicles (up to $50,000 total) for Max S. Hayes High School career‑technical programs
- Authorize employment of teaching, non‑teaching and school‑based administrative staff
- Authorize reclassification of employees
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve resolutions accepting gifts and grants from organizations like the Cleveland Foundation and George Gund Foundation, and to authorize the hiring, reclassification, and separation of staff.
- Approval of grants from Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation, and others
- Authorization for hiring, reclassifying, and separating staff
- Executive session to discuss employee employment, negotiations, and legal matters
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Organizational Meeting/Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote to adopt a schedule of regular meetings and rules for notice of special and regular meetings for calendar year 2024. It will also consider resolutions to renew sponsorship agreements with three partner schools and to accept multiple gifts and grants. Additional resolutions will address employment, reclassification, separations, limited contracts and extra compensation for staff.
- Adopt Schedule of Regular Meetings and Notice Rules for 2024 (Resolution 5.01)
- Renew sponsorship agreements with Citizens Leadership Academy East, Near West Intergenerational School, and Village Preparatory School Cliffs (Resolutions 6.01‑6.03)
- Authorize acceptance of gifts and grants from Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland School of the Arts Board, Computer Aid, Inc., Harvard Business School Club, Project Lead The Way, Saint Luke’s Foundation, Society for Science, and City of Cleveland (Resolution 7.01)
- Authorize employment, reclassification, separations, limited contracts and additional compensation for teaching and non‑teaching staff (Resolutions 8.01‑8.04)