Cleveland Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, 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 meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Alternative Tax Budget and the Building Brighter Futures Plan. The agenda includes authorizing the acceptance of gifts, approving contracts for learning supports and stop-loss insurance, and approving personnel actions.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Alternative Tax Budget
- Adoption of Building Brighter Futures Plan
- Authorization of $300,000 contract for Davis Aerospace
- Authorization of stop-loss insurance contract up to $8,652,533
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from December 2 and 6
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss fiscal matters, including the FY2027 alternative tax budget and a stop-loss insurance contract. The agenda also covers staffing actions, such as hiring and reclassifying employees, and progress monitoring on student goals.
- Approval of FY2027 Alternative Tax Budget
- Authorization for stop-loss insurance contract up to $8,652,533
- Authorization for payment to Argonaut for Davis Aerospace and Maritime Academy ($300,000)
- Approval of acceptance of gifts from Battelle and other organizations
- Discussion of progress monitoring goals and guardrails
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will consider a $105,875 sole-source purchase order to Panorama Education Inc. for a teaching and learning survey platform. The board also will vote on annual adoption of a special education policy, accept grants from foundations, and authorize staff hiring, reclassifications, separations, and additional compensation. Two non-teaching employee suspensions and one termination are proposed. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering routine items and a progress monitoring update.
- $105,875 purchase order to Panorama Education Inc. for a teaching and learning survey platform
- Annual adoption of a special education policy
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from McGinty Family Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts
- Suspension of two non-teaching employees (M. Cray, D. Dillard) and termination of one (D. Harper)
- Employment actions: new hires, reclassifications, separations, and additional compensation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board holds a work session to discuss and recommend resolutions for the November 19 business meeting. Items include a $105,875 sole-source purchase order to Panorama Education for a teaching and learning survey platform, adoption of a special education policy, acceptance of gifts and grants, and personnel actions such as suspensions, new hires, reclassifications, and separations. The board will also review progress monitoring goals and may enter executive session.
- $105,875 sole-source purchase order to Panorama Education Inc. for a Teaching and Learning Survey Platform
- Suspension of two non-teaching employees (A. Davis, T. Williams) and one teaching employee (P. Benford)
- Annual adoption of a Special Education Policy
- Acceptance of gifts and grants from the McGinty Family Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, and Friends of Cleveland School of the Arts
- Authorization to issue then-and-now certificates and employment of teaching/non-teaching staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will discuss the district's performance for the 2024-2025 school year and monitor progress on goals and guardrails. The board is also deciding on personnel actions, property auctions, and special education procurement.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 school year performance report for the State of Ohio
- Purchase order to Attainment Company for special education training kits not to exceed $57,025.08
- Authorization to solicit proposals via public auction for school property no longer needed
- Acceptance of gifts from the Gund Foundation, the Maltz Museum, Patrick J. Whitlow, and the Timken Company
- Suspension resolutions for four employees (two teaching, two non-teaching)
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution approving the General Fund Four-Year Forecast, acceptance of gifts from foundations, and authorization to auction surplus school property. The board will also consider a purchase order for special education training kits and staff employment changes. Progress monitoring on district goals and guardrails is on the agenda.
- Resolution approving the General Fund Four-Year Forecast
- Acceptance of gifts from Gund Foundation, Maltz Museum, Patrick J. Whitlow, and Timken Company
- Authorization to auction school property no longer needed, including Cranwood property
- Purchase order to Attainment Company for 36 pre-vocational training kits at up to $57,025.08
- Authorizing employment, reclassification, and separation of teaching and non-teaching staff
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will decide on several resolutions, including leasing the former Kentucky School to Near West Intergenerational Schools for the 2025-2026 school year with an option to extend. They will also consider approving grants from the US Department of Education, a $165,013.20 purchase for a social-emotional learning program, a $128,136 web hosting renewal, and amending the school calendar for parent-teacher conferences.
- One-year lease of former Kentucky School to Near West Intergenerational Schools (with extension option)
- Acceptance of grants from US Department of Education (amounts not specified)
- Purchase order to Committee for Children for Second Step SEL program grades K-8 not to exceed $165,013.20
- Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for Safety and Security Division not to exceed $34,952.00
- Renewal of website hosting subscription with Finalsite not to exceed $128,136.00
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing the suspension and termination of non-teaching employees. The body is also discussing grants from the US Department of Education and the Mandel Foundation, as well as a lease for the former Kentucky School.
- Purchase order to Committee For Children for social-emotional learning materials not to exceed $165,013.20
- Purchase order to Finalsite for annual web hosting not to exceed $128,136.00
- Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the Safety and Security Division not to exceed $34,952.00
- One-year lease of the former Kentucky School to Near West Intergenerational Schools
- Acceptance of grants from the US Department of Education and the Mandel Foundation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will approve contracts for security systems and license plate readers, accept state and private grants, and approve school bus stop locations for the upcoming school year.
- Authorize $603,000 for Flock Safety license plate readers
- Authorize $143,956 for Smiths Detection X-Ray maintenance
- Authorize $1.3 million for transportation impracticality costs
- Approve 2025-2026 school bus stop locations
- Accept grants from Ohio Department of Education and Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will vote on adopting the FY2025-2026 annual appropriation measure, along with several other finance resolutions including utility payments up to $17M and credit card payments up to $5M. The agenda also includes resolutions on a library board appointment, parental involvement policy, virtual board meetings policy, and internal audit services. Public comment responses from the May 20 meeting will be presented, and the CEO will give a report.
- Adopt FY2025-2026 annual appropriation measure (8.02)
- Authorize utility payments up to $17,000,000 for FY2025-2026 (8.06)
- Appoint a member to the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees (7.01)
- Adopt policy promoting parental involvement (7.03)
- Authorize credit and procurement card payments to Fifth Third Bank up to $5,000,000 (8.05)
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and approve resolutions for the 2026 fiscal year, including the annual budget, purchasing authority, and various insurance contracts. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025, at Garrett Morgan High School.
- Adopting School Year 2025-2026 Annual Appropriation Measure
- Authorizing CEO to procure cyber risk insurance up to $100,000
- Authorizing CEO to procure casualty and auto liability insurance up to $1,654,809
- Authorizing CEO to procure student athletic insurance up to $16,626
- Authorizing CEO to enter into contracts up to $50,000
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a business meeting at John F. Kennedy High School. The board will vote on several resolutions, including a five-year financial forecast, contracts for facilities maintenance and school nutrition, and athletic facility upgrades. Public comment will be heard, and responses to previous public comments will be provided.
- Authorizing up to $15,425,000 for district facilities preparation and maintenance from May 2025 through June 2026
- Authorizing up to $14,500,000 for food supplies and services for student meal programs for 2025-2026
- Approving the General Fund five-year financial forecast
- Authorizing $1,619,244 for enhancements to the athletic stadium at the new JFK High School
- Authorizing $1,600,000 for track and field renovation at Robert "Bump" Taylor Field
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss resolutions for action at a future business meeting, including a five-year financial forecast, acceptance of state and federal grants, and several large contracts. Key spending items include up to $15.4 million for facility maintenance and $14.5 million for school nutrition programs. The board will also consider athletic field renovations and an auction of surplus property.
- Authorizing $15,425,000 for facility maintenance and operations from May 2025 through June 2026
- Authorizing up to $14,500,000 for food, supplies, and services for student meal programs in 2025-2026
- Renovating the track and field at Robert 'Bump' Taylor Field for up to $1,600,000
- Enhancing the athletic stadium at the new JFK High School for up to $1,619,244
- Approving the general fund five-year financial forecast for May 2025
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve the 2025-2026 academic calendar, the student code of conduct, and a textbook budget of $4.9 million. The agenda also includes resolutions for accepting state grants and gifts, authorizing staff hiring and reclassifications, and entering an executive session.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Adoption of Student Code of Conduct for 2025-2026
- Textbook budget authorization up to $4,903,170.53
- Acceptance of state grant and gifts from Cleveland Foundation
- Authorization of staff hiring, reclassifications, and separations
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions including the closure of Newton D. Baker School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Discussions also include a $100,000,000 bond issuance for facilities and textbook requirements for the upcoming school year.
- Closing of Newton D. Baker School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
- Issuance and sale of bonds up to $100,000,000 for district buildings and facilities
- Textbook requirements for 2025-2026 not to exceed $4,903,170.53
- Adoption of Board Goals and Guardrails
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold its regular business meeting at Memorial School. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous work session, a public hearing on the 2025-2026 school calendar, and several resolutions for consideration.
- Approval of March 11, 2025 Board Work Session minutes
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 school year calendar
- Adoption of a Released Time For Religious Instruction Policy
- Authorizing filing of complaints against multiple real property parcels
- Responses to public comments from the February 25, 2025 meeting
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and potentially advance several resolutions, including adopting a policy allowing released time for religious instruction. The board will also hear a CEO report on the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar and engage with the community on draft board goals and guardrails. Additionally, the board will consider authorizing tax foreclosure complaints against 18 properties for delinquent taxes.
- Adopting a Released Time for Religious Instruction Policy (Action resolution, preferred date Mar 18, 2025)
- CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan's report includes a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar (traditional 205-day schools)
- Community engagement on draft board goals and guardrails
- Authorizing filing of complaints against 18 real properties for delinquent taxes, including parcels owned by entities like 296 Triskett LLC, BC Masterpiece LLC, and others
- Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025 board business meeting
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will meet to approve resolutions for hiring, reclassifying, and separating staff, as well as accept a gift from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. The agenda also includes a resolution urging federal representatives to preserve education funding and a contract with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio.
- Approval of hiring, reclassification, and separation of staff
- Acceptance of gift from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
- Contract with Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- Resolution urging federal representatives to preserve education funding
- Responses to public comments from December 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 approving employee hires, reclassifications, and separations, as well as accepting a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. The board will also consider a contract with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio and enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval of employee hires, reclassifications, and separations
- Acceptance of a gift from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
- Contract with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- Executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters
Cleveland Municipal School District Board Business Meeting - 6:30 PM
The Board of Education will review several resolutions including a new long-term facilities planning process. Discussion items also include student transportation contracts, fuel site construction, and social-emotional learning materials.
- Long-Term Facilities Planning Process resolution
- $240,000.00 purchase order for Lake Center Depot fueling site construction
- Up to $6,854,400.00 increase for student transportation services and contracts
- $165,528.00 for Second Step social-emotional learning digital licenses and materials
- Acceptance of various gifts and grants from multiple foundations and organizations
Cleveland Municipal School District Organizational Meeting/Work Session - 6:30 PM
The Cleveland Municipal School District Board will organize for 2025, adopting a meeting schedule and amending the five-year financial forecast. The agenda includes authorizing transportation contracts, accepting grants, and approving staff hiring and reclassifications.
- Adopting 2025 Board meeting schedule and goals
- Amending General Fund five-year financial forecast
- Authorizing $6.85M for transportation contracts
- Authorizing $240K for Lake Center Depot fueling site
- Approving $168K for Second Step social-emotional learning program