Lakewood City Schools public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on December 6, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. Actions included approving a renovation proposal with Jadco Construction Services for the Multi-Purpose Field Garage at Lakewood High School, adopting the 2023 tax budget, and approving various personnel and agreement items. The board also held an executive session to consider employment of public employees.
- Approved proposal with Jadco Construction Services, Inc. for Multi-Purpose Field Garage Renovation at Lakewood High School
- Adopted 2023 tax budget
- Approved agreements with Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Primary Care Nursing Services, Inc., and Youth Yoga Project
- Approved COVID provisions for non-bargaining staff for 2021-2022 school year
- Approved memoranda of understanding with OAPSE Local 129 and Local 134
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education approved several new student clubs at Harding Middle School and rejected a sole bid for the Multi-Purpose Field Garage renovation. The meeting also included an executive session to consider the employment of a public employee.
- Approved new Harding Middle School clubs: Be That Person, Harding Climbers, Gardening Club, Train Club, Mindful Mornings, and STARs
- Rejected the sole bid for the Multi-Purpose Field Garage renovation at Lakewood High School
- Approved the appointment of Christopher Mehling to the Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Commission
- Approved September 2021 financial reports regarding investments and district information
- Held an executive session regarding the employment of a public employee
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting-Planning Session
The Lakewood Board of Education met for a special planning session on November 8, 2021, in Columbus. The board appointed Emily Weisbarth as Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopted the agenda, and received a district update from the superintendent. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Appointed Emily Weisbarth as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the November 8, 2021 meeting (roll call vote passed)
- Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote passed)
- Heard a district update from Superintendent Niedzwiecki
- Held a discussion under 'Other'
- Adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 1, 2021, covering routine procedural items and several discussions. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association, adopted the agenda, and approved minutes from the October 13 special meeting. Discussions included finance reports, out-of-state field trips, new student clubs at Harding Middle School, and various personnel items.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the Lakewood Teachers Association (roll call vote)
- Discussed resolution to approve out-of-state field trips
- Discussed resolution to approve six new Harding Middle School clubs: Be That Person, Harding Climbers, Harding Gardening, Harding Train, Mindful Mornings, STARs
- Discussed investments purchased and matured for September 2021
- Discussed appointment to the Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Commission (first reading)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to conduct routine business, including approving meeting minutes and the consent agenda. The session included updates on district finances, student graduations, and human resources actions for certified and classified staff.
- Approval of 2021 LHS Summer Graduates
- Interdistrict Service Area Contract with Education Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- Approval of various certified and classified personnel actions
- Approval of Community Recreation & Education Commission By-Laws on second reading
- Review of July and August 2021 investment and financial information
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on October 13, 2021, at Taft School for Innovation. The board approved classified personnel actions on one reading and discussed the Community Recreation & Education Commission By-Laws for the first time. The board also entered executive session to consider employment of public employees and public officials.
- Approved classified actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Discussed Community Recreation & Education Commission By-Laws (first reading)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees and public officials
- Adopted the meeting agenda (roll call vote)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on October 4, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the September 7 meeting, and discussed various reports including the superintendent's update, finance, buildings, education, policy, and human resources. Several items were discussed but not voted on, such as summer graduates, an interdistrict service area contract, parental transportation reimbursement, and a student club resolution. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
- Approved agenda and minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting
- Discussed investments and financial information for July and August 2021
- Discussed approval of summer graduates for 2021 LHS class
- Discussed interdistrict service area contract with Education Service Center of Northeast Ohio for 2021-2022
- Discussed parental transportation reimbursement and student club resolution
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 20, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board approved the consent agenda, which included finance, buildings, education, and policy items, as well as several agreements for student services. It also approved multiple personnel actions, including certified and classified staff, coaches, and an additional classified administrative position. The board passed a joint agreement with the City of Lakewood on second reading.
- Approved consent agenda including agreements with GCL Education Services, LLC, Bellefaire JCB - Monarch School, and Asian Services in Action, Inc.
- Approved agreement with parents of a 3rd grade student for attendant services
- Approved resolution to approve student clubs
- Approved additional classified administrative position
- Approved joint agreement between City of Lakewood and Lakewood City Schools Board of Education (second reading)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss various educational service agreements and human resources reports. Items discussed included student club approvals and a joint agreement between the City of Lakewood and the School Board.
- Agreement with GCL Education Services, LLC
- Agreement with Bellefaire JCB - Monarch School
- Memorandum of Understanding with Asian Services in Action, Inc.
- Resolution to approve student clubs
- Resolution to approve an additional classified administrative position
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on August 30, 2021. The board moved into an executive session to consider the employment of public employees.
- Executive Session for consideration of the employment of public employees
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to review district updates from the Superintendent and approve several administrative actions. The board passed resolutions regarding educational courses of study, service agreements, and personnel actions for certified and classified staff.
- Adoption of Franklin School of Opportunity Courses of Study
- Adoption of West Shore Career-Technical Education Courses of Study
- Agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting, Inc.
- Approval of service agreements with PSI
- Rental agreement for Horizon Education Center
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 2, 2021, covering procedural items, superintendent updates, and discussions on finance, buildings, education, policy, and human resources. The board voted to adopt the agenda and approve certified personnel actions, and adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Discussed investments and financial information for June 2021
- Discussed rental agreement with Horizon Education Center
- Discussed resolutions to adopt courses of study for Franklin School of Opportunity and West Shore Career-Technical Education
- Approved certified personnel actions on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on July 26, 2021, primarily to appoint a treasurer pro tempore and to recess for an executive session to consider the employment of public officials. The board also adopted the agenda and adjourned. All actions were approved by roll call votes, with member Emma Petrie Barcelona absent for most votes.
- Appointed Mr. Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the July 26, 2021 special meeting (roll call vote passed).
- Held executive session for consideration of the employment of public officials (roll call vote passed).
- Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote passed).
- Adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda that included new high school courses, multiple vendor and service agreements, and the reappointment of a library trustee. The board also held an executive session on employee matters and approved prior meeting minutes.
- Reappointed Scott Kermode as Lakewood Public Library trustee
- Adopted new Lakewood High School courses: Studies in Black American History, Broadcast Journalism, Native American Studies
- Approved agreements with multiple transportation vendors (Ace Taxi, Personal Leasing, Samia, Suburban School Transportation)
- Approved MOUs with Cleveland Clinic for mobile vision clinic and EpiPen replacement
- Approved resolution to adopt Lightspeed Filter, Classroom Management and Alert Systems
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on July 8, 2021, at Taft School for Innovation. The board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda and approve Human Resources' certified actions on one reading. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 a.m. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Approved Human Resources' certified actions on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Meeting held at Taft School for Innovation, 13701 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, approving the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and several personnel actions. The board also discussed numerous items including finance reports, course adoptions, agreements, and policy revisions, though most were listed as discussion items without final votes in this agenda.
- Approved minutes from June 21 and June 24, 2021 meetings
- Approved certified-administrative actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Approved certified resignations on one reading (roll call vote)
- Approved Community Recreation & Education resignation on one reading (roll call vote)
- Discussed adopting new high school courses: Black American History, Broadcast Journalism, Native American Studies
Special Board of Education Meeting and Planning Session with Cabinet
The Lakewood City Schools Board of Education met for a special meeting and planning session with cabinet. The board voted to adopt the agenda and later adjourned; the planning session itself was listed as discussion and information only, with no decisions recorded.
- Agenda adopted by roll call vote, 4 yeas, 1 not present
- Planning session with cabinet held as discussion/information
- Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education approved the permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the Lakewood Public Library Budget. The board also ratified several service agreements, including insurance coverage through SORSA and a rental agreement with Cuyahoga Community College. Additionally, the board adopted new high school courses and approved certified staff appointments.
- Approved Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Approved Lakewood Public Library Budget
- Agreement with Cuyahoga Community College to rent three modular units at Taft Center for Innovation for $24,000 total ($2,000/month)
- Approved SORSA insurance agreement for Property, Fleet and Liability for Fiscal Year 2022
- Adopted Lakewood High School Pre-Calculus and Psychology Courses of Study
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 7, 2021, taking several actions including approving the superintendent's contract acceleration and supplement, the treasurer's employment contract, and various personnel and financial items. The board also discussed numerous resolutions and agreements covering finance, buildings, education, and human resources, many of which were listed for discussion rather than final action.
- Approved acceleration of Superintendent's contract of employment and supplement (one reading)
- Approved Treasurer's employment contract (second reading)
- Approved resolution of recognition for Lakewood Kiwanis Club
- Discussed resolution to approve permanent appropriations for FY 2021-2022
- Discussed agreement with Cuyahoga Community College for modular units at Taft Center for Innovation ($24,000/year)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 17, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, a service agreement extension with Gardiner, approval of the 2021 graduating class, tuition waivers for non-resident seniors, and an agreement with Lorain County Community College. The board also approved various personnel actions, including certified and classified staff, and approved revised benefit packages for administrative and non-represented employees. A resolution to approve the treasurer's employment contract was discussed as a first reading.
- Approved extension of service agreement with Gardiner
- Approved Lakewood High School 2021 graduating class
- Approved waiver of tuition for non-resident seniors
- Approved agreement with Lorain County Community College
- Approved revised administrative and non-represented employee benefit packages
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on May 3, 2021, and approved several routine items, including personnel actions, a tennis court resurfacing contract, and the agenda. The board also discussed financial reports, graduation approval, and other educational matters.
- Approved proposal with VASCO Sports for resurfacing tennis courts at Lakewood High School
- Approved certified, classified, and community recreation personnel actions on one reading
- Discussed approval of Lakewood High School 2021 graduating class
- Discussed waiver of tuition for non-resident seniors and admission of a tuition student
- Discussed agreement with Lorain County Community College
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 19, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, agreements, and policy revisions, as well as human resources actions and a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #129 to extend the collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also included an executive session for employment considerations and public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including investments, financial info, and Ripcho Studio Photographic Services
- Approved amended calendar for 2021-2022 school year
- Approved agreements with GCL Education Services, LLC and Legacy Visiting Health Services
- Approved community-based career-technical training agreements with Gordon Food Service, Rae-Ann Suburban, The Winking Lizard, and Wyndham Hotel Airport Cleveland
- Approved MOU with OAPSE Local #129 to extend collective bargaining agreement
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on April 5, 2021, and approved the agenda, minutes, and several personnel actions. The board also discussed various reports, including finance, education, and policy, but no major new decisions were made. The meeting was largely procedural, with the most significant actions being the approval of certified and classified personnel items.
- Approved certified actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Approved classified resignation on one reading (roll call vote)
- Discussed amended calendar for school year 2021-2022
- Discussed purchase of Mystery Science District Membership for July 2021-June 2023
- Discussed agreements with GCL Education Services and Legacy Visiting Health Services
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on March 31, 2021, where they approved the agenda, accepted a certified resignation, and approved the assistant superintendent's employment contract, all in roll call votes. The board then recessed for an executive session to discuss the employment of a public official before adjourning.
- Approved certified resignation on one reading
- Approved assistant superintendent's contract of employment
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of a public official
- All votes passed unanimously (5 yeas)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve several items including financial reports for January 2021 and local graduation seals for the Class of 2023. The board also voted on various certified and classified personnel actions and held executive sessions regarding employment and legal disputes.
- Resolution to adopt local graduation seals for the Class of 2023 and beyond
- Approval of January 2021 financial information and investments
- Approval of various certified and classified personnel actions
- Resolution to revise and adopt Board of Education policies
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on March 5, 2021, at Taft School for Innovation. The board voted unanimously to approve a second amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association and a separate MOU with OAPSE Local #129 for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The board also recessed for an executive session to discuss employment of public employees.
- Approved second amendment to MOU with Lakewood Teachers Association (roll call vote, passed 5-0)
- Approved MOU with OAPSE Local #129 for temporary provision for remainder of 2020-2021 school year (roll call vote, passed 5-0)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
- Meeting held at Taft School for Innovation, 13701 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 1, 2021, covering routine procedural items and several discussion topics. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #129 to extend the current collective bargaining agreement, and discussed adopting local graduation seals for the Class of 2023 and beyond, along with other reports on finance, buildings, education, policy, and human resources.
- Approved MOU with OAPSE Local #129 to extend collective bargaining agreement
- Discussed resolution to adopt local graduation seals for Class of 2023 and beyond
- Discussed resolution to revise and adopt board policies
- Discussed rental agreements and financial reports for January 2021
- Appointed treasurer pro tempore for executive session
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on February 20, 2021, at the Taft Center for Innovation. The board adopted the agenda and voted to recess into executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Adopted agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote, passed)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (roll call vote, passed)
- Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving the resignation of Superintendent Michael J. Barnes effective July 31, 2021, along with other personnel actions and consent agenda items. The board also held an executive session to consider employment of public employees and received reports from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved resignation of Superintendent Michael J. Barnes effective July 31, 2021
- Approved consent agenda including investments, financial information, and law firm approvals
- Approved agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting, Inc.
- Adopted Lakewood High School Anatomy & Physiology course of study
- Approved non-bachelor's substitute teaching license for 2020-2021 school year
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on February 11, 2021, where they voted to approve the superintendent's employment contract on one reading. The board also voted to enter executive sessions to discuss the employment of a public official and public employees. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
- Approved Resolution No. 34-2021 to approve the Superintendent's contract of employment on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Held executive session for consideration of the employment of a public official
- Held executive session for consideration of the employment of public employees
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on February 1, 2021, and approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and an executive session for employment matters. The board also passed a COVID leave resolution and approved classified action on one reading. Discussions covered finance reports, special transportation services, an agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting, and a new anatomy and physiology course.
- Approved COVID Leave resolution on one reading
- Approved classified action on one reading
- Discussed agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting, Inc.
- Discussed resolution to adopt Lakewood High School Anatomy & Physiology course
- Discussed investments and financial information for December 2020
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on January 20, 2021, at the Taft Center for Innovation. The board appointed Mr. Favre as Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopted the agenda, and recessed for an executive session to consider the employment of public officials. All actions were approved unanimously by the five board members present.
- Appointed Mr. Favre as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the January 20, 2021 meeting (roll call vote, passed)
- Adopted the agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote, passed)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public officials (roll call vote, passed)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 19, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included financial reports, a non-resident senior tuition waiver, the 2021-2022 school calendar, and several resolutions. It also approved human resources actions, including certified and classified personnel changes, and a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #134 to extend the collective bargaining agreement.
- Approved consent agenda including investments for October and November 2020
- Approved waiver of tuition for non-resident senior
- Approved 2021-2022 school calendar
- Approved resolution designating February 2021 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- Approved MOU with OAPSE Local #134 to extend collective bargaining agreement
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on January 8, 2021, at Taft School for Innovation. The board approved certified substitute pay rates on one reading and recessed for an executive session to consider employment of public officials. All votes were unanimous with four members voting yea.
- Approved certified substitute pay rates (one reading, roll call vote)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public officials
- Adopted the meeting agenda by roll call vote
- Meeting adjourned at 8:02 a.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its organizational meeting for 2021, electing officers and making routine appointments. Betsy Shaughnessy was elected president and Edward Favre vice president, both by unanimous roll-call votes. The board also approved the 2021 meeting schedule and appointed liaisons to the Ohio School Boards Association. The meeting was largely procedural, with no policy or budget items on the agenda.
- Elected Betsy Shaughnessy as Board President (unanimous)
- Elected Edward Favre as Board Vice President (unanimous)
- Approved time and place of regular board meetings for 2021
- Appointed Edward Favre as OSBA Legislative Liaison Representative
- Appointed Michael Callahan as OSBA Student Achievement Liaison Representative
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 4, 2021, at Lakewood High School. The board approved the agenda, minutes from four prior meetings, and classified personnel actions on one reading. They also held an executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee. The meeting included discussions on finance reports, education items, and other reports.
- Approved agenda with addition of executive session for employment of a public employee
- Approved minutes from Dec 5, 7, 12, and 17, 2020 meetings
- Approved classified actions on one reading
- Discussed waiving tuition for non-resident senior
- Discussed calendar for school year 2021-2022