Lakewood City Schools public meetings in 2022
36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on December 14, 2022, at Taft School for Innovation. The board voted to appoint Michael Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopted the meeting agenda, and approved a motion to hold an executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
- Appointed Michael Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore by roll call vote
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
- Adopted the agenda for the December 14, 2022 special meeting
- Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on December 5, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included contracts for a roof replacement at Hayes Elementary School and athletic turf replacement at the high school baseball field, as well as the FY2024 tax budget. The board also approved several human resources actions, including a memorandum of understanding with the teachers union, and accepted resignations and a reappointment to the Community Recreation and Education Commission.
- Approved contract with Master Renovations, Inc. for roof replacement at Hayes Elementary School
- Approved contract with FieldTurf for athletic turf replacement at Lakewood High School baseball field
- Adopted FY 2024 tax budget
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Lakewood Teachers Union
- Approved resignations of Matthew John Markling and Maureen Dowell from Community Recreation and Education Commission; reappointed Art Gold
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 21, 2022, at Grant Elementary School. The board approved a resolution opposing the State Board of Education's anti-LGBTQ+ resolution, along with routine items such as consent agenda, personnel actions, and policy revisions. The meeting included an executive session for employment considerations and public comments.
- Resolution to oppose State Board of Education's anti-LGBTQ+ resolution (passed)
- Approval of consent agenda including finance, buildings, education, and policy items
- Approval of certified and classified personnel actions, including coaches/advisors
- Approval of student clubs resolution
- Establishment of 2023 organizational meeting date and president pro tempore
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met for a special planning session on November 14, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The board adopted the agenda, held a presentation and discussion, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
- Adopted agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Planning session: presentation and discussion (no specific topic listed)
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 7, 2022, approving routine items including the agenda, minutes, and personnel actions. The board also approved several out-of-state and extended field trips for student groups and a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #134 to extend the collective bargaining agreement. Discussions covered finance, buildings, education, policy, and human resources reports.
- Approved MOU with OAPSE Local #134 to extend collective bargaining agreement
- Approved out-of-state field trip for LHS Girls Cross Country to Terre Haute, Indiana (Nov 12-14, 2022)
- Approved out-of-state field trip for LHS Orchestra, Choir & Drama to Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia
- Approved extended field trip for LHS Boys Varsity Basketball to Cincinnati, Ohio (Nov 11-13, 2022)
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading
Joint Special Meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood City Council
The Lakewood Board of Education and City Council are holding a joint special meeting, primarily to recess into separate executive sessions. Council will discuss confidential marketing plans and property sale information, while the Board will consider contracts. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comment and roll call votes for the executive sessions.
- Executive session for Lakewood City Council on marketing plans and property sale
- Executive session for Lakewood Board of Education on contracts (motion passed 5-0)
- Public comment period
- Roll call votes for both executive sessions
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, where it approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, as well as human resources actions for certified and classified staff. The board also discussed an out-of-state field trip resolution on first reading and heard public comments.
- Approved service agreement with Connect
- Approved transportation reimbursement for 2022-2023
- Approved agreement with Rust Belt Riders Composting, LLC
- Approved out-of-state field trips
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 3, 2022, approving the agenda, minutes, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association. The board also discussed financial reports, a service agreement with Connect, transportation reimbursements, student clubs, out-of-state field trips, a composting agreement, and personnel matters.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Lakewood Teachers Association on one reading
- Discussed service agreement between the district and Connect
- Discussed transportation reimbursement for 2022-2023 school year
- Discussed agreement with Rust Belt Riders Composting, LLC
- Approved executive session for employment of public employees
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on September 19, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included finance reports, agreements with service providers, and human resources actions. The board also approved several items on one reading, including extending collective bargaining agreements with the Lakewood Teachers Association and OAPSE Local #129. A first reading was held for an out-of-state field trip resolution.
- Approved agreement with SchoolPass for student safety services
- Approved agreements with EverDriven Technologies, Applewood Centers, and other service providers
- Approved MOU with Asian Services in Action for 2022-2023 school year
- Approved Civic Auditorium pay rate increases
- Approved MOU to extend collective bargaining agreements with Lakewood Teachers Association and OAPSE Local #129
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on September 14, 2022, at Taft School for Innovation. The board adopted the agenda, recessed for an executive session to consider the employment of public employees, and then adjourned. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Adopted the meeting agenda by roll call vote
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
- Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on September 6, 2022, for a regular meeting that included an executive session to consider employment of public employees, followed by approval of minutes and various reports. The board discussed multiple agreements and resolutions, including a SchoolPass agreement, attendant services, and several educational service contracts, but no final votes were taken on these items during the meeting.
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (passed)
- Approval of minutes from August 15 and August 25, 2022 meetings
- Discussion of agreement with SchoolPass for Lakewood City Schools
- Discussion of agreements with EverDriven Technologies, Applewood Centers, and other service providers
- Approval of classified actions on one reading (passed)
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting to handle procedural items and one substantive action. The board appointed a treasurer pro tempore, adopted the agenda, and passed a resolution to amend the district calendar for the 2022-23 school year. All votes were unanimous.
- Appointed Mr. Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Amended the District calendar for School Year 2022-23
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 15, 2022, at the Taft Center for Innovation. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, including agreements with service providers. It also approved certified, classified, and community recreation personnel actions, and held an executive session on employee employment.
- Approved consent agenda including agreements with Primary Care Nursing Services, Inc., Education Alternatives for Transportation Services, Buckeye Homecare Services Inc., and PSI
- Approved investments purchased and matured for June 2022
- Approved financial information for June 2022
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 1, 2022, starting with an executive session on employee employment. The board approved several routine items, including minutes, personnel actions, and a memorandum of understanding with the Cleveland Clinic for an in-school health clinic. The most significant action was approving a $240,515 contract with GameTime to replace playground surfacing at Lincoln Elementary School.
- Approved $240,515 contract with GameTime for 7,393 sq ft of rubber surfacing at Lincoln Elementary School
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for an in-school health clinic
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading
- Held executive session for employment of public employees
- Discussed service agreements with Primary Care Nursing Services, Education Alternatives, Buckeye Homecare Services, and PSI
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on July 18, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, agreements with vendors, and educational items. The board also approved personnel actions and several addenda to service agreements. A memorandum of understanding with the Cleveland Clinic for an in-school health clinic was discussed as a first reading.
- Approved agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
- Approved agreement with Cuyahoga Community College
- Approved MOU with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for EpiPen and Mobile Health Clinic
- Approved addenda to Master Service Agreements with North Coast Shared Services Alliance and Rachel Wixey and Associates
- Discussed MOU with Cleveland Clinic for in-school health clinic (first reading)
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on July 13, 2022, at Taft School for Innovation. The board appointed Ms. Katzenberger as Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopted the agenda, and entered executive session to consider the employment of public officials. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
- Appointed Ms. Katzenberger as Treasurer Pro Tempore (roll call vote, passed)
- Adopted the agenda for the July 13, 2022 special meeting (roll call vote, passed)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public officials (roll call vote, passed)
- Adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 5, 2022, starting with an executive session on employee employment. The board discussed several agreements, including security services, a college partnership, instructional materials, a student club, behavioral consulting, EpiPen and mobile health clinic MOUs with Cleveland Clinic, and transportation. They also approved personnel actions and a revised benefit book.
- Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
- Agreement with Cuyahoga Community College
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for EpiPen
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for Mobile Health Clinic
- Agreement with Samia Transportation Inc.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on June 21, 2022, to approve a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. Key actions included approving the FY 2022-2023 permanent appropriations, the Lakewood Public Library budget, joining the Ohio Schools Council, and an insurance agreement with SORSA. The board also approved a classified administrator appointment and amended employment contracts for top district officials.
- Approved permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2022-2023
- Approved Lakewood Public Library budget
- Approved joining Ohio Schools Council for 2022-2023
- Approved SORSA property, fleet, and liability insurance for FY 2023
- Approved classified administrator appointment on one reading
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education convened a special meeting to conduct a planning session and enter executive sessions. The board voted to enter closed sessions to consider the employment of public employees and public officials.
- Executive Session for consideration of the employment of public employees
- Executive Session for consideration of the employment of public officials
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on June 1, 2022, at Taft School for Innovation. The board approved the appointment of a treasurer pro tempore, adopted the agenda, approved an additional name for the 2022 graduating class, and passed a resolution opposing Ohio House Bills 322, 327, and 616. They also discussed a resolution on secure firearm storage notification and recessed for an executive session on employment of public officials.
- Approved appointment of Mr. Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Approved addition to list of possible graduates for Lakewood High School 2022 class
- Passed resolution opposing OH HB 322, 327 & 616
- Discussed resolution advocating for secure firearm storage notification (first reading)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public officials
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve several personnel and business items. The Board passed resolutions for certified administrators and a contract for a new electronic message center.
- Approved agreement with Brilliant Electric Sign Co. (BESCO) for an electronic message center at Taft Center for Innovation
- Approved requests regarding certified administrators
- First reading of a resolution expressing opposition to OH HB 616
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve several administrative actions, including personnel appointments and instructional material updates. The board also reviewed reports regarding finance, buildings, and community services.
- Approved agreement with ComDoc for document imaging and managed print services
- Approved extension of service agreement with Gardiner
- Adopted Lakewood High School Algebra and Environmental Chemistry courses of study
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Asian Services in Action, Inc. for Summer 2022 EL Summer School
- Approved various certified and classified personnel actions
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 2, 2022, at Garfield Middle School. They approved several action items, including an agreement with FutureThink, LLC for an enrollment study, and certified and classified personnel actions. The board also discussed various reports and resolutions, including a ComDoc agreement for document imaging and managed print services, and the approval of the 2022 graduating class.
- Approved agreement with FutureThink, LLC to conduct an enrollment study
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading
- Discussed resolution to approve agreement with ComDoc for document imaging and managed print services
- Discussed approval of Lakewood High School 2022 graduating class
- Discussed resolution to adopt instructional materials and student handbooks
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on April 18, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, along with personnel actions and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers association. The board also held an executive session to consider employment of public employees. All votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Emma Petrie Barcelona not present at the votes.
- Approved consent agenda including investments, financial information, and a resolution accepting tax rates for February 2022
- Approved indemnification to Cleveland Metroparks System for use of playfields, with liability insurance minimums of $1,000,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage
- Approved out-of-state field trip and agreement with Abre.io Inc
- Approved memorandum of understanding between the district and the Lakewood Teachers Association
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on April 12, 2022, at 7:15 a.m. The board voted unanimously to approve a revised Administrative Team Benefit Package and Certified Administrative actions, both on one reading. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning at 7:45 a.m.
- Approved revised Administrative Team Benefit Package on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Approved Certified Administrative actions on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Appointed Michael Callahan as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the meeting
- Adopted the agenda for the special meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss February financial information, including investments and tax rates. The meeting also included discussions regarding rental agreements, indemnification for Cleveland Metroparks, and a resolution for the advance refunding of outstanding debt.
- Resolution for Advance Refunding of Outstanding Debt (Second Reading)
- Indemnification of Cleveland Metroparks System for athletic programs
- Discussion of February 2022 investments and financial information
- Review of agreement between Abre.io Inc and Lakewood City Schools
- Approval of certified, classified, and non-employee coach/advisor actions
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on March 21, 2022, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, as well as human resources actions and several amendments to memorandums of understanding with employee unions. The board also discussed a resolution to advance refund outstanding debt, which was listed for first reading. All motions passed with unanimous votes except one abstention on the Community Recreation & Education actions.
- Approved consent agenda including investments purchased and matured for January 2022 and financial information for January 2022
- Approved agreements with Positive Education Program (PEP), LLA Therapy, and Navigate360
- Approved community-based career-technical training agreements with Gordon Food Service, Winking Lizard, and Wyndham Hotel Airport Cleveland
- Approved amendments to MOUs with OAPSE Local 129 and Local 134, and an amendment to the December 6, 2021 COVID-19 provisions for non-bargaining staff
- Discussed a resolution to approve advance refunding of outstanding debt (first reading)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, at Hayes Elementary School. The board voted to appoint Assistant Treasurer Emily Weisbarth as Treasurer Pro Tempore, held an executive session to consider employment of public employees, and approved the agenda and minutes. The meeting included reports and discussions on finance, buildings, education, and human resources, but no major policy decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Appointed Emily Weisbarth as Treasurer Pro Tempore (roll call vote)
- Held executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
- Approved minutes from Feb 7 and Feb 17, 2022 meetings
- Discussed agreements with Positive Education Program, LLA Therapy, and Navigate360
- Discussed community-based career-technical training agreements with Gordon Food Service, Winking Lizard, and Wyndham Hotel Airport Cleveland
Joint Meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood City Council
The Lakewood Board of Education and City Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest, including the Safe Routes to School Initiative, snow removal, district enrollment, recreation agreements, Foster Pool renovations, a new director position, and environmental projects. The agenda is primarily discussion-oriented with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Safe Routes to School Initiative discussion
- Snow removal topics discussion
- District enrollment discussion
- Foster Pool renovations update
- New Director of Community and District Activities position discussion
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to review district updates and approve various administrative actions. The board passed resolutions for new internet service and E-rate products, alongside several personnel and financial items.
- Approval of internet service provider contract between Connect and Lakewood City Schools
- Approval of agreement with ITSavvy for E-rate Category Two products and services
- Resolution to approve revised school dress code
- Approval of Game Worker pay rate changes
- Approval of law firms and attorneys
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on February 17, 2022, at Taft School for Innovation. The board adopted the amended agenda and approved a resolution for an extended field trip on one reading. The meeting also included a superintendent's report and discussion of other items, then adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
- Approved extended field trip resolution on one reading (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Adopted amended agenda for the special meeting (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Superintendent's report on district updates (information item)
- Discussion of other items (discussion item)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 7, 2022, taking several actions including approving an agreement with the City of Lakewood for an electric vehicle charging station at Lakewood High School. The board also approved a revised dress code, law firms and attorneys, and various personnel resignations. Discussions covered finance reports, special transportation services, and game worker pay rate changes.
- Approved agreement with City of Lakewood for EV charging station at Lakewood High School
- Approved revised dress code
- Approved resolution to approve law firms and attorneys
- Approved certified and classified resignations on one reading
- Approved first amendment to joint agreement between City of Lakewood and schools
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the agenda and enter an executive session. The closed session was called 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 held its regular meeting on January 18, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included a resolution to replace the athletic turf at Garfield Middle School Stadium with FieldTurf. The board also approved personnel actions, school calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, and discussed a first amendment to a joint agreement with the City of Lakewood. The meeting included an executive session on employment of public employees and public comments.
- Resolution to approve FieldTurf proposal for Garfield Middle School Stadium turf replacement
- Approval of school calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- Approval of personnel actions (certified, classified, coaches/advisors)
- Resolution to designate February 2022 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- First reading of amendment to joint agreement with City of Lakewood
The Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its organizational meeting for 2022, swearing in members and electing officers. The board unanimously elected Betsy Shaughnessy as president and Michael Callahan as vice president, and approved the schedule for regular meetings. It also appointed liaisons to the Ohio School Boards Association and passed a resolution to expedite board business for the year.
- Elected Betsy Shaughnessy as Board President (unanimous)
- Elected Michael Callahan as Vice President (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 regular meeting time and place
- Appointed Michael Callahan as OSBA Legislative Liaison
- Appointed Linda Beebe as OSBA Student Achievement Liaison
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to replace the athletic turf at Garfield Middle School Stadium, financial reports, and various education and human resources matters. The board will also hold an executive session to consider the employment of public employees.
- Resolution to approve FieldTurf proposal for athletic turf replacement at Garfield Middle School Stadium
- Discussion of investments purchased and matured for November 2021
- Discussion of financial information for November 2021
- Resolution to designate February 2022 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Approval of classified and Community Recreation & Education resignations on one reading