Lakewood City Schools public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on December 4, 2023, and took action on a consent agenda that included approving a proposal with Eversafe Security Solutions for door and window laminated security film at 12 facilities, adopting the FY 2025 tax budget, and approving various education and policy items. The board also held an executive session on employment, approved personnel actions, and set the 2024 organizational meeting date.
- Approved proposal with Eversafe Security Solutions for door & window laminated security film at 12 facilities
- Adopted FY 2025 tax budget
- Approved Lakewood High School 2024-2025 Program of Studies
- Approved agreement with North Point Educational Service Center
- Set 2024 organizational meeting for January 8, 2024
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on November 20, 2023, at Hayes Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. It also approved reappointments to the recreation commission, human resources actions, and several resolutions, including a career technical construction program agreement.
- Approved consent agenda including investments, financial report, and addendum with SC Strategic Solutions
- Approved agreement with Pitney Bowes for SendPro MailCenter 2000 mailing solution
- Approved athletic trainer services agreement with Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Adopted elementary courses of study in art, digital literacy, math, music, social studies, and STEM
- Authorized entering Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Career Technical Construction Program
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met for a special planning session in Columbus. The board adopted the agenda, held a discussion, and then voted to enter executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
- Adoption of the agenda (roll call vote, passed)
- Planning session: presentation and discussion
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (roll call vote)
- Meeting held at Convention Center/Hyatt Regency/Knox Room, 350 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, where it approved several action items, including a change order for additional secondary door locks and an extended field trip for the boys' varsity basketball team. The board also discussed various reports and resolutions, including finance, buildings, education, and human resources items, but no votes were taken on those discussion items.
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with DriveMind Group for additional secondary door locks
- Approved extended field trip for LHS Boys Varsity Basketball to The Plains, Ohio, Nov 17-19, 2023
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading
- Discussed resolution to approve agreement with Pitney Bowes for SendPro MailCenter 2000
- Discussed resolution to approve athletic trainer services agreement with Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, where it approved several routine items and a contract for repairs at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium. The board also held an executive session to discuss employment of public employees and approved various personnel actions and consent agenda items.
- Approved agreement with Tiffin Scenic Studios for replacement of soft goods and rigging repairs at Lakewood Civic Auditorium
- Approved resolution to adopt Lakewood High School Courses of Study
- Approved resolution to approve calendar for school year 2024-2025
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Asian Services in Action for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved community-based career-technical training agreements with West Shore Career Technical Education District
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on employee employment, followed by public session. The board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including the adoption of the 2024-2025 school calendar, high school courses of study, student clubs, and various agreements. The agenda includes reports on finance, buildings, education, and human resources, with some items requiring roll call votes.
- Resolution to adopt Lakewood High School Courses of Study
- Resolution to approve calendar for school year 2024-2025
- Community-Based Career-Technical Training Agreements with West Shore Career Technical Education District and Burlington and City of Westlake
- Memorandum of Understanding with Asian Services in Action for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of Summer Graduates - 2023 LHS Graduating Class
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on September 18, 2023, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, as well as multiple personnel actions. The board also held an executive session to discuss employment of public employees and approved the meeting minutes from September 5, 2023.
- Approved consent agenda including investments purchased and matured for July 2023
- Approved agreement between East Central Ohio Educational Service Center and Lakewood City Schools
- Approved agreement between Lakewood Board of Education and Recovery Resources
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Lakewood Teachers' Association regarding ECES partnership
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on September 5, 2023, at Garfield Middle School. The board approved the agenda, minutes from August 21, and several personnel actions, including certified and classified items. Discussions covered district updates, finance reports, and agreements with East Central Ohio Educational Service Center and Recovery Resources.
- Approved agenda and minutes of August 21, 2023 meeting
- Approved certified personnel action on one reading
- Approved classified resignations on one reading
- Discussed agreement with East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
- Discussed agreement with Recovery Resources
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 21, 2023, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. The board also passed several resolutions on one reading, including agreements for secondary door locks at 12 school buildings, a door access control system upgrade, a stadium rental for St. Edward football, a change order for roof replacement at Hayes Elementary, and a memorandum of understanding with the Cleveland Clinic for an in-school mental health clinic. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved agreement with DriveMind Group for secondary door locks at 12 school buildings
- Approved door access control system upgrade
- Approved First Federal Lakewood Stadium rental for St. Edward football
- Approved Change Order No. 002 with Master Renovations for roof replacement at Hayes Elementary
- Approved MOU with Cleveland Clinic for in-school mental health clinic
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 7, 2023, where it approved the agenda, minutes, and several action items, including classified personnel actions and an agreement with Cuyahoga Community College. The board also discussed various reports and agreements, including a resolution to adopt a course of study for Franklin School of Opportunity and agreements for transportation and consulting services. An executive session was held to consider the employment of public employees.
- Approved agreement with Cuyahoga Community College
- Approved classified actions on one reading
- Discussed resolution to adopt Franklin School of Opportunity Course of Study
- Discussed agreement with Education Alternatives for Transportation Services
- Discussed agreement with Bright Morning Consulting
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, where it approved several action items, including the reappointment of a library trustee and a change order for a roof replacement. The board also discussed various reports on finance, buildings, education, and human resources, and approved a consent agenda covering multiple items.
- Reappointed April Hoy as Lakewood Public Library Trustee for term Sept 12, 2023 to Sept 12, 2030
- Approved Change Order No. 001 with Master Renovations, Inc. for roof replacement at Hayes Elementary School
- Approved Technical Services and Consulting Agreement with GPD Group
- Approved consent agenda including finance, buildings, education, and policy items
- Held executive session for employment of public employees
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on July 13, 2023, at Taft School for Innovation. The board adopted the agenda, held a planning session for presentation and discussion, and voted to enter executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
- Adoption of the agenda (roll call vote)
- Planning session for presentation and discussion
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (roll call vote)
- Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on July 10, 2023, at Taft School for Innovation. The board adopted the agenda and then voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the employment of public officials. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public officials (roll call vote, passed unanimously)
- Agenda adopted by roll call vote (passed unanimously)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on June 29, 2023, at Taft School for Innovation. The board voted to adopt the agenda and approved Certified Actions on one reading, which typically involves personnel or other routine matters. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 a.m. No other substantive items were discussed.
- Approved Certified Actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (roll call vote)
- Meeting held at Taft School for Innovation, 13701 Lake Avenue
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 20, 2023, where it approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. Key actions included adopting permanent appropriations for FY 2023-2024, approving the Lakewood Public Library budget, and entering into contracts for services such as photography, security, HVAC maintenance, and transportation. The board also approved the D.A.R.E. program, student handbooks, and out-of-state field trips.
- Approved permanent appropriations for FY 2023-2024
- Approved Lakewood Public Library budget
- Approved contracts with Securitas Security Services and Brewer-Garrett Company
- Approved D.A.R.E. program with Lakewood Police Department
- Approved student handbooks and out-of-state field trips
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on May 23, 2023, at Taft School for Innovation. The board approved the agenda and a resolution to approve certified administrator actions on one reading, then adjourned. The meeting was procedural and brief, lasting about six minutes.
- Approved certified administrator actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Meeting held at Taft School for Innovation, 13701 Lake Avenue
- Adjourned at 7:36 a.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on May 15, 2023, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. The board also approved several actions on one reading, including a resolution to adopt new K-8 mathematics curriculum materials and a resolution to amend the 2023-24 district calendar. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.
- Approved adoption of new K-8 mathematics curriculum materials
- Approved amendment to the 2023-24 district calendar
- Approved renewal of Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement with ENGIE Resources, LLC
- Approved agreement with Buckeye Homecare Services Inc.
- Approved MOU with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation for a Patient Navigator
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on May 1, 2023, at Hayes Elementary School. The board voted unanimously to hold an executive session on employee employment, adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and approve classified personnel actions on one reading. The agenda also includes discussion items on finance, buildings, education, and human resources, but no votes were recorded on those items.
- Approved executive session for employment of public employees
- Approved minutes of April 3, 2023 meeting
- Discussed renewal of Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement with ENGIE Resources, LLC
- Discussed approval of Lakewood High School 2023 graduating class
- Approved classified actions on one reading
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at Roosevelt Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. It also approved certified and classified personnel actions, including coaches and advisors, and held an executive session on employee employment. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved consent agenda including rental agreements, Cleveland Metroparks indemnification, and LLA Therapy agreement
- Approved out-of-state field trip resolution
- Approved career-technical training agreements with Gordon Food Service, Winking Lizard, and Wyndham Hotel Airport Cleveland
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors
- 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 April 3, 2023, at Grant Elementary School. The board voted to approve the agenda, certified and classified personnel actions, a Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustee appointment, and other items. Discussions covered finance, buildings, education, and human resources reports.
- Approved Certified Administrator action on one reading
- Approved Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustee Appointment
- Approved Certified and Classified actions on one reading
- Discussed rental agreements and Cleveland Metroparks indemnification
- Discussed agreements with LLA Therapy and career-technical training partners
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at Horace Mann Elementary School. The board approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, and took action on several human resources matters, including approving certified and classified actions, a revised teachers' agreement, and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' association. The meeting also included an executive session for employment considerations and public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including investments, financial information, and law firm resolution
- Approved resolution to revise board bylaws/policies
- Approved revised Article 4 of the Lakewood Teachers Association Agreement
- Approved memorandum of understanding with the Lakewood Teachers Association
- Authorized use of certified substitutes with Ohio 1-Year Temporary (Non-Bachelor's) Substitute Teaching License
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on January 17, 2023, and approved the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. The board also approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors, and a classified action on one reading. The meeting included a superintendent's report and public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including investments and financial information for November 2022
- Adopted courses of study and Lakewood High School 2023-2024 Program of Studies
- Designated February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors
- Approved classified actions on one reading (roll call vote)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 3, 2023, at Harrison Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and two action items: a certified leave of absence and revisions to the district's preschool tuition. The meeting also included reports and discussions on district updates, finances, buildings, education, policy, and human resources, but no other formal votes were taken.
- Approved revisions to Lakewood City School District's preschool tuition (roll call vote)
- Approved a certified leave of absence on one reading (roll call vote)
- Discussed resolution to adopt courses of study
- Discussed resolution to approve Lakewood High School 2023-2024 Program of Studies
- Discussed resolution to designate February 2023 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month