Toledo Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including administrative, instructional, and financial items, as well as resolutions for minimum wage increases and a Waite High School HVAC upgrade.

• Minimum wage rate increase effective January 2023
• Approval of Waite High School Fitness Center HVAC upgrade contract
• Authorization for Indoor Air Quality Program
• Request for advance of taxes resolution 2022
• Approval of tuition rates for 2022-2023

The Board approved a minimum wage rate increase effective January 2023 and a contract for HVAC upgrades at Waite HS Fitness Ctr. Members also passed numerous resolutions regarding personnel, financial reports, and community-related district policies.

• Approved minimum wage rate increase for January 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Waite HS Fitness Ctr. HVAC Upgrade contract (5-0)
• Approved establishment of an Indoor Air Quality Program (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report ending November 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Request for Advance of Taxes Resolution 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Declaring Transportation Impractical (5-0)
• Approved Third Grade Reading Guarantee assessments and intervention policy (5-0)
• Approved multiple community and public relations policies (5-0)

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The committee meeting consists of procedural items including a welcome and agenda review. No specific discussion topics or action items are listed in the provided document.

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee approved monthly financial reports and consent agenda items including a contract for Waite High School's HVAC upgrade. The meeting also included reports on investments, aging accounts, and severance liabilities.

• Approval of November 2022 financial reports
• Contract award for Waite HS Fitness Center HVAC upgrade
• Resolution for Airport Liability Insurance FY 23
• Request for advance of taxes resolution 2022
• Approval of tuition rates for 2022-2023

The committee approved several operational resolutions, including a contract for the Waite HS Fitness Center HVAC upgrade and the establishment of an Indoor Air Quality Program. Members also reviewed the November financial report and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes from November 11, 2022 meeting
• Approved tuition rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approved purchase of airport general liability insurance for FY 23
• Approved resolution for advances of taxes collected in 2023
• Approved resolution declaring transportation impractical
• Approved contract for Waite HS Fitness Center HVAC upgrade
• Approved establishment of an Indoor Air Quality Program
• Approved confirming purchase orders for the Print Shop and Title I

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will discuss and act on several personnel items including a resolution to increase the minimum wage rate starting January 2023. The committee will also hear a presentation comparing Title IX and Title VII, review EEOC and substitute teacher reports, and consider consent agenda items for the December 20 board meeting. No community comments are scheduled.

• Resolution to increase minimum wage rate starting January 2023
• Presentation on Title IX vs Title VII overview by Treva Jeffries
• Consent agenda: December 20 Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Certified sections
• TFT MOU Resolution (Memorandum of Understanding with Toledo Federation of Teachers)
• EEOC Report and Substitute Teacher Reports

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss 29 proposed policy revisions regarding public access to schools, media relations, and community involvement. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Educational Campus on 1609 N. Summit Street.

• Review of 29 proposed policy revisions including public conduct, media relations, and community use of school premises
• Discussion on public comments, complaints, and instructional materials
• Review of Reading Skills Assessments and Intervention (Third Grade Reading Guarantee)
• Policy updates on public gifts, solicitation, and advertising in schools
• Next meeting scheduled for January 5, 2023

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board approved a consent agenda that includes multiple action items: a resolution to purchase the Driscoll Center from the State of Ohio, a contract for a video surveillance system upgrade, the monthly financial report, special projects change orders, and several policy updates. The board also recognized retirees and received community and organizational input.

• Approved resolution to enter a purchase agreement for the Driscoll Center from the State of Ohio
• Approved contract for video surveillance system upgrade project
• Approved monthly financial report for period ending October 31, 2022
• Approved special projects change orders (Dimech, Midwest, Mosser, VM Systems)
• Approved policy updates including nondiscrimination, board ethics, tax abatement/donation agreements, and petty cash amounts

The Board approved a series of administrative, financial, and personnel resolutions. Key actions included updating district policies on nondiscrimination, dress codes, and home instruction, as well as approving contracts for early childhood education.

• Approved Video Surveillance System Upgrade Project PH I contract (5-0)
• Approved updated Student Dress Code for K-12 (5-0)
• Approved nondiscrimination and disability nondiscrimination policies (5-0)
• Approved GLCAP and LCFC contracts for early childhood education (5-0)
• Approved LCFC Budget Amendment and Corrective Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved Board Member Code of Ethics policy (5-0)
• Approved Home Instruction and Early Entrance Screening policies (5-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 Instructional Section (4-0, 1 abstain)

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee of Toledo Public Schools is holding a routine meeting with agenda items limited to welcome, agenda review, executive session, next meeting, action items, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda.

• Executive session scheduled without stated reason
• Action items listed but not specified
• Meeting includes welcome by Chair Bob Vasquez and Co-Chair Sheena Barnes
• Next meeting date to be determined

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will consider approving a contract with GLCAP and a contract with LCFC, plus a budget amendment for LCFC, all effective December 1, 2022. The meeting also includes standing reports on finances, enrollment, meals, and licensing, and updates on the infant/toddler room.

• Approval of GLCAP Contract (12/1/2022)
• Approval of LCFC Contract (12/1/2022)
• Approval of LCFC Budget Amendment
• Discussion of Licensing and SUTQ Reports
• Financial statements and enrollment report for October 2022

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee approved monthly financial reports and consent agenda items including a contract for video surveillance upgrades and a purchase agreement for the Driscoll Center. The meeting also included reports on investments, aging accounts, and public safety.

• Approval of October 31, 2022 monthly financial reports
• Contract for Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade Project, Phase I
• Purchase agreement for Driscoll Center from State of Ohio
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical
• Approval of Special Projects Change Orders

The committee approved a purchase agreement for the Driscoll Center to house Toledo Early College High School. Other actions included approving a video surveillance upgrade contract and a resolution declaring transportation impractical.

• Approved purchase of Driscoll Center from State of Ohio for $1
• Approved contract for Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade Project, PH I
• Approved resolution declaring transportation impractical
• Approved special project change order resolution for four projects
• Approved confirming PO for Hylant Administrative Group
• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Early Childhood Education Committee is meeting to receive standing reports on Head Start, enrollment, meals, and monitoring, and to discuss the GLCAP Building Acquisition. Key action items include approving a new contract with GLCAP, a contract with LCFC, and a budget amendment for LCFC, all effective December 1, 2022.

• Discussion of GLCAP Building Acquisition
• Approval of GLCAP Contract (12/1/2022 – 11/2023)
• Approval of LCFC Contract (12/1/2022 – 11/2023)
• Approval of LCFC Budget Amendment

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will meet to consider consent agenda items for the November 29 board meeting, including administrative, instructional, and non-certified sections. They will receive reports on EEOC data, substitute teacher usage, para reports, and grievances. No memoranda of understanding or non-MOU resolutions are scheduled for action. The meeting also includes discussion of HR positives and a possible executive session.

• Review and approve November 29 board agenda administrative section (consent)
• Review and approve November 29 board agenda instructional section (consent)
• Review and approve November 29 board agenda non-certified section (consent)
• Receive EEOC report and comparison data
• Receive substitute teacher, para, and grievance reports

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee is meeting to receive presentations on old business (block scheduling and middle school experience) and new business (graduates, universal mental health screening, report card changes, a draft three-year calendar, and district-wide professional development). No action items are listed; the meeting consists of informational presentations and discussion only.

• Presentation on block scheduling (old business)
• Middle School Experience pilot presentation (old business)
• Presentation on universal mental health screening
• Proposed report card changes for 2022-2023
• Draft three-year calendar for 2023-2024 through 2025-2026

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss proposed updates to nondiscrimination policies and the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. The body will also review proposed recissions for petty cash accounts and early entrance screening.

• Reviewing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability
• Reviewing Board Member Code of Ethics
• Reviewing Reading Skills Assessments and Intervention
• Reviewing proposed recission of Petty Cash Accounts
• Reviewing proposed recission of Early Entrance Screening

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education reviewed the monthly financial report for the period ending September 30, 2022. Members decided on several administrative actions, including facility easements and a lease for supplemental warehouse space. The meeting also included recognition of fall graduates and retirees.

• Lease agreement with Lott Industries for supplemental warehouse space
• Permanent easement to Buckeye Cablevision for 1119 Hoag St.
• Permanent easement to Buckeye Cablevision for 1803 Upton Ave.
• Special project change orders for Start Health Clinic, Start Library, and Infant & Toddler Care Rm. Reno.
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program prospectus resolution

The Board approved a series of policy changes regarding school days, class size, and student fees. They also authorized lease agreements with Lott Industries for warehouse space and easements for Buckeye Cablevision.

• Approved lease agreement with Lott Industries for supplemental warehouse space (4-0)
• Approved permanent easement to Buckeye Cablevision for 1119 Hoag (4-0)
• Approved easement to Buckeye Cablevision for 1803 Upton Ave. (4-0)
• Approved policy updates for School Day, Class Size, and Student Fees (4-0)
• Approved policy for Library Materials Selection and Adoption (4-0)
• Approved Five Year Forecast (4-0)
• Approved GLCAP Disability Waiver Request (4-0)
• Approved Non Certified and Instructional sections (3-0, 1 abstain)

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will review financial statements, monitoring reports, and licensing data. The body will also discuss the election of officers and approve a request for a disability waiver.

• Review of financial statements and monitoring reports
• Discussion on election of officers
• Approval of GLCAP Disability Waiver Request
• Review of Licensing and SUTQ Reports
• Presentation on Board Governance Training

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss proposed updates to student and staff policies, including fundraising, field trips, and class sizes, as well as the rescission of previous policies regarding school admission and petty cash.

• Review of proposed policies: Student fundraising, field trips, and class size
• Rescission of policy regarding School Admission (JEC-R)
• Rescission of policy regarding Petty Cash Accounts (DJB)
• Discussion of student conduct on district transportation (JFCC-R)
• Review of student progress reports to parents (IKAB)

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee is reviewing the September 2022 monthly financial report and treasury management. The body is considering a lease agreement for supplemental warehouse space and various special project change orders.

• Lease agreement with Lott Industries for supplemental warehouse space
• Special project change orders for a health clinic, library, and infant & toddler care room renovation
• Review of the September 30, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
• Tax Abatement Policy update and report
• Chief Business Manager performance bond resolution

The committee approved a lease agreement with Lott Industries for supplemental warehouse space to accommodate new textbooks. Other actions included approving the Chief Business Manager Performance Bond and the September 6, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved lease agreement with Lott Industries for supplemental warehouse space
• Approved annual resolution for Chief Business Manager Performance Bond
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Special Projects Change Order Resolution 10.25.2022
• Approved confirming purchase order for the Athletic Department

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee is discussing a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant prospectus covering 38 schools, along with presentations on Career Tech Month and an alternative report card. Old business topics include block scheduling and the middle school experience. No course recommendations are listed, and potential legislation is set for discussion.

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant prospectus presented for 38 elementary schools
• Career Tech Month overview presented with attached calendar
• Discussion on block scheduling and middle school experience
• Presentation on PowerSchool community engagement for TPS alternative report card
• Presentation on graduates for October 2022

Early Childhood Education Committee

The committee will receive a board governance training presentation and review standing reports on finances, enrollment, meals, and monitoring. The only action item is a disability waiver request from GLCAP. No other decisions or public hearings are listed.

• GLCAP disability waiver request for board approval
• Board governance training presentation
• Financial statements including Head Start Fuelman and budget vs. expense reports
• Enrollment reports for Early Childhood and Head Start
• Licensing and SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) reports

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will review and consent to agenda items for the October 25, 2022 board meeting, including administrative, instructional, and non-certified sections, as well as memoranda of understanding.

• Review of October 25, 2022 Administrative Section
• Review of October 25, 2022 Instructional Section
• Review of October 25, 2022 Non Certified Section
• Review of TFT MOU Resolution
• Review of Non MOU Resolution for Start High School Fall Show

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Technology, Improvements and Process Committee will meet to review data dashboards and an update on technology assessments. The agenda includes a presentation on Head Start Board Governance and a procedural welcome.

• Review of dashboards and ODE Alt Report Card
• Technology Assessment Update presentation
• Head Start Board Governance Training
• Executive Session scheduled

The committee received a presentation on Head Start Board Governance Training and an update on data dashboards and technology assessments. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on reporting and administrative action items.

• Reviewed Head Start Governance Training guiding principles
• Reviewed Performance Matters and Unified Insights dashboards
• Reviewed technology assessment audit spreadsheet status
• Action item: Share Qualtrics parent complaint dashboard with Mrs. Gerken
• Action item: Assist Board Members with TPS platform access
• Action item: Reset Mr. Vasquez's email password
• Action item: Provide Mr. Vasquez a district laptop
• Action item: Provide update for Community Engagement and Work Plan timeline

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

This meeting of the Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee includes informational updates on fall sports, facilities maintenance, athletic director report, student engagement opportunities, and a student/parent passes update. A pay rate item is listed for approval. The committee may also discuss new business and hold an executive session.

• Fall Sports Update
• Pay Rates for Approval
• Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Update
• Student Engagement Opportunities Update
• Student/Parent Passes Update

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee of Toledo Public Schools is meeting on October 11, 2022, at the Toledo Natural Science Technology Center. The agenda includes welcome remarks, approval of the agenda, an executive session, setting the next meeting, unspecified action items, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Welcome by Chair Bob Vasquez and Co-Chair Sheena Barnes
• Agenda approval with attached PDF (FACE Agenda October 11, 2022.pdf)
• Executive session scheduled
• Next meeting to be determined
• Action items (unspecified) to be addressed

Special Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board held a special meeting to consider a resolution concerning gender identity policies. The board voted to approve a resolution supporting parents, schools, and districts in rejecting policies described as harmful, coercive, and burdensome.

• Approval of Resolution to Support Parents, Schools, and Districts in Rejecting Harmful, Coercive, and Burdensome Gender Identity Policies

The Board approved Resolution No. 370-2022 to support parents, schools, and districts in rejecting gender identity policies described as harmful, coercive, and burdensome.

• Approved Resolution No. 370-2022 regarding gender identity policies (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including administrative, instructional, and finance reports, as well as policy changes regarding negotiations. The meeting also included resolutions for Hispanic Heritage Month and safety.

• Resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month
• Resolution for Safety
• Monthly Financial Report for August 31, 2022
• Lease Agreement with Area Office on Aging for former Thurgood Marshall Bldg.
• Policy changes for Board Negotiating Agents and Superintendents Role in Negotiations

The Board approved multiple resolutions covering personnel, financial reports, and a lease agreement for the former Thurgood Marshall Building. A significant number of district policies regarding negotiations, instructional goals, and curriculum were also adopted. All recorded votes passed unanimously.

• Approved Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution No. 257-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Safety Resolution No. 258-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report ending August 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved revised lease agreement for former Thurgood Marshall Bldg. with Area Office on Aging (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 267-2022 regarding Graduates (5-0)
• Approved multiple policy resolutions on negotiations (HA, HD, HE, HE-R, HF, HI, HK, HM, HO) (5-0)
• Approved multiple instructional and curriculum policies (IA through IGBA-R) (5-0)
• Approved administrative, instructional, and non-certified personnel sections (5-0)

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will review financial reports, discuss school readiness data, and vote on approving budget revisions, transportation procedures, and annual reports.

• Approval of Budget Revision ARP
• Approval of Transportation Procedure
• Approval of Head Start Procedures
• Approval of Annual Report Early Childhood 2021-2022
• Discussion of Corrective Action Plan draft

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Technology, Improvements and Process Committee met to discuss PowerSchool beta dashboards, community engagement updates, and a data readiness timeline. The meeting included a presentation on PowerSchool enrollment and concluded with an executive session.

• PowerSchool Beta Dashboards and Community Engagement Update
• Data Readiness Timeline
• PowerSchool Enrollment Update
• Executive Session

The committee reviewed updates regarding PowerSchool Beta Dashboards, data readiness timelines, and current enrollment numbers. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Action item: Mr. Henderly to discuss board member network access with Infrastructure
• Action item: Mr. Henderly to update Technology Audit findings for the committee

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee met to discuss home school testing, social emotional learning curricula, and funding standards for private schools. The meeting included presentations on block scheduling and the middle school experience.

• Review of home school testing standards and responsibilities
• Presentation on social emotional learning curricula
• Discussion on private school funding standards and responsibilities
• Presentation on block scheduling
• Presentation on the middle school experience

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will review board agenda items for the September 27, 2022 meeting, including administrative, instructional, and non‑certified sections. It will consider the TFT Memorandum of Understanding resolution and receive reports on EEOC compliance, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and grievances. Discussion items include HR positives and an update on the TSL grant. The meeting ends with an executive session.

• Review September 27, 2022 Administrative Section
• Review September 27, 2022 Instructional Section
• Review September 27, 2022 Non Certified Section
• Approve TFT MOU Resolution
• Review EEOC Report

Early Childhood Education Committee

The committee is reviewing several standing reports including financial statements, enrollment data, and monthly monitoring reports. Members will discuss a draft Corrective Action Plan and review items for board approval.

• Discussion of Corrective Action Plan draft
• Annual Report Early Childhood 2021-2022 for board approval
• Annual PIR (TPS, GLCAP, and LCFC) for board approval
• Budget Revision ARP for board approval
• Active Supervision Transportation Procedure for board approval

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee of Toledo Public Schools meets to receive informational updates on fall sports, facilities and maintenance, a proposed pay rate for approval, and reports from the athletic director and fine arts. The committee also hears updates on student engagement opportunities, marketing, student/parent passes, and 7th/8th grade transition to high school. The next meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2022.

• Fall Sports Update (Information)
• Facilities, Maintenance & Operations Update (Information)
• Pay Rate for Approval (Information, no amount specified)
• Fine Arts Update (Information)
• Student Engagement Opportunities Update

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee will hold a meeting on September 13, 2022, at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus. The agenda includes a welcome, the agenda itself, an executive session, and the next meeting.

• Welcome by Chairperson Bob Vasquez and Co-Chairperson Sheena Barnes
• Review of the Family and Community Engagement Agenda
• Executive Session
• Next meeting scheduled

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and consent agenda items including the August 2022 financial reports, Board Service Fund expenditures, and the August 2022 retention schedule. The committee also discussed a revised lease agreement for the former Thurgood Marshall Administration Building and a draft resolution for a video surveillance system replacement project.

• Approval of August 2022 Monthly Financial Report
• Discussion of lease agreement for former Thurgood Marshall Administration Building
• Discussion of draft resolution for video surveillance system replacement project
• Approval of August 2022 retention schedule
• Approval of August 2022 Board Service Fund expenditures

The committee approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2022. Members reviewed monthly financial reports, investment activity, and the FY22 Annual Purchasing Card Report. Discussions were held regarding a lease agreement for the former Thurgood Marshall building and a draft resolution for a video surveillance system project.

• Approved August 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved annual resolution for records retention schedule
• Approved confirming purchase orders for August, including Educational Service Center Lake Erie West

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee is discussing proposed minor content and format changes to dozens of policies in Sections H (Negotiations) and I (Instruction). No significant content updates are on the agenda. The committee will review redlined versions of policies covering topics such as negotiations, instructional goals, curriculum, and special programs.

• Review of minor changes to HA - Negotiations policy
• Review of minor changes to HD - School Board Negotiating Powers and Duties
• Review of minor changes to IA - Instructional Goals
• Review of minor changes to IGBA - Programs for Students with Disabilities
• No significant content updates identified for Section H & I

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including administrative, instructional, and financial reports, as well as contracts for school health clinics and property transfers to Lucas County.

• Approval of monthly financial reports for July 2022
• Resolution to award contract for Bowsher Health Clinic Project
• Resolution to award contract for Start Health Clinic Project
• Resolution to award contract for DeVilbiss Reno. Project PH II
• Resolution authorizing transfer of Ryder and Whitney properties to Lucas County

The Board approved several construction contracts for health clinics and school renovations. It also authorized the transfer of the Ryder and Whitney properties to Lucas County and approved numerous student-related policy updates.

• Awarded contract for Bowsher Health Clinic Project (5-0)
• Awarded contract for Start Health Clinic Project (5-0)
• Awarded contract for DeVilbiss Reno. Project PH II (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of Ryder Property to Lucas County (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of Whitney Property to Lucas County (5-0)
• Approved lease with Boys and Girls Club (5-0)
• Approved yellow bus stops for 2022-2023 school year (5-0)
• Approved renewal of property and liability insurance (5-0)

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will review a series of standing reports—including financial statements, enrollment data, and monitoring reports—followed by discussion of licensing, SUTQ reports, and recent survey results. The council will then vote on two action items: adoption of updated Early Head Start policies and approval of the 2022‑2023 refunding application.

• Review of financial statements (budget vs. expense reports)
• Licensing and SUTQ reports for August 2022
• Survey results for 2022 ECE parent‑guardian and staff
• Adoption of updated EHS policies
• Approval of the 2022‑2023 refunding application

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee of Toledo Public Schools will meet to hear presentations on athletic reorganization and facility maintenance, receive updates on school clubs and the Fine Arts Festival, and consider action items including season tournaments and a 7th-8th grade transition to high school. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel or legal matters. No votes on the presented items are indicated in the agenda.

• Athletic Reorganization Presentation (item 2.01)
• Facilities/Maintenance Update (item 2.02)
• Fine Arts Festival (item 3.02)
• Season Tournaments action item (item 6.01)
• 7th & 8th Grade Transition to High School action item (item 6.02)

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee met on Aug 15, 2022 at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus. Members reviewed the 3E curriculum overview, examined several federal Title grant prospectuses, and discussed old‑business items such as block scheduling and middle‑school experience. New‑business presentations covered graduate data, a Fine Arts Festival memorandum of understanding, a Calamity Day resolution, staffing for 2022‑2023, professional‑development plans, and research on screen‑time effects.

• 3E Overview and Timeline presentation (Curriculum Topics)
• Federal Title II‑A, III, IV, I, and I‑D grant prospectuses (Grant Prospectus)
• Discussion of Block Scheduling (Old Business)
• Fine Arts Festival Memorandum of Understanding presentation (New Business)
• Calamity Day Resolution presentation (New Business)

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

This committee meeting is reviewing and recommending multiple consent agenda items for the August 23, 2022 board meeting, including administrative, instructional, and non-certified sections, as well as memoranda of understanding and resolutions. The committee will also discuss HR positives, receive an EEOC report, and possibly enter executive session for negotiations. No specific dollar amounts or new policy proposals are listed.

• Review of August 23, 2022 Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Certified sections
• Memoranda of Understanding: TFT Resolution and TAAP Resolution
• EEOC Report (comparison and data attachments)
• Grievance Report and Substitute Teacher Report (none)
• Executive session for collective bargaining negotiations

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss updates to Section J student policies, including entrance age, admission, dress codes, and discipline.

• Review of student admission policies (JEC, JECBC, JECBA)
• Updates to student dress code (JFCA)
• Review of student discipline and conduct policies (JFC, JFCL)
• Review of student safety and medical administration policies (JHF, JHCD-R-1)
• Review of student rights and due process policies (JF, JFA)

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Technology, Improvements and Process Committee will discuss the 3R’s Project, recruitment, and a Project Labor Agreement. The group will also review PowerSchool community engagement and online enrollment updates.

• 3R’s Project Update
• Project Labor Agreement discussion
• PowerSchool Community Engagement Update
• Online Enrollment Update
• Mr. Gant to investigate AFSCME's role in Team Structure

The committee received presentations on student enrollment recruitment strategies and PowerSchool community engagement updates. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on project updates and assigning follow-up action items.

• Requested inclusion of Special Education in student enrollment analysis
• Tasked Mr. Henderly to check for an 'update information' option for online enrollment
• Tasked Mr. Gant to provide an overview of current Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)
• Tasked Mr. Henderly to update the status of 2021 technology audit findings

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee will consider a consent agenda that includes monthly financial reports, approval of yellow bus stops, property and liability insurance renewals, and contracts for construction projects at Bowsher and Start health clinics and the DeVilbiss renovation. The committee will also discuss resolutions to transfer the Whitney and Ryder properties to Lucas County, and receive reports on investments, treasury management, aging accounts, and severance liability. An executive session may be held for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• Monthly financial report for period ending July 31, 2022, with fund transfer requests
• Resolution approving yellow bus stops for 2022-2023 school year
• Resolution to award contract for Bowsher Health Clinic project
• Resolution to award contract for Start Health Clinic project
• Resolution to enter lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club

The Finance and Business Operations Committee reviewed monthly financial reports and approved several insurance renewals and transportation resolutions. The committee awarded construction contracts for health clinics at Bowsher and Start, as well as a renovation project at DeVilbiss.

• Approved property insurance renewal with Affiliated FM
• Approved liability insurance renewal with United Educators
• Approved yellow school bus stops for 2022-2023
• Approved use of non-school bus vehicles for special education students 2022-2023
• Awarded Bowsher Health Clinic project contract to VanTassel Construction
• Awarded Start Health Clinic project contract to Comte
• Awarded DeVilbiss Renovation Project Phase II contract to Lathrop
• Approved lease agreement with Boys and Girls Club at McTigue, Ottawa River and Rogers

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee will meet at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus to review the agenda and hold an executive session. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022.

• Review of Family and Community Engagement Agenda 8.9.2022
• Executive Session
• Next Meeting scheduled

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Early Childhood Education Committee met to review financial statements, Head Start reports, and policy updates. The body discussed survey results from parents and staff and approved EHS policies.

• Review of financial statements and Head Start reports
• Discussion of 2022 ECE parent and staff survey results
• Approval of EHS policies
• Review of 2022-2023 refunding application

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education met to review and approve administrative, non-certified, and instructional sections. The meeting included a discussion on vouchers in Ohio and public hearings for four individuals.

• Approval of July 26, 2022 Administrative Section
• Approval of July 26, 2022 Non Certified Section
• Approval of TFT MOU Resolution July 26, 2022
• Approval of July 26, 2022 Instructional Section
• Public hearings for Michael Aldrich, Juanetia Williams, Randolph Meyers, and Theresa Paredes

The Board approved four resolutions covering administrative, non-certified, and instructional sections, as well as a TFT MOU. Additionally, Board member Polly Taylor-Gerken will serve on a steering committee for Vouchers Hurt Ohio.

• Approved July 26, 2022 Administrative Section Resolution No. 164-2022 (5-0)
• Approved July 26, 2022 Non Certified Section Resolution No. 165-2022 (5-0)
• Approved TFT MOU Resolution July 26, 2022 Resolution No. 166-2022 (5-0)
• Approved July 26, 2022 Instructional Section Resolution No. 167-2022 (4-0, 1 abstain)

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board approved the FY23 annual appropriation measure with encumbrances, the FY22 final appropriation, and the 2022-2023 fee and fines schedule. They also approved an urgent necessity contract for the Infant and Toddler Care Room Renovation Project and for site and electrical work at Old Orchard portables. Consent agenda items included the monthly financial report, student athletic insurance, and athletic pay rates for the 2022-23 school year.

• Approval of FY23 Annual Appropriation Measure with Encumbrances
• Approval of 2022-2023 Fee and Fines Schedule
• Urgent Necessity Resolution to Award Contract for Infant & Toddler Care Room Renovation Project
• Urgent Necessity Resolution to Award Contract for Old Orchard Portables site and electrical work
• Approval of Athletic Pay Rates for 2022-2023 School Year

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will review financial reports, discuss contracts with community partners, and approve selection criteria for a parenting student program. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2022.

• Review of Head Start financial statements and reports
• Discussion of ECE locations for 2022-2023
• Review of ETFC contract for 7/1/22-6/30/23
• Review of LCFC and GLCAP contract amendments for COLA
• Approval of Expectant & Parenting Student Program EHS Selection Criteria

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee will meet to discuss gate rates and a summer school update. The meeting will include an executive session.

• Discussion of gate rates
• Update on summer school
• Executive session scheduled

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee will convene at 10:00 AM at the Educational Campus to review its agenda and hold an executive session. The meeting is a procedural gathering with no listed action items.

• Welcome by committee chair and co-chair
• Review of the June 14, 2022 agenda
• Executive session
• Next meeting scheduled

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

This meeting of the Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee includes presentations on CDL programming updates and pre-medical and health academy pathways. Discussions cover block scheduling, middle school experience, referee course, and summer school updates. New business includes a presentation on supporting immigrant and refugee students and proposed committee meeting dates for 2022-2023. No action items are scheduled for a vote.

• CDL Programming Update (presentation)
• Pre-Medical and Health Academy Pathways (presentation)
• Building and Sustaining Support for Immigrant and Refugee Students (presentation)
• Block Scheduling discussion
• Summer School Update discussion

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee met on June 13, 2022 at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus. The committee reviewed board agenda items for the June 28 board meeting, including the Administrative, Instructional, and Non Certified sections. It also considered a resolution to adopt the TFT memorandum of understanding. Additional items included reports on grievances, EEOC findings, and substitute teacher data, as well as discussion of HR positives and action‑item follow‑up.

• June 28, 2022 Administrative Section (board agenda item)
• June 28, 2022 Instructional Section (board agenda item)
• June 28, 2022 Non Certified Section (board agenda item)
• TFT MOU Resolution
• June 2022 Grievance Report

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee approved the FY23 budget and fee schedule, and authorized contracts for school construction projects. The meeting also included reports on financial status and investment activity.

• Approval of FY23 Annual Appropriation Measure
• Approval of Fee and Fines Schedule 2022-2023
• Urgent Necessity Resolution to award contract for Old Orchard Portables
• Urgent Necessity Resolution to award contract for Infant and Toddler Care Room Renovation
• Approval of Treasurer Performance Bond

The Finance and Business Operations Committee reviewed the FY23 annual appropriations and budget narrative. The committee also considered urgent necessity resolutions for portables at Old Orchard and infant/toddler care room renovations. No final votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed FY22 Annual Appropriation Measure - Final
• Reviewed FY23 Annual Appropriations Measure (draft)
• Reviewed FY23 Budget Narrative Final
• Reviewed 2022-2023 Fee and Fines Schedule
• Reviewed Renewal of Institutional Membership FY22-23
• Reviewed Treasurer Performance Bond resolution
• Reviewed Student Athletic Insurance Coverage FY22-23
• Reviewed Urgent Necessity Resolutions for Old Orchard Portables and Infant and Toddler Care Room Renovation

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Early Childhood Education Committee is reviewing standing reports on enrollment, finances, and monitoring. The body is discussing early childhood education locations for 2022-2023 and seeking board approval for a contract and program selection criteria.

• Board approval for Expectant & Parenting Student Program EHS Selection Criteria
• Board approval for ETFC Contract for the period 7/1/22-6/30/23
• Discussion of ECE Locations for 2022-2023
• Review of SPED Proposed Rule Revision from the Ohio Department of Education
• Review of financial statements including Budget vs. Expense for June

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will review proposed policy updates and discuss the administration of federal grant funds for DECA. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at the Educational Campus.

• Review of DECA federal grant fund administration
• Policy updates for bonded employees and officers
• Review of petty cash account policies
• Review of public fund deposit policies
• Review of student discipline code

Head Start Policy Council

The Toledo Public Schools Head Start Policy Council will review financial statements, monitoring reports, and eligibility information. The council is also set to approve selection criteria and a quality improvement application.

• Review of financial statements and monitoring reports
• Review of eligibility information
• Approval of selection criteria
• Approval of COLA and Quality Improvement Application

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including administrative, instructional, and financial reports, as well as resolutions for library renovation, parking lot improvements, and transportation policy.

• Resolution to award contract for Start Library Renovation Project
• Resolution to award contract for Mayfair Parking Lot Improvements
• Resolution declaring private transportation impractical
• Resolution to negotiate agreement for design professional of record capital projects
• Monthly financial report for April 30, 2022

The Board approved several capital project contracts, including the Start Library renovation and Mayfair parking lot improvements. Members also passed resolutions opposing House Bill 290 and updating policies on student conduct and educational options. All listed resolutions carried with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved contract for Start Library Renovation Project (5-0)
• Approved contract for Mayfair Parking Lot Improvement (5-0)
• Passed resolution in opposition to House Bill 290 (5-0)
• Approved updated selection criteria for Early Childhood Education (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 OHSAA Athletic Resolution and athletic pay rates (5-0)
• Approved policy updates for student conduct on district transportation (5-0)
• Approved policy updates for College Credit Plus and Educational Options (5-0)
• Approved May Five Year Forecast (5-0)

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The committee is holding a routine meeting with items limited to welcome, agenda review, executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome by Chairperson Bob Vasquez and Co-Chairperson Sheena Barnes
• Review of Family and Community Engagement Agenda (File: FACE Agenda May 16, 2022.pdf)

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee reviewed the April 30, 2022 monthly financial report and approved several consent‑agenda items, including contracts for the Start Library renovation, Mayfair parking lot improvements, and electrical work for Old Orchard portables. It also adopted a resolution declaring private transportation impractical and discussed school‑bus seat‑belt safety following the Ohio PTA convention. The meeting set the next committee date for June 10, 2022.

• Resolution to award a contract for the Start Library Renovation Project (consent agenda)
• Resolution declaring private transportation impractical (consent agenda)
• Placeholder resolution to award a contract for the Mayfair Parking Lot Improvement (consent agenda)
• Placeholder resolution to award a contract for site and electrical work for Old Orchard Portables (consent agenda)
• Discussion on seat‑belt safety in school buses presented at the Ohio PTA Annual Convention

The committee reviewed the April 2022 financial reports and discussed several capital project resolutions, including library renovations and portable units. Members also discussed the five-year financial forecast and the potential for future levies.

• Reviewed Monthly Financial Report ending April 30, 2022
• Reviewed Board Service fund for OSBA Leadership Institute attendance
• Presented resolution to award contract for Start Library Renovation Project
• Presented resolution declaring private transportation impractical
• Presented resolution for design professionals for record services for capital projects
• Presented placeholder resolution for Mayfair parking lot improvements
• Presented placeholder resolution for Old Orchard portable units
• Presented confirming purchase orders for May

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Early Childhood Education Committee will hear a family engagement presentation, receive standing reports on Head Start, finances, enrollment, and monitoring, and consider two items for board approval: selection criteria and a COLA/Quality Improvement application. The meeting includes community comments and an executive session.

• Family Engagement Presentation
• Financial statements including Head Start Fuelman and budget vs. expense reports
• Monthly monitoring reports for TPS HS, TPS ECE, EHS, GLCAP
• Items for board approval: Selection Criteria (Action)
• Items for board approval: COLA and Quality Improvement Application (Action)

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Technology, Improvements and Process Committee met to review enrollment data via PowerSchool and discuss process improvements for residency verification and mental health forms. The meeting concluded with an executive session.

• Review of PowerSchool enrollment data
• Discussion on Medicaid permission forms
• Review of residency proof requirements
• Presentation on UI community engagement dashboard
• Presentation on team structure update

The committee reviewed the PowerSchool Community Engagement platform and enrollment updates for May. Members discussed the Team Structure Communication Flow plan and the roles of various district teams. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will consider consent agenda items for the May 24 board meeting, including administrative, instructional, and non-certified personnel sections. The committee will also act on a TFT resolution and receive reports on EEOC complaints, grievances, and substitute teacher status.

• Approval of May 24 administrative, instructional, and non-certified personnel sections
• TFT resolution under Memoranda of Understanding
• EEOC report and comparison data
• Grievance report and substitute teacher report
• Discussion of HR positives and action item follow-up

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee will discuss program changes for the 2022-2023 school year and receive presentations on textbook selections for English Language Arts and World Studies. The committee will also review a proposed Fees and Fines schedule for 2022-2023 and hear an update on summer school plans. Other topics include block scheduling, middle school experience, and graduate updates.

• Program changes for 2022-2023 (discussion)
• Textbook Selection Committee update – ELA (presentation with attachments)
• Textbook Selection Committee update – World Studies (presentation with attachment)
• Fees and Fines schedule 2022-2023 (presentation)
• Summer school update (presentation)

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee meets to review athletic pay schedules, OHSAA membership, and marketing plans. The meeting includes an executive session.

• Athletic Pay Schedule for 2022-23 School Year
• OHSAA Membership Resolution for 2022-23 School Year
• Woodward Gymnasium Plan
• Arts & Athletics Marketing Implementation Plan
• Executive Session

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a wide range of policy revisions and new business. These discussions cover financial administration, student conduct, and educational options.

• Discussion of student conduct on district managed transportation (EEACC and JFCC)
• Review of educational options and College Credit Plus policies (IGCD, LEB, IGCH, LEC)
• Recommended rescission of policy JFF regarding Police Assistance
• Discussion of policies on interrogations and searches (JFG and JFG-R)
• Review of financial policies including federal grant funds, petty cash, and public fund deposits

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board passed a resolution opposing state bills HB 322, HB 327, and HB 616, which would restrict discussions of race and history in classrooms. The board also approved a large consent agenda including acceptance of FY23 tax rates, award of a transportation site improvement contract, increased pay for off-duty police officers, and authorization to donate surplus hand sanitizer. Additionally, the board recognized retirees with 25 or more years of service and heard community comments.

• Resolution opposing divisive concepts legislation HB 322, HB 327, HB 616
• Resolution accepting tax rates for fiscal year 2023
• Resolution to award Transportation Site Improvement Project contract
• Resolution to increase hourly pay for off-duty police officers
• Resolution authorizing contract for air handling upgrades at Waite and Woodward groups

The Board passed a resolution opposing divisive concepts legislation, including HB 322, HB 327, and HB 616. Members also approved several administrative and financial items, including tax rates for FY23 and facility upgrades. A Head Start budget revision was also approved.

• Opposed divisive concepts legislation HB 322, HB 327, and HB 616 (5-0)
• Accepted FY23 tax rates (5-0)
• Awarded Transportation Site Improvement Project contract (5-0)
• Awarded contract for Air Handling Upgrades, PH III (5-0)
• Increased hourly pay for off-duty officers (5-0)
• Approved Head Start budget revision (5-0)
• Authorized donation of surplus hand sanitizer to community partners (5-0)
• Declared private transportation impractical (5-0)

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will review and consent to the Administrative, Instructional, and Non Certified sections of the April 26, 2022 board agenda, along with a TFT resolution. The meeting also includes reports on EEOC compliance, grievances, and substitute teachers, and a discussion on HR systems.

• Review of April 26, 2022 Administrative, Instructional, and Non Certified sections
• Review of TFT Resolution for April 26, 2022
• EEOC Report and Grievance Report
• Discussion on HR Systems Presentation
• Approval of Job Fair Schedule

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Technology, Improvements and Process Committee met at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus to review PowerSchool enrollment data, the 'Grow at TPS' initiative, and alternative report card measures. The meeting included presentations and a procedural welcome.

• PowerSchool Enrollment Presentation
• Grow at TPS Presentation
• Alternative Report Card/Measures Update
• Information & Technology Projects Discussion

The committee received presentations on the PowerSchool Enrollment Online Registration application and the Grow at TPS HRIS platforms. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on system overviews and identifying follow-up actions regarding residency requirements and enrollment forms.

• Requested PowerSchool Enrollment presentation be given to the F.A.C.E Committee
• Referred residency documentation requirements to the Policy Committee

Early Childhood Education Committee

The committee will review various standing reports including financial statements, enrollment data, and meal reports. The meeting includes a presentation on family engagement and a proposed Head Start budget revision for board approval.

• Family Engagement Presentation
• Head Start Budget Revision April 22

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee will hear presentations on K-5 Science and Health textbook recommendations. Discussions are scheduled on block scheduling, middle school experience, a draft Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy MOU, and staffing for 2022-2023. No action items are listed; all items are for presentation or discussion.

• K-5 Science Textbook Committee Recommendations (presentation)
• Health Textbook Selection Committee Recommendation (presentation)
• Block Scheduling discussion
• Pre-Med and Health Academy MOU (draft) presentation
• Staffing 2022-2023 discussion

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council met on April 13, 2022 at the Summit Annex in Toledo. Council members reviewed standing reports such as financial statements, enrollment and meal reports. They discussed licensing and SUTQ reports. The council will consider and approve a budget revision for April 2022.

• Head Start Budget Revision April 22 (action item)
• Licensing and SUTQ Reports (discussion)
• Financial Statements (standing report)
• Enrollment Report (standing report)
• Meal Report (standing report)

Finance and Business Operations Committee- Canceled!

The Toledo Public Schools Finance and Business Operations Committee canceled its scheduled meeting on April 8, 2022. The agenda included items such as the monthly financial report, tax rate resolutions, and contracts for transportation site improvements.

• Monthly Financial Report Period Ending March 31, 2022
• Resolution Accepting Tax Rates FY23
• Resolution to Award Transportation Site Improvement Project
• Resolution to Award Contract for Air Handling Upgrades, PH III
• Resolution to Increase the Hourly Pay for Off-Duty Officers

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda including the monthly financial report for February 2022, policy updates for board meetings and the superintendent's contract, a resolution declaring private transportation impractical, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes recognitions for students, retirees, and the Waite High School boys basketball team, as well as public comment and organizational input from unions.

• Monthly Financial Report period ending February 28, 2022, with attached spending and revenue analyses
• Resolution Declaring Private Transportation Impractical
• Policy updates: BD – School Board Meetings, CBC – Superintendents Contract, EEA – Student Transportation Services
• Non-MOU resolutions for Start High School Orchestra Fine Arts Festival, Senior Orchestra Concert, and Spring Musical
• Recognition of retirees with 25 or more years of service

The Board passed a series of resolutions covering personnel sections, financial reports, and student activities. Multiple district policies were updated, including those regarding student dress codes, graduation requirements, and transportation services.

• Approved Administrative, Instructional, and Non-Certified personnel sections (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report ending February 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved updated policies for Student Dress Code (K-12) and Graduation Requirements (5-0)
• Approved updated policies for Student Transportation Services and Non-Routine Bus Use (5-0)
• Approved updated policies for Health Education and Sex Education (5-0)
• Approved resolution commending Waite High School Varsity Basketball Team and Coach (5-0)
• Approved Athletic Pay Rates (5-0)
• Approved March 7 and February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will review financial statements, monitoring reports, and licensing data. The council is scheduled to approve a contract amendment for the Lucas County Family Care (LCFC) and update policies and procedures.

• Review financial statements and monitoring reports
• Approve LCFC Contract Amendment Mar 2022
• Update Policies & Procedures 1302.50 - 1302.53
• Review School Readiness Winter 2022 data
• Review Licensing and SUTQ Reports

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to review and vote on a series of policy updates, including the Superintendent's contract and student-related policies such as attendance, dress codes, and health education.

• CBC - Superintendents Contract (Action)
• JED - Student Absences and Excuses (Action)
• AC-R - Discrimination Complaint Procedure (Action)
• IGAE - Health Education (Action)
• IGBEA - Reading Skills Assessments (Action)

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Finance and Business Operations Committee will consider consent agenda items including the monthly financial report for February 2022 and resolutions related to transportation. They will also discuss the ESSER (federal COVID relief) spending plan and receive reports on investments, aging accounts, self-insurance, and severance liability. An executive session is scheduled for personnel or legal matters.

• Monthly Financial Report for period ending February 28, 2022 (consent agenda)
• Resolution declaring private transportation impractical
• Placeholder resolution to award transportation site improvements
• Discussion of ESSER Spending Plan (federal COVID relief funds)
• Investment overview presentation

The committee approved the minutes from the February 17, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed monthly financial reports, investment portfolios, and discussed the ESSER spending plan for FY21-FY25.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Human Resource Committee will consider approving the March 22, 2022 Administrative, Instructional, and Non Certified sections of the board agenda, along with resolutions for the Toledo Federation of Teachers and various Start High School events.

• Approval of March 22, 2022 Administrative Section
• Approval of March 22, 2022 Instructional Section
• Approval of March 22, 2022 Non Certified Section
• Resolution for TFT Memorandum of Understanding
• Approval of Start High School Spring Musical resolution

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Technology, Improvements and Process Committee will receive a weekly COVID report and hold discussions on the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) strategic plan and alternative report card elements, as well as alignment between the BMS/TPS strategic plan and ODE's plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Weekly COVID report for Feb 14–20 and Feb 21–27, 2022
• Discussion of ODE Strategic Plan and Alternative Report Card Elements
• Discussion of BMS/TPS Strategic Plan and ODE Strategic Plan Alignment
• Action items include clarifying 'Credits Earned' on EWIMS Profile and aligning BMS plan with ODE plan

The committee received updates on the ODE Report Card and the alignment of the BMS/TPS Strategic Plan with the ODE Strategic Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Early Childhood Education Committee met to review financial statements, enrollment reports, and monitoring data for Head Start programs. The body approved a contract amendment and updated policies and procedures.

• LCFC Contract Amendment Mar 2022
• Policies & Procedures 1302.50 - 1302.53
• Head Start Financial Statements
• Monthly Monitoring Reports
• Enrollment Reports

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee met to discuss summer school plans, block scheduling, and the implementation of the Dyslexia Law. The meeting included presentations on the Zones of Regulation and 2022/23 staffing.

• Discussion of Summer School 2022
• Presentation on Dyslexia Law Requirements
• Presentation on Zones of Regulation
• Discussion of Block Scheduling
• Discussion of Middle School Experience

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Committee met at 9:00 AM on March 8, 2022. The agenda consisted of a welcome, review of the agenda document, an executive session, scheduling the next meeting, action items, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or contracts were listed.

• Welcome by Chairperson Bob Vasquez and Co‑Chairperson Sheena Barnes
• Review of the Family and Community Engagement Agenda (03.08.2022)
• Executive Session
• Discussion of next meeting date
• Action items and adjournment

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee will meet to review game reports and arts updates. The agenda includes a procedural welcome and an executive session.

• Review of game reports and championship play
• Arts updates presentation
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Reconvene from executive session

Special Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board held a special meeting on March 7, 2022. Board members voted to adopt the AFSCME contract resolution. The meeting also included routine items such as the treasurer calling roll, a review of the district’s mission and vision statement, and adjournment.

• AFSCME Contract Resolution – motion by Bob Vasquez, second by Chris Varwig, adopted
• Treasurer to Call Roll – procedural item
• Mission/Vision Statement – procedural discussion
• Adjournment – motion by Chris Varwig, second by Randall Parker, adopted

The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 49-2022, which authorizes the collective bargaining agreement for employees represented by Ohio Council 8 AFSCME Locals 272, 349, 840, 2174 and 2853.

• Approved AFSCME collective bargaining agreement Resolution No. 49-2022 (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board held a regular meeting including special presentations for Black History Month and retirees, community comments, and a consent agenda with multiple approved actions. The board voted on monthly financial reports, a resolution declaring private transportation impractical, change orders for school projects, and purchases for confirmation.

• Monthly Financial Report for period ending January 31, 2022, approved
• Resolution declaring private transportation impractical for the district
• Change orders for Woodward Press Box and NSTC Phase I projects
• Purchases for board confirmation list approved
• Graduates list for February 2022 approved

The Board approved a series of resolutions covering human resources, instructional sections, and financial reports. Other actions included declaring private transportation impractical and approving a Black History Month resolution.

• Approved Administrative and Instructional Sections (5-0)
• Approved NON MOU Resolution Logwood-Davis, Margaret (5-0)
• Approved TFT Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report ending Jan 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Board Service Fund (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring private transportation impractical (5-0)
• Approved Special Projects Change Order and purchases for board confirmation (5-0)
• Approved Black History Month Resolution (5-0)

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee will consider consent agenda items, including a resolution declaring private transportation impractical for students. Reports on bond refunding and credit ratings will be presented. The committee will also discuss the Restart, Refocus, Respect safety plan and receive updates on cybersecurity and grants for a photography class.

• Resolution declaring private transportation impractical
• Monthly financial report for period ending Jan 31, 2022
• Bond refunding update for Series 2022
• Credit ratings updates from Moody's and S&P
• Discussion of the Restart, Refocus, Respect safety plan

The committee approved the minutes from the January 14, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed monthly financial reports, including a $4 million tax advance and bond refunding updates. The committee also discussed the Restart, Refocus, Respect plan and potential property interests from the community.

• Approved January 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will receive routine standing reports on finances, enrollment, meals, and monitoring, and discuss items such as licensing and SUTQ reports, an April meeting date change due to spring break, and the possibility of resuming in-person meetings. No items are listed for approval; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Financial statements and budget reports for periods ending January 2022
• Enrollment report for Head Start (January 2022 end-of-month)
• Discussion of licensing and SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) reports
• Discussion of changing April meeting date due to spring break
• Discussion of returning to in-person meetings

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Early Childhood Education Committee will receive financial statements, enrollment reports, and monitoring data for Head Start and preschool programs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Fatherhood Initiative and a discussion on a dental van media project.

• Fatherhood Initiative presentation
• Financial statements and budget reports
• Enrollment and monitoring reports
• Dental Van media discussion
• Policy Council meeting report

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee is meeting to receive presentations on academic profiles and grant prospects. The body will discuss block scheduling, elementary music, and curriculum access for parents.

• Special Education Profile presentation
• Expectant and Parenting Student Program update
• Project Lead the Way: Launch and Explore grant prospectus
• Policy IGAH-IGAI update regarding Family Life Education and Sex Education
• Discussion on block scheduling and elementary music

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Technology, Improvements and Process Committee will review the weekly COVID-19 report for the district. It will receive a presentation on updates to ASANA, EWIMS and the Alternative Report Card. Action items include scheduling an EWIMS walkthrough demo next month and adding an ODE Alternative Report Card discussion to the next meeting agenda.

• Weekly COVID-19 report review
• Presentation on ASANA, EWIMS, and Alternative Report Card updates
• Plan for EWIMS walkthrough/demo next month
• Plan to discuss ODE Alternative Report Card at next meeting

The committee received updates on COVID-19 numbers and the implementation of ASANA project management software and the EWIMS dashboard. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Scheduled EWIMs Walkthrough/Demo for next month
• Added ODE Alternative Report Card discussion to next month's agenda

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will meet to review and approve consent items for the Toledo Public Schools Board of Education on February 22, including administrative, instructional, and non-certified sections, as well as resolutions.

• Review of February 22 Administrative, Non-Certified, and Instructional sections
• Review of TFT and AFSCME Memoranda of Understanding
• Review of Non MOU Resolution for Margaret Logwood-Davis
• Presentation of EEOC and Grievance reports
• Discussion on tracking paraprofessionals serving as substitutes

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee will discuss gate rates for athletic events and hear a presentation from Creadio - Will Lucas. The committee will also receive information on championship play and marketing/advertisement of programs, then enter executive session for permitted purposes.

• Discussion of gate rates for athletic events
• Presentation from Creadio - Will Lucas
• Information on championship play
• Information on marketing and advertisement of programs
• Executive session for personnel, property, or legal matters

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Family and Community Engagement Committee will hold a meeting at the Toledo Public Schools Educational Campus to review the agenda and hold an executive session. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2022.

• Review of Family and Community Engagement Agenda (File: FACE Agenda 2.1.2022.pdf)
• Executive Session
• Next Meeting scheduled

Regular Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board held a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering HR actions, financial reports, property transfers, and contract awards. The board approved multiple property transfer agreements with private schools, a lease agreement for the former Thurgood Marshall building, and resolutions for boiler and cooler/freezer projects. A walk-in resolution from Students Demand Action was also approved.

• Property transfer agreements with Maumee Valley, Trinity Lutheran, and Toledo Christian
• Lease agreement with Thurgood Marshall Senior Housing LLC for former Thurgood Marshall building
• Resolution to award contract for Food Service Boiler Replacement Project
• Resolution to award contract for Food Service Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Project
• Resolution requesting advance of taxes collected for 2022

Family and Community Engagement Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Committee will meet for procedural business, including approval of the agenda, then enter executive session to discuss matters permitted by Ohio law, such as personnel, property, legal disputes, or security. No specific action items or substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for personnel, property, legal, or security discussions
• Approval of meeting agenda

Head Start Policy Council

The Head Start Policy Council will meet to review financial statements, monthly performance and monitoring reports, and discuss licensing updates. The council is scheduled to approve selection criteria for the 2021-2022 program year.

• Review of financial statements and budget reports
• Monthly Performance and Monitoring Reports for TPS HS, GLCAP, and LCFC
• Discussion on licensing and SUTQ reports
• Approval of 2021-2022 Selection Criteria
• Updates on masking and vaccine mandates

Policy Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Policy Committee will discuss several proposed policy updates, including a new blended learning policy (IGCK) and new reading skills assessments for third graders (IGBEA). The committee will also review revisions to nondiscrimination policies (AC, AC-E) and a new discrimination complaint procedure (AC-R). An executive session is scheduled for personnel or legal matters.

• New policy IGCK on blended learning
• New policy IGBEA on reading skills assessments and intervention (Third Grade Reading Guarantee)
• Redlined updates to nondiscrimination policies AC and AC-E
• New discrimination complaint procedure AC-R
• Redline of policy IGAE on health education

Finance and Business Operations Committee

The Finance and Business Operations Committee will consider consent agenda items including a monthly financial report, property transfers to Maumee Valley, Trinity Lutheran, and Toledo Christian, contracts for food service projects, and a lease for the former Thurgood Marshall building. The committee will also receive reports on investments, treasury management, assessed valuation, IRS audit results, and other financial metrics. Discussions include cybersecurity points and multi-factor authentication updates.

• Monthly financial report for December 2021
• Property transfer agreements with Maumee Valley, Trinity Lutheran, and Toledo Christian
• Resolution to award contract for food service walk-in cooler/freezer project
• Resolution to enter lease agreement with Thurgood Marshall Senior Housing LLC for former Thurgood Marshall building
• Resolution for advances of taxes collected 2022

The committee approved the December 2021 meeting minutes and reviewed several resolutions including tax collection advances and insurance. Members discussed property transfers for three schools and a lease agreement for the former Thurgood Marshall building.

• Approved December 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Proposed resolution for advances of taxes collected 2022
• Proposed purchase of airport general liability insurance for FY 22
• Proposed property transfer agreements for Maumee Valley Country Day School, Trinity Lutheran, and Toledo Christian
• Proposed contract for Food Service Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Project
• Proposed urgent contract for Food Service Boiler Replacement Project
• Proposed lease agreement for former Thurgood Marshall building with Thurgood Marshall Senior Housing LLC
• Proposed confirming purchase orders for the month

Early Childhood Education Committee

The Toledo Public Schools Early Childhood Education Committee met to review financial reports, monitoring data, and communications from state agencies. The agenda includes discussion on COVID planning and a board approval item for selection criteria.

• Financial reports for Head Start and Fuelman
• Monitoring reports for Early Childhood Education and Head Start
• Communications from Ohio Department of Education
• COVID and COVID planning discussion
• Board approval of selection criteria

Technology, Improvements and Process Committee

The Technology, Improvements and Process Committee met to review project management software, an eBusiness upgrade, and weekly COVID-19 statistics. The agenda includes reports on PowerSchool enrollment and performance data tools.

• Project Management Solution Project (ASANA)
• eBusiness Plus Upgrade Update
• Weekly COVID Report
• PowerSchool Enrollment Discussion
• Data and Security Meeting

The committee reviewed the implementation of ASANA for project management and the Restart, Refocus, Respect Plan. Staff provided updates on the eBusiness Plus Upgrade, PowerSchool Enrollment, and COVID-19 vaccination numbers. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee

The Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Excellence Committee will hear presentations on health education standards updates, a new software applications course, and block scheduling. Old business includes improving parent access to curriculum and district initiatives. New business covers January graduates and proposed policies on health education, family life/sex education, and blended learning.

• Health Standards Update for grades 7-12 (presentation with legislated requirements PDFs)
• Software Applications Course Approval (presentation of a new course)
• Block Scheduling discussion (no type specified, likely discussion)
• Update on Elementary Music program for grades 6-8 (presentation)
• Policy proposals: IGAE (Health Education), IGAH-IGAI (Family Life/Sex Education), and IGCK (Blended Learning) — redline documents attached

Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee

The Human Resource, Staff Development and Training Committee will meet to review and approve memoranda of understanding and resolutions for the Toledo Federation of Teachers and TAAP, along with a resolution for a Security Monitor Technician position. The agenda includes reports on EEOC compliance, substitute teachers, and grievances, as well as updates on HR positives and a TSL/PROUD grant.

• Approval of TFT MOU Resolution for January 25, 2022
• Approval of TAAP MOU Resolution for January 25, 2022
• Approval of Security Monitor Technician position resolution
• Review of EEOC Report for January 2022
• Discussion of TSL/PROUD Grant Update

Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee

The Arts, Athletics & Student Activities Committee will meet at the Educational Campus to discuss winter sports, coach credentials, and 7th & 8th grade athletics. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

• Winter sports updates
• Coach credential sessions
• 7th & 8th grade athletics
• Executive session
• Reconvene from executive session

Winter Organizational Board Meeting

The Toledo Public Schools Board held its winter organizational meeting. The board administered oaths of office to members Bob Vasquez, Chris Varwig, and Polly Taylor Gerken, and elected officers for 2022. Polly Taylor Gerken was elected president and Sheena Barnes was elected vice president. The board also approved the schedule of regular meeting dates and times for 2022.

• Oath of office administered to returning board members Bob Vasquez, Chris Varwig, and Polly Taylor Gerken
• Polly Taylor Gerken elected board president (motion by Chris Varwig, second by Sheena Barnes, vote 4-0 with Stephanie Eichenberg not present)
• Sheena Barnes elected vice president (motion by Bob Vasquez, second by Chris Varwig, unanimous 5-0)
• Resolution adopted establishing regular board meeting dates and times for 2022
• Newly elected board president named chairs and co-chairs to committees and representatives to organizations

The Board held an organizational meeting to swear in members and elect its leadership for the year. The Board appointed a new member and established the 2022 regular meeting schedule.

• Appointed Treasurer as President Pro Tempore (4-0)
• Voted Pastor Randall Parker as New Board Member (4-0)
• Elected Polly Taylor-Gerken as President (5-0)
• Elected Sheena Barnes as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved regular Board meeting dates and times for 2022 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting- Canceled

The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education canceled its scheduled special meeting on January 4, 2022, at the Board Room of the Educational Campus.

• Canceled Special Board Meeting
• Scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Board Room of Educational Campus - 1609 N. Summit Street