Board Work Session

Education

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. EDT

4600 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 (Directions)

Garrett Morgan High School, Cafetorium (or watch on YouTube)

The Board of Education functions as the governing body of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Board responsibilities include: hiring the school district chief executive officer (with the mayor’s agreement); setting school district policy; approving the school district budget; establishing goals and accountability standards; and promoting parent, family, and community involvement in the schools.

The board has two types of meetings: a work session and a business meeting. Work sessions focus on information gathering and debate on issues and proposed resolutions. Business meetings focus on holding official votes on resolutions.

The board can have up to nine voting members, all of whom are appointed by the mayor.

Current board members:

Sara Elaqad, chair
Leah D. Hudnall, vice chair
Robert Briggs
Robert M. Heard
Midori Lebrón
Diana Welch Howell
Denise W. Link
Nigamanth Sridhar

The CEO of the school district is Warren Morgan II.

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Find the meeting live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@CLEMetroSchools/streams

As a second option, you may also find the live stream on the school district’s homepage during the meeting time: www.clevelandmetroschools.org.

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Find past Documenters coverage of this meeting here: https://cleveland.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=241

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Live reporting by Marvetta Rutherford

Board hears from principal of Robert H. Jamison Middle School

Denise A@cleDocumenter

Hey #Cleveland I have the honor of covering the @CLEMetroSchools and the #BoardWorkSession for @cledocumenters and @signalcleveland today at 630 PM #intentionally

05:04 PM Mar 12, 2024 CDT

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 2/23

Hey #Cleveland I hope this is a great day for you and your family! We are going to get started... yet you are encouraged to join the Meeting via YouTube

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 3/23

Well it looks like the room is about to yield the Meeting .. Role call with 6members Pledge of allegiance Motion made to approve the prior Meetings

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Dr Morgan gave his report

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He opened the floor for a presentation of Robert Jamison Middle School located in Ward one

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 6/23

This is a Leadership Academy

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 7/23

Demographics

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 8/23

Proficiency has increased

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 9/23

They acknowledge that they have work to continue do.. but they are celebrating growth

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 10/23

Learning Surveys

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 11/23

The Principal spoke about the #Roundtable discussion And whether or not they are afraid #CodeRed training is a factor according to her This is additional goals

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 12/23

The principal spoke to math and the situation that exist as far as concept..

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Sponsored

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Last but not least

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 15/23

It was well received by the audience Questions from Denise Link spoke about looping where the teacher followed a class from grade levels Morgan spoke and asked about gaps and what are early projections Continue with the students with both literacy and math

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 16/23

She was encouraged by Superintendent Morgan.. Next he made the announcement of a calamity day for the eclipse in the city

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Sara Elaqad started the next phase of the Meeting with over 30 items to consider Morgan spoke about real property and read a narrative of that and financial issues

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Gifts and grants were announced that are intended for various schools and amounts One being a healthy lifestyle project

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 19/23

These are spread from kindergarten to high schools Internet #ERate provides discounts from federal agencies offset the cost of income impacted districts New and renewed funding is follow policy guidelines Denise Link thanked the superintendent

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 20/23

A football stadium funded by the @CityofCleveland at the Kennedy High School To the tune of 4 million dollars There will be a study of the water issues on the field More amendments and amounts for schools and transportation costs

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 21/23

@CityofCleveland Elaqad asked about the 39% increase in cost This gentleman spoke to Rising fuel costs and wages

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@CityofCleveland More resolutions were read by Morgan Old and New Business Elaqad called the fact that Thursday is his Birthday

Denise A@cleDocumenter @CleDocuDenise 23/23

@CityofCleveland With this the Meeting was adjourned! Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets @cledocumenters@gmail.com So until the next time, cledocumenters.org

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Note-taking by Barbara Phipps

District's transportation unit needs more money; JFK High to get new stadium

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Attachments

3 attachments

Cleveland Documenters Assignment Best Practices and Style Guide

By Lawrence Daniel, Cleveland - OH Documenters Team ⋅ December 7th, 2022

Cleveland Documenters Glossary of Civic Terms

By Lawrence Daniel, Cleveland - OH Documenters Team ⋅ December 7th, 2022

Find the meeting agenda here (once available):

By Doug, Cleveland - OH Documenters Team ⋅ September 27th, 2022

Agency Information

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

www.clevelandmetroschools.org

(216) 838-0030

Karlea.Steele@ClevelandMetroSchools.org

See Documenters reporting

The Board of Education functions as the governing body of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Board responsibilities include: hiring the School District Chief Executive Officer (with the concurrence of the Mayor); setting School District policy; approving the School District budget; establishing goals and accountability standards; and promoting parent, family, and community involvement in the schools.

Cleveland’s current school governance structure was created by Ohio House Bill 269 in 1997, and took effect September 9, 1998. The Board of Education is made up of nine voting members appointed by the Mayor of Cleveland from a slate of nominees selected by a local nominating panel, established under State law. At least four of the nine members must have significant expertise in either education, finance, or business management. Board members must be residents of the School District, and at least one of the nine members must reside in that part of the School District that is outside the City of Cleveland (Bratenahl, Linndale, Newburgh Heights, and parts of Brook Park and Garfield Heights).

Find the meeting live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@CMSDCommunications/streams