Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District public meetings in 2020
24 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board Interviews
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to interview 12 applicants for the Library Board. After the interviews, the board will enter executive session to consider appointments, then reconvene and adjourn.
- Interviews for Library Board applicants: Lee Barbee, Tony Liotta, Justin Hite, Nora Corcoran, Tyler McTigue, Charie Babcock, Paul Miller, Jerry Hannibal, Samantha Ryder, Bill Frank, Vai Pathak, Andre Witt
- Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for appointment/employment considerations
- Meeting streamed live on district YouTube channel
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on December 8, 2020, where it approved a tentative agreement with the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795, and handled routine consent agenda items including personnel actions, donations, and financial reports. The board also entered executive session to discuss employee negotiations.
- Approved tentative agreement with Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, Local 795
- Approved retirement of Zakiyyah Bergen, Social Studies Teacher, effective 07/01/2021
- Approved new appointment of Tamika Husain as On-site Coordinator at Boulevard Elementary School, $24,424.95/year
- Approved donation of $396.00 to Heights High School from Heinens
- Approved cash position reports for October and November 2020
Special Session
The Board of Education met to address a notice of intent to strike from the Cleveland Heights Teachers Union. The Board approved resolutions authorizing the Superintendent to implement an action plan, manage strike preparation, and cancel pay and benefits for striking employees.
- Approved resolution authorizing Superintendent authority during a strike
- Approved resolution authorizing Superintendent to implement an action plan
- Approved resolution cancelling pay, compensation, and insurance benefits of striking employees
- Authorized Superintendent to contract with Huffmaster Crisis Response, LLC
- Approved the Five-Year Forecast for FY21 through FY25
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual work session on November 17, 2020, approving a consent agenda covering personnel appointments and finance items, as well as a resolution supporting the Fair School Funding Plan. The board also discussed first-quarter data and adjourned into executive session for employee negotiations.
- Approved consent agenda including new appointments (e.g., Denaia Robinson as bus driver at $16.88/hr, Lisa Smith as lunch aide at $13.05/hr) and supplemental assignments (Arion Jackson, girls basketball coach, $5,343)
- Approved status changes for five staff members, including salary increases for 21st-Century Coordinators from $35,000 to $41,500/year
- Approved FY21 appropriations amendment increasing Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund by $339,030.76
- Approved payment of purchase orders totaling $80,887.24 to Summit County Educational Svc Ctr and Coverall North America Inc
- Approved resolution in support of Fair School Funding Plan
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual work session on October 20, 2020, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, a master electric energy sales agreement with Engie Resources LLC, and payment of purchase orders. The agenda was largely procedural, with all items passed by a unanimous vote.
- Approved resignations of Freda Bussey, Sandra Cesarov, Tascha Renfroe, and Sandra Hahn-Millard
- Approved new appointments including Therese Prendergast as long-term substitute gifted intervention specialist at $255.34/day
- Approved salary change for Gabriella Didona from $86,876 to $90,928
- Authorized master electric energy sales agreement with Engie Resources LLC
- Approved payment of purchase orders
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education held a virtual regular session on October 6, 2020. The board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included the approval of previous meeting minutes, personnel resignations and appointments, salary changes, and the acceptance of donations. The board also adjourned into executive session to conduct employee compensation negotiations.
- Approved resignations of Sabrina Shaw and Gayle Barodofsky, both Lunch Aides
- Approved new appointments including Colin Bowser (IT Intern) and Matthew Cox (Cleaner)
- Approved salary step increases for four staff members effective August 20, 2020
- Accepted donations totaling approximately $1,607.25, including $1,194.00 in mask lanyards from Valley Athletics
- Approved meeting minutes from August 18, August 20, August 25, and September 3, 2020
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education will convene in executive session to discuss employee compensation negotiations and the potential sale of property. Following that, the board will hold a regular session to recognize staff, hear public comments, and vote on a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, and business and finance items.
- Executive session for employee negotiations and property sale
- Recognition of Google Certified Trainers and new staff
- Approval of resignations for 5 classified staff members
- Approval of new appointments including athletic and advisor supplemental assignments
- Approval of meeting minutes from six prior meetings
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board held a special session, entering executive session to discuss employee negotiations and personnel matters, then reconvened to approve two policies: one on protective facial coverings during pandemic events and another on standards-based teacher evaluation. The board also approved the meeting's adjournment.
- Approved policy 8450.01 on protective facial coverings during pandemic/epidemic events
- Approved new policy 3220 on standards-based teacher evaluation
- Held executive session for negotiations and personnel matters
- All votes passed unanimously with 5 yeas
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual work session, approving the five-year forecast for FY21 through FY25 and receiving a school reopening update. The board also entered executive session to discuss employee negotiations and property sale, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items.
- Approved Five-Year Forecast for FY21-FY25
- Approved payment of $26,991.00 to PNC & Sprint for IT purchase order
- Approved retirements, resignations, termination, new appointments, and change of status for staff
- Approved employee separation agreement (details confidential)
- Read policies on teacher evaluation and protective facial coverings
Executive Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board held a virtual executive session on August 12, 2020. The board voted to adjourn into executive session to discuss employee compensation and other terms of employment, as permitted by Ohio law. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.
- Virtual meeting streamed on YouTube
- Motion to enter executive session for employee negotiations
- Motion carried unanimously by all five board members
- Meeting adjourned after the executive session
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board held a special session to approve a resolution submitting an additional 4.8-mill current expense tax levy to voters. The board also approved several personnel actions, including the retirement of Alice Stratton and the appointment of James Dubsky as Assistant High School Principal. A school reopening update was presented for information.
- Approved resolution to submit additional 4.8-mill tax levy to electors
- Approved retirement of Alice Stratton, Physical Education, effective 07/01/2020
- Approved appointment of James Dubsky as Assistant HS Principal at Cleveland Heights High School
- Approved change of status for Sultaana Brooks and Stephanie Kelley
- Approved unpaid leave of absence for Rosalind Jacobs effective 8/21/2020
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education held a virtual regular session on July 7, 2020. The board approved the five-year financial forecast for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and reviewed a draft plan for reopening schools. Personnel actions included approving new staff appointments and extended time for administrators to attend reopening meetings funded by Title II grants.
- Approved Five-Year Forecast for FY21 through FY25
- Reviewed CH-UH Draft Reopening Plan
- Approved new appointments including an Elementary Principal at Oxford Elementary School and a Math Teacher at Monticello Middle School
- Approved extended time for 16 administrators for 5 days each for Reopening School Meetings funded by Title II Grant
- Approved acceptance of a $588.00 monetary donation for the Food Service Department
Special Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education convened a virtual special session on June 22, 2020. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items, including roll call and the motion to enter an executive session. The board voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation of an employee or official, as permitted by Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1). No public business items, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.
- Motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) for employee matters carried unanimously.
- Meeting was held virtually via YouTube and Google Stream.
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual work session, entering executive session to discuss negotiations, personnel, and legal matters. In open session, the board approved a resolution authorizing required third-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments in paper format for the 2020-2021 school year, and approved a consent agenda covering personnel and finance items, including retirements, resignations, new appointments, extended time, and athletic supplementals.
- Approved Resolution Authorizing Required Third Grade Testing for 2020-2021
- Approved retirements: David Hawkins (Skilled Laborer, 7/1/2020), Irene Mairanovsky (Special Education Aide, 6/30/2020)
- Approved resignation: Elizabeth Szpak (Special Education Aide, 6/1/2020)
- Approved new summer school staff appointments at $42.00/hour for evaluation work
- Retroactively approved 2019-2020 athletic supplementals, with salaries ranging from $2,850 to $7,837
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual regular session on June 2, 2020. The board approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, donations, and a pavement improvement project bid, and also approved the CH-UH Public Library's FY21 tax budget. The meeting included recognition of retirees and student awards, and public comment was taken via a form.
- Approved resolution recommending OSBA platform amendment
- Approved District Wide Pavement Improvement Project bid from All Ways Construction
- Approved CH-UH Public Library Alternative Tax Budget FY21
- Approved donations including $3,500 to Sam Appleton Scholarship fund
- Approved extended time for administrative and licensed staff
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual work session on May 19, 2020, where it approved a consent agenda that included personnel and finance items. The board voted to eliminate numerous positions and suspend contracts for the 2020-2021 school year due to financial reasons, and also approved a classified layoff, a resignation, a termination, new appointments, and changes of status. The meeting began with an executive session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and negotiations.
- Approved elimination of positions including teachers, an assistant principal, and a social worker due to reduction-in-force
- Approved classified layoff of Sultaana Brooks (EL Aide) effective 7/1/2020
- Approved suspension of contracts for seven staff members including art, music, and PE teachers
- Approved resignation of Amanda Barker (Early Childhood Teacher) effective 6/30/2020
- Approved termination of Jennifer Adamson (Kindergarten Aide) due to unsuccessful probation
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education convened virtually to approve an executive session for employee compensation negotiations and legal counsel discussions. The board also approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel changes, and business services. Notable personnel actions included the resignation of the Coordinator of Safety and Security and the appointment of a new Head Monitor.
- Executive session approved for employee bargaining and legal disputes under ORC 121.22
- Resignation of Bryan Loretz, Coordinator of Safety and Security, effective 7/31/2020
- New appointment of Bryan Loretz as Head Monitor at Cleveland Heights High School at $29.82/hour
- Approval of retirement for Anne Gilbert, Special Education Aide, effective 6/1/2020
- Approval of resignation for Cindy Rocco, School Nurse, effective 6/30/2020
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education held a virtual work session on April 21, 2020. The board approved a resolution to authorize distance learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. They also approved a consent agenda covering personnel status changes, a School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding, and roof replacement projects.
- Resolution to Authorize Distance Learning for days/hours school buildings are closed due to COVID-19
- Approval of Resolution for Roof Replacement Projects accepting lowest responsible and responsive bids
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the School Resource Officer Program
- Approval of contract status changes for nine classified staff members, including aides and cleaners
- Resolution Regarding 2019-2020 OTES Evaluations
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a virtual regular session, approving a resolution to conduct board meetings via electronic technology during the COVID-19 emergency. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, new appointments, and salary changes. An executive session was held to discuss pending or imminent court action with legal counsel.
- Approved Resolution to Conduct Board Meetings via Electronic Technology during emergency declared by Executive Order 2020-01D
- Approved retirement of Valerie Joseph, Intervention Specialist, effective 06/30/2020
- Approved resignations including Katrina Hicks (Coordinator of Student Services) and Teresa Taylor-Ware (Elementary Principal)
- Approved new appointment of Jo Dancy as Long-Term Sub Gifted Teacher at Roxboro Middle School at $239.34/day
- Approved salary change for Jazmine Monroe from $69,376 to $70,133
Executive Session
This is a procedural executive session agenda for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board. The board voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session under Ohio law to consider personnel matters such as appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion, or compensation. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Motion to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Unanimous vote: Beverly Wright, James Posch, Dan Heintz, Jodi Sourini, Malia Lewis
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a work session on February 18, 2020, where they approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, a termination, new appointments, salary changes, status changes, and a leave of absence. The board also received informational presentations on Career Technical Education (CTE) and district assessment data (NWEA MAP).
- Approved retirement of Mary Anderson, School Counselor, effective 06/30/2020
- Approved resignation of Fred Sternberg, Long Term Substitute - Science, effective 2/14/2020
- Approved termination of Vince Davis, Cleaner, due to unsuccessful probation
- Approved new appointments including long-term substitutes, skilled laborer, and lunch aides with specified hourly rates
- Approved salary change for Rachel Gaines from $52,099 to $53,212
Work Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Board of Education held a work session to approve routine personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments. The board also received informational updates on the MetroHealth Clinic at Heights High and the Superintendent's 100-Day Entry Plan findings. All consent agenda items were approved by a unanimous vote of five board members.
- Approved retirements for Joseph Nicklos and Jane Simeri (Assistant High School Principals) effective 6/30/2020
- Approved new long-term substitute appointments for Jacqueline Parks ($247.93/Day) and Linda Spisak ($263.46/Day)
- Approved supplemental assignment for Joshua Garcia as Assistant Swim Coach ($3,562)
- Received update on MetroHealth Clinic at Heights High presented by MetroHealth System staff
- Reviewed Superintendent 100-Day Entry Plan Findings
Regular Session
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held a regular session on January 7, 2020, at 2155 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, OH. The meeting included a 5:00 PM executive session and a 7:00 PM regular session. The board approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, personnel actions, and other routine items, and recognized student achievements in spelling bees, writing contests, and other programs.
- Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, personnel, education services, business services, and finance items.
- Accepted resignation of Melissa Lewis (Psychologist) effective 1/31/2020 and James Dubsky (BLT Team Member) effective 12/20/2019.
- Terminated Lakisha Cleveland (Substitute Bus Driver) due to unsuccessful probation.
- Rescinded supplemental contract for Joshua Luton (HC Basketball Girls - Gr 8) at $5,343.
- Approved new appointments including Martha Bayliss and Holly Spooner as long-term art substitutes at Monticello Middle School at $247.93/day, and Mario Greene as HC Basketball Girls - Gr 8 coach at $5,343.
Organizational Meeting
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting, where members were sworn in, officers were elected, and routine administrative items were approved. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Elected board president and vice president for 2020
- Appointed a board member as Treasurer Pro Tem
- Approved board member remuneration at the maximum rate permitted by Ohio law
- Approved the 2020 IRS standard mileage rate of 58 cents per mile for employee reimbursement
- Approved the alternative tax budget for FY21