Lakewood City Schools public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education included a public comment period and a vote on a compensation agreement with the City of Lakewood for the proposed development at the former Lakewood Hospital site. The board adopted the agenda and later approved the compensation agreement.
- Public comment period held
- Adoption of the agenda by roll-call vote (passed 5-0)
- Approval of compensation agreement with City of Lakewood for proposed development at former Lakewood Hospital site (second reading)
- Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met for a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, and approved the FY 2026 tax budget along with other consent agenda items. The board also held an executive session to discuss purchasing or selling property. Several resolutions were passed, including adoption of courses of study, approval of student clubs, and out-of-state field trips.
- Adoption of the FY 2026 Tax Budget
- Executive session for consideration of property purchase or sale
- Approval of minutes from November 4, 6, and 18, 2024 meetings
- Resolution to adopt courses of study
- Resolution to approve student clubs and out-of-state field trips
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is conducting a regular meeting with an executive session closed to the public. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including financial reports, a contract with North Coast Therapy Associates, student club approvals, and reappointments to the Community Recreation and Education Commission. Public comments and board comments are scheduled.
- Executive session for appointment, employment, compensation, and property sale discussion
- Resolution to approve North Coast Therapy Associates, LLC
- Approval of student clubs
- Reappointments to the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission
- Investments and financial information for September 2024
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a special meeting to appoint a Treasurer Pro Tempore, adopt the agenda, and then enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or discipline of an employee or official. The meeting is largely procedural with no public business items beyond the personnel discussion.
- Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore for the special meeting (roll call vote)
- Executive session on personnel matters (employee/official appointment, discipline, or compensation)
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on November 4, 2024, and began with an executive session to consider purchasing or selling property. During the public meeting, members discussed the finance report for September 2024, approved resolutions for North Coast Therapy Associates and student clubs, and approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading. The board also approved an extended field trip for the LHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team and reappointments to the Community Recreation and Education Commission.
- Executive session for consideration of property purchase or sale for public purposes
- Approval of North Coast Therapy Associates, LLC resolution
- Approval of student clubs resolution
- Approval of Certified and Classified actions on one reading
- Approval of extended field trip for LHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team
Joint Meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood City Council
The Lakewood Board of Education and City Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss a proposed downtown development project and hear public comment. Both bodies will also recess into separate executive sessions to consider confidential economic development and property sale information.
- Discussion of Proposed Downtown Development Project
- Public comment opportunity
- Executive session for City Council on economic development assistance and property sale
- Executive session for Board of Education on economic development assistance and property sale
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on October 21, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. Key decisions included adoption of school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, a sports medicine rotation agreement with the Cleveland Clinic, and out-of-state field trips. The board also approved a Google Workspace upgrade, an interdistrict service contract, and certified personnel actions.
- Approved school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
- Approved sports medicine rotation agreement with Cleveland Clinic
- Approved out-of-state field trips
- Approved Google Workspace for Education Plus upgrade
- Approved certified personnel actions including coaches/advisors
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held an executive session to discuss property purchase/sale and negotiations, then reconvened in public. They approved a third guaranteed maximum price amendment with Regency Construction Services for the Franklin School of Opportunity and West Shore Career Technical District. The board also discussed several resolutions including a sports medicine agreement with Cleveland Clinic, out-of-state field trips, Google Workspace upgrade, and school calendars for 2025-2027, and approved personnel actions and a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local 129.
- Approved third guaranteed maximum price amendment with Regency Construction Services for the Franklin School of Opportunity and West Shore Career Technical District
- Discussed resolution to approve sports medicine rotation agreement between Lakewood Board of Education and The Cleveland Clinic
- Discussed resolution to approve out-of-state field trips for students
- Discussed resolution to approve Google Upgrade to Google Workspace for Education Plus
- Approved memorandum of understanding between Lakewood City School District and OAPSE Local 129
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met to discuss and vote on construction amendments and furniture procurement. The board approved a second price amendment for Regency Construction Services and a furniture agreement with Martin Public Seating.
- Second Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Regency Construction Services, Inc. for The Franklin School of Opportunity and West Shore Career Technical District
- Third Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Regency Construction Services, Inc. (First Reading)
- Agreement with Martin Public Seating for the West Shore Career-Technical Expansion furniture package
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on September 16, 2024, beginning with an executive session for personnel and property matters. The board then approved the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including contracts with Rightway Transportation, Innovative Solutions Group, and Auxilio Services, as well as memoranda of understanding with Cleveland Clinic for a mobile vision clinic and with Asian Services in Action for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also adopted an elementary English Language Arts course of study and approved various human resources actions for certified and classified staff.
- Resolution authorizing program agreement with Innovative Solutions Group for SFSPac Food Service Sanitation and Safety Program
- Resolution approving contract with Rightway Transportation
- Resolution approving agreement with Auxilio Services
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for a mobile vision clinic
- Resolution adopting elementary English Language Arts course of study
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss various service contracts, financial reports for July 2024, and educational partnerships. The board also reviewed the Elementary English Language Arts Course of Study and personnel actions.
- Proposed agreement with Innovative Solutions Group Inc. for the SFSPac Food Service Sanitation and Safety Program
- Proposed contract with Rightway Transportation
- Proposed agreement with Auxilio Services Inc.
- Proposed MOU with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation for a Mobile Vision Clinic
- Proposed adoption of the Elementary English Language Arts Course of Study
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met for a regular meeting on August 19, 2024, approving minutes from prior meetings and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. The board also held an executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of property. Human resources actions, including certified and classified staff approvals, were passed.
- Executive session for consideration of purchase or sale of property
- Resolution to approve refunding of outstanding debt
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation regarding EpiPen
- Agreement between Lakewood Board of Education and Cleveland State University College of Health
- Approval of membership in the Alliance for High Quality Education for 2024-2025 school year
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakewood Teacher Teachers Association on one reading. Discussions covered a resolution to refund outstanding debt, a MOU with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for EpiPen, and agreements with Cleveland State University and the Alliance for High Quality Education. The board also heard financial, education, and personnel reports.
- Approved MOU with Lakewood Teacher Teachers Association
- Discussed resolution to approve refunding of outstanding debt
- Discussed MOU with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for EpiPen
- Discussed resolution to approve a new student club
- Discussed membership in Alliance for High Quality Education for 2024-2025
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education will vote on reappointing Persis Sosiak as a Lakewood Public Library trustee and approving a certified administrator action. They will also discuss over a dozen agreements for transportation, education, therapy, IT, and stadium rental, plus finance and building reports.
- Reappointment of Persis Sosiak as Lakewood Public Library trustee for term Sept 2024–Sept 2031
- Discussion of 13 education-related agreements including transportation, day treatment, and Cleveland Clinic residency program
- Discussion of St Edward football stadium rental at Lakewood High School
- Discussion of painting contract for Lakewood High School natatorium pool with Dugger Acquisitions, LLC
- Discussion of ITSavvy Barracuda Email Archiver System and SchooLinks agreement
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes appointing a Treasurer Pro Tempore and approving certified actions. The Board also plans to enter an executive session regarding the employment of public officials.
- Appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tempore
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Approval of certified actions on one reading
- Executive session for consideration of the employment of public officials
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education approved several financial resolutions and agreements during its June 17 meeting. Key actions included approving permanent appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the Lakewood Public Library budget. The board also considered the re-employment of the retiring Director of Student Services.
- Approval of permanent appropriations for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of the Lakewood Public Library budget
- Agreement with Insight Behavioral Consulting, Inc.
- Agreement with Edmentum
- Agreement with The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct first readings on multiple resolutions. Items discussed included agreements with Cuyahoga Community College, Waste Management, and SORSA for insurance. The board also reviewed updates to the Lakewood Teachers Association agreement.
- First reading of agreement with Cuyahoga Community College
- First reading of insurance provider agreement with SORSA
- First reading of service agreement with Waste Management
- Bid acceptance for Lakewood High School Natatorium lighting replacement
- MOU to extend the Lakewood Teachers Association collective bargaining agreement
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is reviewing financial reports for April 2024 and discussing permanent appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussions regarding various educational service agreements and amendments to several district leadership contracts.
- Resolution for FY 2024-2025 permanent appropriations
- Resolution to approve the Lakewood Public Library budget
- Amendments to employment contracts for the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and other leaders
- Agreement with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- Discussion regarding the D.A.R.E. program
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education met on May 20, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. Actions included approving the 2024 graduating class, new ELA curriculum materials, and several contracts and agreements. The board also held an executive session on employee employment and approved personnel actions.
- Approved Lakewood High School 2024 Graduating Class
- Adopted new English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-8
- Approved extension of security contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
- Approved extension of HVAC maintenance contract with The Brewer-Garrett Company
- Approved proposal from FutureThink, LLC for an elementary facility study
Joint Meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood City Council
The Lakewood Board of Education and City Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest, including updates on the Community Health Action Team, school safety, the Active Transportation/Safe Streets for All plan, and collaboration on safety. They will also hear presentations and discussions on contract negotiations for pool and sports field operations, as well as programming and management plans for the 2024 season. The meeting includes public comment and is largely discussion-oriented, with no major decisions listed beyond adopting the agenda.
- Update on Community Health Action Team's work
- Presentation on Lakewood City Schools' Safety Team
- Overview of Active Transportation/Safe Street for All (SS4A) Plan
- Discussion of contract negotiations for pool and sports field operations
- Discussion of pool and field programming and management plans for 2024 season
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on employee employment. The board will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including joining the Ohio Schools Council, extending contracts with Securitas and Brewer-Garrett, and approving a facility study by FutureThink, LLC. They will also discuss adopting new English Language Arts curriculum materials for grades K-8, approving the 2024 graduating class, and various agreements and memorandums of understanding. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and adopting the agenda.
- Resolution to join Ohio Schools Council for 2024-2025
- Extension of agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
- Extension of HVAC maintenance contract with Brewer-Garrett Company
- Proposal from FutureThink, LLC for an Elementary Facility Study
- Adoption of new ELA curriculum materials for grades K-8
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting on April 29, 2024, at Taft School for Innovation. The board adopted the agenda, held a planning session for presentation and discussion, and voted to enter executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
- Adoption of the agenda (roll call vote)
- Planning session - presentation and discussion
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees (roll call vote)
- Adjournment at 7:20 p.m.
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included a construction management services contract with Regency Construction Services, a school picture program contract with Ripcho Studio, and various financial and policy items. The board also approved personnel actions, including a certified administrator appointment, and an extended field trip for culinary students.
- Resolution to award construction management services contract to Regency Construction Services
- Ripcho Studio Photographic Services contract for school pictures, 2024-2027
- Resolution accepting tax rates
- Approval of certified administrator appointment on one reading
- Approval of WSCT culinary students' field trip to Hocking Hills, April 19-21, 2024
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 2, 2024, at Grant Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and several routine items, and discussed a range of topics including a construction management contract, a school picture services agreement, and policy revisions. The meeting included an executive session on employee employment and a roll-call vote on a classified retirement.
- Resolution to award construction management services contract to Regency Construction Services
- Ripcho Studio Photographic Services school picture program for 2024-2027
- Agreement with The University of Akron and You Science, LLC
- Classified lunch monitor and Civic Auditorium pay rate increases
- Resolution to revise and adopt board policies
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at Lincoln Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items. It also approved certified and classified personnel actions, a resolution to file a complaint against real property, and an out-of-state field trip. The meeting included an executive session on employment of public employees.
- Approved consent agenda including investments and financial information for January 2024
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland Clinic Foundation for albuterol
- Approved out-of-state field trip resolution
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions on one reading
- Approved filing of a complaint against real property
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at Emerson Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and several personnel actions on one reading, including a lifeguard resignation. Discussions included a finance report, a memorandum of understanding with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation regarding albuterol, an out-of-state field trip, and gifts to schools.
- Approved Certified actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Approved Classified actions on one reading (roll call vote)
- Approved Community Recreation & Education resignation of Samuel Chura, lifeguard, effective 02/28/2024
- Discussed Memorandum of Understanding with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Albuterol MOU
- Discussed resolution to approve out-of-state field trip
The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a planning session for presentation and discussion, followed by an executive session to consider the employment of public employees. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
- Planning session for presentation and discussion
- Executive session for consideration of employment of public employees
- Agenda adopted by roll call vote, motion passed unanimously
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at Horace Mann Elementary School. The board approved a consent agenda that included financial reports, an architectural agreement for relocating Franklin School of Opportunity to Lakewood High School, and various education and human resources actions. The meeting also included an executive session on employment of public employees and public comments.
- Approved architectural agreement with GPD Group for Franklin School of Opportunity transition from 13465 Franklin Blvd to Lakewood High School at 14100 Franklin Blvd, including renovations for West Shore Career Technical District
- Approved consent agenda including investments purchased/matured and financial information for December 2023
- Approved Certificate of Participation (COPS) issuance
- Approved waiver of tuition for non-resident senior
- Approved special transportation services additions and out-of-state field trip
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 5, 2024, taking several actions. The board approved withdrawing from the Suburban Health Consortium and joining the Great Lakes Council of Governments for health care benefits, effective April 1, 2024. It also discussed a resolution to authorize an architectural agreement with GPD Group for moving the Franklin School of Opportunity to Lakewood High School and renovations there. Other actions included approving minutes, classified personnel actions, and a memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #129.
- Approved resolution to withdraw from Suburban Health Consortium effective April 1, 2024
- Approved resolution to join Great Lakes Council of Governments (GLCOG) for health care benefits effective April 1, 2024
- Discussed architectural agreement with GPD Group for Franklin School transition to Lakewood High School and renovations
- Approved memorandum of understanding with OAPSE Local #129 for a temporary position
- Approved classified personnel actions on one reading
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at Lakewood High School. The board approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, and also approved several human resources actions, including certified and classified personnel changes and non-employee coaches/advisors. The meeting included an executive session for employment considerations and public comments.
- Approved consent agenda including investments purchased and matured for November 2023
- Approved waiver of tuition for non-resident senior
- Designated February 2024 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Approved gifts to schools for January 2024
- Approved certified and classified personnel actions, including non-employee coaches/advisors
The Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in members and electing Michael Callahan as President and Nora Katzenberger as Vice President. The board also approved the time and place for 2024 regular meetings, appointed OSBA liaisons, and passed a resolution to expedite business. All votes were unanimous.
- Michael Callahan elected Board President (unanimous)
- Nora Katzenberger elected Vice President (unanimous)
- Nora Katzenberger appointed OSBA Legislative Liaison
- Betsy Shaughnessy appointed OSBA Student Achievement Liaison
- Approved 2024 regular meeting schedule
The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting
The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at Harrison Elementary School. The board approved the agenda, minutes, certified and classified personnel actions, and Lakewood High School graduation candidates, all by roll call votes. The board also discussed the superintendent's report, finance reports, and other items, and entered executive session to consider employment of public employees.
- Approved certified personnel actions on one reading
- Approved classified personnel actions on one reading
- Approved Lakewood High School candidates for graduation
- Discussed waiving tuition for non-resident senior
- Discussed designating February 2024 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month