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Lakewood City Schools public meetings in 2025

35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board approves consent agenda including budget and equipment agreements

The Lakewood Board of Education approved a consent agenda that included the adoption of the FY 2027 tax budget and a 42-month agreement for document imaging equipment. The meeting also covered student clubs, courses of study, and agreements with BrainPOP and Purple Communications.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the December 1, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education and Policy
40 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the Lakewood City School District Board of Education and the Lakewood Teachers Association
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the resolution on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Nov 24, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education approves special education policies and district agreements

The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting to approve several consent agenda items. The body decided on new special education model policies and an agreement with Thrive Early Learning Center, LLC.

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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the November 24, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on October 20, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting held on October 29, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on November 3, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting held on November 19, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
25 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Abolish Position
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Wed Nov 19, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education to hold special meeting on November 19

The Board of Education will meet to appoint a Treasurer Pro Tempore and conduct an executive session. The executive session is for the consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Wed Nov 12, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood school board to appoint temporary treasurer and adjourn

The Lakewood Board of Education will hold a special meeting to appoint a treasurer pro tempore for the session, adopt the agenda, and enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
1. Adoption of the Agenda
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Tue Nov 11, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education to hold special meeting on November 11

The Board of Education will meet to appoint a Treasurer Pro Tempore and adopt the meeting agenda. The board is also proposing to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
1. Adoption of the Agenda
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Nov 3, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education discusses special education policies and staffing

The Board of Education met to discuss financial reports from September 2025 and various education and personnel matters. The session included discussions on special education policies and an agreement with Thrive Early Learning Center, LLC.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve Extended Field Trip - LHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team in one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Wed Oct 29, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood school board to appoint temporary treasurer and hold closed session

The Lakewood Board of Education will hold a special meeting to appoint a treasurer pro tempore for the session and adopt the agenda. The board will also vote to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, then adjourn.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
1. Adoption of the Agenda
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 a.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education approves transportation and food safety agreements

The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve a series of consent agenda items including financial reports and educational resolutions. The board also voted on personnel actions for certified and classified staff.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the October 20, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on September 2, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on September 15, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting held on September 29, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
40 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution Adopting the October 6, 2025 Elementary Facility Recommendation of the Superintendent
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:57 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board adopts agenda and adjourns after routine reports and votes

The Lakewood Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 6, 2025, at Lakewood High School Cafeteria. The board adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned after reviewing routine reports on finance, buildings, education, and human resources. No substantive decisions were recorded beyond procedural votes.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the October 6, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Sep 29, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Board adopts agenda and enters closed session for legal disputes

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting where members adopted the meeting agenda by roll-call vote and entered an executive session to confer with legal counsel about pending or imminent court disputes involving the district. No substantive business items were discussed.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the September 29, 2025 Special Board of Education meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education approves personnel actions and financial reports

The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting to approve district financial reports and personnel actions. The board also voted on an out-of-state field trip and accepted gifts for the schools. An executive session was held to discuss employee and official matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the September 15, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Community Recreation & Education actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education reviews July finances and personnel actions

The Board of Education discussed financial reports and investments from July 2025. The body also reviewed education reports, human resources updates, and approved classified personnel actions on one reading.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Wed Aug 27, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood school board adopts agenda and adjourns after planning session

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting that included procedural actions such as adopting the agenda and adjourning, as well as a planning session for discussion. No substantive decisions were recorded beyond routine votes.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Fri Aug 22, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education to hold special meeting on August 22

The Board of Education will meet to appoint a Treasurer Pro Tempore and enter an executive session. The executive session will cover personnel matters and legal counsel regarding district disputes.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
1. Adoption of the Agenda
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board approves consent agenda with Cleveland Clinic health agreements

The Lakewood Board of Education adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, and education. The board approved multiple memoranda of understanding with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation for health services, including a patient navigator, mobile health clinic, and in-school mental health clinic. The board also approved agreements with Buckeye Homecare Services and Behavioral and Educational Expert Services, along with community-based career training agreements.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
44 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions.
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Community Recreation & Education actions.
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to the Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio School Board Association at the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm
4 yea
Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Aug 4, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education discusses health clinic and education agreements

The Board of Education met to discuss several Memorandums of Understanding with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and other service agreements. The board also approved amendments to employment contracts for district leadership and processed classified personnel actions.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the August 4, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on July 21, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Amend the Employment Contracts of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Treasurer, Director of Operations, and Treasurer
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jul 21, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education discusses amending top administrator employment contracts

The Board of Education is reviewing proposed amendments to employment contracts for the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Treasurer, Director of Operations, and Treasurer. The meeting also includes approvals for personnel actions and various transportation agreements.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to appoint Emily Cundiff to serve as Treasurer Pro Tempore for the July 21, 2025 Regular Meeting
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on June 16, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting held on June 26, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
55 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve Addendum to the Master Service Agreement Between the Lakewood Board of Education and Rachel Wixey and Associates/Dedicated School Staffing
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association Name Change
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education discusses transportation and staffing agreements

The Board of Education is discussing various district updates, financial reports for May 2025, and several service agreements. The meeting includes reviews of transportation contracts and personnel updates for certified and classified staff.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the July 7, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 pm
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea
Thu Jun 26, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Board authorizes auction of unused real property

The Lakewood Board of Education met for a special session to discuss and act on property matters. The board decided to sell real property no longer needed for school purposes to the highest bidder at auction.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Owned by the Board That is No Longer Needed for Any School Purpose to the Highest Bidder at Auction on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:12 p.m.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jun 16, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education approves FY 2025-2026 permanent appropriations

The Board of Education is deciding on financial appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year and the Lakewood Public Library budget. The meeting includes approvals for various service contracts and student handbooks via a consent agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the June 16, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on May 19, 2025.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on June 2, 2025.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
56 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve Addendum to the Master Service Agreement Between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Ohio Substitute Teacher Services/Educational Service Center of…
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Revised Administrative Team Benefit Package
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Revised Twelve (12) Month Non-Represented Benefit Book
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve the Extension of the HVAC Preventative Maintenance, Water Treatment and Building Automation System Monitoring and Support Contract between the Lakewood Board…
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve the Lakewood City School District Join the Ohio Schools Council for the 2025-2026 School Year on One Reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Resolution to Approve the Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority (SORSA) as the Provider for Property, Fleet and Liability…
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
4 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jun 2, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education to discuss FY 2025-2026 appropriations and library budget

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss financial reports, permanent appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and the Lakewood Public Library budget. The session includes discussions on various service contracts, student handbooks, and personnel matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on May 5, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon May 19, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education initiates sale of Franklin Elementary

The Lakewood Board of Education met to approve a series of administrative, financial, and personnel actions. Key decisions included initiating the sale of a school property and approving the 2025 graduating class.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the May 19, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
25 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Community Recreation & Education actions (ROLL CALL VOTE)
4 yea · 1 abstain
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan abstain
Motion to approve Classified Lunch Monitor Pay Rate Changes.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the Lakewood City School District Board of Education and the Lakewood Teachers Association
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon May 5, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board discusses sale of Franklin Elementary school

The Lakewood Board of Education is discussing the potential sale of Franklin Elementary and reviewing financial reports from March 2025. The board is also considering the 2025 graduating class and updates to elementary courses of study.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the May 5, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on April 7, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on April 14, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Apr 14, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board approves track resurfacing, easements, and weight room renovation

The Lakewood Board of Education met on April 14, 2025, and voted on a consent agenda that included several resolutions. Key actions included approving a proposal with FieldTurf for track resurfacing at Lakewood High School, granting easements to the City of Lakewood and Enbridge, and authorizing Phase One of the high school weight room renovation with Perform Better. The board also held an executive session for personnel and property matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the April 14, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on March 17, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
30 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Community Recreation & Education actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2026 & 2027 County Educational Service Agreement for City, Exempted Village, and Local School Districts O.R.C. 3313.843 on One Reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:27pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board to discuss track resurfacing at Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at Grant Elementary School, including discussion and possible action on several capital improvement projects. Key items include a resolution to approve FieldTurf for resurfacing the track at Lakewood High School, easement agreements with the city of Lakewood and Enbridge, and a weight room renovation contract with Perform Better. The board will also consider out-of-state field trips, a scoreboard replacement for the high school baseball field, and routine personnel and financial matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the April 7, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Mar 17, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board holds executive session for property, approves routine consent agenda

The board will hold an executive session to consider purchasing or selling property for public purposes. In public session, they will approve a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education items (including waiving non-resident senior tuition, extended field trips, adopting courses of study, a service agreement with PSI, and gifts), and policy updates for special education. They will also vote on separate items including personnel actions, a complaint against real property, and renewal of the Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement with ENGIE Resources, LLC.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the March 17, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Minutes of the Rescheduled February 18, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on February 25, 2025
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
30 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified action on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to Approve Filing of a Complaint Against Real Property on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education approves administrator and classified personnel actions

The Board of Education met to approve personnel actions for certified administrators and classified staff. The body also discussed financial reports from January 2025 and various educational resolutions.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Tue Feb 25, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled from February 18, 2025

Board holds executive session, approves consent agenda with Safe Routes grant

The Lakewood Board of Education meeting, rescheduled from February 18, began with an executive session for personnel and property matters. The board then approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda that included financial reports, a resolution to adopt a course of study, an agreement with Recovery Resources, a Safe Routes to Schools grant application, and approval of student clubs and gifts.

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the rescheduled February 18, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting Held on January 27, 2025
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting Held on February 3, 2025
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Minutes of the Rescheduled January 21, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on February 3, 2025
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting Held on February 3, 2025
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
15 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to approve Classified Non-Employee Coaches/Advisors (ECES) actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Michael Callahan yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Board approved a resignation separation agreement and discussed grant and course of study

The Lakewood Board of Education voted to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from prior meetings. The board also approved a resignation and employment separation agreement, certified and classified personnel actions, and discussed several education and finance items including a Safe Routes to Schools grant application, an agreement with Recovery Resources, and adoption of a course of study.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the February 3, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board of Education meeting held on January 6. 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting held on January 6, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on January 6, 2025.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Certified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Resolution Accepting a Resignation and Adopting an Employment Separation Agreement and Release on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled from January 21, 2025

Lakewood BOE approves 2025-2026 high school program, consent items

The board met in a rescheduled regular meeting to approve a consent agenda covering finance, buildings, education, and policy items, including the Lakewood High School 2025-2026 Program of Studies and several resolutions. They also approved certified and classified personnel actions as well as a resolution designating February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the rescheduled January 21, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items - Finance, Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases, Education Report, Policy
25 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Certified actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Community Recreation & Education actions.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Lakewood Board of Education holds executive session on personnel matters

This special meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education was largely procedural, consisting of call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda. The main substantive action was a roll-call vote to enter executive session to discuss appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee, official, licensee, or student. The board exited executive session and adjourned at 6:25 pm.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Board holds planning session, executive session on personnel

The Lakewood Board of Education held a special meeting with a planning session for presentation and discussion, then voted to enter executive session to discuss employee appointments, discipline, or compensation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Executive Session - For Consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee or official, or the investigation of charges or…
5 yea
Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
5 yea
Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jan 6, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Special Meeting

Board to hold executive session on property purchase or sale

The Lakewood Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes an executive session to discuss the purchase of property for public purposes or the sale of property at competitive bidding. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the January 6, 2025 Special Board of Education meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6.26 p.m.
5 yea
Michael Callahan yea · Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea
Mon Jan 6, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Meeting

Lakewood school board approves MOU with OAPSE Local 134 and discusses courses of study

The Lakewood Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 6, 2025, at Hayes Elementary School. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local 134 and took action on classified personnel items. Discussions included adoption of courses of study, the 2025-2026 Lakewood High School Program of Studies, and a resolution to designate February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adopt the agenda for the January 6, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on December 2, 2024
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Classified actions on one reading (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the Lakewood City School District Board of Education and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, Local 134 on one reading (ROLL CALL…
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Mon Jan 6, 2025

The Lakewood Board of Education Organizational Meeting

Board elects president, vice president at organizational meeting

The Lakewood Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 6, 2025, at Hayes Elementary School. The board elected a president and vice president by roll call vote, appointed report chairpersons, and set the time and place for regular 2025 meetings. The outgoing and incoming presidents gave comments before adjournment.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the time and place of the regular meetings of the Board of Education for year 2025 (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Colleen Clark-Sutton as the 2025 OSBA Legislative Liaison Representative (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve Lisa Dopman as the 2025 OSBA Student Achievement Liaison Representative (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to approve the resolution to provide for the expeditious transaction of the business of the Board of Education of the Lakewood City School District during 2025 (ROLL CALL VOTE)
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea
Motion to adjourn the 2025 Organizational Meeting, sine die, at 6:51 pm
5 yea
Nora Katzenberger yea · Betsy Shaughnessy yea · Colleen Clark-Sutton yea · Lisa Dopman yea · Michael Callahan yea