Hi, I'm Keith and I'll be live-tweeting today’s Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education ("CSMD BOE") Board Business Meeting ("BBM") starting at 6:30 PM for #CLEDocumenters
@its_candicew will be notetaking the meeting today.
Catch up by reviewing CSMD BOE's Board Work Session, their first meeting of the month. Ashley documented this and her notes may be accessed here,
docs.google.com/document/d/1j9…
New to CMSD BOE meetings?
The Board of Education functions as the governing body of the School District.
The Board of Education meetings are held on two Tuesdays each month at 6:30pm.
1st meeting of each month is a work session & deals with information gathering, discussion & deliberation on issues or topics for future Board business meetings.
2nd meeting of each month is a business meeting, & deals with the consideration of and voting on Board resolutions.
Notice of Public Meeting may be accessed by visiting their site clevelandmetroschools.org
CMSD BOE Board Business Meeting will be streamed via Webex. It requires an account to view, it's a brief process to register.
Join us as an attendee here,
cmsd.webex.com/cmsd/onstage/g…
Today's May 25, 2021 interactive agenda for the CMSD BOE's Board Business Meeting may be accessed by,
1) Visit go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
2) Click the Meeting on the right.
A new page will load as seen in the right image.
3) Click View the Agenda.
A simple Agenda is also provided, which can be accessed by selecting Print the Agenda.
CMSD BOE's BBM is live, has been called to order, roll call has commenced, a quorum is reached, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
CMSD BOE's BBM has motioned to approve the minutes for May 11, 2021's CMSD BOE's Virtual Board Work session.
Those minutes may be accessed here,
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
Chief Executive Officer Eric S. Gordon is live and begins by reflecting on the Valadictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2021.
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Again, live-tweeting for @cledocumenters and Cleveland Documenter's partner @NeighborUpCle
Review the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2021 by accessing this program.
It details,
•High School
•Names of Valedictorian & Salutatorian
•Their next academic / career plans
•Their Award amounts
online.flippingbook.com/view/44439792/
Due to privacy concerns, I will not be including any of the photos of the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2021, but we congratulate them on their well-earned successes and accomplishments.
CMSD BOE's BBM members offers their congratulations to all of the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2021, as well as the the colleges and their respective staff.
CEO Gordon continues congratulating all and notes that,
"I hope this will be the last virtual version of this."
Op-ed: While I hope they return to normal and meet in person, I also hope the virtual access is cemented as standard practice.
CMSD BOE's BBM reads a proclamation for Christine Fowler-Mack. She has been selected to be the next Superintendent of Akron Public Schools.
Read about Christine Fowler-Mack being selected as the next Superintendent of Akron Public Schools here,
chiefsforchange.org/2021/04/23/fut…
Christine Fowler-Mack thanks the Lord and the Board for her time and experiences at CMSD.
"It has been a service of love to be here and to service children and families in the City."
CEO Gordon continues his Executive Report and informs the BBM about the Summers Learning Experience. They've increased advertising, have around ~4300 students involved, and are hiring for internship positions like student ambassador.
Learn more here,
clevelandmetroschools.org/SummerLearning
CEO Gordon informs BBM about recent conversations concerning what's next for Cleveland's Post Pandemic learning environment.
CMSD hosted a Virtual Town Hall, provided anchor documents, and is seeking feedback!
All can be accessed here,
clevelandmetroschools.org/LearningVision
Watch the CMSD Post-pandemic Learning Vision Virtual Town Hall with CEO Eric Gordon here,
Robert Heard is providing community feedback he has heard.
A common question Mr. Heard has seen, "Is the Summer Experience available for non CMSD enrolled students?"
CEO Gordon, "It is only for CMSD enrolled students. ... Exclusively for district students."
Robert Heard believes this may be an opportunity to recruit students by incentivizing them to access programs like the Summer Experience and Say Yes!
Ceo Gordon notes that it is intentionally design for CMSD students, including to recruit private and charter students.
CMSD's Chief Financial Officer Derek Richey shares that he has enrolled one of his children in a program. He also shared a story about how another parent surprised him with a text about CMSD programs & the easiness of registering for them.
linkedin.com/in/derek-riche…
CMSD BOE's BBM is reviewing Public Participation.
Karen Thompson shares, "There are no public comments, it may be related to it being the last day of school."
CMSD BOE's BBM will review twenty-two (22) Resolutions.
They begin with Resolutions for Consideration- Finance, 6.01 to 6.03.
Read the Resolutions for Consideration- Finance here,
6.01 go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
6.02 go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
6.03
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
CMSD BOE BBM has approved Resolutions for Consideration- Finance 6.01 to 6.03.
Thye know will vote on Resolutions for Consideration- Operations, 7.01 to 7.07.
7.01 Authorizing The Purchase Of Food, Supplies And Services For Student Breakfasts, Lunches, Summer Food Service Program, Supper Program And Snack Program For The 2021-2022 School Year In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,500,000.00
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
7.02 Authorizing The Chief Executive Officer To Enter Into An Agreement With Cintas Corporation To Provide Safety Floor Matting At All Schools And Select District Locations In An Amount Not To Exceed $144,787.00 Commencing August 1, 2021
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
7.03 Authorizing Actions to Purchase Order To K&D Tower Management, LLC For The Fifth Year Of A 5-Year Contract To Continue Leasing Space For The Radio Antenna Located In Terminal Tower For The Period Of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022 In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,802.16
7.04 Authorizing Actions Necessary To Issue A Purchase Order To Smiths Detection For The Annual Service Agreement For The Maintenance And Repair For All X-Ray Units In An Amount Not To Exceed $80,325.00
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
7.05 Authorizing The Chief Executive Officer To Enter Into An Agreement With Iron Mountain Information Management LLC To Organize, Box, And Store At Their Facility. All Records Currently Stored At South High School
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
7.06 Authorizing The Chief Executive Officer, Board Chair And Chief Financial Officer To Execute A Segment Eight Agreement With The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
7.07 Authorizing The Chief Executive Officer To Procure Professional Design And Construction Management Services To Evaluate District Buildings For Possible ESSER-Eligible Improvements In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,500,000
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
CMSD BOE's BBM has motioned and approved Resolutions for Consideration- Operations, 7.01 to 7.07.
BBM know presents and reviews Resolution for Consideration - Portfolio, 8.01.
Resolution for Consideration - Portfolio, 8.01
Renewing The Sponsorship Contract Of One Community School, And Amending And Restating The Sponsorship Contracts Of Seven Community Schools, Sponsored By The CMSD
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
CMSD BOE's BBM has motioned and approved Resolution for Consideration - Portfolio, 8.01.
All members voted YES.
CMSD BOE's BBM will know vote on Resolutions for Consideration- Academics, 9.01 to 9.03
9.01 Adopting The Cleveland Municipal School District Calendar For School Year 2021-2022
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
Resolution 9.01 received 15 public comments. Some of the feedback requested that Spring move back into April. It will be denied due to interference with State testing.
This is five (5) days a week in-person schooling calendar.
CEO Gordon notes that CMSD will not be observing Columbus Day with a school closure day. CEO Gordon notes they list Federal Holidays.
9.02 Authorizing Contracts And Purchase Orders To Multiple Suppliers To Provide Materials, Supplies, Equipment And Services ... For Cleveland Municipal Schools On An "As Needed" Basis For School Year 2021-2022
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
9.03 Authorizing The Purchase Of 2 Semi-Trailer Diesel Trucks From Shane’s Auto Equipment LLC, Necessary For The Diesel Transportation Pathway At Max S. Hayes High School In An Amount Not To Exceed $36,900.0
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
Re Resolution 9.03, CEO Gordon comments that they are buying used vehicles.
CMSD BOE's BBM has motioned and approved Resolutions for Consideration- Academics, 9.01 to 9.03.
All members voted YES.
CMSD BOE's BBM introduces Resolutions for Consideration- Talent. 10.01 to 10.08.
10.01 Authorizing The Employment Of Teaching, Non-Teaching And School-Based Administrative Staff
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.02 Authorizing The Reclassification Of Employees
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.03 Accepting The Retirements, Resignations And Other Separations Of Employees
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.04 Authorizing The Issuance Of Limited Contracts For Differential Positions And The Payment Of Additional Earned Compensation To Employees
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.05 Authorizing The Payment Of Supplemental Summer Earned Compensation To Employees
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.06 Authorizing Notice Of Intention To Renew Administrators
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.07 Authorizing The Non-Reappointment of Substitute Contracts
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
10.08 Authorizing The Reappointment Of Substitute Teachers And Substitute Paraprofessionals
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
Denise Link asks, "How is the recruitment of teachers going this year for Fall?"
CEO Gordon, "We are much later than we would normally be. ... Lot of hiring over the Summer. Lot of aggressive commuting well into the Summer."
There are no further questions.
CMSD BOE's BBM has motioned and approved Resolutions for Consideration- Talent, 10.01 to 10.08
Most members voted YES, except Mrs. Dempsey as it appears she signed off per CEO Gordon. Resolutions for Consideration- Talent, 10.01 to 10.08 passed.
CMSD BOE's BBM presents Old Business.
CEO Gordon congratulates someone on the board.
There is no other Old Business.
CMSD BOE's BBM presents New Business.
Anne Bingham congratulates students of a school for a theater production, graduates of a school, and Rock Your World with STEAM.
Learn about Rock Your World with STEAM,
clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/7293
CEO Gordon comments this kind of streaming content will continue even with return to normal.
Denise Link asks, "When we hire new teachers, will it factor in their ability to do remote learning?"
CEO Gordon, "We will be hiring deliberately for a remote learning school for the Fall. Our primary preference is obvious in-person."
There is no other New Business.
CMSD BOE's BBM motions for Executive Session, 13.01.
MSD BOE'S BBM enters into Executive session.
The screen will be static until they have returned for Public Section.
The next CMSD BOE meeting will the Board Work Session on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
While we wait...
CMSD BOE's BBM votes really fast on a slew of Resolutions. If you are new to this, it is very likely overwhelming.
Thankfully, CMSD BOE's provides all of their documentation to review on their interactive agenda. While I included the resolutions, they do have several additional documents for the 22 resolutions they've voted on tonight.
go.boarddocs.com/oh/cmsd/Board.…
CMSD BOE's BBM has returned to Public Session and has 4 additional resolutions to share.
The first resolution introduced Authorizes the 1-day suspension of a non-teaching employee, Tiearra Dudley.
CMSD BOE's BBM approves this resolution.
The second resolution introduced authorizes the 1-day suspension of a non-teaching employee, Derrick Palmer.
CMSD BOE's BBM approves the second resolution.
The third resolution introduced authorizes the 1-day suspension of a teaching employee, Alison Pettit.
CMSD BOE's BBM approves the third resolution.
The fourth resolution introduced authorizes the 10-day suspension of a non-teaching employee, Robin Roupe.
CMSD BOE's BBM approves the fourth resolution.
CMSD BOE's BBM has adjourned.
This concludes Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education's Board Business Meeting at 8:26 PM.
Post-Meeting Summary:
CMSD BOE'S BBM congratulated the Valedictorians &
Salutatorians from the Class of 2021.
They approved 22 resolutions, all of which may be reviewed previously in the live-tweet thread or via their interactive agenda (with additional documents).
Post-Meeting Summary continued:
CMSD BOE'S BBM approved 4 additional resolutions that suspended various non-teaching employees and one teaching employee.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Remember to check out @its_candicew for her recorded notes of this meeting. They should be posted soon on the site,
cleveland.documenters.org/meetings/?alt=…
To become involved and for more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org. Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any enquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters
Or email us at lcaswell@neighborhoodgrants.org
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