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Overcrowding at Newcomers Academy, public commenter says
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05:20 PM May 21, 2024 CDT
The room is extra full with students who are being recognized for their excellence this year
As the board readies themselves.. the people in the room are hyped
Roll call
Roll call
Individual pictures will be added to the end of the Meeting
Back to the business at hand
In climate weather guidelines are being discussed by the ceo
And Karen Thompson
Back to the business at hand
In climate weather guidelines are being discussed by the ceo
And Karen Thompson
11 school buildings have no air conditioning
The phases should be done by July
They have partners in different cities in Ohio, Indiana and Baltimore
The phases should be done by July
They have partners in different cities in Ohio, Indiana and Baltimore
Sara Elaqad asked about the situation with schools that are older and don't have air conditioning
This process has been in place since 2003
More proactive maintenance measures are in place now
CEO supports this and expressed gratitude
This process has been in place since 2003
More proactive maintenance measures are in place now
CEO supports this and expressed gratitude
Public comments are next via online requests
Lisa Riley is first
Lisa Riley is first
Her concern is the Teacher Assistant and the salary
She expressed her frustration with the situation.
She cited various ways to make the situation better.
She expressed her frustration with the situation.
She cited various ways to make the situation better.
This woman has been in all the meetings this year and she spoke about traveling with the students
This special needs teacher is upset about the suicide rates of her peers. She has been working here 23 years
She was excited when the ceo was hired.. she encouraged him to visit the chair of the school
She is an intervention specialist aka special education
She is an intervention specialist aka special education
Donice Harris is next .. she asked for help with her situation with her interactions with parents and staff on the grading policy... the grade of I aka F
This is a music teacher at the Newcomers school. They have a problem with overcrowding
K-12 they have over 900 students right now
K-12 they have over 900 students right now
Shutting down computer rooms is the current idea
There are autistic children who are affected
She also has safety and security plans.
Her concerns are about the lack of sunlight
The idea of 49 students in a room....
There are autistic children who are affected
She also has safety and security plans.
Her concerns are about the lack of sunlight
The idea of 49 students in a room....
19 resolutions are being adopted
Building improvement is first
CEO Morgan gave his report on a bond and taxes that they plan to replace an expiring bond in place
Building improvement is first
CEO Morgan gave his report on a bond and taxes that they plan to replace an expiring bond in place
Morgan reflected on his first year after covid
He has 5 year goals
He has 5 year goals
This lack of funding has been a challenge for the district.
Revised forecast has increased wages and money in the black
In 26-27 the district will be in debt to the tune of 100 million dollars
Morgan spoke about the future of the district
This is the levy and bond asks
Morgan spoke about the future of the district
This is the levy and bond asks
This will be on the ballot in November.
Elaqad supports this
Elaqad supports this
Resolution passed
Next up
Athletic issues
Resolution passed
Next up
Athletic issues
Resolution passed
More resolutions are passed regarding text books and other supplies
Motion passed on these 4 items
Motion passed on these 4 items
Supplements to the resolutions are not clear on the screen
This is for 12 items for employees and administrative expenses
Substitute Teachers etc
Motion passed
This is for 12 items for employees and administrative expenses
Substitute Teachers etc
Motion passed
New business is the Cleveland Public librar and the appointment of a board member deadline is in June!
Board members are in executive session
After the recess the board put forth a motion not to renew a contract for School Based Administrators
Motion passed
Board members are in executive session
After the recess the board put forth a motion not to renew a contract for School Based Administrators
Motion passed
As promised, here's some of the graduates who were honored:
Until the next time, blessings in Abundance to you #Cleveland
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