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Board spotlights: newly tenured teachers, Model UN delegates, student heroism and Yates Primary highlights

3194544 · May 5, 2025
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The board recognized newly tenured teachers, students who attended Model UN in Washington, D.C., two students credited with summoning help when a teacher suffered a stroke, and Yates Primary School as school of the month.

The Cleveland City Schools Board recognized several school community achievements and held a series of spotlights after voting business concluded.

Tenure recognitions: Following a board vote to approve tenure for certificated staff who met statutory requirements, the board publicly honored the newly tenured educators. Dr. Elliott presented certificates and invited tenured staff to come forward for photos. Names read aloud included Susan Purcell (speech‑language pathology), Chris Berger (fourth grade, Blythebauer Elementary), Jonathan Dockery (art teacher), Dorian Franklin (second grade), Christy McClanahan (ESL), Morgan Judd (fifth grade), Michelle Morris (fifth grade at EL Ross), Jay Garcia (music, Stewart Elementary), Lindsay Sawyer (second grade, Stewart Elementary), Casey Heibarger (operations, Cleveland High School), Elizabeth Krueger (math, Cleveland High School), Audra…

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