Cleveland City Schools board approves calendar changes, adopts 2027–28 calendar and approves groundskeeper job descriptions
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The Cleveland City Schools Board unanimously approved a minor change to the 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted the 2027–28 calendar, and approved two groundskeeper job descriptions. The consent agenda also passed without removals.
The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved several administrative items at its regular meeting, including a one-day adjustment to the 2026–27 academic calendar, adoption of the 2027–28 calendar and approval of two facilities job descriptions.
Board Chair opened the meeting and placed the consent agenda before the board; no items were removed and the consent agenda was approved on a unanimous roll-call vote. Director of Schools Doctor Elliott recommended a modification to the 2026–27 calendar to designate July 31 as a teacher workday. "I submit this as a recommendation for this modification of the 26–27 school year calendar," Elliott said. A motion was made and carried in roll-call fashion with all voting members recorded as yes.
Mister Kaiser reviewed the 2027–28 calendar, noting it meets board policy requirements including a minimum of 180 student attendance days, required in-service days, a parent–teacher conference day and alignment where possible with Bradley County fall and spring breaks. Doctor Elliott recommended adoption and the board voted unanimously to approve the 2027–28 calendar as presented.
In facilities business, committee chair Andy Lay presented two job descriptions — lead groundskeeper and groundskeeper — recommended by the facilities committee. The board approved the job descriptions by unanimous roll call.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda: approved (unanimous). Recorded yes votes: Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; Nate Tucker; Renee Diamond; Matt Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay. - 2026–27 calendar modification (designate July 31 as teacher workday): approved (unanimous). Recorded yes votes: Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; Nate Tucker; Renee Diamond; Matt Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay. - 2027–28 academic calendar: adopted as presented (unanimous). Recorded yes votes: Nate Tucker; Renee Diamond; Matt Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay; Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins. - Lead groundskeeper and groundskeeper job descriptions: approved (unanimous). Recorded yes votes: Renee Diamond; Matt Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay; Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; Nate Tucker.
What happens next: The adopted 2027–28 calendar and the job descriptions will be implemented according to district personnel and operational timetables. The board moved on to planned spotlights and presentations after the votes.