Board adopts agenda, waives reading of an item and completes first reading of 2026–27 calendar

The Garfield Heights City School District Board of Education conducted routine business at its special meeting on February 9, approving procedural motions, discussing contract renewals and evaluations, reviewing a donation offer and completing a first reading of the 2026–27 school calendar.

Early in the meeting the board adopted the agenda after a motion by Miss Cox and a second by Missus Irvin Dozier. A roll call was taken and attending board members voted "Yes." The record shows board member Dudley was excused from the meeting.

Later the board moved to "move and waive the reading" of item 3.1. Miss Scott made the motion and Miss Morrison seconded it; the board voted by roll call with all attending members recorded as "Yes." Dr. Reynolds noted a salary modification connected to the item had previously been approved in January.

During the tentative agenda review Dr. Reynolds answered questions about an upcoming teacher retirement (effective March 1) and said the district had arranged duties to avoid increasing class sizes while the position is filled. He also described the district's process for contract renewals (typically 3–4 year terms) and explained central office evaluation practices, distinguishing state teacher/principal systems (OTES/OPADs) from narrative evaluations used at central office levels.

The board discussed a proposed donation of a washer and dryer. Dr. Reynolds said acceptance requires board approval and noted only some buildings have the required ventilation and electrical outlets; athletics and student support were suggested as possible uses.

On the calendar, Dr. Reynolds presented the first reading of the 2026–27 school year calendar: first student day August 19, student last day May 27, convocation/new teacher orientation August 13 and last teacher day May 28. The board concluded the first reading with no requested changes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. after a motion by Miss Cox, seconded by Missus Irvin Dozier; roll call recorded unanimous approval among those present.

Votes at a glance: Adopt agenda — moved by Miss Cox, seconded by Missus Irvin Dozier; vote: Miss Cox Yes; Missus Irvin Dozier Yes; Miss Morrison Yes; Miss Thomas Yes; outcome: approved. Waive reading of item 3.1 — moved by Miss Scott, seconded by Miss Morrison; roll call unanimous Yes; outcome: approved. Adjourn meeting — moved by Miss Cox, seconded by Missus Irvin Dozier; roll call unanimous Yes; outcome: approved.