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East Cleveland board approves multiple contracts for moving services, repairs, nutrition and student software
Summary
The board unanimously approved several resolutions to authorize contracts for closing two buildings and moving services, electrical and fire‑safety work, nutrition vendor services, student information software (Connect at about $16 per student) and special‑education summer services.
At a regular board meeting, the East Cleveland City School District Board of Education approved a slate of contract resolutions covering facilities, food service support and student software subscriptions.
The board authorized a contract with Midwest Installation Group to handle moving and closeout work as the district closes two buildings and relocates classrooms and equipment. The resolution passed on a voice vote after the presenter explained the company will move materials from Mayfair and Superior buildings to Calonia and Kirk.
The board also authorized AJ Motor Incorporated to replace a failing main electrical panel at Chambers, citing corroded distribution breakers and end‑of‑life equipment, and approved contracts for grounds/landscaping services and for sprinkler/fire suppression maintenance to ensure continued insurance coverage on district‑owned buildings including Superior Performing Arts.
On student services, the board approved an annual agreement with Ponic Partners LLC to support the lunch program, menu compliance and federal/state funding requirements; trustees noted student feedback that lunches could be improved but voted to retain the vendor. The board also approved a yearly contract with a vendor identified in the record as “Connect” to provide gradebook/report card/IEP access and registration services; staff stated the cost is roughly $16 per student and estimated last year’s spend would be similar this year.
Education‑committee contracts approved include a contract with Monarch Center to provide extended school year services for students eligible under IEPs (described as similar to summer school but focused on IEP goals) and a contract with Achievement Centers to provide an intensive summer program at an off‑site Strongsville location for two students whose data indicate a risk of regression.
All contracts presented in committee were moved, seconded and approved by voice votes with no roll‑call disputes recorded in the meeting minutes for these items. The board asked staff to circulate supporting exhibits and transportation route listings by email where attendees requested copies.
Votes at a glance
- Midwest Installation Group — motion to authorize moving/closeout contract; approved (voice vote). - AJ Motor Incorporated — motion to authorize electrical panel replacement; approved (voice vote). - Grounds/landscaping vendor — motion to authorize contract; approved (voice vote). - Fire/sprinkler services (Silicone Fire & Secure / similar) — motion to authorize; approved (voice vote). - Ponic Partners LLC — annual food‑service support contract; approved (voice vote). - Connect — annual student‑software subscription (stated at about $16 per student); approved (voice vote). - Monarch Center — extended school year services; approved (voice vote). - Achievement Centers (camp in Strongsville) — intensive services for two students; approved (voice vote).
The board did not amend or delay any of the listed contracts at the meeting; several members asked for copies of exhibits and schedules to be emailed for review.
