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Board approves job descriptions, special education bus purchase and several first readings; tables Lee University childcare proposal
Summary
The Cleveland City Schools Board approved two new job descriptions (academic growth coordinator and an alumni relations and grants coordinator), accepted first readings of multiple policies, authorized an increased allocation for a special education bus, and voted to table a proposed Lee University childcare partnership pending more details.
The Cleveland City Schools Board approved multiple personnel actions and capital adjustments during its June meeting while deciding to delay a proposed childcare partnership.
Dr. Elliot, the districts director of schools, presented two new job descriptions. The board approved the academic growth coordinator position, intended to support classroom instruction and funded from Title funds contingent on budget neutrality; the roll call recorded six yes votes and one no (Andy Lay cast the sole vote against the position). The board also approved an alumni relations and grants coordinator position, a 10-month role to be funded through attrition.
On policy, board members advanced several first readings, including a proposal to create an academics committee of two to three board members and district-appointed instructional staff, an amendment clarifying that agendas are posted more than the 48-hour legal minimum (policy 1.43), and an update to language about glucagon administration for students with diabetes. Those items were accepted as first readings.
Operations staff requested an adjustment to the capital plan to purchase a replacement special-education bus. Hal Taylor, director of operations, said current vendor quotes are around $175,000to185,000, up from the $150,000 previously allocated; the board approved using sales tax funds to cover the higher cost.
Board members discussed — but tabled — a proposed partnership with Lee University to provide up to 15 childcare slots for district staff. Members said the proposed scale (15 positions) was too small relative to district staffing (roughly 700to800 employees referenced in the discussion) and asked staff for a more complete implementation plan; the motion to table passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: motion passed (unanimous) (SEG 048 to SEG 066). - First readings (policies 1.306, 6.4051, 1.43): accepted (unanimous) (SEG 440 to SEG 521). - Academic growth coordinator: approved 6yes, 1no (Andy Lay) (SEG 529 to SEG 597). - Alumni relations and grants coordinator: approved (unanimous) (SEG 600 to SEG 639). - Special populations (sped) bus purchase: approved (unanimous) (SEG 642 to SEG 688). - Lee University childcare partnership: motion to table approved (unanimous) (SEG 692 to SEG 796).
Board members who participated in roll calls included Renee Diamond; Matthew Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay; Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; and Nate Tucker. The board asked staff to return with more details on the childcare proposal and implementation options for the academic committee structure.
Provenance: action items and roll-call votes appear across the agenda items for consent, policy readings, job descriptions, bus purchase and the childcare partnership (topic segments run from SEG 048 to SEG 796).
