Superintendent Dominic Capel told the South Euclid-Lyndhurst board the state standardized kindergarten eligibility to require children to be 5 by the first day of school, previewed student advisory council participation in strategic planning, and posted an updated master facility plan outlining phased projects including a projected June 2027 completion for Southland renovations.
The board approved contracts for Superintendent Dr. Dominic Capel and Treasurer Josh J. Hill and voted to approve personnel items, supplemental contracts, the treasurer's December reports, and other routine business at its Jan. 6 meeting.
At its Jan. 6 organizational meeting the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Board of Education swore in members, elected Crystal Shelby as board president and Ashley King as vice president, and approved routine organizational items including liaison appointments.
The South Euclid‑Lyndhurst Board of Education voted unanimously Dec. 16 to join the newly formed United Athletic Conference beginning with the 2026–27 school year, a move officials said will reduce travel, create championship opportunities and expand extracurricular showcases for students.
The superintendent told the board the district has hired Burgess and Burgess to lead a multi‑year strategic plan, including stakeholder interviews, January listening sessions, a strategic‑plan committee and public progress tracking on the district website.
Representatives from the ForAlec Foundation presented two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the district for placement at Memorial Junior High, and offered CPR/AED education and outreach to families and athletic communities.
At a Dec. 9 special work session, Assistant Superintendent Miss Thompson outlined the district's alignment with Ohio's school‑safety framework and use of systems such as Evolve and the Safer Ohio tip line; school resource officers described mediation, 'Handle With Care' notifications and youth outreach programs.
The South Euclid‑Lyndhurst Board approved minutes from the Nov. 11, 2025 meeting by roll call and subsequently voted to enter executive session at 6:43 p.m. for personnel matters; no formal action was taken in session.
Greenview students gave a choir preview and the district presented its first ARC Impact awards to two long-serving staffers, highlighting student engagement programs and staff recognition.
The South Euclid-Lyndhurst superintendent announced the district's levy passed on its first attempt and outlined three priorities — accountability, communication and visibility — saying the district will steward funds and engage both cities.
