Information from Cleveland City Board of Education August 1st Meeting

Cleveland City Board of Education August 1st Meeting

Caroline Corrigan

July 31, 2023

Cleveland City School Board members had a full agenda at their monthly meeting at Cleveland High School last night. 

Spotlights: 

  • Our school board members and principals had the opportunity to welcome new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year!

Director’s Update

  • We’re excited to welcome our students and staff back for the 2023-2024 school year! 

  • Convocation 2023 was a home run!

  • Beginning of the Year Highlights

    • Cleveland City Schools had about 900 students attend summer learning camps this year.

    • We have completed major renovations on our district website.

    • Cleveland City Schools has received the Stronger Connections Grant, which will be known as Cleveland Connect. 

  • Cleveland “Blue STAR” Award 

    • Each month Dr. Dyer will award a staff member with the Cleveland Blue STAR Award, which stands for Standout Team Member Acknowledgement and Recognition.

  • We would like to give a special thanks to our Human Resources team for onboarding this summer!

Second Reading of Policies

The Cleveland City Board of Education approved the following policies on a second (final) reading last night. These policies will be updated on our website in the next couple of days. 

  • Policy 5.611 Ethics 

  • Policy 6.300 Code of Conduct

Strategic Plan Focus

Director of Academics Autumn O’Bryan shared information about Cleveland Commits, the district’s new instructional support plans for teachers, staff, and students. 

First Reading of Policies

The Cleveland City Board of Education approved the following policies on a first and final reading last night. These policies will be updated on our website in the next couple of days. 

  • Policy 1.102 Board Members

  • Policy 1.106 Code of Ethics

  • Policy 1.400 School Board Meetings

  • Policy 1.402 Notification of Meetings

  • Policy 1.404 Appeals to and Appearance Before the Board

  • Policy 3.202 Emergency Preparedness Plan

  • Policy 3.204 Threat Assessment Team

  • Policy 3.205 Security

  • Policy 4.204 Summer Instructional Programs

  • Policy 4.403 Library Materials

  • Policy 5.106 Application and Employment 

  • Policy 5.119 Employment of Retirees 

  • Policy 5.302 Sick Leave

  • Policy 5.305 Family and Medical Leave

  • Policy 5.307 Physical Assault Leave

  • Policy 5.600 Staff Rights and Responsibilities 

  • Policy 6.200 Attendance

  • Policy 6.202 Home Schools

  • Policy 6.309 Zero Tolerance Offenses

  • Policy 6.319 Alternative Education 

  • Policy 6.4001 Student Surveys, Analyses, and Evaluations

  • Policy 6.402 Physical Examinations and Immunizations 

Dates to Remember: 

  • Monday, August 7th: Students with last names beginning with A-K will attend a full day of school. 

  • Tuesday, August 8th: Students with last names beginning with L-Z will attend a full day of school.

Our next board meeting will be held at Stuart Elementary on Tuesday, September 5th at 5:30 p.m.