The Observation Deck

Very interesting Superintendent's report this time around: First, a legislative update from Senator Skindell. Next, if you're concerned about testing, there will be a testing update from the very competent and efficient Mrs. Pam Griebel. Finally, if you are interested in a building report regarding Grant School, this will also be part of the Superintendent's Report. A lot of other stuff too. Superintendent Patterson's report is usually my favorite part. Read the agenda below, and check out the meeting. They are usually not too long.

Betsy Voinovich


A message from Lakewood City Schools' Treasurer and CFO, Kent Zeman.

The first regular meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Horace Mann Elementary School Cafetorium, 1215 W. Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, Ohio 44107. The first regular meeting will be a discussion meeting of the agenda items to be acted upon at the February 17, 2015 meeting.

The second regular meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hayes Elementary School Cafetorium, 16401 Delaware Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. The Board will take action on the agenda items that were discussed at the February 2 meeting.

The Agenda for the February 2, 2015 regular meeting of the Lakewood Board of Education is attached.

Kent R. Zeman, CFO/Treasurer

Lakewood City Schools


The Board of Education Agenda for Regular Meeting – February 2, 2015
Horace Mann Elementary School Cafetorium, Ms. Petrie Barcelona, President

I. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call

II. Adoption of Agenda (ROLL CALL VOTE)

III. Superintendent’s Report
A. Legislative Update – Senator Skindell
B. Grant Building Report – P. Muth
C. Testing Update – P. Griebel

IV. Discussion of Agenda Items for the Second Regular Monthly Meeting

A. Finance Report: Mr. Favre, Mr. Einhouse
1. Investments Purchased and Matured – December, 2014
2. Financial Information – December, 2014
3. Resolution to Approve Law Firms and Attorneys

B. Buildings, Sites and Major Purchases Report: Mr. Einhouse, Mr. Favre
1. Resolution to Approve the Bid of Rush Truck Center, Akron for the Purpose of Purchasing a School Bus

C. Education Report: Ms. Beebe, Mrs. Shaughnessy
1. Waiving of Tuition Non-Resident Senior
2. Request for Admission of a Tuition Student
3. Agreement between the Lakewood Board of Education and Rose-Mary Center Transportation Department
4. Center for Health Affairs Acceptable Use Agreement Educational Institution – High School
5. Resolution to Approve Out-of-State Field Trips
6. Gifts to Lakewood Schools

D. Policy Ms. Petrie Barcelona, Mr. Einhouse

V. Human Resources and Community
Services Report: Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe
1. Certified
2. Certified – Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) – Non-Employee
3. Classified
4. Classified – Athletic Coach/Advisor (ECES) – Non-Employee
5. Community Recreation and Education

VI. Communications

VII. Other Board Business
Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe
A. Certified – Retirement (Request Approval on One Reading) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Mrs. Shaughnessy, Ms. Beebe
B. Resolution to Approve Appointment to the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Commission – First Reading
C. Other

VIII. Recess for Executive Session (ROLL CALL VOTE)
A. To review bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or
other terms and conditions of employment

IX. Adjournment

The meeting tonight is ON. It could be an important one.

Here is the update from Lakewood City Schools:

The Board meeting set for tonight at 7 at Horace Mann will take place as scheduled. Director of Teaching & Learning Pam Griebel will give a presentation on the new PARCC tests and concerns surrounding them.

Betsy Voinovich