Amber Yates

The Board of Education meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. Highlights included the Director of Schools' update on the conclusion of the school year, summer programs, and various student and staff recognitions. Retirees were honored for their years of service to the school district. An update was provided on the implementation of the secondary-level cell phone policy, noting improvements in student engagement and a reduction in behavioral issues. Additionally, the board conducted a first reading of policies concerning the establishment of an academics committee, board agenda posting timelines, and updates to the language regarding glucagon administration.

This plan outlines Cleveland City Schools' strategic approach to disbursing over $20 million in federal assistance funds, including ESSER and ELC, to accelerate student achievement. The strategy is structured around four main pillars: Studies (Academics), Student Readiness, Educators, and Foundational Aspects. Key initiatives encompass high-dosage tutoring, summer programming, digital instructional tools, mental health support, career and technical education (CTE) equipment, and technology infrastructure. The overarching vision is to inspire and educate prosperous, confident students to become exceptional lifelong learners and contributing citizens within their community.

This TISA Accountability Report outlines Cleveland City Schools' strategic goals focused on enhancing student academic proficiency. Key priorities include achieving 70% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) by 2030, increasing overall ELA proficiency by at least 3% annually for five years from 2023-2024 to reach 49.8%, and improving Math proficiency by at least 3% annually for five years over the same period to reach 43.4%. The report details action plans, budget narratives, and reflections on progress towards these student outcome targets.

This document is an addendum to the ESSER 3.0 Public Plan for Cleveland City Schools, detailing the strategic allocation of remaining federal relief funds to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan outlines key investments in Academics (tutoring, summer programming, interventionists), Student Readiness (social workers, behavior specialists), Educators (recruitment, retention, and professional development), and Foundations (technology, facilities, and auditing). The strategic approach emphasizes accelerating academic achievement, supporting student well-being, strengthening structural expectations, and ensuring robust monitoring, reporting, and continuous community engagement.

This document outlines the Cleveland City Schools Family Engagement Plan, designed to provide technical assistance and support for effective family engagement. The plan focuses on several key components: involving parents in jointly developing local plans and school improvement processes, providing coordination and support for parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance, and building the capacity of both schools and parents through assistance in understanding academic standards, providing materials and training, and educating staff on working with parents as equal partners. Additionally, it addresses ensuring accessible communication, coordinating with other parental involvement programs, conducting annual evaluations to identify and address participation barriers, and providing full opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory children.