Jaala Lewis

The Board addressed several business items including the approval of parking lot renovations at multiple school sites and a design-build contract for facility improvements. Financial and operational agreements were approved, including a master electric energy sales contract and an instructional services memorandum of understanding with Walsh University. The agenda also covered various personnel actions, such as the employment of certified and classified staff, administrative contract awards, and the acceptance of several resignations and retirements. Additionally, student achievements were recognized, and an overnight field trip for the high school cross country team was considered.

The meeting agenda included organizational matters such as the Oath of Office for members, the election of the President and Vice President for 2026, and the adoption of the agenda. Key Board Actions involved appointing liaisons for various committees for calendar year 2026, establishing a $5,000 service fund for the Board, designating the West Side Leader as the official publication of record, setting dates for regular monthly meetings for 2026, authorizing performance bonds for the President and Superintendent/Treasurer, authorizing the Superintendent/Treasurer to apply for state and federal funds/grants, authorizing the Treasurer to invest funds, appointing a purchasing agent, authorizing the Superintendent to employ temporary personnel, and employing specified law firms as legal counsel for 2026. The Board also appointed the records commission for 2026 and approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Budget. The Superintendent's recommendations included employing new classified and substitute personnel, accepting a resignation, approving two policy recommendations, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Kent State University for instructional services, and approving several overnight/out-of-state field trips for various student groups. The meeting concluded with an executive session to consider employment or compensation matters.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the agenda, a presentation by the Principal of Fort Island Primary School, and recognition ceremonies for the November 2025 Students of the Month and a Student-Athlete. Treasurer's Business involved approving the financial statement for November 2025, accepting a resolution for local tax advances for the 2025 Tax Year, and approving the purchase of a 20025 Chevrolet Silverado with a dump bed. The Superintendent's recommendations included approving an overnight field trip for the CFMS Quiz Bowl, approving Ian Healy as a graduate through Ohio's 22+ Adult High School Diploma Program, and several personnel actions, including accepting retirements for the Assistant Superintendent and a teacher, employing new classified staff, and approving supplemental contracts for various athletic coaches, while rescinding two previous coaching appointments. Board Action addressed the appointment of Beth Hertz as President pro-tempore until the January 14, 2026 organizational meeting and accepting the resignation of the current Treasurer for retirement, followed by approving a two-year retire/rehire contract for him effective April 2, 2026.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as the adoption of the agenda, recognition of public comments, and treasurer's business which included approval of minutes, financial statements, and vendor payments for pavement project engineering. The superintendent's recommendations covered the adoption of Class I Literature, an addendum to the School Health Services Agreement, in-lieu-of transportation payments, personnel matters including resignations and employment of staff, and amendments to policies regarding interdistrict open enrollment.

The Copley-Fairlawn City School District aims to provide a quality education for all students in a challenging, secure environment, maximizing their academic and personal development. Key areas of focus include supporting students, hiring and retaining qualified staff, ensuring safety and security, maintaining financial stability, and preserving the physical plant to meet student and community needs.