Jerimie Acree

The Board meeting focused on recognizing individuals from Arbor Elementary School for their exceptional contributions and achievements. Awards were presented to four students designated as students of the month, a security guard honored as the staff member of the month for his positive student engagement, and a faculty member recognized for her dedication and reliability. Additionally, the Board acknowledged the PTA president as the family member of the month for her consistent volunteerism and fundraising efforts in support of the school community.

This board presentation outlines the mission, programs, and strategic initiatives of the Memorial Options Center, a school of innovation dedicated to teaching workforce readiness skills, inspiring curiosity, and increasing educational engagement for students in grades 1-12. Key focus areas include providing innovative and unique programming, real-world experiences, comprehensive wraparound services for social, emotional, and mental health needs, and community engagement. The center offers diverse programs such as Thrive, Panther Academy, Panther Assist, and the Euclid Virtual Learning Academy, alongside various career technical education opportunities like urban agriculture, robotics, and job training. The presentation emphasizes data-driven program evaluation, continuous growth to meet student needs, and a strong sense of community and belonging fostered by dedicated staff.

The session primarily focused on recognizing outstanding individuals associated with the Euclid City School District, specifically achievements related to the Memorial Option Center. Students of the month for January were recognized, including Nadia Walker Michael, Christopher Caldwell, Alex Harley, and Jackson Estus, for achievements in attendance, behavior, academics, leadership, and growth. Leania Baker, a cook, was recognized as the staff member of the month for her commitment to providing nutritious meals. Kevin Roadhorst, an intervention specialist, was recognized as the faculty member of the month for his dedication and collaborative spirit. Finally, Wanita Warren was recognized as the parent of the month for her consistent support and partnership with the center's staff.

The meeting involved appointing a Treasurer Pro Tem and accepting the agenda as amended. Key financial business included approving payment of bills totaling over $3.5 million for April and approving the monthly financial statements for April. The Board also authorized a one-year group rating agreement for Workers Compensation, approved tuition rates for the Early Learning Village for the 2025-26 school year, and approved a purchase agreement with TEC Communications for network equipment. Personnel actions included accepting resignations/retirements in the Treasury/Finance Department, approving various certified and classified staff appointments, retirements, resignations, summer staffing, and athletic duty contracts. The Board authorized an exception to the Purchasing and Bidding policy to approve a construction contract up to $70,000 for a modification to the Construction Trades room. Approvals were also granted for facility use requests for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, the continuation of the Summer Food Service Program, summer curriculum work, and tuition agreements with numerous additional districts and agencies for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board approved entering a three-year contract for online investigation software services and approved an out-of-district field trip for the Class of 2026 to Greece. Finally, the Board adopted revisions to several policies and rescinded prior actions to adopt the ODEW's 2025 Special Education Model Policies and Procedures. The meeting concluded with a recess to Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee/official.

During this special session, the Board addressed several key administrative and financial matters. Actions taken included the election of Evan Botzki as Treasurer Pro-Tem for the meeting. In Treasury/Financial Business, the Board approved the appointment of Robert McFarland as Assistant Treasurer and Linda Long as Accounts Payable Technical Specialist, along with their corresponding contracts and transition details. Furthermore, the Board officially adopted the Five-Year Forecast and authorized its submission to the State Department of Education. Personnel actions involved the nonrenewal of the limited non-teaching employment contract for Janice Boyd and the approval of the resignation for retirement purposes and separation agreement for Barbara Ford, a 5th Grade Teacher.