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Dr. Morgan said the long‑awaited new Gallagher building is open and has hosted family and community tours. She also outlined supports for Newton D. Baker students and staff as they select new schools and teachers are being placed; of 28 Newton D. Baker teachers, four had not yet been placed in new assignments and of 12 paraprofessionals three remained unplaced, she said.

On assessments, Dr. Morgan reported participation rates for this year’s Ohio State Tests: \"We had 96% test rate for ELA and 94% test rate for math, science, and social studies,\" she said. The CEO said the district is beginning to receive scores.

Dr. Morgan also provided college‑readiness updates: the district’s FAFSA completion rate is 44.8 percent, the CEO said, and 82 percent of seniors have completed their Say Yes application (up five percentage points from last year). She said 62 percent of eligible seniors have applied to Say Yes and 63 percent of seniors have completed any college application, each figure up several points from the prior year.

Dr. Morgan noted a student, Victorious Blackman, served as \"CEO for the day\" after winning a reading contest, and she congratulated valedictorians and salutatorians and the class of 2025 as graduation season approaches.

She also announced that S&P upgraded the district’s credit rating to A‑minus and said that upgrade will save about $750,000. \"We're working hard to make sure we put the district on a pathway to financial sustainability while also making sure all kids have access to a high quality education,\" Dr. Morgan said.

Ending: the CEO report closed with an invitation to watch for further information as results and Building Brighter Futures recommendations are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CMSD Board of Education Meeting - May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dr. Morgan reported the new Gallagher school building has opened, Newton D. Baker families and staff are being supported through transitions, and the district recorded high OST participation and rising FAFSA and college‑application rates.","taxTitle","Cleveland Metropolitan School District, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",59459,"location","Ohio","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6059691,"CMSD board votes to terminate one teacher, approves notices of nonrenewal for two limited contracts",29,10719000,10748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da&start=10719&end=10748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da/thumbnail_10719000.jpg","/articles/6059691/Ohio/CMSD-board-votes-to-terminate-one-teacher-approves-notices-of-nonrenewal-for-two-limited-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059691-908c2929f3cec22b71ea45fbf62c306e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770573834&Signature=gC9YN-3bUwGl8jCeM8OhAg4LWRnomE1LMFNIV-w83rmhcQHElDCjnpahpOOk32B-d6KqgRuJJu~oCViwD9Hmb9DLBXLQrHRJYK~3RD-PXdkXUD0~QScb0sGo9~PO71IdGhvvCAgGumad~3bSlAOR7j-7cNlAXPD0Gp4ziAREg55KcU0mul~Ih1qlB3V02YYEXo~rPkc~zczSjD2FzLyOzOJY7QW3BDcDM9PapgSIdYOrcXOoTdgoFX-AI0dXY9qoQ~jzZelC1ozIjrh0QK3XN1yyMWpxT-XY7LPD6wb4crMd6AK23TCQ5bA84RoXe338vqB2G5I3YKYOqqQn14dMxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland Metropolitan School District board adopted a resolution authorizing termination of a teaching employee and separately approved notices of intention not to renew two limited contracts.

The termination resolution was presented in public session and described by Dr. Morgan as action \"to authorize the termination of a teaching employee for violation [of] district policies, procedures, and rules.\" After discussion the board voted 8‑1 to adopt the termination resolution; Pastor Jones cast the lone no vote. Miss Ellicott and eight other board members voted yes.

The board then adopted a resolution giving notice of intention not to renew the limited or extended limited contracts of two teachers; Dr. Morgan said the two teachers' names and positions appear in exhibit A to the resolution and that the board will consider the final resolutions on those contracts next month. The roll call on the nonrenewal notice was unanimous, 9‑0.

The chair later moved the board into executive session for discussion of personnel matters, negotiations and pending or imminent litigation; roll call was affirmative and the board recessed into executive session. The board announced it would return briefly to adjourn and said no additional public business would be conducted after the second executive session.

Ending: staff noted the nonrenewal notices are an initial step and that the board will vote on final contract nonrenewal next month; the termination is final in this public action and recorded by roll call.","The board adopted a resolution to terminate a teaching employee by an 8‑1 vote and approved a motion giving notice of intention not to renew two limited or extended‑limited contracts by a 9‑0 vote; the termination resolution cited violations of district policies and procedures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6059696,"CMSD to adopt ODEW special‑education model policy to meet May 30 deadline",66,1627000,1693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da&start=1627&end=1693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da/thumbnail_1627000.jpg","/articles/6059696/Ohio/CMSD-to-adopt-ODEW-specialeducation-model-policy-to-meet-May-30-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059696-1ad887d4bc97f67df5b0e164a0799c7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770573834&Signature=n4gPYd2YgqNZnaHZyzN5lvXmNpTAeA7PzFubCbElFvvMftse2~eGQkELGxhc2KmC7MVwPc34-I6Yi0-0WdCf2l58eqBGHesIfPhIAjpsUg9X53bELeD7jZMMYTNC9naAKN~7Sc5NRjtVgvB9A1GYjboZbmnPY6CzrWwcjn6kf3E9R4DQwjXwNUIZ9K6nv~6E~b-l8lVxAsRI2yRVgxYXbx528nQV9bZuQMorRHGW4k6mihVZs8~1lhrVtyE0~7E6yupQ9yyu7bnObXJZrqlPHTXgy29VGg~3q8-daSpavwO6KK8COumaRdD88w-XV86gRpgXaxVHMOC6bwg6qj~QoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland Metropolitan School District presented a resolution to adopt a special‑education policy that incorporates the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) model policies and procedures.

Dr. Morgan said ODEW requires each district to submit a plan assuring that it provides for the education of children with disabilities and that board‑approved policies are in effect. \"OD EW is now requiring each school district to verify its board of education's approvals, of such policies by 05/30/2025,\" Dr. Morgan said. The board was shown resolution 5.02, which adopts policy IGBA Special Education, incorporating ODEW's model policies.

Why it matters: adopting the model policy ensures the district remains in compliance with the cited Ohio Revised Code requirement and maintains assurances to the state that it provides special‑education programs and procedures consistent with ODEW guidance. The presentation did not include implementation changes to existing school‑level services; it described the board action as formal adoption of the model policy to meet the department’s verification requirement.

Ending: the resolution was presented for discussion and will be considered for adoption at the board’s May 20 business meeting.","Board was presented with a resolution to adopt the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce model special‑education policy (IGBA) to ensure the district meets state law assurances for educating children with disabilities by the department's verification deadline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6059699,"CMSD seeks OFCC budget adjustments, moves to preserve state match for new high school",248,3162000,3410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da&start=3162&end=3410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da/thumbnail_3162000.jpg","/articles/6059699/Ohio/CMSD-seeks-OFCC-budget-adjustments-moves-to-preserve-state-match-for-new-high-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059699-27ccee375522c98217889a54c0e5cc55/orig.mp4?Expires=1770573834&Signature=Cw0lNMJTOzF-sRx8gID9dlFcMNiXHnd4Cr6B7O8huKJmJTsx~SUaeHBthkXIxR4zu4d0JJlH3Sf7iRUPt0LS81rgFk2hdJkjvK9OFXhjlAXeKCAThPiIYePg-MylDmUKAWCxO70qVBzeTwuenZdiArsRJJ7AO8DyoIuNE5Us16HuJ93vi8OBFRnMEfi58cchX0WIc4wwBPWcedb5nM6JMGA7myy5Havkvd-i-48HKdUbJRUm6jzp01nqoK7J7b-PQ6LcJSVKprNtBZ63GrKNRALcs050xVbUvvU5pD1gL~j63Fe8LyfQt1F5OQONZ3MPPqM8ktwjtXWvIhqTkiIzuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Metropolitan School District officials asked the board to approve changes to ongoing capital‑planning agreements with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and to authorize submission of a new construction package that would preserve state matching dollars for a high‑school project.

The district requested board approval of an amended Segment 8 agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) to account for inflation and updated enrollment projections and to permit additional scope at Lincoln West, Marion Seltzer and other projects. Dr. Morgan said the amendment would let the district add about 400 students to the Lincoln West project while maintaining OFCC co‑funding.

Separately, the district asked to approve a proposed Segment 9 agreement that would build one new high school for about 1,200 students and abate and demolish multiple older school buildings. The Segment 9 project total is listed in the presentation as $95,500,055, with an estimated district share of $30,560,018 and an estimated state share of $64,940,037. Officials said submitting a board‑approved resolution now preserves the current match calculation; missing the OFCC deadline would force a new enrollment study and likely reduce available state funding and delay the project by at least a year.

Operations resolutions presented for board discussion only (to be considered for adoption at the May 20 business meeting) included a $15,425,000 authorization to prepare and maintain district facilities for 2025–26; a $14,500,000 authorization to purchase food and services for school nutrition programs for 2025–26; a $1,619,244 increase for enhancements to the new John F. Kennedy High School stadium; and a $1,600,000 track and field renovation at Robert Bump Taylor Field near Glenville High School. The board also was asked to authorize auction of two surplus real‑property sites (former Giddings School and the original Mound School) in accordance with Ohio Revised Code section 3313.41 after charter and city offers were unsuccessful.

The presentation included facility‑specific work lists (health and life safety, playground and sprinkler inspections, HVAC and roofing maintenance, parts and supplies, and fire alarm upgrades) to be funded from the annual maintenance authorization and listed the OFCC approval timeline: OFCC docket development in June, OFCC consideration in July and state controlling board review in August.

In finance‑related items presented for discussion the board was shown two grants to accept if approved at the May 20 meeting: a $155,691.74 grant from the Ohio attorney general for school safety enhancements and a $266,396.40 U.S. Department of Energy award to purchase and install solar panels at Max Hayes High School.

Ending: board members asked for additional detail on original JFK project costs and how stadium funds would be budgeted; staff said the JFK enhancements would be funded from bond proceeds and promised follow‑up exhibits and detailed exhibits for the May 20 meeting.","The district asked the board to approve an amended Segment 8 agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and to authorize a Segment 9 submission for a new high school, and presented multiple operations resolutions for discussion including facility maintenance spending, stadium upgrades and the auction of surplus properties.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6059705,"CMSD projects multi‑year deficits even after credit upgrade, CFO says",698,1748000,2446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da&start=1748&end=2446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293947-c38befacf4f2dd5c58947232027062da/thumbnail_1748000.jpg","/articles/6059705/Ohio/CMSD-projects-multiyear-deficits-even-after-credit-upgrade-CFO-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059705-268a1edb957b79cddd9500fe948566bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770573834&Signature=FuQxVH7L8Iv79VSC1V560-A2GJyvGK17IgzJ~ZcylvJBbArznH05ZdCIpGoUTKiuXuEy0xXpYlhg3i6fdx4yc8HMK~~AFPKIc4aUO2EriOjxL3gHoKJTzUvW9QBnuAzr9y3CQi2-vXzJHx9lixcnQivw3NFxuHlONnZPXVVG9Hs8Vk-15nc9IdSKofH6hnpVfxgdCJz-HntdC4Tt8cVhcCTdyl9hKP4mh0i0MThIvLyJo7bLIs--QxIO8XBlWVUpA4PAgCJfbC-~1b0KKBN3NPnc-orwKnsVl~Z-V6PAeqPtRtg0yRjeRHj7GW-VHZ~FevgcmOPVV7XkgTCWMk0b1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cleveland Metropolitan School District officials told the board that the district faces ongoing multi‑year budget deficits even after measures that have improved its long‑term cash outlook.

Chief Financial Officer Mister Stockdale presented the district’s May five‑year forecast and said the projection assumes flat state funding over the next four years because the state appears to be moving away from the fair school funding formula. \"We are projecting out flat funding,\" Stockdale said.

The forecast shows a small negative balance in the current fiscal year — about $5 million below earlier projections — and recurring, growing budget deficits in the out years under the assumptions in the presentation. Stockdale said the district has narrowed the budget gap compared with earlier forecasts and has pushed the projected cash shortfall farther into the future through negotiated changes, school budgeting, calendar adjustments and other cost reductions. \"Over time, there's been a really substantial improvement … the cash balance improvement is $474,000,000,\" he said.

Why it matters: the board must approve and submit financial forecasts under Ohio law and watch two metrics the state reviews — being in the black in the current year and two years out. Stockdale said the district now projects to meet those near‑term requirements but that structural risks remain, including local property tax volatility, continued enrollment declines and potential changes to Medicaid reimbursements.

Key assumptions and figures: the forecast assumes flat state aid amid a shift away from the fair school funding formula; salaries and benefits account for roughly 78 percent of current expenses; the district’s current year position moved from a small surplus earlier in the year to a roughly $5 million negative balance in the updated projection; Stockdale said interest and investment earnings have been a short‑term positive. He also warned that carryover caps proposed by the state (30 percent) could affect districts, though he said CMSD expects to be just under that cap at year end.

Board members asked for sensitivity and scenario analyses showing downside risk if state funding falls below the forecast, and for clearer links between the forecast and the district’s Building Brighter Futures savings proposals. Stockdale said the team works with multiple state budget versions and will provide additional scenario work as the legislative picture becomes clearer.

Also noted in the meeting: Dr. Morgan, the district CEO, announced the district received an A‑minus credit rating upgrade from S&P, which the CEO said will save about $750,000. \"I'm happy to report the CMSD has been upgraded in our credit rating, to an A minus grade,\" Dr. Morgan said, and credited recent fiscal actions and board approvals.

Ending: Stockdale closed by saying the May forecast will be submitted as required to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and that further adjustments will be reflected in the November forecast once the district’s Building Brighter Futures recommendations are finalized.","Cleveland Metropolitan School District officials presented a May five‑year forecast that assumes flat state funding, projects growing annual deficits after this year and shows cash‑balance improvements from recent cost reductions; the CEO also announced an S&P upgrade to A‑minus that will save roughly $750,000.","actionData","errors"]

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