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The board said the move responds to district growth and school capacity limits. Director of Schools Jeff Elliott asked the board to adopt the summary and full strategic plan and told members, “I propose that the board adopt these plans, the summary report and the full detailed strategic plan for 2025 … 2030.” The board passed the adoption by voice vote.

The strategic plan centers on four priorities: student academic success, supporting students and families, highly effective employees and clearer communication. The plan includes an action item to design and install Cleveland City Schools exterior logo signage across schools (estimated cost about $30,000) and sets a key performance indicator to reduce chronic absenteeism by about 1.5 percentage points per year, targeting 17 percent by 2030.

Following discussion about how to proceed with site selection and funding, the board approved a series of steps to work with the city: it authorized three members of the district facilities committee—Andy Lay, Matthew Coleman and Peggy Pesterfield—to serve on a joint ad hoc committee with city council representatives (two at‑large council members and the mayor) and district staff (including Elliott and Joe Favis). The board also approved engaging realtor Brian Wertman to assist with property search and acquisition.

The board then considered and approved a resolution that states the district’s intent to move forward with plans to build two elementary schools and “formally request collaboration with the Cleveland City Council to establish a funding mechanism, including consideration of a property tax increase in order to meet the critical infrastructure needs of the school district.” The resolution text presented to the board said the district recognizes growth-driven capacity limitations and that timely construction will require significant financial investment.

Board members discussed communication, partnership expectations and deliverables. Board member Renee Diamond suggested a wording change to emphasize partnership with the city rather than restating construction; that edit was made before the vote. Members also urged a proactive public communication plan, visual renderings for stakeholders and clear stewardship of taxpayer funds.

Votes and motions passed by voice vote with all board members present voting yes (Renee Diamond; Matthew Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay; Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; Nate Tucker). The board did not set a final tax rate or a timeline for a public referendum; the resolution asks the city to explore funding mechanisms and to continue the partnership.

The district indicated next steps will include convening the ad hoc committee, coordinating property searches with the city, preparing communication and business plans, and returning to the board and city council with more detailed proposals and cost estimates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCS Board Meeting - Monday, June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education on June 1 adopted a 2025–2030 strategic plan and approved a resolution formally requesting that the City of Cleveland collaborate on funding and land acquisition to construct two new elementary schools, including consideration of a property tax increase.","taxTitle","Cleveland, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",38598,"location","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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542314,"School nutrition director reports more than 1.2 million meals served; RFP responses due for food‑service contract",318,1862000,2180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8&start=1862&end=2180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8/thumbnail_1862000.jpg","/articles/6542314/Cleveland/School-Districts/Tennessee/School-nutrition-director-reports-more-than-12-million-meals-served-RFP-responses-due-for-foodservice-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542314-e6bcce162f8987cd326044f1ecfd2c8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424089&Signature=ERuONmHPgKSDIaGgIT66YmDXPKKd~IRG4F9shlUoiEwAEyN7weqG~P~EDBfl4ZmeKFVVBkk3LX2kLREUew6Cn7TgJW9YQAzsn1THoQzrr~lPggVLbuVvJZAfXSq9Swg3QClLyEa944CzTbr4bBs8ZxIM55-PphlGgYdQuT-vZTNvJbo1jdJ6zN0AIVfjvoY1d7y8DmDHGrLjNa1cy9-DMdvZvVww8x6jo0-yjWQZDPTCEg2NZDxKGOpGPY-USeS8KWA~GRhCXHAQ~XkbtB-GtmCvsn5lppRruDR5A8Lp-pL2z8JEaS~D0kHCVGVlzO9bdQDGMrUVxyesINBNG6uLew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kathy Berry, director of school nutrition for Cleveland City Schools, told the board on June 1 that the department served a little over 522,000 breakfasts and 686,000 lunches this past year, all at no cost to students because the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). She said the district has three more years of CEP eligibility.

Berry reported roughly 16,000 after‑school suppers were served to students participating in YMCA programs, tutoring and some sports teams. The district’s fresh fruit and vegetable program continues in elementary schools three times per week, and Berry said staff and students used surveys this year (students, faculty and community) to collect feedback on menus and service.

Survey feedback highlighted popular items (pizza, chicken nuggets), appreciation for free meals, and positive responses to offer‑versus‑serve choice. Concerns included limited hot breakfast choices and perceived small portion sizes; Berry said portion sizes are governed by USDA guidelines and noted time, labor and cost constraints affect service at the high school level. She said the breakfast menu has been revamped and the department is addressing hot breakfast options for the coming year.

Berry outlined several equipment purchases from fund balance: ice machines for three schools, a new commodity freezer for Cleveland High School (the current freezer had failed), and new computers for cafeteria manager offices and point‑of‑sale systems.

On the food‑service management contract, Berry said the district’s existing contract is expiring and that an RFP was issued in April. She said three vendors submitted proposals last week; proposals will be opened and scored the next day and, pending approval, a new contract would begin July 1 for the middle school and high school.

Board members asked whether meals would remain free; Berry confirmed the district has three more years of CEP eligibility \"unless something changes in legislation.\"","Kathy Berry, director of school nutrition, told the Cleveland City Schools board the district served roughly 522,000 breakfasts and 686,000 lunches this year under the Community Eligibility Provision and has three more years of CEP eligibility.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542306,"Board approves first reading of several policy updates, including local budget timeline clarification",220,1634000,1854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8&start=1634&end=1854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8/thumbnail_1634000.jpg","/articles/6542306/Cleveland/School-Districts/Tennessee/Board-approves-first-reading-of-several-policy-updates-including-local-budget-timeline-clarification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542306-47827360935e1f0bfd07c72d568e42a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424089&Signature=Luk3YprJus-z8jdZ8C1RjFiivdXve7qIN0uZ7TNBRvJ3~T30o3jIJI5cfeWS2T~MnXE~m-C5NZyy9s6ppaKqrFVUO3Ly5Cl-2S3pGgZB7N1T5P-HVh26PLMQ~eqQR51aKYAc-mHSKSlgddFjaer0760SFAF3KVS8HoqYAafqy9VzNT4WhVV0yy2v7pnKE0RHgTzrvaxh2vuLogb1IBf2T4PtoB38fvuwhQ4te8hOgDO1hB6q0wDecp0EfBLu3Axf4oly2nZ5FIqhNF0pUQEGGBX-HBx7rguP2nh7zcpvMLmJ1DWDIDlG7STsXFofa0gOzpkNjldqLrEl5~aop1hcHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education heard first readings and approved first‑reading motions for a package of policy updates on June 1. Board member Jody Riggins led the review and described the changes as mostly minor corrections and a local clarification to the operational budget timeline.

Riggins said specific edits included updating an official title in policy 1.407 and updating an address from Mouse Creek to Raider Drive in policies 1.407 and 1.802; corrections in student‑transportation or school‑of‑origin wording in policies referenced as K 6.503 and 6.505; a minor wording correction in 6.6; and a local update clarifying timeline for the operational budget in policy 2.2, which was reviewed by TSBA. Riggins said the changes were largely clerical and procedural.

The board then voted to accept the first readings of the package (policies listed on the meeting agenda). Board members recorded affirmative votes during the roll call (Renee Diamond; Matthew Coleman; Carolyn Ingram; Andy Lay; Peggy Pesterfield; Jody Riggins; Nate Tucker) and the motion passed.","The Cleveland City Schools Board held first readings and approved the first-reading motion for a group of policy updates that corrected titles, addresses and clarified the operational budget timeline; the board voted to accept the first reading of the listed policies.",{"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542311,"Board hears AI technology update; district lists approved tools, training and safeguards",373,2187000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8&start=2187&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634414-95a8a3e815bff70d9514d665873d7de8/thumbnail_2187000.jpg","/articles/6542311/Cleveland/School-Districts/Tennessee/Board-hears-AI-technology-update-district-lists-approved-tools-training-and-safeguards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542311-6c603edac2395a09bf87afa543b57349/orig.mp4?Expires=1770424089&Signature=ek604LZc9NHKZUzAExYEq-uF--R3qOHum3EbvqmLEKTu5mqNlF656Y~6vn8DiwF6sa6ga2sAiaKFtDb-qXorRxNI4zvAUVYjIoEIH7yyToRkCo505ZovxfvhRMGxc3sG6Xj8Auyk2G6HInffSHvzHfIM2YVWyQd2UHVSHmAq6xdB5pGacB23jzdOA7LVrRFETCiaDPNY6RPHaeYRMzn7hjuqqBCv06mKUnfL0w8WUO9aIdbEabdQ~elBXNSuXKBt8bOCkFhF09Uu8ndbfcjjPhI~j9AVzP3aNtp6ihCk6q73EsVH1w0vSSTFE-Hu2JJBG3x6l6kefBspcnBCjg~AkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cleveland City Schools board received an update on artificial intelligence use in classrooms and by staff on June 1 from Dr. Michael Raper, director of innovation and technology. Raper said Tennessee law requires yearly updates and that the district adopted Board Policy 4.214 to govern reporting and oversight; the district must report to the state by July 1.

Raper said the district provides beginning‑of‑year training for teachers on permitted uses, offers student training as part of Digital Safety Week, and is adding asynchronous and in‑person professional development for staff. He described a current list of approved AI tools: OpenAI (ChatGPT) is allowed in some configurations (district memo summarized grade‑level account rules), Google Gemini is restricted to staff use per Google’s terms, and tools used daily such as Canva and Kami were noted because many vendors add “AI” features. The district has invested in the service Magic School and “all teachers and all staff have access” to it; Raper described Magic School rooms that teachers control, and said the platform includes monitoring and automatic redaction safeguards when student names are inadvertently entered.

Raper said the district is encouraging teachers to use AI as a tool for efficiency—lesson planning and administrative tasks—while training students on ethical and appropriate uses. He also said the district uses its professional development platform to deliver AI learning modules to staff.

During follow-up comments a board member recommended the district consider Google NotebookLM for contained, document‑based AI use; Raper replied that NotebookLM content usage was covered under staff Google for Education policy and that administrators have access to a district NotebookLM collection for PowerSchool documents. Board members noted AI’s fit with STEM and project‑based learning and praised the district’s proactive approach.

Raper said the district will continue to review and vet tools to maintain compliance with board policy and administrative procedure.","Director of innovation Dr. Raper said Cleveland City Schools will provide an annual AI update to comply with state law and board policy 4.214, listed approved tools (including Magic School district‑wide), and outlined teacher and student training and monitoring measures. The district will report to the state by July 1.","actionData","errors"]

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Cleveland City Schools adopts 2025–2030 strategic plan and seeks city partnership to fund two new elementary schools

School nutrition director reports more than 1.2 million meals served; RFP responses due for food‑service contract

Board approves first reading of several policy updates, including local budget timeline clarification

Board hears AI technology update; district lists approved tools, training and safeguards