The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Board President Gabrielle Kelly, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
All Board Members were present.
The Board reviewed and accepted the agenda for the evening.
The Board adopted the minutes from the March 13th, 27th and 28th Board Meetings.
Early Learning Village Recognitions and Presentations
Four outstanding Shoreview Elementary School School Students were recognized at the meeting. The students were recognized for being examples of good leadership at the Early Learning Village. All four students show Respectfulness, Responsibility and Readiness to Learn:
Mekhi B.
Daelynn M.
Madeleine B.
Jada R.
Reflection Room Coordinator Christine Savernik was recognized as Staff Member of the Month for being willing to pitch in wherever needed. She makes every effort to help students get themselves together so they can improve their day. She makes connections which allows her to be supportive to staff and students across the building.
Teacher Julie Spies was recognized as Faculty Member of the Month for her dedication to supporting the preschool students in best preparing them for Kindergarten while keeping in mind what is most appropriate for a student their age. She also supports teachers in the building as a model for classroom management.
Mrs. Danyelle Nall, parent of Taj N. and PTA President Parent of Preschool Students, was recognized as Family Member of the Month.
Mrs. Nall has been an incredible resource to ensure that the students and families of the ELV have opportunities that make their school experience fun and memorable. She leads by example and has helped to develop a PTA that continues to grow.
Following the recognitions, Principal Mary Thomas, Assistant Principal Jaime Mediate and Preschool Coordinator Lisa Taylor presented about the Early Learning Village. The presentation focused on six topics: Redesign, Special Visit, Professional Learning, Family Engagement, Students, and the ELV Team.
Redesign
With the decision to redesign the structure and curriculum of the ELV to be literacy focused, the building also needed to adapt to be better equipped as a Pre-K through 2nd Grade building. Over the summer, sails, sensory paths and common spaces were installed to help define space, engage students and give space for students to self-regulate.
The Learning Centers, Common Learning Spaces and Fab Lab also received updates to better match student needs.
Special Visit
Early this school year, Governor Mike DeWine visited the ELV as part of his Read Ohio Initiative. He chose to come to Euclid because of our commitment to the Science of Reading. During his trip, we shared about the literacy work being done in the building and around the District.
Professional Learning
Throughout the year, teachers at the ELV participate in ongoing professional development to continue their growth as teachers and learn about the best practices in education. Using their ELVoice Staff Newsletter and Teacher Based Teams, teachers are able to learn and review strategies and work together to support student growth and achievement.
Family Engagement
The team at the ELV believes that the home-school connection is important and it begins by creating a strong foundation in preschool. The ELV has developed strong family partnerships through several forms of communication–most importantly their Family Newsletter that goes out every week and discusses topics relevant to academics, attendance, important dates, and highlighting staff members.
The ELV and the ELV PTA have worked hard to create opportunities for families to join their students in the building and classroom by hosting events like the fathers walk, fall festival, paint nights, read alouds and a Sneaker Ball.
The ELV has also partnered with Community Groups like Head Start, the Euclid Schools Foundation, the Department of Children & Youth, Euclid Public Library, Holden Arboretum, Storybook Yoga and the Children’s Museum of Cleveland to deliver enriching opportunities for their students.
Students
The ELV is a PBIS demo-site for the Educational Service Center of Cleveland. ESC consultants work with the ELV twice monthly to continue building PBIS systems that foster positive behavior support for the students. The 3 R’s (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn) are embedded across all areas of the school community. Each week the school holds a Gold Medal Parade where students earn the opportunity to walk through the halls as teachers, staff and other students cheer them on.
The ELV is committed to the Explicit Instruction approach to foster achievement in students. The teachers model, give the students a chance to practice, and then work on their own to demonstrate their learning.
The ELV Team
The ELV Team takes pride in the work they do and do their best for the students and families every day. Many teachers participate in teams to help plan events or engagement activities for the students. The teachers collaborate to support one another while providing the best learning environment possible to students and their families.
Presentations/Recognitions
National School Lunch Hero Day - May 3, 2024
Legislative Liaison Report
Student Liaison Report
Visitor Comments Relevant to the Agenda
Reports and Recommendations of the Treasurer
This portion of the meeting covered the financial data of the district. Euclid Schools Treasurer Steve Vasek led the Board Members through District Financial Statements.
The Board approved the Financial Data for the month of March.
The Board approved adjustments to the original appropriations for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
The Board approved a contract with the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation for a one-year group rating agreement.
The Board approved a resolution transferring the remaining interest earnings from the OFCC Project Fund to the Euclid School Building Fund.
The Board approved the adoption of updated job descriptions for the Assistant Treasurer, Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer, Fiscal Operations Manager and Systems Manager positions in the Department.
The Board approved grant payments for 12 staff members to participate in a focus group after school to address class cutting and attendance at Euclid High School.
The Board accepted donations of eclipse glasses kits from First Student.
Reports and Recommendations of the Superintendent
Personnel
The Board approved changes to Certified and Classified personnel in the form of resignations, terminations, retirements, permanent substitute appointments, non-teaching appointments, non-teaching assignments, extra duty, athletic duty, athletic duty resignations, and leaves.
In this agenda item the Board approved the annual reduction of force in classified employees that do not work during the summer months. This is an annual procedure that happens every year through the finance department.
Contracts/Agreements
The Board approved a service contract with ParentSquare to provide a unified messaging platform to the District.
Routine Business
The Board approved a partnership agreement with Open Doors Academy to provide educational support and enrichment services for Euclid Middle School and Shoreview Elementary School students.
The Board approved a partnership agreement with College Now Greater Cleveland to submit a 21st CCLC grant application for the 2024-2025 School Year.
The Board approved an out-of-district field trip to the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA for Chardon Hills STEM School 5th Grade STEM Students.
Policies
The Board approved the revision of Board Policies related to Educational Options, Student/Parent Rights and Public Requests, Suggestions or Complaints
Superintendent’s Informal
Superintendent Papouras reminded students and their families that we are in the home stretch of the school year. With state testing coming up, he reminded parents to help their students get to school on time and a full night of sleep. He also stressed the importance of good attendance with only seven weeks left in the school year.
He also thanked those who helped plan the Euclid Eclipse Fest at Euclid Community Stadium and talked about how nice the event was.
Superintendent Papouras reminded the community that Big Show is around the corner. Mean Girls the Musical will run from May 3rd-5th. To buy tickets or learn more, click here: https://www.euclidschools.org/o/euclidhigh/page/big-show
Public Participation
Adjournment
The Board meeting adjourned at 7:59pm