Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education meeting highlights 8-5-2014
AUGUST 5, 2014
- New superintendent reception
- Scott Smith
- Reaching Heights new offices
- Achievement gap
- Tiger Up program
- Drug testing
- Parking spaces
- Football stadium
Board member Eric Coble was absent.
New superintendent reception
Before the meeting there was a reception for Talisa L. Dixon, the new superintendent. Board President Ron Register expressed how pleased he was to have her join the district.
Scott Smith
The board thanked Scott Smith, a member of the Fuel and Bus Committee, for saving money through the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Reaching Heights new offices
Krista Hawthorne, the new executive director of Reaching Heights, announced the organization’s move into new offices at the Coventry School building, and explained what Reaching Heights does for the district.
Achievement gap
Bob Ivory of The Ivory Educational Consulting Group explained a program called “Student of Promise” that helps close the achievement gap.
Tiger Up program
Kristin Hughes, director of athletics, presented the Tiger Up program, to enhance the culture and attitude of the students.
Drug testing
Jeffrey Johnston, director of student services, discussed a drug-testing program, the details of which will be developed with parents, students and staff.
Parking spaces
The board authorized a nonbinding proposal to lease parking spaces from University Square for teacher parking while Wiley is being used for a high school.
Football stadium
The grand opening of the new football stadium will be Sept. 13.
LWV Observer: Adele Cohen.
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