Cleveland Heights - University Heights Board of Education work session highlights 10-16-2018
OCTOBER 16, 2018
- Middle school renovation change orders
- Finance presentation
- Citizens Task Force Committee
President James Posch, Vice President Jodi Sourini, Dan Heintz, Beverly Wright and Malia Lewis were present. Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon and Treasurer Scott Gainer were also present. The meeting began at 7:32 p.m. and adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
Middle school renovation change orders
Doug Myers, senior project consultant with Project Management Consultants (PMC), presented change order requests (totalling $303,273), with photos documenting two problems: additional unforeseen floor replacement is required due to hazardous materials at Monticello, and lower tunnel repairs are needed at Roxboro. Dan Heintz thanked them for the quality of work thus far. He asked for warranty information on the new installations. PMC will search prior to purchasing to get the best warranty. The board unanimously approved the request. The next scheduled tour, for the district Bond Accountability Commission, is at Roxboro on Nov. 7, 2018.
Finance presentation
Finance presentation: Scott Gainer gave an interactive presentation on district modeled on the TV Show Jeopardy. The questions and board members’ answers showed the board’s knowledge concerning district finances.
Five-year forecast:Mr. Gainer distributed an overview of the five-year forecast. He stated that it will change as time progresses but is currently valid. He said that after a levy is approved, it is usually three years before another levy is asked of the community. Before funding cuts, and due to funding issues, layoffs may be coming soon. By March 9, 2019, the board will need to meet to discuss possible layoffs. President Posch would like to have the layoff information as soon as possible.
Citizens Task Force Committee
The board discussed approving the language concerning the Citizens Task Force Committee; a committee volunteer had provided the language. Malia Lewis felt that additional revision was needed for clarity. The proposed language change will be discussed further at the next board meeting.
Upcoming meetings include a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 5 with a superintendent search presentation at 6 p.m., and the regular session beginning at 7 p.m. A work session meeting is scheduled for Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the board of education offices.
LWV Observer: Vanessa Fitzgerald.
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