BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes - 1946 to 1980

Years 1950-1953:

January, 1950

Resolution commending Mr. T. F. McDonald for his service as a Board of Education member for 16 years.

Report on the progress of remodeling the Board's administrative offices at 1470 Warren Road. The superintendent's office will become Grant School Auditorium. The Board meeting room will become the Superintendent's offices.

A committee of staff members was recommended to study the Lakewood Schools' policy on gifts given between students and parents and staff members.

February, 1950

State Teachers Retirement Rates were reduced from 7.5% to 7.25% saving the Board $14,056. School Employees Retirement System rates remained at 7.0%.

Educational consultant, Dr. N. L. Englehardt and architect Lawrence Perkins, both of Chicago, were in Lakewood to confer on plans for remodeling and building at Lakewood High School.

An Art Workshop for staff members, held in Lakewood, was conducted by the Binney-Smith Company.

Report on showing films on the reproductive process to parents at Hayes School sponsored by the Hayes School PTA. It was felt that, if the Hayes mothers and fathers approved the films, it could be safely assumed other mothers and fathers would do so.

Announced March 12 and 19 as dates for dedications of the new Franklin and Garfield Schools' Auditorium-GYmnasiums respectively.

Resolved to advertise for bids for alterations and additions to Grant School.

Adopted the "Ginn Basic Reading Series" (c. 1948) for the elementary grades. The last adoption was in 1935.

March, 1950

Report that 170 Lakewood High School students had been placed in part time jobs, and 50 in full time jobs by the high school placement office.

Report that the superintendent's staff would soon occupy its new offices in the Board building.

A letter from Lakewood Mayor Amos I. Kauffman stated that Lakewood City Council would like to rent or lease the Wilson School property in lieu of an outright sale. The Board responded to the Mayor by reiterating its view that capital was needed for construction of a gymnasium and separate auditorium at Lakewood High School. Therefore, the Board proposed outright sale of the Wilson School property.

Resolved to extend the bid of the Warren Center, Inc. to purchase the Wilson School property an additional three months to June 7, 1950 upon expiration of a six-month purchase option on March 8.

April, 1950

Report that the median Intelligence Quotient for Lakewood Schools' first grade students was 110. The range was 75 to 142.

Announced the evaluations of elementary substitute teachers had been tabulated by the Research Department.

Announced that Pre-Kindergarten Week would be continued for the second year, and that a Kindergarten Handbook had been prepared.

A school building progress report listed Grant School remodeling, a new service tunnel for utility lines at Lakewood High School, new building-connecting corridors at the high school, and new separate gymnasium and an auditorium at the high school.

Report on an expanded Summer Recreation Program including athletics, swimming, playschools, playgrounds, excursion trips, music instruction, woodshops and art centers.

Recommendation that more experienced teachers be employed and be compensated for their previous experience.

May, 1950

Announced preparation of a citizenship booklet to be entitled "Lakewood Is My Community".

Report that the Lakewood Schools were 4th highest in Ohio in money spent per pupil for current expenses, debt service and capital outlay; 2nd highest in Cuyahoga County.

ACE Psychological Examinations given to 11th and 12th grade students showed a median percentile of 71 compared to the national median of 50.

The Research and Guidance Department distributed a booklet entitled "Self-Analysis and My Interest, Abilities and Aptitudes" to each of the graduating Lakewood High School students.

Authorized construction of alterations and additions to Lakewood High School.

Adopted basal textbooks in 7th, 8th, 9th Mathematics, Social Studies and Spelling; Industrial Arts, Shorthand; and 10th World History.

Six of the 26 teachers hired for 1950-51 were experienced. The 26 are from 13 training institutions.

A letter from Warren Center, Inc. agreed to additional covenants, restrictions and conditions to the deed before purchase of the Wilson School Property on Warren Road.

Lakewood City Council informed the Board of its intention to pass Ordinance #1786, changing the zoning classification of the Wilson School Property from residential to business.

Resolved to sell the Wilson School Property to Warren Center, Inc. upon passage of the rezoning ordinance.

Adopted policies on the Absence of Employees.

June, 1950

Amended the agreement with Warren Center, Inc. by extending the sale and purchase of the Wilson School Property from July 1, 1950 to December 1, 1950.

Resolved to submit a 3-1/2 mill school levy to the Lakewood voters on November 7, 1950.

Announced that the honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy would be conferred on Superintendent of Schools Martin W. Essex by Baldwin-Wallace College.

July, 1950

Received a letter from the Lakewood League of Women Voters questioning the "haste" of the Board in selling the Wilson School Property. The Board responded that it had been five years in the public discussion of the disposition of the property and felt that they should properly be criticized for "delay."

Report that, despite decreasing student enrollment, the school cafeterias remained solvent.

Announced the development of a manual for Health, Physical Education and Safety for the Lakewood Schools.

September, 1950

Report that Lakewood Schools' enrollment had decreased by 56 from one year before.

October, 1950

Announced that Arlo G. Graber, board member, would represent the Board on Lakewood mayor's new Traffic and Safety Commission.

The percentage of Lakewood students attending Lakewood parochial schools in 1950 was 26.58%; compared to 18.80% in 1941.

The completed citizenship booklet “Lakewood Is My Community" was presented to the Board.

Dedication of the new Grant School Auditorium and the Board administration offices was held Sunday, October 15.

The Superintendent requested authorization to appoint an Atomic Bomb Defense Committee for the Lakewood Schools.

Announcement that the Curriculum Library at the Board building had been reorganized.

The total number of teachers in 1950-51 was identical with 1949-50.

Report card revisions reflected the switch from semester to annual promotions at the junior high school.

November, 1950

Dorothy Rupp, Lakewood teacher who was an exchange teacher in Paris during 1949-50 reported on "Education Parisian Style."

A fire inspection report of Lakewood school buildings by insurance inspectors, as part of the annual observance of National Fire Prevention Week, commended the schools for their excellent condition.

Announced appointment of a committee to study the Lakewood Schools' basic philosophy which had not been revised since 1925.

The average salary of Lakewood teachers increased from $3,757 to $3,788 from 1949 to 1950.

68% of the Lakewood teaching staff hold life certificates; 8.6% hold professional certificates; 20.6% hold provisional certificates; 2.7% hold temporary certificates.

The average age of all certificated staff members was 44.45 years.

December, 1950

Accumulated sick leave days of all Lakewood Schools' employees increased from 42.0 days in 1949 to 47.5 days.

A policy was established for the safe use of Christmas decorations.

The pupil-teacher ratio at Lakewood's junior high schools was 15.9; at Lakewood High School it was 19.4.

Announced salary increases for all staff members effective January 1, 1951.

The teachers' salary schedule was revised:
BS - $3,000 to $4,800
MA - $3,100 to $5,000
MA + 30 hrs - $5,100

January, 1951

A letter received from the Lakewood City Council recommended the creation of a Recreation Commission to study the recreation needs and future program for the City of Lakewood. The Board delayed action until the Board's Recreation Committee members had been appointed.

Report that the Cleveland Transit System was providing bus service for high school students from Clifton and Bunts south to the high school each morning.

Resolved to dissolve the agreement with the Warren Center, Inc. to purchase the Wilson School Property because Lakewood City Council rescinded its intention to rezone the property from residential to commercial.

Adopted a new four-year salary schedule for the Superintendent of Schools: $12,000 in 1950-51 to $13,500 in 1953-54.

Announced the establishment of a Problems of Living course for all seniors at Lakewood High School beginning September, 1951.

Entered into an agreement with Lakewood Hospital whereby psychiatric treatment would be rendered to such Lakewood Schools' pupils as referred for treatment, at an annual cost of $1,250.

Established a salary schedule for Lakewood Library employees serving in the Lakewood elementary and junior high schools.

February, 1951

The Lakewood High School Spanish Department participated in a "Voice of America" broadcast via an interview of teaching staff and students by the United States State Department.

The Lakewood Pre-School PTA units established a parent education program.

Report on the status of preparation for civil defense of students and school property by the Atomic Bomb Defense Committee and the Civil Defense Executive Committee.

Received the signed resolution from the Warren Center, Inc. terminating the agreement to sell and buy the Wilson School Property.

Initiated annual chest X-rays for all personnel as a protection against transmission of tuberculosis.

Agreement with the architectural firm of Conrad, Hays, Simpson and Ruth to prepare plans and specifications for a gymnasium and social rooms at Lakewood High School.

March, 1951

Agreement with St. Edward High School for the use of the Lakewood High School field for football games in 1951.

Report that the Greater Cleveland Safety Council used the organizational set up of the Lakewood Schools' Civil Defense Committee in preparing civil defense plans in the Cleveland Schools.

April, 1951

Reports were received: on a United Nations Project initiated for use by sixth grade students; that moveable classroom furniture had been purchased for all classrooms through the third grade; and that the Lakewood Schools were second in the State in per pupil expenditure ($375.16) for current expense, debt retirement and interest (excluding capital outlay) .

Nine Lakewood students were awarded "superior" rating in the Greater Cleveland instrumental music contest.

Granted the American Red Cross use of Lakewood High School in the event their downtown Cleveland headquarters must be evacuated in an emergency.

Subscribed to membership in the Associated Public School Systems at $150 per year. The APSS was sponsored by Columbia University.

The architects presented plans for the new gymnasium and social rooms at Lakewood High School.

Authorized the preparation of a publication to be entitled “The Imperative Needs of Youth" utilizing 40 pages from the 1951 Lakewood High School “Cinema” (year book).

May, 1951

Pre-Kindergarten Week registration of 783 youngsters was an increase of 149 over the year 1950. The increase reflected a national upward trend in the 1946 birthrate.

The "Emerson ECHO" (school newspaper) received the "All American" (highest rating) from the National Scholastic Press Association.

The Board approved architects' plans for the new high school gymnasium and social rooms.

Franklin and Roosevelt school district boundaries were altered to avoid congestion at Franklin School where all facilities were in use.

A Professional Growth Policy was established requiring each certified staff member to earn five semester hours of college credit, or the equivalent in local Board sponsored courses.

A Grant-in-Aid policy was adopted to pay $100 to teachers taking summer college courses away from Greater Cleveland.

Report that the citizenship publication, "Lakewood Is My Community,” had received world-wide distribution and much favorable comment.

30,000 Summer Recreation brochures and programs were distributed throughout Lakewood.

Resolved to sell the Wilson School Property to the City of Lakewood for $85,000 on May 21, 1951.

June, 1951

Letter received from the Lakewood League of Women Voters congratulating the Board for selling the Wilson School property to the City of Lakewood (they assumed the property would be used ultimately for community purposes) .

Agreement signed selling the Wilson School Property to the City of Lakewood, giving the Board option to repurchase.

July, 1951

An enumeration report showed 9,594 children between ages 5 and 18 residing in Lakewood, a gain of 76 during the past year.

Plans for new kitchens at Roosevelt, Madison, and Taft schools were inspected by the Board.

Resolved to commend Police Chief L. B. Miller upon his retirement.

September, 1951

The schools' enrollment of 6,622 was an increase of 69 over the previous year.

Summer school enrollments were 377 in secondary, 191 in elementary.

Resolved to cooperate with Western Reserve University in the establishment of a Lakewood Center of Western Reserve University.

60 persons enrolled at the Lakewood Center of Western Reserve University.

Report on the completion of curriculum materials on elementary school Health, Physical Education; junior high school English; and high school Problems of Living.

Authorized construction of the Lakewood High School Gymnasium and Social Rooms.

October, 1951

Report that 221 students were enrolled in late afternoon instrumental music classes.

Report on the completion of a handbook on Board Personnel Policies.

November, 1951

Announced that the Associated Public School Systems would hold its zone meeting in Lakewood in November. The APSS magazine "KNOW-HOW" publishes a pooling of actual classroom situations.

A letter from the architectural firm of Conrad, Simpson, Hays and Ruth stated that Conrad and Simpson had "retired" from the partnership.

December, 1951

Received a report on the building progress on the high school gymnasium and social rooms.

Report on the progress on settling administrative details with the Teacher Education Division of Western Reserve University on the establishment of the WRU Lakewood Center.

Adopted revised teacher, clerical, and custodial salary schedule.
Teachers: BA minimum - $3,100; maximum - $4,900
MA minimum - $3,200; maximum - $5,100

January, 1952

Resolved to show appreciation to Talmadge D. Auble (14 years) and Clarence C. Fowerbaugh (10 years) for their long and distinguished service as members of the Lakewood Board of Education.

A letter from the Lakewood PTA Council inviting civic and church groups to join sixth grade students in their activities during the year in the study of the United Nations.

Received a report on the dissolution of the architectural firm of Conrad, Simpson, Hays and Ruth and an assessment of the potential of the newly formed firm (Hays and Ruth) to perform the architectural services desired by the Board for the completion of the Lakewood High School gymnasium and social rooms.

Report that Lakewood's school tax rate was 13th among 26 tax districts in Cuyahoga County.

February, 1952

Report that nine Kent State University Education School staff members visited the Lakewood Schools by invitation to become better acquainted. The purpose was to encourage these people to influence Kent graduates to consider Lakewood as a place to teach.

Report that there were 5 student teachers in the Lakewood Schools from Baldwin-Wallace College, 3 from Western Reserve, 2 from Ohio State, and 2 from Bowling Green.

The Board received copies of the first issue of the Lakewood Teachers Association Bulletin (newsletter).

The Board resolved to investigate the newly formed architectural firm of Hays and Ruth to assure its ability to continue to perform on the construction work presently under contract with the Board.

Heard the Superintendent's recommendations that a telebinocular be purchased for the Reading Improvement Program, that there be intensive planning for the reorganization of the curriculum for the elementary and junior high school summer schools, and that the pay rate for summer school staff be raised to attract properly trained teachers.

Resolved that a Lakewood Schools' employee who reaches the age of 70 on or before August 31 shall retire at the end of the school year immediately preceding that August 31.

Report that 38 Lakewood School children were "D.P." (displaced persons) and unable to speak or read English.

Resolved to change the name of the Recreation Department of the Lakewood Schools to the Adult Education and Recreation Department of the Lakewood Schools.

Received a report that the Lakewood Center of Western Reserve University had enrolled 84 people (40 were Lakewood teachers) in four education courses held at Lakewood High School.

The Lakewood High School night classes inaugurated nine noncredit courses along with the usual three credit courses. 175 adults were enrolled.

Resolved to accept the newly organized architectural firm of Hays and Ruth as the legal successor of the firm of Conrad, Simpson, Hays and Ruth to complete the gymnasium and social rooms under construction at Lakewood High School.

March, 1952

Noted that the Lakewood Schools' publication, "The Imperative Needs of Youth," had been complimented in the national magazine "Nation's Schools."

Report that a Lakewood High School student had been invited to be a reporter at the national Republican and Democrat nominating conventions in Chicago by the Citizenship Education Project of Columbia University.

Adopted as a basic philosophy of the Lakewood Schools the contents of the publication "Our Faith in Democracy" which was written by a committee of Lakewood Schools' teachers and administrators.

Report that the Lakewood High School Band would tour four cities in Ontario, Canada during the Easter recess.

Resolved to submit a $650,000 bond issue to the Lakewood electorate on May 6, 1952 for the purpose of constructing the Lakewood High School Auditorium.

April, 1952

Report that the West Side Round Table of the Cleveland Real Estate Board and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions supporting the Lakewood High School Auditorium Bond Issue.

Established a seven-week summer school for Reading and Arithmetic Improvement for grades three through nine.

Adopted a policy for the operation of the Secondary Summer School.

May, 1952

Report on the $650,000 Lakewood High School Auditorium bond issue election showed a vote of 11,471 for and 3,519 against.

Adopted revised salary schedules for all employees.
For teachers: BS minimum - $3,200; maximum - $5,100
MA minimum - $3,300; maximum - $5,300

Discussed policies to be followed in the appointing of principals, parking at Lakewood High School, relocation of the tennis courts, replacement of the greenhouse and gardens, appointment of department heads, teacher retirements, and the position of administrative assistant to the superintendent.

June, 1952

An optional junior high school district was established. Students in the region between Madison and Franklin, east of Warren Road to the Cleveland boundary, could choose Emerson or Harding Schools, effective September, 1953. Lincoln School students between Detroit and the lake shore, and from Warren east to Marlowe, could choose Horace Mann or Emerson.

July, 1952

The Lakewood Teachers Association thanked the Board for the recent salary adjustments.

The annual enumeration report showed a total of 9,968 children, ages 5 to 18, in Lakewood; up from the 9,594 the preceding year.

Approved bids for the improvement of parking facilities at Lakewood High School.

Considered the problem of abating smoke from the chimney at Lakewood High School.

September, 1952

The schools' enrollment was 6,795, an increase of 175 over the preceding year.

Secondary summer school enrollment was 325; elementary summer school enrollment was 198.

The subject of winter camping for students at Camp Cheerful was discussed.

Preliminary plans were shown for the construction of the Lakewood High School Auditorium.

Resolved to submit a 6.7 mill renewal school operating levy, and an additional 2.8 mill levy to the electorate on November 4, 1952.

Accepted bids on the purchase of $650,000 in school bonds for the construction of the Lakewood High School Auditorium.

The Lakewood Office of Civil Defense proposed that the Board purchase identification tags for all school children. The Board decided that this was not a function of the Board.

October, 1952

Report that there were 26 more teachers on the staff than in 1951-52.

Announcement that Samuel S. Dickey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, had been elected president of the Association of School Business Officials, United States and Canada.

Report that, in Ohio, the Lakewood Schools stood second in per pupil costs for current expenses and debt service, but in twentieth position in tax rates.

Report on a new Home Economics course of study for the junior high schools.

Announcement that Dr. Fuchs of Northwestern University had served as a consultant on the design of the stage for the new Lakewood High School Auditorium.

Fire Prevention Week was observed, with Lakewood Schools' related activities again in a leading role.

Announcement that the Ohio Sesquicentennial would be celebrated in Lakewood with a historical pageant in the new Lakewood High Gymnasium and an educational exhibit in the new Lakewood High School social rooms ("L Room").

November, 1952

College Night at Lakewood High School, co-sponsored by John Marshall High School, Rocky River and Bay Village provided college entrance information from 109 colleges and universities.

Advertised for bids to demolish the old grandstand structure on the high school athletic field.

Announced completion of the parking area across from the high school on Franklin Boulevard with a capacity of 186 cars and with basketball backboards for daytime PE classes.

Total attendance during the three weeks American Education Week Open Houses in the schools was 8,645, an increase of 732 over 1951.

The 9.5 mill school operating levy (6.7 mills renewal and 2.8 mills new) passed with a 74.8174% majority. 35,830 citizens voted.
Current membership in the Lakewood Schools' Pre-School PTA was 180.

Report that 2,413 were enrolled in the Adult Education and Recreation Department activities, an increase of 8%.

December, 1952

Plans were distributed outlining responsibilities and events for the April 22-24 pageant and exhibit to celebrate the
Ohio Sesquicentennial.

Report on the progress on construction of the Lakewood High School Gymnasium and Social Rooms (now named the "L Room").
A reminder that Lakewood High School students had raised $20,000 during the war years for a "Cabin in the Sky" (social rooms to be built on the roof of the high school). "Further study recognized the inadequacy of such a proposal and a fine modern social center (L-Room) is now nearing completion". $4,000 additional had been raised by high school students. The total $24,000 was to be used for furnishing and decorating the L-Room. The wood "L" mural for the room was designed by Victor Schreckengost, Cleveland artist and sculptor.

January, 1953

Margaret Stephens, exchange teacher from South Wales, compared English and American schools.

Reports were received on the construction and furnishing of the new high school gymnasium and "L Room", and plans for the new high school auditorium.

Received a report on the services rendered by the Psychiatric Clinic. In the previous year there were 128 visits by children and 90 visits by parents.

Presentation of curriculum materials on the History of Lakewood and the Study of Ohio. "The Story of James Nicholson"
by William Gregory was introduced.

The Board's contribution to the State Teachers Retirement System was less than the previous year, from 8.5% to 8.0%.
The contributions to the School Employees Retirement System also lowered from 8.0% to 7.75%.

February, 1953

The "Community Living" units of study were introduced to the Board.

Report that four busloads of teachers from all sections of the United States visited the Lakewood Schools as part of the national meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Report from the director of the Lakewood Nursery School which operates in two rooms at McKinley School.

Report on the status of the Lakewood Schools' Philosophy Study and presentation of the completed booklet "Our Faith
in Democracy".

Accepted a Ford Foundation Fellowship from the Foundation's Fund for Advancement of Education, to be awarded to a Lakewood secondary teacher.

Adopted a revised salary schedule for all employees.
For teachers:
BA minimum - $3,500 BA maximum - $5,700
MA minimum - 5,600 MA maximum - 5,800
MA + 30 hrs- 6,000

Adopted provisions governing academic credit recognition for certified staff members.

Received the annual report of the Lakewood Athletic Commission.

Report of the Adult Education and Recreation Department showed a record enrollment of 3,823 participants, the highest in the 16 year history of the department.

Distributed the script of the all-schools' pageant, "The Seventeenth Arrow," to be performed April 22-24 in observance of Ohio's 150th Year.

Exhibited the final drawings for the new high school auditorium.

March, 1953

Report on "Economics in Everyday Living," a survey of economic life in Lakewood; a Civics project at Harding Junior High School.

Resolved to erect a greenhouse on the roof of the high school Womens' Building.

Announced bid openings for improvement of the southwest section of the high school campus.

Resolution to establish the boundaries of optional elementary and junior high school districts effective September 1, 1953.

Report on the high school band tour of Michigan and the Senior A Cappella Choir tour of New York and Massachusetts.

Reviewed a revised edition of the Professional Personnel Policies.

Report on the Seventh Grade English course of study.

Approved final plans and specifications for the Lakewood High
School Auditorium.

Announced April 19 as the date of the opening of the educational exhibits in the new high school student center
(L Room).

April, 1953

The president of the Lakewood High School Student Council presented to the Board a check for $4,OOO toward furnishing
the new Student Center (L Room).

Report on the policy governing the use of the Lakewood High School Student Center.

Letter from the architects, Hays and Ruth, certifying completion of the new high school gymnasium and social rooms and .
requesting the Board to accept the additions.

Recommendation received for the Summer School for Reading and Arithmetic Improvement, Grades 4-8, and the Secondary Summer School.

May, 1953

Resolution authorizing construction of the Lakewood High School Auditorium Addition.

Announced groundbreaking ceremonies for the Lakewood High School Auditorium Addition on May 15.

Received letters of commendation on the Sesquicentennial Pageant and Exhibits held in the new high school gymnasium and student center as dedication activities.

Approved a Ford Foundation Fellowship awarded to teacher William A. Watters in the amount of $6,600 for independent study and travel to study metals and chemicals from natural source to processing.

June, 1953

Recommendation for the establishment of a Pre-School Parent Teacher Association Cooperative Nursery at Harrison School.
Received a petition from Bunts Road neighbors of the high school parking lot and athletic field (north of Franklin) concerning needed improvements and safety for small children.

July, 1953

Letter received from Bunts Road neighbors expressing appreciation for prompt solutions to the problems generated on the adjacent athletic field and parking lot.

The annual enumeration report showed a total of 10,252 children resident in Lakewood between ages 5 and 18; contrasted with 9,798 the previous year.

Resolution from the Board of Trustees of the Lakewood Public Library requesting the Board of Education to submit the question of issuing $800,000 in bonds to enlarge, extend and improve the Lakewood Public Library. The Bond Issue to be voted November 3, 1953.

The City of Lakewood repealed the 3% admission tax, thus relieving the high school athletic department from paying tax on admissions to athletic events.

Increased the Superintendent's salary to $14,500 plus transportation allowance.

September, 1953

Report on enrollment: estimated to be 6,900 for the year. Kindergarten enrollment decreased from 995 last year to 880 this year.

Resolution to approve plans for air-conditioning the new high school auditorium.

Approved the use of Garfield School by the Greek Orthodox Church to conduct classes in modern Greek on Saturday mornings.
Employed a Lakewood High School Student Center Director.

Report that Lakewood school children had saved $72,382.00 during the 1952-53 school year as part of the School Savings Program.

Resolved to call the attention of the public to Amendment 2 on the November 3 ballot creating a State Board of Education for the State of Ohio.

October, 1953

Report on the orientation of new teachers...agendas of meetings to discuss curricula.

Of the 10,000 Lakewood children, 65.7% attend the Lakewood Public Schools.

The Association of School Business Officials of the United States and Canada (their president is Samuel B. Dickey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools) to hold their 37th convention in Cleveland on October 11-15.

Introduced new instructional materials:
High School - Problems of Living and Helps for Teachers Promoting Improvement in Reading
Elementary - Writing Cooperative Paragraphs and Transportation

Report on the delays by the contractor in the construction of the new Lakewood High School Auditorium.

Report there were 53 students from other cities paying tuition to the Lakewood Schools.

Report that 11 college students were student teaching in Lakewood.

Noted the observance of Loyalty Week during American Education Week observance during which a Lakewood Schools' student would lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag at each meeting of a community organization or a public body.

Report that the Ohio Schools (OEA) magazine featured (with photographs) the Lakewood Schools' Observance of the Ohio Sesquicentennial with the performance of the pageant, "The Seventeenth Arrow."

November, 1953

Announced the formal dedication of the new Lakewood High School Gymnasium to be held on December 11, 1953.

Heard a report outlining the merits of establishing a six-weeks driver education program as part of the physical education program. Drivo-trainers would be purchased, a full 15-place installation to cost $16,950.

Report that the $800,000 Lakewood Library Bond Issue had been approved by the electorate: 12,634 for and 4,022 against.

Received a report on the organization and operation of the Lakewood High School Student Center (L Room).

December, 1953

Heard building progress reports on the new Lakewood High School Auditorium, and on the southwest area of the high school property.

Discussed the problems related to obtaining a two-foot section of property from the Willard Estate on the north end of the high school area north of Franklin Boulevard so that proper grading and drainage could be completed.

Received a study of Kindergarten Entrance Age requirements.

Received a report that the high school athletic fund was " in the black" for the first time in three years; a balance of $3,145.65.

>> 1954-1957

The history of the Lakewood Schools from 1946 to 1980 is reflected in excerpts from the minutes of the meetings of the Lakewood Boards of Education, compiled by Joseph Wilson, former teacher, principal and personnel director (1947-1979).