BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes - 1946 to 1980
Years 1962-1965:
January, 1962
An Economic Workshop for Lakewood teachers was conducted by Dr. Ralph Kaczor of Kent State University.
The Superintendent requested the Board to consider the purchase of 20 Drivo-Trainers for the Lakewood High School Driver Education program.
The Metropolitan Opera will bring Met stars to Lakewood High School for two days of performances for Lakewood students.
Resolved to purchase property at 1573 Robinwood Avenue to provide access to the Lakewood High School property from the west.
Authorized changing Washington's birthday holiday when February 22 does not fall on a Monday.
Arranged for the Lakewood Presbyterian Church to use the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium for Sunday services during the church's remodeling.
The Board formally requested that a branch of Ohio State University be opened in Lakewood and housed at Lakewood High School beginning in October, 1962.
February, 1962
The Lakewood Schools' PTA Council presented the Board with $315 to be used in the promotion of community financial support for the schools.
Approved paying the Musical Arts Association of Cleveland $1,000 for Lakewood Schools' students to attend the Children's Concerts by the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.
The Board changed the beginning time for its regular meetings from 8:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
March, 1962
Recommended that Lakewood teacher Betsy Hutcheson be an exchange teacher with Princess Gardens, Belfast, Ireland teacher Janet Houston during 1962-1963.
Reported that the members of the Board of Education had met with the salary committee of the Lakewood Teachers Association to discuss salaries and policies.
Announced an exhibit in the Lakewood Schools of spacemobiles (satellites) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Learned that Ohio State University had approved a branch for freshmen and sophomores to open at Lakewood High School to be known as the Lakewood Academic Center.
April, 1962
Approved a salary schedule for custodial and maintenance personnel.
Report that the Shakespeare Festival, under the direction of Arthur Lithgow of Princeton University's McCarter Theatre, will present six plays at Lakewood High School between July 4 and September 1, 1962.
Heard a report on the Sabin Vaccine Distribution Program to be implemented as soon as possible for the eradication of polio.
Announced appointment of an advisory committee of 50 persons for the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center to open in October, 1962 at Lakewood High School.
May, 1962
Approved a rental agreement between the Board and the Great Lakes Shakespeare Association for the use of the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium during the summer of 1962.
Approved a high school graduation requirement that every student shall complete four years of English and carry four major units each school year.
Heard a report on the training and education of Mentally Retarded Children.
June, 1962
Received 150 copies of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland's survey of the Lakewood Schools and formally accepted the report.
Dr. Kenneth Arisman of Ohio State University presided over the first meeting of the Ohio State University Citizens' Advisory Committee on June 7.
Because of the crowded classrooms at McKinley School, the Lakewood Nursery School will move to Garfield School.
July, 1962
Resolved to submit a 13.8 mill school operating levy to the voters in November, 1962 (10 mills renewal; 3.8 mills new).
Instituted a payroll deduction plan for united Appeal donations by Board employees with the proviso that no quotas on giving shall be established.
September, 1962
Architects Hays and Ruth demanded arbitration in a dispute with the Board over payment for services rendered and over
responsibility for correction of unsatisfactory work done at Lakewood High School.
October, 1962
Received a report that 473 persons had enrolled in the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center.
The Lakewood High School Student Council requested that an Honor Court or Trophy Room be installed at Lakewood High School.
Received the resignation of Eleanor Chidester as Clerk-Treasurer of the Board of Education effective October 13. Appointed Dr. Paul E. Spayde, assistant superintendent of schools, as interim Clerk-Treasurer until January 1, 1963.
Received a gift of $3,390 from the Order of Rainbow Girls for use by deaf and hard-of-hearing classes in the Lakewood Schools.
November, 1962
Mrs. Ethel K. Howard announced her retirement as the Director of Elementary Education after 49 years of service in the Lakewood Schools as teacher and administrator.
Announced that the 13.8 school operating levy had been approved with a 55.7% majority...the narrowest margin of passage ever voted for a Lakewood Schools' issue.
December, 1962
A petition was received from 114 Lakewood citizens questioning the poor condition of the Lakewood High School Swimming Pool.
A petition was received from 89 Garfield School PTA members requesting the return to Garfield the use of the childcare room given over the Lakewood Nursery School.
Made a final settlement with Hays and Ruth, architects.
Established new salaries for all personnel effective 1/1/63.
January, 1963
A report from the Superintendent on educational television recommended installing 3 to 5 receiving stations in the high school, a smaller number in one junior high school and in two or three elementary schools. Programs would originate from the Midwest Program Airborne Television Instruction network from Purdue University.
Lucille M. Medina was appointed Clerk-Treasurer.
The Board inquired whether the proposed Northwest Freeway would affect Hayes School property.
The Ohio Supreme Court voided all Civil Service protection for school employees. The Lakewood Board of Education resolved to protect all non-teaching employees with all rights enjoyed under Civil Service.
February, 1963
It was announced that the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers, Local #52, had issued a charter to the non-teaching employees of the Lakewood Schools so as to negotiate for wages, working conditions and seniority rights.
Received a recommendation for a plan whereby school building and content insurance would be purchased on a competitive basis.
Three musical guides were submitted by the Supervisor of Elementary Music enabling teachers to make use of all recordings in the school libraries.
Two Lakewood High School student creative literary publications were presented: The Phoenix and the Green Tree.
A report was received on growing school enrollment since 1951. A particularly sharp gain was noted in the high school enrollment.
Approved a final revised agreement with Hays and Ruth, architects, paying $3,750 to the architects to settle all claims related to the additions and renovation of the Lakewood school buildings.
Appointed the Superintendent to act as the representative of the Board in filing applications for approval of funds under
Title III of the National Defense Education Act, Public Law 83-864.
Report that increasing enrollment at McKinley school would require a study of both McKinley and Madison school attendance boundaries.
A report on the proposed Northwest Freeway shows that 140 Lakewood homes will be eliminated from the school district.
March, 1963
Compliments were received from a local music store owner on the success of the Lake Erie League Orchestra Festival held in Lakewood.
March 18-22 was designated as Science Emphasis Week in the Lakewood Schools.
Report that 211 home visits were made by the new Special Education Services Home Visitor.
An Audio-Visual Workshop for Lakewood teachers was planned for March 19.
Received the Personnel Policies and By-Laws from the Lakewood Schools' secretaries.
The latest edition of "Ohio, the Buckeye State," produced by the Elementary Education Department to be used in Grade 4, was presented to the Board.
Announced a joint meeting of the Board of Education and the Lakewood Teachers Association to establish better understanding.
Studied an amended contract for the operation of the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing.
Created an optional attendance district between McKinley and Madison Schools because of increasing enrollments.
Announced that William Hamilton, Social Studies teacher at Lakewood High School had been awarded a John Hay Fellowship, and that Lisle Moorhead, Mathematics teacher at Lakewood High School, had been awarded an Academic Year Institute participation for 1963-64.
Reaffirmed a decision to make the length of the elementary school lunch period one hour and fifteen minutes.
Petitioned the State Legislature to increase support of the schools in Ohio through the State School Foundation Program.
A letter from the Grant School PTA stated that a vacant property south of Grant School should be purchased by the Board for school use.
Approved employing a management firm to evaluate the jobs and pay rates of the non-certified employees in the Operation and Maintenance Department.
April, 1963
Received a communication from parents of children living north of the new highway through Clifton Park requesting a study of safe passage to McKinley School.
Four Emerson School students won Science Fair awards.
Five Lakewood High School art students won scholarships for work submitted to the 1963 Scholastic Art Awards.
After testimony by Board of Education and Grant PTA members, the vacant property at 1478 Warren Road was disapproved for an auto-wash operation by the Lakewood Board of Zoning and Building Code Appeals.
A consensus of Board members was that the privilege of payroll deduction for tax sheltered annuities should be extended to all employees.
Approved an amended contract for the operation of the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing.
Dr. Paul Spayde, Assistant Superintendent, and Arthur Knape, Director of Secondary Education, reported on the possibility of instituting data processing at Lakewood High School for scheduling, permanent records and report cards.
Report that, because of extensive repairs and remodeling, the Winterhurst Ice Rink had run a deficit of $20,271.87. The deficit was to be borne by the City of Lakewood.
Voted to support a recommendation of the Ohio School Boards Association that a sales tax increase be imposed to support Ohio schools and colleges.
Granted a five-year contract to Dr. William B. Edwards to continue as Superintendent of Schools through July, 1968.
May, 1963
Reports were received from:
- Theodore Cunningham, assistant principal, Lakewood High School, who visited Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) classes in Baltimore.
- Wilbur Partridge, science teacher, Harding School, who attended the National Association of Biology Teachers conference at Bowling Green.
- Alton Yarian, science teacher, Emerson School, who attended the National Science Teachers Association meeting in Philadelphia.
- Howard Robinson, mathematics teacher, Lakewood High School, who attended the National Council of Mathematics teachers conference in Pittsburgh.
- Roger Holmes, Director of Elementary Education, who attended the 18th Annual Conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
- Robert Cochrane, social studies teacher, Harding School, who attended a "Seminar on Asia" at Ohio State University.
- A. D. Meyer, science teacher, Lakewood High School, attended the BSCS conference in Baltimore.
Adopted a policy on leaves of absence for teaching abroad (i.e. Peace Corps).
Heard a report on a survey of handicapped children living in West Side communities who are transported long distances to schools throughout the county.
Approved advertising for bids on the repair and renovation of the Lakewood High School swimming pool. .
Heard a proposal for the formation of a Lakewood Swim Commission.
Approved an Extended-Year Contract to teachers in the Advanced Program for Career Teachers wherein Lakewood teachers would perform additional duties for which the teacher's salary would be supplemented at $1,000 for each year of a five-year period. Such additional duties shall include teaching in the summer school, curriculum research, summer study, assistance in the orientation of new teachers, or other duties of benefit to and the education of the children in the Lakewood Schools.
Adopted a policy for physical examinations of Lakewood Schools administrators.
June, 1963
Advertised for bids for the renovation of the heating and ventilating of the swimming pool at Lakewood High School.
Commended several staff members for completing one year of evening counseling of students in the junior and senior high schools.
Appreciation was expressed for the contributions of 17 citizen resource people who conducted Berg Science Seminars for Lakewood High School students.
Announced a summer reading seminar for high school students at the Lakewood Public Library.
Agreed that the Adult Education and Recreation Department shall operate the city-owned tennis courts.
Adopted 17 new textbooks in English, literature, spelling, mathematics, Spanish, Latin, industrial arts, business law, chemistry, algebra and geology.
Authorized changes and improvements in the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium lighting system.
July, 1963
Received a study on high school dropouts.
Announced a follow-up study requesting information on curriculum from 1962 Lakewood High School graduates.
A review was made of the recommendations contained in "A Look at the Lakewood Schools," a report of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland, dated May, 1962.
Received a report on the electrical system capacity at Lakewood High School.
Heard a statement of philosophy issued by the Ohio State Board of Education.
A report stated that, because of enrollment increases, all Lakewood elementary classrooms are in use except two at Harrison School.
Received a list of curriculum materials developed over the summer:
- Reading skills in the upper grades
- Third grade science
- Guides to learning for upper elementary grades
- Evaluation in the Kindergarten program
- Recreatory book evaluation
- Guide to writing a research paper
- Driver Education
- Problems of Living II
- World History
- Advanced Placement European History
- Revised book list--high school library
- Junior high music program
- Drafting 1 and 2
- Ninth grade earth science
- Eighth grade American film schedules
Commended the Lakewood League of Women Voters for their brochure “Inside the Lakewood Schools."
Approved a lease on a garage and warehouse building, for three years, at 13745 Madison Avenue.
October, 1963
Commended Zara Sumner, assistant supervisor, elementary music, for developing "Concert Notes" to increase interest and understanding of the Cleveland Orchestra student concerts.
Board of Education sponsored courses for Lakewood teachers for 1963-64; A Field Course in Natural History, Theory and Practice in Art, and a Reading Workshop for Content Teachers.
Announced a study on vandalism and the recreational needs of boys and girls.
Went on record as supporting "State Issue #1" on the November ballot that continues a tax on cigarettes to improve Ohio's schools, universities, park and recreational centers.
Accepted the resignation of Lucille Medina as Clerk-Treasurer, effective November 1, 1963, and reappointed Eleanor
Chidester to that position.
November,1963
Reported on the visit of Dr. Charles Keller of the John Hay Foundation.
Announced the first session of the Lakewood School Administrators' Professional Appraisal Seminar.
Heard a report on Lakewood Schools' supervisory procedures wherein teachers new to Lakewood were given opportunities to visit other teachers' classes in the system.
A representative of the AFL-CIO requested that the Board recognize his union as representing the Lakewood Schools' non-teaching employees.
Approved instrumental music teachers for 15 weeks during 1963-64 for harp, violin, flute, trombone, drum, clarinet and trumpet.
Announced a reception for Dr. Frederick Staub, director, and the faculty of the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center.
Received reports of principals concerning truck traffic on Clifton Boulevard. Went on record as opposing such traffic.
December, 1963
A report from the National Academy of Science Research Council indicated that 47 Lakewood High School graduates had earned doctorates in the past five years. This placed Lakewood second in Ohio and 68th in the USA.
Revised the policy on early entrance age. Effective in 1964-65 children who reach age 5 before April 1 may be admitted to Kindergarten by meeting certain criteria.
January, 1964
The representative of the International Union of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers requested the Board to meet with a committee of non-teaching Lakewood Schools' employees to discuss problems.
Heard a resolution from the Ohio State Exchange Clubs urging the State of Ohio to enlarge the vocational training programs in our Ohio public schools.
Heard from a Lakewood citizen concerning the safety of school children who must cross the new Clifton Blvd. extension through Clifton Park.
Conducted a public meeting on January 23 to review the report of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland's
" A Look at The Lakewood Public Schools." Following comments by a panel of school administrators, questions from the audience were answered.
February, 1964
Heard a report on the Lakewood School Administrators' Seminar II. Subject: "The Process of Education" by Jerome Bruner. The leader: Dr. Lorrene Ort, Bowling Green State University.
A report that 326 new families had children entered in the Lakewood Schools in the past four months.
Received a report on the solutions to the traffic safety of school children crossing the Clifton Blvd. extension at Clifton Park.
A report that a meeting had been held between a Board committee and representatives of Lakewood Schools non-teaching (custodial and maintenance) employees.
Approved an amended agreement for the operation of the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing between the Lakewood Hospital and the Lakewood Board of Education.
Accepted bids for a filtration system for the Lakewood School swimming pool.
March, 1964
Announcement that the third Lakewood Schools' Administrators' Seminar on educational philosophy would be held at
Mt. Union College. Dean Francis Christie, the leader: " Freeing Intelligence through Teaching," the topic.
Richard Beyer, teacher, Lakewood High School, was awarded a John Hay Fellowship to Harvard University for the 1964-65 school year.
The Board concurred with the recommendation to rent data processing card punch and sorter equipment and to proceed with the installation at Lakewood High School.
Approved the installation of a new phone system for the Lakewood Schools.
Commended the Ohio State University's Lakewood Academic Center for its contribution to Lakewood's educational program.
April, 1964
Conducted a public hearing required in the process to dismiss a Lakewood teacher.
The Superintendent requested the Board to approve formation of the Lakewood Schools' Curriculum Council to be composed of staff members and parents.
Lakewood Schools' administrators were requested to complete physical examinations before June 15, 1964.
The Lakewood Schools were selected as a curriculum project evaluation program site for the "Earth Science Curriculum Project."
Informed the Educational Television Association that the Lakewood Board of Education would support a $1.00 per pupil fee to help activate Cleveland TV Channel 25.
Heard a report on the formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee of the Lakewood Board of Education on Youth Recreational Activities. Richard Gilman was appointed chairman.
Approved a policy for Educational Tours and Travel of Lakewood Schools' students.
May, 1964
The Superintendent reported on his European study tour.
Continued a contract with the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland for two more years, 1964-66.
Established a salary increment rate policy for teachers employed during a school year.
Approved rates to be paid to the City of Lakewood for use of its data processing equipment.
Approved permitting additional insurance companies to submit proposals for student accident insurance.
June, 1964
Received an award from the Lakewood Safety Council for outstanding cooperation.
Approved a policy on summer school attendance. A student absent more than three days would not receive credit for a course.
A school population report indicated that more Lakewood residents are moving into apartments and selling their homes to families with school age children.
A policy was reviewed that permits only those non-resident students with good citizenship and scholarship to enter the Lakewood Schools.
Adopted textbooks in language, spelling, science, English, geography, social studies, retail salesmanship, economics and
law, woodworking, electricity and electronics, French, German, driver education, business organization and art appreciation.
Heard a progress report from the Citizens Committee on Youth Recreational Activities.
Proposed an employee relations policy whereby the administration will confer with any employee or group of employees. No Board member will, in any event, take part in a problem until it is formally referred by the Superintendent.
July, 1964
Approved the purchase of real estate property at 1241 West Clifton Blvd. for $20,500.
Approved the employment of a Youth Counselor for the city as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee on Youth Recreational Activities.
Approved a new policy on student accident insurance.
Heard recommendations for lay membership on the Lakewood Schools' Curriculum Cabinet (Council).
September, 1964
Report that 28 elementary education students from Ohio colleges had their September teaching experiences in the Lakewood Schools.
Commended those responsible for the new teacher orientation program and events. Expressed appreciation to the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce for the civic luncheon held for new teachers each year.
Noted that school enrollments, again, are up. Class sizes are in the 25 to 29 range.
October, 1964
Heard an outline of the responsibilities of the new Counselor of Youth who will work with principals and counselors in all schools to help delinquent youth.
Received copies of a brochure entitled "Guides to Learning" designed to help students become better learners.
Received a brochure, "Profile of the Class of 1965" to be sent to colleges with each student's transcript.
November, 1964
Heard a report on the first meeting of the Curriculum Council Committee held October 13, 1964.
A compilation of the Lakewood Board of Education policies was presented to the Board. It was completed by John Rowe.
Employed the Employers Service Company to administer the Workmen's Compensation Account of the Lakewood Schools.
Announcement that Dr. Ethel Alpenfels, professor of anthropology, New York University, would speak to all Lakewood
teachers on November 19.
Established a policy of cooperation with the Lakewood Police Department for interviewing students during school hours.
Approved a policy for leave of absence for professional study.
December, 1964
Heard an Information Series report on ITA (Initial Teaching Alphabet).
Authorized payment of $1,000 to the Lakewood Civil Service Commission to pay the Board's share of administrative costs.
Approved a resolution of continued interest in the Ohio School Boards Association on its Tenth Anniversary as an organization.
Received a letter and check for $520 from the Lakewood Safety Council backing its interest in the establishment of an automobile driving range as part of the driver education program at Lakewood High School.
January, 1965
Received a check for $500 from Dr. Marvin Freeman, the interest from which an annual prize is to be given to the Lakewood Schools' athletic coach who most distinguishes himself in his respective sport.
Received a report that a new floor had been installed in the Girls' Gymnasium and that the Art rooms had been remodeled at Lakewood High School.
Learned that the Lakewood school buildings would need to convert to ultra high frequency (U.H.F.) reception for educational TV.
Announced the annual Board-Teacher Dinner would be held with the "rules" that any subject but school finance may be discussed.
Report received on the Christmas vacation use of the schools' gymnasiums by 1,748 young people.
A memorandum from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction stated that an "Assurance of Compliance," Title VI the Civil Rights Act of 1964, must be filed with the of Health, Education and Welfare.
A financial report indicated that the Board had lost $200,000 from the-devaluation of commercial and industrial property and that the Lakewood Schools enrollment had increased 251 over the estimated 8,756 for the year.
February, 1965
A report stated that a new high school social studies course entitled "Civilization and Man” had been discussed at the recent meeting of members of the Board and the Curriculum Council.
Heard a report on the work with Basic Section American History class at Lakewood High School.
Two gifts were received from Dr. Marvin Freeman ($500 and $1,000) establishing annual endowments for a distinguished athletic coach and for the teachers at a 'certain school' in Lakewood (beneficiary to be designated).
March, 1965
A progress report was received on the new approaches to teaching science in the Lakewood Schools.
A booklet on helping student teachers was presented to the Board.
Resolved to submit an additional 3-mill school operating levy to the electorate on May 4, 1964.
Revised a policy on physical examinations for Lakewood Schools' administrators.
Approved a Lakewood Safety Council proposal that a Green Cross (for safety) flag be flown at all elementary schools.
Recommended selling the property at 1241 West Clifton Blvd. (adjacent to Horace Mann School) after reducing the property to add playground and parking space for Horace Mann School.
Approved the establishment of a Fiscal Review Committee made up of two Board of Education members, two Lakewood City Council members, and two citizens of the community.
April, 1965
Announced Dr. Paul Spayde, Harold Winkel, Paul Wise and Richard Strang as John Hay Fellowship recipients for the
Summer, 1965.
Report that 448 students from the 589 June, 1964 graduating class are enrolled in degree granting colleges; 97 are registered at the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center.
Approved purchase of property at 16621 Madison Ave.
Victor Macha, Youth Counselor for the City of Lakewood, presented a description and philosophy of the work he is doing with pre-delinquent young people.
Approved payment of $8,802 to the Educational Television Association of Greater Cleveland for the support of Channel
25, WVIZ-TV.
Received an endorsement of the proposed 3-mill school operating levy from the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Women's Club.
May, 1965
Announced the Annual Science Seminar Awards dinner during which the students of the past year's seminar would be recognized.
Reports were received and comments made on the defeat of the 3-mill school operating levy on May 4.
The City of Lakewood advised that Edwards Avenue would continue as a play area and would not be sold for commercial development.
June, 1965
A meeting of Lakewood church leaders and Lakewood High School administrators was held to develop a closer relationship to avoid conflicts in dates of activities.
A letter from the Lakewood Teachers Association requested a meeting early in the 1965-66 school year to discuss the salary schedule.
Received a report on vandalism at the Lakewood High School tennis courts (broken bottles and cans).
The Board approved the demolition of the house on the property at 1241 West Clifton Blvd.
Learned from Dr. Novice Fawcett, president, Ohio State University, that no change was contemplated in the status of the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center at Lakewood High School until September, 1966, but that ultimately it should be managed by Cleveland State University.
Adopted a policy that no permit be granted for the use of school buildings or school grounds for recreational purposes before 12:00 noon on Sundays, with exceptions to be approved by the Board.
Opposed the erection of a custard stand on property adjacent to Madison Elementary School.
Authorized a letter to the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents asking for an early determination of the future status of the Ohio State University Lakewood Academic Center in light of the creation of the new Cleveland State University.
Resolved to submit a new additional 2.7 mill school operating levy to the electorate on November 2, 1965.
Received management consultant proposals from three firms and selected Ernst and Ernst to render service.
Met with the Lakewood City Planning Commission to discuss the use of the property at 1241 West Clifton Blvd. (adjacent to Horace Mann School) and determine which body (the Board or the Planning Commission) should take leadership for expanding playground space at school sites. It was concluded the Board should.
August, 1965
Heard a progress report on the Ernst and Ernst study of the Board's financial management.
Approved the employment of a coordinator and a secretary at the Barton Center to administer the senior citizen education and recreation Program.
Approved a $200 increase for all certified employees as mandated by the Ohio General Assembly.
September, 1965
A letter from Robert Carter offered for sale, at $30,000, the property at 16621 Madison Avenue to be used for a Kindergarten.
Noted that senior citizen participation at the new Barton Center was over 600 people as compared to approximately 100 in the past at other recreation locations.
Adopted a plan for a parking lot on the east side of the Horace Mann School property at Webb Road.
Approved salary increases for all personnel.
October, 1965
Received a report on the progress of the school levy information campaign.
The Superintendent recommended that no more tuition students be accepted into the Lakewood Schools because of space problems.
A report on increasing enrollments showed that eight elementary school classes have 35 or more pupils and that five teacher aides have been employed to relieve teachers of time-consuming chores.
Resolved that, if the tax valuation on Lakewood property exceeds the amount on which the proposed 2.7 mill levy is
based, or if there were any other increase in school income, an appropriate reduction in millage would be recommended.
November, 1965
Turned down a request by UNICEF to use the schools as distribution and collection stations for UNICEF coin banks and brochures.
A letter from a PTA mother to the Board questioned a policy against the distribution of levy material by children. Also the question arose as the responsibility and authority of a levy information committee and its relationship with the PTA and other school related groups. Also, does the Board have the authority to impose any legislation on the PTA Council? The answer: The Board cannot, and does not, prohibit any group to speak for anything.
Thanks were expressed to all who contributed to the success of the school levy information campaign.
Announced an Instructional Conference for staff members on November 18. The speaker: Mark Evans. The topic: "What Might We Tell Our Grandchildren?"
Expressed concern over the safety of Hayes school children affected by the building of the Northwest Freeway through Lakewood.
Approved an advertisement of the Lakewood Schools in a national publication, "ASCUS," to aid in teacher recruitment.
December, 1965
The president of the Lakewood Teachers Association asked if it is the legal obligation of the Board to reduce the millage in case income is greater, or is it a moral judgment? Answer: The Board gave its word to the public, before the election, to reduce the levy if monies came in that were not expected.
John Parrish, representing the "Cell," the new Lakewood Youth Organization, asked the Board for moral support, blessing and approval of the work of the organization. The Board approved and recommended to the Mayor that the new group be permitted to open at City Hall in March.
Received a request that shrubbery be planted to enhance the Horace Mann parking lot at Webb Road.
The official November school levy election results showed a majority of 54.05% for the 2.7 mill school operating levy.
Salary increases for certified personnel, effective January 1, 1966 were approved. Before approval by the Board, several teachers in the audience registered dissatisfaction, saying that increases should be "across the board." These teachers also recommended that new teachers coming to Lakewood with continuing contracts with other Boards of Education also should be awarded a $100 increase. The Board approved this latter request.
The pay of substitute teachers was raised from $18.00 to $19.25 per day.
Recommended that the management of the Lakewood Academic Center be transferred from Ohio State University to Cleveland State University.
At a special meeting on December 21, between the Board and the salary committee of the Lakewood Teachers Association, questions were raised about the policy to give some teachers a salary increase and others not.
At a second special meeting on December 30, the Board approved new minimum and maximum teachers salaries, increments for completing three years of teaching in Lakewood, "Appropriate Education" increments, and a $100 per year increase for all other teachers.
>> 1966-1969
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).