BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes - 1946 to 1980
Years 1974-1977:
January, 1974
The outgoing president of the Board reviewed accomplishments of the past year.
Nancy Conte was sworn in as a new member of the Board.
Phillip Ranney completed eight years as a member of the Board.
Contracted with the Employers Service Company to audit Workmen's Compensation Account for the Lakewood Schools.
Set 12¢ per mile as the reimbursement for authorized travel in private automobiles by staff members.
Agreed on wages, benefits and working conditions for Custodial and Maintenance personnel for a two-year period beginning January 1, 1974.
Heard a report on Pupil Personnel Services provided by the Lakewood Schools: Medical services by nurses and physicians; psychological services; speech and hearing services; Interdistrict School for the Hearing Impaired; learning disability classes; Adjusted Learning Program (EMR); home instruction tutoring; transportation for physically disabled; Mental Health Center, School of Practical Nursing; youth and family counseling; child accounting and attendance.
A parent indicated concern that children had to walk to school in the early morning darkness because of the extension of daylight savings time.
February, 1974
Increased tuition fees for students of the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing.
Heard a report on the Industrial Arts program of the Lakewood Schools.
A parent asked how families would be informed of school closings during bad weather.
Approved a resolution to petition the Federal Government to permit States the option of returning to Eastern Standard Time.
March, 1974
A citizen questioned the purchase of the walkie-talkie wireless communication system for security at Lakewood High School.
Revised the Board policy on Hospitalization Insurance.
Presented the Board's Philosophy of Education for general discussion. Several citizens expressed concern as to how to implement the philosophy, how to measure the effectiveness of the educational program, and how to control discipline in the schools.
April, 1974
Established a CAR (Cuyahoga County Association for Retarded Children and Adults) Trust Fund to properly spend a grant for the development of a resource guide for the Adjusted Learning Program (EMR).
Established an Athletic Commission Trust Fund to spend $10,000 from the will of George W. Horsley.
Authorized advertising for bids for the purchase of a mini bus replacement for the transportation of handicapped children.
Heard a report on the elementary and secondary science programs in the Lakewood Schools.
A School Lunch Committee of the Task Force on Equality in Education petitioned the Board to consider instituting an elementary school lunch program in the Lakewood Schools. Members of the Board meeting audience spoke in support of this proposal.
Comments were made concerning the incident at the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium where youngsters attending a student concert of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra shot paper clips with rubber bands at the orchestra members causing them to leave the stage.
May, 1974
Agreed with the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve the Auto Driving Range at Lakewood High School.
Agreed with the City of Lakewood to operate concession stands at Lakewood and Madison Parks in conjunction with recreation programs conducted there.
Heard a report on the Spring vacation trips to foreign countries by Lakewood students and teachers. In 1974, there were visits to England, France, Germany, Mexico, and Russia.
Revised the Lakewood Board of Education's Philosophy of Education.
A statement was made by the Board that it had studied the elementary school lunch program requests and "we will be pleased to participate with a community group to determine the extent of the problem and to assess possible solutions."
A report on the national ABC (A Better Chance) Program was received by the Board. The program invites disadvantaged inner-city students from other cities and states, who have high potential for success, to live in Lakewood in a commune situation and attend the Lakewood Schools. The proposal incited much community interest, concern and discussion. A local group called the Lakewood Civic Association opposed the proposal.
June, 1974
Approved a resolution to support the establishment of a Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Revised the Board policy on Vandalism, Theft and Trespassing.
July, 1974
Received a request from the Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees that an eight-tenths mill property tax levy be submitted to the voters for approval on November 7, 1974.
Established a West Shore Travel Club Trust Fund to expend $2,000 received from the Club.
Agreed to review all classified office personnel and educational aides positions during 1974 and before the next negotiations
on money matters between the Board and OAPSE Chapter #129.
Heard comments from citizens concerning appraisal of commercial properties for tax purposes, and the proposed .8 mill Lakewood Library levy.
Approved a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation to cooperate in a construction project at the Lakewood High School Auto Driver Training Range facility.
September, 1974
Student enrollment in the Lakewood Schools was 10,444, a reduction of 149 from September, 1973.
Heard a report on procedures used for textbook adoptions in the Lakewood Schools, and particularly the recent selection of mathematics books and materials for grades Kindergarten through Nine.
Reported that the Board had reviewed and revised Board Policies which also included procedures and practices. The Board considered a number of policies for revision.
October, 1974
Heard reports on Career Education taught in Kindergarten through the Fifth Grade, and the Independent Study Program for Tenth through the Twelfth Grade.
Adopted revised Lakewood Board of Education policies.
November, 1974
Heard a report on Counseling in the Lakewood Schools.
Learned the new official title of the hearing classes to be the "Interdistrict Classes for the Hearing Impaired" to include 102 students from 14 western metropolitan area school districts. The teaching method is both oral and auditory using speech amplification and lip reading.
Adopted additional Board of Education policies.
December, 1974
Adopted a new salary schedule for the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing.
The President of the Lakewood League of Women Voters questioned the Board appointing a committee to study the requirements for construction of a new swimming pool, but not creating a committee to determine the need for a school lunch program.
Adopted additional Board policies.
January, 1975
Contracted with the Parma City School District to use its data processing center for Lakewood Middle School student accounting services.
Heard a report on six Learning Disability classes located at Garfield, Hayes, Lincoln and Harding Schools, and in-service Learning Disability tutoring for 100 students in all elementary and middle schools.
Learned that Business Manager Lawrence Gonzalez had qualified as a Registered School Business Administrator in the Association of School Business Officials of the United States and Canada.
February, 1975
Authorized advertising for bids for 350 student lockers at Emerson School, for a new playing surface on the Lakewood High School tennis courts, for the rehabilitation of doors and windows at Harding, and for the replacement of seating at
the Lakewood High School Stadium.
Heard a report on Food Services at the middle and high schools.
March, 1975
Dr. Robert C. Cawrse announced his retirement as Superintendent of the Lakewood Schools, effective July 31, 1975.
Resolved to void the contractual obligations with the Lakewood Library Board of Trustees for all services connected with the ordering, processing and cataloging of library materials for the Lakewood Schools effective April 30, 1975.
April, 1975
Heard a report of the federally funded project "Curriculum for Meeting Modern Problems" that began in Lakewood in 1969. The project has developed into "Constructive Control of Aggressive Behavior," "Meeting Modern Problems," and "New Model Me." The project has received national awards and commendations and is used in 60 school systems in 18 states.
Adopted a Master Contract agreement with the Lakewood Teachers Association effective September 1, 1975.
The president of the Lakewood Teachers Association expressed his appreciation to the teams who conducted negotiations between the teachers and the Board.
Employed Dr. Herold C. Hunt to advise the Board on the selection of a Superintendent of Schools to replace Robert C. Cawrse who will retire.
May, 1975
Authorized advertising for bids for concrete rehabilitation and water proofing of the Lakewood High School Stadium, and for carpeting the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium.
Adopted salary schedules for non-negotiating classified personnel.
Heard a report on the Lakewood Schools Curriculum Advisory Council. The 1974-1975 achievements included:
- Development of each student as an individual.
- Articulation of the schools' programs, K-12.
- Development of basic levels of competencies.
- Development of a model of evaluation for new programs.
- Expansion of the program for pre-school children.
- Implementation of the metric system.
- Development of a career education program.
The recommendations of the Curriculum Advisory Council for the 1975-1976 year included:
- A program for foreign born students.
- Extend global education concepts.
- Expand career education.
- Expand the study of the metric system
- Teach respect for other people and property
- Develop levels of competencies in the primary curriculum.
June, 1975
Approved a contract with Westinghouse Corporation to provide report card data processing services for the three middle schools.
July, 1975
Established the Sarah M. Findley Trust Fund to expend $500 received from her estate.
Authorized advertising of bids for modifications to waste incinerators at nine elementary schools and two middle schools.
A citizen publicly commended four Lakewood High School teachers whom he considered as outstanding.
Appointed Dr. Richard A. Boyd as Superintendent of the Lakewood Public Schools, effective August 1, 1975, to replace
Dr. Robert C. Cawrse who is retiring.
August, 1975
Approved submitting a five-year permanent improvement levy of 1.95 mills to the electorate.
Heard remarks by Dr. Richard A. Boyd, new Superintendent of Schools, on his impressions of Lakewood and the people he has met.
Heard questions from a citizen concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (re: sex discrimination), and comments on Title IX by the Superintendent.
September, 1975
Jennifer Kay of Middlesborough, England was appointed Social Studies teacher at Harding School as an exchange teacher with Ronald McCutcheon of Lakewood who will teach in Newton Aycliffe, England.
Commended the Pyramid Cafe softball team for becoming the 1975 ASA Men's Open Slow Pitch Softball World Champions as representatives of the Lakewood Men's Softball League under the Lakewood Board of Education's Adult Education and Recreation Program.
Began the practice of holding public Board planning meetings prior to the regular Board meetings to meet the requirements of the Ohio Senate Bill #74, commonly known as the "Sunshine Law. "
The Superintendent announced that school enrollment for 1975-1976 was 10,150, compared to 10,295 on the same day a year ago.
Heard a report on the activities of the Lakewood Council of PTAs and the 15 PTA school units.
Heard a report on the Community Communications Committee, an outgrowth of the former American Education Week and the Open House Committees, with membership of teachers and citizen representatives from each school. The committee sponsored workshops on communications skills, and attendance in local college courses on school-community relations.
A citizen asked what progress was being made in eliminating sex bias from textbooks adopted by the Lakewood Schools.
October, 1975
A Report of Examination of the Lakewood School District by the examiners of the Ohio Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Officials found the prescribed accounting records of the Lakewood Schools District were accurately maintained.
Established a vocational program entitled Evaluation and Assessment of Vocationally Handicapped Students.
Adopted a new salary schedule for Classified Office Personnel and Educational Aides.
Adopted an Amended Comprehensive Special Education Plan for hearing impaired, visually impaired, and severe behavioral handicaps.
Received a complimentary letter from a manager of a softball team for the excellent management of the 1975 softball season and tournament by the Adult Education and Recreation Department.
Appointed a staff administrator to coordinate compliance with the regulations of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.
November, 1975
The president of the Board commended Peter Shimrack and Jan Carpenter and others for their efforts toward passage of
the 1.95 mill five-year Permanent Improvement Levy.
Congratulations were offered to the Lakewood High School football team for winning the first undisputed Lake Erie League title in 25 years.
Agreed with the Regional Transit Authority concerning participation in the reduced student fare program.
Received a petition from citizens who wished to have music recordings played rather than hear organ music during adult skating at Winterhurst Ice Rink.
A letter was received from Ronald Mottle, Congressman, requesting support for a constitutional amendment to earmark the proceeds of the Ohio Lottery specifically for education as originally proposed.
December, 1975
The Board explained what business is permitted and conducted in the Board Executive Sessions under Senate Bill #74, the "Sunshine Law."
Established the Alice Boroff Fogg Award Trust Fund to expend $250 from her will.
A report from the Superintendent stated that the new Winterhurst Ice Rink operation was off to a good start; that negotiations with three employee groups had been completed; that a large representative committee had been appointed to study the effect of the Title IX sex discrimination regulations on the school system; and that an administrative workshop on Test Scores had been held.
Approved revised policies on Student Records, Distribution of Promotional Materials, and Meetings of the Lakewood Board of Education.
Commended Donald McQuilkin for his service as a member of the Lakewood Board of Education.
January, 1976
Robert S. Maddox was sworn in as a member of the Lakewood Board of Education.
Heard remarks from outgoing member of the Board, Donald McQuilkin, and from the outgoing president of the Board, John E. Rupert.
Established priorities for the expenditure of money from the Permanent Improvement Levy: Roofing renewal, foundation rehabilitation, masonry restoration, and window replacement. Following those priorities: Classroom lighting, intercom systems, renovating steps and floors, paving, heating, plumbing, and restrooms, updating middle school cafeterias, and sidewalk replacement.
Established a Grievance Procedure for compliance with Title IX, Part 86.8 (b) Rules and Regulations.
Heard a report from the Lakewood Schools Bicentennial Committee outlining the activities, curriculum materials planned to celebrate the nation's 200th birthday.
Revised the Board policy on Use of School Facilities to meet the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.77.
Announced the official results of the November election on the Lakewood Schools' Permanent Improvement Levy; a favorable vote of 53.2%.
February, 1976
The Superintendent reported on the progress of the Title IX Study Committee, on the need to upgrade the Adult Basic Education Program to help older people acquire their high school diplomas, on the reasons to operate an elementary school lunch program, and on the rental fee for the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival's use of the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium.
Established an Indochinese Children Refugee Assistance Program to be paid from Federal funds.
Revised the Board Policy on Student Activity Funds to meet new requirements of state law.
March, 1976
The Superintendent reported on the General Education Development Program and the Credit Program operated by the Adult Education and Recreation Department.
The Superintendent reported on a meeting of the Lakewood City Council where the new "No Right Turn on Red" signs would be discussed.
Announced a public meeting sponsored by the Harding School PTA on Ohio education legislation.
Sent a letter of appreciation to the Lakewood City Council for the additional "No Right Turn on Red" signs at school locations in the city.
April, 1976
The Superintendent reported on the proposed expansion of the Strep Throat Culture Program conducted by the Lakewood PTA units.
A report was made to the Board on planning for implementing the elementary school lunch program.
Established a Highway Safety Program/Bicycle Safety Project Fund for a one-day in-service workshop on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.
Agreed to a contract with the CAN/AM Hockey Schools International of Northbrook, Illinois to operate a summer day hockey training camp at Winterhurst Ice Rink.
Heard a report on the Lakewood High School Senior Humanities Course students' involvement in community projects.
May, 1976
Heard a report on the successful Lakewood Bicentennial parade in which many school children marched.
The Superintendent assured the public that persistent rumors were not true that the Board was adopting a school lunch program in order to prepare for school busing of children.
The Superintendent reported on the problems related to establishing a student operated radio station at Lakewood High School.
Received a letter from the Lakewood Chapter of the National Organization for Women proposing an alternative to a brown bag elementary school lunch program.
Considerable discussion between citizens and the Board members ensued over whether to have a~ elementary school lunch program and what kind if we do.
The Superintendent reported that the standardized achievement test scores for Grades 3, 4, & 5 were the best in seven years.
Established a Developer/Demonstrator Project - Ohio Facilitation Center, ESEA, Title III Fund for Strategies in Childhood Education Project.
The tornado tragedy in Xenia, Ohio prompted concern for tornado safety precautions.
The Curriculum Council Advisory Committee goals for the 1976-1977 school year were:
- Stress programs for students for whom English is a second language.
- Review programs of study with limited or out-of-date course guides.
- Focus on grammar and written communications skills.
- Evaluate curriculum to insure compliance with legislative and judicial mandates.
A lengthy discussion took place on the elementary school lunch program by proponents and opponents.
June, 1976
Representatives from the East Ohio Gas Company presented "Good Neighbor" flags to nine Lakewood Schools for energy (gas) conservation.
Appointed Hugh E. Meabon Principal of Lakewood High School.
Resolved to establish an elementary school lunch program, beginning in September, 1976, based on the following principles:
- Lunches are to be brought to school by pupils.
- The program will be financially self-supporting.
- The-program will be voluntary on the part of users.
- The program will be adequately supervised.
- The program will not unduly interfere with the established curriculum and activities of the school.
- The elementary school lunch period will remain at its present length.
Recognized ten Lakewood staff members for their contributions to the Lakewood Schools' Bicentennial Committee.
Approved three days of absence each year for the conducting of personal business without loss of pay for classified employees.
Announced that the World Series of Softball would be held at Madison Park in Lakewood, June 11-13.
July,1976
The Superintendent reported on proposed procedures for implementing the Swine Flu program by the Cleveland Academy of Medicine, and on the progress to meet the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.
Recognized Carol Lauchner, a Lakewood High School student, for her outstanding accomplishments as a swimmer.
August, 1976
In executive session the Board discussed current negotiations with Lakewood teachers, and determined to postpone a decision on submitting a levy or a renewal levy until negotiating committees had an opportunity to meet.
Resolved to submit a 16.1 mill renewal school operating levy to the electorate on November 2, 1976.
September, 1976
The Superintendent reported on traffic problems that may result from opening Interstate 90 into Lakewood.
Heard that posters were placed in school buildings informing students of the Discipline Policy of the Lakewood Board of Education.
Resolved to sell the property owned by the Board at 2035 Atkins Avenue.
Approved a Master Contract Agreement with the Lakewood Teachers Association.
Ruth Sutton, Manchester, England was appointed Social Studies teacher at Lakewood High School in exchange with William McNamara.
The Superintendent announced that student enrollment was down again by 160+ to 9,800.
Heard a report on the work of Classified Employees in the school system.
Adopted a policy that gives employees, who elect to retire, a lump sum cash payment on retirement.
A. Budd Werner and Eleanor Chapman were appointed co-chairmen of the Lakewood School Levy Committee for the 16.1 mill renewal school operating levy information campaign.
October, 1976
Approved a negotiated agreement between the Classified Office Personnel and Educational Aides and the Lakewood Board of Education.
Resolved to pay $1,500 to the Lakewood High School Activity Fund, Girls' Interscholastic Athletics, to defray expenses for transporting girl athletes to volley ball, gymnastics, competitive swimming, and track and field contests.
Advertised for bids to purchase self-contained mobile educational units for use of Lakewood non-public schools located within the Lakewood School district for remedial and therapeutic services.
Advertised for bids to purchase a delivery truck for use by the Lakewood Schools Food Service Department.
In answer to questions concerning teaching morality in the schools, the Superintendent said that the Curriculum Advisory Council would be looking at what the role of the schools should be.
November, 1976
Approved a negotiated agreement with the Custodial and Maintenance Personnel and the Board.
December, 1976
The Board was advised of recent laws governing the education of handicapped students, particularly the All Children's Handicapped Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act enacted by the Federal government.
Learned that there was a 28% of total enrollment participating in the Elementary Noon Supervision Program (elementary school lunch program).
Received an official statement from the Board of Elections that the 16.1 mill school operating renewal levy had been approved by a margin of 65.55%.
Adopted a new wage schedule for Food Service Personnel.
Heard that the Senior Class at Lakewood High School had donated $2,106 to the U. S. Marine Corps for their "Toys for Tots" project.
The Superintendent announced that 24 Lakewood High School graduates were invited to meet with him on December 29 to discuss their Lakewood Schools education experience.
Adopted a policy for "Assault Leave in Lieu of Sick Leave" for the protection of teachers.
January, 1977
The new President of the Board said that Lakewood was fortunate over the years to have citizenry willing to support its schools. Currently Lakewood ranks 13th in the State in local tax millage and 7th in the County out of 32 districts. In spite of this effort the Lakewood Schools only rank 21st in per pupil expenditures.
The Superintendent reported that, in his meeting with Lakewood High School graduates in December, most stated their happiness with their education in the Lakewood Schools.
School physicians, dentists and nurses presented a report on the school system's health services.
Commended Dr. Martin W. Essex, former Superintendent of the Lakewood Schools, on his retirement as Ohio's Superintendent of Public Instruction after ten years of service in that position.
February, 1977
The Superintendent reported on the nation's energy crisis and its effect on the Lakewood Schools. He discussed contingency emergency plans for use of buildings, and for instruction, to be utilized if needed.
Considerable discussion resulted from the Superintendent's recommendations to cut personnel and program necessitated by reduction of $500,000 to $600,000 in school operating funds.
Received an award from the State Library of Ohio to the Lakewood Public Library and the Lakewood Public School District for participation in a creative reading program entitled "Passport to Freedom."
Employed the services of Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, attorneys, in connection with educational and financial legal matters.
Employed the Statistical Tabulating Corporation to provide automated payroll services.
Heard the evaluation of a controversial sentence appearing in the Professional Personnel Policies manual for the certified staff of the Lakewood Schools.
March, 1977
In the appropriations document for 1977 the Business Manager stated that, if the present spending pattern is not reduced, the school system would need $1,341,624 to pay its debts by the end of the year, without granting employees an increase in salaries.
A letter from the Lakewood League of Women Voters expressed confidence in the administration and the Board to keep the quality of the Lakewood educational program high, and stated that it was time to examine whole new sources of income for schools.
April, 1977
The Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival requested a change in their contract with the Lakewood Board of Education to permit the selling of alcoholic beverages at the Thursday evening pre-show dinners. Permission was denied.
The Board non-reemployed 20 teachers, five long-term substitute teachers, nine Lakewood High School group leaders, and two Auxiliary Service people, effective the 1977-78 school year, in order to meet the requirements of reduced spending.
Approved the West Shore Vocational Education Planning District Policies and Rules.
May, 1977
The Superintendent noted that 847 seniors graduated in June, 1977 and 507 Kindergarten children entered in September, 1977. Enrollment will drop to 9,200.
Received a letter from Vern Riffe, Speaker, the Ohio House of Representatives, saying that the General Assembly was enacting H. B. 191 that will give more money to schools than the Governor proposes.
A school secretary stated that the Elementary Noon Activity Program was not self-supporting since several staff members in each school were assuming the added burden of administering the program without additional compensation.
Sold the property at 2035 Atkins Avenue.
Approved a salary schedule for school administrators.
Adopted the Local Education Agency Comprehensive Special Education Plan approved by the State Board of Education.
Adopted an Early Retirement Program permitting retired teachers or administrators to continue working for the Board on assigned tasks to improve the education program.
The Superintendent reported that the Lakewood Schools do not have the more than 600 Aid to Dependent Children students required to qualify for $70,000 in government funding.
In executive session the Board, with their attorney, considered a pending law suit filed by the Lakewood Teachers Association regarding "permanent tenure for teachers in the Lakewood Schools."
Received a report that the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival may move from the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium to a proposed theatre to be built at Edgewater Park in Cleveland.
In executive session the Board, with their attorney, considered a pending law suit filed by the Lakewood Teachers Association regarding "permanent tenure for teachers in the Lakewood Schools."
June, 1977
Report that Iowa Test scores for Grades 3-5 showed a remarkable increase over the preceding year.
The Superintendent reported that a memorandum letter had been sent to all employees, and others in the community, covering the law suit that the Lakewood Teachers Association had filed against the Lakewood Board of Education regarding "permanent tenure for teachers in the Lakewood Schools."
July, 1977
Heard a report on the Winterhurst Ice Rink programs.
Appointed an administrator as compliance officer to meet the requirements of Section 504, Health, Education and Welfare Federal regulations.
August, 1977
Heard reports on cafeteria renovation at Emerson and Harding Schools, on the window replacement program at all schools, and on the request of the School Records Committee to destroy audited records prior to 1967.
The Superintendent reported on a new tabloid format for "The Lakewood Schools" publication. Each school will have the opportunity to report activities in its own columns.
Approved a revision of salaries for classified and administrative personnel.
September,1977
Established a West Shore Vocational District program entitled "Work Adjustment for the Vocationally Handicapped student."
Accepted a bid from the Edward Flynn Company to install new windows on five Lakewood School Buildings.
Approved a negotiated agreement between the Board of Education and Chapter 129, Ohio Association of Public School Employees, representing the Classified Office Personnel and Educational Aides.
The Superintendent reported that student enrollment would be down to approximately 9,000 by the end of the 1977-78 school year.
The Superintendent discussed the controversy over the two methods of teaching deaf children: the aural method (using lip reading and hearing aids) and the teaching with sign language. Classes using both methods were begun at Taft Elementary School.
Heard a report on the Lakewood School of the Outdoors at Camp Beaumont for elementary children in seven of Lakewood's elementary schools.
Heard a request from the North Eastern Ohio Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for the Lakewood School to continue in the MS Read-athon program.
Approved the Lakewood High School "Student Rules, Rights and Responsibilities" as formulated by students, parents, teachers and administrators.
October, 1977
Raised the daily pay of Lakewood Schools' substitute teachers to $25.00.
Adopted a revised "Schedule of Compensation for Extra Services" paid to teachers for coaching and advising beyond
the work day plus 100 hours each school year.
Learned that 17 student teachers were in the Lakewood Schools from Baldwin-Wallace College, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and Ohio University.
Heard reports on the "New American" programs for new students who come to Lakewood directly from foreign countries, and the "English for Foreign Born" classes for adults in the Adult Education and Recreation program.
The Superintendent reported that, of the 20 teachers who were non-reemployed in April, 1977, all but four had been reemployed in Lakewood. Those four had received jobs elsewhere.
November, 1977
Agreed to a revised Master Contract between the Board of Education and the Lakewood Teachers Association, and approved salary increases for all certified and classified personnel (except custodial and maintenance) effective September 1, 1977.
Heard a report on the Kindergarten Progress Report Card.
Heard a report that a head lice problem in the schools had been exaggerated in the newspapers and was under control.
The Board was questioned by a Lakewood attorney as to possible legal restraints on what advertising is accepted in the new "The Lakewood Schools" publication.
Citizen residing on Park Haven Row, to the north of the Lakewood High School practice field on Franklin Blvd., addressed their concerns about a proposed fence to be erected.
Heard a report on the Slingerland Reading Program that uses visual, auditory, and kinesthetic responses of children for success in reading.
December, 1977
Heard a report on the need for data processing in the business operation of the Lakewood Schools to meet the requirements of the new State mandated cost accounting system.
Accepted the dental insurance proposal of the Great West Life Assurance Company to meet the negotiated agreement made with employees.
Heard a report on the all-season, dome-covered swimming pool at Lakewood Park, and the problems caused by cracks in the pool causing postponement of full use.
A Lakewood teacher commented on the problems that "mainstreaming" of handicapped children is creating for teachers.
>> 1978-1980
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).