May 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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• Student Board Representative, Lily Hakes, will lead us in a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance

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• CCS elementary school fees will increase from $25 to $30 for the 2026-27 school year.  There is no change in secondary school fees.

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• Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott, will present an update to the Board highlighting all the great things happening in Cleveland City Schools

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• Assistant Director of Schools, Mr. Kelly Kiser, will recognize the district's newly tenured teachers

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• CMS Principal, Nat Akiona, will recognize Spelling Bee winner and State Finalist Alberto Palomino Selgado

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• Eli Gallaher and Bryce Cowan will be recognized for their participation in the All-State Competition representing CHS Band, directed by Mr. Jim Burton

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• Principal, Dr. Jessica Bigham, will present an update to the Board showcasing Mayfield Elementary School

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• Principal, Bob Pritchard, will update the Board highlighting amended items in the 2026-27 CHS Course Guide

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• Dr. Leneda Laing will present textbook adoption information to the Board for the following classes:  Middle School:  Health and Engineering/STEM and High School:  Lifetime Wellness, Information Technology, Engineering and Robotics, and Welding

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• Director of Finance, Mrs. Cindy Geren, will present the 2026-27 CCS Budget to the Board

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• Ms. Rene' Diamond will lead the discussion on CCS Academics

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• Mrs. Kellye Bender will update the Board on the pursuit of offering an employee childcare benefit next year

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• Ms. Laura Davis will present an update to the Board highlighting her department

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• Student Representative, Lily Hakes, will present a Cleveland High School update to the Board
• Miss Hakes will be recognized for her role as Student Representative to the CCS Board of Education for 2025-26

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• Facilities Committee Chair, Andy Lay, will share the latest Committee Meeting information with the Board

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• Carolyn Ingram will update the Board with current information coming in from TSBA

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May-
1- Senior Academic Signing Day/ Senior Walk
4- Board of Education Meeting
5- Staff Development Day- No School for Students
8- Graduation- CHS Arena 6:00pm
15- Professional Development Day- No School for Students
21- Lunch with the Board- Operations Annex
22- Abbreviated Day for Students

• CMS/CHS Dismissal 10:30am
• Elementary Dismissal- 11:30am

June-
15- Board of Education Meeting