May 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Director Of Schools Selection

Minutes

Minutes

1. Welcome

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): Chairman Tucker welcomed everyone.

2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): Chairman Tucker led everyone in a Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Comments from Chairman Tucker

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): Nate Tucker asked Mr. Kelly Kiser to review the process the Board used during the Director of Schools search.

Mr. Kelly Kiser reviewed the history, beginning with selecting a search agency-Ray & Associates. Met with local stakeholders, staff and community members. The board narrowed a large pool to 10 very qualified candidates down to 3 finalists during the first round of interviews, which took place over Google meet. The top 3 finalists visited Cleveland City Schools during the first week of May, where we held community, staff, and stakeholder meet and greets where each group submitted questions through a link provided by Ray and Associates and Kelly Kiser moderated these meetings and asked the questions to the candidates and now at the final board vote.

4. Public Comments

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): No public comment was requested.

5. *Regular Agenda

Action(s):

Motion 1 failed:

Motion for Dr. Amie Lonas to be named the next Director of Schools failed with a motion by Mr. Matthew Coleman.

Mr. Matthew Coleman: Yes
Ms. Carolyn Ingram: No
Mr. Andy Lay: No
Ms. Krista McKay: No
Mrs. Peggy Pesterfield: No
Mrs. Jodi Riggins: No
Mr. Nate Tucker: No

Motion 2 passed:

Motion for Dr. Jeff Elliott to be named the next Director of Schools passed with a motion by Ms. Carolyn Ingram and a second by Mrs. Peggy Pesterfield.

Mr. Matthew Coleman: Yes
Ms. Carolyn Ingram: Yes
Mr. Andy Lay: Yes
Ms. Krista McKay: Yes
Mrs. Peggy Pesterfield: Yes
Mrs. Jodi Riggins: Yes
Mr. Nate Tucker: Yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): Nate Tucker opened the floor for a motion for Dr. Amie Lonas, Dr. Terrance Sander, and Jeff Elliott.

Matthew Coleman motioned for Dr. Amie Lonas- No second received

Carolyn Ingram motioned for Dr. Jeff Elliott - Peggy Pesterfield seconded the motion. Mr Kelly Kiser proceeded with a random name draw, roll call vote as follows;
Nate Tucker-Yes
Carolyn Ingram-Yes
Matthew Coleman-Yes
Peggy Pesterfield-Yes
Andy Lay-Yes
Krista McKay-Yes
Jodi Riggins-Yes
7-0
Passes 100%

Dr. Jeff Elliott is the new Director of Schools.

Comments (Visible on Public Agenda): *Director of Schools Selection

6. Adjourn

Discussion (Visible on Public Minutes): Nate Tucker adjourned the meeting at 5:35 pm

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