The Euclid Board of Education met on August 13th, 2025, in the Board Room at the Fordyce Administration Building at 7:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Board President Gabrielle Kelly, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Four Board Members were present. Mrs. Tia Otoo was unable to attend the meeting.
The Board reviewed, changed, and accepted the agenda for the evening.
The Board adopted the minutes from the June 9th and 23rd Board Meetings.
Legislative Liaison Report
Student Liaison Report
Visitor Comments Relevant to the Agenda
Reports and Recommendations of the Treasurer
The Board approved two resolutions regarding the issuance and sale of bonds for the purpose of refinancing debt. These refinancing resolutions will allow flexibility in responding to interest rate changes and maximize potential taxpayer savings. Current projects anticipate refunding $35.22 million of bonds, generating about $2.1 million in savings over 2026-2044, with no impact on general fund operations.
The Board approved a motion to appoint Kathleen Mowery as an independent contractor on an as-needed basis.
The Board approved a contract with Asset Control Solutions to provide Fixed Asset Inventory reporting services for auditing requirements.
Reports and Recommendations of the Superintendent
Personnel
The Board approved changes to Certified and Classified personnel in the form of resignations, terminations, retirements, permanent substitute appointments, non-teaching appointments, non-teaching assignments, extra duty, athletic duty, athletic duty resignations, and leaves.
Contracts/Agreements
The Board approved an agreement with The Cleveland Clinic Foundation to support the Allied Health CTE Program by implementing a training and instruction program. Students will be provided an opportunity for clinical experience and job shadowing in various departments at Cleveland Clinic.
The Board approved a service agreement with Smith & Oby Service Company to provide HVAC services for the District.
The Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, which represents Euclid Schools Department of Safety employees.
Policies
The Board conducted readings of policies regarding Parental-Married Status of Students and Use of Employee’s Personal Property at School.
Superintendent’s Informal
Superintendent Papouras celebrated the start of the school year for teachers, talking about how well the new teacher start schedule has worked this year. The highlight of the start of the school process was Convocation which was held on Tuesday.
Mr. Papouras also noted that there have been some issues with the voicemail system around the District.
He also noted important dates and times for the Start of School, reminding families and the community that school will start for most students on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Public Participation
New Business/Old Business
The Board appointed Gabrielle Kelly as the official delegate for the Board to the Annual Business Meeting of the Ohio School Boards Association, and Pam Turos as the alternate.
The Board approved the reappointment of Jerry McPherson to the Euclid Public Library Board of Trustees for a Seven-Year Term, effective August 31, 2025.
Executive Session
The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:20pm