Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The district's partnership with the Lakewood Police Department, the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center and other agencies is the result of a $500,000 federal grant.
Lakewood City Schools will partner with the Lakewood Police Department, Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center and the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center to offer a community forum on anti-violence* Wednesday. The forum is the first in Ranger 360, a plan funded by a $500,000 federal grant that will increase middle school and high school student safety. More about Ranger 360 The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Garfield Middle School. What issues do you hope will be discussed at the forum? Tell us in the comments! *Editor's Note: This term was changed from "bullying" to "anti-violence" at the request of Ranger 360.
Monday, May 20, 2013
The survey seeks parents feedback about Title I.
The Lakewood City School District wants to know what parents think about the Title I program services offered to elementary-school-aged children. The responses will be used to improve the Title I program. But you've got to act fast; the survey closes at 8 p.m. May 31. To learn more about this survey and the Title 1 program, click here. Take the survey here
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Issue 14 passed with about 68 percent of the vote. Most of the Lakewood Patch readers were happy about that.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The district first offered the property to charter schools, a required step in the process. When no bids came in, the Lakewood Board of Education approved moving the vacant property to the market.
The shuttered McKinley Elementary School — and the 2.77-acre parcel it sits on — is heading to a public auction. The district first offered the property to charter schools, a required step in the process. When no bids came in, the Lakewood Board of Education approved moving the vacant property to the market. “The next step in the process is that it goes to an auction, open to anyone who’s interested in the property,” said Superintendent Jeff Patterson. However, the board has the right to reject “any and all bids.” “If there’s no successful bidder, we can move to a private sale,” added Patterson. Rumors are swirling — from business to housing developments — but no one has come forward with a proposal. The sale will take place before July, …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
It was a night of good news for a school district that saw much of its 6.9-mill levy — passed in 2009 — “wiped out” by sweeping cuts to education from the state of Ohio.
Cheers erupted in a small cafeteria at Lakewood High School as the results of the levy were projected on a screen on Tuesday night. It was a night of good news for a school district that saw much of its 6.9-mill levy — passed in 2009 — “wiped out” by sweeping state cuts to education. Issue 14 passed with about 68 percent of the vote, according to complete but unofficials results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Click here to see the results Campaign volunteers, district officials and school board members were on hand, hoping for the best. The district had asked residents to approve the 3.9-mill operating levy to help offset some of the cuts made by the state. Board president Ed Favre said the levy will help to maintain the …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Voters in the Lakewood City School district overwhlemingly passed a 3.9-mill new continuing levy today — to the tune of 68 percent of the vote.
Updated at 9:44 p.m. with absentee votes — and 41 of 41 precincts — counted. Scroll down to see the chart with the vote totals. Voters in the Lakewood City School district overwhlemingly passed a 3.9-mill new continuing levy today — to the tune of 68 percent of the vote. The continuing operating levy, called Issue 14 on the ballot, will generate about $3.33 million each year for the Lakewood City Schools. The levy would bring in less money the first year, since it would only be in effect for half the year. Including homestead exemptions, the operating levy would cost owners of a $100,000 home $10 per month. Operating levies are used to pay for regular expenses, like salaries and classroom materials, in the school district. District …
There’s only one measure — for a 3.9-mill operating levy for the Lakewood City Schools — on the ballot.
With only one item on the ballot in Lakewood, getting in and out of the polling place hasn’t been an issue for voters on Tuesday. One poll worker at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church said that turnout has been “slow and steady.” Voters in Lakewood are deciding a 3.9-mill operating levy to help offset some of the cuts made by the state. School officials have said that the past few years haven’t been financially easy for the Lakewood City Schools. Voters trickled into the polls on Tuesday. Mike Bailey, the poll station manager at the Horace Mann Elementary School, said “it’s been a light day so far.” For example, at 12:30 p.m., only 11 people had voted in Precinct 1F. Terry Walker, a poll worker at Horace Mann, said he expects more people to …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The operating levy would cost owners of a $100,000 home $10 per month.
The past few years haven’t been financially easy for the Lakewood City Schools. The district is asking residents to approve a 3.9-mill operating levy to help offset some of the cuts made by the state. The operating levy would cost owners of a $100,000 home $10 per month. Operating levies are used to pay for regular expenses, like salaries and classroom materials, in the school district. The levy is expected to generate about $3.33 million each year for the Lakewood City Schools if passed. The levy would bring in less money the first year, since it would only be in effect for half the year. Collections would not begin until 2014. District officials have said that the 6.9-mill levy passed in 2009 has been “wiped out” by cuts made by the …
Miss anything? Here’s a highlight of the Lakewood stories from the week.
In case you missed any of the headlines in Lakewood during the week, we thought we’d highlight a few of ‘em for you. Co-owner of Happy Dog, Momocho Opening Bar, Restaurant in Lakewood: Eric Williams is working on plans to open El Carnicero in the now-shuttered McCarthy's Ale House at 16918 Detroit Avenue. Planning Commission to Revisit City's Historic Preservation Ordinance: It’s been six years since the ordinance has been reviewed. Following the recent decision on the fate of the Heideloff property, the planning commission thinks it’s time for a second look. City’s Boards and Commissions Under the Microscope: Lakewood City Council is taking a look at the city’s boards and commissions and reviewing their effectiveness — and whether they’re…
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The candidates, voting information and issues that will affect Lakewood on Election Day.
As we look ahead to May 7 primary election, Lakewood Patch remains devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race you’ll be casting a vote on.
Teela Kovacs
11:30 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Hope it goes well. Currently reading Bully Nation actually and learning more about the damages we can cause despite our best intentions. It will be a wonderful day when tolerance education starts in early education. more ›