September 16, 2025 Work Session Summary

Call to Order

Vice President Alison Bibb-Carson called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., noting that President Lora Cover was traveling.

State Report Card and KPI Highlights

District leaders presented the newly released Ohio State Report Card and connected data to Shaker’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Overall Results: Shaker Heights Schools again earned a 4-star overall rating, exceeding state standards. 
• Early Literacy: 71% of third graders scored proficient on the ELA test; 99.7% were promoted to fourth grade.
• Math: Fifth-grade math proficiency was flagged as a concern. The District is strengthening curriculum implementation and other supports to improve in this area.
• High School Competency: 44% of students reached competency on Algebra I, with new supports in place, including Reveal Algebra and collaborative planning.
• Chronic Absenteeism: Districtwide rate was 24.5%, above the state’s goal. The Middle School showed improvement, while the High School continues to face challenges in this area.
• College, Career, Workforce & Military Readiness (CCWMR): This new measure broadens definitions of postsecondary readiness. The district emphasized tracking multiple readiness indicators for all students.
• Graduation Rate: The District’s four-year graduation rate is 94.1%, and the five-year graduation rate is 94%, both exceeding state standards. 

Adoption of the 2025-2026 Annual Appropriations

The Board approved permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, replacing the temporary appropriations passed in June.

Upcoming Meetings

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the High School’s Small Auditorium. The earlier start time accommodates the League of Women Voters’ School Board Candidates and Levy Night, which begins at 7 p.m. that evening.

Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI based on the available meeting transcript. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, it may contain errors or omissions. For official records and full context, please refer to the official meeting minutes or video recording provided on shaker.org.