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Rhodes College and Career Academy sees largest graduating class

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Good evening! My name is Stésià and tonight I will be live tweeting coverage for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board Work Session. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

06:24 PM Sep 10, 2024 CDT

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This meeting is being held at the Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center located at 1349 E 79th St. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 1/2 The Board of Education functions as the governing body of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Board responsibilities include: hiring the school district chief executive officer (with the mayor’s agreement);
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland 2/2 setting school district policy; approving the school district budget; establishing goals and accountability standards; and promoting parent, family, and community involvement in the schools. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The representative sharing the first few slides is CMSD CEO Warren Morgan II. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Morgan says that due to financial constraints the budget is negatively impacted resulting in a negative balance. Below is a further layout. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Morgan is quickly speaking so not much attention to detail is being paid during this presentation. I will document what is clearly discussed as best as possible. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Morgan says that while it seems to be a good idea to others to close schools due to the financial position of the district, the choice is “not that simple”. Morgan says that each factor on the slide below plays a part in school remaining open. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Morgan briefly and quickly shares this slide. These are all methods to engage stakeholders and community input and support. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As a part of student spotlight, the principal of Rhodes College & Career Academy, Alyssa Starinsky is the next presenter. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is an image of Starinsky from the school’s website. Alyssa Starinsky is the Academy’s Founding Principal. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Below is an overview of Starinsky’s presentation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are the demographics of the academy. The total population is at 591 enrolled students. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The slide details the Graduation Rate. The weighted graduate rate is at 89.9% and is expected to reach or exceed, 90%. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Below is the data of Proficiency High School Math. Legend- Blue shows the students proficiency in Algebra 1. Orange shows the students proficiency in Geometry. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here is the percentage of proficiency in English Language Arts 2. While this data is not at the goal for proficiency by the State, the academy has reached their goal for ELA proficiency in Black or African American students. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Attached is data on Overall Social Emotional Wellness given by students of the academy. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The equity measures speaks to the data of out of school suspensions. Thus far, there has been one out of school suspension. Starinsky shares that it is the goal of the academy to encourage other forms of discipline in more healthy and effective ways. #CLEDocumenters
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Here are the current celebrations of this academy. One notable event on this list is that they currently have the largest graduating class. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A short video with a few highlights and moments shared with students and staff is played after Starinsky’s presentation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Equity & Culture resolutions that will be discussed in the next meeting are read off. I am unable to give detailed information on these resolutions as they are quickly read off and not every resolution number is shared. There has also not been a public agenda for this meeting.
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The next regular board meeting will be a board business meeting held on September 24, 2024. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always, thank you for tuning in! Have a successful remainder of the week and see you next time! #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland