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πŸ“ Drive to East Cleveland City Office   πŸ“… Monday, September 28, 2026 to Calendar
πŸ“„ View Official Agenda
Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for East Cleveland City. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6)
Undisclosed Contract with “William Winegarner”
πŸ“… September 28, 2026
The board is discussing a contract with an individual named William Winegarner, but has not disclosed the purpose or cost of his services. This lack of transparency could be hiding a contract for ideological consulting in areas like DEI or SEL.
Recommended Action Plan

DEMAND ANSWERS: Email Superintendent Henry Pettiegrew at hpettiegrew@eastclevelandschools.org and Treasurer Diana Whitt at dwhitt@eastclevelandschools.org: ‘Regarding Discussion Item 2.A.4, who is William Winegarner, what services will he provide, and what is the total cost to taxpayers? This contract must be made public before any discussion.’

πŸ’° Impact: Undisclosed
MONITOR (LEVEL 5)
Vague “Truancy Intervention” Policy Under Review
πŸ“… September 28, 2026
The board is discussing “Habitual Truancy Intervention Strategies” (Policy 6.10) and a new Student Absence Policy (6.11). These policies can sometimes be used to authorize intrusive measures like home visits or student data tracking, overstepping into family life.
Recommended Action Plan

INVESTIGATE: The text for policies 6.10 and 6.11 was not included in the agenda. Email Superintendent Henry Pettiegrew at hpettiegrew@eastclevelandschools.org: ‘Regarding Discussion Items 2.A.1 and 2.A.2, please provide the full text of the proposed policies on Truancy and Student Absence. Parents have a right to know if these policies include home visits or other family surveillance measures.’

πŸ’° Impact: Family Privacy
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Potential Changes to Board Committee Oversight
πŸ“… September 28, 2026
The board is discussing changes to its policy on committees (Policy 1.14). This could impact parental oversight by altering the structure of important groups like curriculum or library review committees, reducing parents’ ability to have a say.
Recommended Action Plan

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The text for Policy 1.14 was not included in the agenda. Email Superintendent Henry Pettiegrew at hpettiegrew@eastclevelandschools.org: ‘Regarding Discussion Item 2.A.3, please provide the full text of the proposed changes to Board Policy 1.14 on Committees. Parents must be able to see how board oversight and public input will be affected.’

πŸ’° Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
District Leadership
Superintendent Henry Pettiegrew
hpettiegrew@eastclevelandschools.org
Treasurer Diana Whitt
dwhitt@eastclevelandschools.org
Board President Mary Rice
Address 1843 Stanwood Rd, East Cleveland, Ohio, 44112
(216) 268-6600
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