About Our Board
As an independent nonprofit organization, Frederick Douglass High School is governed by a dedicated group of community leaders who put our students’ needs first, provide fiduciary oversight of public funds, and ensure compliance with all policies required by the Ohio Department of Education.
Board Members
- Sonya Boyd, Chairman
- Aaron Berg, Vice Chairman
- Karen Lewis
- Rodney Lewis
- Mandisa Lewis
Contact Our Board
Our board members can be reached via email at [email protected] or you can call our school at (216) 273-3033.
Board Meetings
The Frederick Douglass High School Board will meet on the dates below. Notices for re-scheduled meetings or additional meetings will be posted on the school's website and posted at the school. Board meetings are held at 2:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
All Meetings are held at Summit Office Park:
1 Summit Park Dr., First Fl. Conference Room, Independence, OH 44131
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Frederick Douglass High School
IDEA Part B Funds
The Board of Directors for Frederick Douglass High School is required by federal and state law to hold a Public Hearing to allow for public comment on the use of IDEA Part B funds.
The Public Hearing will be held during the October Board Meeting.
Test Preparation Time Limit Waiver
Pursuant to ORC 3301.0729, there is a limit to the amount of time in which schools may engage in test preparation for students; approximately 2% of total instructional hours, with some exceptions.
The school wishes to apply for a waiver in order to provide assistance to the students who need the additional testing preparation time.
The Board shall hold a Public Hearing on the application for the waiver, and invites the public to provide commentary and/or opinion.
The Public Hearing will be held during the October Board Meeting.
Location, Date, and Time:
1 Summit Park Drive
Independence, OH 44131
October 14, 2022
2:30 p.m.
Board Calendar
2025/2026 Academic Year
All meetings held at 1 Summit Park Dr., First Fl. Conference Room, Independence, OH 44131. Unless otherwise noted.
- Friday, July 11, 2025 2:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting - Friday, August 8, 2025 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 12, 2025 2:30 p.m.
Cleveland College Preparatory School
4906 Fleet Ave, Cleveland 44105 - Friday, October 10, 2025 2:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Public Hearings, IDEA Part B Funds, Standardized Test Preparation Time Limit/Waiver Application - Friday, November 14, 2025 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 12, 2025 2:30 p.m.
Frederick Douglass High School
3167 Fulton Rd., Cleveland 44109 - Friday, January 9, 2026 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 13, 2026 2:30 p.m.
Northeast Ohio Preparatory School
2357 Tremont Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Friday, April 10, 2026 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 8, 2026 2:30 p.m.
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
1906 E. 40th Street., Cleveland, OH 44103 - Friday, June 12, 2026 2:30 p.m.
Approved by the Board on 5/9/2025.