School Board

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

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., 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.

 

Public Hearing Notice - Click Here

2021 Parent Meeting - Click Here

Board Calendar

2023/2024 Academic Year
All meetings held at 1 Summit Park Dr., Conference Room, Independence, OH 44131. Unless otherwise noted.

  • July 14, 2023 2:30 p.m.
  • August 11, 2023 2:30 p.m.
  • September 8, 2023 2:30 p.m.
    Cleveland College Preparatory School
    4906 Fleet Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105
  • October 13, 2023 2:30 p.m.
  • November 10, 2023 2:30 p.m.
  • December 8, 2023 2:30 p.m.
    Frederick Douglass High School
    3167 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
  • January 12, 2024 2:30 p.m.
  • February 9, 2024 2:30 p.m.
    Frederick Douglass High School
    3167 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
  • March 8, 2024 2:30 p.m.
    Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
    2357 Tremont Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
  • April 12, 2024 2:30 p.m.
  • May 10, 2024 2:30 p.m. 
    University of Cleveland Preparatory School
    1906 E. 40th Street., Cleveland, OH 44103
  • June 14, 2024 2:30 p.m.

Should the meeting on the second Friday need to be rescheduled, the date of the meeting moves to the third Friday of the month.

Adopted by a vote of the Board on April 14, 2023.