BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes - 1946 to 1980

Years 1958-1961:

January, 1958

Resolved to decline option to purchase the Wilson School property on Warren Road for $85,000. The property was owned by the Board of Education and was sold to the City of Lakewood in 1951.

Dates were arranged in January for staff members to visit the new Science Center established at Harrison School.

Authorized payment of tuition for two Lakewood teachers to attend the Devereux Foundation camp for emotionally disturbed children in Bethel, Maine.

February, 1958

Louis Seltzer, editor, The Cleveland Press and Ralph Besse, vice-president, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, were speakers at the Lakewood Teachers Association all-day conference on January 27.

The Professional Growth Policy for certified personnel was revised to include leaves of absence for professional improvement and salary credit for Board of Education sponsored courses.

Recommended that the Lakewood Schools' school year be extended two additional weeks, that a commensurate salary increase for teachers be approved, and that the pay schedule for all employees be 12 or 24 periods a year.

The Superintendent's contract was extended for five years. Salary: $18,500 for two years; $19,500 for three years.

March, 1958

A report on the increasing problems of finding quality teachers to staff the schools.

Discussion of a discipline policy for students who show no interest in learning and who disturb the learning process for other students.

The Social Studies requirements for high school students were changed to one year of American History, to include the study of the United States and Ohio Constitutions, and one year of Social Studies with a choice of Problems of Living or World History.

April, 1958

The Superintendent reported on the American Association of School Administrators Conference held in Cleveland on
March 22-April 1.

Report on the meeting with leaders of Lakewood's community organizations (College Club, League of Women Voters, Lake-
wood Womens Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and the Chamber of Commerce) to plan for attracting outstanding national speakers to be heard by Lakewood High School students.

Report on the Lakewood High School Band trip to Canada and the Harding Junior High School Ensemble trip to Kentucky and southern Ohio.

May, 1958

A letter received from the Harrison School PTA with appreciation for the new kitchen installed at Harrison School.

A bicycle safety campaign program at the Hilliard Theatre attracted 1100 youngsters.

Horace Mann School was commended for its booklet, "The Capable Student, Suggestions for Enrichment."

Announcement was made of the "Joe Berg Foundation" program for talented students. Its premise - to enlist "$1.00 a year men" (local science and industry leaders) who will work with these students during after-school hours.

The Lakewood school building survey report listed three categories for consideration: safety, preserving capital
investment, and improvement of the educational program. Priority items: gas boilers, painting, lighting, floors, electrical panels, acoustical treatment, toilet and locker rooms.

June, 1958

The annual administrative conference reviewed Paul Woodring's book, "One Quarter of a Nation," reviewed changes made in the Lakewood Schools during the past few years, and discussed teacher appraisal.

Plans were announced for a local, Lakewood "State House Conference on Education."

A new Harding Junior High School schedule was presented that will permit every pupil to remain in school during the lunch hour.

Willis Whitehead, School Building Consultant, and Al Lamb, Superintendent of Buildings, Wayne State University, visited Lakewood to discuss the Lakewood Schools' building survey.

Adopted textbooks for junior high school English and Spelling; high school Literature, Algebra, Music, Business Organization, Retailing, Salesmanship, Applied Electricity and General Casting.

July, 1958

Announced an increase in the tuition cost to attend the Lakewood Schools.

Employed architects Hays and Ruth to plan new building construction, but with emphasis on modernization and renovation
of Lakewood's school buildings.

Recommended establishment of the "Joe Berg Foundation" program in the Lakewood Schools wherein outstanding citizen teachers in the fields of Science, Mathematics and Humanities would work with talented high school students who may wish to pursue careers in these areas.

Turned down a request by Arthur Cook to purchase a section of the Garfield School property to be used for a parking lot.

Approved placing a $2,600,000 School Bond Issue on the November 4, 1958 ballot for the restoration and renovation of existing school buildings.

September, 1958

The Superintendent reported on the educational accomplishments of the past year:
- Algebra offered to more able eighth grade students.
- Uniform policy on grouping and homework in the elementary schools.
- An elementary school science center at Harrison School.
- Sectioning high school English classes into advanced, regular, and basic.
- Expanded the guidance and testing program.
- Articulated the high school and junior high school industrial arts program.
- Introduced conversational French and Spanish.
- Expanded services of the central Reading Center to the schools by training teachers from those schools.
- Inservice training for teachers in guidance, mathematics and industrial arts.
- Increased the length of the school year by two weeks.

Report that 114 table leaders had been appointed for the upcoming local Lakewood "State House Conference on Education" and it was hoped 2000 Lakewood residents might be reached. Fourteen delegates will be chosen to represent Lakewood at the State House Meeting in Columbus.

October, 1958

Communication from the Librarian, Lakewood Public Library, announcing the termination of the contracted services of the library to the junior high school and elementary school libraries. The termination was caused by a "Ross County Decision" and by the subsequent reduction of the Lakewood Library budget.

Report that 22 western suburb children (six from Lakewood) were attending newly established Deaf and Hard of Hearing classes in Lakewood.

In a meeting with attorneys of the Wagar family heirs, it was learned that the heirs would accept $51,000 for the property at 1456 Warren Road in exchange for an agreement to hold the heirs harmless for any claim of back taxes made by the County.
Resolved to accept a bequest stipulated by the Will of Martha Myrtle Baker.

November, 1958

A report received on the passage of the $2,600,000 school bond issue on the November 4 ballot for the restoration and renovation of Lakewood school buildings.

A Counseling Handbook was introduced, prepared by the Lakewood teacher in-service class conducted by Dr. Herman Peters of Ohio State University.

Announced a Science Demonstration Workshop to be conducted by Dora Dean on November 18-19-20.
A Fire Prevention Week report was made.

Dr. John Richardson, Ohio State University, conducted elementary school Science Workshops on November 7-8-21.
Western Reserve University introduced a 36-week course in Physics for teachers.

Total attendance at the various school open houses was 8,773.

December, 1958

Resolved to issue $2,600,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes.

A science seminar lecture on the "Universe" was held for 20 Lakewood students and their parents at Case Observatory.

The kinds of science laboratories needed for the Lakewood Schools were discussed by Lakewood teachers under the leadership of Dr. John Richardson, Ohio State University.

A second annual tea for retired teachers was held December 14 in the “L Room" at Lakewood High School.

Sylvia Todd, Lakewood teacher, was elected president, the Ohio Education Association.

Authorized the architects, Hays and Ruth, to make a study of all Lakewood School buildings in terms of building codes.

Approved new regulations governing the Lakewood Athletic Commission, including the regulation that members of the Commission shall be residents of Lakewood.

January, 1959

A letter from the Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees outlined a plan for a new agreement with the Board of Education to employ the school librarians and to pay a portion of the salaries of the clerical and supervisory personnel.

Etta Abernethy resigned from the Board of Education effective January 8, 1959 after twelve years of service.

February, 1959

Mrs. Wallace (Dorothy) Teare was appointed to the Board to fill the unexpired term of Etta Abernethy.

A letter was received from the parents of the 7th and 8th Grade Deaf and Hard of Hearing classes at Emerson School expressing appreciation.

Architects' plans were reviewed for the renovation of and addition to Harding Junior High School. Bids were authorized.

A memorandum of agreement with the Lakewood Public Library was issued to supervise the elementary and junior high school
libraries and to appoint employees. Library facilities to be provided by the Board of Education.

Approved Lakewood Athletic Commission Membership Regulations.

Approved a contract with architects Hays and Ruth for changes and alterations to the school buildings and to construct
additions to Harding and Lakewood High Schools.

March, 1959

The Board heard reports of the American Association of School Administrators conference in Atlantic City and on the Conference on Instruction in Columbus.

Ralph Orchard, Director of Maintenance and Operation, retired after 20 years of service to the Lakewood Schools.

Resolved to limit fund solicitations from students and staff to the United Appeal, the Green Cross, and to the veterans for their Memorial Day Fund.

Agreed to pay $38,000 to the Wagar heirs for the deed to the property at 1456 Warren Road.

Heard a report on plans for the renovation of Lakewood High Schools.

A check for $66,000 (less sale cost of $589.80) was received from the City of Lakewood as payment for the Wilson School property.

April, 1959

Contracts were approved for the renovation and addition to Harding Junior High School.

Report that median percentile scores from 79 to 85 indicated commendable showing by Lakewood pupils in Iowa Tests of
Basic Skills, 3 to 8; Cooperative Intermediate Algebra Test, 11 - 12; Lincoln Diagnostic Spelling; and Cooperative English Tests, 9.

Revised school boundaries for Grant School children leaving third grade for Roosevelt or Lincoln Schools.
Determined that the policy requiring educational personnel to retire at age 70 should apply to all employees.

Recommended that consideration be given to compiling and publishing the Board of Education's policies.

Proposed that a school operating levy be placed on the November, 1959 ballot.

Proposed a new salary schedule for teachers to be effective
1/1/60:
BS minimum - $4,335 MA minimum - $4,539
BS maximum - $7,344 MA maximum - $8,208
MA+30 hours- $8,532

May, 1959

John D. Cantrell, principal, McKinley Elementary School, died on May 2, 1959. He had served the Lakewood Schools as teacher and administrator for 37 years.

Waived the tuition fee for the American Field Service student in the Lakewood Schools.

Approved application for National Defense Education Act funds for testing and for guidance and counseling materials.

Approved the expenditure of $2,000 for the services of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland.

June, 1959

Awards were presented to the 24 business and science volunteers who served as lay instructors and lecturers for 30 Lakewood High School science students in the Berg Foundation Program.

Approved an Acceleration Policy for those children of all-around high ability and achievement...the truly gifted.

Approved the purchase of modern language laboratory equipment with National Defense Education Act funds.

Proposed salary increases for clerical and custodial personnel.

Continued hearing reports on the progress of school building renovation and additions, particularly at Lakewood High School.

July, 1959

Adopted a textbook on Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning.

Resolved to submit a school operating levy of an additional 4.3 mills to voters on November 3, 1959.

August, 1959

Report that the building renovation projects were not proceeding as well as planned, but that schools would open in September (1959) with work in progress and safety of students assured.

September, 1959

Report that the Summer School enrollment had been 1463 students. Report received on the orientation of new teachers.

Heard a report that the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland program for the school year would concentrate on Mathematics at the first grade level.

An additional 139 students had enrolled in the Lakewood Schools.

Progress report received on school building renovation.

Entered into an agreement with the Cuyahoga County Commissioners to pay transportation and tuition costs for Lakewood children attending classes for retarded children.

Voted to assume the cost of lunches for the American Field Service exchange student.

Received a report on the progress of the school levy information campaign.

Considerable additional concern shown by the Board for the lack of progress on building renovation at Lakewood High School.

October, 1959

The Joe Berg Science Foundation program continues into the 1959-1960 school year for 31 Lakewood High School students.

Lakewood is one of ten Ohio high schools selected for math and science demonstrations for teachers by the Ohio State University.

The Lakewood PTA Council announced plans to invite 1200 North Lake District Conference members to a conference at Lakewood High School on May 5,1960.

Received a booklet outlining each course offered at Lakewood High School.

The Cleveland Museum of Art expressed an interest in establishing a museum extension gallery at Lakewood High School.

November, 1959

Report that the Board received $9,367.50 of National Defense Education Act funds for an additional physics laboratory and foreign laboratory at Lakewood High School.

The Superintendent was a member of a party of Lakewood officials who presented Lakewood's qualifications for an
" All-American City" award in Springfield, Mass. on November 15-17.

A spelling book written by Lakewood Schools' staff members was presented to the Board. It will help children work independently on spelling.

Heard a report on the suspension of problem students. The Board president expressed the opinion that the Board of Education wishes to preside over an "educational", not a "custodial" institution.

Continued concern is shown by the Board over delays in the renovation of the high school building, as it disturbs the educational process.

Allocated $15,000 from the Bond Issue Funds to provide the Cleveland Museum of Art Gallery at Lakewood High School.
Received a report on the 4.3 mill school operating levy voted on November 3, 1959 at a 56.96 majority.

At a special meeting on November 23, 1959 the Board reviewed employment of painters, development of the 1960 appropriations budget, analysis of financial procedures, Board of Education policies, salary schedule adoption, policy on suspension, and a building improvement report.

December, 1959

Revised the salaries of all employees effective 1/1/60.

Adopted a suspension policy for Lakewood High School students.

Heard a report that 2104 Lakewood students, 6th through 12th grades, are participating in foreign language classes.

Resolved to issue $2,600,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes.

Established a "Wilson Building Fund” with the $66,000 received from the City of Lakewood on March 26, 1959 for the sale of the Wilson School site on Warren Road. From that fund, $38,263.60 was to be paid for the purchase of, and the deed to the Wagar property, 1456 Warren Road, to settle with the Wagar heirs.

Established a "Municipal Pool Fund,” a rotary fund to operate the municipal pools.

Established a “Title III Federal Fund" as a condition for receiving Federal funds under the National Defense Education Act.

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William B. Edwards, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for the study of school systems in Italy and Norway for a seven-week period beginning January 30, 1960.

January, 1960

Commended the Lakewood PTA Council for its development of a "code of human behavior."

Received a report on the new school system's business office methods, procedures and recommendations.

A revised official list of textbooks and supplemental books and materials was received.

Administrative responsibilities were delegated for the impending absence of the Superintendent during February and March on a Fulbright Fellowship in Italy and Norway.

February, 1960

Issued a memorial to Samuel S. Dickey, assistant superintendent of schools, who died on January 21, 1960. He served the Lakewood Schools for 32 years.

Received a report that the Governor of Ohio was interested in establishing a state university branch in the Cleveland area. The Board moved that the State be encouraged to establish a branch in Lakewood.

The acting assistant superintendent of schools reported on the potential of television in the classroom following his attendance at a national TV conference in Maryland.

Dr. Paul E. Spayde was appointed to the office of Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

March, 1960

Approved an Art Workshop for teachers to be held in March, April and May.

Amended a contract for the operation of the Lakewood School of Practical Nursing.

April, 1960

Received a report on the progress of the Joe Berg Science Seminar program for 30 Lakewood High School students.

Discontinued Memorial Day Fund solicitation in the Lakewood Schools.

Entered into an agreement with the Lakewood Safety Council to establish a "Safety Town" program for kindergarten age children to be located at Garfield Schools.

Established a ratio salary schedule for Lakewood Schools' administrators.

May, 1960

Recommendation received from the Superintendent that Saturday morning testing be initiated in the Lakewood Schools.

Recommended that an "Appropriate Education" policy be established that would require that a long-range professional development program be designed by and for each professional employee, and that appropriateness would be determined by the individual and the Board ...not by a college or university to meet its requirements.

June, 1960

The Lakewood Civil Service Commission informed the Board that full-time secretaries and clerks must pass a civil service examination to be employed by the Board.

Adopted a policy on the purchase of insurance.

July, 1960

Approved a policy on "Appropriate Education" as part of the Professional Growth Program for educational personnel.

Amended a policy on the solicitation of funds from students and staff and on the distribution of literature.

Approved a contract with the Lakewood Nursery School to be housed at McKinley School.

Revised the fee schedule of the use of the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium.

September, 1960

Received reports from the Superintendent on Language Arts, Mathematics, the elementary school day hours, the summer school, and plans for the November, 1960 local State House Conference on Education planning.

A report from the State Examiner that an audit in June, 1960 showed all Lakewood Schools' funds to be in excellent condition.

A proposal from the Superintendent recommended that the elementary school daily hours be increased because of additions to the schools' curriculum program.

October, 1960

Received a report on personnel policies for non-teaching personnel.

Approved an educational study tour of European schools in November, 1960 by Dr. Paul Spayde, assistant superintendent, under the auspices of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland.

Received a report that 724 new students had enrolled in the Lakewood Schools in September.

Ethel K. Howard, Director of Elementary Education, reported on the increasing demands on the elementary curriculum during the decade from 1950 to 1960.

November, 1960

Resolved to issue $2,600,000 in bond anticipation notes by the Lakewood Board of Education.

Report that 8,833 persons had visited the schools' open houses in 1960.

There were 112 colleges and universities represented at College Night at Lakewood High School.

An Audio-Visual Department report showed that 35 films were shown to 85 classes by 32 teachers at Lakewood High School in a one-week period.

A report was received on the cost of erecting and storing a new sound shell used by the Cleveland Orchestra at West Shore Concerts on the stage of the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium.

Adopted Personnel Policies governing the non-teaching employees of the Lakewood Schools.

Received a report on the opening of the Cleveland Museum of Art Extension Gallery at Lakewood High School in January,
1961.

December, 1960

A favorable report was received from the State Supervisor of Secondary Schools who visited Lakewood's junior and senior high schools in November. The recommendations concerned the junior high school libraries.

Reports were received on continuing educational activites:
- Weekly meetings held to discuss curriculum and guidance.
- Joe Berg Science Seminars for selected high school science students.
- By June, 1961 58% of the graduating class will have had a course in World History.
- Lakewood teachers developed publications on Creative Writing and English 8.
- Dr. Conant's principles of education were compared to Lakewood's educational program.

A report was received on Lakewood's State House Conference on Education held November 16, 1960.

Letters were read from Dr. Paul Spayde, assistant superintendent, on leave to study education in European countries.

Approved a roster of resource people from the community as instructors for the Berg Science Foundation program for high school students. They will cover topics of physical and electro-chemistry, physics and physics optics, and electronics.

The Board assumed operation of "Safety Town" from the Lakewood Safety Council and declared it a summer playschool activity.

Announced that in the Fall term the Adult Education and Recreation Department enrolled 4,200 adults in activities.
42 senior citizens were enrolled at no cost.

A report was made on the progress of organizing the Emerson Community Center.

Mr. Theodore Brooks resigned from membership on the Board of Education. He served seven years as a Board member.

January, 1961

Dr. Myron L. Pardee was appointed to the Lakewood Board of Education to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Theodore
Brooks.

A report was received on an elementary spelling book being prepared by Lakewood staff that will include words from content texts in geography, history, science, arithmetic and English.

Discussion was held whether to place a school operating levy on the ballot in Mayor November, 1961.

New reading lists for grades 7-9 were introduced.

Announced the Cleveland Museum of Art Gallery at Lakewood High School would open January 22, 1961.

The president of the Lakewood Safety Council presented the" Information Series" report to the Board on the activities supported by Green Cross for Safety funds.

February, 1961

Education reports were received on:

• Lakewood High School social studies curriculum materials.
• A weekly Saturday chemistry seminar for selected high students taught by a professor from Western Reserve University.
• Elementary science demonstration classes for teachers by representatives from Sohio Research, Case Institute, and B. F. Goodrich Research.
• A new brochure on Homework to be included with the next report card.

Two Board of Education sponsored courses for Lakewood teachers include "China and the Orient" and "Basic English" and will reward 2 hours and 1 hour of Appropriate Education and/or Professional Growth credit respectively.

March, 1961

Report that on one Saturday at Lakewood High School there were many activities: testing for 500 junior high students; 75 boys playing basketball; 40 elementary students in the art gallery; 200 people in swimming; and 25 students in a chemistry seminar.

43 Lincoln School Safety Patrol members were planning a May trip to Washington, D. C.

The Elementary Education Department issued bulletins on grammar usage for grades 4-6.

Report that 258 people were enrolled in the new Emerson Community Center.

April, 1961

A recommendation that, in lieu of Calculus at the 12th Grade, Modern Algebra and Probability and Statistics would best
serve as preparation for college mathematics.

Approved salary increases for teachers and administrators effective September 1, 1961.

Recommendation that 19 Lakewood teachers be approved to participate in a two-week summer institute in mathematics sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Research Council.

Authorized the Superintendent to plan a Title III National Development Act project to attract Federal funds for science, mathematics, or foreign language instruction costs.

May, 1961

Received a report on school dropouts; 59 boys and 29 girls of varying abilities. Remedial services were recommended.

Report received that 112 Lakewood students were in driver education. The Superintendent proposed that all children be required to take the in-school part of the instruction before their 15th birthday.

Report that 82% of 2,273 Lakewood students were above the national average on Iowa Test results; grades 3-6.

Established salaries for custodial and maintenance, secretarial and clerical, and cafeteria personnel effective September 1, 1961.

Approved new elementary school hours effective 9/1/61.

Approved granting space of a classroom to the National Science Foundation each week during 1961-62 to conduct a National Science Foundation Mathematics in-service class in Lakewood through Kent State University.

June, 1961

Adopted a policy for approval of Board of Education sponsored courses for teachers and administrators for which professional growth and/or salary credit will be earned.

Adopted textbooks in elementary Social Studies, American History, junior high Science, Biology, Physiology, Mathematics, Spanish, Bookkeeping and Speech.

Continued the contract with the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland.

Made permanent the school entrance age policy originally adopted in 1959.

Heard a report on a visit to a Driver Education, Drivo-Trainer installation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Requested the Adult Education and Recreation Department to assume responsibility for the public use of the Lakewood
High School Planetarium during 1961-62.

Resolved to issue $2,470,000 in bonds authorized by the Lakewood voters on November 4, 1958 as part of a $2,600,000 bond issue for the improvement and construction of Lakewood school buildings.

July, 1961

Approved a new policy on the after-school use of buildings and school cafeterias.

Authorized advertising for bids on language laboratories for the junior high schools.

Approved Grant School boundary changes providing compulsory districts for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students attending Lincoln, Madison and Roosevelt, and optional districts for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students to attend Grant, Lincoln, Madison or Roosevelt.

Approved an application to the University Council of State Colleges and Universities to extend a university branch in Lakewood.

Resolved to submit a 7.8 mill school operating levy to the electorate on November 7, 1961.

August, 1961

The Superintendent expressed the hope that the State Department of Education would use Lakewood's Drivo-Trainer installation as a pilot for driver education in the State.

Introduced the subject of pupil insurance.

Further discussion was held on the construction and storage of a new sound shell for the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium stage.

September, 1961

Approved a policy on the use of school playgrounds prohibiting loitering, littering, destructive play, misuse of lawns, and unorganized play after sundown.

Announced the end of the second five-year Lakewood Schools' Professional Growth Period (September 1, 1961) during which each certified staff member was required to earn 5, 4, or 3 semester hours of professional appropriate education credit.

Approved the Lakewood Schools' membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Recommended a study to determine how best invest inactive Board of Education funds.

Received a report on the Educational Research Council Mathematics Conference held at Lakewood High School August 14-25 with 464 teachers attending from 26 school districts.

A report was received on the progress of the information campaign to gain support of the 7.8 mill school operating renewal levy on the November ballot.

Signed an agreement with the Lakewood City Council to have the Lakewood Schools' Adult Education and Recreation Department operate the Winterhurst Ice Skating Rink.

The Lakewood Schools were recognized by the Cleveland Automobile Club for the unique classroom driver education program.

October, 1961

Approved a teacher exchange program policy to encourage exchanges between the Lakewood Schools' teachers and those either inside or outside of the United States.

Proposed a study of the Lakewood Schools by the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland.

Selected an insurance company to give parents an option to purchase low cost student accident insurance.

November, 1961

Received a letter congratulating the Board on its foresight and interest in a Shakespeare Festival for Lakewood.

Paperback book racks were installed at the junior and senior high schools for students to select and purchase from 750 titles.

Appreciation was expressed for the public's support and approval of the passage of the 7.8 mill school operating renewal levy.

Announced that a Social Studies curriculum would be the next major endeavor of the Educational Research Council of Greater Cleveland.

The Board discussed the possibility of purchasing property near schools, as it became available, to increase playground space over the years.

December, 1961

Composition Aides were to be employed to assist English teachers in the junior and senior high schools in the marking of students' composition and themes.

The official textbook list for 1961-62 was published by the Curriculum Department.

The West Shore Travel Club gave the Board a report on its activities.

Received a report that the Betts International Reading Conference would be held at Lakewood High School June 25-29, 1962. This would be the 49th conference conducted by Dr. Emmett Betts.

Announced the annual Retired Teachers' Tea for Sunday, December 17 at the Lakewood High School "L-Room."

Announced that the Kulas Foundation had donated $9,500 for a new orchestra shell ceiling on the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium stage.

A final report on the official school levy renewal voting results in November showed 11,589 votes for and 5,566 against.

Report that a corporation had been formed for the production of Shakespeare plays in the Lakewood High School Civic Auditorium. Application for supporting funds had been made to the Cleveland Foundation. Mrs. Wallace Teare, a Board of Education member, would serve as the first president of the festival organization.

Authorized the purchase of a house adjacent to Lincoln School so as to increase the playground area.

>> 1962-1965

The history of the Lakewood Schools from 1946 to 1980 is reflected in excerpts from the minutes of the meetings of the Lakewood Boards of Education, compiled by Joseph Wilson, former teacher, principal and personnel director (1947-1979).