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The Ohio General Assembly is expected to reconvene sometime this week at the Ohio Statehouse, pictured above, where they will decide on measures relating to COVID-19 and possibly cancel the remainder of this school year’s state-mandated testing.

DeWine Orders Ohioans to Shelter in Place

March 22, 2020
In the second floor main hallway after 10th period, students react to Gov. DeWine's decision to close Ohio schools for three weeks due to COVID-19.

DeWine Orders Schools Closed For Three Weeks

March 12, 2020
On Nov. 8, the Shaker Heights Teachers' Association filed a grievance with the district on the basis of academic freedom, communication and lack of due process for teacher Jody Podl. After failing to resolve the grievance, the district entered into arbitration with the SHTA.

District Withdraws Discipline of Podl One Day Before Arbitration

February 12, 2019
The SHTA will go into arbitration due to a grievance the SHTA filed against the school district. “We thought we had it worked out, but at the last minute the district said it would not work, so we were forced into arbitration,” SHTA president Dr. John Morris said.

SHTA, District Fail to Resolve Podl Grievance

December 2, 2018
Dr. Stephen Wilkins, interim superintendent, and David Glasner speak to staff about Glasner’s current position at the high school during a faculty meeting in the small auditorium Nov. 2.

David Glasner Appointed Substitute High School Principal

November 7, 2018
New State Law Changes Attendance Procedure

New State Law Changes Attendance Procedure

October 8, 2018
A mug sits on the desk of Administrative Assistant Gloria Cottingham, who plays a large role in coordinating substitutes for the high school.

Substituting One System for Another

August 31, 2018
District Aims to Maintain Learning by Maintaining Buildings

District Aims to Maintain Learning by Maintaining Buildings

November 13, 2017
The high school's Happy or Not terminal sits near the entrance of the main office. The district hopes data it collects will help improve customer service.

Shaker Wants to Know if You’re Happy

September 27, 2017
Shaker residents crowded into city hall April 24 awaiting a council decision.

City Council Rejects Sanctuary City Proposal

May 3, 2017
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