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The Heights schools misused public money to fund research into a school levy, the Auditor of State reported. (Chris Mosby/Patch)
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools illegally used nearly $35,000 in public money to fund polling on an upcoming school levy, the state auditor reported this week.
Auditor of State Keith Faber released a 2020 financial audit of the Heights schools with a finding for recovery totaling $34,675, arguing the district improperly used public money to fund polling on an upcoming levy. The law is clear about using public funds on campaign activities like polling, Faber said. School districts must be extremely careful in using electioneering techniques paid for by taxpayers. In this case where the polling was clearly directed at levy voters and sought information regarding the upcoming levy, it was illegal and the district should know better.
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Heights Schools teachers got their first shot of COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. (Shutterstock)
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH Nearly 640 teachers and staff from the Heights Schools received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, the district announced.
Teachers and staff received the vaccine during a clinic at the Education Service Center of Northeast Ohio. Pharmacists from Giant Eagle administered the vaccine. I am thankful that CH-UH employees have been given the opportunity to receive their vaccines. The process today went smoothly thanks to the hard work of the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio and the medical professionals who provided excellent service and care for our staff, Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby told Patch in an emailed statement.