BOND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF CMSD ISSUE 49

Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has placed Issue 49 on the ballot to ensure the continuation of critical progress in providing essential resources for CMSD students. This includes modern, safe, and well-maintained school facilities, crucial to avoiding costly renovations and to promoting the district’s ongoing financial stability.

The Bond Accountability Commission 2, Inc. (BAC), which oversees the use of CMSD funds for school construction and renovation to provide transparency and accountability, endorses this initiative. Issue 49 will fund continued investments in school facilities that meet the needs of CMSD students and teachers, ensuring quality education in environments conducive to learning, and helping to retain a dedicated staff who support student success.

The Bond Accountability Commission has consistently worked to ensure the responsible use of funds for school improvements and remains committed to transparency and accountability. We believe a vote for Issue 49 is a vote for the future of Cleveland’s children and the long-term success of the city.

The Bond Accountability Commission fully endorses Issue 49 and urges Cleveland residents to vote in favor of this important measure. The Commission reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the responsible expenditure of bond funds made available by the Issue 49 levy, aiming to strengthen and preserve the community’s trust in public education.

BAC Commissioners:

Donald Brown, Chair

Nancy C. Schuster, Vice Chair

Caroline Peak, Secretary

Tom Cook, Treasurer

Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr., Commissioner

Semia Bray, Commissioner

Akeem Perry, Commissioner

Alfonso Sanchez, Commissioner       

About the Bond Accountability Commission

The Bond Accountability Commission is an independent oversight body that ensures transparency and accountability in the management of funds allocated for school construction and renovation within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The BAC plays a critical role in monitoring the use of bond funds to ensure they are used effectively to support quality education in Cleveland.