Board of Education

(Left to Right: Ebony Sizemore, Jennifer Chapman, Daniel Rambler, Yvonne Anderson, Martha Murray, Shelisa Johnson, & Thomas Patterson)

Martha Murray, President

Jennifer Chapman, Vice-President

Shelisa Johnson, Board Member

Thomas Patterson, Board Member

Ebony Sizemore, Board Member

Mr. Daniel Rambler, CEO & Superintendent

Yvonne Anderson, CFO & Treasurer

To see biographies and contact information for the Board of Education, please visit our Board Members page.

Our Mission
To provide a diverse educational experience where all students will become respected, productive, and valued members of our community.

Regular meetings of the Sandusky Board of Education will usually be held at the:
Board of Education
407 Decatur Street, 3rd Floor

419.626.6940
8:00 AM or 6:00 PM

Agendas are posted online in the links box to the right.

*Denotes: 2nd meeting of the month.

As the school year progresses, additional special meetings may be scheduled. The Regular Meetings of the Sandusky Board of Education scheduled during the school year will usually be held in the 3rd floor Board room at the Administration Building.

The Regular Meetings of the Sandusky Board of Education scheduled during the summer months will usually be held in the 3rd floor Board room at the Administration Building beginning at 8:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

Board Meetings - Google Calendar

Sandusky City Schools District Goals

Academics

We will achieve and maintain the highest standards of academic excellence while providing an environment in which students are encouraged to reach their maximum potential.

Financial Resources

We will maintain and enhance the financial condition of the district so as to provide sufficient resources for our programs and facilities.

Facilities

We will strive to provide an optimal learning, safe and healthy environment for our students, staff and community so that there will be no physical barriers to learning.

Community

We will continue to improve communications with our students, families and community members, as well as our staff. We will encourage collaboration with these stakeholders on all fronts, including the recruitment and retention of students.

Staff

The entire staff of SCS will be held accountable for the success of our students. We will provide and facilitate professional development for our staff so that they will have the ability to challenge every student. We will recruit and retain highly qualified staff members who will be strongly encouraged to participate in all aspects of the SCS community.

Audience/Community Participation

All regular and special meetings of the Sandusky City School District Board of Education shall be open to the public. The Board recognizes the right of citizens to be heard and wishes to hear their views on issues that affect the district. Citizens of the school district may express ideas and concerns about the schools to administration, staff, appointed advisory body, and ultimately to the Board (Policy ABA).

An opportunity for citizens to address the Board shall be contingent upon the following criteria:

1. Individuals wishing to address the Board shall complete an Audience/Community Participation Form listing their address, phone number, purpose of their comment(s), what group(s) they may be representing and with whom in the administrative chain they have previously had a discussion relative to their concern. The form shall be turned in to the President of the Board BEFORE the beginning of the meeting. No requests will be accepted after the meeting has begun.

2. By signing the form, individuals agree to the following guidelines:

a. no employee or student in the school district can be criticized by name or inference,

b. a sense of decorum will be maintained at all times,

c. a strict time limit of three (3) minutes shall be enforced,

d. a response to the speaker’s concern(s) shall be submitted in writing within one (1) week with a copy of the response sent to the Board.

3. The Board has the right to deny comment to any individual who has not abided by the aforementioned rules on one (1) previous occasion.

4. The Board may suspend public comment at any meeting by giving and voting on a stated reason. A request may result in a referral to a school district employee who could more efficiently and more effectively address the concern.

In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete a planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes may be set aside for public participation. Citizens approved to address the Board shall be recognized by the President of the Board at which time the presenter is required to state their name, phone number and address, etc. prior to making their statement. During those thirty (30) minutes, no person shall speak more than one time.

Board Meeting Agendas

We are now utilizing Board Docs to house our monthly Board Agendas. To access agendas, click here.

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Board Work Session On 6/24/2025 at 9:00 AM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Meeting On 6/24/2025 at 8:00 AM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Meeting On 6/10/2025 at 8:00 AM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Meeting On 5/13/2025 at 8:00 AM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Work Session On 4/8/2025 at 7:00 PM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Meeting On 4/8/2025 at 6:00 PM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Board Meeting On 3/11/2025 at 6:00 PM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Policy Committee Meeting On 3/5/2025 at 7:30 AM
At Sandusky City Schools Administration Building, 407 Decatur St, S
Board Governance Special Meeting On 2/26/2025 at 6:00 PM
At Sandusky City Schools Administration Building, 407 Decatur St, S
Board Meeting On 2/11/2025 at 6:00 PM
At 407 Decatur St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA
Budget Hearing/Organizational Meeting On 1/14/2025 at 5:45 PM
At Sandusky City Schools Administration Building, 407 Decatur St, S

Board Policies

To view current Board Policies click here

Board Liaison Committees

Curriculum and Instruction:

Ebony Sizemore and Shelisa Johnson

SERVE WITH:

Dir. of Curriculum and Instruction and select staff members

RESPONSIBILITY:

Review, analyze and recommend any and all curriculum changes, modifications, and/or deletions, including textbook and resource purchase

Operations and Facilities:

Tom Patterson and Jennifer Chapman

SERVE WITH:

Chief of Staff, select staff members, Dining Services Director, Transportation Services Coordinator and Director of Operations and Facilities Management

RESPONSIBILITY:

Review, analyze, and recommend any and all changes and/or modifications to food service operations, building and grounds, and transportation services.

Policies:

Ebony Sizemore and Shelisa Johnson

SERVE WITH:

CEO and Superintendent or designee(s)

RESPONSIBILITY:

Review, analyze, and recommend any and all changes and/or modifications to the current and in-place policies of the district. Be watchful and aware of any and all OSBA and legislative changes which would prompt policy review. Present regular reports to the balance of the Board on timely topics of future consideration.

Finance and Audit:

Tom Patterson and Martha Murray

SERVE WITH:

CFO and Treasurer

RESPONSIBILITY:

Review, analyze and recommend any and all changes and/or modifications to the fiscal operations of the district, including expenditure and revenue projections/needs and long range planning.

Hall of Fame:

Tom Patterson

SERVE WITH:

Chief of Staff & Transformation Officer and select staff and community liaisons

RESPONSIBILITY:

Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Committee

Retention and Recruitment:

Tom Patterson and Jennifer Chapman

SERVE WITH:

Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent

RESPONSIBILITY:

Review, analyze, and recommend any and all strategies, directions, which provide for not only increased knowledge base about the district but provides opportunities for increased participation in school system.

Parent Congress:

Ebony Sizemore and anyone who can attend.

SERVE WITH:

Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent

RESPONSIBILITY:

To help the Sandusky City Schools provide a diverse educational experience where all students will become respected, productive, and valued members of our community by volunteering our time and assets to the Parent Congress."

Business Advisory:

Martha Murray and Shelisa Johnson

SERVE WITH:

Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent

RESPONSIBILITY:

To offer insight, expertise, and leadership knowledge about the district's strategic initiatives, return on investment approaches and the comprehensive transformation plan scheduled to be implemented in our schools.