Take Back East Cleveland Schools

take back east cleveland schools!

Control of public school districtS must be placed in the hands of local elected officials!

Ways to support

letter of support

Click here to send a letter in support of Mr. Donshon Wilson

Protest & Rally

Click here to learn about our peaceful protest & rally!

sign the petition

Click here to sign the petition in support of Mr. Donshon Wilson

wHO TO CONTACT

Call and declare our demands!

Our Demands:

In person ADC & Board Meetings with Dr. Pettiegrew
A fair contract for Mr. Donshon Wilson
Resignation/Removal of Henry Pettiegrew

The community has been requesting in person meetings since February, 2021. Henry Pettiegrew has failed to address the concerns of the community, the Ohio tax payers who pay his salary. We are being ignored and lied to. Address our demands, in a public forum, not masked behind a screen and controlled by district "moderators"! We have questions, We demand answers!

Henry Pettiegrew - State Appointed District CEO | 216-268-6576 or 216-306-0435

Larry Ellis - Principal, Shaw High School | 216-268-6581 or 216-306-0508

Andratesha Fritzgerald - Director, Human Resources | 216-268-6581 or 216-353-2113

Paolo DeMaria - Ohio Superintendent of Education | 877-644-6338

Laura Kohler - President, Ohio Department of Education | 877-644-6338

Kent Smith - Ohio State Representative (8th District) | 614-466-5441

Kenny Yuko - Ohio State Senator | 614-466-4538

What is House Bill 70 and why does it need to go?

Learn more here!

News Releases

Ohio budget bill provides pathway for Youngstown Schools to exit state controlOhio’s $75 billion, two-year spending plan contains language that could provide a pathway out for Youngstown Schools and other districts operating under a state-controlled Academic Distress C…

Shaw High School students, alum protest in response to band director's resignationChants and calls for change from Shaw High School alumni and students rung out nearly as loud as the school’s popular marching band rings out across East Cleveland. The resignation of the band’s director, Donshon Wilson, was the group’s passion behind the protest outside Shaw on Monday morning.

Parents, former students protest in support of Shaw High School’s recently-resigned band directorThe Shaw High School marching band director has become known as a pillar of the community in East Cleveland. He is also a school administrator, but on Tuesday he announced his resignation.

Peaceful protest planned near Shaw High School on MondayThe protesting group is aiming to have in-person board meetings with Dr. Henry Pettiegrew, the CEO and superintendent of East Cleveland City Schools, and a fair contract for Donshon Wilson.

East Cleveland City Schools lays off 10 teachers, citing decrease in enrollmentThere were 17 teachers already laid off during the pandemic.

Students, alumni heartbroken after beloved Shaw High School band director resignsThe director's impact dates back over two decades and has touched hundreds of students and parents—but at the end of next month, he will no longer be in that role.

Beloved East Cleveland marching band director resigns, says the district left him no choiceThe Shaw High School marching band director has become known as a pillar of the community in East Cleveland. He is also a school administrator, but on Tuesday he announced his resignation.

Shaw High School marching band director announces resignation 'with heavy heart'Donshon Wilson has served as the band's director for more than two decades.

East Cleveland Teachers 'Blindsided' By Year-End LayoffsThe school district blamed declining enrollment for the layoffs, but teachers said they were "unnecessary."

Shaw High School marching band director announces resignation 'with heavy heart'Donshon Wilson has served as the band's director for more than two decades.

'Blindsided': East Cleveland teachers surprised, 'hurt' by recent layoffsStaff members say they only found out on the last day of school.

Lorain City Schools CEO David Hardy relieved of dutiesThe district will appoint an interim CEO and utilize a search firm to find a permanent replacement.

Longtime director of Shaw High School marching band resignsDonshon Wilson resigned from his position as the director of the Shaw High School marching band, the East Cleveland School District announced on Wednesday.

Teachers in East Cleveland say they’re being denied longevity pay they’re owedThe CEO of the District could not be reached for comment.

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