Review this report to learn more about what's happened in the past 24 hours at Fernway Elementary School, which was damaged by fire on July 10, 2018.
What's New Today
Temporary School Location - Shared Shaker Schools
After urgent and extensive reviews of potential sites for the temporary location of Fernway School, Shaker Heights Schools Superintendent Dr. Wilkins has accepted the recommendation of Fernway Principal Mr. Hayward and District staff to accommodate Fernway students in Shaker Schools. This location is the best immediate available option to accommodate the Fernway community.
The following schools are under consideration to share space: Boulevard, Onaway, and Woodbury. The respective building principals and District staff are working together to identify specific available classrooms and offices. As soon as the spaces are selected, we will coordinate with affected teachers and staff.
We ask that parents limit their queries to Mr. Hayward, Dr. Wilkins and other District and Fernway staff to allow us to complete our analysis. We will announce the specific details of the exact school locations and classrooms at the community meeting on Wednesday, August 1.
Shaker Schools Foundation Fernway Fund Update
The Shaker Schools Foundation's Green Family Challenge has been met and exceeded, raising more than $26,000 to support Fernway to-date.
All Fernway Fund donations will be used to support learning experiences that were lost or compromised as a result of the fire. The Foundation will disburse funds to each teacher to ensure they have what they need for the first day of school. Donations also will be used to support supplemental needs for the temporary classrooms and enrichment activities for Fernway students in the upcoming year, including field trips, in-class presentations and all-school gatherings.
The Board of Education will hold a public work session at 5 p.m. in the High School Upper Cafeteria on Tuesday, July 31 to discuss plans regarding a temporary Fernway location. The public may attend to observe only.
Community Meeting on August 1
The District will host its second Community Meeting in the High School Upper Cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1 to discuss plans regarding a temporary Fernway location. Child care will be provided. Email [email protected] to RSVP for child care. Please include the number of children needing child care and their ages. The meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
Insurance Claim Staff Assistance
To help process and manage the Fernway insurance claim, the District has added the following consultant services:
Public Adjuster assigned to Fernway Property Insurance Claim: The District has retained the services of the Alex N. Sill Company as the public adjuster for the Fernway insurance claim. The Sill Company is a licensed public insurance claims adjuster who will represent the District's interests. In particular, the Sill Company will prepare all appraisals, inventories and other claims which are necessary to collect from the insurance company. For more information about the Sill Company, please visit: www.sill.com.
Insurance Attorney assigned to the Fernway Property Insurance Claim: The District has retained the services of Rutter & Russin as insurance counsel for the Fernway insurance claim. Rutter & Russin is a recognized authority in complex insurance claims and will serve to ensure the District's interests as a policyholder are achieved. For more information about the services of Rutter & Rusin, please visit:
www.ohio-insurance-lawyer.com/index.php.
Update on School Age Care at the Temporary School Location
The City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department intends to provide before and after care for the temporary location of Fernway School. A representative will attend the next Community Meeting to share information on Fernway School Age Care.
Special Fernway Website
Visit Fernway Update, our website section that keeps you up-to-date on the status of Fernway School.
Shaker Schools Foundation Fernway Fund
The Shaker Schools Foundation has established the Fernway Fund to help with recovery efforts from the fire. All gifts to the Fernway Fund will be used to support teachers and students as they rebuild and re-envision their learning environments to benefit Fernway Elementary. Also, the Shaker Schools Foundation is collaborating and coordinating with the Shaker Heights Teachers Association and many community members and groups on fundraising efforts. Donate online.
Fernway Report Signup
Families who do not have students in the Shaker Schools may sign up to receive the Fernway Report via email. Sign up here.
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