Superintendent Jeff Graham notifies board of Jan. 1 retirement and seeks reemployment

The Lorain City Board of Education announced on Nov. 10 that Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham has submitted notice of his intention to retire effective Jan. 1, 2026, and is seeking reemployment by the board in the same position following that retirement.

Board President read the public notice to open the comment period required by state law. "Lorraine City School superintendent, doctor Jeff Graham, has given the board notice of his intention to retire from his position with the district effective 01/01/2026, and contingent on the board approving his reemployment after retirement," the president said during the meeting record. The board clarified that this portion of the agenda was designated for public comment only and not for discussion.

During the Nov. 10 meeting no substantive public comments on the superintendent's reemployment were recorded in the transcript excerpt; the president reminded speakers that the topic would be heard later in the agenda and then opened the formal public comment period under the agenda item.

Next steps: The board followed required public notice procedures and opened the comment period as required by state law; the transcript shows the board will consider public comment and follow statutory procedures before making any reemployment decision.