Teachers Union and Cleveland Schools in talks to get schools back open Governor Mike DeWine said he is impressed with the Cleveland Schools’ safety plan to keep teachers and students safe. Teachers Union and Cleveland Schools in talks to get schools back open By Brian Duffy | March 8, 2021 at 8:17 PM EST - Updated March 8 at 8:17 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Negotiations continue between the Cleveland School District and the Cleveland Teachers Union to resolve issues regarding COVID safety protocols in district school buildings to re-open schools that have been closed to in person learning for a year. Teachers Union President Shari Obrenski believes that an agreement can be made.