In November of that year Scarlett announced the winner of the contest was a male student with learning disabilities on the football team.

[16] In May 2007 Christine Scarlett pleaded guilty to sexual assault and battery in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

[17] In 2023 it was discovered that a student had engaged in sexual activity during the schools annual bus trip to Washington DC.

The Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals determined that the action against the school system for failing to protect the child was outside of the statute of limitations.

[18] In January 2008, Strongsville Police accused school officials of hindering a criminal investigation by failing to promptly report allegations that another teacher had a sexual relationship with a student.

[19] April 29, 2008 a Cuyahoga County grand jury charged 32-year-old social studies teacher John Bacho with five counts of sexual battery and possession of a criminal tool.

[21] On March 4, 2013 members of the Strongsville Education Associate (SEA) picketed outside the building after contract negotiations failed regarding healthcare costs and salaries had not been increased for 7 years.

The Strongsville City Schools 2013 Teacher Strike lasted for eight weeks concluding with agreed upon contracts April 27, 2013.