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September 27 2010

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

SPECIAL MEETING

September 27, 2010

Table of Contents

Election of Treasurer Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 Recess into Executive Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729 Adjourn from Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 729

September 27 729 2010

SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met in special session pursuant to notice by the Treasurer in the Board Office at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, September 27, 2010 at 6:04 p.m., President Reed in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Reed.

ELECTION OF TREASURER PRO TEMPORE Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that Ms. Ingram be elected Treasurer Pro Tempore in the absence of the Treasurer, pursuant to Section 3313.23, revised Code of Ohio. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, President Reed (6) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Absent: None Member White arrived at 6:33 p.m. Superintendent Ronan was present.

RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that the Board recess into executive session at 6:07 p.m. to consider the sale of property at competitive bidding; preparations for conducting or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and appointment of or dismissal of an employee. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, President Reed (6) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

ADJOURN FROM RECESS

The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.

Catherine D. Ingram Treasurer Pro Tempore

September 27 2010

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

September 27, 2010

Table of Contents Election of Treasurer Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Amend the Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731 Resolution Completing the Evaluation of Superintendent Mary A. Ronan . . . . 731 Resolution Completing the Evaluation of Treasurer/CFO Jonathan L. Boyd . . . 733 Resolution to Transfer Funds to the School-Wide Pooling Fund from the General Fund,

Title I, Title II-A, Title IV, and IDEIA-B for the First and Second Quarters of Fiscal Year 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

734 Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Permanent Appropriations Resolution . . . . . . 735 Suspension of Board Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 Resolution The Board of Education of the City School District of the city of Cincinnati

for rights to take action regarding Duke Energy . . . . . . . . .

737 Student Achievement Committee – Written September 13, 2010 . . . . . . 738 Committee of the Whole – Written September 2, 2010 . . . . . . . . 739 Superintendent’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 748

September 27 2010

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

September 27, 2010

Table of Contents

(cont.)

Report of the Treasurer 1. Agreements with Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . 751 2. Receipt of Donation from A. Levinson, USPIRVATECOMPANIES, Adath

Israel Congregation, J. Neeb, Z. Makrauer, B. Ente, S. Reis, and J. Lenenson .

752 3. Receipt of a Donation from Target - Silverton Elementary . . . . . . 752 4. Receipt of Donations from Target - Covedale Elementary . . . . . . 752 5. Receipt of Donations from Target - Westwood Elementary . . . . . 752 6. Receipt of a Donation from American Bottling Corp. . . . . . . . 752 7. Receipt of a Donation from Management & Training Corp. . . . . . 752 8. Receipt of a Donation from Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . 752 9. Agreement with TruStaff Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . 752 10. Western Nursing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 11. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753 12. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office . . 753 13. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI) . . . . . . 753 14. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Settlement from Turner Construction . . . 753 15. Agreement With Neace Lukens . . . . . . . . . . . 754 16. Agreement with Project Grad . . . . . . . . . . . . 754 17. Award Of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 754 For Board Information 18. Agreements with Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . 755 19. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 755 20. Agreements with Consultants – Late Requests . . . . . . . . 756 21. Agreement with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates . . . . . . . . 756 Other Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757


REGULAR MEETING The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met pursuant to its calendar of meetings in the Rosa E. Blackwell Interactive Learning Center at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7:12p.m., President Reed in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by Sean a. McCauley, Principal, Ethel M. Taylor.

ELECTION OF TREASURER PRO TEMPORE Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that Ms. Ingram be elected Treasurer Pro Tempore in the absence of the Treasurer, pursuant to Section 3313.23, revised Code of Ohio. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Absent: None Superintendent Ronan was present.

AMEND THE AGENDA Mrs Bates moved and Mrs. White seconded the motion to amend the agenda by adding the Right To Take Action Against Duke Energy Resolution. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.


MINUTES APPROVED Mrs. Bates moved that the minutes of the following meetings be approved without reading, copies of said minutes having been distributed to members and made available to the public and news media on September 27, 2010.

Special Meeting – September 8, 2010 Special Meeting – September 13, 2010 Regular Meeting – September 13, 2010

Passed viva voce. President Reed declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATION

1. Academically Focused Presentation: Ethel M. Taylor Academy - Sean McCauley, Principal

RESOLUTION COMPLETING THE EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT MARY A. RONAN

WHEREAS, Mary A. Ronan was appointed Superintendent for the Cincinnati Public Schools District effective April 16, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education completes an annual performance review of the Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education agreed upon individual performance goals and measures for the evaluation; and

WHEREAS, those measures were in the areas of Board and Community Relationships, Educational Leadership, Financial Direction, Personal Development, Staff and Personnel Leadership, and Progress Toward Board Goals; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has developed Board Relationships by meeting with the Board President on a regular basis, continuing to provide the Board with quarterly updates and determining what information is needed for the Board to make decisions in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has developed Community Relationships through her community outreach with stakeholders, lending herself to media outlets relative to the urban makeup of the District, overseeing the redevelopment of the District’s website and social media outlets, re-branding of CPS, and continuing to put together effective marketing strategies and garnering the confidence of the community; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has demonstrated Educational Leadership by targeting resources that Turned Around thirteen out of sixteen low achieving schools in the Elementary Initiative program, creating parent/family friendly environments, and continuing to strengthen the capacity of the district to deliver the curriculum; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has provided Financial Direction by her partnership with the District Treasurer and taking the lead in the area of fiscal responsibility, securing millions of dollars in Race to the Top and School Improvement Grant money, and being proactive on global economic issues; and


RESOLUTION COMPLETING THE EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT MARY A. RONAN (cont.)

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has demonstrated Personal Development by keeping District goals in-line with Board goals, continuing to include her administrative team in decision making, being fair and unbiased, showing diverse community and professional visibility and making herself approachable; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has demonstrated Staff and Personnel Leadership by utilizing and organizing the senior management’s skills and strengths, delegating effectively with Assistant Superintendents, being inclusive in decision making, and successfully balancing a broad range of stakeholders’ input and perceptions; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has progressed in her work toward Board goals in Accelerating Academic Achievement, Increasing Financial Stability and Transparency, Establishing and Maintaining a Safe, Orderly and Culturally Responsive Environment, and Keeping the Students We Have, Graduating More Students, Attracting More Students and Teaching Them All; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent has more than met expectations and has successfully taken the District to a higher student achievement level by providing leadership in her reform efforts of the District receiving an “Effective” rating on the Ohio Report Card; and

WHEREAS, The Board commends the work of Superintendent Ronan and recommends a bonus in the amount of five thousand dollars; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Cincinnati Board of Education acknowledges her dedication and hard work within the District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education also acknowledges her outreach to the greater Cincinnati Public Schools community;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education further acknowledges her desire to set measurable goals against the backdrop of challenging urban educational and economic challenges.

Eileen Cooper Reed, President Eve Bolton, Vice President Melanie Bates Catherine D. Ingram A. Chris Nelms Sean T. Parker Vanessa Y. White

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Parker seconded the motion that the Resolution Completing The Evaluation Of Superintendent Mary A. Ronan be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.


RESOLUTION COMPLETING THE EVALUATION FOR TREASURER/CFO JONATHAN L. BOYD

WHEREAS, The Board has reviewed and finalized the 2009-2010 performance of the School District Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jonathan L. Boyd; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has demonstrated Administrative Leadership by supporting the Superintendent in achieving District goals, managing the Internal Auditor to ensure adequate financial controls, reorganizing his staff, and continuing to train his staff on Oracle; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has developed Board Relationships by his involvement in the District’s strategic development for labor negotiations, supporting the Board’s commitment to site-based-budgeting, responding to Board member requests, and continued transparency in matters pertinent to the District; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has demonstrated Financial Leadership by maintaining the financial stability of the District through collaboration with the Superintendent, maintaining the District’s bond rating, being proactive in fiscal matters, and maximizing funds for student achievement; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has demonstrated Personal Development by remaining active in the Ohio Association of School Business Officials, attending seminars, and speaking at appropriate District-related meetings; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has progressed in his work toward Board goals in Accelerating Academic Achievement, Increasing Financial Stability and Transparency, Establishing and Maintaining a Safe, Orderly and Culturally Responsive Environment, and Keeping the Students We Have, Graduating More Students, Attracting More Students and Teaching Them All; and

WHEREAS, The Cincinnati Board of Education appreciates the service provided by Mr. Boyd in the management of the District’s finances; and

WHEREAS, The Treasurer has more than met expectations and has successfully assisted in taking the District to a higher student achievement level by maintaining a balanced budget, which enabled the District to receive an “Effective” rating on the Ohio Report Card; and

WHEREAS, The Board commends the work of the Treasurer and recommends a bonus in the amount of two thousand dollars; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Cincinnati Board of Education acknowledges his dedication and hard work within the District.

Eileen Cooper Reed, President Eve Bolton, Vice President Melanie Bates Catherine D. Ingram A. Chris Nelms Sean T. Parker Vanessa Y. White

Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that the Resolution Completing The Evaluation For Treasurer/CFO Jonathan L. Boyd be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.


RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE SCHOOL-WIDE POOLING FUND FROM THE GENERAL FUND, TITLE I, TITLE II-A, TITLE IV, AND IDEIA-B FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF FISCAL

YEAR 2010-11

WHEREAS, at the May 21, 2007 Board meeting the Cincinnati Board of Education authorized the establishment of School-Wide Pooling for all eligible schools; and

WHEREAS, the School-Wide Building Program Fund allows for the pooling of Federal, State, and local funds to be used to upgrade the overall instructional program of a school building where at least 40 percent of the children are from low-income families; and

WHEREAS, school districts are to initially record the individual federal grant receipts to the appropriate federal grant

fund and the portion to be used in the School-Wide Building Program should be transferred to the School-Wide Building Program Fund; and

WHEREAS, school districts should appropriate for and record a transfer-out of the contributing grant funds to the

School-Wide Building Program Fund; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that it is necessary to transfer

$140,380,087.01 to the School-Wide Pooling Fund from the following funds for the Fiscal Year 2010-11:

General Fund 0001 $123,603,076.05 Title I – Improving Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Students – Fund 0572

$ 9,095,000.00

Title I – ARRA Fund 0572

$ 1,661,500.00

Title II-A – Improving Teacher Quality Fund 0590

$ 2,995,400.96

IDEIA-B – Special Education (Students with Disabilities) Fund 0516

$ 3,025,110.00

TOTAL $140,380,087.01

Catherine D. Ingram

Ms. Ingram moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that the Resolution To Transfer Funds To The School-Wide Pooling Fund From The General Fund, Title I, Title II-A, Title IV, And IDEIA-B For The First And Second Quarters Of Fiscal Year 2010-11 be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.


FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, that to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Education during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, the following sums be and the same are hereby set aside and appropriated for the several purposes of which expenditures are to be made for and during said fiscal year. General Fund appropriations include permanent transfers necessary for debt service payments and for the Classroom Facilities Maintenance Fund:

GENERAL FUND $467,228,456.00 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

019 OTHER GRANTS 7,354,954.46 034 CLASSROOM FACILITIES Mtc 11,578,036.59 300 STUDENT ACTIV - NON STUD MGD 3,241,670.85 401 AUXILLIARY SERVICES 12,255,172.55 413 POST SECONDARY VOC ED 47.66 431 GIFTED EDUCATION 932.54 432 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYS 737,787.26 439 PUBLIC PRESCHOOL 185,361.93 440 ENTRY YEAR 57,931.06 451 DATA COMMUNICATION 236,271.63 461 VOCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT 5,996.16 463 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 344,241.51 499 MISCELLANEOUS STATE GRANTS 21,697.78 501 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 1,047,732.67 512 IMPACT AID (PL81-874) 361,136.69 516 TITLE VI-B 20,470,263.83 524 CARL PERKINS, VOCATIONAL ED 1,530,659.85 525 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY II-A 4,930,139.44 532 STATE STABILIZATION FUNDS 12,909,959.78 533 Title II Stimulus Tech. 709,388.57 536 Title I School Improvement 10,028,076.91 551 BILINGUIAL EDUCATION 276,774.98 572 TITLE 1 38,572,744.62 584 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS 8,352.45 587 EHA PREKINDERGARTEN 451,802.07 590 REDUCING CLASS SIZE 6,514,534.34 598 POOLED 152,211,135.00 599 MISC FED GRANTS 3,205,817.30

TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 289,248,620.48

BOND RETIREMENT FUNDS 79,835,692.54 CAPITAL PROJECTS

003 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT 21,326,753.69 004 BUILDING 62,187,728.16 005 REPLACEMENT 2,353.82 010 CLASSROOM FACILITIES 166,340,193.39

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 249,857,029.06


FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION (cont.)

ENTERPRISE

009 UNIFORM SCHOOL SUPPLY 350,039.62 011 ROTARY 231,668.00 006 FOOD SERVICE 12,712,064.19

TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 13,293,771.81 INTERNAL SERVICE

024 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SELF-INS 44,300,001.96 000 -

TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 44,300,001.96 FIDUCIARY FUNDS

007 EXP TRUST STUDENT MGD 1,086,317.11 008 TRUST FUNDS 1,064,426.73

TOTAL FIDUCIARY FUNDS 2,150,743.84 AGENCY FUNDS

200 STUDENT ACTIVITIES STUDENT MGD 115,776.64 - TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 115,776.64

$1,146,030,092.33

RESOLVED that this Board of Education as authorized by Section 3313.18 O.R.C., hereby dispenses with the adoption during the year of 2010-2011 of resolutions:

1. Authorizing the purchase or sale of property other than real estate, 2. Authorizing the employment, appointment, or confirmation of officers and employees, except as otherwise provided by

law, 3. Authorizing the payment of debts or claims, the salaries of Superintendent, teachers and other employees, 4. Approving warrants for the payment of any claim from school funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following guideline shall be used to control expenditures within the 2010-2011 Appropriations Resolution:

All charges to appropriations shall be controlled by monthly surveillance to provide throughout the fiscal year the continuation of personnel and non-personnel services within major appropriation categories.

Catherine Ingram


FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION (cont.)

Ms. Ingram moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Permanent Appropriations Resolution be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

SUSPENSION OF BOARD POLICY

Mrs. White moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that Board Policy No. 0165.1C, which requires agenda items be submitted to all members 48 hours prior to Board action, be suspended in order to present the following agenda item regarding a Resolution To Take Action Regarding Duke Energy. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

RESOLUTION THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI FOR RIGHTS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING DUKE ENERGY

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati (the “Board of Education” or “Customer”) owns real property and operates schools and ancillary facilities; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Facilities Master Plan (“Plan”) recommended by the Ohio School Facilities Commission and adopted by the Board of Education in May 2002, the Board of Education is completing the Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been a continuous Customer of Duke Energy of Ohio, Inc. (“DEO” or “Company”) for decades receiving service as approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (“PUCO”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education reasonably believes that DEO has misapplied its service regulations overcharging and failing to assist this Customer, and has recently withheld from local school districts and municipalities millions of dollars in personal property taxes; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes, directs and empowers the Treasurer of the Board of Education to take all actions necessary or appropriate to pursue recovery of funds from DEO. Melanie Bates


RESOLUTION BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CINCINNATI FOR RIGHTS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING DUKE ENERGY

(cont.) Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that the Resolution The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati For Rights To Take Action Regarding Duke Energy be approved as amended. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (7) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 4:30 PM at Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room. Wilson Military School Hershel Daniels, Jr., Visionary Trustee of Cincinnati Change, discussed with the Committee a proposal to open a Military Academy to serve the Cincinnati Public School district for grades six through twelve. Major classes of studies offered at the school would include: Communications, Computing, Finance, Food Service, Health, Heavy Equipment, Hospitality, Intelligence, Logistics, Military Police, Purchasing and Remote Piloted Vehicles. Additional classes of study would also be offered. The school will be newly built and located in the community of Mt. Auburn and serve approximately 1,789 students. Mr. Daniels would like to purchase the old School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) to use as a temporary school for the 2011-2012 school year, until the 2.5-year project is completed. Mr. Daniels proposed that CPS contract with Cincinnati Change as a sponsor to the school for the State of Ohio. The Committee advised Mr. Daniels to submit and review a proposal before the next SAC meeting on October 11, 2010. The Committee also advised Mr. Daniels to report on his strategy for recruiting students. School Restructuring This topic will be discussed at the SAC meeting on October 11, 2010 due to the unforeseen unavailability of Mr. Barry Sholack. Length of Instructional Time Committee member Bolton advised the Committee that CPS is in compliance with state standards for length of instructional time. Ms. Bolton reported that CPS’ time is shorter than other school districts in Southwest Ohio and would like the Administration to look into increasing the 178 days within the contract to 191 days. Assistant Superintendent Rothwell informed the Committee that he will bring a recommendation of lengthening instructional time to the SAC for review during the month October.


REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)

Other Business Dee Bardes, an SCPA parent, discussed with the Committee difficulties she was experiencing in trying to get approval for printing of a plaque to be displayed on the second floor of the new SCPA. The Committee assigned the Administration to look into the matter. At the Regular Board of Education meeting on September 13, the Committee will assign the Policy Committee to look into governance policies regarding the governance structure at schools with community partnerships. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 PM. Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons Melanie Bates, Chair Mary A. Ronan, Superintendent Eve Bolton Laura Mitchell, Deputy Superintendent Eileen Cooper Reed Tom Rothwell, Assistant Superintendent Michael Burson, Director of Facilities Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted as amended. Passed viva voce. President Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 4:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in Conference Room 1-A. House Bill 264 Update Melanie Frey, Regional Business Manager, Turner Facilities Management Solutions Ms. Frey advised the Committee that Bid Packages #3 (High-Efficiency Motor Upgrades); #5a (Gym Light Fixture Upgrades); #5b(Exterior Light Upgrades) and #5c (Lighting Control Upgrades) were well under budget and two purchase orders for electrical supplies will be included in the Treasurer’s Report at the September 27, 2010 Board meeting for approval. Resolutions for the award of construction contracts will be presented at the Board’s October 11, 2010 for approval. We may receive 100 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation for Bid Package #5. Tracking and Audit Report Eugene Ellington, CEO, Ellington Management Services Mr. Ellington presented his first Inclusion Report for successful bidders for the Chase School and Clark Montessori School building projects and discussed the process on how the report was generated. He will also provide monthly Inclusion Reports and a consolidated report on the workforce. Mr. Ellington will track change orders and payments to sub- and prime contractors.


REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (cont.)

There are eight schools left to bid that Mr. Ellington will be providing Inclusion Reports. Michael Burson, Facilities Director, advised the Committee that final review meetings have taken place with the Auditors and an Audit Report for Workforce Diversity from project inception to December 2009 will be included in the September 29, 2010 Board Briefs. Executive Session Melanie Bates moved and Chris Nelms seconded the motion to recess into Executive Session at 4:55 PM to Consider the Sale of Property at Competitive Bidding. The Committee reconvened to public session at 5:21 PM. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM. Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Committee of the Whole be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Reed declared the motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Universal breakfast is now offered to all elementary and high school students. 2. President Obama responded to a question from a sixth grade class at Roll Hill on Good Morning America concerning

extended school year.

REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by STRS, effective the first day of the month. This recommendation is being made because the employee has completed the term of their employment, or due to disability status, or by mutual agreement. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.) The following certificated employees have made application to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio. Shera M. Carlton Teacher – Sands Montessori Service November 1


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Indicates that an employee has been approved for a designated period of time for reasons such as study, medical or FMLA.) The Superintendent recommends granting the leave of absence, without pay, during the 2010-11 school year as requested by the following. Julie A. Byrne Speech Therapist Medical September 12

C. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher – Class VI (Doctorate Degree) Yejide S. Mack To: $59,575.87 From: $55,872.65 September 12

Teacher – Class V (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Matthew E. Henstridge To: $48,835.67 From: $46,640.39 September 12

Robert L. Hollifield 58,572.76 56,375.30 August 1

Frederick M. Johnston 75,316.71 73,119.27 August 1

Sheila Radtke 68,623.42 66,428.13 September 12

Melissa A. Ridley 68,623.42 66,428.13 September 12

Teacher – Class IV (Master’s Degree) Angela M. Kimberlin To: $66,428.13 From: $61,375.93 September 12

Helen M. Nucerino 59,393.29 55,026.33 September 12

Aisha N. Rudolph-Nurredin 40,608.68 36,905.47 September 12 D. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher – Class IV (Master’s Degree) Lisa Marie Clem To: .80 From: 1.00 September 2

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned work period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Teacher-In-Charge - $39.79 per hour (extended employment rate) – 50 hours

Cheryl Abney-Green Taft Elementary Tracey M. Lewis Virtual HS Michael E. Andrews Hartwell Marsha S. Marcus Ethel M. Taylor Monica Kay Austin Winton Montessori John J. Martella Rothenberg Denise M. Benge A to E-Primary Jennifer Mauch Rees E. Price Ronnie X. Black Bond Hill Jennifer McAdams Douglass Eugenia C. Bobb Hays-Porter Theresa McCall AMIS Cynthia M. Bodinski Ethel M. Taylor Marcus T. McGhee AWL Sandra E. Bogle South Avondale Jennifer J. McMullen Midway Dennis J. Boling Work Resource Ctr. Shirley A. Merritt-Johnson A to E-Primary Lea J. Brinker West Hi Engineering William R. Miller Virtual HS Christie L. Brown South Avondale Joseph L. Mitchell Riverview East Patricia Carr A to E-Primary Julie M. Neal Dater Montessori Barbara E. Cassidy Hughes Center Jodie Owens Winton Hills Lillie Cohn A to E-Primary Danielle N. Pankey Taft Elementary Lynn M. Collins Rockdale Denise N. Penn Douglass Mike Collopy College Hill Martha D. Presutti Riverview East Teresa A. Conley Roberts Viki Reid-Peoples Mt. Airy Karen L. Cook Covedale Melissa A. Ridley Winton Montessori Amy Cooley Cheviot Rosaland B. Robinson John P. Parker Michael M. Cregan Hoffman – Parham Joshua A. Roderer Clark Montessori Traci E. Cummings Dater Montessori Kelly J. Rozelle Taft High School La'Keisha Cunningham Roll Hill Kathleen M. Ruehl Sayler Park Kathy Damron College Hill Jennifer Sabatelli Rees E. Price Kenneth J. DeMann Roberts Deron B. Saylor Westwood Nico Love DiMarco North Avondale Holly Renee Saylor Sayler Park Margaret E. DiMuzio Carson School Mary E. Schlick Pleasant Ridge Mont Suzette C. Doll AWL Joseph E. Seiler Mt. Airy Michael A. Feist Quebec Heights Kimberly C. Shay Roselawn/Condon Jennifer Thompson Franzoi Dater High School Lisa J. Shelly Western Hills Univ. Kathleen M. Gerth Dater High School Carolyn Gaye Smith Covedale Mary L. Gibb Silverton June C. Smith Sands Montessori Murray W. Grace Juvenile Court Joan M. Sontag Sands Montessori Dawnetta L. Hayes Gamble Montessori Julia A. Stigler Roselawn/Condon Kraig S. Hoover Withrow University Jill N. Sunderman Silverton Lisa M. Houck Carson School Brenda J. Terrell Pleasant Hill Angela M. Houston Withrow University Robby Thompson Rockdale Leonetta A. Jackson John P. Parker Leona Tolliver Bond Hill Paula Jackson Roll Hill Michael D. Turner Taft High School Amy E. Johnson Pleasant Hill Heather R. Walsh Mt. Washington Demetra R. Jones Hoffman - Parham Nancy B. Walsh Quebec Heights Michael A. Jones Kilgour Gerald K. Warmack Shroder Donna F. Kavanaugh Kilgour Marcia L. Weaver Chase Mildred E. Kennedy Hughes Center Letitia D. West Mt. Washington Rose C. Kilgore Woodward Career Carl J. Wiers Clark Montessori Sheila L. King Rothenberg Patrick Wilde Hays-Porter Pamela Lamkin Western Hills Univ. Shawn E. Williams Pleasant Ridge Mont Gloria J. Lane Gamble Montessori Kinah A. Willis Chase Maria T. L. Lang AMIS William H. Woltering Westwood Sarah L. Langenderfer Fairview Kathy Wright Hughes STEM


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Coordinating Teacher - $34.11 per hour (in-service rate) Lead Teacher Professional Development – TES – 8 hours

Christie L. Brown Veronica K. Cotton Christine M. Knestrict

Wellyn F. Collins Donna F. Kavanaugh Jennifer A. Miller

Michelle L. Cosmah

Teacher - $34.11 per hour (extended employment rate) Parent Outreach for ELL Families – ELL Welcome Center – (Title III LEP) – 29 hours Mary Jo Montenegro-Miller*

Ohio Resident Educator – Teacher Programs - (Entry Year Mentors Grant) – 60 hours Maureen Andreadis*

Development of Online Coursework – Hughes – (Title IID EETT) – 40 hours

Timothy A. Kraus* Glen G. Schulte* Andries Van Der Bent*

Carol A. Schottelkotte* Frank W. Sedgwick* Mathematics Short Cycle Assessment Development – Test Admin – (GE Grant) – hours as indicated

Brenda D. Ball* 6 hours Peggy S. Marrs* 4 hours

Peiyan Berman* 10 hours Winona L. Oliver* 43 hours

Elizabeth Bronner* 11 hours Brenda S. Polis* 6 hours

Cashawn Brown* 34 hours Sheila Radtke* 50 hours

Judith M. Cochrane* 1 hour Jennifer Sabatelli* 5 hours

Tracie L. Ditchen* 7 hours Kimberly A. Traylor* 29 hours

Kamlesh Jindal* 2 hours Judy Trombly-Ganance* 13 hours

Kathleen M. Koch* 18 hours Michael J. Wathen* 19 hours

Science Short Cycle Assessment Development – Test Admin – (GE Grant) – 15 hours

Stephanie P. Bisher* Nicoele Christmon* Madeline Azwad Muhammad*

Reeta Broerman* Priscilla L. Copas* Denise M. Pfeiffer*

Christie L. Brown* Kamlesh Jindal* Julie A. Warmack* Teacher - $29.88 per hour (in-service rate) Second Language Acquisition Expert Cadre – (Title I) – 21 hours

Isabel Aranda-Hopp* Mary Tina Oancea* Natasha N. Taylor*

Geniene P. Delahunty* Alison L. Palassis* Susan E. Underwood*

Patrick J. McCarthy*


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Teacher - $29.88 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.) Culturally Responsive Practices – (Title I) – 25 hours

Wellyn F. Collins* Tamara S. Johnson* Danielle N. Pankey*

Julie A. Faller* Jennifer Mauch* Jan B. Phipps*

Laura Greene-White* Shirley A. Merritt-Johnson* Loretta Cummings Simpson*

Kathy W. Gross* Eunice Jean Miller* Lisa Smith*

Deborah D. Heath* Winona L. Oliver* Michael D. Turner* ACT Trainer of Trainers – (Title I) – 6 hours

Maureen Andreadis* Jocelynne Jason* Amy R. Randolph*

Christy M. Backley* Cheryle K. Kelleher* Jenifer Lee Ray*

Jean M. Balassone* Valecia A. Kelly* Jennifer Marie Reilly*

Christopher T. Behm* Erin M. Kenney* Shari L. Revels-Davis*

Susan E. Bilz* Richard J. Knudsen* Alfred L. Rizzo*

Clyde W. Carter Jr. * Michael J. Kraemer* Karen L. Sampson*

LaShanda T. Chapel* Mary Kay Kunkel* Mary Ann Schnieders*

Leighton L. Connor* Justin A. Leach* Rita M. Seifert*

Diana L. Crawford* Maria T. Lee-Alvarez* Brigette Ann Shell*

Grace M. Daniels* Joyce M. Lewis* Lisa R. Sims*

Joyce A. Daugherty* Sandra K. Lewis* Stephen J. Sinden*

Brandon D. Digiantonio* Marsha McDonald-Wheeler* Mary D. Staun*

Edward E. Ehlinger* Clinton J. McElroy* Wayne M. Stevens*

Belinda A. Folsom* Dennis J. McFadden* Elizabeth M. Thole*

Jennifer Thompson Franzoi* Sara C. McGuire-Jay* Karen S. Trowbridge*

Robert W. Girton* William R. Miller* Michael D. Turner*

Elise M. Gleberman* Sheryl L. Mobley-Brown* Andries Van Der Bent*

Brenda Gold* Mary E. Morgan-Peter* Joshua J. Vogt*

Stephen C. Grimm* Kimya M. Moyo* Jane K. Weitze*

Julie A. Hallabrin* Raymond E. Nephew* Mary T. Wertheimer*

John P. Hassel* William S. Norman* Julia M. Wiant*

Elizabeth A. Henderson* Mary K. O'Donnell-Good* Carl J. Wiers*

Donald Jay Hess* Gloria Ononye* Amy D. Williams*

Arlene M. Holden* Walter R. Orme* Clarice E. Williams*

Anna E. Hutchinson* Sondra C. Parsons* Dawn S. Williams*

Debra S. Hutchinson* Martha D. Presutti* Diana M. Williams-Harris*

Dorothy A. James* S. David Price* Tong Yu*


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Teacher - $29.88 per hour (summer rate) Summer Bridge – Withrow Intl. – (Title I) – 40 hours Melissa A. Bohmer* Home Instructor - $27.81 per hour (extended employment rate)

Paula L. Davis 50 hours Lateefah Nawal Kituku 31 hours

Maureen Dowdy 28 hours Yolanda Bunch Smith 300 hours

Meredith Grimes-Trotter 50 hours Gerald K. Warmack 50 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2010-11. Payment will be as provided under the Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount shown as maximum salary. Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates 50% time. Funding is from the General Fund. The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives notice of non-reemployment for the ensuing school year. Name School Position Amount Jacqueline R. Anderson Roselawn/Condon Middle School Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Sharon M. Bachman Hughes Center Sr Hi Academics Coach 1595.93 Sandra Bennett-Poettker Covedale Elem Student Council Advisor 622.80 Robert W. Birk Hughes Center High School Technology Coord 700.66 @ Sandra E. Bogle South Avondale MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Reeta Broerman Roselawn/Condon MS Club Advisor 311.40 @ Ronnda D. Cargile Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Clifford C. Carter Hughes Center High School Test Coordinator 544.95 @ Barbara E. Cassidy Hughes Center High School Test Coordinator 544.95 @ Barbara E. Cassidy Hughes Center Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 1401.32 Barbara E. Cassidy Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 311.40 Jared Lamar Ceaser South Avondale MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Patricia G. Chamberlain Silverton Elem Student Council Advisor 685.08 # La'Keisha Cunningham Roll Hill MS Club Advisor 622.80 Joseph Dollenmeyer South Avondale MS Hd Football Coach A 3168.54 # Alexa Fulmer Roselawn/Condon MS Head Basketball Coach 1167.76 @ Angela Gordon Hughes Center Sr Hi Newspaper Advisor 1712.73 # Audrey J. Gover Silverton Elem Choral Director 685.08 # Sara A. Haworth Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Nancy W. Holtkamp Silverton Elem Club Advisor 622.80 Elena P. Ivanova Roselawn/Condon MS Choral Director 1027.62 #


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Name School Position Amount Sharon D. Kelly Silverton Elem Club Advisor 685.08 # Mildred E. Kennedy Hughes Center Sr Hi Class Advisor-11th Grade 1089.90 Mildred E. Kennedy Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 685.08 # Richard W. Kerdolff Roselawn/Condon MS Club Advisor 311.40 #@ Cheryl S. Kerscher Riverview East Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Cynthia Luckey AWL Middle School Technology Coord 622.80 Carol V. Lynn Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 311.40 @ Marcus T. McGhee AWL MS Head Basketball Coach 2569.07 # Cynthia A. Miller-Wehrle Westwood MS Student Council 934.20 Kathleen S. Mitchell Roselawn/Condon Middle School Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Kerry M. Olthaus Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor 622.80 Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Head Basketball Coach 2569.07 # Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Intramurals Coach 1712.73 # Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Volleyball Coach 1541.45 # Nicole L. Raley Woodward Career Sr Hi Academics Coach 1755.52 # Jennifer Marie Reilly Riverview East Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 1401.32 Rebecca L. Richmond Riverview East MS Asst Volleyball Coach 934.20 Deron B. Saylor Westwood Middle School Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Mary E. Shannon Westwood Middle School Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Mary E. Shannon Westwood Middle School Technology Coord 622.80 Maryellen P. Shell Midway MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Antonio L. Smith Roll Hill MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Britt T. Smith Riverview East Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Andrea L. Sponsler Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor 622.80 James A. Stallworth Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Douglas M. Stevens Hughes Center High School Technology Coord 700.66 @ Jill N. Sunderman Silverton Elementary Technology Coord 622.80 Lannis J. Timmons Woodward Career Sr Hi Varsity Basketball Coach 4559.22 # Cynthia B. Tisue Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bowl) 622.80 Cynthia B. Tisue Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Inventors) 622.80 Christine Todd Covedale Elem Club Advisor 685.08 Kent E. Underwood Silverton Elem Club Advisor 685.08 Andries Van Der Bent Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Letitia D. West Mt. Washington Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Nancy S. Wetterer Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 342.54 #@ Jennifer R. Williams Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor (Gifted Club) 311.40 @ Jennifer R. Williams Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor (NHS) 622.80


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Name School Position Amount Seth L. Williams Aiken College Sr Hi Hd Freshman Football CH 2880.49 Fredrick Willis Riverview East Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 5737.60 William H. Woltering Westwood Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Kathy Wright Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor 685.08 # Sharon Wright-Benford Hughes Center Sr Hi Activities Coordinator 622.80 John P. Zulli Covedale Elem Choral Director 685.08 # John P. Zulli Covedale Elem Instrumental Director 685.08 #

F. APPOINTMENT (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2010-11 school year, subject to the possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is September 28, 2010. Substitute Teacher – Retiree – $114.29 per day Charles G. Houghton

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $115.98 per day Stephen P. Ellison Katrina J. Melton Melvin D. Levett

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $102.54 per day Jacob C. Brown Sandra B. Parks Sarah A. Skeggs

Kaitlyn J. Frisch Princess Powe

G. CHANGE IN STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher – Class IV (Master’s Degree) Laurie Davis $46,640.39 August 16 Class III Sub

Teacher - Class III (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Julie A. Harris $58,042.18 August 18 Class III Sub

Michelle B. Siefke 49,974.14 August 26 Class III Sub

Paisley Camille Starbuck 36,905.47 September 16 Class III Sub


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) G. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.) Teacher - Class II (Bachelor’s) Whitney R. Barrett $36,905.47 September 16 Class III Sub

William Andrew Houston 36,905.47 September 14 Class III Sub

Substitute Teacher – Retiree – $114.29 per day Fredrick Willis September 28 Instructor Assistant

H. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY INITIATIVE SCHOOLS WHO MET ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) Rockdale

Amy D. Jones Harrigan 400.00

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.) The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio. Stephen Russell Stockhandler January 1, 2011

B. RESIGNATION (Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.) The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated. Otis Green Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 8 Shauna Holt Paraprofessional Other Employment October 14 Erika Thierauf Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 24 C. SERVICES COMPLETED (Marks the end of a temporary assignment.) The services of the following, temporarily appointed, have been completed effective as indicated. Svetlana Petrova University Student September 24 Thanh-An Sam University Student September 17


RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) D. DISMISSAL (Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.) The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed. Venita L. Green-Lovell Custodian 1 September 28 Elisha Reed Custodian 1 September 28 E. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Indicates that an employee has been approved for a designated period of time for reasons such as study, medical or FMLA.) The Superintendent recommends granting the leave of absence, without pay, as requested by the following. Deidre Coleman Paraprofessional Medical September 8 Diane Thomas Paraprofessional Study August 17 F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position Amount Doris Boaz Hughes Sr. Hi Club Advisor – Special Olympics $ 311.40@ Sylvia Campbell Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Drill Team 1167.77 Brenda Clark AWL MS Test Coord 1027.62 Lisa Davis Silverton Elem Booknet Coord 685.08 Luong Duong Riverview East Sr. Hi Technology Coord 1401.32 Luong Duong Riverview East MS Technology Coord 622.80 Kathryn Graves Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor – Rosey Reader 311.40@ Jane Hader Covedale Elem Club Advisor – Brain Bowl 622.80 Dwayne Harrell Roll Hill MS Head Football Coach 3168.54# Debbra Johnson Silverton Elem Test Coord 1027.62# Deborah Luedeker Mt. Washington MS Club Advisor – Tutor 622.80 Sherrie Robinson Hughes Sr. Hi Cheerleader Coach 1401.32 Holly Simikonis Roberts MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Katherine Tepe Covedale Elem Club Advisor – Inventors & Scientist 622.80 Jongi Turney Roll Hill MS Choral Director 934.20 Jongi Turney Roll Hill Elem Test Coord 934.20 Chonese Williams Roll Hill MS Head Basketball Coach – Girls 2335.52


RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) G. APPOINTMENT The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following on the dates indicated and at the appropriate rate of pay calculated pursuant to the current salary schedule. These appointments are in compliance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Auxiliary Clerk (Unclassified) Julie Keairns $14.21 hr. Auxiliary Services September 28 Substitute Sign Language Interpreter Josephine Greco $23.86 hr. Various September 21 Custodian 1 (Casual) Jonathan Frederick $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Roger Hambrick $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Michael Hunter $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Charles Owens $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Jeffery Thompson $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Waymon West $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Alexander Williams $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Kimberly Williams $13.71 hr. Various September 28 Substitute Food Service Helper Susanna Antrobus $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Theresa Collins $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Ella Hinkston $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Jennifer Rodeffer $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Javier Villanueva $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Gail Weidl $10.22 hr. Various September 28 Special Duty Police Cara Day $31.00 hr. Various September 28 Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position Amount Rhonda Craig Woodward Sr. Hi Var Basketball Coach $4559.24 Michael Crump Roberts MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Jake Kallgren Riverview East Sr. Hi Res Football Coach 2868.02 Thomas Moore Midway MS Head Football Coach 2880.49 Raeshon Mansoor Woodward Sr. Hi Asst Var Basketball Coach 3114.02 Willie Thomas Riverview East MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42


RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) H. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY INITIATIVE SCHOOLS WHO MET ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) Douglass

Shaana L. Bradley 1,000.00 Rockdale

Christina L. McCann 1,000.00 Alana L. Weathers 1,000.00 Rothenberg

Tiffany S. Grissom 1,000.00 Heather M. Hisle 1,000.00 Taft Elementary

Sabrina Donaldson 1,000.00 Melanie Fish 1,000.00

Mary A. Ronan Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Ingram moved and Mr. Parker seconded the motion that the Revised Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (6) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER 1. Agreements with Consultants – That the Treasurer be authorized to execute agreements with the following

consultants:

Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source

a. Books in Action – To provide interactive dramatic instructive experiences for students and teachers to enhance literacy through dramatic instruction and to introduce the fundamentals of drama to preschoolers.

The Performance Gallery October, 2010 - May, 2011 $16,000 Fund 0587

Early Childhood Budget

b. Due Process Consultant – To provide assistance with discipline issues for CPS students in grades 4 – 12 at A2E/S.

Sara Schoettmer September 28, 2010 – June 1,

2011 $40,000 General Fund

Due Process Budget


REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

1. Agreements with Consultants (cont.)

c. Time II Advocate – To improve student achievement and reduce A2E/S students.

Time II Advocate for Children and Families

October 1, 2010 – May 1, 2011

$35,000 Fund 0536 Title I ARRA

d. Parent Coordinator – To increase parent participation for parents and students at Woodward.

Dennis Bettis September 28, 2010 – May 25, 2011

$26,632.34 Fund 0573 SIG Grant

2. Receipt of Donation from A. Levinson, USPIRVATECOMPANIES, Adath Israel Congregation, J. Neeb, Z.

Makrauer, B. Ente, S. Reis, and J. Lenenson – That record be made of the receipt of several donations totaling $1,050 from A. Levinson, USPIRVATECOMPANIES, Adath Israel Congregation, J. Neeb, Z. Makrauer, B. Ente, S. Reis, and J. Lenenson to Winton Hills Academy. The donations are to be used for the students and staff at Winton Hills. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

3. Receipt of aDonation from Target – That record be made of the receipt of a donation in the amount of $71.12 from

Target to Silverton Elementary. The donation is to be used to purchase miscellaneous supplies and materials. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

4. Receipt of Donations from Target – That record be made of a donation of $146.49 from Target to Covedale

Elementary. The donation is to be used for the Covedale Elementary student incentives program to purchase miscellaneous supplies and materials. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

5. Receipt of Donation from Target – That record be made of the receipt of two donations in the amount of $84.32 and

$28.47 from Target to Westwood Elementary. The donation is to be used for Westwood’s student Incentives program to purchase miscellaneous supplies and materials. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

6. Receipt of aDonation from American Bottling Corp. – That record be made of a donation in the amount of $101.85

from American Bottling Corp to Woodward Career & Technical High School. The donation is to be used to support the students and staff at Woodward Career & Tec This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

7. Receipt of Donation from Management & Training Corp. – That record be made of the receipt a donation of $167

from Management & Training Corp. to Woodward Technical High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion to assist the students and staff. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

8. Receipt of Donation from Wal-Mart – That record be made of the receipt a donation of $500 from Wal-Mart to

Woodward Technical High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion to assist the students and staff. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

9. Agreement with TruStaff Personnel Services – That the Treasurer be authorized to execute a contract for RN, LPN,

and Health Aid services with TruStaff Personnel Services. These services will be contracted on an as needed basis at an hourly rate of $30.60 for the period beginning October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Funding is from IDEIA – B ARRA.

10. Western Nursing Services – That the Treasurer be authorized to execute acontract for RN, LPN, and Health Aid

services with Western Nursing Services. These services will be contracted on an as needed basis at an hourly rate of $33.00 for the period beginning October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Funding is from IDEIA – B ARRA.



11. Assignment – That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board

Member Service Fund. The balance in the Board Member Service Fund before the following assignment is $12,354.65. A. Chris Nelms National School Boards Association (NSBA) 71st Annual Conference San Francisco, CA – April 9-11, 2011

12. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office – That the following invoices be

approved for payment:

a.. Crawford – Professional services provided for third party administration for the month of July 2010.

$ 639.60

b. Frost Brown Todd – Professional services provided for personnel litigation for the month of August 2010.

$ 3,802.57

c. McCaslin, Imbus & McCaslin – Professional services provided for personnel litigation for the month of August 2010.

$ 1,500.00

13. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI) – That the following invoices be approved for payment:

a. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Facilities

Masterplan Real Estate Work for the month of July 2010.

$ 2,791.85

b. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Roosevelt School Litigation for the month of July 2010.

$ 4,910.75

c. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Mark Yanik et al. v. City of Siverton and Board of Education of the School District of Cincinnati for the month of July 2010.

$ 277.20

d. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Hughes Asbestos Insurance Claim for the month of July 2010.

$ 457.05

e. Manley Burke – Professional counsel services provided for Eminent Domain Special Counsel for the month of August 2010.

$ 5,119.04

f. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for New Evanston Pre-K through 8 School for the month of July 2010.

$ 528.00

g. Thomas H. Bergman & Assoc., LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Real Estate for the month of August 2010.

$ 2,775.00

14. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Settlement from Turner Construction – The administration recommends

acknowledgment of the receipt of payment from Turner Construction in the amount of $3,757.31. Turner received the monies in settlement of a class action insurance suit. To be deposited in Fund 0004.



LATE REQUEST

15. Agreement With Neace Lukens – That the Treasurer be authorized to purchase from Neace Lukens student accident

insurance for those participating in school sponsored extracurricular programs in grades K-12. This is an excess policy requiring those with insurance to utilize those benefits first before applying to the districts carrier for costs over and above those covered by the primary carrier. The annual premium for the period of August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011 is not to exceed $55,000. Funding is from the General Fund – Athletic Office Budget.

16. Agreement with Project Grad – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Project Grad to

provide a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant-funded afterschool program at Western Hills University High School. The total amount of compensation is not to exceed $180,000 dollars to support afterschool program staff and activities. The agreement period is July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Funding is from Fund 19 - Misc. Local.

AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

17. The Superintendent recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund:

EETT GRANT (Enhancing Education Through Technology)

Software

a. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Technologies

Cheviot, Rees E. Price, Ethel M. Taylor & Westwood

$ 68,892.00

Explanation – Second and final year for the HMHLT Riverdeep learning management software for the listed schools as required by the EETT Grant

HB 264

Gymnasium Light Fixtures

b. Diversified Supply, Inc. Various Schools $ 83,496.00

Explanation – As authorized by the April 12, 2010 resolution for sale of School Energy Conservation Improvements bonds, this purchase order covers the purchase of Gymnasium Lighting as negotiated with Diversified Supply, Inc., a certified Minority Business Enterprise. Per resolution section 11, competitive bidding requirements were waived for the energy conservation measures.

LED Parking Lot Fixtures

c. B&S Electric Supply Co., Inc. Various Schools $ 364,132.72 Explanation – As authorized by the April 12, 2010 resolution for sale of School Energy Conservation Improvements bonds, this purchase order covers the purchase of LED Parking Lot Fixtures as negotiated with B&S Electric Supply Co., Inc., a certified Minority Business Enterprise. Per resolution section 11, competitive bidding requirements were waived for the energy conservation measures.



AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS (cont.)

GENERAL FUND& FUND 19 - PERKINS

Computers

d. Apple Computer Inc. R. A. Taft Information Technology High School

$ 89,900.00

Explanation – One hundred (100) iMac Computers, keyboards and mice to replace and upgrade older and non-functioning computers in the computer labs. Order placed to guarantee special pricing valid through 9/17/10. Forty (40) computers charged to R. A. Taft General fund and sixty (60) computers charged to Perkins fund.

TITLE IID

Computers

e. Apple Computer Inc. Academy of World Languages $ 75,227.26 Explanation – Two (2) MacBook Labs (20 computers per lab), forty (40) MacBooks and four (4) iPads and accessories for general classroom use (ARRA Grant)

FOR BOARD INFORMATION 18. Agreements with Consultants – The Treasurer has executed agreements with the following consultants/organizations:

Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source a. Supporting Excellence in Teacher Delivery Systems - To improve teacher delivery systems for 20 teachers at Walnut

Hills. Elizabeth Ann Shank September 20, 2010 –

December 21, 2010 $2,500 General Fund

Walnut Hills Budget b. Supporting Excellence in Teacher Delivery Systems - To improve teacher delivery systems for 20 teachers at Walnut

Hills.

Ellen Layne September 20, 2010 – December 21, 2010

$2,500 General Fund Walnut Hills Budget

c. Fencing Club – To teach the art of fencing for ten to twenty students at Walnut Hills High School.

Duane C Orlemann October 5, 2010 – April 26, 2011

$5,000 Fund 0300 Student Activities Fund

19. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center for contracted services of an experienced K-8 Attendance Program to work directly with Rothenberg. Based on the determination of Attendance for the 2009-10 school year this program will help raise the attendance percentage for 2010-11 school year. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $20,200 for the period of September 28, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Funding is from Fund 0537 School Improvement Grant (SIG).



FOR BOARD INFORMATION

LATE REQUEST 20. Agreements with Consultants – The Treasurer has executed agreements with the following consultants/organizations:

Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source a. Human Resources Analyst for Civil Service – To perform job analysis and Civil Service test preparation.

Margaret Key September 21, 2010 – June 30, 2011

$4,236 General Fund HR Budget

b. Technology Integration – To assist with imaging and synchronization of Macs and I pads and to provide training and

professional development to staff and students at Woodward Career Tech.

Dan Larkin, Jr. August 31, 2010 – October 8, 2010

$3,000 Fund 0573 SIG Grant

c. Technology Integration – To assist with imaging and synchronization of Macs and I pads and to provide training and

professional development to staff and students at Woodward Career Tech.

Nelson Pierce, Jr. August 31, 2010 – October 8, 2010

$3,000 Fund 0573 SIG Grant

21. Agreement with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates – That the Treasurer has entered into an agreement with Jobs for

Cincinnati Graduates to conduct an intensive job development and public relations campaign with employers and the community to encourage and facilitate the hiring of JCG graduates. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $15,000 for the 2010 - 11 school year. Funding is from the General Fund - Woodward Career and Technical High School Budget.

Jonathan L. Boyd Treasurer/CFO

Mr. Nelms moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that the Report of the Treasurer be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, White, President Reed (6) Noes: None President Reed declared the motion carried.


OTHER BUSINESS 1. Kudos: To the sign language interpreters: Pilar Jones and Tina Osalio. 2. OSBA Board of Trustees Representative: Ms. Ingram is resigning her appointment as the Board’s OSBA representative

this school year. Nomination for a new representative will occur at a Board meeting in October.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. Administration: Meet with Board member, Mrs. Bates to clarify the assignment regarding the process/procedure for

reviewing Charter School models. 2. Partnership/Public Engagement Committee: Review/clarify the process in which the public can express their opinions

and concerns in a public forum.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 8:27 P.M.

Catherine D. Ingram Treasurer Pro Tempore

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