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February 12 2018 BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO PROCEEDINGS BUSINESS MEETING February 12, 2018 Table of Contents Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Report of the Policy Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . . . . 96 Report of the Student Achievement Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . 100 Report of the Finance Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . . . . 105 Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 114 A Resolution Approving Students Eligible for Subsidy (Reimbursement in Lieu of Transportation) for the 2017-18 School Year . . . . . . . . . . 115 Report of the Superintendent Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Report of the Treasurer I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 II. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 III. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 IV. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 V. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 VI. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 VII. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 VIII. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 IX. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 X. Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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February 12 2018

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

February 12, 2018

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Report of the Policy Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . . . . 96

Report of the Student Achievement Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . 100

Report of the Finance Committee January 18, 2018 . . . . . . . . . 105

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 114

A Resolution Approving Students Eligible for Subsidy (Reimbursement in Lieu of

Transportation) for the 2017-18 School Year . . . . . . . . . .

115

Report of the Superintendent

Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . .

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Report of the Treasurer

I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

II. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

III. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

IV. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

V. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

VI. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

VII. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

VIII. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

IX. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

X. Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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February 12 96 2018

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 ILC

at

the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:36 p.m.,

President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Messer, Moroski, Timmons, President Jones (7)

Absent: None

Superintendent Laura Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer second 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 February 13, 2018.

Special Public Meeting – January 31, 2018

Business Meeting – January 31, 2018

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 11:30 am at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board

Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Policy Committee Members

Melanie Bates, Eve Bolton, Mike Moroski

Administration/Staff

Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood; Aaron Childs, Legal Intern; Joyce Fischer, Secretary to the

Superintendent; Joshua Hardin, Director, Athletics; Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development; Dan Hoying,

General Counsel; Bill Moehring, Chief Operating Officer; Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent; Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief

Information Officer

Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents

Marlena Brookfield, Craig Rozen

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Election of Committee Chair

Mike Moroski nominated Melanie Bates as Committee Chair. Eve Bolton seconded the nomination. Ms. Bates accepted and was

elected Chair of the Committee for year 2018

Policy Committee Meeting Schedule

The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM.

Policy 5111.10 – Students Experiencing Homelessness

Dan Hoying, General Counsel, reiterated and updated the Committee regarding Policy 5111.01 – Students Experiencing Homelessness.

He informed the group about their concern of students experiencing homelessness and their “school of origin,” especially language that

refers to what happens when families and the District disagree on what school is determined to be in the student’s best interest.

Mr. Hoying reported that once a student becomes homeless, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act mandates that the student can remain

enrolled in their school of origin. The District is also responsible for transporting the students. He also advised that costs for

transportation are shared when the school is outside of the yellow bus zone. The District also gets reimbursed from McKinney-Vento

Act federal funds.

Ms. Bolton expressed concern about the policy needing to be clearer around students remaining in their school of origin when they

move place to place and language that may suggest that the District is choosing where the student will attend school instead of being in

their school of origin.

Mr. Hoying reported that under Ohio law, students who move into the District would be able to enroll into their neighborhood school.

The McKinney-Vento Act would still give students the right to remain in their school of origin.

Committee Chair Bates expressed concern about the bulk of homeless students attending schools in the District that may have

disabilities and those schools not having resources to address their needs as well as the needs of the families.

ACTION: The Administration will align the District’s policy on students with disabilities with the Students Experiencing

Homelessness policy.

ACTION: General Counsel, due to the availability of information, will provide the Committee with an update on where the

majority of students experiencing homelessness live in the district.

ACTION: The policy will be revised to make sure “students experiencing homelessness” is consistent throughout the document.

Mr. Hoying reminded the group about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care and

the District’s responsibility in serving those students. A portion of the act is as follow:

To counteract the educational disruption caused by mobility, the McKinney-Vento Act provides students experiencing

homelessness with the right to continue attending the school of origin or enroll in any public school that non-homeless

students who live in the same attendance area are eligible to attend, according to the student’s best interest [42 U.S.C. §

11432(g)(3)(A)]. https://nche.ed.gov/

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Magnet Lottery Diversity Analysis for Preschool Data by Charts

Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer, re-presented the Committee with the below simplified chart of her Magnet Lottery

Diversity Analysis summary. The same data was presented at the November 6, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

The analysis is to show the impact of changing from a first-come, first-serve enrollment process to the lottery process and how the

change relates to racial and economic diversity at the highest demand Magnet schools: Dater Montessori, Fairview-Clifton German

Language School; North Avondale Montessori, and Sands Montessori. Those schools were chosen due to wait lists, campouts and lack

of diversity.

Ms. Trimble-Oliver reported that enrollment for kindergarten non-white students increased from 50 percent to 53 percent. Preschool for

the same population increased from 49 percent to 54 percent. Ms. Trimble-Oliver stated that these increases are an indicator of racial

diversity in those four magnet schools.

ACTION: Ms. Bolton advised the Administration to look at diversity at all of the magnet elementary schools and high schools.

ACTION: Committee Chair Bates advised Public Affairs to get this information out to the public.

ACTION: Ms. Bates advised the Administration to investigate the amount of Title dollars that are lost at the four schools that have

foundations. General Counsel will report back to the Committee about schools that want to start foundations.

ACTION; The Policy Committee will determine and discuss what policies may be needed about schools starting foundations.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will make an assignment to the Finance Committee to address schools that have and will be

starting foundations.

ACTION; Mr. Hoying will provide the Policy Committee with a copy of Policy 9211 – District Support Organizations and Policy

9212 – Non School Organizations for discussion at the February 15, 2018 Policy Committee meeting. The Committee

will decide which committee is appropriate to review the policies.

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Pleasant Ridge Montessori (PRM) Enrollment Process

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent, reported that the enrollment process is similar to neighborhood enrollment process. Students who

live in their neighborhood can attend their neighborhood school, per the Board’s enrollment policy, although the principal can provide

students with an option to attend Silverton Paideia Academy or Woodford Paideia Academy, due to those schools being close to the

neighborhood. Some parents are not taking this option, and due to demand, those options may not be available in the future.

Mr. Myles informed the Committee that the waiting list at Pleasant Ridge, if there is space, would be for those students who live outside

the attendance zone of the school. He also reported that more schools will have a waiting list due to increases in enrollment. Chase and

Rothenberg Preparatory Academy, as years go by, may also have a waiting list.

ACTION: Mr. Myles and Ms. Trimble-Oliver will provide analysis of what neighborhoods students are coming from to attend

PRM, Silverton and Woodford Paideia. Woodford is asking to move from being a magnet school to a neighborhood

school. They will present the report at the February 15, 2018 Policy Committee meeting.

Athletics

The Committee continued discussions and review of the draft “Spectator Code of Conduct,” regarding spectator behavior at District

sponsored events. Josh Hardin, District Athletic Director, reiterated that the Committee’s request was to broaden the language beyond

athletics, as well as looking into athletic programs at the elementary level.

The Committee, at its December 4, 2017 Policy Committee meeting, advised Mr. Hardin to also include an opening within the Code.

The Committee recommended that Mr. Hardin include language that references spectator events outside of athletics.

Ms. Bates advised Mr. Hardin to include language that pertains to student behavior at non-CPS spectator site events where CPS students

are in attendance.

The Committee advised that the Code is more procedure than policy. Ms. Bolton informed the group that the Code of Conduct should

be reviewed in the Student Achievement Committee as it is a responsibility of that Committee according to Board Protocol.

Mr. Moroski advised the Administration to replace within the document the word “sportsmanship” with the word “behavior.”

Mr. Hardin informed the Committee about the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct and CPS’s 2016-2017 Athletic Department Policy

Manual and Coaches Handbook for grades 7-12. Ms. Bolton informed the group that these documents should also be reviewed in the

Student Achievement Committee as they are a responsibility of that Committee according to Board Protocol.

Mr. Hardin is working with Public Affairs and Athletic Directors, internally and externally to update the documents.

ACTION: Continued review of the document will take place in the Student Achievement Committee.

Committee Work Plan – Review and Update

Mr. Hoying reported that Superintendent Mitchell’s leadership team is reviewing Board policies through the lens of “equity.” The

Policy workplan will run parallel to the Administrations work.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying and Ms. Bolton will review the current three-year workplan to determine where the Committee is in its

review of the policies. The discussion will continue at the February 15, 2018 Policy Committee meeting.

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Other Business

ACTION: Ms. Bates inquired about what the law is regarding written procedures. Do they need to be published? Mr. Hoying will

research the question and inform the Board at the February 15, 2018 Policy Committee meeting.

Mr. Moroski informed the group that a sophomore student from Xavier University who is interested in educational policy will be

attending Policy Committee meetings to provide assistance as needed.

Mr. Moroski inquired about the process for request of an alcohol waiver due to a request from a community member for use of alcohol

for an event at the Rawson estate. The member was told that alcohol could not be served at that location.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will discuss parameters for request of waivers for venues that are not school related. Would

there be a need to approve a waiver? Would there be a permanent waiver for some foundations based on the location of

the event? The Committee will discuss Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities that addresses use of alcohol at CPS

facilities, at the February 15, 2018 Policy Committee meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons

Melanie Bates, Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Eve Bolton Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development

Mike Moroski Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources

Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 2:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education

Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Student Achievement Committee Members

Chairperson Eve Bolton, Mike Moroski, Lannis Timmons

Administration/Staff

Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent; Brittney Cousins, Coordinator, Curriculum, Career

Based Learning; Anna Hutchinson, Director, Curriculum and Instruction; Justin Leach, Social Studies Manager; Kayla Ritter Rickels,

College Manager, Curriculum Department

Community Members/Parents

Tom Conlan, Kate Eisenpress, Marlena Brookfield, Dean W. Beebe

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(cont.)

Election of Committee Chair

Mike Moroski nominated Eve Bolton as Committee Chair. Lannis Timmons seconded the nomination. Ms. Bolton accepted and was re-

elected Chair of the Committee for year 2018.

Committee Meeting Schedule

The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 2:30 PM.

Committee Work Plan

Ms. Bolton provided the Administration with Board Policy 0150 – Responsibilities of the Student Achievement Committee and the

SAC’s previous workplan.

Ms. Bolton advised the Administration and the SAC to review the work-plan for items that need to be removed and added. The plan

will represent the work of the Administration and the SAC.

ACTION: The Committee will discuss the plan at the February 15, 2018 SAC meeting.

Administration’s Insights on Anticipated SAC Issues

Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent, will provide insights about graduation efforts during her Performance Matters Platform and

Implementation update further down the agenda.

College and Career Curriculum Update

Kayla Ritter Rickels, College Manager, Curriculum Department, updated the Committee on College Readiness, College Access and

College Success.

College Readiness

She reported that students need to be academically, emotionally and socially prepared to enter college and be on campus.

College Access

Students need to be able to move through the application process and be aware of what is available to them. This can be achieved by

working with counselors and the type of programming and instruction in the classrooms.

College Success

Partnering with post-secondary and community members plays a part in student success. Those entities can follow up with students

to ensure that they get enrolled and supported. Availability of funds is also key to making sure students have access to dollars that are

available to them and that those students know about universities that offer funding for their education.

Ms. Ritter Rickels reported that Ohio higher education institutions are now performance based budget mandated. They are looking at

retention as well as freshman enrollment. This will ensure that students stay enrolled.

She updated the Committee on pilots that Curriculum is doing to impact student college enrollments and careers. She also reported that

the Cincinnati Pride Grant is another layer being used to assist students with funding their education.

The Cincinnati Pride Grant, in combination with federal, state and institutional aid, equals the full cost of tuition and a book allowance

for those graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) admitted into University of Cincinnati academic programs who might not

otherwise be able to afford a college education. The grant recognizes UC’s long-standing partnership with the Cincinnati Public School

System and reaffirms its commitment to CPS’s students. https://financialaid.uc.edu/sfao/cpg.html

Ms. Ritter Rickels reported that Curriculum is working towards building a college consortium that will bring regional college

institutions together to talk about partnering to support students and help them understand options available to them to attend college.

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(cont.)

Career Based Learning (CBL)

Brittney Cousins, Coordinator, Curriculum, Career Based Learning, informed the Committee about Career Based Learning in areas of

Advisory, CBL Activities and Employment.

Advisory

She reported that she is looking at advisory for grades 3 through 12. The goal is to ensure that students are monitoring their academics,

building community in the classroom, planning for their post-secondary success, and visioning for their future.

She advised that grades 3 through 6 are more traditional classrooms that are facilitated by the teacher. The high schools are student

centered and student driven. Learning management systems are used and Naviance is used for career and post-secondary planning.

Ms. Cousins informed the Committee that Advisory is meeting the needs of the students, but some improvement is needed. There is a

need to add more experiences that match what students are learning in the younger grades. She advised that Advisory for high school

students needs to be more student centered and teacher facilitated.

Career Based Learning

Ms. Cousins reported that students in grade 9 start career readiness with a “speaker series,” video. In person speakers are used to

educate students on career fields with a focus on the journey.

Students in grade 10 are offered business training and hold mini workshops to practice learning “soft skills” (communication,

productivity, punctuality).

The District will bring in its partner, the Business-Education Connectivity Council (BECC), for students in grade 11 to help them

explore, better prepare for career areas, and potentially address job gaps. Students will participate in life ready initiatives, job expos,

company research assistance, job shadowing, resume reviewing, and mock interviews of students by business partners.

Employment

Ms. Cousins reported that the focus is also on providing employment experiences for the students. She advised that DHL has partnered

with Dater and Oyler high schools to bring a comprehensive program to the students. DHL will provide students with a paid co-op

experience making up to $13.55 per hour.

She informed the group that Curriculum is working with the Regional Chamber of Commerce to expand the program to manufacturing.

Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAG)

Ms. Cousins informed the Committee about CTAG. Students who successfully complete specified technical programs are eligible to

have technical credit transfer to public colleges and universities. This transfer of credit is described in Career-Technical Assurance

Guides (CTAG). CTAGs are advising tools that assist students moving from Ohio secondary and adult career-technical institutions to

Ohio public institutions of higher education. https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/ct2

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(cont.)

Performance Matters Platform and Assessments Implementation Update

Ms. Amat provided the Committee with a comprehensive list of resources that the Curriculum department provides. The document

provides information for the following content areas:

2017-2018 School Year and;

2018-2019 Proposed Resources for Content Areas

Math Social Studies Career-Based Learning

ELA Fine Arts Career-Based Learning

Science Student Services Career and Technical Education

Each content area contains information for Instruction, Professional Development, Materials, and Technology and Assessments.

A copy of the document is available in the Board office.

Justin Leach, Social Studies Manager, updated the Committee on Assessments for national, state, District and teacher levels. He also

informed the Committee about the three Tiers of Assessment that show what assessments students are getting at their grade level.

Tier two and three assessments show assessments that all students are not being administered. Those assessments could be tied to an

IEP.

Ms. Amat proposed that students get tested only three times a year in order to measure students’ academics. The three tests would not

be for a grade, but to assess their academic level and move them forward.

Her concern is that students may be testing but have not been prepared for the test and benchmarks have not been put in place to get the

data in order to help in offering appropriate instruction. This has the possibility of affecting student graduations.

Mr. Leach updated the Committee on CPS’ Readiness Assessments. The purpose of the assessment within CPS is to inform about

teaching and learning. It also helps the Curriculum department make informed decisions about resources that are being provided,

strategies used with teachers, professional development, and obtain data to help determine what adjustments need to be made mid-year.

Attached please find the CPS Readiness Assessment information.

Mr. Leach reiterated the need for use of Performance Matters. Performance Matters is a data assessment tool for instruction. It can pull

demographic information from PowerSchool. Performance Matters has been used in large school districts across the county. It will not

be a replacement for Dashboard; however, Dashboard will ultimately need to be replaced.

He reported that assessments that were done using Dashboard were no longer aligned with state assessments. The state assessments

changed from paper to computer and Dashboard could not support the state’s format. Teachers were spending many hours pulling data

to put into spreadsheets.

ACTION: The Administration met with CFT, produced a list of student assessments district wide, and will review the 3rd

grade

reading guarantee implementation to use as a model for Performance Matters implementation. Therefore, the

Committee will recommend approval to the Board of Performance Matters at its Regular Business Meeting through the

Treasurers Report.

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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Community Meeting on High School Later Starts Update

Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer, reported that a meeting with the community will take place in

March 2018. The Board will also conduct a joint meeting with Councilman PG Sittenfeld’s ACES (Alliance for Community and

Educational Success) Committee to discuss later high school start times.

She also reported that a Hackathon to discuss the impact of Metro bus costs and schedules for later start times will be planned.

ACTION: The Board will discuss later start times with ACES on February 7, 2018 [NOTE: Actual meeting date will be February

27, 2018 at 2 PM. Administration will discuss their needs in regards to later start times.

Other Business

Committee member Mike Moroski informed the group that Gamble Montessori will be conducting community conversations on later

start times, on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM, at Gamble, until May 2018.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, absent

Mike Moroski Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent, absent

Lannis Timmons

Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board

Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Finance Committee Members

Melanie Bates, Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Ryan Messer

Administrators

Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Dan Hoying, General Counsel; Brittany Marks, Director, Financial Reporting and Transparency; Paul

McDole, Director, Human Resources; Bill Moehring, Chief Operating Officer; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer

Focused Capital Solutions, LLC

Nan Cahall, Managing Director

Assured Partners

Michael M. Fishel, Sr. Vice President, Sales

Kearney and Kearney

Eric Kearney, CEO, President

Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents

Debbie Allsop, Tom Conlan, Craig Rozen

Election of Committee Chair

Melanie Batees nominated Ryan Messer as Committee Chair. The Committee agreed with the recommendation and Mr. Messer

accepted and was elected Chair of the Committee for year 2018

Finance Committee Meeting Schedule

The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Governmental Relations Update

Ms. Cahall and Mr. Kearney were present and updated the Committee with the following information and projects:

ROTC

Working with Superintendent Mitchell to identify the best path to bring a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Program to CPS.

Breakfast with SW Ohio Legislators

o Dater High School

Friday, February 23, 2018

Invites to go to: Representatives Bill Blessing, Tom Brinkman, Catherine Ingram, Brigid Kelly, Alicia Reece, Bill Seitz

and Senators Louis Terhar, Cecil Thomas, Steve Wilson.

Ms. Cahall reported that funding will be available for families affected by the closing of ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow).

Treasurer Wagner advised Ms. Cahall to inform the legislature that CPS would like their local share of dollars returned to the District.

She also reported that CPS has a team actively recruiting ECOT students.

Ms. Cahall talked with the Committee about the following House Bills that are contained in the January 2018 Gongwer Report.

HB 343 PROPERTY VALUES (Merrin, D.)

To require local governments that contest property values to formally pass an authorizing resolution for each contest and to

notify property owners. Committee Hearing in House Ways & Means (1/16/2018; REPORTED)

HB 371 PROPERTY TAX (Merrin, D.)

To exempt from property taxation the increased value of land subdivided for residential development until construction

commences or the land is sold. Committee Hearing in House Ways & Means (1/16/2018; REPORTED-AMENDED (No

testimony).

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(cont.)

The full list of bills contained in Gongwer’s report is available in the Board office.

ACTION: Mr. Messer will inform the Board about signing a resolution in opposition of the above bills. Treasurer Wagner will

review the bills to see if there is an impact and as well as sending a letter to the state. Mr. Hoying will find out what

OASBO is asking the Board to do in relation to the bills and will then determine to support or not support the bills.

Committee member Bates informed the Committee that Secretary Betsy Devos approved Ohio’s ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)

Plan on January 16, 2018.

Ms. Bates reported that the Council of the Great City Schools Legislative Conference is March 17-20, 2018 in Washington, DC.

ACTIONS: Committee Chair Messer requested the following:

1. Information on how districts are classified and how that impacts CPS.

2. Information on the tax abatement process and property values. Citizens need to understand how the abatements

affect school funding. A conversation on this needs to take place.

3. What the cost is per CPS and Charter school students.

District Insurance Update

Mr. Fishel provided the Committee with a summary of the District’s following insurance policies:

Foreign Liability March 1, 2018 – Renewal Date

General, School Board and Excess and Auto Liability March 15, 2018 – Renewal Date

Crime April 11, 2018 – Renewal Date

Treasurer’s Bond July 31, 2018 – Renewal Date

Athletic Student Accident August 1, 2018 – Renewal Date

Head Start Accident October 10, 2018 – Renewal Date

Fine Arts Floater October 27, 2018 – Renewal Date

Pollution (Five Year Policy) October 3, 2018 – Renewal Date

Assured Partners Service Contract November 1, 2018 – Renewal Date

Property and Boiler December 1, 2018 – Renewal Date

Federal Flood Insurance (Riverview East) December 18, 2018 – Renewal Date

Mr. Fishel informed that group that liability and property are the biggest buckets.

He reported to the Committee about the market outlook and advised that 2017 was a challenging year for commercial property

insurance companies. Natural catastrophes, including western fires, and multiple hurricanes and flood events will likely increase what

carriers pay for their reinsurance for at least the next 12 to 24 months.

He advised that one bright spot may be that as carriers shy away from writing property insurance coverage in catastrophe-prone areas

(Florida, up the Eastern seaboard, and West over to and including Texas, and California), they will seek to write more business in non-

catastrophe-prone areas such as Ohio. This could result in fewer rate increases in our geographic area versus other parts of the country.

Rates for automobile liability coverage are rising faster than any other line of coverage due to the dramatic increase in claims associated

with distracted driving. Accounts which take a proactive approach to banning cell phone use in moving vehicles and installing safety

features such as Drop Stop (goes in between seats to prevent personal items from dropping to the vehicle floor) in every vehicle, and

providing enhanced driver safety training programs are likely to experience more moderate rate/premium increases.

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(cont.)

He reported that the cost of the District's general and school board liability coverage is primarily based upon three factors: 1. Student

enrollment, 2. number of employees, and 3. loss history.

Assuming enrollment and employee counts continues to increase, the District may see a proportional increase cost for these two lines of

coverage. As for loss history, CPS has one of the most favorable loss records of any urban district in the entire country and, thus, he

does not expect losses to impact future costs unless something changes dramatically in the future.

He informed the Committee that CPS' long-term relationship with Genesis also contributes to their projection of future stable, future

general and school board liability rates/premiums. Because CPS pays for defense costs plus the first $250,000 of each claim, the

District has considerable sway over how and by whom its claims are handled. Genesis is unusual in the amount of leeway and latitude

that it gives CPS to control and process its claims. It is doubtful that any other carrier would be as accommodating in this regard as

Genesis has proven to be over the years. The validity of this statement was borne out several years when CPS changed to ACE from

Genesis for short period of time. The ACE claims adjusters were very intrusive and overly burdensome to deal with. The change back

to Genesis a few years ago has served CPS extremely well. He looks forward to helping the parties continue this important and strong

relationship.

Mercy Dental Clinic at CPS School Update

Mr. Moerhing will provide an update at the February 15, 2018 Finance Committee meeting.

Professional Development for Paraprofessionals

Superintendent Mitchell reported that Human Resources has a relationship with Mt. St. Joseph and processes are in the works to assist

paraprofessionals who have a Bachelors or Master’s degree to get licensed in order to teach in the District.

She also reported that she is working with Miami University on a program for Paraprofessionals who do not have degrees to get

credentialed to teach. Mrs. Mitchell informed the group that the program is extensive and a financial burden for the Paraprofessionals

to accommodate the tuition. The schooling would need to take place on Miami’s campus. Mrs. Mitchell is researching for possible

grants to pay the tuition.

Treasurer Financial Updates

Monthly and Year-to-Date Revenue and Expenditures

Treasurer Wagner provided the Committee with the following information for General Fund monthly statements through December

2017.

Revenues – Operating revenues continue to trend higher than FY17 by $22.5M due to increases in property tax revenue and

state aid (Increased enrollment).

Expenditures – approximately the same as last year. The District spent 46% of estimated total expenditures, compared to an

average of 45% over the last four years.

Preschool Expansion Financial Report:

CPS Tuition assistance review

Schoolwide Pool (Fund 598):

Revenues – $89.6M of anticipated $199.4M (44.9%)

Expenditures – $89.6M of anticipated $199.4M (44.9%)

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(cont.)

State & Federal Grants Summary

State Federal Combined

Beg. Cash 160,203.97 9,033,883.07

9,194,087.04

9,033,883.07

9,194,087.04 Receipts YTD 7,144,522.81 26,105,036.87

33,249,559.68

26,105,036.87

33,249,559.68 Expenditures YTD 5,960,177.41 31,372,614.34

37,332,791.75

31,372,614.34

37,332,791.75 Encumbrances 665,427.54 6,331,834.89

6,997,262.43

6,331,834.89

6,997,262.43 Unencumbered Cash 679,121,.83 (2,565,529.29)

(1,886,407.46)

(1,886,407.46)

(1,886,407.46)

Estimated Receipts $ 15,115,192 $59,905,380

75,020,572

$75,020,572

% Received of total 47.3% 43.6% 44.3%

Note: Federal fund estimated receipts include 15 months of estimated resources due to carryover funds

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(cont.)

Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreements

Agreement

Years of Agreement

Estimated Annual

Revenue

Estimated Total Agreement Revenue

(A.) 1222 WHT LLC 12-years $4,335.17 $52,022.05

Description: improvements made to real property located at 1222 William Howard Taft Road in the East Walnut Hills or

Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of the building thereon into residential

apartments.

(B.) 225,227 Gilman 12-year $2,862.85 $34,354.19

Description: improvements made to the real property located at 225 and 227 Gilman Avenue in the Mt. Auburn

neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of the building on an existing building into 6 residential

rental units.

(C.) Maplewood & Kinsey 12-years $8,179.57 $98,154.81

Description: improvements made to real property located at 1413 and 1415 Republic Street in the Over-the-Rhine

neighborhood of Cincinnati, in connection with the remodeling of the existing building thereon into approximately 3,400

square feet of office space

(D.) MPC Management LLC 8-years $1,922.20 $15,377.59

Description: improvements made to real property located at 4511 Reading Road in the Paddock Hills neighborhood of

Cincinnati in connection with the construction of an expansion of an existing industrial facility

Mrs. Wagner updated the Committee on the following financial reports:

CPS General Fund Financial Report as of December 2017

Cash Summary By Fund as of December 2017

General Fund 001 – Budget to Actual with Encumb by Fund, Obj, as of December 31, 2017

Fund 598 – Schoolwide Building Program, Budget to Actual with Encumb by Fund, Obj, as of December 31, 2017

Cash Summary by Fund; As of December 2017: State, Federal and Combined Funds

Copies of the reports are available in the Board office.

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(cont.)

Mrs. Wagner also discussed with the Committee the following Preschool Promise Expansion reports:

Cincinnati Public Schools Preschool Expansion – FY2018

CPS Preschool Expansion Budget

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(cont.)

CPS Preschool Expansion Budget

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(cont.)

Financial Audit Update

Treasurer Wagner reported that the audit was completed on time and has been filed and submitted and there was an unmodified opinion.

The financial statements were presented, in all material respects, in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework. The

auditors will discuss the audit with the Board on February 12, 2018 in Executive Session.

New Year Budget Discussion

Mrs. Wagner reported that she will be presenting a first draft of the budget at the April 19, 2018 Finance Committee meeting.

Investment Update

Ms. Marks informed the Committee that interest earned on the District’s investments and bank accounts are updated in January and

July. Ms. Marks discussed the following 2018 Fiscal Year-to-Date Interest Report through December 17, 2017. Her next update will

be July 2018.

Preschool Promise Finances

An update will occur at the February 15, 2018 Finance Committee meeting.

Committee Work Plan

Treasurer Wagner will provide Board Staff with an updated plan for discussion at the February 15, 2018 Finance Committee meeting.

Other Business

Implications of Tax Budget

Mrs. Wagner informed the Committee about implications of the Tax Budget. She discussed the following impacts with the group.

1. The elimination of the ability to Advance Refund (refinance) Tax Exempt Bunds;

2. The reduction of the corporate tax rate; and

3. The elimination of the federal deduction for state and local income tax and capping of the SALT (State and Local Taxes)

deduction for property taxes at $10,000.

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(cont.)

A detailed copy of the report is available in the Board office.

Green Township Tax Incentive Review Council

Mr. Hoying reported that Green Township is asking for a CPS Representative to be on their Tax Incentive Review Council. The first

meeting is February 12, 2018, 5:30 p.m. The Committee will recommend to the Board that Ken Dietz, consultant, and Dave DiMuzio,

outside counsel for CPS, represent the District.

Letter: Amendment to Green Township 1994 Tax Increment Resolution

Mr. Hoying informed the Committee about Green Township’s Board of Trustees letter to consider the adoption of a Resolution

amending the Tax Increment Financing Resolution that was adopted by the Trustees on June 27, 1994.

The purpose of the amendment will be to extend the exemption of improvements to the real estate parcels include in the 1994

Resolution for an additional period of fifteen years. The exemption presently runs until June 27, 2024. The amendment will extend the

exemption to June 27, 2039.

Proposed Stadium

Committee Chair Messer advised the Committee of the need to begin the conversation in preparation of FC Cincinnati’s request for

purchase of CPS property.

Vandercar

The Committee will recommend to that Board that a discussion take place to determine the status of the request of J. Robert Smyjunas,

Chief Executive Officer,Vandercar, relating to TIFs.

The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM

Finance Committee Staff Liaisons

Ryan Messer, Chair Laura Mitchell, Superintendent

Melanie Bates Bill Moehring, Interim Chief Operating Officer

Ericka Copeland-Dansby Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer

Mr. Messer moved that the Report of Finance Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

1. FC Cincinnati (Futbol Club Cincinnati) – Jeff Berding, President/GM, FC Cincinnati

2. Stargel Stadium Operations – Joshua Hardin, Manager of Athletics

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. Walnut Hills High School Cheerleaders for placing 2nd

in Nationals.

2. West End Community and stakeholders for participating in tonight’s meeting.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Craig Rozen FC Cincinnati

2. Wendell Young FCC Stadium

3. State Senator Cecil Thomas FC Cincinnati request to purchase CPS property

4. Kelli Prather FC Cincinnati Building at Taft High School

5. Clement Tsao FC Cincinnati

6. Josh Spring FCC

7. Allie Graff FC Cincinnati

8. John Harshaw Business Plan

9. Gwen Marshall Soccer Stadium

10. Iris Roley FCC

11. Peter Hames FCC Stadium

12. Sterling Rogers Trice Taft and Stargel Stadium

13. Clayton Adams FC Cincinnati

14. Andrew Kucewiez Accountability and Specific Plans

15. LaShon Taylor FC Cincinnati

16. Tom Savoca FCC

17. Carol Brown FC Cincinnati

18. Marlena Brookfield FC Cincinnati

19. Amy Scrogham FC Cincinnati

20. David Brenmer FCC and Tax Abatements

21. Joe Mallory FC

22. Paul Bogewschutz FC Cincinnati West End

23. Contina Davis FCC

24. Alexis Kidd FCC Cincinnati

25. Cerissa Newbill FC Stadium

26. Stephen Pryor FCC

27. Marg Casey FC Stadium

28. Raymond Ellerbe FC Cincinnati/Stargel

29. Kevin Wallace FC Cincinnati Stadium

30. Jeff Capell West End Stadium

31. Ralph Moon Proposed stadium and other contingent issues

32. Shirley Felton FCC Stadium

33. Christopher Griffin FC Cincinnati

34. Brian Garry West End

35. Carliss O’Neal FCC Buyout

36. Jared McFaddin FC Cincinnati

37. Gail Finke Soccer Stadium

38. Scott Finke FCC Partnership and Stadium

39. Julie Sellers FCC – Tax Abatement

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A RESOLUTION APPROVING STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY

(REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION)

FOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati City School District has identified one hundred and seventy-three (173) pupils to be residents of

this school district and eligible for transportation services; and

WHEREAS, after a careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined that it is impractical to provide

transportation for these students to their selected schools; and

WHEREAS, the following factors as identified in Ohio Revised Code 3327.2 have been considered on a student by student

basis:

1. The time and distance required to provide the transportation

2. The number of pupils to be transported

3. The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration

4. Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation

5. Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules

6. Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available; and

WHEREAS, the option of offering payment in lieu of transportation is provided in Ohio Revised Code:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education, in accordance with ORC 3327.2 and

Board Policy 8600.02, declares one thousand, eight hundred and seventy-four (1,874) pupils impractical for transportation; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves the declaration of impractical to transport

for the identified students for the 2017-2018 school year.

Eve Bolton

Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion A Resolution Approving Students Eligible for Subsidy (Reimbursement In Lieu

Of Transportation) for the 2017-18 School Year be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Messer, Moroski, Timmons (6)

Absent: President Jones (1)

Noes: None

Vice President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. CHANGE IN STATUS

C. APPOINTMENT

D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. APPOINTMENT

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

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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.

Susan J. Carey Speech Pathologist Service March 1

B. 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 V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Jeffrey S. Carwile $48,836.37 February 1 Class III Sub $125.44

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Alysa Gail Collin $46,458.69 January 29 Class III Sub $125.44

Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Katlynn R. Stanley $43,195.51 January 22 Class III Sub $125.44

Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)

Megan Groat $43,195.51 January 22 Class III Sub $125.44

C. 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 2017-18 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 February 13, 2018, except as

indicated.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Michael D. Pekel Alison C. Taylor January 31

Shannon M. Quay January 30

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $125.44 per day

Aaron R. Caffrey Joyce D. Gaines

Substitute Teacher - Retiree – $123.66 per day

Ophelia Jones

D. 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 is as indicated.

Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Caroline Sullivan Cockrell To: $55,390.65 From: $53,012.98 January 21

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Jillian C. Rieff To: $53,012.98 From: $49,006.04 February 4

Loretta M. Roberson 64,264.49 58,823.52 January 21

Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Rebecca K. Farfsing To: $43,195.51 From: $42,481.96 February 4

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

appropriate certification and licensure as required by 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.

The following teachers are serving in Lead Teacher/Team Leader/Content Innovation positions and are recommended for annual stipends

as designated by the position during the 2017-18 school year in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers working

.50% are indicated by a @. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Shannon L. Silbernagel

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 2nd

quarter class size overload for the 2017-18 school year.

Payment will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S500-Staffing.

2nd

Qtr. Overload Pay

Christopher L. Mobley 810.00 Tikierra L. Thompson 810.00

Coordinating Teacher - $36.90 per hour (in-service rate)

Districtwide PD Curriculum Trainers – Curriculum – (Title IIA) – 2 hours except as indicated

Zonieke L. Alston-Betts* Alyson J. Dever* Renacha Watts Murrell*

Rebecca Arlington* Lacy L. Domire* Kelly M. Poulin*

Melissa L. Bailey* Paula R. Dornbusch* Gloria A. Quiles*

Aketa L. Barrow* Jennifer S. Ehlers* Tania L. Relyea*

Michael Benton* Kristine M. Evers* Jamie Suzanne Riester*

Darwin W. Bobbitt* Jennifer C. Fay* Emily E. B. Robertson*

Sarah E. Boeres* 4 hrs Lauren M. Fisher* Lauren L. Roebuck*

Kevin Bohache* Julie J. Frampton* Karen O’Donnell Rowe*

Marsha M. Booker* Eric S. French* Ferd M. Schneider*

Justin W. Broyles* Brandon J. Frimming* Terry A. Scott* 4 hrs

Kayla S. Brunswick* Alexa Fulmer* Nicholas F. Shaver* 4 hrs

Connie J. Campbell* William J. Gordon* 4 hrs Lauren E. Sidwell*

Daniel Caproni* Susan T. Guetle* Lillian L. Sims*

Carmie Chambers* Jessica G. Hartman* Sarah A. Smith-Polderman*

Morgan R. Chapman* Andrea S. Havens* Teri B. D. Spindler*

Nicoele Christmon* Amanda J. Hendricks* Tiffany N. Stanton*

Laura A. Chrystal* Amy R. Jameson* Kristan N. Sterling*

Michelle Chrystal* Lisa Marie Jones-Warmack* Tiffany R. Thomas*

Sandee J. Coats-Haan* Kathryn Kaminsky* April A. Thompson*

Lisa M. Colbert* Valecia A. Kelly* Joyce A. Trytten*

Alicia C. Creighton* Jessica J. Lowe* Meredith Turner*

Mary Theresa Crews* Allison C. Miller* Abby M. Vagedes*

Kaitlin Elizabeth Dauner* Jennifer A. Miller* 6 hrs Laura A. Waltz*

Heather Allentuck Davis* 4 hrs Patricia Brands Miller* Tiffani L. Wharton*

Tanya J. Deleone* Philip M. Milton* Julia M. Wiant* 6 hrs

Caitlyn R. Desfosses* Marlene P. Montgomery* Allison M. Wolff*

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate)

Crisis Response – Student Services – 20 hours

Kimberly M. Hill Sara A. Maurer

Administer Special College Preparatory Program Examination – Test Administration – 5 hours

Annette Freeman

Create Senior Pathways & Development Work – Project Connect – (McKinney Vento Grant) – 40 hours

Leslie M. Hattemer*

Quality Improvement Meetings – Early Childhood – (Fund 19) - 10 hours

Sherri Lynne Adams-Davis* Amy E. Heimkreiter* Lauren T. Ratterman*

Jacqueline K. Allen* Hope L. Hoekstra* Rachel C. Rone*

Jude M. Anderson* Ewa K. Hufford* Darla J. Sears*

Margaret Ascolese* Nancy L. Johnson* Desirae S. Shaw*

Chyla D. Barner* Michael A. Jones* Shonna M. Shinn*

Andrea E. Beasley* Erin A. Kernohan* Kelly P. Siebert*

Mary C. Berns* Ann M. Kroger* Sarah Durso Stagge*

Joel P. Clifford* Ellen M. Lawson* Julie L. Stallworth*

Sarah E. Doogan* Sheila A. Lige* Kristen D. Taylor*

Kelly Egan* Kaitlin J. Lora* Kimberly L. Todd*

Brandon J. Frimming* Margaret E. Luken* Clare N. Tulley*

Mary C. Gilligan-Sears* Chavone Martin* Emily A. West*

Sharon A. Ginter* Kari R. Mellott* Stacey Marie Williams*

Jennifer E. Given*

Updating RX Charts/Summer Reading – Early Childhood – (Summer Reading Grant) - 25 hours

Ellen M. Lawson* Sarah Durso Stagge*

Team Lead – Rockdale – (SWP) – 21 hours

Beverly A. Davis* James L. Neville*

Teacher - $32.33 per hour (in-service rate)

Inquiry Professional Development Workshop – Curriculum – (Vision 2020) – 6 hours

Jamie Lynn Blessing* Cathleen M. Farrell* Becky N. Torbeck*

Darwin W. Bobbitt* Stephanie S. Norton*

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Teacher - $31.70 per hour (in-service rate)

Orton Gillingham Multisensory Reading Practicum – Woodward – (School Improvement) – 49 hours

Kenneth J. Ash* Tyrone W. Gilbert* Angela L. Steagall*

Angela M. Cole* Alishia D. Glover* Caitlin B. Taylor*

Bristi Datta* James G. Hanauer* Robby Thompson*

David A. Dixon* Edward J. Kettler* Crystal R. Wagner*

Megan L. Fennema* April L. Nordman* Justin M. Williams*

Teacher - Tutor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)

Tech Program – Student Services – 15 hours

Aaron P. Cucchetti

After School Tutor – Taft High – (SWP) – hours as indicated

Cheryle K. Kelleher* 30 hours Pamela J. Roehling* 30 hours

Erica M. Montgomery* 140 hours Sinita Maria Scott* 50 hours

Charles L. Newton* 100 hours Matthew J. Vale* 30 hours

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)

Anna E. Tewell, 25 hours

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)

Catherine Ackerson* 30 hours Vonita L. Herald* 40 hours

Delano Allen* 43 hours Jennifer A. Jones* 20 hours

Maria L. Buford* 30 hours Erica M. Montgomery* 22 hours

Patrick J. Good* 60 hours Daryl A. Wright* 69 hours

H. Coleman Henderson* 60 hours

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)

William B. Blaes* 30 hours Janine L. Smith* 35 hours

Christa Tiffani Connors* 12 hours Yvett Spivey-Mosley* 5 hours

Rhonda M. Daniels* 30 hours Angela L. Steagall* 10 hours

Kellie Nycole Hawkins-Hyde* 18 hours Elizabeth Neil Thelen* 132 hours

Michael J. Kraemer* 30 hours Carly M. Wright* 45 hours

Brandon M. Ogilby* 27 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2017-18. 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.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)

Name School Position Amount

Emmanuel J. Black Western Hills HS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 4,227.67

Kelly Jo Boosinger Western Hills HS Girls Reserve Basketball Coach 3,231.91 #

James E. Boyd Jr. Clark Montessori HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2,382.23

James E. Boyd Jr. Clark Montessori MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 1,429.35

Samantha L. Bramlage Walnut Hills HS Club Advisor (Model UN Club) 635.26

Alison C. Burns Woodward HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

Anna Grace Colyer Western Hills MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2,620.45 #

William E. Enoch Hughes STEM MS Special Sports Coach 952.88

Samuel W. Guilford Clark Montessori HS Club Advisor (Scheduling Coord) 635.26

Samuel W. Guilford Clark Montessori HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2,382.23

Samuel W. Guilford Clark Montessori MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 1,429.35

Craig A. Hanthorn Western Hills HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2,382.23

David M. Hardman Western Hills HS Girls Var Basketball Coach 4,650.42 #

Timothy R. Hester Riverview East HS Boys Asst Var Basketball Coach 3,176.30

Candace D. Jones Woodward HS Club Advisor (Making a Change Cincy) 635.26

James R. Katenkamp Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Bicyle Club) 635.26

Catherine M. Kemme Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

Elizabeth A. Knodle Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

Lindsay J. Laroche Western Hills HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

Lindsay J. Laroche Western Hills HS Club Advisor (MS Grade Advisor) 635.26

Renee M. Lentz Clark Montessori HS Club Advisor (Art Club) 635.26

Jeffrey J. Martin Clark Montessori HS Club Advisor (GSTA Club) 317.63

Jeffrey J. Martin Clark Montessori MS Activities Coordinator 1,302.32

Kathy E. Noland Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 11th

Grade 555.85 @

Andrew M. Parks Dater High MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2,382.23

Juilane A. Patterson Western Hills HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

S. David Price Western Hills MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2,382.23

Claire Ann Robillard Clark Montessori HS Asst Var Swimming Coach 1,191.13

Tyler D. Rowlette Riverview East MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2,620.45 #

Craig E. Rush Clark Montessori HS Club Advisor (Service Club) 698.78 #

Douglas P. Sawan Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure) 635.26

Shannon L. Silbernagel Western Hills MS Newspaper Advisor 952.88

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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.

Shirley Baldoni Paraprofessional February 1

Diane Cephas Food Service Helper June 1

Paula King Paraprofessional June 1

Gloria Lamb Food Service Helper June 1

Vanessa Ledford Custodian July 1

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.

Andrea Cook Nap Aide Personal Reasons February 12

Randal Engel Paraprofessional Personal Illness January 4

Ranita Johnson Paraprofessional Personal Reasons January 8

Barbara A. Mattei-Smith Director of Performance and Accountability Other Employment February 26

Keri Reid Sub Food Service Helper Study February 13

John R. Schneider Director of User Support Other Employment February 16

Kenneth Shiverdecker Paraprofessional Personal Reasons January 16

Brandee Ward Asst. School Community Coord Personal Reasons January 17

In Board proceedings of January 31, 2018, a resignation was approved for Neia Smith, effective January 22, 2018. This action should

be corrected to read effective January 25, 2018.

C. 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 (*).

Interim Director of Performance and Accountability

Connie M. Solano $124,000.00 March 1

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C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Custodian 1 (Classified)

Ja’Quez Marion $15.00 hr. Facilities February 6

Joshua Matthews $15.00 hr. Facilities February 1

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

William Merritt $15.54 hr. Withrow February 13

Wayne Parks $15.13 hr. Covedale February 13

Michelle Phillips $16.08 hr. TBD February 13

Kendall Williams $15.13 hr. Hyde Park February 6

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified)

Rhonda Williams $12.94 hr. Withrow February 13

Substitute Security Assistant 1

Ilisha Trimble $12.94 hr. Various February 13

Substitute Food Service Helper

Lisa Oliver $10.95 hr. Various February 13

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

Kelly A. Buerk Clark Montessori HS Cheerleader Coach 714.68

David Christophe Canty Clark Montessori HS Varsity Bowling Coach 1,588.16

Latanya M. Kirksey S.C.P.A. MS Cheerleader Coach 952.88

Dwayne S. Mack Clark Montessori HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4,227.67

Justyce Martin Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Cheer Club) 635.26

Faith Montgomery Clark Montessori HS Asst Varsity Swimming Coach 1,191.13

Kindel L. Richardson Woodward MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2,382.23

Savannah M. Sexton Clark Montessori HS Club Advisor (Dance Club) 635.26

Zachary K. Stakely Clark Montessori HS Ass Athletic Director 5,852.35

Nadeana Stormer Riverview East HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4,227.67

Tawnee L. Tackett Riverview East HS Girls Asst Var Basketball Coach 3,176.30

Walter Vickers Clark Montessori HS Hi Boys Varsity Basketball 4,227.67

Jeremy Walker Clark Montessori MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2,382.23

Willie J. White Clark Montessori HS Asst Varsity Bowling Coach 794.08

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D. 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, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Electrician From

David Clyde $31.58 hr. Iowa Avenue Asst Electrical Foreman $32.72 hr. February 13

Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From

Rosemary Bailey $15.54 hr. Midway Substitute Paraprofessional $15.54 hr. February 2

Kameron Boyd $15.54 hr. Roberts Substitute Paraprofessional $15.54 hr. January 30

Shanina Jackson $15.13 hr. Riverview Substitute Paraprofessional $15.13 hr. January 31

Kevin Phillips $15.54 hr. Midway Substitute Paraprofessional $15.54 hr. February 12

In Board proceedings of January 22, 2018, a change in status was approved for Joyce Fischer for Executive Communications Assistant

with a start date of January 23, 2018. This action should be corrected to read Executive Communications Assistant with a start date of

January 24, 2018.

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

The Cincinnati Board of Education approves a 3% performance increase for Treasurer Jennifer M. Wagner, effective 8/1/2017.

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

Jason Deshawn Adams Western Hills HS Athletic Trainer 1,588.16

Shaunte C. Alsup Stokes Western Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1,429.35

Ross A. Baker Clark Montessori MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 1,429.35

Dennis E. Bettis Woodward HS Boys Reserve Basketball Coach 3,231.91 #

Stephen A. Colyer Western Hills MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2,382.23

Stephen A. Colyer Western Hills MS Girls Asst Volleyball Coach 1,429.35

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F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)

Name School Position Amount

Andrew Christian Mueller Hughes STEM HS Asst Var Baseball Coach 1,191.13

Joseph Ryan Ogletree Clark Montessori HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2,938.10

Phillip S. Lee Vern Oneal Riverview East HS Boys Reserve Basketball Coach 2,938.10

Victoria A. Perkins Western Hills HS Academics Coach 1,627.85

Pamela J. Smith Clark Montessori MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 1,429.35

Michelle L. Stephenson Clark Montessori HS Yearbook Advisor 1,111.27 @

Melvin L. Thomas Western Hills HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2,382.23

Malykia Wheaton Riverview East HS Cheerleader Coach 1,429.35

Hanna B. Worrall Clark Montessori HS Varsity Swimming Coach 2,382.23

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Superintendent be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Messer, Moroski, Timmons (6)

Absent: President Jones (1)

Noes: None

Vice President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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REVISED

REPORT OF THE TREASURER TABLE

OF CONTENTS

I. AGREEMENTS

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

III. PAYMENTS

IV. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

VI. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

VII. LATE REQUESTS

VIII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

IX. DONATIONS

X. GRANT AWARDS

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Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

001 General Fund Set of accounts used to show all ordinary operations of a school system,

generally all transaction which do not have to be accounted

for in another fund.

003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, constructing,

or improving of such permanent improvements as are authorized by Chapter 5705,

Ohio Revised Code.

006 Food Services Fund used to record financial transactions related to food service operations.

007 Special Trust The special trust fund may be classified as a special revenue, permanent, or a

private purpose trust fund. A special revenue fund should be used if the original

contributions can be expended for school district programs. A permanent fund

should be used if the only the earnings on the original proceeds can be expended

and not the principal. If the original contribution, whether required to be kept

intact or not, and the earnings do not support the school district's programs, then

the fund will be classified as a private purpose trust fund.

018 Public School Support Fund provided to account for specific local revenue sources, other than taxes or

expendable trust (i.e. profits from vending machines, sales of pictures, etc.), that

are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes approved by board

resolution. Such expenditures may include curricular and extra-curricular

related purchase.

019 Other Grants Fund used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources, except for

State and Federal grants) that are legally restricted to expenditures for

specified purposes.

021 Intra District Service Fund A fund to account for functions that provide goods or services to other areas

within the school district. Intra-district functions could include central

warehousing and purchasing and central data processing.

024 Employee Benefits Self

Insurance

A fund provided to account for monies received from other funds as payment for

providing medical, hospitalization, life, dental, vision, or any other similar

employee benefits. The Employee Benefits Self- Insurance Fund may make

payments for services provided to employees, for reimbursements to employees

who have paid providers, to third party administrators for claim payment or

administration, for stop-loss coverage or for any other reinsurance or other

similar purposes.

034 Classroom Facilities

Maintenance

A fund used to account for the proceeds of a levy for the maintenance of facilities.

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

student participation in the activity but do not have student management of

the programs. This fund would usually include athletic programs but could

also include the band, cheerleaders, flag corps, and other similar types of

activities.

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Fund Legend (cont.)

401 Auxiliary Services A fund used to account for monies which provide services and materials to

pupils attending non-public schools within the school district.

499 Miscellaneous State Grant A fund used to account for various monies received from state agencies which are

not classified elsewhere. A separate special cost center must be used for each grant.

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education,

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to all children

with disabilities.

525 Project Head Start To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development

of low income children, including children on federally recognized reservations

and children of migratory farm workers, through the provision of comprehensive

health, educational, nutritional, social and other services; and to involve parents

in their children's learning and to help parents make progress toward their

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

Stimulus A

To help schools improve the teaching and learning of children failing, or most

at risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited English

Proficiency

Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs,

including activities at the pre-school level, to meet the educational needs of

children of limited English proficiency. These programs provide structured

English language instruction, with respect to the years of study to which the

program is applicable, and instruction in the child's native language to the

extent necessary to allow a child to achieve competence in English. The

instruction must incorporate the cultural heritage of these children and of other

children in American society. The instruction must be, to the extent necessary,

in all courses or subjects of study which will allow a child to meet grade

promotion and graduation standards.

572 Title I – Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to

meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. Included are the

Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform programs.

587 IDEA Preschool Grant The Preschool Grant Program, Section 619 of Public Law 99 -457, addresses

the improvement and expansion of services for students with disabilities, ages

three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of the creation of a Schoolwide

Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide 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 children

are from low income families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality A fund used to account for monies to hire additional classroom

teachers in grades 1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will

be reduced.

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I. AGREEMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates

General Counsel

(A.) Taft Stettinius & Hollister $30,000.00 02/13/2018 – 02/13/2019

Funding Source: General fund

Purpose:

To provide professional legal services.

ITM Management

(B.) CDW Government $56,000.00 03/18/2018 - 03/17/2019

Funding Source: General fund

Purpose:

To provide the Shavlik Patch Software from CDW-G to deploy 3rd party security patches to Windows devices.

(C.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $46,852.00 02/13/2018 - 02/11/2019

Funding Source: General fund

Purpose:

To provide Testing/QA Consultant to assist with CPS' operational framework within the ITM environment.

(D.) Hewlett Packard Financial Services $231,065.93 02/13/2018 - 02/11/2019

Funding Source: General fund

Purpose:

To provide HP Financial services for teacher desktop and laptop computers for FY18 refresh.

.

Asst Supt Instr Support

(E.) Torch Prep LLC $200,000.00 03/01/2018 - 04/30/2018

Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund

Purpose:

To provide ACT test preparation for 11 high schools.

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II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

That the Treasurer to be authorized to amend the agreements with the following Vendors/Consultants:

Vendor/Consultant Name Additional

Amount Not

to Exceed

New Total

Amount Agreement Dates Funding

Source

Purchasing

(A.) PowerSchool Group LLC.

(Proceeding: June 7, 2017, P. 438)

$6,300.00 $317,900.00 07/01/2017-06/30/2018 General

Fund

Purpose: To provide additional services for the Punchout Module to setup Amazon Business and Lakeshore Learning Materials

vendors. PowerSchool Group LLC original PO: C1800130.

III. PAYMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

General Counsel

(A.) Assured NL Insur Agency Inc $310,000.00

Funding Source: General Fund,

Purpose:

To remit payment for the District's general/school board, automobile and excess liability insurance through Assured Partners.

Benefits Adminstration

(B.) AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company $320,000.00

Funding Source: Intra District Services Fund

Purpose:

To remit payment for Basic Life Insurance in accordance to each Union's CBA and the Voluntary Life Insurance from

02/15/2018-06/30/2018.

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IV. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

Deputy Supt – Curriculum

(A.) Discovery Education $68,176.50

Funding Source: General Fund

Explanation:

To purchase supplemental materials for students, elementary through high school, for various schools.

ITM Management

(B.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $67,608.75

Funding Source: General Fund

Explanation:

To purchase 75 laptop computers (Lenovo Yoga's) for students at Digital Academy returning from ECOT.

Food Services

(C.) City of Cincinnati $41,032.00

Funding Source: Food Services

Explanation:

To purchase license to conduct food service operation.

Food Services

(D.) Fuller Ford, Inc. $25,320.00

Funding Source: Food Services

Explanation:

To purchase 2018 Transit 250 Low Roof Van, Body series R1Z Power windows, power locks.

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V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are t o be paid from the Board Member Service Fund.

Ericka Copeland Dansby

Council of the Great City Schools Legislative/Policy

Conference Washington, DC – March 17-20, 2018

VI. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:

Vendor Confirm

Amount Funding Source CPS Location Purpose of Purchase

(A.)Mayerson Academy

$8,717.50

Improving

Teacher Quality

Assistant

Superintendent

Consultant Fee &

materials for Mindful

Strength Practice PD for

LEAP Teachers

(B.) Universal Transportation

$4,002.00

General Fund

Transportation Student Transportation

April 2017

(C.) Universal Transportation

$1,624.00

General Fund

Transportation Student Transportation

March 2017

(D.) First Student

$866,129.85

General Fund

Transportation Student Transportation

May 2017

(E.) Sorta

$140,000.00

General Fund

Transportation Student Bus Passes

July 2017

(F.) Nienhuis Montessori USA $4,528.82 General Fund Curriculum Fraction Circles

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VII. LATE REQUESTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount not to Exceed Agreement Dates

Student Services

(A.) City of Cincinnati $46,165.60 08/16/2017 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: IDEA Preschool Grant

Purpose:

To provide nursing services to students in preschool.

(B.) Infinite Potential $25,000.00 01/09/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide talent management consulting services to CPS.

(C.) Did You Know Publishing Inc. $32,489.19 01/23/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide Woven Traditions cultural curriculum.

Auxiliary Services

(D.) PSI Affiliates Inc $341,708.18 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund

Purpose:

To provide school nurses at nonpublic schools for FY17-18.

Riverview East Academy

(E.) Cincinnati Youth Collaborative $48,000.00 01/03/2018 – 06/30/2018

Funding Source: Title I Sch Improve Stimulus A

Purpose:

To provide one credit elective course for 10th to 12th students.

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VIII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants

ITM Management

(A.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $24,120.00 02/13/2018 - 02/11/2019

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide a Testing/QA Consultant - work is on an hourly basis to assist CPS within the operational framework of its ITM environment.

Asst Supt Leadership Dev

(B.) HCESC - Hamilton County Educational Service Center $15,400.00 02/20/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide principal screening and induction services.

Public Affairs

(C.) Vehr Communications, LLC $20,000.00 02/13/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide a Communications strategy to improve the effectiveness of CPS student recruitment, enrollment and retention.

Carson ES

(D.) Activities Beyond the Classroom $24,780.00 02/05/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus A,

Purpose:

Behavior Specialist at Carson School to provide social skills training and data analysis.

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VIII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)

General Counsel

(E.) That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a Lease Termination agreement with the Clifton Cultural Arts Center

(CCAC) for the 1906 Clifton School Building. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, CPS is responsible to pay

$1,459,811.15 for the capital improvements that the CCAC has been made to the building. Occupancy of the building

will transfer to CPS on September 1, 2018.

IX. DONATIONS

That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:

Donor Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Knox Presbyterian Church $50.00 Hyde Park School Fund 018 – Public

School Support

Purpose: To be used for Hyde Park’s school choir.

(B.) UC Health $168.00 Woodford Paideia

Academy

Fund 018 – Public

School Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.

(C.) Anna & Matt McCann $125.00 Woodford Paideia

Academy

Fund 018 – Public

School Support

Purpose: To be used for G. Bryer’s classroom at Woodford.

(D.) Robert Corson $250.00 Cheviot School Fund 300 –

Student Activities

Purpose: To be used for the Kindergarten and Primary rooms at Cheviot.

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X. GRANT AWARDS

That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:

Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Deborah Mortman $2,000.00 Hyde Park School Fund 019 – Other

Grants

Purpose: To be used for Hyde Park’s Special Education Program.

(B.) Ohio Department of Education $49,999.00 Department of

Student Services Fund 499 –

Miscellaneous State

Grants

Purpose: To be used for a work study program with a specified sequence of work skills instruction and experiences designed to

develop students’ work attitudes and general work behaviors by providing students

with mutually supportive and integrated academic and vocational instruction.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Treasurer be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Messer, Moroski, Timmons (6)

Absent: President Jones (1)

Noes: None

Vice President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

1. Aces Meeting scheduled on February 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in room 1A. Need no more than three agenda items. Suggested items

are:

Transportation – Late Start

Community Benefits Agreement - process related to FC Cincinnati – How it works?

2. Provide a schedule of all Aces Meetings to the Board.

3. Accepting applications for a parent representative to serve on the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Board of Managers. All

applications must be submitted to Cheryl Broadnax, Early Childhood Department by Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – present Board Members information and data on Minority Development and Retention to begin discussion on

how to move forward with an initiative.

2. Mrs. Worley, Public Affairs – put on CPS website step by step processes that we have learned related to FC Cincinnati.

3. Administration – a list of Auxiliary monies and were they are going and how many students are being impacted.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 10:13 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO