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March 20 2017 BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2017 Table of Contents Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Report of the Student Achievement Committee February 27, 2017 . . . . . 195 Revised Report of the Policy Committee March 6, 2017 . . . . . . . . 205 Report of the AD HOC Board Priorities Committee March 14, 2017 . . . . . 207 Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 209 A Revised Resolution to Request a Waiver for Alcohol Use at Walnut Hills High School (Wedding Event) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 A Resolution Terminating the Lease Agreement dated January 27, 2006 by and between The Board of Education of The Cincinnati City School District and The Clifton Cultural Arts Centre for the Old Clifton School Building and Grounds at 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Report of the Superintendent Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Report of the Treasurer I. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 II. Award of Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 III. Agreements(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 IV. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 V. Transfer of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 VI. Award of Purchase Order(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 VII. Award of Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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March 20 2017

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

March 20, 2017

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Report of the Student Achievement Committee February 27, 2017 . . . . . 195

Revised Report of the Policy Committee March 6, 2017 . . . . . . . . 205

Report of the AD HOC Board Priorities Committee March 14, 2017 . . . . . 207

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 209

A Revised Resolution to Request a Waiver for Alcohol Use at Walnut Hills High School

(Wedding Event) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

209

A Resolution Terminating the Lease Agreement dated January 27, 2006 by and between

The Board of Education of The Cincinnati City School District and The Clifton Cultural

Arts Centre for the Old Clifton School Building and Grounds at 3711 Clifton Avenue,

Cincinnati, Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

210

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Report of the Treasurer

I. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

II. Award of Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

III. Agreements(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

IV. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

V. Transfer of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

VI. Award of Purchase Order(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

VII. Award of Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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March 20 195 2017

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, March 20 at 7:08 p.m.,

President Copeland-Dansby in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Copeland-Dansby.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (7)

Absent: None

Noes: None

Superintendent Mary Ronan was present.

REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Student Achievement Committee Members

Chairperson Eve Bolton, Elisa Hoffman

Daniel Minera, Participated via conference call

Administrators

Ashley Addo, Assistant General Counsel; Jonathan Futch, Manager, A2S/A2E, Student Affairs; Yenetta Harper, Director of

Teacher and Principal Development and Evaluation; Gabriel Lofton, Assistant Superintendent; Laura Mitchell, Deputy

Superintendent; Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent; Scott Sublett, Director, Testing Administration

Mayerson Academy

Jillian Coppley Darwish, Ed.D, President

Karen Graves, Ph.D., Thriving Learning Communities (TLC) Program Manager

Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC)

Brian Leshner, Executive Director

Board Fellow

Erin Bledsoe

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(cont.)

Review of the Solution Options for Walnut Hills High School Enrollment Numbers

Scott Sublett, Director, Testing Administration

Mr. Sublet updated the Committee on possible solutions to enrollment trends that were discussed at the December 13, 2016

SAC meeting regarding building capacity and enrollment growth. Mr. Sublet provided the Committee with the following

options to address increased interest in the school:

1. Restrict the entrance requirements so that fewer students qualify for entrance; and

2. Create additional space for staff and students on and off campus.

He also reported that the new Spencer school may have some impact on enrollment at Walnut Hills.

Committee member Hoffman inquired about the District not taking out-of-district enrollments when schools reach capacity.

Mr. Myles reported that Principal Brokamp makes sure that all eligible CPS resident students get enrolled into Walnut Hills.

ACTION: Committee Chair Bolton reported that the next step would be for the Board to address open enrollment and the

options presented by Mr. Sublett

Since one of the goals of Spencer is to help alleviate demand at Walnut Hills High School, Mrs. Hoffman advised Mr. Myles to

ask parents enrolling at Spencer about what other school(s) they would have chosen if the Spencer school had not opened.

Mrs. Hoffman also expressed concern as to Walnut Hills continuing to enroll any out-of-district students when the school is at

capacity with just in-District students.

ACTION: Ms. Bolton advised to provide information about the impact that Spencer may have on Walnut Hills' enrollment

numbers, as well as looking at open enrollment numbers at Walnut Hills.

Mr. Myles reported that he and Deputy Superintendent Mitchell are looking at ways to accommodate out-of-district enrollments

when Spencer and Walnut reach capacity. Deputy Superintendent Mitchell reported that due to the demand for seats at the

Spencer school, seventh-grade seats may need to be expanded for the next school year.

Code of Conduct Publication Suggested Improvements

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Jonathan Futch, Manager, A2S/A2E, Student Affairs

Mr. Myles updated the Committee on proposed changes made to the document using the Syracuse City School District’s Code

of Conduct as a model. He reported that the focus was to make the Code less negative and not just about consequences.

Mr. Myles also reported that a section about the District’s student’s court will be added.

The following changes as of February 27, 2017, by the Administration have been included in the document for the 2017-2018

school year.

Cover: Change the color and school year throughout document (Public Affairs decides color)

Inside Cover: Add the new Superintendent’s message

Add information on Restorative Practices

Add information on what to do when you’re being Bullied/Harassed

Add information on Sportsmanship

Add information on Attendance

Back Cover: Change the publication date and tracking number.

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(cont.)

The Committee recommended that the following revisions be made to the document.

Page 2: revise Alternative to Suspension (A2S) and Alternative to Expulsion (A2E) which is no longer at the Spencer

Center.

Include the first paragraph from the Board’s Policy – 2255 Equity and Excellence in Education, emphasizing that the

Board looks at everything through the lens of equity.

Add the Board’s Vision and Mission statement throughout the document.

Add language about not expelling PreK-3 or PreK-4 students once the law and/or policy is determined.

Add information from page 11 to 13 of Syracuse’s document about Getting Help with a Problem. (Mr. Myles is

working with General Counsel on appropriate language.)

Ms. Bolton advised Mrs. Mitchell to add some verbiage on confidentially, the need for health consent forms, as well as

the District’s interest in being a partner with parents for the benefit of students. Emphasize how much help is available

on a daily basis to their children.

Ms. Bolton advised to add information about extra-curriculars and field trips.

Add a picture of the new Superintendent interacting with students.

Add more candid pictures as well and less writing on pages five and nine of the current document.

Mrs. Mitchell reported that she will be working on culture streams for PreK through third grade. The standard practice

throughout all schools will be more along the lines of self-management, overall school culture and the Code itself being more

proactive than reactive and emphasize preventative rather than punitive.

ACTION: The Committee will review another draft of the Code at the March 20 SAC meeting.

ACTION: The Code will be recommended to the Board for passage no later than June 2017.

New or Collected Data on Absenteeism

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Myles reported that there is no new attendance data and that he is working with both State Senator Peggy Lehner and the

Northwest School District regarding a new pilot in order to inform new policy and procedures and new practices in CPS.

Among the possible new features will be a three-site Attendance Court, more partnering with parents, perhaps attendance clerks

at schools using CPS social workers for more family and student assistance and interaction.

Mrs. Hoffman inquired about increases in attendance at the Vision 2020 schools. Mrs. Mitchell reported that there have been

increases at the High Schools due to the My Tomorrow initiative

ACTION: Mrs. Mitchell will report on attendance about the Vision 2020 Schools at the March 27, 2017 Committee

meeting.

Thriving Learning Communities, Mayerson Academy

Karen Graves, Ph.D., Program Manager, Thriving Learning Communities (TLC)

Dr. Graves updated the Committee on Thriving Learning Communities. This effort impacts students, teachers and schools'

culture. She reported that Principal Shelley Stein will be recommending the expansion of the program beyond the fifth and

sixth grades at Rees E. Price Academy. Dr. Graves reiterated that one of the Board’s goals is to develop Great Learning

Environments.

She reported that the District has developed Advisory to help create Great Learning Environments by helping students build

academic skills, break down barriers, foster relationships, strengthen listening skills and build trust in the classroom.

The work of Thriving Learning Communities targets the four main goals of Advisory in the areas of:

Creating a sense of community;

Providing academic direction;

Providing college and career planning; and

Encouraging social and emotional learning.

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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

(cont.)

TLC’s work is also done by adding in 24 Character Strengths in Social and Emotional Learning, which leads to greater

motivation for learning, deeper engagement within the classroom and long-term heightened performance.

A copy of the Character Strengths is attached to the minutes.

Dr. Graves advised that TLC’s programs are research based. The foundation and strengths of the program are patterns of

thinking, feeling and behaving, being universally valued, which is present in all of us. Strengths also lead to engagement,

satisfaction and meaning and well-being, which ties in with the My Tomorrow and Advisory goals.

She reported that there was a gain of 11 to 17 percentile points on achievement tests indicating that Social and Emotional

programs offer students a practical educational benefit.

Dr. Graves informed the Committee that the TLC used the research-based programs to create their program by using core

competencies of Social and Emotional Learning (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Awareness, Relationships and

Decision Making) and broke them down into units that would speak best to the different character strengths.

Materials were developed that teachers could use for implementation of the program. Deputy Superintendent Laura Mitchell

asked that “Strength Journals” be created for use in various ways by students and teachers.

Dr. Graves reported that schools that had a high implementation of the program showed that students had greater self-awareness

and the ability to name and apply their character strengths to solve problems at home and school, and the capacity to understand

how to do better in school, lower absenteeism, lower discipline rates and higher grade point averages.

Monica Battle, Principal for College Hill Fundamental Academy, was present and informed the Committee how the Social and

Emotional Learning program is impacting her school. She reported that the school community is dedicated to the work of the

program. Her goal is to build resilient children to help them know who they are and what they need to do to go beyond school

and further in life.

She emphasized that Social Emotional Learning, Service Learning and the 24 Character Strengths are the key components in

the education of the students. Her staff also uses the program to help them reflect on their own strengths.

She advised that the program is very beneficial to her students. Third and fourth graders, and Kindergartners are also exposed

to the character strengths. Ms. Battle introduced the program school-wide to ensure that everyone was on the same page,

including parents in order to help them with parenting.

Mrs. Hoffman inquired about a timeline as to when the program will be introduced to the younger grades, including preschool.

Mrs. Mitchell reported that Mayerson Academy is currently working with teachers in Advisory for grades five and six and

having discussions on introducing the program to third and fourth grades districtwide.

Schedule E Programming by School, ABC Report on Budget, Programming and Fundraising

Brian Leshner, Executive Director, Activities Beyond the Classroom

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Myles reported that an inventory of extracurricular and athletic programs was done at the schools and dollars have been

added to the 2017-2018 budget for Schedule E.

Committee Chair Bolton suggested that the budget for Schedule E needs to be removed from the CFT contract due to it

inhibiting the District's ability to provide extracurricular activities for students, and that only a certain amount of money can be

spent on extracurriculars. Mr. Myles reported that he and the CFT President reviewed the Schedule E budget.

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(cont.)

Mr. Myles stated that ABC’s fundraising has helped fund additional programs and equipment. Mr. Myles reviewed Mr.

Leshner’s report on clubs that are offered at the elementary schools. Some schools may have additional clubs that are funded

through the school’s foundation or other donors. The report is broken down by name of the school, the number of clubs and

athletics, and where dollars come from to support the programs (Schedule E, Boosters, Volunteers, Grants, ABC and other).

A copy of the report is attached.

Mr. Leshner provided the Committee with a copy of ABC’s Year End Financial Analysis Report from July 1, 2015 through

June 30, 2016 and the Year-End Athletics/Extracurricular Financial Analysis from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

A copy of the reports are attached.

Mr. Myles informed the Committee that in the past the boys outnumbered the girls in high school athletic programs. However,

removing football from the equation would show that girls might outnumber the boys in athletics at the high school level.

Mr. Leshner provided the group with a copy of athletic programs in which ABC participates.

A copy of the programs are attached to the minutes.

ACTION: ABC’s contract will be up for renewal on June 30, 2017 and Mr. Myles will work with Mr. Leshner on the

process of recommending the contract for renewal and increase.

ACTION: Mrs. Hoffman inquired as to why some schools have more clubs than others. Mr. Myles will reach out to

schools with fewer clubs to determine what they have, what clubs they would like to have, and determine if

schools know what activities are offered at other schools.

Written Follow Ups

Regarding any new perspectives or new options to accommodate later start times

Dr. Lofton reported that after meeting with Superintendent Ronan and John Davis, the Director of Transportation, Mr. Davis

advised that several conversations with Metro have amounted to the same scenario about there not being enough Metro buses or

vehicles to accommodate later start times. At any rate, to accommodate later starts in some would force other high schools to

change their start times.

For example, Hughes, Shroder and Woodward would need to start school earlier in order to free up buses.

Dr. Lofton reported that Metro could accommodate five to fifteen minute later start times at some schools with existing

inventory.

ACTION: The Committee assigned the Administration to contact other districts that have changed their start times to learn

how they managed the transition.

Ms. Bolton and Dr. Lofton advised that other districts may be using their own buses to transport their students.

ACTION: Ms. Bolton advised that additional bus companies may be needed to address CPS’s needs and advised Dr.

Lofton to research and update the Committee and to report on how to contract to expand the bus inventory.

ACTION: Ms. Hoffman advised that the District needs to hear from Metro about what a different plan would look like for

the CPS District, and that the Administration investigate how other districts changed their start times, costs

involved, different scenarios, would start times for elementary schools need to change, the need for additional

contracts, and different routings.

ACTION: Dr. Lofton will follow-up with Mr. Davis and Bill Moerhing, Chief Operations Officer, about the Committee’s

suggestion for a draft model.

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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

(cont.)

Sandy Hook Date for Presentation

A date for the presentation has not been established as of yet.

Date for ACES Meeting

A meeting date for ACES has not been established as of yet.

Other Business

Spencer School Hyde Park Gifted Application

Mrs. Mitchell informed the Committee that the Hyde Park Gifted program is for gifted students that live in the Hyde Park

attendance area.

Students living outside the attendance area who are already enrolled in the school, may finish their time at Hyde Park.

Mrs. Mitchell will be meeting with parents to clarify the enrollment process into Hyde Park Gifted school.

The meeting adjourned at 1:35 P.M.

Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair Mary A. Ronan, Superintendent

Elisa Hoffman Laura Mitchell, Deputy Superintendent

Daniel Minera Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent

Gabriel Lofton, Assistant Superintendent

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

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

Passed viva voce.

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

(cont.)

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(cont.)

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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

(cont.)

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(cont.)

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REVISED

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 4:00 pm at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the

Board Office Conference Room.

Student Voice/Representative in Board Practice

Committee member Hoffman, in the absence of Ms. Bledsoe, the Board’s Fellow, informed the Committee that she and Ms.

Bledsoe will be meeting with Pat Neal-Miller, the Director of Family and Civic Engagement on March 10, 2017 to get feedback

on the presentation for Superintendent Ronan’s Student Leadership Team’s April 2017 meeting.

ACTION: Ms. Bledsoe will prepare a guide on how the group discussions will be managed. The Policy Committee will

discuss the students' recommendations at the April 10, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Chairperson Jones recommended inviting the students to the April 10 meeting to involve them in shaping their participation as

student representatives on the Board.

Committee Member Nelms expressed a desire in forming a District Student Athlete Council.

Magnet Enrollment

The Committee reviewed Chief Information Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver’s preliminary magnet enrollment first-round report

that contained racial, economic, and geographic diversity for the elementary magnet schools with the highest demand: Dater,

Fairview, North Avondale and Sands Montessori schools.

The Committee reiterated that more than one year’s worth of data is needed to see trends.

Mrs. Hoffman reported that the preliminary data showed that there was a 5 percent increase in the non-white population for

over two years. Ms. Trimble-Oliver reported this information at the February 13, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Ms. Jones advised the Committee to establish timelines as to when the data should be reviewed, with a goal of reviewing total

enrollments at the completion of the lottery.

Mrs. Hoffman recommended that the data be reviewed in the month of October, which is when official enrollment counts are

available. The data should also be reviewed after the third round that runs from April 5-21.

Mr. Nelms advised to include data about parents whose children were accepted into the lottery but chose not to move forward,

as well as who applied and who was accepted.

Mrs. Hoffman advised to include economic and geographic diversity data in the report.

Mrs. Neal-Miller reported that a survey will be administered to parents that participated in the lottery for school year 2015-

2016 to get feedback and to ask why parents picked a certain school. The survey will be administered at the end of March 2017

or early April 2017.

Mrs. Hoffman advised Mrs. Neal-Miller to include in the survey a question as to where parents would have enrolled their

children if they did not get in through the lottery.

ACTION: Mrs. Neal-Miller will provide an update on the results of the survey at the May 8, 2017 Policy Committee

meeting.

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(cont.)

Ms. Jones advised the Committee that when looking at the patterns and trends of the data, clarity is needed as to why the data is

being reviewed, as it is tied to the Magnet Enrollment policy, and how does it reveal that equity is being achieved in the

enrollment process.

Ms. Jones talked about how the magnet enrollment relates to the Board’s equity policy that affects the entire District. She also

advised that once the Board establishes its measures for its strategic goals, it is imperative that the Board addresses equity in the

magnet enrollment and establishes a framework to do it.

ACTION: The Committee will include in its workplan what are the measures of equity.

Policy 7560.01 – Creation of High Quality Schools

Ms. Jones reported that the Policy will be recommended for approval at the Board’s March 6, 2017 Regular Meeting.

She informed the Committee that Board member Bates initiated review of the policy upon the Board’s past consideration of

partnering with Phalen Leadership Academies to ensure that the Board, at least on an annual basis, requires a report regarding

the progress of any community schools that it sponsors or supports. The reports will include a review of the academic

achievement and financial accountability of the school.

OSBA Essential Policies

Policy 5201 – Truancy

Mr. Hoying recommended that the Committee review Policy 5201 – Truancy, due to House Bill 410 that will require changes to

the document. The bill will be effective in April 2017.

The Bill will redefine “habitual truancy,” remove the term “chronic truancy” from the Ohio Revised Code, and revise when

schools can intervene from a day’s scheme to a calendar year.

The bill now defines “habitual truants” as students that miss more than 30 consecutive hours, 42 or more hours in a month, or

72 or more hours in a school year.

When a student reaches the level of a habitual truant, the school district must assign the student to an absence intervention team

comprised of at least two district staff members and the student’s parent or guardian

Mr. Hoying informed the group that the General Assembly has prohibited schools from suspending or expelling students for

truancy. The District does not practice this procedure.

Committee member Nelms inquired as to how long students are considered truant or dropouts.

Mr. Hoying advised that he has been discussing this with Barbara Mattei-Smith, Director of Performance and Accountability,

and that currently there is nothing in the statute as to how the Ohio Department of Education and Educational Management

Information System will treat withdrawing students, as this is counted on student’s report cards.

Mrs. Hoffman reiterated that Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent, is working with Senator Peggy Lehner regarding a pilot

program on attendance and truancy.

ACTION: The Committee will review the Truancy policy at the April 10, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

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(cont.)

Touch Points (No Action Required)

Committee Chairperson Jones informed the group that the following policies were submitted to the full Board and approved on

the following dates:

Committee By-Laws (2-13-17)

Policy 2255 – Equity and Excellence in Education (2-27-17)

Policy 5113 – Inter-District Open Enrollment (2-27-17)

Policy 5111.01 – Students Experiencing Homelessness (2-27-17)

She will be adding “touch points” to the agenda for her checks and balances for completion of policy work.

Other Business

Reschedule April 10, 2017 Policy Committee Meeting

The Committee agreed to reschedule its April 10, 2017 meeting to April 17, 2017, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in respect to the

beginning of Passover.

The meeting adjourned at 4:49 PM.

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons

Carolyn Jones , Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Elisa Hoffman Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development

A. Chris Nelms Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources

Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Revised Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

Vice President Bates declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE AD HOC BOARD PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

The Ad Hoc Board Priorities Committee met on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 12:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

Finalize Board Self-Evaluation

The AD HOC committee met to complete final edits and review the final draft of the Board evaluation tool.

The Committee discussed the upcoming Board self-assessment of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument as a way to learn

about themselves and what each individual brings to the Board.

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(cont.)

This process will be followed by the implementation of the Board’s evaluation, where discussions will take place to plan how

the Board will function as a group and establish annual goals.

ACTION: The Board’s self-assessment process will be facilitated and completed at the March 15, 2017 meeting by Mr.

Tommie Lewis of Make It Plan Consulting.

The Committee decided to incorporate the Board’s strategic initiatives, developed from the first Board retreat on January 28,

2017, so that Board members could think about how the initiatives can align with the evaluation standards and how the Board

uses those standards to develop its annual strategic goals.

ACTION: The revised Board evaluation tool and process will be introduced to the full Board at the March 15, 2017

Regular meeting.

The evaluation will inform the following areas of discussion at the upcoming meeting for the Board evaluation retreat.

Where there may/may not be alignment around evaluation results;

How the Board operates/functions in its role;

What work is the Board trying to achieve i.e. strategic initiatives/goals;

How/when does the Board measure progress and achievement of its goals; and

How will the Board be accountable for the achievement of its goals.

The date for Board evaluation and strategic planning is confirmed for Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 8 AM – 12 PM.

ACTION: The final evaluation tool will be made available to Board Members via survey monkey at the end of the day on

Friday, March 17, after being uploaded into Survey Monkey by Human Resource Director, Paul McDole.

Board Members will complete the evaluation by the end of the business day on March 20. The final results of

the evaluation will be forwarded to the facilitator by Mr. McDole by the end of business day on Tuesday, March

21.

The meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

Ad Hoc Board Priorities Committee

Carolyn Jones, Chair

Eve Bolton

Elisa Hoffman

Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Ad Hoc Board Priorities Commitee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

Vice President Bates declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Request of a Waiver for Alcohol Use at Walnut Hills High School (Wedding Event) – Debbie Heldman, Executive

Director, Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation

2. Relationship Between Local School Decision Making Committees and Community Learning Centers – Shauna

McDowell, Principal, Pleasant Hill; Larry Williams, Principal, Shroder High School

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Nya Williams Body of WUHS – Requirements for new principal

2. Amber Twitty Withrow PJSP – next principal at Withrow

3. Carlee Simon PPSGC – Superintendent listening sessions PPSGC

4. Adam Sella Student body President of Walnut Hills High School

5. Traci Gibson Question about approved PO’s

6. Sanja Bias Clifton Area Neighborhood School

7. Mary Schubauer-Berigan Neighborhood School Advisory Group

8. Jau Checco CANS Advisory Group

9. Nicholas Hollau CANS Advisory Group

10. Morgan Rich CANS Advisory Group

11. Vince Metzofr Clifton Area Neighborhood School

12. Andrea Stey-gee Clifton Neighborhood School Lease Agreement

13. Anna Byars Terminating CCAC Lease

14. Gerald Checco Clifton School

15. Julie Sellers Superintendent Search

REVISED

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST A WAIVER FOR ALCOHOL USE AT

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

(WEDDING EVENT)

WHEREAS, the Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation would like to grant the honor of having a faculty

member conduct their wedding ceremony at Walnut Hills High School; and

WHEREAS, the Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation would like to show honor to the faculty member by

hosting a wedding ceremony and reception at the Walnut Hills High School on Saturday, July 15, 2017; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board is authorized in Board Policy 7510 Use of District Facilities

and Property to approve the use of Walnut Hills High School for a wedding ceremony and reception on July 15, 2017. The

wedding ceremony and reception will be hosted by the Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation. For the wedding

ceremony and reception, the host shall obtain required licensure for alcohol, arrange for the necessary security and obtain

insurance satisfactory to the District for the performance.

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, President

Melanie Bates, Vice President

Eve Bolton

Elisa Hoffman

Carolyn Jones

A. Chris Nelms

Daniel Minera

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REVISED

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST A WAIVER FOR ALCOHOL USE AT

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

(WEDDING EVENT)

(cont.)

Ms. Jones moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion for A Revised Resolution to Request a Waiver for Alcohol use at Walnut

Hills High School (Wedding Event) be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 27, 2006 BY AND BETWEEN

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CLIFTON

CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE FOR THE OLD CLIFTON SCHOOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS AT 3711 CLIFTON

AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OHIO

WHEREAS, the Board of Education’s commitment to advancing equity and responding to the growing enrollment of

students compels the continued creation of additional quality educational seats, and

WHEREAS, the District’s planned expansion in 2017-18 includes opening a new Rising Stars preschool site in the

former Carthage School and reopening the former North Fairmont building to create the Cincinnati LEAP (Language

Enrichment and Academic Proficiency) Academy, and

WHEREAS, after more than a year of discussions with members of north-central Cincinnati communities, the Board

intends to create a new school serving the neighborhoods of Clifton, Clifton Heights, University Heights, and Fairview (CUF)

and Spring Grove Village, and

WHEREAS, the before mentioned communities are recruiting preschool and Kindergarten students for the 2017-18

school year to create the pipeline for this new neighborhood school, and

WHEREAS, the students will be temporarily housed at Rising Stars at Vine for the 2017-18 school year, and will

need a location for the 2018-19 school year as enrollment grows, and

WHEREAS, the Board unanimously approved entering a contract to purchase the Rawson Estate adjacent to the

former Clifton School, and

WHEREAS, the Board owns the building and surrounding grounds at 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio (“the

Premises”) and leased the Premises to the Clifton Cultural Arts Centre, aka Clifton Cultural Arts Center (“the CCAC”) pursuant

to a Lease Agreement dated January 27, 2006, and

WHEREAS, the Board now determines that it is in its best interest to have the exclusive use of the Premises for the

purpose of providing public school classroom instruction, and

WHEREAS, the Board determines that the exclusive use of the Premises is consistent with its commitment to advance

equity and to increase district enrollment to meet diverse student needs, and

WHEREAS, notwithstanding the term of the Lease, the Board has decided to furnish a 365-day termination notice to

the CCAC and terminate the lease pursuant to Section 5 of the Lease, and

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A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 27, 2006 BY AND BETWEEN

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CLIFTON

CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE FOR THE OLD CLIFTON SCHOOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS AT 3711 CLIFTON

AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OHIO

(cont.)

WHEREAS, the Board appreciates CCAC’s responsible stewardship of the 1906 Building and is proud of the good

work of CCAC in delivering community, arts, and cultural programming to the Clifton and Greater Cincinnati community,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the administration is directed to send a 365-day termination notice to

the CCAC and to terminate the lease for the Premises. The administration is further directed to work with the CCAC to foster a

continuing collaborative relationship and to explore with CCAC possibilities for the future use of the Clifton School and

expanded premises, including the Rawson Estate.

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, President

Melanie Bates, Vice President

Eve Bolton

Elisa Hoffman

Carolyn Jones

A. Chris Nelms

Daniel Minera

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion for A Resolution to Terminating the Lease Agreement Dated January

27, 2006 by and between the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District and the Clifton Cultural Arts Centre for

the Old Clifton School Building and Grounds at 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

C. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

E. APPOINTMENT

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. DISMISSAL

C. APPOINTMENT

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

F. PROMOTION

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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.

Carrie Horace Substitute Teacher Service April 1

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, for the 2016-17 school year as requested by the

following.

Kiyana B. Gordon Teacher – Student Services Medical March 5

Anneka A. Wiggins Teacher – Pleasant Hill Medical March 5

C. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

(Indicates that an employee has returned from leave of absence.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a return from leave of absence for the following. Funding is from the General

Fund.

Kelly Joines Conner March 13

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. Effective

date as indicated.

Certificate of Clinical Competence

The following Speech Pathologists are recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2016-17 school year, as a result of

attaining their Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Laura M. Massa

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)

NTBC/Professional Certification

The following School Psychologists and Occupational Therapists are recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2016-17

school year, as a result of attaining their NTBC/Professional Certification.

Chelsea Ann Geiger

E. 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 2016-17 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 March 21, 2017.

Substitute Teacher - Class III – $122.98 daily per day

Brandon M. Barb Sharon H. Norris Dane Salabak

Jeffrey L. Hoover Jaren K. Rosely

Substitute Teacher - Retiree – $121.24 per day

Sandra R. Johnson Rebecca S. Robinson

Substitute Teacher - Class I – $108.77 daily per day

Brandon M. Barb

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

Rodni Wright Withrow Sr Hi Boys Reserve Basketball Coach 2880.49

F. 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.

Psychologist - Class IV – (Doctorate Degree)

Wallace Larkin To: $61,279.40 From: $57,147.72 March 19

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.)

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

Wendy A. Shonk To: $62,372.84 From: $59,744.69 March 5

G. 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.

Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate)

Update District Pacing Guides and Materials – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 20 hours

Bristi Datta* Meggan D. Johnson* Brittany A. Noble*

Michael R. Henson* Joelle B. McConnell* Caitlin B. Taylor*

Home Instructor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate)

James R. Compton 44 hours Charles L. Newton 150 hours

In Board proceedings of October 10, 2016, an additional assignment was approved for Peer Leadership Facilitator’s to receive a

stipend in the amount of $2,239.08. This amount should be corrected to read $2,553.56.

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2016-17. 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

Diana L. Crawford Bond Hill Elem Student Newspaper Sponsor 934.20

James Crook Aiken Sr Hi Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2335.52

Samuel A. Villegas Bond Hill Elem Intramurals Coach 934.20

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. 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.

Takisha Averhart Sub Security Assistant 2 Personal Reasons March 2

Christina Gray Paraprofessional Personal Reasons February 28

Maria Hernandez Paraprofessional Personal Reasons February 13

Tessa Johnson Paraprofessional Personal Reasons March 3

Mariah Kennedy Paraprofessional Other Employment May 26

Shantay Myers Paraprofessional Personal Reasons March 3

B. DISMISSAL

(Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.)

The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed.

China Boyer Paraprofessional March 21

Michael Forte Security Assistant 2 March 21

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 (*).

Senior Accounting Technician (Classified)

Jodie Link $1625.22 bwk. Aiken High March 21

Custodian 1 (Classified)

Jesse Risch $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Ave. March 21

Antonio Thompson $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Ave. March 21

Licensed Practical Nurse (Unclassified)

Ormica Labossiere $21.33 hr. Roselawn March 21

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Mary Floyd $14.83 hr. Roberts March 21

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Student Services Assistant (Unclassified)

Derrick Turner $12.69 hr. Rising Stars Academy March 21

Substitute Food Service Helper

Amanda Allphin* $10.74 hr. Various March 21

Lisa Hayes* $10.74 hr. Various March 21

Paige Jones* $10.74 hr. Various March 21

Shiekqulia Taylor* $10.74 hr. Various March 21

Fredrick White* $10.74 hr. Various March 21

Special Duty Police

Todd Greene $40.00 hr. Various March 21

Nedra Ward $40.00 hr. Various March 21

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

Andrew Mueller Hughes MS Athletic Coordinator $1557.02

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 (*).

Custodian 1 (Classified) From

William Castleberry $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Ave. Food Serv Helper $13.75 hr. March 21

Food Service Helper (Classified) From

Conolia Ramsey* $13.58 hr. Midway Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. March 21

Serena Smith* $13.58 hr. Mt. Washington Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. March 21

E. 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 (*).

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

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

Jamie Harris Midway Elem St. Newspaper/Yearbook $ 934.20

Steve Stewart Bond Hill Elem Ext Physical Education 934.20

Jerome Thomas III Aiken MS Head Basketball Coach – Girls 2335.52

F. PROMOTION

(Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Payroll Supervisor From

Michella Harris $69,169.34 Treasurer’s Office Int Acct Tech $1410.95 bwk. March 21

Level II Building Engineer From

Donald Miller $2315.81 bwk. Iowa Ave. Level 1A Bldg Eng $1963.23 bwk. March 21

Alexander Williams II $2315.81 bwk. Withrow Level 1A Bldg Eng $1963.23 bwk. March 21

Mary A. Ronan

Superintendent of Schools

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

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copland-Dansby (7)

Noes: None

President Copelend-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DONATIONS

II. AWARD OF GRANTS

III. AGREEMENT(S)

IV. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS

V. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASES

VII. AWARD OF CONTRACT

VIII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

I. DONATIONS

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

Donor Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) The Movement Basketball Organization

LLC

$425.00 Bond Hill Academy Fund 018 – Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion for the benefit of the staff and students of Bond Hill Academy.

(B.) Martha A. Dupree-Gibson $100.00 Gilbert A. Dater High

School

Fund 018 – Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used for Memorial Program.

(C.) Earl & Kimberly Busdieker $165.00 Rockdale Academy Fund 018 – Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used for transportation.

II. AWARD OF GRANTS

That record is made of an award of grants from the following Grantors:

Grant Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Northside Community Council $350.00 Chase Elementary Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for the emergency needs of the students at Chase Elementary.

(B.) The Thomas J. Rebold Foundation $1,000.00 Cheviot Elementary Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for the music teacher to purchase sheet music, instruments, etc.

(C.) Interact for Health $38,000.00 Facilities Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used to remodel the health center at Roberts Paideia Academy.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

II. AWARD OF GRANTS (cont.)

Grant Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(D.) Neediest Kids of All $5,000.00 Family and Community

Engagement

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To provide funding for emergency clothing assistance to the students of the Cincinnati Public Schools.

(E.) The Greater Cincinnati Foundation $200,000.00 Family and Community

Engagement

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To support the CPS Community Learning Centers as part of a three year grant.

(F.) Educational Theatre Association $1,500.00 Gilbert A. Dater High

School

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used towards rental fees, purchase price, or materials needed to create or improve the elements of a theatre

production.

(G.) Cincinnati Nature Center $140.00 North Avondale

Montessori

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To provide admission and transportation to the Cincinnati Nature Center – Rowe Woods on March 07, 2017 for

35 students and 5 adults.

III. AGREEMENT(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates Funding Source

Public Affairs

(A.) Vehr Communications $200,000.00 3/21/2017- 6/30/2017 General Fund

Purpose: to provide public relations/marketing to develop and execute strategies.

Facilities

(B.) JDL Warm Construction LLC $652,740.00 3/21/2017- 12/31/2017 Spencer Building

Improvement -

Buildings

Purpose: to provide labor and materials to construction addition at Spencer Academy.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

III. AGREEMENT(S) (cont.)

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates Funding Source

Treasurer/CFO

(C.) Clark Schaefer Consulting $50,400.00 3/21/2017- 6/30/2017 General Fund

Purpose: to provide data analysis to support the HR/Payroll software conversion.

Family and Community Engagement

(D.) Parents for Public Schools of Greater

Cincinnati

$34,000.00 3/21/2017- 6/30/2017 Title I

Purpose: to provide parent engagement programs.

ITM

(E.) Vernovis $49,920.00 3/21/2017- 6/30/2017 Vision 2020

Purpose: to provide Apple software support.

(F.) All Lines Technologies $59,891.59 3/21/2017- 3/20/2018 General Fund

Purpose: to provide Apple software support.

IV. 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

Student Services

(A.) Cindy Slavik (Board

Proceedings: August 22,

2016, page 621.)

$500.00 $28,388.00 8/28/2016-06/30/2017 Auxiliary Services

Purpose: to provide speech services in nonpublic schools for The Good Shepherd Montessori and Xavier Montessori.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

V. TRANSFER OF FUNDS

That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer funds to the following accounts:

From Account To Account Amount Not to

Exceed

(A.) Fund 10-Classroom Facilities Fund 3-Permanent Improvements $488,000.00

Purpose: To provide the necessary window replacement in the North Fairmount Schools building to open the building in

the fall of 2017.

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

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

GENERAL FUND / 001

(A.) Supplies

PNC P-Card Facilities $ 134,628.40

Explanation – FY17 Blanket (April, May & June) for Facilities to purchase fuel and emergency supplies & materials

AUXILIARY / 401

(B.) Digital Starlab

Science First School/Department $ 46,440.00

Explanation – Vendor to provide an inflatable planetarium with a digital projector for student use in science to learn astrology.

Students will be able to identify constellations and tell their relationship to with each other.

(C.) Textbooks

McGraw Hill Education Elder High School $ 25,052.20

Explanation – British Literature Textbooks for student use for Senior English classes

(D.) Books

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt The Springer School $ 30,631.26

Explanation – Science lab material for student use in grades 6 through 8

(E.) Projector

Premier Network Solutions Seven Hills School $ 85,428.00

Explanation – Replacement projection system to utilize the newest digital educational programming for students

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)

AUXILIARY / 401

(F.) AP Testing

The College Board Seton High School $ 31,341.00

Explanation – Advance placement examinations for Seton High School

(G.) ThinkPad

CDW Government Guardian Angels $ 35,875.00

Explanation – Lenovo ThinkPads for student use at Guardian Angels to be used as a tool to access their work.

(H.) Laptop

Fuller Computer Solutions Cincinnati Hill Christian $ 27,512.50

Explanation – HP Laptops for student use at Cincinnati Hill Christian to be used as a tool to access their work

(I.) TV

Tierney Brothers Resurrection School $ 33,463.00

Explanation – 11 Clever Touch TVs and wall mounts for students in grades K through 8, for the music room and computer labs

(J.) Monitor

Forward Edge St Francis Seraph $ 36,998.00

Explanation – Infocus J-Touchscreen monitors to be used in student classrooms

SCHOOL WIDE / 598

(K.) iPads

Apple Computer Frederick Douglass $ 34,996.90

Explanation – iPad Airs for student use at Douglass School to be used as an educational tool within the classroom

VII. AWARD OF CONTRACT

(A). On Friday February 24, 2017 bids for ACT Preparation were opened and read by the Purchasing Department.

Proposals Due: Friday, February 24, 2017 by 12:00 p.m.

Publication Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017

Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

VII. AWARD OF CONTRACT (cont.)

(B.) On Friday, February 17, 2017 bids for Paper Products and Hand Soap were opened and read by the Purchasing

Department.

Proposals Due: Friday, February 17, 2017 by 4:00 p.m.

Publication Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment

VIII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

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

Vendor Confirm Amount Funding Source CPS Location Purpose of Purchase

(A.) Trisha Byers 10,000.00 Other Grants Riverview East Tutor Coordinator Services

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (7)

Absent: None

Noes: None

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

Board – Provide any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding the Preschool Master Agreement to General Counsel

within the next 24 hours.

Board – If there isn’t any changes to the Preschool Master Agreement can it be approved at the next Board Meeting on

Tuesday?

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ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO