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March 21 2018

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

March 21, 2018

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

48 Hour Waiver for Committee Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . 251

Revised Report of the Policy Committee March 15, 2018 . . . . . . . 252

Revised Report of the Student Achievement Committee March 15, 2018 . . . . 257

Report of the Finance Committee March 15, 2018 . . . . . . . . . 264

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 290

48 Hour Waiver for Revised Resolution Approving Offer to Exchange Property with

F.C. Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

291

A Revised Resolution Approving Offer to Exchange Property with F.C. Cincinnati . . 291

A Resolution Supporting School Safety and Reducing Gun Violence . . . . . 292

A Resolution Amending Board Policies: 2255-Equity and Excellence in Education;

2260-Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity; 2260.02-

Prohibition Against Harassment of Students and Staff; 3122-Nondiscrimination and

Equal Employment Opportunity (Professional Staff); 4122-Nondiscrimination and

Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff); 5517.01-Bullying and Other Forms

of Aggressive Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

294

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Report of the Treasurer

I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

II. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

III. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

IV. Award of Purchase Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

V. For Board Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

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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, Wednesday, March 21,

2018 at 11:15 a.m., President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Moroski (4)

Late Arrival: Member Messer@12:28 p.m. (1)

Early Dismissal: Members President Jones@1:12 p.m., Timmons@1:20 p.m. (2)

Absent: None

Superintendent Laura Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski 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 March

22, 2018.

Special Meeting – March 7, 2018



Business Meeting at Westwood School – March 12, 2018

Emergency Special Meeting – March 14, 2018


Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

48 HOUR WAIVER FOR

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Mrs. Copeland-Dansby moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to the 48 Hour Waiver for Committee Meeting

Minutes be approved.

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

Noes: None


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REVISED

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Thursday, March 15, 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

Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Ashley Addo, Assistant General Counsel; Aaron Childs, Legal Intern; Kathleen

Crable, Senior Executive Secretary; Joyce Fischer, Executive Communications Assistant; Dan Hoying, General

Council; Paul Mcdole, Jr., Director, Human Resources; Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents

David Brenner; Marlena Brookfield; Laura Sanregret; Jack Albers

City Councilman

Chris Seelbach

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers

Julie Sellers, President

Jamie Berine, Organizer

FOR BOARD ACTION

Develop Recommendations for Responsibilities and Charter for the Board’s new Committee: Board, District

and Community Strategic Planning Committee.

Legal Intern Aaron Childs reviewed the draft Charter with the Committee and reported that it mirror’s the Board’s

Audit Committee Charter.

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The Charter includes the Purpose, Authority, Responsibilities, Composition/Voting, Administrative Liaison and

Meetings.

Mr. Hoying recommended that the Committee consist of three members as outlined in Board Protocol.

The Committee agreed and advised that Board members can still attend meetings but would not participate in

Committee recommendations.

A draft copy of the Charter is available in the Board office.

Policy 2255 – Equity and Excellence in Education; Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Other Forms Aggressive

(Transgender Students)

Superintendent Mitchell reiterated that she is using Policy 2255 – Equity and Excellence in Education as a foundation

for her work in relation to gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender and working towards offering Professional

Development (PD) for staff in order to create a safe place for all students in the district. She has also been working with

the Living with Change Foundation regarding equity in sexual identity.

Mrs. Mitchell reported that it was brought to her attention to add language “gender expression “to the equity policy.

City Councilman Chris Seelbach, Executive Director of the organization was present and updated the group about the

foundation and the need to enhance the policy with adding “gender expression.”

He also informed the group that he would like to continue partnering with the district, as there is no cost and that he

would like for the entire district to participate in PD training, as well as parents.

Dan Hoying, General Council reported that he will include language “gender expression” into the following policies:

2255 – Equity and Excellence in Education

2260 – Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity

2260.02 – Prohibition Against Harassment of Students and Staff

3122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Professional Staff)

4122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff)

5517.01 – Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior

ACTION: The Committee agreed with the continued partnership with the Living with Change Foundation,

adding “gender expression” and adding “employment opportunities” to Policy 2260. The Committee will recommend

approval of the revisions at the March 21, 2018 Regular Business meeting.

The Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting transgender youth and their families by

providing education, resources, and financial assistance while fostering confidence and acceptance through change.

http://livingwithchange.org/our-story/.

Character and Support Guide – Code of Conduct

The Student Achievement Committee will review the Character and Support Guide – Code of Conduct in-order to

discuss process and/or procedure that parents follow regarding bathroom and locker room access based on gender and

gender identity.

http://livingwithchange.org/our-story/

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Policy 5136 – Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices Possessed by Students (Non-District

Owned): Policy 7550.01 – Use of Electronic Communication Devices (Students Using Cell Phones)

Sara Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer reported that she has scheduled three focus groups consisting of two

groups with students and one group with teachers and parents. The first meeting is March 22, 2018 and April 5, 2018.

Another session will be scheduled with the Student Voice Group upon confirmation of a date. There will also be a

teacher-parent focus group on April 5, 2018.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver will provide an update about the focus group meetings at the April 19, 2018

Finance Committee meeting as well as revisions to the electronic policies as appropriate.

Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities:

Permanent Alcohol Waivers – Non-School Facilities Rawson Estate

Mr. Hoying reported that the Board inquired about ways of approving alcohol waivers for rental of the Rawson Estate

since it is zoned as residential single family property. He informed the Committee that approval for rental can be done

through a resolution to permanently allow alcohol waivers for events held at the property.

He also informed the group that he will need to further investigate if this is feasible due to the property not being zoned

for educational use.

ACTION: The Committee will recommend approval of the resolution at the March 21, 2018 Regular Business

meeting after Mr. Hoying’s further investigation into the law.

Policy 9212 – Non School Organizations (PTO’s/School Foundations/Boosters)

Mr. Hoying reported that he is working with Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor, CPS, on Policy 9210 – Citizen

Organizations and Policy 9212 in-order to revise the document to include Alumni, Associations, Parent/Teacher

Associations, and to make sure that they are aligned and in compliance with the law.

Legalities for Publishing Written Procedures: 42:03

Mr. Hoying reported that Superintendent Mitchell has assigned the Management Team to assign procedures to Board

polices. Mr. Hoying reviewed with the Committee a template that she is using to provide guidance on how the

procedures should be organized.

The procedures are public record and not approved by the Board and Ohio Revised Code does not require school

district’s to put procedures in place. The procedures will be uploaded to the District’s website upon completion.

ACTION: The District’s procedure on calamity days is different than what is stated in the policy. The

Administration will review the policy and procedures to ensure that they are aligned.

Neighborhood Analysis Mapping

Committee Chair Bates reported that data collected was to be used to pilot a “mini district.”

She also advised to provide the analysis in a map to determine who is using the system and help determine if there is a

need to expand it to other neighborhoods.

ACTION: The Committee will continue discussion of the analysis at the April 19, 2018 Policy Committee

meeting.

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District Business Advisory Council

Ashley Addo, Assistant General Council reviewed a draft of the Business Advisory Council. She updated the

Committee on the following components needed to establish the Council.

Business Advisory Council Plan; Bylaws of the Council; District Point of Contact; Establishing a Council; Meeting

Frequency; Officers of the Council; Selecting Members for the Council Submitting a Joint Statement; Terms of

Service; Timeline; and Orientation for Council members. Mr. Moroski recommended that a skills matrix be developed.

ACTION: Ms. Bolton advised the Administration to provide the Committee with a list of others that already

have a Council. The Committee will discuss the information at the April 19, 2018 Policy Committee meeting

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

Ohio law now requires the Board of Education of a school district to have a Business Advisory Council. The objectives

of the council is to foster relationships between businesses and schools, prepare students for future careers and learning,

and to ensure the work of educators align with the needs of businesses. The Council needs to established by June 30,

2018

Review Draft Committee Work Plan

Mr. Hoying provided the Committee with a list of Board policies that will be reviewed on a three-year rotation. He

reported that he will start the review beginning with the following policies: Policies 1000 – Administration; 2000 –

Programs and 9000 – Community Engagement. Human Resources, Operations and Property will follow.

Ms. Bates reiterated the need to make sure that a date showing when the policies were last reviewed be included on the

documents.

ACTION: Committee Chair Bates advised the Committee to review the three-year rotation plan in order to

review the plan at the April 19, 2018 Policy Committee meeting for recommendation of approval at the April 23, 2018

Regular Business Meeting.

Other Business

Reducing Violence Resolutions

Ms. Bates informed the group that three Board members submitted resolutions for reducing gun violence and

recommended reviewing the documents to combine them into one.

She also reported that she had lobbyist George Glover review the following House Bills that were contained in one of

the resolutions.

House Bill 201 Representatives Ron Hood and Tom Brinkman have introduced House Bill 201,

a bill which seeks to have Ohio join the growing number of states which allow "constitutional"

carry, or lawful carry of a concealed firearm without a license. Bills similar to this one have been

introduced in every General Assembly since 2005 without success. It is still in Committee in the

Ohio House.

House Bill 228 This bill introduced by Representatives Johnson and LaTourette removes

restrictions in the areas of self-defense and carrying concealed weapons penalties. It seeks to

increase protections for those who use a firearm in self-defense by (a) introducing a “Stand Your

Ground” provision that expands the locations at which a person has no duty to retreat before

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House Bill 228 (cont.)

using force from just one’s residence and vehicle to any place a person is lawfully present, and

(b) shifting the burden of disproving a self-defense assertion from the defense to the

prosecution. The bill also modifies the Concealed Handgun Licensing Law by eliminating a

licensee’s duty to keep the their hand in plain sight if impracticable, reducing the penalties for

illegally carrying a concealed firearm or improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, and

eliminating the requirement of posting warning signs regarding the possession of weapons on

specified premises. It is still in Committee in the House.

House Bill 233 this bill introduced by Representative Becker would enact the "Decriminalization

Effort For Ending Notorious Deaths (DEFEND)" which would provide an opportunity for a

concealed handgun licensee or qualified military member to avoid charges for carrying a deadly

weapon into a prohibited place if the person leaves upon request, and to penalize failure to

leave upon request or returning with a firearm. It is in Committee in the Senate after passing the

House.

ACTON: The Committee agreed upon a resolution and will recommend the document for approval at the

March 21, 2018 Regular Business Meeting.

Ms. Bolton recommended that Committee member Moroski submit a letter to the delegation about House Bill 233. Ms.

Bates will inform Mr. Glover about the letter.

The meeting adjourned at 1:35 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 Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


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REVISED

REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public

Schools Education Center Conference Room 1A.

ATTENDEES

Student Achievement Committee Members

Chairperson Eve Bolton, Mike Moroski, Lannis Timmons

Administration/Staff

Kelley Bagayoko, Program Manager, Early Childhood Education; Anna Hutchinson, Director, Curriculum and

Instruction; Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent; Lauren Worley, Public Affairs

Community Members/Parents

David Brenner, Marlena Brookfield, Jan Brown Checco, Kate Eisenpress, Barb Schultz, Bob Suess, Craig Rozen,

Laura Sanregret,

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers

Kendra Phelps, Education Issues

Mayerson Academy

Beth D’Amico, Director of Operations

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Update from Preschool Workforce Council Charter

Laura Sanregret, District Wide Lead Teacher

Ms. Sanregret reviewed a draft of the Preschool Workforce Council Charter with the committee and updated the group

on revisions that were made to the document. A change included recommending

that the CFT President be a standing member on the council. She also requested feedback from the Board regarding

term limits for members. She reported that the Council is expecting $114,000 from the Cincinnati Preschool Promise

budget for the 2018-2019 school year.

ACTION: The Student Achievement Committee will continue discussion of the document at their

April 19, 2018 meeting.

Villedge

Katie Nzekwu, CEO

Ms. Nzekwu informed the Committee about the organization and that it services children from twelve to twenty-four

years of age. Villedge also services children from the juvenile justice system to prepare them to enroll back into school.

Ms. Nzekwu would like to pilot the program for school year 2018-2019.

Assistant Superintendent Bill Myles advised that this program could be an or at least an additional for Alternative to

Expulsion (A2E) and Alternative to Suspension (A2S) this coming year.

ACTION: The Committee agreed with piloting the program and will recommend to the Board at their

March 21, 2018 Regular Business meeting that the Administration move forward in the

pilot.

Committee member Moroski brought Villedge to the attention of the Committee and Member Timmons expressed

interest in the program and knowledge of its approach and success.

Villedge builds capacity within schools, agencies, and communities to support the city's hard-to-reach students. They

create a web of support, provide expert coaches or consultants, and leverage the strength to create enrichment activities

and growth opportunities so that each community can realize their potential to meet the needs of every student.

Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS)

Jan Checco, Communications

Ms. Checco updated the Committee on the following that is being done to engage the community:

CANS notecard

Report Outline for Student Achievement Committee 3/15/18

CANS March 2018 Enrollment Flier (1/2 sheet, 2 sides)

Design for CANS 2018-19 Yard Sign

Superintendent Mitchell’s letter for CANS residents (2 sided, English and Spanish)

CANS letter for our list of 100 interested families (mailed)

Two Playdate fliers

Pencil box gift for new students

CANS coloring sheet with 1906 School Building façade image

Summer Camp for CANS and RSAVS by YMCA (Summer 2018)

CANS Story for Soapbox’s consideration

Report from Clifton Neighborhood Community Visioning Meeting, 10/24/17 (Greg Otis)

https://www.thevilledge.org/

https://www.thevilledge.org/contiuned

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Ms. Checco advised that financial support is needed to support the communications for engagement. Ms. Worley

reported that a budget is needed to assist the initiative. Ms. Checco reported that the Advisory group is eager for an

appointment of a principal or administrator to assist in the neighborhood school.

Ms. Checco advised that a presentation is scheduled for April 14, 2018 at CCAC (Clifton Cultural Arts Center) about

the University of Cincinnati’s Design, Architect, Art, Planning (DAAP) proposal for the new CANS School

Playscape.

ACTION: The Committee recommended that a press conference take place to inform the community

about the status of the CANS School and the financial settlement with CCAC and the

scheduled opening dates for CANS.

Climate Action

Aristotle Buie; Lauren Doepke; Ren Englum; Chris Heckman

Members of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a non-partisan group for climate action informed the Committee about their

advocacy for climate action. The group presented the Committee with a climate resolution asking the District to be a

leader in the movement by establishing a Climate Goals Committee to develop recommendations for taking action on

climate change that are within the purview of the District, such as:

Curricular and educational opportunities such as climate literacy, climate advocacy, and

climate justice curriculum and graduation requirements;

Facilities and operational priorities and projects;

Target timeline to transition the District to 100% renewable energy; and

Engagement and non-partisan advocacy with local, state and federal jurisdictions for science-based

climate policies that will help the district achieve its goals.

ACTION: The group provided the Committee with a copy of their resolution requesting it create a

Climate Goals Committee. The Committee will forward the document to the Science

Curriculum Manager for their follow-up with the group and the SAC will consider the

proposed resolution.

Later High School Start Times

Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer

Ms. Worley informed the group about the March 15, 2018 Community Meeting that took place at Mayerson Academy

to discuss later high school start times. She also updated everyone about the following student and community outreach

initiatives that are scheduled in the future.

February 2018 Student Achievement Committee Meets; Assignment to the Office of

Communication and Engagement

Student Voice Representatives discuss topic

Memo provided at Alliance for Community and Educational Success Meeting

March 2018 School Start Time landing page created on CPS website

Student Survey

Community Meeting March 15

Pre-Meeting on Hackathon March 20

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April 2018 Hackathon (T)

Community Thought Exchange

Student Input Activity

Community Meeting II

May 2018 Student Achievement Committee reviews input from two community meetings, student

survey, community thought exchange, hackathon results, and the Student Input Activity and

compiles a report.

Student Achievement Committee makes a policy recommendation to the full Board of

Education on next steps.

Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) Reset

Eve Bolton, SAC member


Ms. Worley informed the Committee about a survey that was administered to LSDMC members asking them how the

District could better support their efforts. The survey was presented at the March 1, 2018 District-Wide LSDMC

meeting. A copy of the survey is available in the Board office.

Ms. Bolton reported that other LSDMC members have been discussing and working on a “refresh” and review of the

LSDMC handbook to determine would should and should not be included. They are also reviewing the CFT contract

as there are 20 references to the LSDMC in the contract.

The LSDMC Working Group from the District-Wide LSDMC is also reviewing at least there Board policies that are in

the LSDMC handbook.

Character and Support Guide Code of Conduct

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Myles asked the Committee what additional information they needed to be included into the Code.

Mr. Myles reported that the role of the LSDMC, cell phone use during the school day, gender expression and behavior

at extracurricular events will be added to the code.

Ms. Bolton reported that discussions about behavior contracts and honor codes should be addressed for school year

2018-2019.

Administration Evaluation Update

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Paul McDole, Human Resources Director reported that two evaluations are required within a calendar year. He advised

that mid-year evaluations are completed and a final evaluation is due in the month of

April and completed by the first week of May.

The Superintendent and Treasurer evaluations are required by law to be completed by March 1, and the Board met that

deadline.

Chairperson Bolton also reminded the Committee that it is to develop a new Evaluation Tool for the Superintendent

which needs to be used in the future.

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Cross Boundary Leadership Team

Eve Bolton, Committee Chair

Ms. Bolton provided the Committee with a list of the Cross Boundary Leadership Team’s Partnership Networks. The

list contains all the resource centers and coordinators that are in the District and the services that have been provided

as a result of Community Learning Centers.

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) Contract Requirements

Eve Bolton, Committee Chair

Ms. Bolton informed the Committee about the following that are contained in the contract.

School Climate

The Board Student Achievement Committee will establish a positive school climate subcommittee. The

members of this subcommittee shall be appointed by the Superintendent and Federation President and will

include members of the Administration, teachers, parents, students and community members.

ACTION: Mr. Myles will update the Committee about establishing a positive school climate

subcommittee at a later date.

Special Education Committee

The Parties shall continue a Special Education Committee which shall meet quarterly. The Special Education

Committee shall report periodically to the Board's Student Achievement Committee

ACTION: Mr. Myles will provide the Committee with the minutes or a presentation about the

Committee.

Discipline Liaison

The district shall designate a member of Senior Management as the district’s discipline liaison. The Discipline Liaison

shall be charged with district and school compliance relating to school culture, climate, and discipline. The Discipline

Liaison will be assigned by the Superintendent to the Board's Student Achievement Committee

Mr. Myles reported that the Liaison has been assigned.

Community Learning Centers (CLC) and a Strategic Plan for Ohio

Eve Bolton, Committee member


Ms. Worley informed the Committee about Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education Community Conversation that is

scheduled on April 17, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1740

Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

The conversation is to provide input on Ohio’s Draft Strategic Education Plan which will create a unified system that

results in success for each student.

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The plan will be Ohio’s roadmap for taking innovative approaches to meet the state’s major education challenges. It

identifies a clear, statewide goal for preK-12 education, along with enabling strategies and tactics that explain how the

goal will be achieved. The ultimate outcome: creating a unified system that results in success for each student.

https://education.ohio.gov/About/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-for-Education/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-Regional-Stakeholder-

Meeting

Pending Previous Issues Needing Update

Additional 3 Professional Development Days Proposal and Implementation

Mr. Myles reported that Administration is reviewing testing (ACT, SAT) to ensure that the three additional days are in

coordination with the testing.

ACTION: Ms. Bolton assigned the Administration to review the number of contact days through the

years 2007-2008 to SY 2018-2019 and report back to the Committee in writing. This

assignment is made in order to study student contact time over the last decade. There is

confusion due in part to the use of the term “instructional days.”

Testing Schedule for SY18-19

Eve Bolton, Committee Member

Ms. Bolton reported that the Board approved Performance Matters and it was not their intent to approve an increase in

testing, but to approve a decrease in testing. The Board wants to see less testing, not more.

ACTION: Mr. Myles will provide the Committee with a written report on the testing schedule in the

form of a chart.

Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Legislative Agenda

The Committee tabled the Legislative Platform and advised any recommendations to the platform be submitted as soon

as possible. Resolutions are due to OSBA by March 31, 2018.

City of Cincinnati Zoning Change Proposal

Committee Chair Bolton reported that the City is asking for input to a zoning change for the existence of Community

Learning Centers. This will permit buildings being called CLC’s and not just schools and therefore able to legally

perform services associated with CPS CLC’s, School Based Health Centers and CPS Preschools. Once adopted,

Cincinnati will be the first community in

America actually designating zoning for CLC’s.

Science Curriculum Update

Michelle Hughes Linnere, Curriculum Manager

Ms. Hughes Linnere began updating the Committee about the Science Curriculum and will continue her presentation at

the April 19, 2018 SAC meeting.

https://education.ohio.gov/About/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-for-Education/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-Regional-Stakeholder-Meeting

https://education.ohio.gov/About/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-for-Education/Ohios-Strategic-Plan-Regional-Stakeholder-Meeting

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Other Business

Arts Equity Budget Costs agenda item will be discussed at the April 19, 2018 SAC meeting.

Committee member Moroski reported that he met with Sands Montessori and was presented with the following items

for submission to the Board.

Montessori Specific In-Services

Teachers concerned that what is being done do in Montessori education is doubling up in advisory.

ACTION: Mr. Moroski assigned the Administration to talk with teachers about these concerns.

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM in order to attend a board Executive Session.

Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent

Mike Moroski Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent

Lannis Timmons Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of Student Achievement Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee meeting conducted its Thursday, March 15, 2018 Committee meeting through the following

written correspondence. Copies of the documents are attached to this report.

The agenda was as follows:

1. Governmental Relations (Written)

2. Treasurer Financial Updates (Written)

a. Monthly and Year-to-Date Revenue and Expenditures

b. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Agreements

3. Cincinnati Preschool Promise Finances (No report)

4. Finalize Committee Work Plan (Available in the Board Office)

5. Other Business

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

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KEARNEY & KEARNEY, LLP

Cincinnati Public Schools Monthly Report

Projects

* State Legislators Breakfast Follow Up - There appears to be a solid foundation for future discussions.

* Coordinate meetings with Gubernatorial candidates after primary - Outreach to each of the campaigns to

set up meetings with the Superintendent and Board after the May primary.

* Comparison of tax abatement policy among Big 8 - Conducting research on the tax abatement

tracking methods among the Big 8.

Items of Note

House Bill 98 This Bill introduced by Representatives Duffey and Boggs would amend Section

265.210 of Am. Sub. H.B. 49 of the 132nd General Assembly regarding the presentation of career information to

students, the calculation of Ohio College Opportunity Grant awards, and career-technical educator licenses; to

modify degree requirements for interim career-technical teachers; to provide an additional payment to school

districts with nuclear power plants in their territories that meet specified criteria; and to modify the earmarked

appropriations for certain payments to school districts. After passing the House, this Bill is in Senate Committee.

House Bill 201 Representatives Ron Hood and Tom Brinkman have introduced House Bill 201, a bill which seeks

to have Ohio join the growing number of states which allow "constitutional" carry, or lawful carry of a concealed

firearm without a license. Bills similar to this one have been introduced in every General Assembly since 2005

without success. It is still in Committee in the Ohio House.

House Bill 228 This bill introduced by Representatives Johnson and LaTourette removes restrictions in the areas of

self-defense and carrying concealed weapons penalties. It seeks to increase protections for those who use a firearm in

self-defense by (a) introducing a “Stand Your Ground” provision that expands the locations at which a person has no

duty to retreat before using force from just one’s residence and vehicle to any place a person is lawfully present, and

(b) shifting the burden of disproving a self-defense assertion from the defense to the prosecution. The bill also

modifies the Concealed Handgun Licensing Law by eliminating a licensee’s duty to keep the their hand in plain

sight if impracticable, reducing the penalties for illegally carrying a concealed firearm or improperly handling

firearms in a motor vehicle, and eliminating the requirement of posting warning signs regarding the possession of

weapons on specified premises. It is still in Committee in the House.

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House Bill 233 this bill introduced by Representative Becker would enact the "Decriminalization Effort For Ending Notorious

Deaths (DEFEND)" which would provide an opportunity for a concealed handgun licensee or qualified military member to avoid

charges for carrying a deadly weapon into a prohibited place if the person leaves upon request, and to penalize failure to leave

upon request or returning with a firearm. It is in Committee in the Senate after passing the House.

House Bill 438 This Bill was passed by the House and would permit the addition of appointed members to educational service

center boards, to permit a local school district to sever its territory from one educational service center and annex that territory to

an adjacent service center under specified conditions, and to authorize educational service centers to establish local professional

development committees.

House Bill 512 This Bill introduced by Representative Reineke would establish the Department of Learning and Achievement; to

abolish the Department of Higher Education, the position of the Chancellor of Higher Education, and the Ohio Board of Regents;

to transfer, with exceptions, the duties regarding the administration of primary and secondary education programs and all duties

regarding the administration of higher education programs to the Department of Learning and Achievement; and to prescribe

certain duties regarding educator licensure, community school sponsorship, and other education programs for the State Board of

Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Department of Education. It is in House Committee.

Senate Bill 82 This Bill introduced by Senators Williams and Lehner would require a public school, within one hundred twenty

minutes of the start of a school day, to notify the parent of a student who fails to arrive at school and is not excused from

attendance. This bill is in Committee

Senate Bill 216 This Bill introduced by Senator Huffman would enact the "Ohio Public School Deregulation Act" regarding the

administration of preschool and primary and secondary education programs. This Bill is in Committee.

Senate Bill 241 This Bill would enact establish a category of nonpublic schools called "accredited nonpublic schools" and to

prescribe requirements and exemptions for such schools. This Bill could exempt certain private, independent schools from some

testing requirements. It is in Senate Committee.

House Education Committee

HB 517 Bill introduced by Representatives Schaffer and Leland it would designate the month of October as "Ohio Principals

Month."

HB 477 Bill introduced by Representative Koehler it would eliminate various provisions and programs related to the

Department of Education and the operation of primary and secondary schools.

HB 491 Bill introduced by Representative Edwards would require the State Board of Education to issue a substitute license to

specified pupil services personnel.

HB 442 Bill introduced by Representative Antani would authorize any student from a country or province outside the United

States who attends an elementary or secondary school in Ohio and holds an F-1 visa to participate in interscholastic athletics at

that school on the same basis as Ohio residents.

HB 360 Bill introduced by Representative Greenspan would enact the "Ohio Anti-Bullying and Hazing Act" with regard to

school discipline and bullying and hazing policies at public schools and public colleges.

Senate Education Committee

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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

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

Passed viva voce.


PRESENTATION

1. Equity Update – Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. A special thanks to those students from Hyde Park School (Matias Knudsen), James N. Gamble Montessori, Walnut Hills High

School, School for Creative and Performing Arts, Clark Montessori High School, and Gamble Montessori Educational Staff

Krista Mertens, Krista Taylor and Robert Wheatley for attending City Hall on Gun Violence in Schools and Safety Issues.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Barry Chalk Tax Abatement

2. Craig Rozen Gun Safety and School Security

3. Matias Knudsen Gun Safety and School Security

4. John Walter FC Debate

5. Kelli Prather FC Cincy in West End

6. Marq Casey FC Stadium in the West End

7. Jocelyn C. FCC Stadium in the West End

8. Tim Brown FCC West End

9. Alexis Kidd FCC West End

10. Tom Savoca FCC Vote

11. Keith Blake FC Stadium in the West End

12. Josh Spring FCC West End

13. Stephan FCC Deadline it’s over

14. Jim Strayhorn FC Cincinnati & West End Community

15. Tabitha D. Jobs and Opportunity

16. Marlena Brookfield Fair Funding – FCC

17. Michelle Dillingham FCC

18. Earnestine Hill West End

19. Allie Graff FC Cincinnati

20. Ethel Black FCC

21. Christopher Griffin FCC

22. Danny Bailey The spread of the idea of the gender binary.

23. Julie Sellers FC Cincinnati

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48 HOUR WAIVER FOR REVISED RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY WITH F.C.

CINCINNATI

Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to the 48 Hour Waiver for Revised Resolution Approving Offer to Exchange

Property with F.C. Cincinnati be approved.

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

Noes: None


A REVISED RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER TO EXCHANGE

PROPERTY WITH F.C. CINCINNATI

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is deeply committed to public engagement and full public transparency, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education received a letter from FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding on January 22, 2018,

requesting a meeting to discuss a potential partnership to facilitate the Club’s construction of a Major League Soccer stadium on the

site of Stargel Stadium, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education invited Mr. Berding to present the Club’s proposal during the public meeting held on

February 12, 2018, and Mr. Berding’s proposal generated significant public attention, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education engaged the public as follows:

-More than 100 people attended the Board meeting on February 12, 2018, including more than 40 who made public

statements after Mr. Berding’s presentation;

-On February 21, 2018, the Board held a community meeting at Taft IT High School attended by more than 100 people,

including over 50 individuals who made public statements during the meeting;

-The Board launched an electronic survey that generated 2,781 responses from the public about the proposed partnership;

-On February 27, 2018, the Board publicly discussed the proposal at the Alliance for Community and Educational Success,

a joint meeting with members of Cincinnati City Council;

WHEREAS, the Board of Education’s counsel and FC Cincinnati’s counsel have exchanged several communications

regarding the proposal -- all of which the Board of Education has made public;

WHEREAS, notwithstanding the Board of Education’s commitment to public transparency, FC Cincinnati sent the Board a

letter on March 14, 2018 describing its “final and best offer” and unreasonably demanded the Board to respond not later than 5:00

p.m. the same day. This contradicted the Board’s previously announced intention to vote on this matter at the public meeting

scheduled on March 21.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education restates and recommends the offer that

the Board’s counsel made to FC Cincinnati in its letter dated March 14, 2018 and sent at 5:00 p.m.

Specifically, the Board of Education agrees to enter into a land exchange with FC Cincinnati on the following conditions:

(1) FC Cincinnati must commit to paying its fair share of property taxes on a newly-constructed stadium in the District.

Under the framework established in the District’s 1999 agreement with the City of Cincinnati, FC Cincinnati would be

required to pay 25% of the total property taxes on the project (e.g., $2 million on a projected $250 million stadium).

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PROPERTY WITH F.C. CINCINNATI

(cont.)

As stated in the District’s March 14 letter, the District would be willing to accept a deferred payment schedule provided the total

amount paid is consistent with the amount that would be paid under the 1999 agreement. An example of a 12-year deferred payment

schedule is attached. The District would accept contribution toward its fair share of property taxes from any interested, third-party

(e.g., the City of Cincinnati).

(2) It is critical to the Board of Education that FC Cincinnati negotiate and adopt a written Community Benefits Agreement

with the coalition of community organizations and residents in the neighborhood.

(3) FC Cincinnati must present acceptable documentation of a land exchange wherein the District receives a newly-

constructed Stargel Stadium valued at $10 million, designed with input and approval from the District and its

stakeholders, and constructed in accordance with the Board of Education’s policies, including its commitment to

contract with local and minority suppliers. The Board shall establish a partnership with F.C. Cincinnati which will

include F.C. Cincinnati’s commitment to providing expanded academic, athletic, internship, and employment

opportunities for CPS students.

With these conditions, the Board of Education resolves to approve a land exchange transaction with FC Cincinnati for the Stargel

Stadium property in the West End.

CINCINNATI BOARD OF EDUCATION

Carolyn Jones, President

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Vice President

Melanie Bates

Eve Bolton

Ryan Messer

Mike Moroski

Lannis Timmons

President Jones moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion for A Revised Resolution Approving Offer to Exchange Property with

F.C. Cincinnati be approved.

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

Noes: None


A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL SAFETY AND REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE

WHEREAS, the children and school employees of our nation deserve to attend school without fear, and their families

deserve to send them to school without fear; and

WHEREAS, gun violence among the youth of America has been on the rise, there is a mutual responsibility of all citizens

to share in the responsibility for the prevention of gun violence; and

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(cont.)

WHEREAS, in Ohio, Local Educational Agencies share authority with the state, but maintain significant local control, and

school board members, administrators, employees, community members, families and students should work together with

lawmakers, legal counsel, law enforcement and security experts to determine how best to ensure safety from gun violence in their

own local school district;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education implores the President of

the United States, the Governor of State of Ohio, the United States Congress, and the Ohio General Assembly to prioritize the

protection of students and school employees and volunteers by enacting legislation with funding for the following:

1. Enhanced mental health services and substance abuse treatment so that all individuals, including children, have

sufficient access to these services.

2. Increased access to school safety measures, including, but not limited to, School Resource Officers (SROs), school safety

infrastructure, and other security measures designed to protect students and staff from an active shooter on school

grounds and at school activities.

3. Training for school employees and enhanced coordination with law enforcement agencies and first responders to ensure

appropriate responses to incidents of violence in schools.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that established local control which reflects community values and the professional

judgment of local educators and law enforcement experts to determine the manner by which guns are to be present in schools, on

campuses, properties, or district activities off-campus be preserved.

Melanie Bates

Eve Bolton

Mike Moroski

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion for A Resolution Supporting School Safety and Reducing Gun Violence be

approved.

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

Noes: None

Vice President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICIES:







WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing District policies; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined revision of the current Board Policies are in order to make

them consistent with the current laws, District processes, and/or best practices; and

WHEREAS, the following policies have been updated to include gender identity or expression, and sex

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 2255- Equity and Excellence in Education has been reviewed and updated by administration

and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 2260 – Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity has been reviewed

and the title changed to: Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 2260.02- Prohibition Against Harassment of Students and Staff has been reviewed and

updated by Administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 3122- Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Professional Staff) has been

reviewed and updated by administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 4122- Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff) has been

reviewed and updated by administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy – 5517.01- Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior has been reviewed and updated

by administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 2255- Equity

and Excellence in Education as amended; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 2260 –

Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity as amended; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 2260.02-

Prohibition Against Harassment of Students and Staff as amended; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 3122-

Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Professional Staff) as amended; and

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 4122-

Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff) as amended; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy – 5517.01-

Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior as amended;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 2255- Equity and

Excellence in Education will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 2260 – Nondiscrimination

and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members,

Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 2260.02- Prohibition

Against Harassment of Students and Staff will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members,

Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 3122- Nondiscrimination

and Equal Employment Opportunity (Professional Staff) will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board

Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 4122- Nondiscrimination

and Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff) will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board

Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy – 5517.01- Bullying and

Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati

Public Schools Education Center;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education embraces the diversity within our

District while actively eliminating practices that perpetuate the disparities among our students so that all students have the

opportunity to benefit equally.

Melanie Bates

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Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion for A Resolution Amending Board Policies: 2255 - Equity and Excellence

in Education; 2260.02 - Prohibition Against Harassment of Students and Staff; 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment

Opportunity (Professional Staff); 4122-Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Classified Staff); 5517.01 - Bullying

and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Messer, Moroski (5)

Noes: None


REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

D. APPOINTMENT

E. PROMOTION

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. APPOINTMENT

D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

E. 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.

Sherri Lynne Adams-Davis Teacher – Oyler Service June 1

Anthony E. Barkley Teacher – Sands Montessori Service June 1

David J. Bowers Teacher – Roberts Service June 1

Carla J. Burris Teacher – Taft Elementary Service June 1

Mary C. Cline Teacher – Chase Service June 1

Beverly A. Davis Teacher – Rockdale Service June 1

Joseph Del Prince Teacher – WRC Step Program Service June 1

Linda L. Ewald Teacher – Auxiliary Services Service June 1

Rolinda A. Gaither Teacher – Aiken Service June 1

Joyce E. Galbraith Teacher – North Avondale Service June 1

William J. Gray Teacher – Research & Evaluation Service June 1

Jo Ann Guido Teacher – Clark Montessori Service June 1

C. Lynne Hansen Teacher – Walnut Hills Service August 1

Donald L. Hawkins Teacher – Aiken Service July 1

Teri A. Hiudt Teacher – Dater Montessori Service June 1

Peggy M. Hock School Nurse Service June 1

Lori A. Krieg Teacher – Rees E. Price Service June 1

Sarah L. Langenderfer Teacher – Fairview-Clifton Service June 1

Pamela J. Louis Teacher – Silverton Service June 1

Juilane A. Patterson Teacher – Western Hills Service August 1

Brenda M. Peabody Teacher – Hays-Porter Service June 1

Julia K. Rampe Teacher – Winton Hills Service August 1

David T. Roth Teacher – SCPA Service June 1

Douglas P. Sawan Teacher – Hughes STEM Service June 1

Linda M. Sawan Counselor – Walnut Hills Service July 1

Lynn A. Schmidt Teacher – Mt. Washington Service June 1

Carol A. Schottelkotte Teacher – Oyler Service June 1

Martha L. Walsh Speech Pathologist Service July 1

Barbara P. Ward Teacher – Midway Service June 1

Marcellene S. Winfrey Teacher – Hughes STEM Service June 1

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

B. RESIGNATION

(The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is

being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.)

Alicia Duque-Calvache Teacher – AMIS Relocating June 1

Tatiana A. Godfrey Teacher – SCPA Study August 1

Kelly M. Mills Teacher – Roberts Study August 1

Megan E. Taylor Counselor – Virtual Relocating August 1

Crystal R. Wagner Teacher – Woodward Personal Reasons August 1

Max A. Wuesthoff Teacher – Walnut Hills Relocating August 1

C. 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.

Principal – 224 days

Jill N. Sunderman $91,126.62 Hyde Park March 22 Interim Principal – Hyde Park

D. 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 March

22, 2018, except as indicated.

Elementary Principal – 224 day

Pia P. Spaulding $102,006.18 Ethel M. Taylor July 1

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $125.44 per day

Scott J. LeCates

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $110.95 per day

Timothy J. Sakelos

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E. 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, effective. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Effective date is August 1, 2018.

Elementary Principal – 224 day From:

Renee M. Crawford $91,126.62 Bond Hill Asst Principal – Bond Hill $81,167.59

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 is as indicated

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

Joseph E. Seiler To: $81,493.89 From: $79,116.22 March 4

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

Gregory W. Magness To: $66,409.74 From: $65,693.90 March 4

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.

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 3rd quarter class size overload for the 2017-18 school

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

3rd Qtr. Overload Pay

Zonieke L. Alston-Betts 135.00 Michael J. Austin 945.00

Mary Susan Ankenbauer 810.00 Monica Kay Austin 1,755.00

Susan Arbogast 2,450.00 Deborah L. Bailey 810.00

Becky Ann Armbruster 405.00 Jason E. Bailey 1,350.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

3rd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.)

Christine A. Ballman 405.00 Ryan J. Carlton 2,450.00

Christopher R. Bangi 2,450.00 Kathleen Knecht Carroll 2,450.00

Tiffany J. Barnes 1,215.00 Tamara L. Casey 270.00

Brittany J. Bates 675.00 Patricia G. Chamberlain 1,215.00

Melanie D. Baumann 405.00 Heather A. Cherry 1,890.00

Daniel J. Beaven 270.00 Joseph A. Ciani 405.00

Darla K. Belcuore 540.00 Brenda M. Clem 1,080.00

Lauren J. Bernstein 405.00 Amy L. Cleveland-Clark 540.00

Tina N. Best 270.00 Angenique C. Clifton 2,450.00

Cassandra Bester 1,350.00 Judith M. Cochrane 405.00

Christine A. Betz 135.00 Giana N. Collins 1,080.00

Susan E. Bilz 810.00 Bryan Cooley 2,450.00

Stephanie P. Bisher 270.00 Genevieve T. Cornett Cox 810.00

Debjani Biswas 405.00 Laurie M. B. Cotton 135.00

Dawn K. Bittner 1,080.00 Angela H. Couch 1,890.00

Macie Patricia Blinn 405.00 Drew Alexandria Couch 270.00

Bethany S. Boada 2,025.00 Janet M. Cross 2,450.00

Robbie D. Boshears Jr. 135.00 Nicole F. Cuba 2,025.00

David J. Bowers 135.00 Brian C. Daft 540.00

Francesca E. Bownas-Rayburn 270.00 Daniel L. Dalton Jr. 405.00

Jerome Brady 405.00 Shana D. Darden 135.00

Charles A. Brandhorst 810.00 Charnika J. Davis 135.00

John R. Brennan 1,755.00 Heather Allentuck Davis 945.00

Lisa M. Brokamp 540.00 Lindsey E. Davis 1,080.00

Kelly D. Brown 1,620.00 Evan A. Deacon 1,620.00

Susan Brown 810.00 Kathleen A. Dennison 2,160.00

Stephanie C. Browne 1,620.00 Richard S. Deutch 2,450.00

Carla J. Bullock 1,485.00 Alyson J. Dever 540.00

Darmicha R. Burns 2,450.00 Poonam R. Dhamija 1,350.00

Lainey J. Bush 1,620.00 Jennifer K. Digirolamo 540.00

Monique N. Bush 2,450.00 Margaret E. Dimuzio 810.00

Rosalyn J. Butts 540.00 Yvette F. Dixon 2,450.00

Michael E. Cabral 405.00 Paula R. Dornbusch 2,450.00

Anna M. Caldwell 2,450.00 Kenneth R. Dressler 2,025.00

Michelle R. Campbell 810.00 Krista R. Edmondson 2,295.00

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Melissa J. Ervick 270.00 Jeanne Handorf 540.00

Erica A. Eyrich 1,620.00 Style C. Harper 2,450.00

Kristen Renee Fairchild 270.00 Alaric A. Harris 540.00

Marilyn A. Falco 2,160.00 Penelope P. Harris 1,080.00

Jennifer C. Fay 675.00 Rajni V. Harsh 405.00

Audra D. Fields 270.00 Jessica G. Hartman 2,450.00

Daniel T. Finley 135.00 Kerry L. Hartnett 945.00

Jennifer L. Fischer 270.00 Carleen Healy 810.00

Margaret A. Fisher-Bellman 135.00 Rachel Anne Hebert 540.00

Erin E. Fite 405.00 Markus Heinze 1,080.00

Alisa Forman 540.00 Jennifer M. Hellkamp 540.00

Doreena A. Fox 405.00 Stephanie L. Henderson 270.00

Anne Wilke Franklin 1,080.00 Amanda J. Hendricks 540.00

Jennifer Thompson Franzoi 405.00 Matthew E. Henstridge 270.00

Gloria J. Frost 2,160.00 Colleen B. Hetzel 810.00

Beatriz Fuertes 405.00 Karla J. Hicks 1,620.00

Melissa A. Fugett 540.00 Helena Nichole Hill 1,215.00

Kimberlee A. Gaalaas 1,620.00 Linda S. Hissett 1,080.00

Nancy K. Gaffney 2,450.00 Amy H. Hopping 810.00

Patricia A. Garner 945.00 Rodger Donta D. Horton 675.00

Dana S. Gaudet 540.00 Tonya Y. Howard 1,080.00

Jayma R. George 810.00 Julie F. Howell 1,350.00

Samantha Gerwe-Perkins 945.00 Terry J. Hudepohl 810.00

Bethany Lynn Glass 2,450.00 Debra S. Hutchinson 135.00

Kimberly A. Goodlett 1,080.00 Judith Denis Jamison-Florence 540.00

William J. Gordon 810.00 Irma Jeannot 1,620.00

Antria D. Goss 2,450.00 Paul Jenne 810.00

Angelle O. Greene-Edwards 1,620.00 Jeffrey K. Johnson 540.00

John E. Greiser 2,160.00 Dagmar Cybel Jovet 405.00

Julie L. Gribbell 540.00 Marc W. Katz 540.00

Kirsten Grimsley 1,620.00 Dana E. Kauffmann 810.00

Katherine R. Groene 1,350.00 Kathleen Ploy Keener 135.00

Sean C. Gum 2,430.00 Cheryle K. Kelleher 270.00

Manju Gupta 540.00 Michelle R. Kennedy 405.00

James G. Hanauer 270.00 Erin M. Kenney-Levin 135.00

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Cindy J. Kidd 1,215.00 Brian J. Meeron 135.00

Brandon A. King 135.00 Joan M. Midgley 1,215.00

Christopher J. Kline 2,295.00 Dennis M. Miles 135.00

Colleen P. Kling 1,215.00 Brian C. Miller 405.00

Gail M. Knight 2,160.00 Kelly M. Mills 405.00

Elizabeth A. Knodle 1,215.00 Christine M. Minano 270.00

Nancy A. Koch 135.00 Christopher L. Mobley 2,450.00

Lori A. Koenig 1,890.00 Marlene P. Montgomery 405.00

Erin M. Kohls 2,025.00 Shannon L. Montiel 270.00

Joseph W. Kollner 945.00 Ernestine Moore 1,080.00

Nadalee M. Koth 270.00 Tricia W. Moore 135.00

Michael J. Kraemer 2,450.00 Robin E. Morton 1,755.00

Leslie J. Kubicki 810.00 Erin K. Munsie 540.00

Cassie Michelle Laake 2,450.00 Michael L. Murphy 135.00

Sonya P. A. Lackey 2,160.00 Suzanne E. Nall 1,755.00

Hayley C. Lambdin 1,620.00 Melanie N. Neal 675.00

Sarah L. Langenderfer 1,215.00 Casey Elizabeth Nelson 540.00

Mary K. Lavelle 540.00 Samantha Nichols 2,450.00

April M. Leonard 1,620.00 Kathy E. Noland 135.00

Kendra R. Lewis 135.00 William S. Norman 135.00

Elizabeth J. Lloyd 810.00 Jana D. Pajic 135.00

Michael D. Long 135.00 Sandra Parks 1,350.00

Stacey L. Loukoumidis 540.00 Tyler Payne 135.00

Lauren Luken Reed 1,350.00 Allison M. Pearce 405.00

Leah A. Madigan 135.00 John J. Peltier 810.00

Lauren E. Martin 2,160.00 Andrita J. Pickens 1,620.00

Michelle M. Martinez 405.00 Sara Lange Plattner 2,450.00

Adeline J. Matey 1,620.00 Monica J. Plear 2,450.00

Angela Szabo Mazzei 2,450.00 Brenda S. Polis 540.00

Sonya Renee McCoy 1,890.00 Emma E. Quillin 1,080.00

Ashley L. McDade 2,160.00 Jennifer Marie Reilly 270.00

Charity A. McFerron 270.00 Stephen G. Richardson 540.00

Megan E. McGraw 540.00 Jamie Suzanne Riester 810.00

Sara C. McGuire-Jay 270.00 Jeremiah S. Riordan 135.00

Amanda Lynn Medellin-Gerst 1,080.00 Elizabeth A. Roark 2,430.00

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Nicole A. Roberts 2,025.00 Dolores Smith 1,890.00

Emily E. B. Robertson 810.00 Kaylee E. Smith 675.00

Rachel N. Roman 675.00 Christina L. Soucek 2,450.00

Scott T. Rooksberry 1,350.00 Lindsey A. Speed 675.00

John M. Rowe 405.00 Jennifer M. Spring 540.00

Tyler D. Rowlette 810.00 Peter S. Stefanou 135.00

Susan M. Ruhe-Hallquist 540.00 Barbara E. Stewart 540.00

Anna M. Russell 675.00 Michael J. Stewart 540.00

Jerome G. Ruthman 810.00 Katelyn A. Sullivan 270.00

Jennifer Sabatelli 2,025.00 Alexandra N. Swigart 1,620.00

Gina Marie Sabato 405.00 Blake A. Taylor 135.00

Allie M. Sander 1,080.00 Michelle Taylor 1,080.00

Randolph Greg Saunders 1,215.00 Michelle Termuhlen 270.00

Lucas C. Schamer 270.00 Jodi E. Thayer 540.00

Priyanka Nanda Schmitt 540.00 Elizabeth Neil Thelen 675.00

Elizabeth McClain Schnell 270.00 Elizabeth I. Thomas 270.00

Christopher G. Schwab 270.00 John W. Thomas 405.00

Catherine M. Scott 810.00 Michael D. Thomas 270.00

Sinita Maria Scott 945.00 Sabra W. Thomas 1,755.00

Darla J. Sears 810.00 Flametta Thompson 540.00

Frank W. Sedgwick 540.00 Mark A. Thompson 1,350.00

Joseph E. Seiler 1,620.00 Tikierra L. Thompson 1,485.00

Nicholas F. Shaver 135.00 Kathleen M. Thorman 2,450.00

Debora Rae Sherwood 675.00 Aimee N. Timmers 675.00

Shonna M. Shinn 1,890.00 Leona Tolliver 540.00

Shannon L. Silbernagel 2,450.00 Lori A. Tribble-Davis 2,160.00

Holly M. Simkonis 1,350.00 Andrew W. Truty 945.00

Karen M. Simpson 1,080.00 Javin R. Tucker 810.00

Chelsea A. Sims 1,080.00 Sean C. Tulley 270.00

Roberta A. Sims 1,485.00 Matthew J. Vale 1,080.00

Melanie B. Sinkfield 405.00 William R. Valenzano 270.00

Julie A. Skidmore 1,080.00 Akshayaa Venkatakrishnan 1,890.00

Barrett A. Smith 675.00 Kathryn Bravard Vessey 1,890.00

Dawn O. Smith 1,620.00 Tim Vilski 270.00

Delores J. Smith 1,350.00 Jeannette C. Voet 2,450.00

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Kara E. Vogelpohl 540.00 Kathleen J. Wilke 135.00

Christa D. Wall-Schmidt 135.00 Amber N. Williams 2,450.00

Laura A. Waltz 540.00 Nicole N. Williams 2,450.00

Laura A. Wasem 135.00 Sonya R. Williams 540.00

Diane E. Washington-Turner 1,620.00 Stacey Marie Williams 810.00

Melissa M. Wasson 2,430.00 Mary Wineberg 2,450.00

Birgit Weeks 135.00 Lindsey Lauren Wittich 1,215.00

Abigail Jo Weitzel 2,160.00 Bradley M. Woebkenberg 405.00

Robert M. Wheatley 2,430.00 Dawn S. Wolfe 945.00

Aiesha A. White 2,450.00 Heather Woodyard-Neiger 270.00

Lisa M. Whitehead 540.00 Michelle E. Wright 2,160.00

Julia M. Wiant 2,160.00 Rebekah A. Wright 540.00

Christine A. Wickemeier 945.00

The following are recommended for a stipend to for the 2017-18 school year. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

M.O.R.E. Advisor - $2,250.00

Joe A. Colon Vincent L. Ward

M.O.R.E. Summer Retreat - $600.00

Thomas W. Blair

Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate)

Review Differentiation Strategies and Develop Lesson Plans – Western Hills – (SIG) – 1 hour

Ashlee K. Cain* Lynne Q. Hobstetter* Denisa L. Mitchell*

Lori B. Cooper* Lauren M. Hope* Molly E. Mitchell*

Jeanne M. Donisi* Linda H. Huebchen Becker* S. David Price*

Brian N. Dunn* Sharonnade Jones* Sharon J. Schnieders*

Elaine C. Eckstein* Marlene McGlothin* Eric R. Vincent*

Karla Garn*

Transcript Entry – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 100 hours

Carl E. Grueninger*

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

PD Aligned to Student Improvement Grant Award – AWL – (SIG) – 20 hours

Joseph Edward Allard* Sandra L. Goard* Aibo Tang Pan*

Akiko N. Aloway* Caitlin J. Halkiu* Mariya Prokosheva-Hoyle*

Diana C. Backscheider* Joseph Todd Hamilton* Allyssa N. Recher*

Phylicia Rae Nae Bailey* Nicole L. Han* Nicole M. Riepenhoff*

Leah J. H. Bathe* Tobi Marie Hopkins* Timothy E. Seither*

Beth E. Baumgartner* Kimberly A. Jones* Laurie K. Smith*

Aaron P. Brown* Nadejda Kaneva* Jessica L. Stern-Enzi*

Jacob Brown* Laura L. Kelley* Neil T. Stewart*

Nathan L. Brown* Arpaya V. King* Heather M. Stover*

Iman N. Chana’a* Kathryn L. Kreeger* Rebecca A. Striebeck*

Audrey M. Coe* Charlandra Y. Lundy* Katie E. Tapke*

Tanya J. Deleone* Kimberly A. Maguire* Meng-Wei Tsai*

Christine A. Erskine* Lisa Ann Martin* Michael J. Wood*

Erin M. Flanagan* Marcus T. Mcghee* Lauren M. Zeis*

Tonya Marie Flannery* Leslie C. Moore*

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

Jamie N. Grice 8 hours

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

Sheila E. Booker* 30 hours Tracey M. Lewis* 60 hours

Yvette Cunningham* 37 hours Charlandra Y. Lundy* 45 hours

Djuana A. Duncan* 50 hours Tamiko Palmer* 47 hours

Patrick J. Good* 110 hours Angela L. Steagall* 8 hours

H. Coleman Henderson* 31 hours

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

Janet E. Albright-Willis* 20hours Charlie R. Johnson-Shearer* 80 hours

Hannah B. Branson* 40 hours Tracey M. Lewis* 60 hours

Monica Lynn Glover* 45 hours Gwendolyn Raleigh Womack* 45 hours

Marjorie C. Hunter* 40 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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Name School Position Amount

Linda R. Johnson Dater High HS Club Advisor (Girls Who Code Club) 635.26

Abigail R. Maine Aiken High HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure Club) 635.26

Jared P. Presley Aiken High HS Asst Varsity Wrestling Coach 1191.13

Maria M. Reid Ethel M. Taylor Elem Club Advisor (Double Dutch Girls Club) 635.26

Javin R. Tucker Ethel M. Taylor Elem Club Advisor (M.OR.E. Boys Club) 635.26

Rachel N. Vargo Aiken High HS Varsity Cross-Country Coach 1588.16

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

(Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)

The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the

State of Ohio.

Blanche Lockett HR Technician II 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.

Donna Hanson Paraprofessional Personal Reasons January 2

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 (*).

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Manager, Community School Partnerships – 261 Day

Helen Mattheis $106,200.00 Office of Communications and Engagement April 16

Communications Officer – 261-day

Frances Russ $83,800.00 Office of Communications and Engagement April 16

Special Duty Police Officer (Unclassified)

Finnis Bonner $42.00 hr. Various March 22

Germaine Love $42.00 hr. Various March 22

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified)

Clifford Draper $12.94 hr. Hughes March 22

Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified)

Jacqueline Thomas $16.81 hr. Midway March 22

School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)

Mark Patton $22.52 Project Connect April 3

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Kerri Hopkins $15.13 hr. Sayler Park March 22

Clerical Sub (Unclassified)

Angela Murrell-Axle $12.88 hr. Human Resources March 22

Sub Administrator

Christine A. Wolff $307.18 Various March 22

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.


Stacey Naylor-Cookman Oyler School Elem Club Advisor (Photography Club) 635.26

D. 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 (*).

March 21 308 2018

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.


Jerome Thomas III Aiken High HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2938.10

Tristan K. Young Aiken High HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2382.23

E. 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 (*).

Maintenance Worker 2 (Classified) From

Nicholas May $21.12 hr. Iowa Avenue Maintenance Worker 1 $19.87 hr. January 9

Richard Foster $21.12 hr. Iowa Avenue Maintenance Worker 1 $19.87 hr. January 9

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

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


Noes: None


March 21 309 2018

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. AGREEMENTS

II. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS

III. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

IV. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS (S)

V. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

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Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

all transactions 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,

construction, 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 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 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.

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(cont.)

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

student participation in the activity, but does not have the 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.

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education, Education of

Handicapped Children

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.

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(cont.)

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

Curriculum Department

(A.) Mayerson Academy $73,022.00 06/03/2018 - 06/06/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

AP Blended Learning Bootcamp at NKU for CPS students and staff.

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

Student Services

(A.) Primax Marketing Group Inc.

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

$10,000.00 $74,740.00 03/22/2018-06/30/2018 Title III -

LEP

Purpose: To provide additional funds for technology professional development via technologists-in-residence services.

Treasurer

(B.) HCC - Hamilton Clermont Cooperative

(Proceeding: June 7, 2017

P. 438)

$58,098.50 $192,098.50 07/01/2018-06/30/2018 General

Fund

Purpose: To provide additional funds for software hosting services.

(C.) OpenGov Inc (Proceeding:

November 1, 2017, P. 870)

$22,000.00 $143,272.70 03/22/2018-06/30/2018 General

Fund

Purpose: To provide additional funds for professional services related to the budget builder subscription and student based

personnel cost forecasting services.

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(cont.)

III. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount

(A.) PNC P-Card - Memo Vendor $13,015.13

CPS Location: Aiken High School

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program,

Purpose of Purchase:

Unreconciled 2016 and 2017 travel expenses - registration and hotel for NCAT Conference.

(B.) PNC P-Card - Memo Vendor $9,334.77

CPS Location: Taft High School

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program,

Purpose of Purchase:

Unreconciled April 2017 travel expenses – registration, hotel and food for Positive Resilient Minds Conference.

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

Auxiliary Services - Purcell Marian High

(A.) Forward Edge LLC $93,899.10

Funding Source: Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund,

Explanation:

Purchase student used laptops. License for said computers. Management for computers per contract.

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(cont.)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

Pleasant Hill Academy

(B.) Hyde Park Landscaping Inc. $33,200.00

Funding Source: General Fund,

Explanation:

To provide tree removal and tree care services.

Auxiliary Services

(C.) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing $34,627.94

Funding Source: General Fund,

Explanation:

To purchase classroom resources and Social Studies textbooks for students in grades 1st

-8th

V. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

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.) Fulcrum Management Solutions $22,563.00 04/04/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide software platform to create on-line conversations between Cincinnati Public School leaders and community

participants – districtwide parent and staff engagement.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

March 21 315 2018


(cont.)

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


Noes: None


INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

1. Board – House bill pending to rewrite/redesign the Ohio Report Card. Representative Seitz was asked to send his information

to the Board. Follow up to make sure we have received it, if not, request it again.

2. Student Achievement Committee – look into adopting/approving other capstone projects to help more students.

3. Board – Graduation requirements, Kelly Broscheid, Bill Myles and Sarah Trimble-Oliver have identified 18 students who have

reached the graduation requirements through career tech pathways and certification.

4. Public Affairs, Mrs. Worley – A Forum was held in regards to later start times. Have we received a formal update? How are

we including the community and students?

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Student Achievement Committee – Breakdown of High Schools by racial makeup of the school and social economic status

(if possible). Then the same breakdown per AP classes, to make sure every student has equitable access to these programs.

2. President Jones with support from Board Administration – put together a letter to our County Commissioners, City Council

and Mayor with a copy of our Resolution Supporting School Safety and Reducing Gun Violence, requesting that they pass a

like resolution and send a copy back to us by a determined deadline.

3. Board – send a follow up extended letter to Senator Louis Terhar about how much we do regarding Financial Literacy and

give him more information about where we are.

4. Administration – get a running total of the cost of overload pay. So, when we have are Budget Retreat, perhaps we can

make other informed decisions.

5. Board – Verify the schedule for the next Ace’s Meeting and collaborate on the topics.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 1:36 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

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