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October 2 2019

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

October 2, 2019

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1154

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1154

Report of the Finance Committee September 19, 2019 . . . . . . . . 1154

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1162

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 1163

Board Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1163

A Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of $1,140,000 of Certificates of Participation

(School Energy Conservation Improvement Project) (Federally Taxable Qualified

School Construction Bond) of the Cincinnati City School District, County of Hamilton,

State of Ohio; Authorizing the Payment of the Redemption Price and Related Costs;

Authorizing Documents Necessary to Effectuate Such Redemption . . . . .

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A Resolution Directing the Treasurer to Resolve Issues Related to the Issuance of

Securities of the Cincinnati City School District . . . . . . . . .

1165

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1168

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1172

Report of the Treasurer

I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1178

II. Amendment to Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1180

III. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1180

IV. Award of Purchase Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1182

V. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 1183

VI. Advances and Transfer of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . 1185

VII. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1186

VIII. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1188

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1189

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1189

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1189

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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 at

Gamble Montessori High School, 3036 Werk Road, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 4:39 p.m., President Jones in the chair.

The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

Absent: None

Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mr. Messer 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 October 3, 2019.

Special Meeting – September 23, 2019

Business Meeting – September 23, 2019

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee met on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the

Board Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Finance Committee Members

Melanie Bates, Ryan Messer, Eve Bolton, absent

Administrators

Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer; Isaac Karn, Internal Audit Intern; Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor

Community Members/Parents

Marlena Brookfield; Craig Rozen

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Governmental Liaison Presentation

Eric Kearney, CEO/President of Kearney and Kearney, and George Glover, Co-Managing Director of Focused Capitol Solutions,

submitted their following written report to the Committee:

Projects

* Execute against CPS Government Relations Plan

* Meet with Superintendent Laura Mitchell regarding CPS priorities

* Create and Cultivate Strategic Relationships

* Local Delegation Meeting

Ohio House - Primary and Secondary Education Committee

Chair, Louis W. Blessing, III

Vice Chair, Don Jones

Ranking Minority Member, Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.

H.B. 22 (Antani) To require the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and the Department of Education to conduct a study

regarding certain school building amenities. 1st Hearing on February 19, 2019.

H.B. 23 (Antani) To amend section 3313.5315 of the Revised Code to authorize any student from a country or province outside the

United States who holds an F-1 visa to participate in interscholastic athletics. 1st Hearing on February 19, 2019.

H.B. 43 (Ingram) To amend sections 3313.41, 3318.08, and 5705.10, to enact new section 3313.411, and to repeal sections

3313.411, 3313.412, and 3313.413 of the Revised Code to eliminate the right of first refusal for certain schools in the acquisition of

school district real property. 2nd

Hearing on June 11, 2019.

H.B. 83 (Brown & Schaffer) To amend sections 4511.751 and 4511.76 of the Revised Code to allow images captured by a camera

installed on a school bus to be used as corroborating evidence for the offense of failing to stop for a school bus. Referred to the

Criminal Justice Committee on March 5, 2019.

H. B. 89 (Antani) To amend sections 4503.03 and 4511.75 of the Revised Code to enhance the penalties for failing to properly stop

for a school bus, to establish requirements related to informing the public about that prohibition, and to make an appropriation.

Referred to the Criminal Justice Committee on March 5, 2019.

H.B. 111 (Ingram) To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.324 of the Revised Code to

require that public and private schools transmit a transferred student's records within five school days. 2nd

Hearing on June 11,

2019.

H.B. 121 (Schaffer) To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.72 of the Revised Code to allow a credit

against the personal income tax for amounts spent by teachers for instructional materials. 1st Hearing March 19, 2019.

H.B. 122 (Koehler) To amend sections 3301.0711, 3301.0714, 3301.163, 3302.036, 3302.10, 3310.51, 3317.03, 3365.07, and

5727.84; to enact new sections 3310.01, 3310.02, 3310.03, 3310.04, 3310.06, 3310.07, 3310.08, 3310.09, 3310.10, 3310.11,

3310.12, 3310.13, 3310.14, 3310.15, 3310.16, and 3310.17; and to repeal sections 3310.01, 3310.02, 3310.03, 3310.031,

3310.032, 3310.035, 3310.04, 3310.05, 3310.06, 3310.07, 3310.08, 3310.09, 3310.10, 3310.11, 3310.12, 3310.13, 3310.14,

3310.15, 3310.16, 3310.17, 3313.974, 3313.975, 3313.976, 3313.977, 3313.978, and 3313.979 of the Revised Code to eliminate

the Educational Choice Scholarship Pilot Program and Pilot Project Scholarship Program and to create the Opportunity Scholarship

Program. Creates scholarships to attend chartered non-public schools. Establishes maximum scholarship amounts at $5,000 for

students in grades K-8 and at $7,500 for students in grades 9-12, but reduces scholarships amounts for students who qualify based

on family income and whose family income increases. 1st Hearing on March 19, 2019.

H.B. 123 (Holmes & Manning) To amend sections 3313.536, 3313.60, 3314.03, 3319.073, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact

sections 3301.221, 3301.23, 3313.669, 3313.6610, 3313.6611, and 3313.6612 of the Revised Code with regard to school security

and youth suicide awareness education and training. 5th

Hearing on June 18, 2019.

H.B. 127 (Smith & Hambley) To enact section 3302.103 of the Revised Code to prohibit the creation of new academic distress

commissions. This bill would prohibit the Superintendent of Public Instruction from establishing any new academic distress

commissions on or after the bill’s effective date. 2nd

Hearing on April 9, 2019.

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H.B. 132 (Manning) To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code regarding notice

of school child immunization requirements and exemptions. Voted out of Committee 16-0.

H.B. 164 (Ginter) To amend sections 3313.601, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 3320.01, 3320.02, and

3320.03 of the Revised Code regarding student religious expression and to entitle the act the "Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act

of 5 2019." Voted out of Committee 9-6 along Party lines.

H.B. 165 (Liston, Galonski) To enact new section 3301.0718 and to repeal section 3301.0718 of the Revised Code regarding the

adoption of health education standards. From the analysis, the bill requires the State Board to adopt either the most recent health

education standards developed by the American Association for Health Education, or health education standards developed and

prescribed by the State Board itself. Further, it repeals the current prohibition on the State Board of Education from adopting or

revising any standards or curriculum in the area of health unless the standards, curriculum, or revisions are approved by both houses

of the General Assembly through concurrent resolution.

H.B. 239 (Manning, G., Crawley) To amend sections 3301.0712 and 3301.0729 of the Revised Code to reduce the number of

end-of- course assessments required for high school graduation and to require each school district to form a work group to evaluate

the amount of time students spend on testing. In Summary this bill would:

* Beginning with the class of 2022, eliminates the requirement that high school students take a nationally standardized college

admission assessment.

* Beginning with the class of 2022, reduces the number of end-of-course examinations required for graduation from seven to three.

* Requires each school district and other public school to form a work group to examine the amount of time students spend on

district required testing and to submit a report of its findings and any recommendations to the district board or school governing

authority or body on how to reduce testing.

* Permits a district or school to exceed the time limitations that students may spend on state testing through an annual resolution

after considering recommendations from the testing work group.

* Requires the Department of Education to annually publish a report on the amount of time students spent on required state and

district or school testing.

S.B. 4 (Rulli & Kunze) To amend Section 237.30 of H.B. 529 of the 132nd General Assembly and Section 237.10 of H.B. 529 of

the 132 General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to make a capital appropriation for school facilities assistance. Increase from

$375M to $475M, the amount of general obligation bonds that can be issued by the Ohio Public Facilities Commission for the

purpose of paying the state share of the cost of constructing classroom facilities. Passed the Ohio Senate on March 27, 2019 (31-0).

Passed House Committee 26-0.

S.B. 26 (Kunze) To amend section 5747.01 of the Revised Code to authorize a state income tax deduction of $250 for teachers' out-

of-pocket expenses for professional development and classroom supplies. Passed Senate 32-0. In House Ways and Means

Committee.

Ohio Senate - Education Committee

Chair, Peggy Lehner

Vice Chair, Lou Terhar

Rank Minority Member, Teresa Fedor

S.B. 34 (Kunze) To amend sections 2953.25, 3314.03, 3314.101, 3319.151, 3319.227, 3319.31, 3319.311, 3319.313, 3319.316,

3319.40, 3319.99, 3326.081, 3326.11, 3328.18, 3319.393, 3328.24, and 5153.176 and to enact sections 3319.0812, 3319.318,

3319.319, and of the Revised Code regarding school employee employment and educator licensure and conduct. 5th

Hearing,

Sponsor Testimony on May 7, 2019.

S.B. 89 (Huffman) To amend sections 3302.03, 3313.14, 3313.482, 3313.618, 3313.903, 3317.023, 3319.226, 3326.032,

3333.162, 3333.94, 3365.01, 3365.02, 5709.62, 5709.63, 5709.632, 5709.82, and 5709.83, to enact sections 3301.0730, 3317.037,

and 3319.2211, and to repeal section 3313.6113 of the Revised Code with regard to career-technical education and the

compensation of joint vocational school districts located in enterprise zones. 3rd

Hearing on May 7, 2019.

S.B. 102 (Brenner & Lehner) To enact new section 3323.25 and to repeal section 3323.25 of the Revised Code to establish the

Dyslexia Screening Program for school districts and other public schools. 2nd

Hearing May 7, 2019.

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Ohio Senate - Education Committee (cont.)

S.B. 110 (Manning) To enact section 3302.103 of the Revised Code to modify the operation of academic distress commissions in

certain school districts. Modifies the composition and operation of an academic distress commission (ADC) of a school district for

which (1) an ADC was established in 2013 under former law and (2) the ADC was re-established under continuing law. Requires

the ADC to conduct and submit to the district board at least one annual performance evaluation of the chief executive officer (CEO)

appointed by the ADC. Specifies that the CEO must appear at least quarterly before the district board to report on the district’s

progress. Requires the Auditor of State to conduct a performance audit of the district each year that it is subject to the ADC.

Requires the Department of Education to initiate a site evaluation in the district in each year that the district is subject to the ADC.

3rd

Hearing on April 9, 2019.

S.B. 121 (Sykes & Kunze) To amend sections 3301.0718 and 3313.6011 and to enact section 3301.0727 of the Revised Code to

require the State Board of Education to adopt health education standards and to require that only statewide venereal disease

education standards and curriculum be approved by the General Assembly.

* Removes the requirement of the adoption of a concurrent resolution when adopting or revising state standards or curriculum for

health education.

* Requires the adoption or a concurrent resolution when adopting or revising state standards for venereal disease education.

* Requires the State Board of Education to develop and adopt health education standards for grades K-12 health education.

Proponent Testimony on May 7, 2019.

H.B. 154 (Miller & Jones) To amend sections 133.06, 3302.036, 3302.042, 3302.12, 3302.16, 3302.17, 3302.18, 3310.03,

3311.29, and 3314.102; to enact new section 3302.10; and to repeal sections 3302.10, 3302.101, 3302.102, and 3302.11 of the

Revised Code; and to repeal Sections 4, 5, and 6 of Am. Sub. H.B. 70 of the 131st General Assembly to dissolve academic distress

commissions and to instead require the creation of community learning centers for buildings in low-performing school districts. In

Ohio Senate Education Committee. Passed Ohio House. Disagreement among several urban districts. Senate Education Committee.

3rd

Hearing 9/17/19 (A 4th

Hearing was scheduled for 9/18/19, but there are not minutes from that hearing).

Treasurer Monthly Updates

Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund: Revenues August 31, 2019.

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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund: Expenditures – August 31, 2019.

Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund–Cash + Encumbrances–August 31, 2019.

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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: State and Federal Grants – August 2019.

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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS Tuition Assistance Summary.

Mrs. Wagner informed the Committee about the amount of dollars spent on expanding preschool classrooms and an analysis on

what it costs to start up a new school outside of facility costs and salaries. She also reported that the preschool budget is being used

to help the District in the expansion of preschools, beyond tuition assistance.

ACTION: Treasurer Wagner informed the group that Vera Brooks, Assistant Director for Early Childhood, will update the

Committee on Preschool Promise finances and Workforce Development Scholarships at the October 17, 2019

Finance Committee meeting.

ACTION; Mrs. Wagner will inform the Board about Community Reinvestment Agreements, Debt Calculations, and Strategies

at the October 17, 2019 Finance Committee meeting.

ACTION: Treasurer Wagner will work with Ms. Brooks on how to incorporate the expansion of classrooms in conjunction

with the Strategic Plan.

Other Business

Transportation Audit

Committee member Bates informed the group about CFT President Sellers’ request at the September 16, 2019, Regular Business

meeting for the Internal Auditor to do an audit of the bus routes.

She also advised to contact Community member Kevin Hoffman, who spoke at the September 16, 2019, Board meeting with a

transportation concern. Mr. Hoffman stated at that meeting that he was an Auditor.

ACTION: Ms. Bates advised to contact Mr. Hoffman to inform him about the Transportation Audit and invite him to attend a

Finance Committee meeting after communication about this has taken place with Chief Strategy Officer, Sarah

Trimble-Oliver.

ACTION: In response to the Hearing of the Public during the Board meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019, the Committee

asked Internal Auditor Roberts to review the operational aspects of Transportation, including vendor performance.

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Other Business (cont.)

Transportation Audit (cont.)

ACTION: Mr. Messer talked about the need of having a dashboard for transportation. Treasurer Wagner reported that there is

a dashboard and she will follow-up with Ms. Trimble-Oliver for her to do a presentation at Finance Committee

meeting.

He also advised the Administration to provide a transportation plan report the month before school starts.

ACTION: Mr. Messer advised the Administration to look into putting chips in backpacks for kindergarten through sixth

grades.

Board Matters: September 16, 2019 Board Meeting

At the Board meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019, Jim Nyer of Al Neyer Real Estate Developer and Tom Rower of Terrex

Development Construction updated the Board about Tax Agreements.

ACTION: Ms. Wagner will contact Mr. Rower to follow-up on those discussions.

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM.

Finance Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair, absent Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer

Melanie Bates Laura Mitchell, Superintendent, absent

Ryan Messer

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

Passed viva voce.


PRESENTATIONS

1. Gamble Montessori Elementary and Gamble Montessori High School Update – Tianay Amat, Deputy Superintendent,

and Taylor L. Porter, Principal

Senior Graduation Projects – Students Hannah Branson and Gabby Chancellor

Horticulture and Agriculture Program – Gamble Montessori High School Students

2. Strategic Plan Monitoring – Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Strategy Officer

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. Member Moroski – Mr. Frank and his students in the Choir class and all of Gamble Montessori High School for

hosting the Board Meeting and sharing all the good news from the community and the building. Gamble Montessori

High School will have a Choir concert on October 15, 2019.

2. Member Moroski – Phyllis Davis and everyone who helped and attended the 1st Annual Health Fair at Cincinnati State

that was a complete success.

3. Member Bowers – Clark Montessori High School for the Community Expo it was fabulous and I learned so much.

Also, learned that the OTR Festival supports charitable organizations and support people with learning and

developmental disabilities. I was very grateful to be invited to attend.

4. Member Messer – Mr. Lewis, Principal at North Avondale along with school/community staff members displaying

signs and demonstrating the proper procedures at morning drop-off.

5. Member Bates – to the CPS schools who were spreading awareness in promoting safe driving and pedestrian safety on

“Walk to School” Day.

6. Member Bolton – Youth Advisory Safety Committee for bringing awareness to “Walk to School” Day and all the

schools who participated.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Marlena Brookfield LSDMC Policies

2. Angela Farwig Hyde Park School Expansion

3. Jenna Shaifer Hyde Park School Expansion

BOARD MATTERS

1. Cincinnati Public Schools/Cincinnati Pre-School Promise Joint Meeting Preparation

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF $1,140,000 OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

(SCHOOL ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE QUALIFIED

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND) OF THE CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF HAMILTON,

STATE OF OHIO; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE REDEMPTION PRICE AND RELATED COSTS;

AUTHORIZING DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH REDEMPTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board’) of the Cincinnati City School District (the “School District”), County

of Hamilton, State of Ohio has issued its $26,250,000 Certificates of Participation (Cincinnati City School District School Energy

Conservation Improvement Project) (Federally Taxable Qualified School Construction Bond) (the “Bonds”), dated June 19, 2012;

and

WHEREAS, the Bonds were issued in order to provide funds for the construction of improvements to school facilities;

and

WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the School District entered into a Trust Agreement by and

between the School District and The Huntington National Bank, Trustee (the “Trustee”) dated as of June 19, 2012, (the “Trust

Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Bonds are eligible for a refundable credit under Section 6431 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as

amended (the “Refundable Credit”); and

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WHEREAS, the federal government has reduced the Refundable Credit; and

WHEREAS, The Bonds are subject to extraordinary optional redemption by the School District in the event that the

Refundable Credits from the federal government cease or are in a reduced amount; and

WHEREAS, this Board has determined it will be in the best interest of the School District to redeem and pay off a portion

of the outstanding Bonds with certain funds held by the Trustee under the Trust Agreement along with existing cash in the General

Fund;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Cincinnati City School District, County of

Hamilton, State of Ohio:

SECTION 1. That it is necessary to redeem and pay off $1,140,000 of the outstanding Bonds, on the December 15, 2019

interest payment date, at the redemption price (the “Redemption Price”) of 100% of the par amount of Bonds being redeemed, plus

interest due to the date of redemption.

SECTION 2. That the Redemption Price shall be paid using certain available funds held by the Trustee pursuant to the

Trust Agreement, consisting of $529,590.06 in the Sinking Fund and $610,409.95 from the School District’s General Fund to pay

the redemption price in full (currently estimated to be $1,140,000).

SECTION 3. That the Treasurer is hereby directed to provide a Notice of Redemption to the Trustee, in the form of a

Notice of Redemption, attached hereto, with such changes as are approved by bond counsel to the School District, who shall be

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, who has been previously engaged as bond counsel to the School District, which notice shall provide

instructions to the Trustee for the redemption and payment of the Bonds.

SECTION 4. The Treasurer is hereby directed and authorized to make any required payments and/or transfers from the

General Fund to the Certificate Fund as are necessary to provide for the redemption of the Bonds.

SECTION 5. All appropriate officers of the School District are further authorized to make, execute, acknowledge and

deliver such documents, certificates and other instruments or agreements as are, in the opinion of bond counsel, necessary to carry

out the purposes of this Resolution and the redemption of the Bonds.

SECTION 6. This Board hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this Resolution

were taken in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of its committees, if any, which resulted in

formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section

121.22 of the Revised Code.

SECTION 7. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Melanie Bates

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Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion to A Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of $1,140,000 of Certificates

of Participation (School Energy Conservation Improvement Project) (Federally Taxable Qualified School Construction Bond) of the

Cincinnati City School District, County of Hamilton, State of Ohio, Authorizing the Payment of the Redemption Price and Related

Costs, Authorizing Documents Necessary to Effectuate Such Redemption be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

Noes: None


A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TREASURER TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF

SECURITIES OF THE CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Cincinnati City School District (the “School District”) from time

to time issues bonds, notes and securities to pay for various costs of infrastructure and other capital expenditures to be paid over an

extended period of time; and

WHEREAS, School District currently has several outstanding federally taxable qualified school construction bonds,

including the $26,250,000 Cincinnati City School District Certificates of Participation (Cincinnati City School District School

Energy Conservation Improvement Project) (Federally Taxable Qualified School Construction Bond) dated June 19, 2012 (the

“Obligations”); and

WHEREAS, the Obligations are eligible for a refundable credit under Section 6431 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,

as amended; and

WHEREAS, the federal government has reduced the refundable credit under Section 6431 of the Internal Revenue Code

of 1986, as amended (the “Refundable Credit”); and

WHEREAS, there have occurred certain circumstances related to the issuance and/or redemption of the Obligation, which

circumstances may have an impact on the Refundable Credit; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to resolve any and all potential issues related to the Obligations with the United States

Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and/or any other interested party; and

WHEREAS, this Board desires to ensure continued receipt of the Refundable Credit by executing an agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, County of

Hamilton, State of Ohio:

SECTION 1. The Treasurer of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate with the IRS and any other

interested party to resolve any and all issues related to the Obligations, including entering into an agreement with the IRS pursuant

to the Voluntary Closing Agreement Program.

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A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TREASURER TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF

SECURITIES OF THE CINCINNATI CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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SECTION 2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate resolution of these issues to, execute an

agreement with the IRS, the terms of which are acceptable to the Treasurer and the Board’s legal counsel, and perform all necessary

actions thereunder.

SECTION 3. It is determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the adoption of this

resolution of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board, and of any of its

committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements,

including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules of this Board adopted in accordance therewith.

SECTION 4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Ryan Messer

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to A Resolution Directing the Treasurer to Resolve Issues Related to the

Issuance of Securities of the Cincinnati City School District be approved.


Noes: None


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REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. SERVICES COMPLETED

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

D. APPOINTMENT

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION


C. APPOINTMENT

D. CHANGE IN STATUS


F. PROMOTION

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. 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.)

Jeffrey Brickler Teacher – Spencer Center Personal Reasons September 25

Isaias Gamboa Teacher – Woodward Personal Reasons September 20

Aaron Michael Hendrix Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons September 2

Erin C. Sanders Teacher – Dater Montessori Elem Personal Reasons October 7

Katherine A. Staiger Teacher – Dater Montessori Elem Personal Reasons October 3

Mark B. Torlone Teacher – Kilgour Personal Reasons July 31

Carmen Lydia Whitehead Teacher – AMIS Personal Reasons September 19


(Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)

The services of the following have been completed effective date as indicated.

Alan P. Cucchetti October 3

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 is as indicated

Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Ella Marie $75,765.11 August 29 Class III Sub $127.95 daily

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Paula Denise Davis Taft High August 12 Class III Sub $127.95 daily

Certificate of Clinical Competence

The following Speech Pathologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2019-20 school year, as a result of

attaining their Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Kristin Oxman

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)

NTBC/Professional Certification

The following Psychologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2019-20 school year, as a result of attaining their

NTBC/Professional Certification.

Marie Elizabeth Turnbull

D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

(Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated.

Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated

Counselor - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Tracy Redding To: $88,184.88 From: $83,667.20 September 15

Psychologist - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Christopher F. Gfroerer To: $100,804.77 From: $96,197.46 September 15

Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Natalie R. Coyle To: $84,311.49 From: $80,224.40 September 15

Megan McGraw 68,728.90 62,218.96 September 15

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

Megan Jackson Geary To: $67,970.27 From: $65,549.78 September 15

Monica K. Montgomery 75,736.66 73,313.83 August 12

John Ralph Ploehs 75,736.66 73,313.83 September 15

Lillian L. Sims 80,224.40 77,799.18 September 1

Kelli Lynn Wisecup 71,680.40 69,255.18 September 15

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Ashley Ann Bruce To: $47,387.86 From: $44,059.42 September 29

Ryan J. Carlton 51,474.96 47,767.18 September 15

Sara Cash 54,073.24 50,716.34 September 29

Paula Carol Doughman 73,313.83 54,073.24 September 15

Heather J. Durbin 65,549.78 60,730.16 September 15

Mollie L. Fingerman 49,637.67 45,899.07 September 15

Kimberly D. Frondorf 47,387.86 44,059.42 September 15

Robert Andrew Leslie 56,643.09 51,474.96 August 12

October 2 1170 2019



(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 are recommended for a stipend to for the 2019-20 school year. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

M.O.R.E. Advisor

Rickie Bell 3,000.00 Maurice M. Henderson 3,000.00

Randall A. Bennett 3,000.00 Rodger Donta D. Horton 4,000.00

Michael Benton 3,000.00 Jeffrey K. Johnson 3,000.00

Raymond Black 4,000.00 Robert A. Moore 3,000.00

Thomas W. Blair 4,500.00 Richard L. Notter 3,000.00

Michael V. Brown 3,000.00 Jarelle J. Redden 3,000.00

Jerry E. Butler Jr. 4,500.00 Britt T. Smith 3,000.00

Joseph A. Ciani 3,000.00 Ronald Smith Jr. 3,000.00

Joe A. Colon 3,000.00 Douglas Toler 5,500.00

Paul Davis 4,000.00 Javin R. Tucker 3,000.00

Keir M. Griffith 3,000.00 James E. Whittaker 3,000.00

The following are recommended for a stipend in the amounts indicated for the 2019-20 school year.

Master Schedulers - $3,000.00

Marie D. Colson Victoria Danielle Huber Melissa M. Sherman

Alan Cruser Karen Justine Kuhn Audley E. Smith

Jill M. Fanning Rebecca Christine Lombardi Jane A. Tenya-Feng

Samuel W. Guilford Lisa M. Pope Dayahn K. Thomas

Emily Elizabeth Holbrock Tracy Redding Erin Kathleen Wilson

Sandra F. Horine

Global Conservation Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 (SWP)

Morgan H. Makinen

Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate)

Write IEP’s – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 10 hours

Dawn Alexis Thomer*

October 2 1171 2019



Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate) (cont.)

Pack & Relocate from LEAP to Taft Elementary – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 10 hours

Emily A. Marchman*

Reading Program with Cincinnati Fire Department – Early Childhood – (Rotary Fund) – 30 hours

Jaumall A. Davis*

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate)

Train the Trainer PD – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours

Anne Michelle Hockman*

CPS Advisory Champions 2019-20 – 7 hours

Jennifer R. Williams

PD for ILT Members to Prepare for FY 20 – Rockdale – (SWP) – 6 hours

Jacqueline K. Allen* Casey Elizabeth Nelson* Adam W. Sayer*

Tymika L. Chambers* James L. Neville* Eugenie M. Woods*

Kathy D. Curry*

Intensive Autism Training – Student Services – (IDEA-B) - 30 hours except as indicated

Maeve Malone Cook* Peter Robert Maloney* Kate Patricia O’Malley*

Madison Elizabeth Espelage* Melanie Ann Mincey* Amoy Wechselman* 24 hrs

Alissa L. Jones* Abigail Carol Morgan* Erica Cathryn Willer*

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (summer rate)

Summer Bridge – Aiken New Tech – (SWP) - 12 hours

Jordan James Cederdahl* Jonathan M. Kramer* Mindy L. Muddiman*

Randall L. Dunn* Luke Patrick Miller* Simon Otto Schaefer*

Frank D. Hull*

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)

James R. Compton* 20 hours Erica M. Montgomery* 200 hours

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)

Julie Luree Dellecave* 20 hours Lynne Q. Hobstetter* 20 hours

Monica Lynn Glover* 45 hours Marlene McGlothin* 20 hours

Patrick J. Good* 28 hours Margaret Pratt* 25 hours

Burt L. Hill Jr. 30 hours

October 2 1172 2019

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.

Amy Austin Assistant Supervisor – Food Services Relocating October 11

Latasha Gardner Substitute Food Service Helper Personal Reasons September 25

Debbie Lee Gibbons Substitute Food Service Helper Personal Reasons September 25

Regina A. Lewis Senior Support Specialist Relocating October 21

Andre Smith, Jr. Custodian 1 Personal Reasons September 24


(Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)

The services of the following, temporarily appointed, have been completed effective as indicated.

Ruby Harvey Clerical Substitute September 23

Char’Lise Ramey Paraprofessional September 23

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 Support Specialist (Classified)

Gina Fabiola Kasten $20.15 hr. Pleasant Ridge Montessori October 7

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Katrina D. Abplanalp $15.85 hr. Hartwell September 25

John Turner Davis III $15.43 hr. Rees E. Price October 7

Tina Marie Davis $16.35 hr. Rockdale September 3

Vaughn Ladell Johnson $16.35 hr. Shroder September 26

Tonya Jean Mitchell $15.43 hr. Taft Elementary September 3

Takisha Anderson Thompson $15.85 hr. Taft High School September 26

Monica Beatriz Toro-Gomez $15.85 hr. AMIS September 23

Natasha Margaret Williams $16.35 hr. Roselawn August 21

October 2 1173 2019

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Student Service Assistant (Unclassified)

Kristin Michelle Latscha $13.20 hr. Sayler Park September 30

Substitute Food Service Helper

Rashawn Brown $11.17 hr. Various October 3

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 (*).

Substitute Food Service Helper From:

Mon Tierre B. Allen $11.17 hr. Various Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 30


(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

(*).

The following are recommended for a stipend to for the 2019-20 school year. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

M.O.R.E. Advisor

Jordan Antonio Bankston 3,000.00 Paul D. McMillan 4,000.00

Michael Beasley 3,000.00 Asa L. Smith 3,000.00

Shantee M. Nuckols Boggs 3,000.00 Matthew Lamar Taylor 3,000.00

Derron A. Brooks 3,000.00 Shawndale Charles Thomas 3,000.00

Gregory Douglas Crowell 3,000.00 Joshua Kent Trotter 3,000.00

Reid Daniel Finley 3,000.00 Lee K. Wells 3,000.00

Carnie H. Glover 3,000.00 James R. Wilson 3,000.00

Jamele Johnson 3,000.00

October 2 1174 2019

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

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 (*).

Assistant Supervisor of Accountability – 261 day From:

Tara P. Fluellen $71,963.78 Student Dining Svcs Sr. Accounting Tech $25.18 hr. September 29

Assistant Supervisor of Food Services – 261 day From:

Rhonda Wagers $61,334.57 Food Services Manager Class I-C $22.16 hr. September 29

Administrative Secretary (Unclassified) From:

Ebony R. Johnson $25.47 hr. Performance & Accountability Lead Secretary $23.68 hr. September 29

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From:

Shamika J. Hill $19.57 hr. Woodward Paraprofessional $16.82 hr. September 23

In Board proceedings of September 16, 2019, promotions were approved for Lenise C. Barber,

Sherrie A. Broadus, Angela T. Stockelman and Susan Anne Stovall with a salary of $18.02 hr. This action should read $19.02.

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

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


Noes: None


October 2 1175 2019

REVISED

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. AGREEMENTS

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

III. LATE REQUESTS

IV. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

VI. ADVANCES AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS

VII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

VIII. DONATIONS

October 2 1176 2019


Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

system, generally all transaction which do not have to be accounted for in

another fund.

003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, 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 a special revenue, permanent, or a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes approved by board

resolution. Such expenditures may include curricular and extra-curricular

related purchase.

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

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

specified purposes.

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

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

warehousing and purchasing and central data processing.

024 Employee Benefits Self

Insurance

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

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

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

payments for services provided to employees, for reimbursements to employees

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

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

similar purposes.

034 Classroom Facilities

Maintenance

A fund used to account for the proceeds of a levy for the

maintenance of facilities.

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

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

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

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

activities.

October 2 1177 2019


(cont.)

Fund Legend (cont.)

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

attending non-public schools within the school district.

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

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

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to

all children with disabilities.

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

of low income children, including children on federally recognized reservations

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

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

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

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

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

risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited English

Proficiency

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

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

children of limited English proficiency. These programs provide structured

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

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

necessary to allow a child to achieve competence in English. The instruction must

incorporate the cultural heritage of these children and of other children in

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

or subjects of study which will allow a child to meet grade promotion and

graduation standards.

572 Title I – Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to

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

Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform programs.

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

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

three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

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

Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide Building Program Fund allows for the

pooling of Federal, State, and local funds to be used to upgrade the overall

instructional program of a school building where at least 40 percent of children

are from low-income families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality

A fund used to account for monies to hire additional classroom teachers in grades

1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will be reduced.

October 2 1178 2019


(cont.)

I. AGREEMENTS

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates

Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Curriculum

(A.) Education, Training & Research Associates $37,597.50 10/03/2020 – 6/30/2020

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide HealthSmart Digital Health Curriculum to the District Students Grades K-5. Requested by Health Curriculum

Manager Dr. Jennifer Williams.

School/Department Responsible: Facilities Management

(B.) Molloy Roofing Company $115,589.00 10/03/2020 – 6/30/2020

Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund

Purpose:

Replace roof over the small gym at Withrow High School.

School/Department Responsible: James N. Gamble Montessori HS

(C.) Pigeon Key Foundation Inc. $77,208.00 5/04/2020 – 5/14/2020

Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund

Purpose:

To provide a unique historical, cultural and environmental aspects of the Florida Keys. Services will include, educational

programming, lodging, food, transportation to/from airport and off island excursions.

October 2 1179 2019


(cont.)

I. AGREEMENTS (cont.)

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


Exceed

School/Department Responsible: School for Creative & Performing Arts (SCPA)

(D.) Torch Prep LLC $25,000.00 10/08/2019 – 5/21/2020


Purpose:

To provide ACT Training for sophomores and juniors.

School/Department Responsible: Student Services

(E.) Robert A. Goering, Hamilton Co. $2,000,000.00 7/01/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

Renewal agreement: Originally board approved 6/24/19 page 24 TR Agreements Student Services #JJJJ. This is a Replacement

contract / original contract C2000347 had an incorrect vendor id. This is the third year of a three year agreement. To provide

special education and related services to students with a disability.

October 2 1180 2019


(cont.)

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

School/Department Responsible: Alternative Schools - A2E/A2S

(A.) Time II Advocate For

Children

$8,500.00 $98,500.00 8/29/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund

Purpose:

An amendment to Contract#C2000726 to provide additional funding for social skills and anger management for children and

families and professional development for staff. Original agreement was board approved 9/16/19.

School/Department Responsible: ITM Management

(B.) PowerSchool Group

LLC $39,632.26 $223,088.98 7/01/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund

Purpose:

An amendment to Contract#C2000175 to provide additional funds for district-wide PowerSchool. Original agreement was

board approved 6/24/19.

III. LATE REQUESTS

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


Exceed


(A.) Goodheart Wilcox Co. $98,667.50 10/01/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide digital Middle and High School Health lessons for Teachers and Student use. Requested by Health Curriculum

Manager Dr. Jennifer Williams.

October 2 1181 2019


(cont.)

III. LATE REQUESTS (cont.)



Exceed


(B.) HCESC – Hamilton County $53,320.00 9/24/2019 – 5/15/2020

Educational Service Center


Purpose:

To provide Instructional Technology coach(es) to support, train, and foster the growth of the Cincinnati Public School district

staff.

School/Department Responsible: Rees E. Price Academy ES

(C.) EL Education $65,000.00 9/01/2019 – 9/30/2020

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program

Purpose:

To provide Coaching and School Base Strategic Planning for staff. Vendor will track annual academic progress and

demographics for school.

School/Department Responsible: Talent Development

(D.) Mayerson Academy $420,432.00 7/01/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide consulting services and to expand the Thrive Learning Communities program for CPS.

October 2 1182 2019


(cont.)

III. LATE REQUESTS (cont.)



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Talent Development (cont.)

(E.) The Oliver Group, Inc. $37,800.00 8/26/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To coach and develop CPS leaders to effectively execute at their present level of leadership, as well as to prepare them for

future leadership transitions.

School/Department Responsible: Woodward Career Technical HS

(F.) The Children’s Home of Cincinnati $67,000.00 8/01/2019 – 5/31/2020


Purpose:

To provide transitional services for students at Woodward Career Technical High School, including students new to the 7th &

8th grades and all students in the 7-12 grades, emphasizing the need to be college and career ready. There is an option to

renew.

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

School/Department Responsible: Food Services – Student Dining Services

(A.) Hubert Co. LLC $22,761.00

Funding Source: Food Services Fund

Explanation:

To purchase other food related supplies for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program.

October 2 1183 2019


(cont.)

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location

(A.) Eastern Cincinnati Conference LLC $8,625.00 Athletics and ExtrCurricular

Inv Date Req Date Brd Date

7/11/2019 7/12/2019 10/02/2019


Purpose of Purchase:

To provide payment for invoice#WALNUTHILLS71119 – Athletic League Dues; Golf Shootout Fees; and Official Assigner

Fees for the 2019-2020 school year.

(B.) First Student Inc. $3,686.00 Robert A. Taft Info Tech HS


6/07/2019 7/31/2019 10/02/2019

Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund


To provide payment for invoice#11589942- Taft Football June 2019.

(C.) Defined Learning LLC $9,000.00 Roselawn Condon ES


9/06/2019 9/04/2019 10/02/2019

Funding Source: Title I – Disadv Children Fund


To provide payment for invoice#3292 - Defined STEM on-site professional development.

October 2 1184 2019


(cont.)

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES (cont.)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location

(D.) Scholastic Inc. $4,455.78 Silverton Paideia Acad ES


9/03/2019 9/12/2019 10/02/2019



To provide payment for invoice#M6717316 – Scholastic Magazine subscription for Storyworks Junior, Dynamath, Let’s Find

Out, Scholastic News 1, Storyworks, Scope and includes every issue in print and online, lesson plans based on rigorous

academic standards, engaging videos, and a digital archive of past issues.

(E.) CCHMC – Cincinnati Children’s $8,950.00 Student Services

Hospital Medical


9/17/2019 9/20/2019 10/02/2019

Funding Source: IDEA, Part B Spec Ed of H.C. Fund


To provide payment for invoice#DB00058279 – Registration fee for 10 people to attend Autism

Teaching Training Program at CCHMC/TKOC on August 5-9, 2019.

October 2 1185 2019


(cont.)

VI. ADVANCES AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS

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

REPAYMENT OF ADVANCES

FROM TO

FUND DESCRIPTION FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

439 PUBLIC PRESCHOOL 001 GENERAL FUND 250,000.00

461

VOCATIONAL

ENHANCEMENTS 002 GENERAL FUND 20,000.00

501

ADULT BASIC

EDUCATION 003 GENERAL FUND 100,000.00

516 IDEA 004 GENERAL FUND 2,000,000.00

536 TITLE I SI SUB A FY 2016 005 GENERAL FUND 250,000.00

551 TITLE III LEP 006 GENERAL FUND 150,000.00

551 TITLE III IMMIGRANT 007 GENERAL FUND 30,000.00

599 OTHER FEDERAL 599 GENERAL FUND 300,000.00

3,100,000.00

FY2020 TRANSFERS

FROM TO

FUND DESCRIPTION FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

001 GENERAL FUND 002 BOND RETIREMENT 16,659,339.71

002 GENERAL FUND 034

CLASSROOM FACILITIES

MAINTENANCE

3,254,156.00

19,913,495.71

October 2 1186 2019


(cont.)

VII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Chase ES

(A.) Jeaunita Olowe $21,000.00 8/30/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide drumming and African dance instruction to students as a part of our Arts & Culture program.


(B.) Avant Assessment LLC $12,215.00 9/20/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide digital Spanish Heritage Language Assessments to identify and place students who have the requisite proficiency to

earn HS credit and participate in AP World Languages courses. Requested by World Languages Curriculum Manager Sarah

Morales.

(C.) McGraw-Hill School Education LLC $20,479.50 8/19/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide Digital ALEKS License to Walnut Hills High school. Requested by Curriculum Director Emily Campbell.

October 2 1187 2019


(cont.)

VII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Frederick Douglass ES

(D.) Elementz Inc. $20,000.00 8/21/2019 – 5/19/2020


Purpose:

To provide professional training for staff including development and execution of lesson plans.

School/Department Responsible: Hospital/Satellite Program

(E.) Kelvin Fields $19,988.64 8/26/2019 – 1/31/2020

Funding Source: Title I – Disadv Children Fund

Purpose:

To provide an Education Coordinator to manage academic enrichment programs and services to ensure youth successfully

graduate and transition out of High School.


(F.) CBTS Financial Services $14,800.00 10/08/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide services of a Network Engineer consultant to install and configure services for the new data center.

October 2 1188 2019


(cont.)

VII. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Non-Public/Auxiliary Services

(G.) J. Laird Mathematics Consulting $12,800.00 9/21/2019 – 2/29/2020

Funding Source: Misc, Federal Grant Fund

Purpose:

To provide Professional Development for Auxiliary Staff for Current Topics in Mathematics Education (CVMI).

School/Department Responsible: Food Services – Woodford Paideia Acad ES

(H.) Dream Builders University, Inc. $10,000.00 9/23/2019 – 5/29/2020


Purpose:

To provide professional development and coaching, train the trainer sessions and equity toolbox online access.

VIII. DONATIONS

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

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Cincinnati Observatory

Center

$208.79 Cheviot ES Fund 300 – District

Managed Student

Activity

Purpose: To help provide buses to the Cincinnati Observatory Center.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

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


Noes: None


October 2 1189 2019

INQUIRIES/UPDATES

1. Member Messer – Complete Census Count Kick-off was well attended. Tell everyone you know how important this is, it

truly makes a difference. It brings tens of millions of dollars to this region for things that would support the families that

we serve.

2. Member Bolton – Do we have a date set for the negotiations with the City of Cincinnati regarding Tax Abatements?

3. Member Bolton – Follow up on the decision being made with the City to move Hilltop to lower Price Hill. Provide how

our schools will be impacted by the move regarding health and safety issues for our children.

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – figure out who is helping us as we begin Safe Routes School Plan Development. Do we need to appoint a

liaison?

2. Administration – provide us with enough knowledge for us to make a decision at the end of the calendar year regarding the

Crossing Guards. Update: Administration will provide a recommendation on November 4, 2019 Board Meeting. What

will it cost to bring them: in-house, have city maintain or a 3rd

party take it over.

3. Administration – update from facilities on any plans of expanding Hyde Park and Spencer.

4. Administration – provide data using the perspective of equity with a rank order of capacity of the school building not

numbers so we can address the needs of space.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO