January 27 2020
BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO
PROCEEDINGS
BUSINESS MEETING
January 27, 2020
Table of Contents
Roll Call ...... 111 Motion to Revise the Agenda to Add the Student Achievement Committee Minutes and the Finance Committee Minutes ...... 111 Report of the Student Achievement Committee January 21, 2020 ...... 111 Report of the Health and Safety Committee January 23, 2020 ...... 118 Report of the Finance Committee January 23, 2020 ...... 120 Announcement/Hearing of the Public ...... 133 Presentations ...... 133 Board Matters ...... 133 A Resolution in Support of Changes to Ohio’s Ed Choice School Voucher Program . 133 A Resolution Declaring Support for Books for Pre-K Children Living in the Cincinnati Public School District Boundaries ...... 134 A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities . 135 A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 8400 – School Safety ...... 136 Report of the Superintendent Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools ...... 1. Certificated Personnel ...... 137 Report of the Treasurer I. Award of Purchase Orders ...... 145 II. Then and Now Certificates ...... 145 III. Board Assignments...... 146 IV. For Board Information ...... 147 V. Donations ...... 148 Inquiries and Updates ...... 149 Assignments ...... 149 Adjournment ...... 149
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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, Monday, January 27, 2020 at 6:31 p.m., President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Lindy, Moroski, President Jones (6) Absent: Member Messer (1)
Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.
MOTION TO REVISE THE AGENDA TO ADD THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion to Revise the Agenda to Add the Student Achievement Committee and the Finance Committee Minutes be accepted.
Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Lindy, Moroski, President Jones (6) Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 4:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.
ATTENDEES Student Achievement Committee Members Board Member Chairperson Pamela Bowers, Ryan Messer, Mike Moroski Carolyn Jones, ex-officio
Administration/Staff Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Tianay Amat, Deputy Superintendent; Emily Campbell, Director, Curriculum and Instruction; Brittney Cousins, Career Based Learning Manager; Paul McDole, Director of Human Resources; Justin Leach, Director of Testing; Shauna Murphy, Assistant Superintendent; Michael Turner, Career Tech Manager; Dawn Williams, Math Curriculum Manager
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) Community Members/Parents/Students Julie Sellers Dureka Bonds, Kate Eisenpress, Ed Paff, Craig Rozen
Election of Committee Chair Committee member Mike Moroski nominated Pamela Bowers as Committee Chair. Committee member Ryan Messer seconded the motion. Ms. Bowers accepted the nomination and was elected Chair of the Committee for year 2020.
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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)
2020 Committee Meeting Schedule The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the first Friday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Design Committee Mission Statement Committee Chair Bowers reported that it was suggested at the January 18, 2020, Ad Hoc Committee meeting that the Committee’s mission statement come from the Strategic Plan that contains the goals and the strategies. The following goal was recommended as the mission for the SAC:
Student Achievement Committee Mission Student-Centered Decision Making—We put students first. (Goal 1) We will ensure students are at the center of all decision making to create equitable educational opportunities and unmatched experiences that deliver results.
The Committee discussed the recommendation and talked about bulleting the mission with specific topics that SAC would be responsible for addressing. The group agreed that the responsibilities are contained in Board Bylaw 0155- Committees.
ASSIGNMENT: The Committee will recommend to the Board that the Administration assist in the drafting of a mission statement for the Committee. ASSIGNMENT: Committee member Moroski stated that an overall mission statement is needed and that he will work on drafting a statement for discussion at the February 7, 2020, 2:00 pm SAC meeting.
Committee member Messer advised to put the Committee’s responsibilities on the District’s website to help the Board get aligned and items get delegated to the appropriate committees, as well as the public keeping the Board accountable.
Business Advisory Council (BAC) Superintendent Mitchell reported that BAC began its mission of addressing Career Based Learning and is adding employment as a focus as well.
Ms. Cousins presented the following report to the Committee about the BAC.
Ms. Cousins also informed the group the following overview about the Ohio Department of Education’s Mandate.
PURPOSE OF A BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL (from ODE) Business advisory councils foster cooperation among schools, businesses and the communities they serve. This work ensures that the work of educators aligns with the needs of businesses. This cooperation can make a local education system more aware of the local labor market; promote work based experiences within businesses; and help students prepare for successful learning and employment opportunities. Business advisory councils include regional business leaders who are familiar with business and industry needs. Members partner with district leaders to plan and carry out the council's work.
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ROLES OF A BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL 1. To advise local school districts on changes in the economy and job market and the area in which future jobs are most likely to be available;
CPS Progress: Jordan Vogel, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, gave a presentation to walk through the Job Outlook 2028 report to the full committee. The council discussed the implications of the report on the CPS curriculum particularly the employment programs and the SAC membership roster.
2. To advocate for the employment skills most critical to business and industry and the development of curriculum to teach these skills;
CPS Progress: Individual council members share employer spotlights to discuss successes and challenges of the industry they represent and implications of CPS students entering into the workforce.
The larger council split into two subcommittees/work groups (programming and employment) to work more intently on the program objectives of the Career-Based Learning framework including the skills obtained through Advisory and experiential learning experiences.
3. To aid and support local school districts by offering suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations and educators.
CPS Progress: Individual council members consistently utilize their network to bring additional partners to CPS to fortify existing and future programming
Ms. Cousins reported that 16 high schools will be participating in the work of the BAC.
Mr. Messer expressed concern about the impact of the BAC, the meeting time, membership of the committee, as well as the level of decision makers. He also advised to track which employers are hiring CPS students and the number of students being hired.
Ms. Cousins reported that there is now an employment subcommittee to assist in the growth of students getting jobs. She updated the group on the following pathway information.
Mr. Moroski advised to do community engagement about the program and students securing jobs.
Committee member Messer recommended doing community engagement with parents and students on what they would like for career pathways. He also recommended that the Administration meet with union leaders to learn what positions are open.
Committee member Moroski advised to add individuals from the Electrical Trades to the BAC.
Chairperson Bowers inquired about the availability of data on students getting jobs. Ms. Cousins reported that she is currently gathering that information.
The following data tracks and includes information on Quarter 2 3E Update – Class of 2020 and Intended 3E Pathway Across All Expected Graduates and the percentage of students getting jobs.
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Board President Jones reported that the above document is a good tool to use for growth.
Ms. Bowers advised to celebrate students moving into employment. The Administration reported that celebrations occur at the “signing day” event.
Superintendent Mitchell updated the Committee on the following: CPS Employment Program Framework
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Career Pathways and Credentialing Mike Turner, Career Tech Manager, provided the Committee with an overview of credentials for Career Tech in the District. Mr. Turner’s report included the following.
• There are approximately 20 different Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways in 11 different career areas that exist in 11 out of 16 high schools, and expanding to 13 out of 16 during 2020-2021 school year. Plans include expansion to all high schools over the next two years. • Over 1,000 Career Tech students are taught by over 70 teachers • Students can begin CTE at 7th grade • Student access to various industry-recognized credentials in each career field • Credentials range from one to twelve points • Students must earn 12 points in year 2020-2021 to benefit in connection with graduation
Mr. Turner reported that Shroder has a credential for seniors only. He also reported that Walnut Hills and Spencer are challenges for Career Tech due to their areas of focus and that conversations are taking place with those schools to determine what can work. The goal is that every high school have Career Tech.
Career Pathways include Agriculture, Arts and Communication, Business, Construction, Education, Engineering, Health, Hospitality, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety, and Manufacturing.
Superintendent Mitchell reported that she is working with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College to offer a Law and Public Safety program for high school students.
Committee member Moroski enquired about offering a pathway for recording artists. Mr. Turner advised that a Media Arts pathway is being started at Oyler beginning school year 2020-2021.
When students earn industry-recognized credentials, schools and districts get credit on Ohio Report Cards for their success in preparing students for careers. http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Industry-Recognized-Credentials
Students earn industry-recognized credentials and marketable skills that make it easier to find work in growing careers. https://www.cmjts.org/additional-services/know-before-you-go/
District-Wide Mentors and Hiring Committee member Moroski requested that this topic be addressed to work towards mentors being offered district-wide for school year 2020-2021.
Superintendent Mitchell recommended addressing this topic after completion of negotiations.
Superintendent Evaluation Timeline Paul McDole, Human Resource Director, reiterated that SAC determines the evaluation platform for the Superintendent’s evaluation. Ohio Revise Code and Board policy stipulate that the Superintendent must be evaluated no later than March 1.
Superintendent Mitchell reported that she provided SAC with her measures and a new evaluation document back in the fall of 2019. She will provide new SAC members with her document.
Human Resources manages the evaluation of the Superintendent and includes all Board members in the actual evaluation. The results are then forwarded to SAC and then move to the full Board for approval.
Math Curriculum Adoption Timeline - Final in February Dawn Williams, Math Curriculum Manager, updated the Committee on the following report.
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Renaming of School: John Gilligan Board President Jones reported that the Board has been engaging with the Gilligan family for approximately two years and that she has met with the family.
She reported that Lauren Worley, former Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer, provided the family with a packet that outlines Board protocol and the process for addressing their request.
Ms. Jones is asking that priority be given to address the naming of the school. Mr. Morsoki agreed that the request needs to be addressed and to review research that was done on schools being named after men and women, be reviewed in the planning of resolving the request. He also advised to include CANS (Clifton Area Neighborhood School).
ASSIGNMENT: The Committee will recommend to the Board that the Administration provide the SAC with a plan/research for the naming of a school after Mr. Gilligan.
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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)
SAC Agenda February 7, 2020 The following items will be discussed at the February 7, 2020, Student Achievement Committee meeting.
Teacher Transfer Rounds Process for Eliminating Items from Workplan Developing SAC Work Plan around Strategic Plan Priorities LSDMC Revision for Student Voting Gamble Deed for Gamble Montessori School Discussion ..."I E Ps for All" Monitor Walnut and Iowa Testing Issues
Other Business Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Mr. Moroski advised the Administration to review the ILTs and use the same format that was used for the review of the LSDMCs.
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons Pamela Bowers, Chair Laura Mitchell, Superintendent Ryan Messer Tianay Amat, Deputy Superintendent Mike Moroski Shauna Murphy, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Bowers moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Jones declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Health and Safety Committee (HSC) met on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.
ATTENDEES Health and Safety Committee Members Board Member Chairperson Melanie Bates, Eve Bolton, Ben Lindy Carolyn Jones, Ex Officio Administration/Staff Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent; Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Strategy Officer
Community Members/Parents/Students Kenyona Bell, Emerson Abbott, Kaelyn Foster, Kyle Foster, Dave Hapner, Belynda Morrision
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Election of Committee Chair Committee member Bolton nominated Melanie Bates as Committee Chair, and Committee member Lindy seconded the motion. The Committee agreed with the recommendation. Ms. Bates accepted the nomination and was elected Chair of the Committee for year 2020.
2020 Committee Meeting Schedule The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM.
Design Committee Mission Statement Committee Chair Bates reiterated from the January 18, 2020, Ad Hoc Committee meeting that mission statements for Board Committees should be what is stated in the Strategic Plan. https://www.cps-k12.org/sites/www.cps-k12.org/files/pdfs/BOE_Strategic_Plan_Final_Web.pdf.
The Committee agreed with the following Health and Safety goal that is contained in the Strategic Plan.
Health and Safety Committee Mission Health and Safety—We focus on personal well-being. (Goal 2) We will commit to putting the safety, physical, social, and emotional health of our students, staff, and partners at the forefront of everything we do.
Discussion of Committee Workplan within the Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations The Committee had extensive dialogue about social and emotional health being addressed in the Health and Safety Committee or in the Student Achievement Committee. The initiative is stated in the Health and Safety goal of the Strategic Plan.
The Committee reviewed and cross-referenced the responsibilities of the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) with the Student Achievement Committee.
Impact of Poverty and Homelessness, and Transportation were added to the HSC responsibilities.
Committee member Bolton recommended renaming the following Committees:
Policy Committee: The Policy and Equity Committee Student Achievement Committee: The Student Achievement and Growth Committee
Renaming of the Finance Committee will take place at a future Finance Committee meeting.
Committee member Bolton talked about Governmental Relations being address by the Administration.
Chairperson Bates provided a historical perspective on the role of the HSC and how the group could assist the Administration in its work.
Alignment with Pedestrian Safety Committees Ms. Bates reported that there are several Committees in the community working on pedestrian safety.
Committee member Bolton reported that she and Board member Mike Moroski sit on the Safety Committee sponsored by City Council member Greg Landsman.
The Committee had a broad conversation about how to capture the groups in the community.
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Alignment with Pedestrian Safety Committees (cont.) Committee member Bolton recommended that the Administration continue to focus its efforts on Safe Routes to School, and that Community Member Dave Hapner’s Safety Committee and the Advisory Committee possibly being formed for Safe Routes to School, work together on the initiative.
ASSIGNMENT: The Committee will recommend to the Board that the Administration have the LSDMCs submit their safety concerns to the schools.
The Committee recommended to the Board that Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Strategic Officer, focus her work on the Safe Routes to School Committee and have the LSDMC’s submit their priorities to her.
The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Health and Safety Committee Staff Liaisons Melanie Bates, Chair Laura Mitchell, Superintendent Eve Bolton Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent Ben Lindy Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Strategy Officer
Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Health and Safety Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Jones declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 1:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room.
ATTENDEES Finance Committee Members Board President Chairperson Eve Bolton, Melanie Bates, Ben Lindy Carolyn Jones, ex-officio Administrators Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer; Kevin Ashley, Director of Financial Reporting; Dan Hoying, General Counsel; Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor
Ohio State Senator CPS Government Liaisons Louis W. Blessing (OSD8) Eric Kearney, CEO, Kearney and Kearney George Glover, Co-Managing Director, Focused Capital Community Members/Parents Solutions Craig Rozen, Kenyona Bell
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (cont.)
Election of Committee Chair Committee member Melanie Bates nominated Eve Bolton as Committee Chair. Committee member Ben Lindy seconded the motion. Ms. Bolton accepted the nomination and was elected Chair of the Committee for calendar year 2020.
2020 Committee Meeting Schedule The Committee agreed to conduct their meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM.
Treasurer Monthly Updates Moody’s Investors Service Treasurer Wagner shared very good news regarding a very positive rating by Moody’s Investors Service. The specifics of the report are outlined below and a full copy of the report is available in the Board Office.
Cincinnati City School District, OH: Annual Comment on Cincinnati City SD (School District) Issuer Profile Cincinnati City School District is located in Hamilton County in the southwestern corner of Ohio. The county has a population of 808,703 and a high population density of 1,985 people per square mile. The county's median family income is $71,692 (2nd quartile} and the November 2019 unemployment rate was 3.5% (3rd quartile)'. The largest industry sectors that drive the local economy are health services, professional/scientific/technical services, and manufacturing.
Credit Overview Cincinnati City SD has a very high quality credit position, and its AaZ rating is a little stronger than the US school districts median of Aa3. Key credit factors include a robust financial position, a large tax base, a sizable debt burden, an elevated pension liability, and a somewhat weak wealth and income profile. Finances: The district's financial position is healthy when compared to the assigned rating of AaZ. The cash balance as a percent of operating revenues (30.1%) is on par with the US median, and grew modestly from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, Cincinnati City SD's fund balance as a percent of operating revenues (40.2%) is stronger than other Moody's-rated school districts nationwide. Economy and Tax Base: Overall, the district has a satisfactory economy and tax base in comparison to its AaZ rating. The total full value ($18.5 billion) greatly exceeds the US median, and increased from 2014 to 2018. On the contrary, the full value per capita ($55,520) is slightly below the US median. Furthermore, the median family income equals 71.9% of the US level. Debt and Pensions: Cincinnati City SD's debt and pension burdens are heavy overall when compared to the AaZ rating assigned. The district's net direct debt to full value (3%) is materially higher than the US median. That said, this percentage declined from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, the Moody's-adjusted net pension liability to operating revenues (2.7x) unfavorably is materially above the US median. Management and Governance: Ohio school districts have an institutional framework score 3 of "A", which is moderate. The sector's major revenue sources are property taxes and state aid, with wealthier districts relying more heavily on property tax. Local property tax do not have a rate cap, but can be increased with voter approval only. Some school districts also levy a local income tax, which requires voter approval. Revenues and expenditures tend to be predictable. Ohio has public sector unions, which can limit the ability to cut expenditures.
ASSIGNMENT: Treasurer Wagner will present the results at the January 27, 2020 Regular Business Meeting.
Treasurer Monthly Updates Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund: Revenues December 31, 2019.
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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund: Expenditures – December 31, 2019
Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS General Fund–Cash + Encumbrances– December 31, 2019
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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: State and Federal Grants – December 31, 2019
Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS Tuition Assistance Summary.
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Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on: CPS Preschool Expansion.
Mrs. Wagner stated that discussions are taking place around opening at least five new preschool classrooms prioritizing the Westside.
Preschool Promise Finances Mr. Polanco updated the Committee on the following reports.
He reported that Year-to-Date reflects an underspending of approximately $143,000.00, which is improved as compared to previous years.
Mr. Polanco updated the group on the Budget – vs – Actual spending for the number of students receiving tuition assistance.
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Preschool Promise Finances (cont.) He reported that some categories show improvement in enrollment, others show exact alignment with the budget and that the actual base of enrollment is low.
Mr. Polanco reported that as of September and October combined, more children were being reached, which is more than last year.
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Preschool Promise Finances (cont.) Mr. Polanco stated that, “finances are still in an underspent position, and that the budget reach was about 150 students higher then what is being reached in total per month.”
Committee member Bates asked Treasurer Wagner if there could be a Montessori grade 3-6 class co-mingled with traditional preschool classes to meet the needs in the eastern corridor.
Chairperson Bolton pointed out that the Finance Committee will be the committee working on preschool growth.
Committee member Lindy asked how the Finance Committee could be helpful to the Administration. Ms. Wagner advised that when new topics arise, having an opinion from the full Board is always a great help.
Mr. Polanco reported that programs are being discussed to assist and three-, four- and five-star providers coaching to help them remain at that level. He also said that the Preschool Promise board is discussing attendance incentives for parents.
Government Relations Senator Lou Blessing spoke with Committee about the private schools EdChoice Voucher. He informed the Committee about Matt Dolan’s amendment to the Ed Choice Voucher that would require students attending public school for one year before becoming eligible for a voucher.
Senator Blessing reported that prior to this year there were 270 schools on the traditional EdChoice list, and after the most recent report card and changes in the budget the list grew to 1,270 schools, which amounts to 40 percent of the schools in the State. The Senator continued to say time was of the essence and that there would most likely be an adjusted compromise of the most extreme proposals. Treasurer Wagner, Superintendent Mitchell and General Counsel Hoying briefed the Senator as to the particular needs and unique characteristics in the CPS experience. Senator Blessing agreed to carry our concerns to the Columbus compromise discussion. He also agreed with Chairperson Bolton that it is wrong to base these decisions on a flawed state report card.
Treasurer Wagner provided the Committee with the following EdChoice Voucher Analysis and will need time to analyze where each of the District’s schools fall under the conditions.
ASSIGNMENT: The Administration will share materials and information with Senator Blessing.
EdChoice applications open on February 1, 2020.
Financial Audit Update Kevin Ashley, Director of Financial Reporting, updated the Committee on the District’s following three Interest Revenue reports FYTD Interest Revenue posted July – December 2019, FY20 FYTD Summary- Interest Revenue posted through December 31 and FY20 FYTD – Breakdown Interest Revenue Posted through December 31. Copies of the reports are available in the Board office.
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Mr. Ashley updated the Committee on Plattenburg’s Independent Audit of the District. The auditors’ following Opinion is contained in the report. A copy of the full report is available in the Board office.
“In our opinion, the financial statements referred to previously present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the District, as of June 30, 2019, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.”
A copy of the full report is available in the Board office.
Financial Policies for Review There were no financial policies needing review.
Ad Hoc Committee Review Committee Workplan in Alignment with the Strategic Plan and Ad Hoc Committee The Committee talked about the responsibilities of the Committee and what “success” would look like for the Finance Committee. Ms. Bolton talked about the upcoming levy passing, and about the Committee’s responsibilities that are outlined in the Board’s Bylaws, and Growth being added to the Finance Committee’s responsibilities.
Chairperson Bolton recommended renaming the Finance Committee to the Budget, Finance and Growth Committee.
Ms. Bolton recommended that Growth in Preschool be added to the Finance Committee’s responsibilities. She also recommended that Governmental Liaisons be a committee of the Administration.
Committee member Bates favors keeping Governmental Liaisons in the Finance Committee.
Ms. Bolton advised the Administration to think about Governmental Liaisons being under their jurisdiction and inform the Board about her recommendation.
Mrs. Mitchell stated the she has made arrangements for her and General Counsel Hoying to meet with Mr. Kearney and Mr. Glover on a monthly basis and that they currently have five big topics that they will be addressing.
ASSIGNMENT: The Committee will continue discussions of moving Governmental Liaisons at a full Board meeting under Board Matters.
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Tax Abatement Agreement Mr. Hoying reiterated the Board’s recommendation of standing on the 33 percent abatement, having an annual audit and if this is not accepted by the City, to move forward with creating a Tax Incentive Review Commission (TIRC). He also stated if a third party were to be involved, both entities would need to agree on that third party.
ASSIGNMENT: The Committee will recommend to the Board that a letter be drafted about the Board’s proposal.
Review Committee Workplan in Alignment with the Strategic Plan and AdHoc Treasurer Wagner and Chairperson Bolton will work on a workplan that will be discussed at the February meeting.
The Committee reviewed its updated responsibilities that were outlined in the Ad Hoc Committee’s January 18, 2020 Committee meeting report. 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 Vice Chair, Don Jones (R) Vice Chair, Susan Manchester (R) Ranking Minority Member, Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (R) Local Delegation: Catherine D. Ingram (D) 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. 4th Hearing on 11/19/19. Voted out of Committee 15-1. 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
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Ohio House - Primary and Secondary Education Committee (cont.) 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. 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. 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. 231 (Greenspan) To amend section 3313.719 and to enact sections 3301.135 and 3345.371 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Education to notify public and private schools of free epinephrine autoinjector programs and to enact the "Allison Rose Suhy Act" with regard to food allergy training for public schools and institutions of higher education. 2nd Hearing on January 21, 2010. 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. H.B. 310 (Greenspan) To amend sections 2903.31, 3301.22, 3313.661, 3313.666, 3314.03, and 3326.11 and to enact sections 3301.165, 3313.669, 3319.318, and 3345.19 of the Revised Code to enact the "Ohio Anti-Bullying and Hazing Act" with regard to school discipline and bullying and hazing policies at public schools and colleges. 4th Hearing on January 21, 2020. H.B. 321 (Lipps & Kelly) To amend sections 3313.60 and 3319.073 and to enact sections 3314.0310 and 3326.091 of the Revised Code with respect to age-appropriate student instruction in child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention and in-service staff training in child sexual abuse prevention. 1st Hearing (as re-referred) on 1/21/20. H.B. 322 (Jones & Manning) To amend sections 3319.111, 3319.22, 3319.223, 3319.227, 3319.229, and 3319.26 of the Revised Code to revise the Ohio Teacher Residency Program. Third hearing December 10, 2019. H.B. 333 (Cross) To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3301.943 of the Revised Code to permit public schools to enter into agreements with third parties to provide digital student record storage, management, and retrieval. 1st Hearing 11/12/19. H.B. 336 (Robinson & Sobecki) To enact sections 103.44, 103.45, 103.46, 103.47, 103.48, 103.49, and 103.50 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 311.10 of Am. Sub. H.B. 166 of the 133rd General Assembly and to repeal Section 733.40 of Am. Sub. H.B. 166 of the 133rd General Assembly to reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee, make an appropriation, and declare an emergency. H.B. 367 (Miranda & Manchester) To enact section 3319.091 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Education to make recommendations for a job description for school counselors and to designate at least one staff member as a school counselor liaison. Third Hearing 12/10/19. H.B. 409 (Koehler) To amend section 3314.03 and to enact section 3314.261 of the Revised Code regarding student attendance at internet- or computer-based community schools that are not dropout 4 prevention and recovery schools. 1st Hearing 12/10/19.
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Ohio House - Primary and Secondary Education Committee (cont.) 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. Re-referred. 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 into law 10/23/19. Effective 2/5/20. 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, and to make changes regarding STEM school report cards. Passed Senate (31-0) 10/23/19.2nd Hearing on 1/21/20. OSBA, OASBO, BASA provided proponent testimony.
Ohio Senate - Education Committee Chair, Peggy Lehner (R) Vice Chair, Andrew Brunner (R) Rank Minority Member, Teresa Fedor (D) Local Delegation: Louis W. Blessing, III (R) 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. 6th Hearing 12/3/19 S.B. 40 (Brenner & McColley) To amend sections 3345.021 and 3345.21 and to enact sections 3345.0211, 3345.0212, 3345.0213, 3345.0214, and 3345.0215 of the Revised Code to enact the "Forming Open and Robust University Minds Act" regarding free speech on college 5 campuses. 3rd Hearing 10/15/19 S.B. 81 (Maharath) To amend section 3319.46 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of seclusion in public schools. 1st Hearing 10/1/19. S.B. 84 (Maharath) To enact section 3313.675 of the Revised Code to allow an individual enrolling a student to voluntarily state if student's parent or guardian is a member of the Armed Forces. 1st Hearing 10/1/19. 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. 5th Hearing 1/21/20. 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. 4th Hearing 12/3/19 S.B. 157 (Williams) To amend section 3321.141 of the Revised Code regarding notification of student absences. 1st Hearing 10/1/19
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Ohio Senate - Education Committee (cont.) S.B. 168 (Yuko & Maharath) To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.818 of the Revised Code to enact the "Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act" to require schools to provide certain services to students who are eligible for free or reduced price meals. 1st Hearing 10/1/19 S.B. 200 (Lerner & Brenner) To amend sections 3314.03, 3323.11, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 3319.077 and 3319.078 of the Revised Code with regard to professional development for screening and intervention for children with dyslexia. 2nd Hearing on 1/21/20 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. Passed House 10/2/19. 3rd hearing 1/21/20. 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 (83-12). Disagreement among several urban districts. Senate Education Committee 4th Hearing 9/24/19 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." Passed House 61-31. 1st Hearing in Senate Education Committee on 1/21/20.
Other Business Tax Incentive Review Commission (TIRC) Treasurer Wagner reported that she has received emails and volunteers who are interested in participating on the TIRC.
Chairperson Bolton suggested that names of individuals interested in serving on the TIRC be sent to Committee member Bates.
General Counsel Hoying will explore how to create a TIRC.
Committee member Bates, Treasurer Wagner and Internal Auditor Roberts will work together in establishing the TIRC.
2020 Audit Committee Meetings Ms. Roberts updated the Committee on the Audit Committee’s 2020 Committee meeting schedule.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020
All meetings will be from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.
Finance Committee Staff Liaisons Eve Bolton, Chair Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Melanie Bates Laura Mitchell, Superintendent Ben Lindy
Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of the Finance Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Jones declared the motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Kudos to:
1. Member Moroski – Preschool Educators Recognition Event at which President Jones, Superintendent, Laura Mitchell, Early Education Director, Ms. Brooks and Executive Director of Preschool Promise, Chara Fisher Jackson spoke. It was an awesome event and we know that Preschool educators are some of the most important and often times some of the most underappreciated educators.
The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:
1. Liz Baker HPS Expansion
PRESENTATIONS
1. Board Member Recognition
BOARD MATTERS
1. Tax Abatement 2. By-Laws and Protocol – Ad Hoc Report 3. Groundwork Ohio’s Ready, Set, Soar Campaign
TABLED
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CHANGES TO OHIO'S ED CHOICE SCHOOL VOUCHER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio Department of Education have greatly increased the number and availability of vouchers for students to attend private and parochial schools at taxpayer expense; and
WHEREAS, such vouchers will be available to numerous families and students who have never attended Cincinnati Public Schools or any other public schools and for whom state funding has never been provided to Cincinnati Public Schools or any other public schools; and
WHEREAS, Cincinnati Public Schools high schools of choice and elementary neighborhood and magnet programs already provide families in our district multiple school choices for their children’s education; and
WHEREAS, the changes to the voucher program have decreased state education funding to Cincinnati Public Schools by $4.4 million in 2019-20—with even greater decreases to state funding expected next year if changes are not immediately adopted; and
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TABLED
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CHANGES TO OHIO'S ED CHOICE SCHOOL VOUCHER PROGRAM (cont.)
WHEREAS, Cincinnati Public Schools has coexisted and competed on a level playing field with strong regional private and parochial schools for decades—the current effort to expand the voucher program is an unnecessary assault on public school education; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to free accessible public schools which are adequately and equitably funded to educate all children and therefore supports the efforts presently underway to make changes to Ohio’s Ed Choice voucher program.
Mike Moroski
Mr. Moroski moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion A Resolution in Support of Changes to Ohio’s Ed Choice School Voucher Program be tabled.
FIRST READING
A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR BOOKS FOR PRE-K CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, kindergarten readiness, with a focus on early literacy, prepares students for future school success in Cincinnati Public Schools and in life; and
WHEREAS, the Reach Out and Read (ROR)/Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) program has been shown that it can improve kindergarten readiness in children in need by providing anticipatory guidance about reading to parents at medical practices coupled with sending one age-appropriate book a month to the homes of children from birth to five years of age; and
WHEREAS, children participating in the ROR/DPIL program have demonstrated a 15.4 percent increase in being on track in literacy on the KRA; and
WHEREAS, families participating in the ROR/DPIL program survey reported an 87.6 percent increase in reading and sharing books with their children, demonstrating that family reading time has been significantly elevated through participation in ROR/DPIL; and
WHEREAS, the ROR/DPIL program can potentially reduce costs by helping predict kindergarten enrollment locations to aid in appropriate staffing and by improving reading performance to reduce reading interventions and third-grade retentions; and
WHEREAS, parents with children enrolling in kindergarten at CPS can be contacted through ROR/DPIL practices about enrollment, immunizations, and school start dates so that children arrive on time and ready on the first day of school; and
WHEREAS, the ROR/DPIL program sponsorship can serve as a marketing campaign for parents with children living in the CPS boundary;
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A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR BOOKS FOR PRE-K CHILDREN LIVING IN THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES (cont.)
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cincinnati City School District Board of Education supports the mission of the ROR/DPIL program and finds that it serves proper public purpose by providing children that reside in the District’s boundary with age-appropriate books through DPIL and early literacy guidance for their parents/caregivers through ROR, both of which help prepare these potential CPS students be more prepared for school and success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati City School District Board of Education approves financial support annually in its budget for books and administration of the ROR/DPIL program to continue to serve children that reside in the Cincinnati Public School District boundary as long as the program is proving to be effective in its expressed mission of raising kindergarten readiness scores and serving as a valid marketing tool for the district.
Melanie Bates Mike Moroski
A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY:
7250 – COMMEMORATION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing Board 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 state laws and District procedures; and
WHEREAS, Board Policy 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities 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 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities as written; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center.
Mike Moroski
Mr. Moroski moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Lindy, Moroski, President Jones (6) Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
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REFERRED BACK TO THE POLICE COMMITTEE
A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY:
8400 – SCHOOL SAFETY
WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing Board 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 state laws and District procedures; and
WHEREAS, Board Policy 8400 – School Safety 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 8400 – School Safety as written; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 8400 – School Safety will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center.
Pamela Bowers
Mrs. Bowers moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 8400 – School Safety is referred back to the Policy Committee.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL A. RESIGNATION B. CHANGE IN STATUS C. APPOINTMENT D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
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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.)
Lillian Claire Blind Teacher – Dater High Personal Reasons January 16
B. CHANGE IN STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated.
Teacher – Class IV – (Master’s Degree) From: Anne P. Ramsay $37,756.62 (.50) January 6 Class III Sub $127.95 daily
Long Term Substitute Teacher From: Jacqueline Carter Western Hills October 10 Class VI Sub $165.00 daily Tricia A. Cummins Western Hills October 23 Class VI Sub 165.00 daily Constance C. Hill Rockdale August 23 Class III Sub 127.95 daily Linda Darnell Matthews Hughes STEM November 6 Class III Sub 127.95 daily
Substitute Teacher – Class VI – $165.00 per day From: Jacqueline Carter December 21 Long Term Sub Western Hills
Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day From: Constance C. Hill November 7 Long Term Sub Rockdale
C. APPOINTMENT (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2019-20 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 as indicated.
Psychologist - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours) Margo E. Rapp $44,698.25 (.60) January 28
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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day Regina Lynn Beasley January 28 Lerrien Elaine Fannon January 7 Tianiece R. Boglin January 6 Nicole M. Garrison January 7 Brett A. Burton January 28 Ryan Gregory Hays January 23 Gina Luisa Caruso January 28 Megan Emily Shindler January 28 Cynthia M. Collins January 28 Ericka Maria Tye January 28 Gayle L. Colvin January 28 Elaine M. Wilson January 28 James Franklin Ekstedt January 28 Aaron David Wolpert January 28 Shawna Maria Fail January 7
Substitute Teacher Retiree – $126.13 Madeline Muhammad January 28
Long Term Substitute Teacher Dana Dahleh Student Services January 6
D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)
The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated
Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours) Samantha Gerwe-Perkins To: $84,311.49 From: $80,224.40 November 24 Patsy L. Glardon 84,311.49 80,224.40 November 24
Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Teressa A. Glass To: $87,895.70 From: $85,397.72 November 24 Devon P. Schneider 80,224.40 77,799.18 November 24 Gideon M. Smith 71,680.40 69,255.18 November 24
Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Stephanie D. Reed To: $59,241.37 From: $55,154.28 December 8
In Board proceedings of December 18, 2019, a salary adjustment was approved for Erica Cathryn Willer for $67,737.93, effective October 27, 2019. This action should be corrected to read $53,771.27.
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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned work period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.
The following are recommended for a stipend to for the 2019-20 school year.
College Credit Plus Coordinator - $1,250.00 Melissa R. Green Sandra F. Horine
Coordinating Teacher - $37.64 per hour (in-service rate) Preschool Staff Training – Early Childhood – (Tuition Fund) – hours as indicated Jaumall A. Davis* 12 hours Laura A. Sanregret* 28 hours
Planning PD for K-6 Reading Specialists – Curriculum – 50 hours Nicole M. Bouldin Nancy L. Johnson Amy E. Heimkreiter
Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate) Complete Special Education Evaluations – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 40 hours Roseanne Bays*
Coordinate and Facilitate Crisis Response – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 40 hours Kimberly M. Hill* Sara A. Maurer*
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) Questioning Webb’s Depth of Knowledge – John P. Parker – (SWP) – 6 hours Milbeth E. Allen* Norine P. Hatton* Emily A. Otting* Jamie Lynn Blessing* Angela M. Jackson* Leslie Putz* Darwin W. Bobbitt* Sarah Jackson* Terry A. Scott* Kelsey Kaye Breitenbach* Cathy L. Koesters* Paige L. Siler* Jonaya D. Brown* Lori M. Kroner* Dawn O. Smith* Veronica K. Cotton* Tracie L. Linville* Dara A. Stinson* Rondale J. Dixon* Elinore Malloy* Cathleen M. Timke* Deborah G. Elkins-Brown* Michelle Lee Mayfield* Becky N. Torbeck* Monica Rhea Frakes* Pamela F. McCudden* Latoya Starr Turner* Gloria J. Frost* Jessica E. McNeel* Rachel Catena Vitale* Ashley Garland* Amira A. Michalowski* Sarah Elizabeth Wasniewski*
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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.) Questioning Webb’s Depth of Knowledge – John P. Parker – (SWP) – 6 hours (cont.) Lederrick Rashunn Wesley* Robyn M. White*
Making Computerized Run Chart for QI Projects – John P. Parker – (SWP) – 2 hours Milbeth E. Allen* Angela M. Jackson* Terry A. Scott* Jamie Lynn Blessing* Sarah Jackson* Paige L. Siler* Darwin W. Bobbitt* Cathy L. Koesters* Dawn O. Smith* Kelsey Kaye Breitenbach* Lori M. Kroner* Dara A. Stinson* Jonaya D. Brown* Tracie L. Linville* Cathleen M. Timke* Veronica K. Cotton* Elinore Malloy* Becky N. Torbeck* Rondale J. Dixon* Michelle Lee Mayfield* Latoya Starr Turner* Deborah G. Elkins-Brown* Pamela F. McCudden* Rachel Catena Vitale* Monica Rhea Frakes* Jessica E. McNeel* Sarah Elizabeth Wasniewski* Gloria J. Frost* Amira A. Michalowski* Lederrick Rashunn Wesley* Ashley Garland* Emily A. Otting* Robyn M. White* Norine P. Hatton* Leslie Putz*
The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2019-20. 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.
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B) Compensatory Services – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 10 hours Theresa M. Beckman* 40 hours
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B) Michael A. Feist* 45 hours Erica M. Montgomery* 200 hours Patrick J. Good* 36 hours ShaDonn P. Stewart* 100 hours Vonita L. Herald* 120 hours Comecko R. Webber* 45 hours Cheryl A. Hilen* 135 hours
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP) Christa Tiffani Connors* 15 hours Lindsey M. Humphreys* 32 hours Ashley Garland* 25 hours Tracey L. Jones* 56 hours Lisa Marie Gasparec* 35 hours Sheila a. Lige* 17 hours Amber D. Horton* 22 hours Kristi N. Linn* 50 hours
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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP) (cont.) Kelsey M. McConnell* 26 hours Melanie Ann Mincey* 30 hours
Catherine L. Mitchell Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Lindy, Moroski, President Jones (6) Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS II. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES III. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS IV. FOR BOARD INFORMATION V. DONATIONS
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Fund Legend Fund # Fund Description Purpose 001 General Fund Set of accounts used to show all ordinary operations of a school system, generally all transaction which do not have to be accounted for in another fund. 003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, 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 A fund provided to account for monies received from other funds as payment for Insurance 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 A fund used to account for the proceeds of a levy for the Maintenance maintenance of facilities. 300 District Managed Student Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have Activity student participation in the activity but do not have student management of the programs. This fund would usually include athletic programs but could also include the band, cheerleaders, flag corps, and other similar types of activities.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (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 Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to Education 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 To help schools improve the teaching and learning of children failing, or most at Stimulus A risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.
551 Title III – Limited English Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs, Proficiency 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 To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to Children/Targeted meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. Included are the Assistance 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 The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of the creation of a Schoolwide Program 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 A fund used to account for monies to hire additional classroom teachers in grades Quality 1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will be reduced.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
I. 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: ITM Management
(A.) Cincinnati Bell Wireless LLC $25,113.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Explanation: To provide Catalyst 9300 48port POE, Catalyst 9300 8x10 GE Network Module, 715 W AC Config 1 Power Supply, North America AC Type A Power Cable, Universal S9300UK9, Network Plug n Play connect for zero touch and C9300 Network Advantage 48 port license.
II. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location
(A.) Daikin Applied Inc. $26,986.00 Facilities Management
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date 10/14/2019 10/22/2019 1/27/2020
Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund
Purpose of Purchase: To provide payment for invoices#3242561 – To NIPA PROJ PROPOSAL – R150505-OH-19087-B – PROPOSAL CITY INSPECTORS RETURN AIR SERIAL#HVACRENOVATION.
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
II. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES (cont.) That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location
(B.) Georgetown Supply & Office $3,465.00 Family & Community Engagement
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date 4/22/2019 1/13/2020 1/27/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose of Purchase: To provide payment for invoice#82626 – To provide Misc. OTHERCUSTOM: misc. clothing 2019 invoice #82626 on closed P1911688 for MORE Program miscellaneous program clothing requirements.
III. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board Member Service Fund.
Pamela Bowers Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) School Finance 101 Columbus, OH – February 28, 2020
Pamela Bowers Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Board Leadership Institute Columbus, OH – May 1-2, 2020
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
IV. FOR BOARD INFORMATION 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: Student Services
(A.) Clermont County ESC $17,359.00 2/03/2020 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose: To provide tuition and related services for foster placed/court ordered student with a disability.
Fund Amount 001 General Fund $45,937.00 003 Permanent Improvement Fund $26,986.00
Grand Total $72,923.00
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
V. DONATIONS That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:
Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source & Description
(A.) Brian & Elizabeth Hertzman $1000.00 Cheviot ES Fund 300 – Districted Managed Student Activity Purpose: To be used for Gifted classes.
(B.) Your Cause Duke Energy $20.00 Parker Woods Fund 300 – Foundation Montessori Districted Managed Student Activity Purpose: To be used for Incentive Programs.
(C.) Jeffrey & Donna Luggen $1000.00 Sands Montessori Fund 018 – Public School Support Purpose: To be used at the Principal’s discretion.
(D.) Chipotle $339.19 Woodford Fund 018 – Public School Support Purpose: To be used at the Principal’s discretion.
Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Lindy, Moroski, President Jones (6) Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
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INQUIRIES/UPDATES
1. Member Bolton – Attending the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Equity Symposium 2020 and the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Advocacy Institute 2020 in Washington, DC. I want to share some homework with you that the Administration has put together. 2. Treasurer Wagner – CPS recently received an annual comment report from Moody’s, which is a credit rating agency that we use during our borrowing activities. Results of the findings from January 17, 2020 – On the credit overview it states that CPS has a very high quality credit position and is a Aa2 rating is a little stronger than US districts median of Aa3. Under the Finance section – the district Finance position is healthy when compared to the assigned rating Aa2. The cash balance as a percent operating revenues at 30.1% is on par with the US median and grow modestly from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, CPS fund balance percent of operating revenues is at 40.2% and is stronger than any other Moody’s rated school districts nationwide. 3. President Jones – We are still trying to complete the Graduation schedule. We currently have 4 that need to be assigned. We ask that all board members participate in 2, please check your calendar and see if you can add additional schools. Please contact Phyllis Davis to find out where the need is. 4. President Jones – Included in your packet is the Harvard Professional Development information. I will need the members who are interested in attending and we have to confirm ASAP. There might be a grant available to subsidize the cost. 5. President Jones – to remind Board Members to sign your conflict of interest and party disclosure form and return it to staff.
ASSIGNMENTS
Please note the following assignments:
1. Board – We need to take the proper vote to indorse the Work Force Development charter. Was it approved? Yes, it’s official and it’s done. It’s in the hands of the Administration and the Work Force Development Committee. 2. Administration – We decided to use Stargel halls for two purposes. Where are we on that? A.) Athletic history B.) Celebrating the community of the Westend
ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO