September 26 2011
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CINCINNATI, OHIO
PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 2011
Table of Contents
Roll Call ...... 757 Minutes Approved ...... 757 Presentations ...... 757 A Resolution Memorializing Greg Loomis...... 757 Hearing the Public ...... 758 Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Permanent Appropriations Resolution ...... 759 Suspension of Board Policy ...... 762 Resolution to Purchase Property Located at 211 and 213 E. Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45202 for Construction of Rothenberg School ...... 762 Student Achievement Committee – Written September 12, 2011 ...... 763 Committee of the Whole – September 21, 2011 ...... 765 Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools 1. Certificated Personnel ...... 765 2. Civil Service Personnel ...... 773
Report of the Treasurer 1. Summary of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances - All Funds - As of June 30, 2011 ...... 778 2. FY 2011 Actual Expenditures/Encumbrances Compared to Consolidated Appropriations - AllFunds - Through June 30, 2011 ...... 778 3. FY 2011 Actual Revenues Compared to Estimated Revenues - All Funds - Through June 30, 2011 ...... 778 4. Working Capital Advances - As of June 30, 2011 ...... 778 5. Agreements with Consultants ...... 778 6. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. – Spiritwear . . . . 778 7. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - $300 . . . . . 778 8. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - $162.08 . . . . 779 9. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - $465.63 . . . . 779 10. Receipt Of Donations for Woodward Class of 1961 Legacy Gift Trust Fund . . 779 11. Receipt of a Donation from United Way in Louise Nippert’s Honor . . . . 779 12. Receipt of Donation for Project Connect ...... 779
September 26 2011
PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 2011
Table of Contents (cont.)
Report of the Treasurer (cont.) 13. Receipts ...... 779 14. Agreement with Julie Franke ...... 779 15. Agreement with Supplemental Education Service (SES) Providers . . . . 779 16. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office . . 779 17. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI) ...... 780 18. Agreements with Consultants ...... 780 19. Agreement with Western Nursing Services ...... 780 20. Amendment to an Agreement with Dean Blasé ...... 780 21. Agreement with Urban Appalachian Council ...... 780 22. Agreement with River City Correctional Center ...... 780 23. Agreement with YWCA of Cincinnati ...... 781 24. Payment of Confirming Requisitions ...... 781 25. Award Of Purchase Orders ...... 782 26. Award Of Change Orders ...... 783 For Board Information 27. Agreements with Consultants ...... 785 28. Agreements with Consultants – Late request ...... 785 29. Agreement with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates ...... 785 30. Agreement with Jewish Family Service ...... 785
Other Business ...... 786 Assignments ...... 786 Adjournment ...... 786
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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 Rosa E. Blackwell Interactive Learning Center at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:19 p.m., President Bolton in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by students from Mt. Washington School, Debra Klein, Principal.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members Bates,, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Absent: None
Superintendent Ronan was present.
MINUTES APPROVED
Mrs. Reed moved 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 September 26, 2011.
Special Meeting September 7, 2011 Regular Meeting September 12, 2011
Passed viva voce.
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Greg Loomis – Cincinnati Board of Education
A RESOLUTION MEMORALIZING GREG LOOMIS
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2011, Greg Loomis, a 21st-Century Renaissance Man, a strong advocate for Cincinnati Public Schools, a community activist, gifted journalist, and native of Columbus, Ohio, died at age 57; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loomis’ career began in 1970 as an editor and reporter at the Western Hills Press; and included time as editorial page editor for the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey; publisher and editor of El Hospital, a Spanish-language medical magazine for Latin America; and managing editor of Cincy magazine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loomis, the journalist, “stepped up to the plate” to sponsor the Walnut Hills High School student newspaper, The Chatterbox, for several years; and Mr. Loomis served the school as a member and Vice Chairman of its Local School Decision Making Committee from 2003-2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loomis’ dedication and passion for education and improving communities, led him to adopt the community of Walnut Hills to make it a better place to live; and
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A RESOLUTION MEMORALIZING GREG LOOMIS (cont.)
WHEREAS, his passion earned him the title of Executive Director of the Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation, a non- profit organization established in 1977 to acquire, develop and manage real estate; and
WHEREAS, the Walnut Hills community expressed its appreciation by a note of gratitude:
“Greg brought a renewed interest and vitality to the Walnut Hills community. His understanding of the history and heritage of this neighborhood was based in the incredible respect that Greg had for everyone and everything that came before, and serves as the Foundation for our revitalized tomorrow. Greg’s ability to listen to everyone and include everyone no matter what the issue may be leaves us with a void that will be hard to fill. The best way we can honor this incredible man is for each of us to take one step forward and together attempt to fill the void and create the community that he saw for us. May we make his vision our reality!”
WHEREAS, Mr. Loomis’ clear-thinking voice for change in public education and desire for excellence in Cincinnati Public Schools ignited him to become Vice President of Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati and a member of its Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loomis’ children, Neil and Evelyn, were entrusted to our District for their education at Walnut Hills High School, Greg’s legacy will continue through two proud CPS alumni; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on September 26, 2011, the Cincinnati Board of Education expresses its deepest sympathy to Greg’s wife Norrie and the Loomis family for their great loss, and remembers Greg Loomis for his many contributions to the well-being of Cincinnati’s schoolchildren and the Cincinnati community.
Eve Bolton, President A. Chris Nelms Vanessa Y. White, Vice President Sean T. Parker Melanie Bates Eileen Cooper Reed Catherine D. Ingram
Mrs. Bates moved and Mrs. White seconded the motion that a Resolution Memorializing Greg Loomis be approved.
Ayes: Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
2. Academically Focused Presentation – Mt. Washington School, Debra Klein, Principal
HEARING THE PUBLIC
The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:
Al Merritt Greg Loomis Norrie Loomis Greg Loomis Brian Sweeney Greg Loomis Tom Conlan Jr. Greg Loomis Brewster Rhoads Greg Loomis Jim Berry Greg Loomis Lillian Smith Project Connect Josh Spring Homeless Coalition
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REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, that to provide for the current expenses and other expenditures of said Board of Education during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, the following sums be and the same are hereby set aside and appropriated for the several purposes of which expenditures are to be made for and during said fiscal year. General Fund appropriations include permanent transfers necessary for debt service payments and for the Classroom Facilities Maintenance Fund:
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TOTAL TOTAL FUND RESOURCES APPROPRIATIONS
001 GENERAL FUND 474,672,101.45 454,013,552.00
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 019 OTHER GRANTS 9,549,600.61 4,693,038.73 034 CLASSROOM FACILITIES Mtc 7,000,000.00 7,000,000.00 300 STUDENT ACTIV ‐ NON STUD MGD 1,875,517.80 1,875,517.80 401 AUXILLIARY SERVICES 9,362,680.70 9,280,188.55 432 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYS 442,736.90 14,000.00 439 PUBLIC PRESCHOOL 180,000.00 180,000.00 440 ENTRY YEAR 39,240.20 0.00 451 DATA COMMUNICATION 114,000.00 114,000.00 461 VOCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT 6,000.00 6,000.00 463 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 247,148.39 198,136.00 499 MISCELLANEOUS STATE GRANTS 213,912.46 30,815.24 501 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 1,137,148.00 1,137,148.00 512 IMPACT AID (PL81‐874) 432,429.19 101,958.38 516 TITLE VI‐B 10,105,515.56 10,105,515.56 524 CARL PERKINS, VOCATIONAL ED 1,120,394.02 1,120,394.02 525 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY II‐A 5,142,638.52 4,624,339.23 537 School Improvement ARRA 8,500,646.25 8,500,646.25 536 Title I School Improvement 1,265,000.00 1,265,000.00 551 BILINGUIAL EDUCATION 271,026.00 271,026.00 506 RACE TO THE TOP 3,565,850.88 3,544,809.00
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REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION (cont.)
572 TITLE 1 23,399,078.98 23,399,078.98 504 Education Jobs 4,603,362.86 4,603,362.86 584 DRUG FREE SCHOOLS 75,000.00 75,000.00 587 EHA PREKINDERGARTEN 197,697.18 197,697.18 590 REDUCING CLASS SIZE 4,207,015.90 3,913,586.91 598 POOLED 153,115,939.32 148,106,941.98 599 MISC FED GRANTS 2,769,826.00 2,769,826.00 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 248,939,405.72 237,128,026.67
BOND RETIREMENT 002 BOND RETIREMENT 56,628,595.86 56,628,595.86 BOND RETIREMENT FUNDS 56,628,595.86 56,628,595.86
CAPITAL PROJECTS 003 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT 11,796,915.19 11,796,915.19 004 BUILDING 33,725,070.00 33,725,070.00 005 REPLACEMENT 1,176.91 1,176.91 010 CLASSROOM FACILITIES 98,416,515.52 96,674,930.00 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 143,939,677.62 142,198,092.10
PROPRIETARY FUNDS ENTERPRISE 009 UNIFORM SCHOOL SUPPLY 400,000.00 400,000.00 011 ROTARY 3,809,842.36 3,666,961.36 006 FOOD SERVICE 20,903,948.60 17,367,908.35 020 DASHBOARD 58,749.16 13,793.83 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 25,172,540.12 21,448,663.54
INTERNAL SERVICE 024 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SELF‐INS 46,359,089.53 46,359,089.53 014 COPIER 4,500,000.00 4,500,000.00 TOTAL INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 50,859,089.53 50,859,089.53 TOTAL PROPRIETARY FUNDS 76,031,629.65 72,307,753.07
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REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS 007 EXP TRUST STUDENT MGD 1,557,088.69 1,557,088.69 008 TRUST FUNDS 298,594.08 280,703.08 TOTAL FIDUCIARY FUNDS 1,855,682.77 1,837,791.77
AGENCY FUNDS 200 STUDENT ACTIVITIES STUDENT MGD 170,979.69 170,979.69 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 170,979.69 170,979.69
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,002,238,072.76 964,284,791.16
RESOLVED that this Board of Education as authorized by Section 3313.18 O.R.C., hereby dispenses with the adoption during the year of 2011-2012 of resolutions:
1. Authorizing the purchase or sale of property other than real estate, 2. Authorizing the employment, appointment, or confirmation of officers and employees, except as otherwise provided by law, 3. Authorizing the payment of debts or claims, the salaries of Superintendent, teachers and other employees, 4. Approving warrants for the payment of any claim from school funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following guideline shall be used to control expenditures within the 2011- 2012 Appropriations Resolution:
All charges to appropriations shall be controlled by monthly surveillance to provide throughout the fiscal year the continuation of personnel and non-personnel services within major appropriation categories.
Vanessa Y. White
Mrs. White moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that the Revised Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Permanent Appropriations Resolution be approved.
Ayes: Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
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SUSPENSION OF BOARD POLICY
Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Parker seconded the motion that Board Policy No. 0165.1C, which requires agenda items be submitted to all members 48 hours prior to Board action, be suspended in order to present the following agenda item regarding A Resolution to Purchase Property Located at 211 and 213 E. Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202 for Construction of Rothenberg School.
Ayes: Members Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 AND 213 E. CLIFTON AVENUE, CINCINNATI OH 45202FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROTHENBERG SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the City of Cincinnati (the “Board of Education”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to purchase the property located at 211 and 213 E. Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45202 which is approximately 0.071acres of undeveloped land, identified as Parcels #094-0007-0341-00 and 094-0007-0271-00 (the “Property”) for $30,000 dollars plus closing costs and payment of any taxes shared as is customary; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the purchase of the Property, including the payment of the taxes and commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President and Treasurer are authorized, directed and empowered to take all actions necessary or appropriate to purchase the Property from Diana Bryant and Claude Caudill; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President and Treasurer are hereby authorized, directed and empowered, in the name of and on behalf of the Board of Education, to take all such further action and to execute, deliver and record, in the name and on behalf of the Board of Education, any and all other instruments and documents as may be deemed by the President and Treasurer necessary or appropriate to purchase the property, including the purchase agreement, settlement statement, tax proration agreement and correction and indemnity agreement, with such changes and additions to any of the terms and provisions of any thereof, as the President and the Treasurer executing the same shall approve the execution, filing, delivery and recording, as applicable, thereof to be conclusive evidence of such approval.
Eileen Cooper Reed
Mrs. Reed moved and Mrs. Bates seconded that the Resolution to Purchase Property Located At 211 And 213 E. Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45202for Construction Of Rothenberg School be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.
FOR BOARD INFORMATION
Principal Development Academy Eric Thomas, Director, Office of Innovation, informed the Committee about the Ohio Race to the Top Principal Development Academy. The program originated as a CPS idea and the Ohio Department of Education contacted the District to consider offering the program on a larger scale. The nine-month training program develops and identifies assistant principals with leadership potential and helps them become the “next line of building leaders.”
The Dayton, Mt. Healthy, Springfield and Xenia city school districts were invited, out of the twenty-five that applied, to participate in the Academy.
Due to the District receiving additional funding from the Ohio Race to the Top, there are no costs to the District or to the participating assistant principals. Nine assistant principals from CPS will be participating in the Academy, along with seventeen cohort members.
STEM Dr. Nelson Vincent, Associate Dean, University of Cincinnati (UC) updated the Committee on the: STEM Intercession: There will be 36 STEM-focused Intersessions off site in the 2011-2012 academic school year. Hughes STEM High School: Kathy Wright, Hughes STEM High School program facilitator, participated in the organizational meetings for the formation of the Regional STEM Education Collaborative. Awards/Foundations: Hughes STEM nominated the Proctor & Gamble Mentor/Tutor Program for the United Way’s Clement Buenger Award. (Mr. Clement Buenger, 1926-2000; Former President and Chief Operating Officer for Fifth Third Bank and a School Reformer) The Stupksi Foundation confirmed that Hughes STEM is one of their six national exemplar school sites. (The Foundation’s mission is to improve life options for children of color and poverty.) UC was notified by the National Science Foundation regarding a Mathematics and Science Partnership project in the amount of $9.2 million for five years. Hughes STEM will participate on this engineering, STEM education and teacher training project. Hughes STEM Advisory Committee meeting: The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 8:30 AM, at UC’s Teachers College, Room 411. Taft STEM High School Principal Wayne Lane and Dr. Stanley Broadnax have joined the Committee. Dr. Vincent advised the Committee that the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation was in town the week of September 5, 2011 and complimented the District on having the best fellows. Hughes STEM, Robert A. Taft Information Technology, Western Hills University, Withrow University and Woodward Career Technical are participating in the program.
Discipline Committee Report Assistant Superintendent Bill Myles updated the Committee on the ratios of Alternative to Suspensions (A2SE) at each school and advised that discipline issues are in the areas of transportation and high school students who are entering the ninth grade.
Shay Rendleman-Smith of CPS’ Student Affairs department will be giving a report on the framework of the A2E program.
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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)
Educational Initiative Panel (EIP) / Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) Eric Thomas reviewed the meeting agenda for the September 13, 2011 meeting and will provide a report at the October SAC meeting.
General Electric (GE) Superintendent Ronan reported that a meeting had not been scheduled.
Hamilton County Family & Children First Council Superintendent Ronan will present a report after the October 6, 2011 meeting.
Other Business Committee member Bates advised that Ben Lindy of Teach for America (TFA) is advocating for TFA corps members to teach in the Cincinnati Public Schools.
Ms. Bates will assign the Administration to look into Mr. Lindy’s request before the Superintendent and Board consider any action.
Committee member Bolton advised the Administration to invite Mr. Lindy to present at a Committee of the Whole meeting about their TFA corps members teaching at CPS.
Teach For America (TFA) is an American non-profit organization that aims to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting the nation's most promising future leaders to teach for two or more years in low-income communities throughout the United States. They recruit, train and develop recent college graduates of all backgrounds to teach in urban and rural public schools so that they have an immediate positive impact on their students.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40PM.
Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons Melanie Bates, Chair Mary Ronan, Superintendent Eve Bolton Laura Mitchell, Deputy Superintendent Eileen Cooper Reed William Myles, Assistant Superintendent Janet Walsh, Chief Information Officer
Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole (COW) met on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in Conference Room 1-A.
Charter Schools Application Eric Thomas, Director, Office of Innovation
Mr. Thomas discussed with the Committee a draft of CPS’ Application for a Cincinnati Public School District Sponsored Community School.
The Administration will revise the application with the following items that need clarification by the Board: Accepting/Rejecting Applications, Application Due Date, Budget Template, Facilities, Funding, Governance, Pre-Opening Check List, and Timeline. The revised application will be presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 19, 2011.
Upcoming COW Agendas The agendas for the following COW meetings are as follows:
October 5: Facilities Master Plan and SCPA October 19: Charter School Application Review
The meeting adjourned at 1:05PM.
Ms. Bolton moved that the Committee of the Whole Report be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by STRS, effective the first day of the month. This recommendation is being made because the employee has completed the term of their employment, or due to disability status, or by mutual agreement. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.)
The following certificated employees have made application to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio.
Mathilde E. Pfeiffer Teacher – Pleasant Ridge Service June 1 William E. Hopp Substitute Teacher Service October 1
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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
B. RESIGNATION (The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.)
The following resignations have been received, for reasons as noted.
Paul W. Kiehm Substitute Teacher September 9
C. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)
The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher – Class V (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Jean M. Balassone To: $79,640.46 From: $77,377.09 September 11 Rachel K. Tapp 64,948.11 62,750.68 September 25
Teacher – Class IV (Master’s Degree) Angela T. Carota To: $48,994.64 From: $44,975.66 September 11 Jill R. Sheeketski 51,323.12 47,301.97 September 25
Teacher – Class III (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Lori T. Bernard To: $65,440.04 From: $64,778.43 September 11 Tyree M. Gaines 41,588.19 40,926.60 September 11
D. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.)
The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated.
Teacher – Class VI (Doctorate Degree) Nathalie Mukolobwiez To: .80 From: .60 August 15
Teacher – Class V (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Heather Woodyard-Neiger .60 From: .80 August 16
Teacher – Class III (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Mark P. Rucker To: 1.00 From: .60 August 15
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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 a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.
Teacher-In-Charge - $39.79 per hour (extended employment rate) – 50 hours Cheryl Abney-Green Evanston Academy Sonia Delaine Cheviot Cecelia Aikhionbare Pleasant Hill Kenneth DeMann Roberts Michael Andrews Hartwell Hope Denham Taft Elementary Virginia Applegate West High Univ Nico L. DiMarco North Avondale Becky Armbruster Quebec Heights Jeweil Dixon Douglass Monica Austin Winton Montessori Martha Dohme Riverview Jean Balassone Dater High School Michael Feist Quebec Heights Roseanne Bays College Hill Tyree M. Gaines Aiken C&C Denise Benge A2S/A2E Kathleen M. Gerth Dater High School Sandra Bennett-Poettker Covedale Murray Grace Juvenile Court Ronnie X. Black Bond Hill Pat Heringhaus Riverview Eugenia Bobb Hays-Porter Bernadette Higgins Sayler Park Cynthia Bodinski Taylor Academy Milbeth Hinton Rothenberg Sandra Bogle South Avondale Kraig Hoover Withrow University Dennis Boling WRC/STEP Program Anna Hutchinson Aiken C&C Natalie Brooks Winton Hills Paula Jackson Roll Hill Christie Brown South Avondale Tracy Jennings Mt. Washington Patricia Carr A2S/A2E Sandra Johnson Pleasant Hill Barb Cassidy Hughes Center Donna Kavanaugh Kilgour LaShanda Chapel Hays-Porter Mildred Kennedy Hughes Center Lillie Cohn A2S/A2E Gloria Lane Gamble Montessori Lynn Collins Rockdale Sarah Langenderfer Fairview Mike E. Collopy College Hill Tracey Lewis Virtual HS Amy Cooley Cheviot Pamela Louis Parker Michael Cregan Evanston Academy Charlandra Lundy AWL Alan Cruser Woodward CT Beverly Mallory Douglass Dan Dalton Roberts Marsha Marcus Taylor Academy Veda Davis Roll Hill John J. Martella Rothenberg
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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher-In-Charge - $39.79 per hour (extended employment rate) – 50 hours Angela Martin Chase Kim Shay Roselawn Condon Theresa McCall AMIS Amber Simpson Sands Marcus McGhee AWL Carolyn Smith Covedale Jennifer McMullen Midway June Smith Sands Sandi McNatt AMIS Julia Stigler Roselawn Condon Shirley Merritt-Johnson A2S/A2E Jill Sunderman Silverton Ann Michael Dater Montessori Brian Sweeney Walnut Hills Randy Miller Virtual HS Mark Thompson Westwood Jodie Owens Winton Hills Robby Thompson Rockdale Tracey Peters Dater Montessori Leona Tolliver Bond Hill Kathy Radley Price, Rees E. Michael D. Turner Taft High School Viki Reid-Peoples Mt. Airy Danielle Wallace Taft Elementary Melissa A. Ridley Winton Montessori Heather Walsh Mt. Washington Tara Riley North Avondale Gerald Warmack Shroder Rosiland Robinson Parker Marcia L. Weaver Chase Josh Roderer Clark Montessori Denise White Silverton Jennifer Sabatelli Price, Rees E. Carl Wiers Clark Montessori Holly Saylor Sayler Park Dawn Williams Withrow University Mary Beth Schlick Pleasant Ridge Shawn E. Williams Pleasant Ridge Rita Siefert West High Univ William Woltering Westwood Joe Seiler Mt. Airy Kathy Wright Hughes STEM
Coordinating Teacher - $34.11 per hour (in-service rate) Super User Technology Training – ITM – hours as indicated Chandra M. Gardner 10 hours Shari L. Revels-Davis 15 hours
Teacher - $34.11 per hour (extended employment rate) Create Learning Plans for Supplemental Education Services – (Fund 19) – 35 hours Christine M. Knestrict*
Teacher - $29.88 per hour (in-service rate) Super User Technology Training – ITM – 5 hours Theresa A. Armstrong Steven J. Hayes Nicole M. Lindsey Gail L. Ash Tracy Greeley Howard Cynthia Luckey Chyla D. Barner Patricia Hutchinson John J. Martella Julia Bauer Rebecca A. Jansen-McKinnis Sara C. McGuire-Jay Stacey D. Cass Joyce M. Johnson Roxanna M. Melton Bradley M. Cohn Tracy L. Johnson Madeline Azwad Muhammad Lynn M. Collins James R. Katenkamp Daniel Neeley Laurie M. B. Cotton Michelle R. Kennedy Adolfo Nunez Jr. Michael M. Cregan Richard Kerkhoff Paul Andrew Perrea Erica L. Eichler Bjorn E. Knudsen Connie L. Robinson Julie A. Faller Kathleen M. Koch James J. Schmidt Jr. Robert C. Frey Margaret M. Komiensky Mary E. Shannon Richard J. Gausling Nancy E. Kroeger Melissa M. Sherman Clotean Godfrey Brittiney A. Lazar Jessica M. Simpson Jo Ann Guido Flora S. Leptak-Moreau Paulette Maria Simpson
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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Julie L. Stallworth Rebecca Thacker Dorian T White Tina M. Stegman Trina Tolbert Dawn S. Williams Jill N. Sunderman Marcia L. Weaver Alia Williams-Tolbert Bradley L. Tamplin Jr. Tiffani L. Wharton
Home Instructor - $27.81 per hour (extended employment rate) Grace Anderson* (SWP) 20 hours Tracey Jones 45 hours Shannon V. Benion* (SWP) 43 hours Christina A. Regensburger* (IDEA-B) 43 hours Linda C. Biehle* (SWP) 20 hours Patricia M. Rush* (SWP) 10 hours Lillie Cohn 25 hours Yolanda Bunch Smith 90 hours Paul Davis* (IDEA-B) 43 hours Nola Shirley Taylor* (IDEA-B) 43 hours Belinda A. Folsom 6 hours Gerald K. Warmack* (IDEA-B) 43 hours Meredith Grimes-Trotter* (IDEA-B) 43 hours
The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2011-12. Payment will be as provided under the Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount shown as maximum salary. Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates 50% time. Funding is from the General Fund. The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives notice of non-reemployment for the ensuing school year.
Name School Position Amount Lisa Kay Adair Riverview East Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Jacqueline R. Anderson Roselawn/Condon Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Tanesha N. Anderson Withrow University Sr Hi Drill Team 1557.02 Becky Ann Armbruster Quebec Heights Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Sandra Bennett-Poettker Covedale Elem Student Council Advisor 685.08 # Thomas W. Blair Oyler Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5605.72 # Jonathan Breen Clark Montessori MS Special Sports Coach 934.20 Kraig I. Brock Withrow University Sr Hi Assistant Band Director 1868.42 Lynn M. Collins Rockdale MS Activities Coordinator 467.10 @ Lynn M. Collins Rockdale Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Lynn M. Collins Rockdale MS Club Advisor 311.40 @ Alan B. Cruser Woodward Career High School Test Coordinator 1089.90 Mary M. Davis Mt. Washington Middle School Test Coordinator 934.20 Zachary R. Davis Withrow University Sr Hi Asst Football (Frosh) Ch 1868.42 Joseph Dollenmeyer South Avondale MS Hd Football Coach A 3168.54 # Kathryn J. Doyle Gamble Montessori MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Ryan A. Drake Withrow University Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 4201.31 # Lisa J. Eicher Oyler Sr Hi Varsity Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Michael A. Feist Quebec Heights MS Technology Coord 622.80 Charles T. Ferrara Walnut Hills MS Band Director 934.20 Kelly Jo Fink Ethel M. Taylor MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Kelly Jo Fink Ethel M. Taylor MS Head Basketball Coach 2335.52
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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Kathryn T. Folino Oyler Middle School Test Coordinator 1027.62 # Kristen A. Gaul Gamble Montessori Sr Hi Varsity Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Eric B. Hickman Aiken College Sr Hi Club Advisor 622.80 Antasio Holley Shroder Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Daphne D. Horstmeier Covedale Elem Club Advisor 622.80 Elena P. Ivanova Roselawn/Condon MS Choral Director 1027.62 # Richard W. Kerdolff Roselawn/Condon MS Club Advisor 685.08 # Cheryl S. Kerscher Riverview East Sr Hi Academics Coach 797.96 @ Justin A. Leach Oyler High School Test Coordinator 1089.90 Beverly A. Luedeker Rockdale MS Activities Coordinator 467.10 @ David C. Miller Gamble Montessori Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 5737.60 Paul D. Moeller Ethel M. Taylor MS Head Basketball Coach 2335.52 Raymond E. Nephew Shroder Sr Hi Varsity Cross-Ctry Coach 1557.02 Monica D. O'Neal Rockdale MS Club Advisor 311.40 @ Kerry M. Olthaus Mt. Washington MS Academic Coach 622.8 Tamiko Palmer South Avondale MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Volleyball Coach 1541.45 #@ Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Intramurals Coach 1712.73 # Diana L. Parker Roselawn/Condon MS Head Basketball Coach 2569.07 # Jeremy A. Patterson Woodward Career Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5096.11 Roderick J. Place Withrow University Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5096.11 Nicole L. Raley Woodward Career Sr Hi Academics Coach 1755.52 # Kyle B. Ralph Withrow University Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Jennifer Marie Reilly Riverview East Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 1401.32 Rebecca L. Richmond Riverview East High School Test Coordinator 1089.90 Tim T. Rizzo S.C.P.A. Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 3155.68 #@ Michael E. Sage Oyler Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 4201.31 #@ Amanda Schear Withrow University Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 1401.32 W. David Scholl Oyler Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 6311.36 # W. David Scholl Oyler Sr Hi Yearbook Advisor 2178.96 Staci C. Shockley North Avondale MS Club Advisor 622.80 Britt T. Smith Riverview East Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5096.11 Andrea L. Sponsler Mt. Washington MS Academic Coach 685.08 # Vernetta G. Stanton Rockdale MS Club Advisor 685.08 # Jodi E. Thayer Quebec Heights MS Club Advisor 622.80 Mark A. Thompson Westwood MS Volleyball Coach 1541.45 # Robby Thompson Rockdale MS Head Basketball Coach (Boys) 2335.52 # Robby Thompson Rockdale MS Head Basketball Coach (Girls) 2335.52 # Cynthia B. Tisue Covedale Elem Club Advisor 622.80 Christine Todd Covedale Elem Club Advisor 685.08 # Dennis A. Ullery Withrow University Sr Hi Varsity Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Robert A. Veite Mt. Washington MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 # Michael D. Wade Withrow University Sr Hi Band Director 3425.42 # Anna L. Weber Rockdale MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Ashley N. Welker Walnut Hills Sr Hi Asst Var Soccer Coach 1187.77
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E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Name School Position Amount Brian R. Wesler Quebec Heights MS Club Advisor 622.80 Jennifer R. Williams Mt. Washington MS Academic Coach ..622.80 Fredrick Willis Riverview East Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 5737.60 Marcellene S. Winfrey Aiken College Sr Hi Choral Director 856.37 #@ John P. Zulli Covedale Elem Choral Director 685.08 # John P. Zulli Covedale Elem Instrumental Director 685.08 #
F. 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 2011-12 school year, subject to the possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is September 27, 2011.
Teacher – Class V (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Beverly E. Kilburn $61,586.44 @ .80
Substitute – School Nurse – $164.99 per day Nancy S. Hobstetter
Substitute Teacher – Class III – $115.93 per day William L. Allen Reginald Byarse Stephen E. Hunter Nathan L. Brown Jordan Harris Mar’Kayla K. Walker-Jones Samuel M. Burbanks
Substitute Teacher – Retiree – $114.29 per day Iretha Trimble John H. Washington Jr.
Substitute Teacher – Class I – $102.54 per day Bonnie L. Bell Julia A. Collier Katherine Mattingly Kathleen E. Bower Michelle E. Gruesser Jerry P. Redmond
G. CHANGE IN STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated.
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G. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)
Teacher – Class V (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Jamie M. Linenkugel $45,134.61 September 13 Class III Sub
Teacher – Class IV (Master’s Degree) Anne-Catherine S. Foster $42,937.16 September 7 Class III Sub Cynthia G. Kuethe 42,937.16 September 2 Class III Sub ShaDonn P. Stewart 42,937.16 September 13 Class III Sub
Teacher – Class III (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Amy M. Croghan $39,921.32 September 13 Class III Sub Jessica L. Stern-Enzi 41,588.19 September 9 Class III Sub Billie J. Swingle 37,567.07 September 8 Class III Sub Anh P. Vu 52,328.38 August 15 Class III Sub
Teacher – Class II (Bachelor’s Degree) Susan D. Foster $39,261.86 September 15 Class III Sub
Substitute Teacher – Class IV – $115.93 per day Keir M. Griffith September 16 Class III Sub
Substitute Teacher – Class I – $102.54 per day Sheliah Ann Burress September 11 Class III Sub
National Teacher Board Certification The following teachers are recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend during the 2011-12 school year, as a result of attaining National Board Certification.
Theresa A. Wessel
Continuing Contract Status from Limited Contract, effective 2011-12 school year John Jung
H. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY INITIATIVE SCHOOLS WHO MET ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) - (Title I – ARRA)
Rothenberg Aisha N. Rudolph-Nurredin 2,000.00
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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)
The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio.
Eleanor Butler Transportation Specialist January 1, 2012 Vickie Colvin Lead Secretary October 1, 2011 William Fulton Custodian 2 January 1, 2012 Joan Lanza Sr. Support Specialist January 1, 2012 Karen Levo Support Specialist January 1, 2012 Andrew Martini HVAC Tech January 1, 2012 Thomas Raley Jr. Plumber January 1, 2012 Anthony Redding Custodian January 1, 2012 Joan Rourke Paraprofessional October 1, 2011 Joanne Smith Sr. Support Specialist November 1, 2011 Marlene Woods Paraprofessional June 1, 2011
B. RESIGNATION (Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.)
The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated.
Daniel Bird Paraprofessional Study August 14 Stephen Castator School Community Coord. Other Employment September 29 Nancy Davis Paraprofessional Relocating September 9 Antria McGhee Paraprofessional Other Employment September 9 Nicholas Miller Sign Language Interpreter Personal Reasons September 30 Sarah Parker Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 8 Jennifer Rodeffer Sub Food Service Helper Other Employment September 7 Rachael Shepherd Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 23
C. DISMISSAL (Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.)
The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed.
Catherine Ziemak Paraprofessional September 27
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D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%. Name School Position Amount Joseph Berta Hughes Sr. Hi Var Asst Football Coach $3819.37 Gerald Crawford North Avondale MS Club Advisor – Bus Monitor 622.80 Timothy Crooks Withrow Sr. Hi Asst Res Football Coach 2335.52 Wendell Davenport Roselawn MS Head Basketball Coach 2569.07# Antonio Davis Withrow Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 4201.31# William Donaldson Quebec Hts. MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 William Donaldson Quebec Hts. MS Head Basketball Coach 2335.52 Lark Dudley Western Hills Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Luong Duong Riverview East Sr. Hi Club Advisor – Webmaster 622.80 Luong Duong Riverview East MS Technology Coord 622.80 Luong Duong Riverview East Sr. Hi Technology Coord 1401.32 Kim Eppens North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol 685.08 Kim Eppens North Avondale Elem Test Coord 1027.62 Chik Fung Roselawn MS Club Advisor – Arts & Craft Club 622.80 Edna Gibbs Aiken Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Joseph Godbey Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Frosh Football Coach 1868.42 Kathryn Graves Mt. Washington MS Academic Coach 311.40@ LaVette Grayson Woodward Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Tiffany Grissom Rothenberg MS Cheerleader Coach 934.20 Tiffany Grissom Rothenberg MS Club Advisor – Textbook Tracker 622.80 Jane Hader Covedale Elem Club Advisor – Brain Bowl 685.08# Ralph Jones Taft High Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 2100.65@# Deborah Luedeker Mt. Washington MS Academic Coach 622.80 Paula McMullen-Davis Riverview East Sr. Hi Club Advisor – Young Ladies of 622.80 Riverview East Sharon McPherson Rockdale MS Technology Coord 622.80 Kimberly Roellig Quebec Hts. MS Activities Coord 934.20 Chrishawna Stewart Hartwell MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Chrishawna Stewart Hartwell MS Club Advisor – Morning 622.80 Curtis Thompson Jr. Hughes Sr. Hi Head Var Football Coach 5096.11 Donnitta Thomas Shroder Sr. Hi Cheerleader Coach 1401.32
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E. 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 (*).
Custodian 1 (Classified) Demetrius Lail $1096.74 bwk. Iowa St. September 27
Paraprofessional (Unclassified) Michael Issler $14.12 hr. Westwood September 27 Nancy McMinn $14.12 hr. Clark Montessori October 3 Nakeeshia Rosser $14.12 hr. Dater High September 27 Bryce Stokes $14.12 hr Covedale September 27
Student Services Assistant (Unclassified) Linda Bonner $12.08 hr. Mt. Washington September 27
Substitute Food Service Helper Lawonder Allen $10.22 hr. Various September 27 Frances Driskell $10.22 hr. Various September 27 Ernest Dukes $10.22 hr. Various September 27 Judy Messer $10.22 hr. Various September 27 Deborah Rogers $10.22 hr. Various September 27
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount John Armfield Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach $1909.69@ Alpacino Beauchamp Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Craig Black Western Hills Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Gary Blanton Clark Mont Sr. Hi Var Soccer Coach 2335.52 Kyle Bohannon Western Hills Sr. Hi Asst Frosh Football Coach 1868.42 Michelle Bolden Withrow Sr. Hi Cheerleader Coach 1401.32 Randall Bruegge Western Hills Sr. Hi Var Soccer Coach - Boys 2335.52 Randall Bruegge Western Hills Sr. Hi Var Soccer Coach – Girls 2335.52 Reginald Byarse Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Carlos Chambers Gamble Mont Sr. Hi Asst Res Football Coach 2335.52 Thomas Claggett Hughes MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Tabitha Conwell Taft High MS Drill Team 1712.73# Derrick Davidson Taft High Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 2100.65#
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E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.) Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount Jerald Dixon Clark Mont Sr. Hi Frosh Soccer Coach 1401.32 John Dunn II Western Hills Sr. Hi Res Football Coach 2868.02 Jerome Edwards Woodward Sr. Hi Res Football Coach 2868.02 Jamil Hill Shroder MS Asst Football Coach 934.21@ Edward Jackson Clark Mont Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Michael Jackson Woodward Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Kimberly Johnson Taft High Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2569.07 Scott Johnson Hughes Sr. Hi Head Frosh Football Coach 2880.49 Gregory Jones Taft High Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 2100.65@# Brian Lowe Clark Mont Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Melodie Mahlerwein Clark Mont Sr. Hi Frosh Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Theotis Marks Aiken Sr. Hi Head Frosh Football Coach 2880.49 Marcus Martin Taft High Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 1909.69@ Michael Martin Taft High Sr. Hi Head Var Football Coach 5606.72#* Russell Martin Clark Mont Sr. Hi Intramurals Coach 778.51@ Fred Mathis Western Hills Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 3819.37 Kelli Mathis Western Hills Sr. Hi Res Volleyball Coach 1557.02 Fernando Morales Withrow Sr. Hi Var Soccer Coach 2335.52 Peggy Peebles Western Hills Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Gregory Reece Clark Mont MS Special Sports Coach 934.20 Rodney Roberts Withrow Sr. Hi Head Frosh Football Coach 2880.49 Ian Ruth Hughes Sr. Hi Asst Var Football Coach 1909.69# John Sanders Jr. Shroder Sr. Hi Asst Res Football Coach 2868.02 Steve Sheehan Clark Mont Sr. Hi Head Var Football Coach 5096.11 Khristine Smith Shroder Sr. Hi Athletic Trainer 1557.02 Khristine Smith Shroder Sr. Hi Var Volleyball Coach 2335.52 Joseph Smitherman Clark Mont Sr. Hi Asst Frosh Football Coach 1868.42 Stoney Sutton Western Hills Sr. Hi Head Frosh Football Coach 2880.49 Maurice Thomas Shroder MS Head Football Coach 2880.49 Willie Thomas South Avondale MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Nicolas Thompson Clark Mont MS Asst Football Coach 1868.42 Kenneth Vance Clark Mont Sr. Hi Asst Var Soccer Coach 1167.77 Cara Van Doren Hughes Sr. Hi Athletic Trainer - Winter 1557.02 Cara Van Doren Hughes Sr. Hi Athletic Trainer – Fall 1557.02
September 26 777 2011
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E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.) Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount Christopher Weber Clark Mont Sr. Hi Orchestra Director 1557.02 Stanley West Jr. Gamble Mont Sr. Hi Head Var Football Coach 5096.11 Terrence West Withrow Sr. Hi Var Weight Training Coach 1557.02 Guy Westmoreland Aiken Sr. Hi Head Var Football Coach 5096.11 Brandon Williams Hughes MS Head Football Coach 2880.49 Christian Williams Shroder MS Asst Football Coach 934.21# Arthur Woods John Parker MS Head Football Coach 2880.49
* Amount to be adjusted based on OHSAA ruling.
In Board proceedings of September 12, 2011, an appointment was approved for Ellen Koehler-Vahue and Janet Teske, as a Paraprofessional effective September 13, 2011. This should be corrected to read as September 6, 2011.
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 (*).
Support Specialist (Classified) From Linda Thompson $1076.27 bwk @ .5 Clerical Sub 2 $13.36 hr. Test Adm September 27
Mary A. Ronan
Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Reed moved and Mr. Parker seconded that the Revised Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools be approved.
Ayes: Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
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REVISED REPORT OF THE TREASURER
1. Summary of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances - All Funds - As of June 30, 2011 - See attachment #1.
2. FY 2011 Actual Expenditures/Encumbrances Compared to Consolidated Appropriations - AllFunds - Through June 30, 2011 - See attachment #2.
3. FY 2011 Actual Revenues Compared to Estimated Revenues - All Funds - Through June 30, 2011 - See attachment #3.
4. Working Capital Advances - As of June 30, 2011 - See attachment #4.
5. Agreements with Consultants - That the Treasurer be authorized to execute agreements with the following consultants:
Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source
a. Improving Foreign Language Instruction K-12 – To support foreign language teachers in using high-yield instructional strategies that lead to student proficiency.
Myriam Met October 13 & 14,2011 & $13,500 Fund 0599, C SPEAK March 14 & 15,2012, April 9 & 10, 2012
b. Project Facilitation-C SPEAK Grant - To provide project faciliation/evaluation for District Critical Language- Superior Proficiency by Ensuring Admission to K-16 Pathways Grant.
Primax October 1, 2011 – $27,000 Fund, 0599 C SPEAK May 30, 2012 Grant
c. Integration of District FL & ELL Resources - Assist District FL & ELL teachers to fully integrate C SPEAK & ELLL materials/resources into their instructional programs.
Primax October 1, 2011 – $54,000 Fund 0599, C SPEAK May 30, 2012
d. C SPEAK Project Specialist - To serve as C SPEAK liaison w/IHE’S & businesses, assist in online Chinese program at Hughes STEM, & promote Concordia FL experience.
Diana Porter October 1, 2011 – $21,000 Fund 0599, C-SPEAK May 30, 2012 Grant
e. Dream Building 101 - Character Ed., Leadership Development and Vision Building at Children’s Hospital.
Cincinnati Dream Academy September 27, 2011 – $15,000.30 Fund 0572, Title I May 31, 2012
6. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - That record be made of the receipt of a donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. of spirit wear inventory valued at $8,266.70 to SCPA. This donation is to be given to students as part of the incentives and awards program established at SCPA. Additional donations to SCPA include a tent, metal rolling racks, and a safe. The combined value of these items per The Parents of SCPA, Inc. is estimated at $738.06.
7. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - That record be made of the receipt of a donation in the amount of $300 for SCPA from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. This was originally deposited into Fund 0300-SCPA Clearing project and will be transferred to the Fund 0300 SCPA Library project at the request of the donor.
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8. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - That record be made of the receipt of a donation in the amount $162.08 for SCPA from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. This was deposited into the Fund 0300-SCPA Library project at the request of the donor.
9. Receipt of Donation from The Parents of SCPA, Inc. - That record be made of the receipt of a donation in the amount $465.63 for SCPA from The Parents of SCPA, Inc.. This was originally deposited into Fund 0300-SCPA Clearing project and will be transferred to the Fund 0300 SCPA Library project at the request of the donor.
10. Receipt Of Donations for Woodward Class of 1961 Legacy Gift Trust Fund - That record be made of the receipt of $1,355 from various donors on behalf of the Woodward Class of 1961 Legacy Gift Trust Fund. The funds are to be used to cover Intersessions for Woodward Technical High School. This was deposited into Fund 007-Trust Fund.
11. Receipt of a Donation from United Way in Louise Nippert’s Honor - That record is made of the receipt of a donation in the amount of $250 from United Way in Louise Nippert’s Honor to the Early Childhood Education Department (ECE). The donation is to be used to support the ECE program. This is within Fund 19-Misc.Local.
12. Receipt of Donation for Project Connect - That record is made of the receipt of a donation from Faces Without Places in the amount of $10,093 to Cincinnati Public Schools Homeless Program. The donation is to be used to supplement a school community coordinator position. The funds are deposited within Fund 19-Misc.Local.
13. Receipts - The following monies have been received in the Treasurer’s Office and deposited into Fund 0019 – Other Grants Fund, as listed:
From Location Amount NKOA Western Hills University $300 NKOA Withrow University $600 NKOA Roll Hill Academy $300
14. Agreement with Julie Franke - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Julie Franke to provide speech language services at St. Boniface, St. Lawrence, St. Martin, Annunciation and Xavier Montessori. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $26,480. The length of the contract is September 27, 2011 through June 3, 2012. Fund 0401, Auxiliary Services.
15. Agreement with Supplemental Education Service (SES) Providers - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Supplemental Education Service (SES) Providers, approved by Ohio Department of Education to provide tutoring in math and language arts to eligible students. SES providers are able to bill the district no more than $1,726.26 for each eligible student. The total amount of SES funding is not to exceed $3,344,593.02. The agreement period is September 30, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Funding is from Fund 0572, Title I.
16. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office - That the following invoices be approved for payment:
a. McCaslin, Imbus & McCaslin: Professional services provided for general liability $680.00 litigation for the month of August 2011. b. Taft Stettinius & Hollister: Professional services provided for general litigation matter $807.45 for the month of July 2011.
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17. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI) - That the following invoices be approved for payment:
a. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Roosevelt School $ 3,729.60 litigation for the month of July 2011.
b. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for FMP Real Estate $ 7,453.43 work for the month of July 2011.
LATE REQUEST
18. Agreements with Consultants – The Treasurer has executed agreements with the following consultants/organizations:
Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source
a. Tutor for the OAA – To provide one on one tutoring for students with disabilities using the Read 180 program to improve OAA testing at Shroder High School.
Bobby Jenkins August 23, 2011 – $12,240 Fund 0516, IDEA - B May 4, 2012
b. Substitute Interpreting Services - To supply substitute interpreting services for students with disabilities.
Hearing, Speech & Deaf August 1, 2011 – $30,000 Fund 0516, IDEA - B Center June 30, 2012
19. Agreement with Western Nursing Services - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Western Nursing Services for the purpose to provide nursing services to children ages 3 through 5 years for the Early Childhood Department. The agreement is from August 16, 2011 through May 22, 2012. The agreement is not to exceed $29,000. $ 18,000 alias will be provided November 1, 2011; $ 10,250 Fund 0439-Public School Preschool (PSPS), $750.00 Fund 0525 Head Start Federal.
20. Amendment to an Agreement with Dean Blasé - That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the agreement with Dean Blasé (August 8, 2011, Treasurer’s Report item # 77 a) to add an additional $2,000 for services provided to the Cincinnati Gifted Academy. The agreement period was reported as July 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011 at a total cost not to exceed $10,000. Funding is from the General Fund, Cincinnati Gifted Academy.
21. Agreement with Urban Appalachian Council - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Urban Appalachian Council (UAC) where UAC provides ABLE services in Hamilton County to 160 students. The Cincinnati Public Schools ABLE Program provides grant administration and purchases instructional services form UAC. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an amount not to exceed $44,206. Funding is from Fund 0501, Adult Basic Education.
22. Agreement with River City Correctional Center - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with River City Correctional Center (RCCC) where RCCC provides ABLE services in Hamilton County to 150 students. The Cincinnati Public Schools ABLE Program provides grant administration and purchases instructional services from RCCC. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an amount not to exceed $32,905. Funding is from Fund 0501, Adult Basic Education.
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LATE REQUEST (cont.)
23. Agreement with YWCA of Cincinnati - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with YWCA of Cincinnati (YWCA) where the YWCA provides ABLE services in Hamilton County to 260 students. The Cincinnati Public Schools ABLE Program provides grant administration and purchases instructional services from YWCA. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an amount not to exceed $64,350. Funding is from Fund 0501, Adult Basic Education.
24. Payment of Confirming Requisitions - That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates (confirming orders):
Test Administration To cover additional test materials for the TIF Grant testing Vendor CTB McGraw-Hill, Inc. $16,286.85 Funding: General Fund, Test Administration
Department of Student Services Youth Services Vendor Lighthouse Youth Services $3,480.40 Funding: General Fund, Student Services
Department of Student Services Youth Services Vendor Lighthouse Youth Services $3,132.36 Funding: General Fund, Student Services
General Counsel Professional Legal Services through July 31, 2011 Vendor Taft, Stettinius, and Hollister $3,164.20 Funding: General Fund, General Counsel
Education Center Computer Equipment Vendor COPCO Electronics $11,032.00 Funding: Fund 0019
Early Childhood Online Subscription Vendor Teaching Strategies $9,189.55 Funding: $3,637.90 - Fund 0019,$4,206.20 - Fund 0587, $ 1,345.45 - Fund 0572
Education Center Agreement to provide one ELA and Math coach for the 2011-2012 school year. Vendor Time II Advocate $11,483.84 Funding: Fund 0537, School Improvement, G
Hays – Porter School Consumable K-2 Math Books Vendor Scott Foresman Company $3,495.15 Funding: Fund 0572
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25. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS
The Superintendent recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund:
GENERAL FUND
Computers a. Apple Computer, Inc. Hughes STEM High $ 70,127.82 School
Explanation – iMac and MacBook computers for student use – Career Tech.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUBSIDY
Eno Click Boards b. Cabling Specialists, Inc. James N. Gamble $ 75,683.00 Montessori H. S.
Explanation – Interactive eno click boards, eno mini slate & stylus kits, projectors and projector carts for classroom/student use.
Cameras c. CDW Government, Inc. James N. Gamble $37,617.90 Montessori H. S.
Explanation – Document cameras, digital movie cameras, printers and security cabinets for classroom/student use.
Computers d. Apple Computer, Inc. James N. Gamble $ 269,420.00 Montessori H. S.
Explanation – iMac & MacBook Pro computers and computer carts for classroom/student use.
FOOD SERVICES
Refrigeration Service e. Koch Refrigeration Co. Food Services Branch $ 25,000.00
Explanation – Super Blanket Purchase Order to cover refrigeration parts and repair service for Food Services refrigeration equipment.
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25. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS (cont.)
FUND 19
Playground Surface f. Spectra Contract Flooring Fairview-Clifton School $ 29,950.00
Explanation – Supply and install concrete curb and replace mulch in Play Area 1 (1,870 sq ft 10” thick stone) with Terrasoft fall surface. Cost based on Spectra Contract Flooring unit pricing per their bid and award of the Bulk Purchase Contract for playground surfaces.
Playground Surface g. Spectra Contract Flooring Winton Hills Academy $ 98,677.00
Explanation – Replace mulch in Play Area 1 (1,680 sq ft 10” thick stone) & Play Area 2 (6,520 sq ft 10” thick stone) with Terrasoft fall surface. Cost based on Spectra Contract Flooring unit pricing per their bid and award of the Bulk Purchase Contract for playground surfaces.
26. AWARD OF CHANGE ORDERS
The Superintendent recommends approval be given to the following change orders, charged to the appropriate fund:
CLASSROOM FACILITIES/BUILDING FUND
a. R. A. Taft High School Revised Contract Amount Monarch Construction PO# 549616 CO #12 Deduct $ (50,004.00) $ 8,870,403.00 Company
Explanation – To close out unused Energy Consumption Allowance funds to be credited back to Owner (CPS).
b. Hughes Center Revised Contract Amount Century Construction, PO# 539470 CO #25 Add $ 37,584.00 $ 7,045,384.00 Inc.
Explanation – Labor and materials to reroute the cold water supply and return lines from the Cooling Tower from underground to above ground to provide access to the lines for additional cleaning required and future maintenance.
c. Clark Montessori Revised Contract Amount Monarch Construction PO# 572712 CO #10 Add $ 31,475.00 $ 10,757,224.00 Company
Explanation – This change order covers the premium portion of overtime and Saturdays and increased crew size needed by the masonry contractor February through July to complete the exterior brick envelope due to excessive cold weather and rain during the winter and spring months.
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26. AWARD OF CHANGE ORDERS (cont.)
d. Sayler Park School Revised Contract Amount Empire Building Co., PO# 581475 CO #4 Add $ 33,824.00 $ 6,421,450.00 LLC
Explanation – This change order covers furnishing, installing and providing electric hook-up as required for miscellaneous door and security hardware not included in the original bid documents but required to provide proper functionality of door and security operation throughout the building.
e. North Avondale Montessori Revised Contract Amt to Line 9 F D Lawrence Electric PO# 544735 CO# 1 Add $ 26,500.00 $ 92,196.00
Explanation – The quantity of light fixtures bid for this school under the Bulk Purchasing Program was estimated since the design requirements were not finalized. This change order reflects a cost adjustment based on established bulk purchase program unit pricing for the final light fixtures requirements.
f. Oyler School Revised Contract Amt to Line 25 Johnson Controls, Inc. PO# 544714 CO# 1 Deduct $ (136,382.00) $ 0.00
Explanation – The quantity of chillers bid for this school under the Bulk Purchasing Program was estimated since the design requirements were not finalized. This change order reflects a deduct cost adjustment based on established bulk purchase program unit pricing due to a change in the final chiller requirements.
g. Oyler School Revised Contract Amt to Line 30 Great Lakes Hotel Supply PO# 544726 CO# 1 Deduct $ (46,880.00) $ 124,104.00
Explanation – The quantity of Kitchen Equipment bid for this school under the Bulk Purchasing Program was estimated since the design requirements were not finalized. This change order reflects a deduct cost adjustment based on established bulk purchase program unit pricing due to a change in the final Kitchen Equipment requirements.
HB 264
h. Covedale & Midway Revised Contract Amount M-Pact Corporation PO# 576000 CO #3 Add $ 56,400.00 $ 319,772.00
Explanation – Replace existing occupancy sensors one for one with dual technology sensors for future HVAC control interlock. (Covedale - $26,400.00, Midway - $30,000.00)
i. Various Schools Revised Contract Amount Diversified Supply, Inc. PO# 577085 CO #4 Add $ 29,244.49 $ 648,276.59
Explanation – Additional 4’ T-8 lamps for HB 264 projects at Withrow, Woodward & Pleasant Ridge and CFL lamps at Queen City Vocational Center.
September 26 785 2011
REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
FOR BOARD INFORMATION
27. Agreements with Consultants – The Treasurer has executed agreements with the following consultants/organizations:
Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source
a. FL Teaching Strategies & Curriculum - To Implement FLAP/C SPEAK grant goals in order to increase student FL proficiency levels at AWL.
Martha Castaredn October 1, 2011 – $5,000 Fund 0599 - C SPEAK May 30, 2012 + $500 expenses
b. Foreign Language Teaching Strategies & Curriculum - To Implement FLAP/C SPEAK grant goals in order to increase student FL proficiency levels at AWL.
Jeannie Ducher October 1, 2011 – $5,500 Fund 0599 - C SPEAK May 30, 2012 + $500 expenses
FOR BOARD INFORMATION LATE REQUEST
28. Agreements with Consultants - The Treasurer has executed agreements with the following consultants/organizations:
Consultant Date(s) Amount Funding Source
a. Gifted Program – Gifted Program Day PRM-STEM Program at Pleasant Ridge Montessori.
Drake Planetarium August 30, 2011 – $2,400 Fund 0598, Gifted May 1, 2012 Classroom , Pleasant Ridge.
b. Leadership Academy Brochure - To provide the concept, copywriting, design review, project management and printing of the Leadership Academy brochure.
McLandrich Consulting August 8, 2011 – August $2,189.57 Fund 0506, RttT 12, 2011
29. Agreement with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates to provide job training and job skills for juniors and seniors at Taft Technology High School. The contract is from August 16, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a cost not to exceed $15,000. Funding is from the General Fund, Professional & Technical Service, Taft Budget.
30. Agreement with Jewish Family Service - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Jewish Family Service (JFS) where JFS provides adult ESOL services in Hamilton County to 68 students. The Cincinnati Public Schools ABLE Program provides grant administration and purchases instructional services from JFS. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an amount not to exceed $16,830. Funding is from Fund 0501, Adult Basic Education.
Diana C. Whitt Treasurer/CFO
September 26 786 2011
REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)
Mrs. Reed moved and Mrs. Bates seconded that the Revised Report of the Treasurer be approved.
Ayes: Bates, Ingram, Nelms, Parker, Reed, White, President Bolton (7) Noes: None
President Bolton declared the motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Character Education – A discussion regarding student athletes and the coaches/programs influence on athletes needs to be scheduled. 2. Customer Help Center Service Improvement Plan – Pamula Thomas provided information regarding the services of the Customer Service Help Center. 3. Kudos – Greg Loomis
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Administration – Report to the Board the final cost to Purchase Property located at 211 and 213 E. Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. 2. Administration – Prepare a presentation on the process and procedures of the Customer Service Help Center for a future COW meeting. 3. Administration – Provide the Board with an update concerning Project Connect and how the needs of our homeless students are met.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Diana C. Whitt Treasurer/CFO