July 19 2021

RECOMMENDATIONS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL A. RETIREMENT B. RESIGNATION C. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE D. APPOINTMENT E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL A. DEATH B. RETIREMENT C. RESIGNATION D. SERVICES COMPLETED E. APPOINTMENT F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY G. CHANGE IN STATUS H. PROMOTION

RECOMMENDATION 3 – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – (AFSCME SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS PAY INCREASE)

July 19 1. 2021

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.

Jean N. Bazeley Teacher – South Avondale Service June 1 Annette M. Dorris Class III Substitute Other System Pay April 1 Marla Givens School Social Worker Service July 31 William J. Gordon Teacher – Walnut Hills Service August 1

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.)

Samantha Bruner Teacher – Gamble High School Other Employment July 31 Sherwin Ealy Principal – Chase Personal Reasons July 31 Halle E. Noel Teacher – Hays-Porter Relocation June 30 Christina North Teacher – Pl. Ridge Other Employment July 31 Margaret L. Parks Class VI Sub – Aiken Personal Reasons May 28 Beth Ann Schnell Principal – Rees E. Price Other Employment August 2 Adam Sayer Teacher – Rockdale Personal Reasons July 31

C. RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE (Indicates that an employee has returned from leave of absence.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a return from leave of absence for the 2021-22 school year for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated.

Deborah L. Burris Teacher – Walnut Hills From: Leave Without Pay August 16

Teacher – Class II (Bachelor’s Degree) From: Marisa Behringer $48,448.11 Bond Hill Class VI Sub August 16

July 19 2. 2021

D. APPOINTMENT Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

Assistant Principal – 215 day Kayla Brunswick $85,274.67 Withrow August 2 Brandon Frimming 85,274.67 Gamble High School August 2 Tiffani Wharton 83,761.69 Fairview-Clifton August 2

Teacher – Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Jennifer Norman $75,513.24 Woodward August 16 Sarah Ann O Bernier 55,695.44 Dater Montessori August 16 Brittany Pavely 64,085.53 Hughes August 16

Teacher – Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Allison Oakes $46,523.97 Pleasant Ridge August 16

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.

Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate) New Teacher Induction Planning – Teacher Mentoring Neil T. Stewart 30 hours

Summer Melt College Transition Services – Counselor Tanya D. Ficklin 50 hours James F. Loomis 50 hours

Develop Eligibility Guidelines for EL Students with Disabilities – DSS – (IDEA-B) Jill Garrett* 20 hours

Service Delivery After School Hours – DSS – (IDEA-B) Stephen E. Plachecki* 12 hours Lynne E. Stover-Jobe* 35 hours

Document Translation – Hartwell – (SWP) Frances V. Guzman* 25 hours

Writing IEPs for Autism Scholarships – DSS – (ESSERF) Gina S. Ottlinger* 30 hours

July 19 3. 2021

ETR Process – Child Find Psychologist Portion – DSs – (IDEA-B) Joshua P. Raney* 45 hours

Teacher - In-Service – $32.98 per hour (extended employment rate) In the Board Proceedings for June 28, 2021, the following were listed to receive the rate of pay for Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate), this rate should be corrected to read Teacher - In-Service – $32.98 per hour (extended employment rate):

International Baccalaureate In-service Development – Dater HS – 3 hours – (Title I) Kelly Jo Boosinger* Demetra R. Jones* William A. McAleenan* Kira J. Camara* Glenetta B. Krause* Tania A. McDermott* Genevieve T. Cornett Cox* Megan N. Kreaps* Erin K. Munsie* Dawnielle N. Crooks* Margaret A. Lytle* Karen L. Waltermire* Jonathan P. Herr* Ryan J. Mack*

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (extended employment rate) Professional Development for Certificated Staff – 28 hours – Oyler – (Title I) (cont.) Gregory W. Magness* Michael E. Sage* Alexis T. Swisher* Adeline J. Matey* Brian J. Saylor* Deborah A. Talbert* Kari R. Mellott* W. David Scholl* Laura A. Tapke* Emily A. Moore* Mary A. Seither* Rachel K. Tapp* Stephanie B. Pescatrice* Marey E. Senger* David M. Theurer* Rachel W. Price* Shayna M. Setty* Kelly L. Thomas* Aris L. Quatkemeyer* Heather E. Staley* Lori M. Todd* Michelle V. Reiring* Caroline M. Sullivan* Madison N. Tracy*

One Step Professional Development – 24 hours – Woodford – (SWP) Megan S. Albright* Melissa A. Estell* Katrina L. Reyes* Katrina L. Bakas* Kimberly M. Garry* Roshawna L. Saddler* Gretchen E. Bayer* Amy E. Heimkreiter* Laura M. Sublett* Tampala F. Black* Rosemary Jane* Melinda E. Wallace*

Sheltered Instruction for HS Newcomers Professional Development – 10 hours – Western Hills (Title III) Paul C. Dombrowski* Lindsay J. LaRoche* Anthony K. T. Roberts* Megan Groat* Jennifer Lewis-Thornton* Natalie E. Seybold* Ariel M. Hemphill* Susanne M. Mayer* Adam B. Stockfish* Holly C. Irby* Salena P. McKenzie* Lori A. Troescher* Teresa Kahmann* Angela M. Moore*

Teacher Extended Time – (Summer Rate) – $32.98 per hour Home Instruction – DSS – (IDEA-B) Erica M. Montgomery* 63 hours

Reading Bell Intervention Curriculum Planning – Silverton – (SWP) Erin N. Patterson* 20 hours

July 19 4. 2021

Teacher – Tutor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) Extended Time Tutoring – Hartwell – (SWP) Jessica G. Hartman* 9 hours

Home Instructor – $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) – (SWP) Lorenzo D. Engleman* 10 hours

Teacher – Summer Services – Per Diem Rate of Pay Summer Compensatory Home Instruction Services – DSS – (ESSERF) Ellen S. Buell* 2 hours Patrick J. Good* 133 hours Iris R. Cowns* 56 hours Tracey L. Jones* 28 hours Djuana A. Duncan* 77 hours Comecko R. Webber* 56 hours

Summer Compensatory SLP Services – DSS – (IDEA-B) Emerald C. Dunn* 4 hours Justin B. Harris* 77 hours

Project Connect Summer Academic and Enrichment Program – Curriculum – (Title I) Sarah E. Hager* 77 hours

Assist at Safety Plan Workshop with Chief Strategy Officer – (ESSERF) Clifford Shumar* 5 hours

Teacher – Summer Scholars Program – Per Diem Rate of Pay – 176 hours Maximum – (Cares Act) William R. Miller*

Teacher – August Jump Start – Per Diem Rate of Pay – 35 hours Maximum – ECE Milbeth E. Allen Madison C. Jones Lettie P. Reid Becky A. Armbruster Michael A. Jones Caroline Robb Kelly M. Barnett Shelrie Jones-Smith Heather M. Schueller Jacqueline Botts-Crawley Carol J. Kelley Savannah M. Siebenburgen Jonaya D. Brown Natasha L. Kendricks Stephanie Specter Carrie Chambers Donna L. Kermos Leah P. Cohen Lateefah N. Kituku Dara A. Stinson Tonya L. Cook Gail M. Knight Christina E. Tierney Aimee B. Costandi Ryan M. Luken Samantha K. Tincher Jaumall A. Davis Marsha S. Marcus Lori A. Vanover Jacob E. Fallis Beth S. Martin Lacy Vasser Daneine Fields Bonita Matthews Joy Mishael Williams Sarah J. Flanigan Pamela F. McCudden Nicole N. Williams Beatriz Fuertes Jill E. Oakes Angelique N. Woodward Mary Anne Haase Mary Beth Platen Gayle D. Wynn

Teacher – Extended School Year Services – DSS – Per Diem Rate of Pay – (Cares Act) Emerald C. Dunn* 9 hours Sarah E. Kelley* 18 hours

July 19 5. 2021

Amy Martin* 9 hours

Teacher – Summer Recovery Services – DSS – Per Diem Rate of Pay – 94 hours Maximum – (Cares Act) Katrina Bakas* Tamara Johnson* Michelle E. Thumann* Sara Vank* Zenobia Ward*

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for class size overload for the 2020- 21 school year. Payment will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S500-Staffing.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Quarter Overload Pay Ashley Goforth $2,160.00 Ashley Goforth $2,160.00 Ashley Goforth 2,160.00

4th Quarter Overload Pay Ashley Goforth $2,160.00

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for IEP workdays for the 2020- 2021 school year. Payment will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S610-Special Teachers.

IEP Workdays Jodi Barton $790.44 Shannon Burks-Locks $790.44 Lille Cohn $790.44 Patricia Horn $790.44 Kelly N. Neal $790.44 Benjamin Sharritt $790.44 Nicole St. Clair $526.96 Rebecca Stutzman $790.44

The following are recommended for a stipend for the 2020-21 school year. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.

Staff Coordinator – Lighthouse – (SWP) Kaitlin J. Lora* $1,500.00 Jessica L. Thompson* $1,500.00

The following teachers are recommended for a stipend in the amounts indicated for the 2021-22 school year.

Student Teacher - $2,000.00 Stipend Amanda Paisley Katelyn Miracle Julie McAnary Jocelyn Pickett Savannah Siebenburgen Haley Windsor

Host Teacher - $1,000.00 Stipend Daniesha Crooks Jaumall Davis Lacy Vassar Karen Waltermire

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated.

July 19 6. 2021

Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours) Ann Brubaker To: $89,827.18 From: $85,617.48 August 16 R. Glen Calhoun 82,220.90 78,008.76 August 16 Marie T Dornbusch 94,868.56 90,532.57 August 16 Renee Lentz 74,221.60 70,009.38 August 16 Renacha Murrell 94,868.56 90,532.57 August 16 Katie O’Brien 82,220.90 78,008.76 August 16 Amy Kristin Parker 82,220.90 78,008.76 August 16 Cherisse N. Parrish 74,221.60 70,009.38 August 16 Dianna L. Schweitzer 82,220.90 78,008.76 August 16 Davida M. Swanson 86,840.83 82,631.13 August 16 Zenobia R. Ward 86,840.83 82,631.13 August 16 Fernanda M. Wilmes 82,220.90 78,008.76 August 17

Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Brandi Caldwell-Henderson To: $78,008.76 From: $75,513.24 August 16 Brandon D. Digiantonio 78,008.76 75,513.24 August 16 Martha S. Edler 73,830.81 71,332.84 August 16 Lisa J. Hausler 90,532.57 87,959.65 August 16 Flora S. Leptak-Moureau 85,617.48 83,119.50 August 16 Ebonne R. Torain 78,008.76 75,513.24 August 16 Karen Waltermine 66,583.52 64,085.53 August 16

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Nicole F. Cuba To: $58,342.38 From: $53,771.27 August 16 Kimberly Meier Garry 75,513.24 69,770.07 August 16 Elizabeth Gates 75,513.24 69,770.07 August 16 Andrew Jackson 55,695.44 51,485.74 August 16 Joan May 91,478.03 85,359.98 August 16 Skakeysa Ogletree 75,513.24 69,770.07 August 16 Taylor Drew Weibel 55,695.44 51,485.74 August 16

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.)

Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Nicole L. Fiely To: $47,276.04 From: $46, 523.97 August 16 Mary Beth Platen 52,237.83 51,485.74 August 16

District School Leadership Dean Blasé $144,900.00 July 1 Monisha House 144,900.00 July 1 Jason Spencer 144,900.00 July 1

Performance Leadership Team Susan Bunte $166,782.00 July 1 Shauna Murphy 166,782.00 July 1

July 19 7. 2021

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following.

A. DEATH

Lisa Chenault-Sloan Paraprofessional Rockdale June 8

B. 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.

Rhonda Niehaus Food Service Helper Service July 30 Patricia Reyes Senior Support Specialist Disability May 5 Donna Wheeler Paraprofessional Service June 1

C. 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.

Catherine Alexander Food Service Helper Personal Reasons July 19 Amanda Allphin Food Service Helper Other Employment July 1 Nichole Carter Paraprofessional Other Employment May 27 Jameliah Byrd Daniels Paraprofessional Other Employment June 30 Christopher Hicks Paraprofessional Personal Reasons July 8 Jason Hines Plumber Personal Reasons July 20 Roberta Howard Paraprofessional Personal Reasons June 30 Reid Finley Asst. Sch. Comm. Coord. Other Employment June 25 Gabriella Hendricks Paraprofessional Study June 21 Dominique Johnson Senior Support Specialist Relocating July 1 Vanessa Julca Paraprofessional Personal Reasons August 2 Nicole Keith Lead Secretary Personal Reasons August 6 Marquerite King Nap Aide Personal Reasons May 26 Elizabeth Mann Paraprofessional Personal Reasons July 31 Nancy Palm Auxiliary Clerk Personal Reasons July 30 Nicole Sherwood Senior Support Specialist Other Employment July1 Toni Stanford Paraprofessional Personal Reasons February 12 DeShawn Thornhill Custodian Personal Reasons July 1 Bridgette Walker School Comm. Coord. Personal Reasons July 2 Kristen White Paraprofessional Other Employment June 30

July 19 8. 2021

D. SERVICES COMPLETED (Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)

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

Richard Antwine Special Duty Officer April 24 Paul Byers Special Duty Officer April 24 Lewis Egner Special Duty Officer April 24 Shawn George Special Duty Officer April 24 Shannon Heine Special Duty Officer April 24 Kevin Holmes Special Duty Officer April 24 Stewart Douglas Isaacs Special Duty Officer April 24 Ann Lally Special Duty Officer April 24 Dainita Pettis Special Duty Officer April 24 Christopher Pohlman Special Duty Officer April 24 Michael Roth Special Duty Officer April 24 Michael Savard Special Duty Officer April 24 William Springer Special Duty Officer April 24 Owens Thomas Special Duty Officer April 24 Freddie Vincent Special Duty Officer April 24 Diondre Winstead Special Duty Officer April 24

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 (*).

Blended Learning - 260 Tiffini Gray $84,230.72 Curriculum and Instruction August 2

Environmental Health/Safety - 260 Steven Knapik $63,174.61 General Counsel July 20

Testing Manager - 260 Theresa Thein $99,473.32 Testing August 2

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) Cherita Mack $22.08 hr. Dater Montessori August 2 Tangynia Thompson $20.16 hr. Curriculum July 20

Paraprofessional (Classified) Angela Asselin $15.89 hr. Gamble Montessori August 17 Amaris Collins $16.84 hr. Margaret B. Rost August 17 Lisa Moreland $16.68 hr. Sands August 17 Elizabeth Moorwessel $15.89 hr. Rees E. Price August 17 Anna Wilson $15.89 hr. Pl. Ridge August 17

July 19 9. 2021

Assistant School Community Coordinator (Unclassified) Angela Asselin $15.89 hr. Gamble Montessori August 17

Plumber (Unclassified) Nathanial McClain $33.44 hr. Facilities June 29

Security (Unclassified) Kyler Brown $16.13 hr. Dater High School August 17 Phillip Dozier $16.13 hr. Dater High School August 17 Marschelle Henderson $16.13 hr. Dater High School August 17

Sub Security (Unclassified) Hugh Gentry $16.13 hr. hr. TBD August 17 Valencia Sartor $16.13 hr. hr. TBD August 17 Christian Strauss $16.13 hr. hr. TBD August 17

E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for the school year 2021-22 Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F Name School Position Amount Jacob S. Philpot Walnut Hills MS Boys Lacrosse Coach $1,457.94 David M. Schultian Walnut Hills MS Baseball Coach 1,457.94

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

Performance Leadership Team Daniel Hoying $162,888.60 July 1

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, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From Deborah Childress $17.68 hr. Roselawn Food Service Helper $11.51 hr. August 17

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From Brandy Davis $26.31 hr. Office of Innovation Sr. Support Specialist $26.31 hr. July 20 Taryn Suttle $22.71 hr. Early Childhood Sr. Support Specialist $21.79 hr. July 8

July 19 10. 2021

H. 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 (*).

Personnel Data Operations Specialist- 260 Jamie Harris $66,333.34 Talent Development August 2

Project Coordinator - 260 Ebony Johnson $56,121.00 Performance and Ability August 2

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From My’Easha Reliford $22.08 hr. Positive School Attendance Clerk $16.77 hr. August 2 Michelle Thacker $20.16 hr. Customer Care Attendance Clerk $16.77 hr. July 5

Senior Accounting Technicians (Classified) From Marcelle Bell $24.98 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $ 21.36 hr. July 1 Rebecca Reed Bravard $24.98 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $20.17 hr. July 1 Kathleen A. Jones $26.30 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $23.53 hr. July 1 Sherry L. Overbey-Carel $24.38 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $21.18 hr. July 1 Leslie S. Peters $25.61 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $23.91 hr. July 1 Tracye Pitts $24.98 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $23.06 hr. July 1 Sandra Shearer $25.61 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $24.20 hr. July 1 Carol Smith $25.61 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $24.35 hr. July 1 Tamika L. Walker $24.38 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $21.18 hr. July 1 M Pat Yater $24.98 hr. Treasurer Intermediate Acct. Technician $21.36 hr. July 1

Sr. Executive Secretary (Unclassified) From Brittany Brunner $29.61 hr. Superintendent Sr. Support Specialist $22.43 hr. July 20 Office Monika Hines $30.91 hr. Superintendent Administrative Secretary $30.15 hr. July 20 Office

Asst. School Community Coordinator (Unclassified) From Katrina Clark $18.37 hr. Paraprofessional Early Childhood $17.73 hr. August 17 Joy Wilmont $18.37 hr. Paraprofessional Early Childhood $15.89 hr. August 17

School Community Coordinator (Unclassified) From David Perez Mendez $24.84 hr. Early Childhood Asst. School Community $20.12 hr. July 8 Coordinator

RECOMMENDATION 3 – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME to increase the hourly rate of Substitute Custodians (unrepresented) to $15.00 per hour from $12.55 per hour.

Tianay Amat Interim Superintendent of Schools