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December 04 2017
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CINCINNATI, OHIO
PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
December 04, 2017
Table of Contents
Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912
Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912
Report of the Policy Committee November 6, 2017 . . . . . . . . . 912
Revised Report of the Student Achievement Committee November 17, 2017 . . . 919
Report of the Finance Committee November 21, 2017 . . . . . . . . 924
Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931
Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 932
A Resolution to Appoint a Representative to the Ohio School Boards Association Board
of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
932
Revised Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 5820.01 – Student Involvement in
School Board Decision Making . . . . . . . . . . . . .
933
Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes . . . . . . . . . . 934
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Amended Appropriations Resolution . . . . . . . 934
A Resolution Requesting Authority from the Hamilton County Budget Commission to
File a Modified Tax Budget for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year . . . . . . .
937
Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . .
1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 939
2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947
Report of the Treasurer
I. Agreement(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 956
II. Payment(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 957
III. Award of Purchase Order(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 958
IV. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 958
V. Board Assignment(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 958
VI. Depository Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 959
VII. Then and Now Certificate(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 959
VIII. Community Reinvestment Act Agreement(s) . . . . . . . . 960
IX. Donation(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961
X. Grant Award(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 962
XI. Award of Contract(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963
XII. Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 964
Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965
Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965
December 04 912 2017
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, December 04 at 7:27 p.m.,
President Copeland-Dansby in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Copeland-Dansby.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Timmons, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
Superintendent Laura Mitchell was present.
MINUTES APPROVED
Ms. Jones moved and Mrs. Hoffman second that the minutes of the following meetings be approved without reading, copies of said minutes
having been distributed to members and made available to the public and news media on December 5, 2017.
Regular Board Meeting – November 1, 2017
Special Public Meeting – November 16, 2017
Passed viva voce.
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
The Policy Committee met on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the
Board Office Conference Room.
Policy 7560.01 – Creation of High Quality Schools
Daniel Hoying, General Counsel
The Policy Committee followed up on the assignment on October 9, 2017 from the full Board to address conditions for terminating a contract
of a district charter or community school partnership, and review of any established parameters or procedures for adopting new programs into
existing schools.
Mr. Hoying informed the group that language regarding the termination of a contract with a charter or community school appropriately states
that “at this annual review, the Board may also consider any grounds in its sponsorship or partnership contract for terminating the
sponsorship or partnership.” This language shall be included in all partnership and sponsorship contracts, along with the specific
grounds for termination. An annual review of progress, or lack thereof, for any contract shall be performed.
December 04 913 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Regarding the adoption of new programs within existing schools, Mr. Hoying informed the Committee about Policy 2250 – Curriculum
Initiatives, which incorporates procedures for innovative program designs.
ACTION: Mr. Hoying will review procedures as currently written and update Policy 2250 with revised language in support of
implementing and incorporating new programs within existing schools, as needed.
Policy Alignment Structure for CPP/CPS Partnership
Stephanie Byrd, Cincinnati Pre-School Promise; Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood; Daniel Hoying, General
Counsel
The Committee discussed the need for a policy structure that aligns CPP’s policies with those of CPS, as required by the district’s legal
mandates. As reported by Ms. Broadnax and Ms. Byrd, the intent is to identify which CPS policies are required by Federal and State
guidelines, particularly as it pertains to financial and legal obligations. A review of specific policies, relative to CPP, has been initiated.
Assistant Superintendent Broadnax reported that the Policy Committee would be beneficial in helping to guide the work and use
the Master Agreement as a starting point in identifying appropriate policies.
Mr. Hoying informed the group about the Board’s Resolution Declaring a Shared Vision and Plan for Preschool Promise that was passed
on August 2, 2016. The document includes language, outlined in the Master Agreement, as follows:
“All contracts and funds disbursed for preschool expansion shall comply with Board Policies; including Board Policy 2255
Equity and Excellence in Education; Board Policy 6450 Equal and Fair Opportunity in Contract Employment and
Business Opportunities; and Board Policy 6320.03 Local Business Enterprise Initiative.”
Other policy considerations include:
Enrollment
Financial policies, i.e., expense reporting; carryovers (currently in draft), etc.
Tuition Assistance (manual developed by CPP)
Quality Improvement (manual developed by CPP)
Rules that govern CPP as a public body (e.g., Sunshine Laws)
Ms. Byrd stated that not all CPP policies are required to align with CPS.
The Committee recommended beginning review of equity, enrollment and financial policies to identify which ones are relevant to CPP.
The review should also include rules that govern CPP as a public body (e.g., Sunshine Laws).
Ms. Jones reported that the Policy Committee’s role will be to help establish the structure (i.e, identify where the policies are aligned). The
Committee will focus on the flow and not assist in writing the specific policies.
ACTION: The Committee recommended that enrollment, equity, financial and open meeting policies be prioritized for review.
Mrs. Broadnax and Mr. Hoying will review and search for the appropriate policies.
ACTION: The Policy Committee, on a continuous basis will update CPP on CPS relevant policies as revised.
ACTION: Mrs. Broadnax and Mr. Hoying will report back to the Committee once they have processed and gathered
the necessary information
December 04 914 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Policy 5120 – Enrollment in Neighborhood Elementary Schools
Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Trimble-Oliver updated the Committee on the following data for students who live in the neighborhood but are out of the
boundary area. The report is done by school, grade level and provides rationale for out of neighborhood attendance.
Please find attached at the end of this Policy Committee report, a copy of the data: Count of Students Attending out of Neighborhood Area.
ACTION: Due to the high numbers of out of neighborhood area students at Kilgour and Rockdale, the Committee
advised Assistant Superintendent to invite the principals of those schools to discuss enrollment at their schools.
Ms. Jones also recommended that full Board conversation take place about the implications of the enrollment
numbers.
Ms. Trimble-Oliver reviewed the following Magnet Lottery Diversity Analysis for Kindergarten with the Committee.
ACTION: Data on pre-school will be reported at next meeting.
December 04 915 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Policy 5201 – Truancy
Daniel Hoying, General Counsel
Mr. Hoying reported that the District is participating in a Pilot for House Bill 410, the Ohio Family and Children First Cabinet
Council’s Multidisciplinary Truancy Team Pilot Program to address truancy. In December of 2016, the Ohio General Assembly passed
House Bill 410 to encourage and support a preventative approach to excessive absences and truancy.
Mr. Hoying informed the Committee that the policy is consistent with the Ohio Department of Education’s guidance on absenteeism and
truancy. There are no recommendations for changes to the policy at this time.
ACTION: The policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Student Voice in Policy
Elisa Hoffman, Policy Committee member; Daniel Hoying, General Counsel
Mr. Hoying presented a draft of a new policy on Student Voice for review and feedback of the Committee.
The meeting with the Student group, scheduled later this month, is intended to finalize the work of this initiative.
ACTION: The Policy Committee will meet with the Student group on November 28 and provide them with an opportunity for
feedback on the policy.
December 04 916 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
(cont.)
PreSchool Workforce Development Committee (WDC)
Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood; Stephanie Byrd, Cincinnati Pre-School Promise; Daniel Hoying, General
Counsel
This discussion is an update of previous reports of the Pre-School Workforce Development Committee (WDC) regarding the policy
implications of the issue of living wage.
Ms. Broadnax reported that CPP has initiated a study to gather data regarding the landscape for a cost of quality discussion related to
living wage parity and teacher pipeline.
Ms. Byrd also informed the Committee that this study is slated to be completed by the end of year 2017.
ACTION: The Committee will review, with CPP, the results of the study, once completed, and determine potential policy
implication as related to the work of the WDC. Update will occur in approximately three months.
Other Business
PFLAG Memo
Mr. Hoying reported that the memo has been reviewed by a variety of groups, including Equality Ohio. The document will be sent to
principals after feedback has been received. Equality Ohio’s work is broad and focuses on multiple aspects of LGBTQ equality in Ohio.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Policy Committee Staff Liaisons
Carolyn Jones, Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel
Elisa Hoffman Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development
Lannis Timmons Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources
Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
December 04 917 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
(cont.)
December 04 918 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
The Policy Committee met on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Mayerson Academy, 2650 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, OH,
45219, Banquet Room.
Student Voice
Committee members continued working with about 40 CPS high school students to build out a program to authentically incorporate
students’ perspectives into the practice, decisions and policy making of the board.
The agenda was as follows:
Discussed the Difference between Governance and Management
o The Role of the Board and the Administration
Provided feedback on a draft of the new Student Voice policy:
New Policy 5820.01 Student Involvement in Decision Making
The Board of Education values student involvement in the decision-making process and shall establish a program for students
to have a voice in Board decisions. The program shall include representation of students in grades 7-12 from all the District’s high
schools. The program shall provide an opportunity for students to report their interests directly to the Board of Education and
for the Board to seek input directly from students.
The Board encourages and welcomes student participation in Board meetings and committee hearings. Students are always
welcome to participate in the Hearing of the Public portion of meetings.
The Board also supports existing programs and opportunities for students to provide input to the District’s administration.
Existing programs that give students an opportunity to communicate with administrators include but are not limited to the Student
Advisory Council, M.O.R.E. program, Peer Leadership Collaborative, and the Student Athletic Leadership Conference.
ACTION: After the students provided two pieces of feedback on the draft policy, the Committee and students agreed
with the updated draft policy and will recommend approval of the policy at the December 4, 2017 Board meeting.
The Committee also invited students to attend the meeting to present the policy to the board.
Reviewed Areas of Agreement that were discussed at the October 9, 2017 Policy Committee Meeting
Conducted Small Group Discussions to work out program details
Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How will students at your school be chosen to participate in the school committee?
2. How will representatives from your school committee be chosen to participate in the monthly
district-wide (interschool) discussions?
3. Should representatives be at all Board meetings, including committee meetings? (Remember
that is Monday at 6:30, Wednesday at 11:00, and 3 committee meetings- finance, student
achievement, policy) If so, how would you decide who attends? What is their role?
4. How often will school committees meet? Is it just their monthly meeting? Do they need to
meet after the monthly interschool meeting to hear what happened there?
5. The Board/committee chairs usually finalize agendas 3-7 days before a meeting. How would
we communicate topics to school committees? And how do school committees get topics they
want to discuss to the Board?
December 04 919 2017
REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE
Name the Program
Students suggested the following names for the program:
CPS Student Involvement Council
CPS Student Voice
CPS Teen Vision
CPS Our Schools, Our Voice
CPS House of Student-sentatives (Like House of Representatives, only for students)
CPS Student Public Affairs
CPS Student Administrators
CPS Student Board Administrators
Wrap-up and Next Steps
The Policy Committee will conduct an additional meeting to finalize the details and work towards launching the program in the
early months of 2018, provided the full Board passes the policy. The Committee will also update the student group after the
December 4, 2017 vote on the policy.
The meeting adjourned at 12:47 PM.
Policy Committee Staff Liaisons
Carolyn Jones, Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel
Elisa Hoffman Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development
Lannis Timmons Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources
Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
REVISED
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education
Center in the Board Office Conference Room.
ATTENDEES
Student Achievement Committee Members
Chairperson Eve Bolton, Member Elisa Hoffman
Administrators
Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent; Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood; Erin Heinrich, Blending Learning
Coordinator, Information Technology; Daniel Hoying, General Counsel; Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Isidore Rudnick,
Curriculum Manager
December 04 920 2017
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers
Jamie Beirne
Kendra Phelps
Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents
Anna Byers
General Counsel and Chair’s Update on Business Advisory Council (BIC)
Mr. Hoying informed the group about Ohio Revised Code 3313.82 Business Advisory Councils. The information has been in the code
since 1995. A portion of the code states:
“The board of education of each school district and the governing board of each educational service center shall appoint a
business advisory council, except that a school district that has entered into an agreement under section 3313.843 or 3313.845 of the
Revised Code to receive any services from an educational service center is not required to appoint a council if the school
district and educational service center agree that the educational service center's council will represent the business of the district.”
The council shall advise and provide the following recommendations to the board on matters specified by the board including, but
not necessarily limited to:
1. Employment skills and development of the curriculum to instill those skills.
2. Changes in the economy and in the job market.
3. Types of employment in which future jobs are most likely to be available.
4. Suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations, and
educational personnel.
The school board shall also determine the membership and organization of the council.
He also informed the Committee that in year 2017-2018, a new statute (3313.821 Standards for the operation of business advisory
councils) will require the Ohio Department of Education to establish standards for the operation of Business Advisory Councils that shall
include at least the following requirements:
(A) Each advisory council and the board of education or governing board that established it shall develop a plan by which the advisory
council shall advise the board of at least those matters specified by the board pursuant to section 3313.82 of the Revised Code.
(B) Each plan developed pursuant to division (A) of this section shall be filed with the department of education.
(C) Each business advisory council shall meet with its school board at least quarterly.
(D) Each business advisory council and its school board shall file a joint statement, not later than the first day of March of each
school year, describing how the school district or service center and its business advisory council has fulfilled their responsibilities
pursuant to this section and section 3313.82 of the Revised Code.
The Committee agreed that the council would be a natural fit with MyTomorrow. They also advised the Administration to review the
organizational makeup and membership of the Business-Education Connectivity Council (BECC) for possible expansion to
carry out the responsibilities the BIC, instead of creating a new group.
ACTION: The SAC agreed with the concept of the Business Advisory Council and will recommend the Policy Committee draft a
policy for the Council. Policy Committee member Elisa Hoffman will make this recommendation at the December 4, 2017 Regular meeting.
December 04 921 2017
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
General Counsel’s update on the Board’s role in curriculum and textbook
Mr. Hoying discussed with the Committee the following Ohio Revised Code 3313.21 Authority of school board over selection of
instructional materials and curriculum:
(A) The board of education of each school district shall be the sole authority in determining and selecting all of the following to be
used in the schools under its control:
(1) Textbooks, pursuant to section 3329.08 of the Revised Code, and reading lists;
(2) Instructional materials; and
(3) Academic curriculum.
(B) The board of education of each school district may permit educators to create instructional materials, including textbooks, that are
consistent with the curriculum adopted by the district board for use in the educators' classrooms.
(C) Nothing in this section is intended to promote or encourage the utilization of any particular text or source material on a statewide basis.
He also reviewed Board Policies: 2210 – Curriculum Development; 2510 – Adoption of Textbooks and 2520 – Selection of Instructional
Materials and Equipment.
ACTION: The SAC will continue discussion on how the Board’s role can be expanded around curriculum and textbooks; the status of
curriculum; what role the community plays in adopting curriculum and textbooks; what is the “program” for each school. Curriculum and
textbooks will be added as an agenda item on a monthly basis.
Ms. Amat will rotate curriculum managers on a monthly basis to attend the SAC meeting for them to provide an update on curriculum.
ACTION: The Committee recommended the need for a full board discussion about how to create a partnership for the Board
and the Superintendent in adopting textbooks and curriculum.
Arts Curriculum
Ms. Amat informed the Committee that the focus of the presentation is to update the Committee on the variety of Art programs that are
available after school, as well as to ensure that offering of the Arts is equitable throughout the District.
Dr. Rudnick reviewed a graph of after school art programs offered at the various schools. The document also contained a list of
organizations in Cincinnati offering after school programs at CPS.
The after school arts programming at CPS is currently offered by a combination of the following:
CPS Teachers (Schedule E Contract)
Cincinnati Organizations (approximately 43)
Individual Artists from the community (after cleared background checks and CPS badge)
Approved parent vouchers (after cleared background checks and CPS badge)
Dr. Rudnick reported that he is working towards a more even spread of the arts being available at all of the schools. He also reported that
parents pay for their children to participate in some of the programs.
ACTION: Dr. Rudnick will provide the Committee with a report on which schools charge fees for after-school arts and which do not.
December 04 922 2017
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Dr. Rudnick emphasized the need to assist schools who have only one or zero opportunities for the arts.
Opportunity needs to be at the level of what other schools are getting. He also put emphasis on ensuring that art is equitable at the elementary
schools.
Dr. Rudnick’s recommendations for inclusion are as follows:
Step 1 (Most Urgent): Secure CPS funding for the nine schools who currently either do not have after school arts activities or just one.
This includes: Cheviot, Leap Academy, Midway, Pleasant Hill Academy, Roll Hill Academy, Shroder High School, Spencer Center,
Taft Elementary School and Westwood.
Step 2: Work to secure CPS funding for the remaining eight schools that have limited after school arts Activities (3 or less), including:
AMIS, College Hill Fundamental Academy, Covedale, Dater High School, Hays-Porter, Hughes STEM High School, Rockdale Academy
and Western Hills University High School.
Step 3: Work to increase the equity of after school arts programming in relation to after school athletics at the high school level and work
to increase the equity of after school arts programming at the elementary school level.
Dr. Rudnick reported that he worked with Resource Coordinators (RC) in providing the information contained in his report and that they
are very involved in the arts at their schools.
He also reported Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC) has a presence in several of the schools and is interested in expanding their presence
in the arts at the schools.
ACTION: Ms. Amat and Dr. Rudnick will reach out to Brian Leshner, Executive Director for ABC, to discuss what funding
needs to be created in-order to work with the District. The SAC will invite Mr. Leshner to a Committee meeting to involve
him in the conversation. This will be an item of priority.
Ms. Phelps recommended doing presentations about art programs that are offered in the schools. She also recommended doing demonstrations
of the arts during the presentations.
ACTION: Ms. Bolton advised to explore putting together an arts package that includes various types of arts and extracurriculars
that sum up what is being offered at the schools. This could be used as a baseline. “Think big, scale fast.”
ACTION: Dr. Rudnick highlighted the following schools as the focus of priority in getting arts implemented at these locations:
Midway, Pleasant Hill, Roll Hill, Shroder High School, Taft High School, and Westwood. He will reach out
to the arts organizations to work on getting them to offer arts into the schools
ACTION: Ms. Amat will provide the Committee with a list of schools that have art and music, and which ones do not.
ACTION: Dr. Rudnick will update the Committee at the February SAC meeting on his assignments.
He will also do an overview of the Fine Arts curriculum. His presentation will be presented to the full Board at a future
meeting.
ACTION: Ms. Amat will update the Committee on Career and College at the December 11, 2017 SAC meeting.
December 04 923 2017
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
This presentation and discussion represents the continuation of the equity in arts programming conducted by the Student Achievement
Committee.
Usage of Schoology – Erin Heinrich, Blended Learning Coordinator
Ms. Heinrich informed the Committee about the usage of school for the months of September and October 2017. Usage was as follows:
Average Monthly Student Logins – 21,785
Average Monthly Student Assignment Submissions – 61,477
Average Monthly Teacher Logins – 2554
Average Monthly Parent Logins – 1219
Average Monthly Test/Quiz Submissions – 61,513
Average Monthly Discussion Posts – 12,121
Ms. Heinrich reported that she is working on ways to get parent usage up.
She also reported that Schoology is available for use by the District and that High Schools are using the tool more often as well as elementary
school teachers.
ACTION: Ms. Heinrich will provide use of Schoology data by building and update the Committee at the December 11, 2017 SAC
meeting
ACTION: Ms. Amat will present Performance Matters Platform, a resource for teachers at the December 11, 2017 SAC meeting.
OSBA Updates from Capital Conference Topics – Committee Chairperson Eve Bolton
Ms. Bolton will update the Committee about the topics at the December 11, 2017 Student Achievement Committee meeting.
Superintendent Evaluation
Committee Chairperson Bolton will meet with Superintendent Mitchell regarding her evaluation document in order to create a timeline.
Date and Outline for Community Conversations on later Starts for High Schools – Administration
Ms. Bolton reported that Pat Neal-Miller is working on a community conversation to take place for either the first or second week in
February 2018.
The following was discussed as an outline or expectation of what would occur at the meeting:
Step 1: Presentation of the research, why and how.
Emphasis on half of CPS High Schools currently implementing later start times.
How have other districts handled?
Identify problems that need to be solved; budget, financial, transportation.
Breakout Sessions on problems that need to be overcome.
Ms. Byers reported that a meeting is planned with City Council on November 30 to discuss planning a Hack-A-Thon in late January
or February 2018.
December 04 924 2017
REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
The hack-a-thon is to present patterns of transportation data of students.
ACTIONS: Board staff provide the Committee with the common feeder schools to the high schools.
Board staff provide the Committee with the early and later start high schools.
Board staff provide a contact list of elementary school principals.
ACTION: The SAC will continue discussion of the Community Conversation at the December 11 SAC meeting.
ACTION: The SAC advised to schedule an ACES meeting in February 2018 to discuss housing and mobility.
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.
Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons
Eve Bolton, Chair Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent
Elisa Hoffman Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent
Daniel Minera, absent
Mrs. Hoffman moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in
the Board Conference Room.
ATTENDEES
Finance Committee Members
Chairperson Melanie Bates, Eve Bolton, Carolyn Jones
Administrators
Dan Hoying, General Counsel; Trina Levins, Director – Fiscal Services; Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Paul McDole, Director – Human
Resources; Bill Moehring, Chief Operating Officer; Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor; Laura Sanregret, Teacher, Dater Montessori
and CPS representative on CPP Board; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer; Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer
Focused Capital Solutions, LLC
Nan Cahall, Managing Director
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers
Angel Green
Kearney and Kearney
Eric Kearney, CEO, President
Amberley Village
Scot F. Lahrmer, Village Manager
December 04 925 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents
David Brenner, Tom Conlan
Governmental Relations Update
Ms. Cahall and Mr. Kearney were present and updated the Committee about the following projects:
o 11-14-17 CPS Meetings with Superintendent Laura Mitchell, Board Member Melanie Bates and Board Member Carolyn Jones and
Legislator Leaders in Columbus.
Coffee Attendees
Representative Andrew Brenner, Chairman, House Education Committee
Representative Tom Brinkman, House District 27
Representative Adam Miller, Ranking Minority Member Finance Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education
Senator Vernon Sykes, Vice Chair, Finance: Primary & Secondary Education
Senator Charleta Tavares, Senate Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Cecil Thomas, Assistant Minority Whip, Senate District 9
Senator Steve Wilson, Senate District 7
Representative Bigid Kelly Staff Hope Lang, House District 31
Mr. Andy DePalma, COS, House Minority Leadership
Representative Alicia Reece Staff, District 33
Individual Meetings
Senator Larry Obhof, President of the Ohio Senate
Representative Andrew Brenner, Chair, House Education & Career Readiness Committee
Representative Dan Ramos, Member, House Education & Career Readiness Committee
Representative Bill Blessing, Member, Finance: Primary & Secondary Education Subcommittee, District 29
Press Conference with Senator Peggy Lehner, Chair, Senate Education
Introduction of the SAFE Act
o Breakfast with SW Ohio Legislators
Need to identify a new date
Ms. Cahall reported that the meetings went will on November 14 in Columbus. She shared that the recognition CPS is getting for its
innovation and leadership is most encouraging.
Committee member Bolton reported that Governor Kasich spoke during one of the sessions at the Ohio School Boards Association
(OSBA) Capital Conference. He highlighted the following things that CPS is already doing and/or doing well:
Guidance Counselors at Every High School
Mental Health Services at Every School
Drug Abuse Counseling/Services
Business Councils for All Districts
Marietta School District – doing well with career skills
Ms. Bolton recommended connecting with the Governor’s office and inviting him to visit schools and programs at CPS.
Treasurer Wagner shared that she received an email from OSBA asking her to provide testimony on November 28, 2017 regarding
House Bill 200. She will forward the email to the Committee and Ms. Cahall and Mr. Kearney.
Committee Chair Bates questioned if the Board has a position that can guide Treasurer Wagner. Ms. Wagner will create a financial impact
statement on the position, and will then send to the full Board. Once the full Board agrees on the position, she will be able to testify on the
financial impact of the bill.
December 04 926 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) Updates
Stephanie Byrd, Interim Executive Director, Cincinnati Preschool Promise, emailed the Committee on November 20, 2017 to report that CPP
will not be able to attend the Finance Committee meeting on November 21, 2017. She reported that updated information on CPP activities
was sent to Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, last Friday to include in the weekly update. She will not have a CPP update this week
due to the holiday. The policy on Unspent Funds was tabled this month and will be reviewed by the CPP Finance Committee at its next
meeting.
Village of Amberly – Tax Increment Financing
Scot F. Lahrmer, Village Manager
Dan Hoying, General Counsel
Dan Hoying introduced Scot F. Lahrmer to the Committee. Amberley Village submitted a proposal for a tax abatement to CPS. It is a
30-year Tax Increment Financing agreement for a Mercy Health development project along Ronald Reagan Highway.
Mr. Hoying reported that Dave DiMuzio, outside counsel for CPS, and Ken Dietz, consultant, have reviewed the proposed agreement. Both
estimate that the District will be made whole by the 32.68 percent service payments in lieu of taxes throughout the life of the TIF. There
will be no deferment.
Mr. Lahrmer reported the Village Council plans to take action at its meeting on December 11, 2017.
ACTION: The Committee agreed with the TIF agreement and will recommend approval at the December 4, 2017 Regular Board meeting.
Supplier Diversity Update
Trina Levins, Director - Fiscal Services
Rod Trombley, Executive Services Corp of Cincinnati
Trina Levins and Rod Trombley reported to the Committee the results of the CPS Vendor Analysis, with the following objectives:
Research and collect data for CPS vendors/consultants for Minority-owned, Woman-owned, Locally-owned, and Small businesses.
Analyze CPS vendors for utilization of Minority-owned, Woman-owned, Locally-owned, and Small businesses.
Review totals based on number of businesses and dollars.
Vendors were classified as businesses and consultants (individuals).
Background - Comparison
CPS-Vendors CPS-Contracts
Number of years in study 3 2
Number of Vendors in study 4,594 302
Total Dollar Spend $447,684M $199,847M
NOTE: CPS-Vendors Dollars are actual dollars spent; CPS-Contracts Dollars are contract dollars, where a contract could
be multiple years.
December 04 927 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Study Results-Number of Vendors
CPS-Businesses CPS-Individuals TOTAL
# Total % # Total % # Total %
Minority-Owned 427 3,265 13.1% 401 734 54.7% 828 3,999 20.7%
Woman-Owned 661 3,329 19.9% 446 710 62.8% 1,107 4,039 27.4%
Locally-Owned 1,557 3,463 44.5% 595 649 91.7% 2,152 4,112 52.3%
Small Businesses 1,347 3,460 38.9% 755 755 100% 2,102 4,215 49.9%
Note: CPS-vendor may fall into more than one category
Study Results-Dollars vs Vendor Comparison
$ (M) % # %
Minority-Owned $35,519 8.0% 828 20.7%
Woman-Owned $35,759 8.0% 1,107 27.4%
Locally-Owned $258,808 57.9% 2,152 52.3%
Small Businesses $46,513 10.4% 2,102 49.9%
Summary of Conclusions:
Number of vendors is a better indicator for diversity analysis versus vendor dollars.
Large vendor dollar business purchases can greatly affect diversity statistics.
The top 5 vendors represent $189,855M, or 46 percent of total Vendor purchases.
Regarding vendors size, the majority of CPS vendors used for Minority-owned and Woman-owned businesses are Small businesses.
Individuals used as consultants/vendors had a very high utilization of woman and minority resources. Woman – 62.8 percent;
Minority – 54.7 percent.
It is recommended that comparisons be made with other large school districts on diversity procurement statistics. For example,
Columbus City Schools has a goal of 20 percent.
Ms. Levins reported that the CPS vendor database will be updated with the results, and the internal process will also be updated.
Treasurer Wagner shared that they plan to compare the diversity statistics with the City of Cincinnati and Council of the Great City Schools.
ACTION: Supplier Diversity Update will be added to the Finance Committee Workplan, reported semiannually.
Marketing Plan for Closing Charter Schools
Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer
As reported at last month’s Committee meeting, Ms. Cahall informed the group that ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow) will be
closing in December 2017, and Superintendent Mitchell reported that the District is targeting those students to offer them enrollment options
into the District.
Lauren Worley presented to the Committee the plan to recruit and enroll the 335 CPS students who are enrolled at ECOT. The goal is to
create a memorable and positive experience for ECOT parents as we aim to recruit and enroll their students at CPS.
Ms. Worley stated that parents who have enrolled their students at an online school have chosen that path for a reason and will want to
keep their children in an online school. Therefore, Cincinnati Digital Academy (CDA) would be a good option. Research is being done
with CDA parents to determine:
Why did they choose CDA?
What benefits are they experiencing for their students?
What could enhance their experience?
How willing are they to recommend CDA to other parents?
December 04 928 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
The Committee said the orientation process should be as easy as possible. Ms. Worley agreed and said they are working on the process
and will report more soon.
CDA is considered a Magnet School, however, in practice is treated more as a Neighborhood School. The Committee discussed the
possibility of formally changing status from a Magnet School to a Virtual Neighborhood School.
Treasurer Financial Updates
As the meeting time was running short, Ms. Wagner stated that her report was provided to the Committee as written.
Monthly and Year-to-Date Revenue and Expenditures
The following information is for General Fund monthly statements through October 2017.
Revenues - $27M higher than the previous year, $23M due to new levy collections and $11.6M Property Tax Allocation received in
October rather than November/December in the previous year.
Expenditures - $63.8M higher than the previous year, due to preschool expansion and growth in enrollment related expenses.
Also the schoolwide transfer was booked each month whereas in previous years, the transfer did not begin until November.
Preschool Expansion Financial Report: (New)
Payroll coding corrections to be reflected in November.
Tuition Assistance Calculations – draft
Schoolwide Pool (Fund 598):
Revenues – $53.1M of anticipated $197.9M (26.8%)
Expenditures – $53.1M of anticipated $199.3M (26.6%)
State & Federal Grants Summary:
State Federal Combined
Beg. Cash 160,203.97 9,033,883.07 9,194,087.04
Receipts YTD 3,964,457.09 12,970,765.51 16,935,222.60
Expenditures YTD 4,566,053.08 24,059,501.70 28,625,554.78
Encumbrances 807,480.30 7,215,992.64 8,023,472.94
Unencumbered Cash (1,248,872.32) (9,270,845.76) (10,519,718.08)
Estimated Receipts $ 13,671,919.17 $40,419,300.73 $ 54,091,219.90
% Received of total 29.0% 32.1% 31.3%
Note: Federal fund estimated receipts include 15 months of estimated resources due to carryover funds.
December 04 929 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreements
The following Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreements will be submitted in the Treasurer’s Report for Board approval at the December 4, 2017
Regular Board meeting.
Agreement Years of
Agreement
Estimated Annual
Revenue
Estimated Total Agreement Revenue
(A.) Morgan Apartments
12-years
$66,139.14
$793,669.63
Description: the improvements made to the real property located at 19-27 W. Clifton Ave., 53 E. Clifton Avenue, 1900
Vine Street, 1902-1904 Vine Street, and 2 E. McMicken Avenue in the Over the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in
connection with the remodeling of existing buildings into 48 residential units and approximately 1,690 square feet of
commercial space.
(B.) OH-UC Holdings 15-years $41,890.29 $6,478,354.3667
Description: the improvements made to the real property located at 424 Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood of
Cincinnati in connection with the construction of a residential apartment building located on such real property.
(C.) 1415 Republic LLC 12-years $2,988.46 $35,861.52
Description: improvements made to the real property located at 1413 and 1415 Republic Street in the Over-the-Rhine
neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of the existing building thereon into approximately
3,400 square feet of office space.
As part of the Preschool Expansion, it is the Treasurer’s responsibility to provide financial reports to Cincinnati Preschool Promise.
Ms. Wagner prepared the following methodology, which will be used for the November statements, which will be published in December
December 04 930 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Unspent Funds Policy for CPP
The Committee discussed the CPP Carryover Policy Summary presented by Treasurer Wagner.
The policy is to provide guidance on how CPP will handle situations with funds that were budgeted for CPP’s use but remained
unspent and unaccrued for at the end of the budget period.
Ms. Wagner informed the Committee that she reached out to David Yost, Ohio Auditor of State, on what their requirements are on
unspent dollars. The Auditor advised to set an agreed limit of funds to avoid an excessive cash balance. Unspent funds would be returned
to CPS’ General Fund. Treasurer Wagner reported that any unspent amount over $700,000 will revert back to CPS.
The Finance Committee has concerns about this policy and questioned if the new budget will be reduced by the amount of any carryover.
Mrs. Wagner reported that CPP will be considering this policy again on December 21 at the next CPP Finance Committee meeting.
Other Business
Depository Agreements
Treasurer Wagner reported that there will be five depository agreements included in the Treasurer’s Report at the December 4, 2017
Regular Board meeting.
December 04 931 2017
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Audit Committee Appointments and Charter
Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor, reported that the Audit Committee met on October 24, 2017 and recommended the following
individuals be appointed with the standard three-year terms to begin on January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020:
Jennifer Couser Christine Fisher Carol Lawrence Clarice Warner
The Audit Committee also recommended approval of the drafted changes to the Audit Committee Charter to outline the process of appointing
future members, soliciting additional appointees, and how to clarify the selection process.
ACTION The Committee agreed with the recommendations of the Audit Committee and will submit for approval both the appointments
to the Audit Committee and the revised Audit Committee Charter at the December 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting – December 19, 2017
The following agenda items will be carried over to the December Finance Committee meeting:
Update from Reconciliation Specialist
Assumptions on Which Budget is Based
Professional Development for Paraprofessionals
The meeting adjourned at 1:28 PM
Finance Committee Staff Liaisons
Melanie Bates, Chair Laura Mitchell, Superintendent
Eve Bolton Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer
Carolyn Jones Bill Moehring, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Finance Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Martha Holding Jennings Foundation Awards – Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Recipients: Rebeka Beach, Director,
Project Connect; Leslie Hattemer, School Counselor, Taft Information Technology High School
2. Vision 2020 Academic – Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent; Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent
December 04 932 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:
1. Kara Hill CANS-Clifton Area Neighborhood School Advisory Group
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) provides that the OSBA Board of Trustees shall
include one representative from each of the six districts in Ohio with the largest pupil enrollment; and
WHEREAS, each representative must be a school board member appointed by action of the Board of Education for a term of one
year; and
WHEREAS, serving as the District’s representative for the OSBA Board of Trustees automatically warrants an appointment to
becoming a member of the OSBA regional committee for the Southwest region; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Cincinnati Board of Education appoints Melanie Bates as its representative
to the 2018 OSBA Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education recognizes the appointment of Melanie Bates becoming
a member of the OSBA regional committee for the Southwest region.
Ericka Copeland-Dansby, President
Melanie Bates, Vice President
Eve Bolton
Elisa Hoffman
Carolyn Jones
Daniel Minera
A. Chris Nelms
President Copeland-Dansby moved and Ms. Jones seconded the motion A Resolution to Appoint a Representative to the Ohio School Boards
Association Board of Trestees be approved.
Ayes: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
December 04 933 2017
REVISED
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW BOARD POLICY:
5820.01 – STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL BOARD DECISION MAKING
WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee was assigned to investigate the expansion of opportunities for
students to have input and involvement in School Board decision making; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee conducted a thorough review of student involvement in School Board decision making in
other school districts and held multiple meetings with student representatives to gain their input on the addition of a Student Involvement
policy; and
WHEREAS, Cincinnati Board of Education has determined that the addition of a Board Policy is needed to increase student
involvement in School Board decision making; and
WHEREAS, Board Policy 5820.01 Student Involvement in School Board Decision Making has been drafted and reviewed by
the Board Policy Committee, reviewed by student representatives, and recommended for adoption by the full Board of Education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education adopts Board Policy 5820.01 – Student
Involvement in School Board Decision Making as written; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 5820.01 – Student Involvement in
School Board Decision Making will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public
Schools Education Center.
Elisa Hoffman
Mrs. Hoffman moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion A Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 5820.01 – Student Involvement in
School Board Decision Making be approved.
Ayes: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
December 04 934 2017
A RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT OF TAXES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District of Cincinnati, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That the Auditor and Treasurer of Hamilton County, Ohio, are hereby requested respectively to draw and pay
to the Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, upon written request of Jennifer M. Wagner,
Treasurer/CFO, in accordance with Section 321.34, O.R.C. money derived from taxes or other sources payable by law to the County Treasurer,
to the account of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, and lawfully applicable for the purpose of any funds due
in any settlement in 2018.
Advance tax monies received prior to July 1, 2018 are designated as revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and are not
available for appropriation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 unless included in the Five Year Forecast.
SECTION 2. That the Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District shall forward to the County
Auditor a certified copy of this Resolution.
Carolyn Jones
Ms. Jones moved and Mrs. Hoffman seconded the motion A Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes be approved.
Ayes: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the FY 2017-2018 Permanent Appropriations Resolution was adopted by the Board on June 26, 2017 and;
WHEREAS, the amounts appropriated at those times were based on the then current estimate of revenues and expenditures for the
funds then established, and
WHEREAS, an updated analysis of revenue and expenditures analysis has been conducted on all District funds which
found that appropriations adjustments were needed, and
WHEREAS, the adjustments are required to conform to the relevant sections of the Revised Code governing appropriations
and expenditures of funds, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 to reflect the current estimate of
revenues and expenditures for the following funds, not in excess of the most recent Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources issued
by the Hamilton County Budget Commission;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, that to provide for the
current and anticipated expenditures of the following funds during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, appropriations are hereby
amended and appropriated as follows:
December 04 935 2017
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
(cont.)
Fund - Description
6/26/2017
Change 1
12/4/2017
Permanent
Appropriation
Amended
Appropriation
001 - General Fund 588,240,839.38 32,247.75 588,273,087.13
Special Revenue Funds
018 - Public School Support Fund 297,288.75 200,000.00 497,288.75
019 - Other Grant Fund 6,816,315.26 0.00 6,816,315.26
034 - Classroom Fac Maintenance Fund 4,300,673.00 0.00 4,300,673.00
300 - District Managed Stud Act Fund 4,181,276.23 500,000.00 4,681,276.23
401 - Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund 11,327,804.87 -445,564.44 10,882,240.43
432 - Management Information System 0.00 0.00 0.00
439 - Public School Preschool Fund 1,996,000.00 514,378.14 2,510,378.14
440 - Entry Year Programs 0.00 0.00 0.00
461 - Voc Ed Enhancement Fund 27,000.00 15,622.42 42,622.42
463 - Alternative Schools Fund 186,993.25 -170,010.06 16,983.19
466 - Straight A Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fund - Description
6/26/2017
Change 1
12/4/2017
Permanent
Appropriation
Amended
Appropriation
Special Revenue Funds (cont.)
499 - Misc. State Grants Fund 133,600.00 6,846.04 140,446.04
501 - Adult Basic Education 1,050,052.10 159,353.93 1,209,406.03
506 – Race to the Top 0.00 0.00 0.00
512 - Impact Aid/SAFA 162,715.86 -27,917.36 134,798.50
516 - IDEA, Part B Spec Ed of H.C Fd 9,345,488.24 5,404,035.20 14,749,523.44
524 - Voc Ed: Carl D Perkins 1984 Fd 1,160,156.97 300,968.33 1,461,125.30
525 - Project Head-Start 3,340,395.45 413,725.09 3,754,120.54
533 - Title II D - Technology 0.00 0.00 0.00
536 - Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus A 0.00 3,121,609.76 3,121,609.76
537 - Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus G 0.00 42,000.00 42,000.00
551 - Title III - LEP 436,336.72 86,311.35 522,648.07
572 - Title I Disadv Children Fund 23,080,731.34 5,828,571.34 28,909,302.68
584 - Drug Free School Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00
587 - IDEA Presch Grant Handicap Fd 207,337.26 172,535.49 379,872.75
590 - Improving Teacher Quality Fund 2,164,104.10 2,702,728.84 4,866,832.94
598 - Schoolwide Building Program 197,849,050.62 0.00 197,849,050.62
599 - Misc, Federal Grant Fund 600,000.00 163,031.63 763,031.63
SUBTOTAL 268,663,320.02 18,988,225.70 287,651,545.72
December 04 936 2017
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
(cont.)
Debt Service
002 - Bond Retirement Fund 57,806,451.35 5,000,000.00 62,806,451.35
Capital Projects
003 - Permanent Improvement Fund 1,810,873.34 1,400,000.00 3,210,873.34
004 - Building Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
010 - Classroom Facilities Fund 581,922.40 0.00 581,922.40
SUBTOTAL 2,392,795.74 1,400,000.00 3,792,795.74
Endowment
008 - Endowment Fund 1,039,817.00 0.00 1,039,817.00
Enterprise
006 - Food Services Fund 27,566,219.00 1,500,000.00 29,066,219.00
009 - Uniform School Supplies Fund 1,073,447.00 0.00 1,073,447.00
011 - Rotary Special Services Fund 1,603,572.25 100,000.00 1,703,572.25
012 - Adult Education Fund 61,256.30 0.00 61,256.30
020 - Special Enterprise 0.00 0.00 0.00
SUBTOTAL 30,304,494.55 1,600,000.00 31,904,494.55
Fund - Description
6/26/2017
Change 1
12/4/2017
Permanent
Appropriation
Amended
Appropriation
Internal Service
014 - Internal Services Rotary Fund 1,564,010.84 50,000.00 1,614,010.84
021 - Intra-District Services 40,579,612.39 0.00 40,579,612.39
024 - Emp Ben Self Insurance Fund 62,305,000.00 0.00 62,305,000.00
SUBTOTAL 104,448,623.23 50,000.00 104,498,623.23
Agency Funds
022 - District Agency Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00
200 - Student Managed Activity Fund 415,752.00 0.00 415,752.00
SUBTOTAL 415,752.00 0.00 415,752.00
Special Purpose Trust Funds
007 - Special Trust Fund 957,038.00 0.00 957,038.00
GRAND TOTAL 1,054,269,131.27 27,070,473.45 1,081,339,604.72
Melanie Bates
December 04 937 2017
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
(cont.)
Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Amended Appropriations Resolution be approved.
Ayes: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORITY FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION TO FILE A
MODIFIED TAX BUDGET FOR THE 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, Section 5705.28 of the Ohio Revised Code requires a board of education to adopt an annual tax budget on or
before January 15th for the next succeeding fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Section 5705.281 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the county budget commission to waive the requirement
that a school district adopt a tax budget as provided under Section 5705.28 of the Ohio Revised Code, and instead authorize the
board of education to provide such information to the county budget commission as may be required by the commission to perform
its duties under Chapter 5705 of the Ohio Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Auditor has informed the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District (the
"Board of Education") that it is required to pass a Resolution authorizing the Treasurer of the Board of Education to make a request to
waive the requirement of the adoption of a tax budget, and instead request to file a modified tax budget in accordance with Section
5705.281 of the Ohio Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has utilized a modified tax budget in prior years and believes that its continued
use is advantageous since it provides additional information on the long-term financial plan of the District and utilizes a format that has
become familiar to the Board of Education and its community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cincinnati City School District Board of Education as follows:
Section 1. The Treasurer of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to request the ability to file a
modified tax budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. The Treasurer shall make said request by sending a letter addressed to the
Hamilton County Budget Commission and including a copy of this Resolution with the letter.
Section 2. The Treasurer of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to ensure the
Board of Education may utilize the modified tax budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.
Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning or related to the adoption of this
Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board, and all deliberations of this Board and any of its committees that resulted
in such formal actions were adopted in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Ohio
Revised Code.
Melanie Bates
December 04 938 2017
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORITY FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION TO FILE A
MODIFIED TAX BUDGET FOR THE 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR
(cont.)
Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion for A Resolution Requesting Authority from the Hamilton County Budget Commission
to File a Modified Tax Budget for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year be approved.
Ayes: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
A. RESIGNATION
B. CHANGE IN STATUS
C. APPOINTMENT
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
A. DEATH
B. RETIREMENT
C. RESIGNATION
D. DISMISSAL
E. APPOINTMENT
F. CHANGE IN STATUS
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGMENT
H. PROMOTION
December 04 939 2017
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.)
Kimberly R. Kendall Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons November 4
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 as
indicated.
Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)
Cierra T. Burns $48,664.38 November 16 Class III Sub $125.44
Michael A. Wendelin 28,750.52 (.40) November 15 Class III Sub 125.44
Continuing Contract Status from Limited Contract, effective 2017-18 school year
Dennis M. Miles
In Board proceedings of November 1, 2017, a Continuing Contract was approved for Dennis M. Michael. This action should be rescinded.
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 2017-18 school year, subject to the possession of a
teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education.
Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated.
Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)
Madeline L. Dobler $42,481.96 October 30
Substitute Teacher – Class III – $125.44 per day
Amanda David November 6 Sophia Kostoff December 5
Amber Davis December 5 Nicholas S. Meiners December 5
Tanya M. Fragale December 5 Samantha L. Rundo December 5
December 04 940 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Substitute Teacher - Retiree – $121.24 per day
Mary K. Reinke December 5
Substitute Teacher – Class I – $110.95 per day
Kathleen M. Keeling December 5
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned work
period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of
appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education.
Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.
The following teachers are serving in Lead Teacher/Team Leader/Content Innovation positions and are recommended for annual stipends as
designated by the position during the 2017-18 school year in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers working
.50% are indicated by a @. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.
Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend
Ashlee K. Cain Heather M. Johnson
Content Innovation Specialists - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend
Aisha N. Rudolph-Nurredin
The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 1st quarter class size overload for the 2017-18 school year.
Payment
will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S500-Staffing.
1st Qtr. Overload Pay
Krista R. Mertens 2450.00 Abigail Jo Weitzel 2160.00
The following are recommended for a stipend to for the 2017-18 school year. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.
M.O.R.E. Advisor - $2,250.00
Robert A. Moore*
December 04 941 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher-In-Charge - $43.05 per hour (extended employment rate)
Ethel Taylor – (SWP) -20 hours
Terri A. Ferguson*
Coordinating Teacher - $39.70 per hour (in-service rate)
Extended Learning Program Coordinator – Auxiliary Services – (Title I) – 30 hours
Karen C. Titsworth*
Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate)
SUTQ Binder Review – Early Childhood – (Federal Head Start) hours – 25 hours
Laura Coyne* Michelle K. Horning* Kimberly A. Russell*
Kimberley A. Dawson* Tracie L. Linville* Alisa D. Tucker*
Amy Renee Gunnells* Beatrice Mays*
Harlem Renaissance Writers Work – Chase – 15 hours
Teri B. D. Sindler
Visual Art/Science Integration – Chase – 8 hours
Amy Johnson
Music/Math Integration – Taft High – 20 hours
David Scott Gerard
Teacher - $32.33 per hour (in-service rate)
Food Handler Training – Early Childhood – (Preschool Tuition) – 2 hours
Patricia J. Bosken* Marielaine Osborne* Aubrie Anne Sole*
Amy Renee Gunnels* Sarita M. Poole* Samantha K. Tincher*
Buckeye Systems Maker Space Training – Career Tech – (Perkins) – 6 hours
Ronnda D. Cargile* Abigail Moninghoff* Tyler Perry*
Julius C. Keith* Jasmine C. Parham* Halla R. Shteiwi*
Teacher - Tutor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)
Extended Learning Program – South Avondale – (SWP) - 80 hours
Angenique C. Clifton* Michelle A. Langford* Beatrice Mays*
Lacy Gordon*
December 04 942 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)
Margaret M. Groeber 45 hours Sarah E. Poppe 40 hours
Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)
Delano Allen* 20 hours Pamela A. Logan* 72 hours
Lorenzo D. Engleman* 17 hours Erica M. Montgomery* 75 hours
Marquise Freeman* 25 hours Comecko R. Webber* 50 hours
Emily N. Hicks* 20 hours Rasheeda P. White* 80 hours
Tracey L. Jones* 205 hours Debora K. Wilson* 40 hours
Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)
Christa Tiffani Connors* 14 hours Vonita L. Herald* 45 hours
Monica Lynn Glover* 45 hours Janine L. Smith* 22 hours
In Board proceedings of October 23, 2017, Alexandra N. Unanue was approved to service as Content Innovation Specialist. At the request of
the principal, this action should be rescinded.
The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2017-18. Payment will be as provided under the
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount shown as maximum salary.
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates 50% time. Funding is from the General Fund.
The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives notice of non-reemployment for the ensuing school year.
Name School Position Amount
Jill E. Anspach Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run) 635.26
Sharon M. Bachman Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Health Club) 635.26
Jason E. Bailey Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Enterprise Club) 635.26
Holly Lynn Barger Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run) 635.26
Anthony E. Barkley Sands Montessori Elem Choral Director 698.78 #
Curtis A. Barnett Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Wrestling Co 1191.13
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Bus Monitor) 635.26
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Choral Director 698.78 #
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Instrumental Director 698.78 #
Janet L. Baxter College Hill Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run) 635.26
Mary C. Berns Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (ELL Coordinator) 635.26
Jacqueline M. Bonfield Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bowl) 317.63
Michael E. Cabral Dater High HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68
John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills MS Orchestra Director 1048.17 #
December 04 943 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills HS Orchestra Director 1746.98 #
John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 10th
Grade 873.49#
Richard J. Canter Walnut Hills HS Band Director 3176.30
Richard J. Canter Walnut Hills MS Band Director 952.88
Samuel C. Canty Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (ESL Coordinator) 635.26
Maria C. Chal Gamble Montessori HS Club Advisor (Gay/Straight Alliance Club) 635.26
Mike Collopy College Hill Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 635.26
Anna Grace Colyer Western Hills MS Volleyball Coach 714.68
Stephanie C. Cooper North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 635.26
Alicia C. Creighton Dater High MS Club Advisor (National Honor Society) 635.26
Jasmine S. Davis Hughes STEM MS Volleyball Coach 1429.35
Jamie L. Dell College Hill Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run) 635.26
Reina Dickey Walnut Hills MS Choral Director 952.88
Reina Dickey Walnut Hills HS Choral Director 1588.16
Reina Dickey Walnut Hills MS Choral Director (Concert Choir) 952.88
Alicia Duque-Calvache AMIS MS Club Advisor (Soccer Club) 635.26
Christopher T. Edelen Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (Zoo Club) 635.26
Jennifer S. Ehlers S.C.P.A. HS Class Advisor 9Th Grade 1472.23
Kathryn R. Fischer Hyde Park Elem Student Council Advisor 317.63
Tonya Marie Flannery AWL Elem Club Advisor (Academic Tutoring) 635.26
Brandi P. Foster Aiken High HS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2382.23
Julie J. Frampton Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 635.26
Thomas Q. Frank Gamble Montessori HS Stage Manager 1588.16
Thomas Q. Frank Gamble Montessori HS Club Advisor (Steel Drum Club) 317.63
Timothy E. Fuchtman College Hill Elem Club Advisor (Xylophone Club) 635.26
Chik Y. Fung Hartwell Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 635.26
Maria T. Gautier-Blaes AMIS MS Club Advisor (Spanish Club) 317.63
Jayma R. George Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 11Th Grade 555.85
David Scott Gerard Taft High HS Band Director 3176.30
Samantha Gerwe-Perkins Walnut Hills HS Yearbook Advisor 2222.54
Samantha Gerwe-Perkins Walnut Hills HS Newspaper Advisor 1746.98 #
Christopher A. Gibson Walnut Hills HS Orchestra Director 1588.16
Christopher A. Gibson Walnut Hills MS Orchestra Director 952.88
December 04 944 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Alishia D. Glover Woodward Hs Reserve Volleyball Coach 1588.14
Susan M. Grasso Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (IT Club) 635.26
Victoria A. Gray AMIS MS Club Advisor (Homework Club) 635.26
Katherine R. Groene Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run) 635.26
Kara Haddix Western Hills MS Volleyball Coach 714.68 @
Elita Hardy Aiken High HS Class Advisor 10th Grade 397.04 @
Elita Hardy Aiken High HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68 @
Elita Hardy Aiken High HS Class Advisor 11th Grade 555.85 @
Alaric A. Harris Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 10Th Grade 397.04
Andrea S. Havens Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 317.63
Megan K. Hodge Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 698.78 #
Rodger D. Horton Aiken High HS Head Freshman Football Coach 2938.10
Brian D. Huhtala Gamble Montessori Percussion Ensemble 952.88
Jeffrey K. Johnson Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (M.O.R.E. Club) 635.26
Tamara S. Johnson Virtual High HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68
Joanna E. Jones Woodford Elem Club Advisor (Writing Lab) 635.26
Loucresha Jones Woodford Elem Student Council Advisor 698.78 #
Julius C. Keith Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (NSBE Club) 317.63 @
Mildred E. Kennedy Hughes STEM HS Student Council 1222.87 #
Lawanda R. Kenny Bond Hill Elem Club Advisor (Cheerleader Club) 635.26
Maria I. Kitsinis Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 317.63
Maria I. Kitsinis Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Music Club) 635.26
John B. Lamping College Hill Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 635.26
Gloria J. Lane Gamble Montessori HS Club Advisor (Trip Coordinator) 635.26
Adam K. Lazar Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68
Edward T. Leborgne Walnut Hills HS Orchestra Director 794.08 @
Steven M. Lewis Sayler Park MS Athletic Coordinator 1588.16
Theresa McCall AMIS MS Club Advisor (Book Club) 635.26
Elizabeth A. McElroy Woodford Elem Club Advisor (Garden Club) 635.26
Kate M. McGreevy Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Arts Night Club) 317.63 @
Kate M. McGreevy Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 635.26 #
Jeannine McNeil Dater High HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68 @
Jeannine McNeil Dater High HS Club Advisor (Principal Club) 698.78 #
December 04 945 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Jeannine McNeil Dater High HS Club Advisor (Student Store) 698.78 #
Cedric R. Miller AMIS MS Club Advisor (Robotics Club) 635.26
David C. Miller Gamble Montessori HS Asst Athletic Director 2382.23
David C. Miller Gamble Montessori HS Activities Coordinator 1432.54 #
William R. Miller Virtual High HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68
Jennifer D. Monceaux Gamble Montessori HS Activities Coordinator 1302.31
Ashley Thomas Morgan Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 11th Grade 555.85
Ashley Thomas Morgan Walnut Hills HS Student Council 555.85
Robin E. Morton Taft High MS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2382.23
Rebecca E. Mullins Hartwell Elem Choral Director 635.26
Jeffrey W. New SCPA Lighting Director 6630.71 #
Anthony E. Nims Walnut Hills MS Choral Director 1048.17 #
Anthony E. Nims Walnut Hills HS Choral Director 1746.98
Kathy E. Noland Walnut Hills HS Student Council 555.85
Erika Lastra Oviedo AMIS Elem Club Advisor (Math Club) 635.26
Erika Lastra Oviedo AMIS MS Club Advisor (Math Club) 635.26
Jasmine C. Parham Hughes STEM HS Club Advisor (NSBE Club) 317.63 @
Andrew S. Peoples Walnut Hills MS Band Director 952.88
Andrew S. Peoples Walnut Hills HS Band Director 3176.30
Tyler Perry Hughes STEM HS Class Advisor 11th Grade 1111.70
Jeremy D. Pflug Roselawn Condon MS Athletic Coordinator 1588.16
Jeremy D. Pflug Roselawn Condon MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2382.23
John Ralph Ploehs Gamble Montessori HS Dramatics 952.88
Tara J. Porczak Silverton Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 635.26
Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills HS Producer/Dir Annual Show 1111.70
Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 714.68 @
Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills HS Stage Manager 1746.98 #
Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills HS Club Advisor 635.26
Melissa Riggs Walnut Hills HS Class Advisor 9th Grade 397.04
Jasmine F. Rollins AMIS Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26
Kimberly A. Russell Pleasant Hill Elem Student Newspaper Sponsor 952.88
Lauren E. Sand AMIS MS Club Advisor (Spanish Club) 317.63 @
Holly Renee Saylor Sayler Park MS Head Cross-Country Coach 1429.35
December 04 946 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Olivia R. Schafer Gamble Montessori HS Club Advisor (Creative Writing Club) 635.26
Pamela B. Schall Sands Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Accompanist Club) 635.26
W. David Scholl Oyler School HS Athletic/Artistic Director 6437.59 #
Dianna L. Schweitzer AMIS MS Club Advisor (Chess Club) 635.26
Sinita Maria Scott Taft High HS Club Advisor (Academic Quiz) 635.26
Brian C. Siekmann SCPA HS Orchestra Director 1799.39 #
Deidre Kaye Simpson Evanston Elem Club Advisor (Robotics) 698.78 #
Janine L. Smith Woodward HS Newspaper Advisor 1588.16
Jennifer M. Smith Woodford Elem Club Advisor (Math Club) 635.26
Christopher Sorrentino Hughes STEM HS Asst Athletic Director 2382.23
Julie L. Stallworth Silverton Elem Club Advisor (Lighthouse) 635.26
Kent W. Stine Western Hills HS Band Director 3176.30
Laura M. Sublett Woodford Elem Club Advisor (Math Club) 635.26
Elise Suer Silverton Elem Club Advisor (Lighthouse Team) 635.26
Tarah Jerriel Taylor Hartwell Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26
Jodi E. Thayer Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Rosey Reader) 635.26
Kelly L. Thomas Oyler School HS Club Advisor (Cheerleading Club) 635.26
Mark A. Thompson Westwood Elem Extend Physical Ed/Cr 1048.17 #
Paul T. Tran Clark Montessori MS Head Cross-Country Coach 714.68
William R. Valenzano Walnut Hills HS Varsity Cross-Ctry Coach 1746.98 #
Samuel A. Villegas Bond Hill Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 635.26
Samuel A. Villegas Bond Hill Elem Intramurals Coach 952.88
Beverly A. Walker Woodford Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 635.26
Cody C. Walter Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Homework Help) 635.26
Cody C. Walter Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bowl) 317.63
Laura A. Waltz Covedale Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26
Wendy Weller Hughes STEM HS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2382.23
Michael A. Wendeln Walnut Hills HS Band Director 952.88
Carl J. Wiers Clark Montessori HS Varsity Cross-Ctry Coach 1746.98 #
Justin M. Williams Woodward HS Club Advisor (Louder than a Bomb) 635.26
Heather M. Willins Taft High HS Student Council 1111.70
Heather M. Willins Taft High HS Club Advisor (Debate Club) 635.26
Erin Kathleen Wilson Gamble Montessori HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 1572.28 #
December 04 947 2017
RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Tisha Wimberly-Wheeler Bond Hill Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26
Lindsey Lauren Wittich Riverview East HS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2382.23
Laurie J. Wyant-Zenni S.C.P.A. Music Theatre Technical Direct 1962.96
Laurie J. Wyant-Zenni S.C.P.A. MS Orchestra Director 981.47
Laurie J. Wyant-Zenni S.C.P.A. HS Stage Manager 1588.16
In Board proceedings of November 16, 2017, Jacqueline Cox was approved for HS Club Advisor. This action should be rescinded.
In Board proceedings of November 1, 2017, Kelly L. Thomas was approved for HS Reserve Cheerleader Coach. This action should be
rescinded.
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
A. DEATH
The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following.
Vanessa Axle Food Service Helper November 13
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.
Darlene Eiler Lunchroom Manager January 1, 2018
Kimberlee Williams Food Service Helper December 1
December 04 948 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
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.
Angel Dukes Paraprofessional November 17
Tiesha Hankerson Paraprofessional December 2
Jason Poland Asst. School Community Coord. November 24
Katherine Schaefer Senior Support Specialist August 11
D. DISMISSAL
(Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.)
The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed.
Henry Rucker Custodian 1 November 9
Steven Horton Custodian 1 December 4
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)
Marvin Barnes $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 4
Lynette Hubbard $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 5
Marsha Gray Payne $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 11
Darryl Johnson $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 18
Samuel Sinden $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue November 21
Tim Smith, Jr. $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue November 21
Shandon Stone $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 5
Nellie Staley $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue December 5
Clerical Sub 2
April Mack $14.32 hr. Human Resources December 5
December 04 949 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Paraprofessional (Unclassified)
Patrick Barnett $15.54 hr. Western Hills November 27
Andrew Coggins $15.13 hr. Roll Hill November 28
Alivia Durbin $15.13 hr. Carthage November 30
Amy Goldyn $15.13 hr. Mt. Washington December 5
Tamara Kuertz $15.13 hr. Spencer Center December 5
Lisa Mills $15.13 hr. Mt. Airy December 5
Amanda Neal $15.13 hr. Rockdale December 11
Marnai Powell $15.13 hr. Dater Montessori December 5
My’Easha Reliford $15.13 hr. Western Hills November 27
Lowanda Wooten $15.54 hr. Virtual High December 5
Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified)
Kristen McKinney $16.81 hr. Rothenburg December 5
Student Service Assistant (Unclassified)
Andrea Cook $12.94 hr. LEAP November 29
Stacey Holt $12.94 hr. LEAP November 14
Daryel Jones $12.94 hr. LEAP November 29
Ashley King $12.94 hr. Carthage November 14
Denise Terrell $12.94 hr. Mt. Airy November 28
Ann West $12.94 hr. Carthage November 29
Phycee Wright $12.94 hr. Taft Elementary November 29
Substitute Paraprofessional
Kameron Boyd $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Shiauna Clark $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Anthony Cross $15.13 hr. Riverview TBD
Yvonne Dawson Granados Rivera $15.54 hr. Various TBD
Stancy Ervin $15.13 hr. Riverview TBD
Mary Gels $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Genia Goodin $15.13 hr. Covedale TBD
Shanina Jackson $15.13 hr. Covedale TBD
Sara Jenkins $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Sunita Kansal $15.54 hr. Various December 5
Keairra Lathan $15.13 hr. Various TBD
April McKee $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Shaquita Mitchell $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Tonya Mitchell $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Rashene Morris $15.13 hr. Various TBD
LeAira Nelms $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Christina Patterson $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Terri Preston $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Tiffany Rave $15.13 hr. Various TBD
December 04 950 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Substitute Paraprofessional (cont.)
Erica Render $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Victoria Scott $15.13 hr. Various TBD
Kenyatta Shaw $15.13 hr. Riverview TBD
JoAnn Spurling $15.13 hr Various TBD
In Board proceedings of November 16, 2017, an appointment was approved for Lytonya Mitchell for Support Specialist at A2S/A2E.
This action should be corrected to read Support Specialist at Withrow.
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
Shaunte C. Alsup Stokes Western Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1429.35
Christopher Bishop Shroder HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5198.03
Terrill Robert Byrd Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Deandre Cheatham Shroder HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Johnathan J. Deible Aiken High Sr Hi Asst Var Football 1947.88 @
Kenneth T. Duke Shroder MS Head Football Coach 2,938.10
James I. Eagan Hughes STEM HS Head Freshman Football Coach 2938.10
Rodrico Alga Epps Withrow HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Byron A. Famble Withrow HS Reserve Football Coach 1462.69
Gregory Lee Forest Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Carlos Duane Goines Withrow HS Asst Varsity Wrestling Co 1191.13
Michelle Henderson Gamble Montessori HS Newspaper Advisor 1588.16
Alfred Hill Jr. Taft High HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 1947.88
Brian A. Hilvert Walnut Hills Freshman Volleyball Coach 1429.35
Roosevelt Howard Jr. Hughes STEM HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1905.79
Joseph Walter Kowalski Walnut Hills HS Asst Var Cross-Ctry Ch 1191.13
Alexander P. Kuhns Western Hills HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2382.23
Santangelo D. Lackey Shroder MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Gerald Lancaster Sr. Withrow HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2382.23
Calvin E. Maxton Western Hills HS Head Freshman Football Co 2938.10
Harry Isiah McCall Aiken High HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 1947.88
Ryne P. McCormick Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Scott McEvoy Walnut Hills Reserve Marching Band Director 1905.79
William M. Merritt Withrow HS Reserve Football Coach 1462.69
Neville Noel Pancham Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1905.79
Isiah Richmond Riverview East MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Jill Adele Romick Virtual HS MS Athletic Coordinator 1588.16
December 04 951 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Dejuan Scott Withrow HS Reserve Volleyball Coach 1588.14
Malika Briana Smoot Clark Montessori MS Girls Soccer Coach 1429.35
Aline R. Straughn Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Volleyball Co 1191.13
Miguel Hosea Thompson Taft High MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Erynn Townsend Walnut Hills Sr Hi Drill Team/Cs 1588.16
Mark Dean Townsend Aiken High HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 1947.88 @
Edward Lee Walker Withrow HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Taja Ciara Wilkinson Walnut Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1429.35
Christian A Williams Shroder HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1905.79
Barry S Wilson Hughes STEM MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Tommie Lee Wright Jr Clark Montessori MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Marc R Young Walnut Hills HS Varsity Tennis Coach 1588.16
In Board proceedings of August 9, 2017, an appointment was approved for Diane Parker as a Paraprofessional, effective August 16, 2017.
This effective date should be changed to September 5, 2017.
F. 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
Voncell Zellars $22.35 hr. Aiken Lead Secretary $22.64 hr. November 21
Assist. School Community Coord. (Unclassified) From
Christine Christmon $16.65 hr. Early Childhood Paraprofessional $15.54 hr. December 5
Auxiliary Clerk (Unclassified) From
Carol Piening $16.82 hr. Auxiliary Services Clerical Sub 2 $14.32 hr. November 2
Julie Wolf $16.82 hr. Auxiliary Services Clerical Sub 2 $14.32 hr. November 2
Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From
Linda Foster $15.13 hr. Mt. Airy Sub Paraprofessional $15.13 hr. November 13
Christianna Matthews $15.13 hr. Mt. Airy Sub Paraprofessional $15.13 hr. November 16
Taryn Suttle $15.13 hr. Rees E. Price Sub Paraprofessional $15.13 hr. November 14
Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) From
Ezell Leonard $16.81 hr. Roselawn Sub Security Asst. 2 $16.81 hr. October 26
December 04 952 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
F. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)
Clerical Sub 2 From
Janet Oliver $14.32 hr. Human Resources Sr. Elem. Support Specialist $19.75 hr. October 30
In Board proceedings of November 16, 2017, a change in status was approved for Teresa Nicholas for Administrative Secretary with an hourly
rate of $24.40. This action should be corrected to read Administrative Secretary with an hourly rate of $26.93.
G. 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 for 2016-17
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High Sr Hi Class Advisor 11th Grd 1089.90
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for 2017-18
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Laconya S. Allen Midway Elem Club Advisor (Bus Coordinator) 635.26
Ronnie Bass Gamble Montessori HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
John S. Baucke Shroder HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2382.23
Erin B. Beamon Clark Montessori Ms Volleyball Coach 1429.35
Gloria C. Bradley North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Bus Monitor) 317.63 @
Darrell Brockman Hughes STEM HS Boys Reserve Basketball Co 2938.10
Brandon C. Burbridge Roberts Academy MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2620.45 #
Arryn Edward Chenault Walnut Hills HS Asst Reserve football 2,382.23
Michelle Crawford-Davis Taft High HS Reserve Volleyball Coach 1588.14
Michelle Crawford-Davis Taft High MS Volleyball Coach 714.68 @
Nancy C Ellington Sands Montessori Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 635.26
Latreece A. Edmondson Woodward HS Cheerleader Coach 1429.35
Linda Ferrell-Brooksbank Sands Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 317.63 @
Lavette A. Grayson Aiken High HS Reserve Volleyball Coach 1588.14
Jamie Harris Midway Elem Student Newspaper Sponsor 952.88
December 04 953 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for 2017-18 (cont.)
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Erin C. Henwood
Woodford
Elem Club Advisor (American Sign Language
Interpreter)
635.26
Kary L. Jemison Aiken High HS Class Advisor 10Th Grade 397.04 @
India C. Lee Woodward HS Academics Coach 1790.63 #
India C. Lee Woodward HS Intramurals Coach 1588.16
Amy Lehn North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Tumbling Club) 635.26
Brianna Lundy AWL Elem Club Advisor (Academic Club) 635.26
Maisha Pearl Mackey Aiken High MS Volleyball Coach 1429.35
Paige Nicole Mathews AMIS MS Club Advisor (Robotics Club) 635.26
James Millen Shroder MS Intramurals Coach 952.88
Samuel James Nichols Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Board Game Club) 635.26
Shantee Nuckols Boggs Silverton Paideia Elem Club Advisor (Wise Girls Club) 635.26
Phillip Lee Vern O’Neal Riverview East Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Director 5,852.35
Katherine Riddle Gamble Montessori HS Club Advisor (Wellness Club) 635.26
Lerenda Sims Pleasant Ridge Elem Club Advisor (Taste of Culture) 635.26
Chrishawna D. Stewart Hartwell MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2620.45 #
Chrishawna D. Stewart Hartwell MS Volleyball Coach 1572.28 #
Abigail Streitmann Sands Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook Club) 317.63 @
Abigail Streitmann Sands Montessori Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26
Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High HS Actvities Coordinator 1302.32
Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High Sr Hi Class Advisor 11Th Grd 1222.87 #
Donnitta B. Thomas Shroder HS Cheerleader Coach 1572.28 #
Kenneth R. Thornton Woodford Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 635.26
Mary Lynn Tiffany Dater Montessori Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 698.78 #
Lester Waller Jr. Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1905.79
Malykia Wheaton Riverview East HS Cheerleader Coach 1429.35
George Williams Shroder HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
Abraham Yisrael Riverview East HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3895.76
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 (*).
December 04 954 2017
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
H. PROMOTION (cont.)
Admin. Research Asst. (Classified) From
Susanne J. Hagerty $22.10 hr. Research & Evaluation Senior Support Specialist $20.90 hr. December 5
Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From
Dawnisha Gaston $16.60 hr. Western Hills Paraprofessional $16.08 hr. December 5
Charlotte Williams $19.75 hr. Student Services Support Specialist $19.06 hr. December 5
Catherine L. Mitchell
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Jones moved and Mrs. Hoffman seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.
Present: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera,Timmons, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Members Bolton, Bates (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.
December 04 955 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER TABLE OF
CONTENTS
I. AGREEMENTS
II. PAYMENTS
III. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS
IV. FOR BOARD INFORMATION
V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
VI. DEPOSITORY AGREEMENTS
VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
VIII. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AGREEMENTS
IX. DONATIONS
X. GRANT AWARDS
XI. AWARD OF CONTRACTS
XII. CORRECTION
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
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, constructin,
or imporving 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.
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.
300 District Managed Student
Activity
Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have
student participation in the activity but do not have student management of
the programs. This fund would usually
include athletic programs but could also include the band,
cheerleaders, flag corps, and other similar types of activities.
December 04 956 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
516 IDEA Part B Special
Education, Education of
Handicapped Children
Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to all
children with disabilities.
551 Title III – Limited English
Proficiency
Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs,
including activities at the pre-school level, to meet the educational needs of children
of limited English proficiency.
These programs provide structured English language instruction, with respect
to the years of study to which the program is applicable, and instruction in the
child's native language to the extent necessary to allow a child to achieve
competence in English. The instruction must incorporate the cultural heritage of
these children and of other children in American society. The instruction must be,
to the extent necessary, in all courses or subjects of study which will allow a
child
to meet grade promotion and graduation standards.
572 Title I – Disadvantaged
Children/Targeted
Assistance
To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to
meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. Included are the
Even Start and Comprehensive School
Reform programs.
598 Schoolwide Building
Program
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of the creation of a Schoolwide
Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide Building Program Fund allows for the
pooling of Federal, State, and local funds to be used to upgrade the overall
instructional program of a school building where at least 40 percent of
children are from low-
income families.
1. AGREEMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates
Walnut Hills HS
(A.) Martin School Travel $49,000.00 05/03/2018 - 05/05/2018
Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund
Purpose:
To provide tour services for annual 9-Honors Chicago trip, including transportation, accommodations, and admission
to attractions.
December 04 957 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates
Clark Montessori HS
(B.) International Field Studies $135,700.00 05/01/2018 - 05/22/2018
Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund
Purpose:
To provide educational field studies as well as accommodations for Clark Montessori 8th grade students and teachers during
their stay on Andros Island in the Bahamas. First group will depart on 5/1/18 from CVG and the last group will depart from
Andros on 5/22/18 and return to CVG.
Deposit of $1000.00 was paid to IFS on 10/6/17 per purchase order P1803954. Second payment of $103500.00 is due on 4/25/18. Final payment not to exceed $31200.00 is due 6/6/18.
II. PAYMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed
General Counsel
(A.) Assured NL Insurance Agency Inc. $35,454.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To remit payment to Assured Partners NL in the amount of $35,454.00 for Property & Boiler Service Fee (No. 3738942) effective 11/1/2017 through 11/1/2018.
B.) Assured NL Insurance Agency Inc. $35,454.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To remit payment to Assured Partners NL in the amount of $35,454.00 for General & School Board Liability Service Fee (No. 3738943) effective 11/1/2017 through 11/1/2018.
C.) Assured NL Insurance Agency Inc. $28,138.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To remit payment to Assured Partners NL in the amount of $28,138.00 for Auto & Excess Liability (No. 3738944) effective
11/1/2017 through 11/1/2018.
December 04 958 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
III. 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
Deputy Supt - Curriculum (A.) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing $84,100.30 Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund,
(A.) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing $84,100.30
Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund
Explanation:
To purchase Science Fusion Materials for Gr 4-6 Title Schools.
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 Exceed Agreement Dates
Asst Supt Leadership Dev
(A.) American Montessori Society $12,500.00 12/05/2017 - 05/25/2018
Funding Source: Purpose: General Fund
Purpose:
To cover the cost of on-site reviews by American Montessori Society during the 2017-2018 school year.
V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment –That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board
Member Service Fund.
Melanie Bates
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference Columbus, OH –
November 12-14, 2017
Eve Bolton
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference Columbus, OH –
November 12-14, 2017
Carolyn Jones
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Black Caucus Dinner Columbus, OH
– November 12, 2017
Lannis Timmons
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference Columbus, OH –
November 12-14, 2017
December 04 959 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
VI. DEPOSITORY AGREEMENTS
A. Designation of Public Depositories – Written application has been submitted by various banks for the use and
safekeeping of the active and interim deposits of the Board of Education of the City School District of the City
of Cincinnati for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023.
Public Depositories
Fifth Third Band
First Financial Bank
Huntington
PNC Bank
US Bank
Key Bank
VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:
Vendor Confirm
Amount
Funding Source CPS Location Purpose of
Purchase
(A.) Primax Marketing Group $5,000.00 Title III – Limited
English Proficiency Curriculum
Technician in
Residence Services
(B.) Enviromental Demolition
Group
$5,025.00 Permanent
Improvement
Facilities
Abatement
(C.) Lakota Local School
District
$6,420.00
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
October 2016
(D.) Lakota Local School
District
$8,503.75
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
November 2016
(E.) Lakota Local School
District
$5,690.63
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
December 2016
(F.) Lakota Local School
District
$9,334.25
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
January 2017
(G.) Lakota Local School
District
$10,145.25
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
February 2017
(H.) Lakota Local School
District
$17,513.25
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
March 2017
(I.) Lakota Local School
District
$7,134.75
General Fund
Transportation McKinney Vento
April 2017
December 04 960 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
(J.) AP Exams
$6,084.00
General Fund Clark
Montessori
AP Exams FY17
(K.) Public Consulting Group
$31,850.16 IDEA Part B
Special
Education
Student
Services
Internet based Special
Education Tool
May 2017
(l.) Lakeshore Learning
Materials
$11,985.53
General Fund
Early
Childhood
Teaching Materials
and Teacher
Curriculum for Rising
Stars
VIII. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AGREEMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with the City of Cincinnati and the
following Firms:
Agreement Years of
Agreement
Estimated
Annual
Revenue
Estimated Total
Agreement
Revenue
(A.) Morgan Apartments 12-years $66,139.14 $793,669.63
Description: the improvements made to the real property located at 19-27 W. Clifton Ave., 53 E. Clifton Avenue, 1900 Vine
Street, 1902-1904 Vine Street, and 2 E. McMicken Avenue in the Over-the- Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection
with the remodeling of existing buildings into 48 residential units and approximately 1,690 square feet of commercial space.
(B.) OH-UC Holdings 15-year $41,890.29 $6,478,354.36
Description: the improvements made to the real property located at 424 Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood of
Cincinnati in connection with the construction of a residential apartment building located on such real property
(C.) 1415 Republic LLC 12-years $2,988.46 $35,861.52
Description: improvements made to the real property located at 1413 and 1415 Republic Street in the Over-the-Rhine
neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of the existing building thereon into approximately 3,400
square feet of office space
(D.) Village of Amberly
Description: authorization to approve a tax increment finance (TIF) proposal with the Village of Amberley, contingent on
the approval of a School Compensation Agreement and to waive the 45- business day notice period. Under the proposal, a
30-year TIF exemption will be created for certain property located at or around 8599 Ridge Road, and the Village will agree
to a Compensation Agreement that will result in payments to the District in an amount equal to 32.68% of the statutory
service payments in lieu of taxes -- such percentage being calculated to estimate the amount that will
make the District whole for the loss of real property taxes during the exemption.
December 04 961 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
IX. DONATIONS
That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:
Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source &
Description
(A.) Kiwanis – Harvest Home Fair
Association, Inc.
$200.00 Cheviot School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(B.) Kiwanis – Harvest Home Fair
Association, Inc.
$200.00 Covedale School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(C.) Kiwanis – Harvest Home Fair
Association, Inc.
$200.00 Dater Montessori School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(D.) Kiwanis – Harvest Home Fair
Association, Inc.
$200.00 Gilbert A. Dater High
School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(E.) Mary Goeke $100.00 Hyde Park School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(F.) Kiwanis Club of Riverview Delhi Hills $1,000.00 Sayler Park School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
December 04 962 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
IX. DONATIONS (cont.)
(G.)Kiwanis – Harvest Home Fair
Association, Inc.
$200.00 Western Hills University
High School Fund 018 –
Public School
Support
Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.
(H.) Pete Stearns $161.00 Hartwell School Fund 300 –
Student Activities
Purpose: To cover the cost of a field trip bus to the Cincinnati Zoo.
(I.) Hyde Park School PTO $2,700.00 Hyde Park School Fund 300 –
Student Activities
Purpose: To be used for Hyde Park 4th
grade field trips.
(J.) Sands Montessori Parent
Organization
$3,059.00 Sands Montessori School Fund 300 –
Student Activities
Purpose: To cover the cost of a field trip bus at Sands Montessori for various rooms.
(K.) Imani Family Center $322.00 Woodford Paideia School Fund 300 –
Student Activities
Purpose: To cover the cost of a field trip charter bus rental.
(L.) Steve Simon $150.00
Estimated Value
of Books
Pleasant Ridge Montessori
School
Like Kind
Donation
Purpose: To support the students of Pleasant Ridge Montessori.
X. GRANT AWARDS
That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:
Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source &
Description
(A.) Ohio Department of Education $20,050.00 Mt. Washington School Fund 006 – Food
Services
Purpose: To be used for the operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program covering the period from the first day of
the regular 2017-18 school year to the last day of the regular school year (not after June 30, 2018).
(B.) Duke Energy Foundation $6,000.00 Curriculum Department Fund 019 – Other
Grants
Purpose: To support the program speaker for the Math Mindset Movement.
December 04 963 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
X. GRANT AWARDS (cont.)
(C.) Children’s Hospital $86,844.00 Curriculum K-3
Department
Fund 019 – Other
Grants
Purpose: To develop leaders with quality improvement skills to create effective child systems interventions that can be
disseminated into real world settings and result directly in improved child wellbeing.
(D.) Accelerate Great Schools $350,000.00 Spencer Center for Gifted and
Exceptional Students
Fund 019 – Other
Grants
Purpose: To assist Cincinnati Public Schools in creating a high-quality school with exceptional and
gifted programming to underserved students that reside in the Cincinnati Public Schools district.
XI. AWARD OF CONTRACTS
(A.) On Thursday, October 30, 2017 bids for Automatic External Defibrillators
(#2017AED
001) were opened and read by the Purchasing Department.
Proposals Due: Thursday, October 30, 2017 Publication Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Awarded: AED Brands has been awarded the RFP to supply the district with Automatic External Defibrillators.
Amount: $97,600.00 Funding: General 001 Department: Environmental Health and Safety
Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment #1
(B.) On Thursday, November 2, 2017 bids for the Ballasted (EPDM) Roof Replacement at the district Central Office
(#BRR012017) were opened and read by the Purchasing Department.
Proposals Due: Thursday, November 2, 2017 Publication Date: Monday, October 16, 2017
Awarded: Sky Roofing has been awarded the RFP to repair and replace ballasted EPDM roofing on the west wing
of the CPS Education Center
Amount: $228,732.00 Funding: General 001 Department: Facilities
Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment #2
December 04 964 2017
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
XII. CORRECTION
That the Treasurer be authorized to correct the Vendor name for the following agreement:
Western Hills University H.S.
From Vendor
Name:
Meredith Ellen Potter To Vendor
Name:
Community Health
Consultants
Amount not to
Exceed:
$10,000.00 Funding Source Schoolwide Building
Program
Purpose: To provide a Family Living and Sexual Health Consultant for 7th
and 8th
graders
(Proceedings: November 1, 2017, page 874)
Jennifer M. Wagner
Treasurer/CFO
Mr. Minera moved and Ms. Jones seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Treasurer be approved.
Present: Members Hoffman, Jones, Minera, Timmons, President Copeland-Dansby (5)
Absent: Member Bates, Bolton (2)
Noes: None
President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried
Attachment #1
BID TABULATION
Automatic External Defibrillators
RFP# 2017AED001
Close Date: October 30, 2017
Your Safety
AED Brand
Cintas
Enerspect
Heart Safe
School Health
Allied 100
One Beat
Company Inc America
Final Value for Philips (80)
$ 108,130.00
$ 87,824.00
$101,229.00
$ 100,864.00
$ 104,051.00
$ 89,29
Final Value for Philips (1) $ 1,375.00 $ 1,096.00 $ 1,498.00 $ 1,442.00 $ 289.00 $ 27 Final Value for Zoll (80) $ 94,400.00 $ 97,600.00 $ 108,800.00 $102,320.00 $ 101,854.00 $ 89,193.00
Final Value for Zoll (1) $ 1,264.00 $ 1,445.00 $ 1,363.00 $ 1,356.00 $ 1,351.00
AWARD: AED Brand
FUNDING: General 001-2740-00000-
Attachment #2
BID TABULATION
Ballasted (EPDM) Roof Replacement
RFP#BRR0012017
Close Date: November 2, 2017
Tecta America
Wm. Kramer &
Son, Inc.
Sky Roofing
BASE BID $ 99,960.00 $ 145,340.00 $ 84,546.00 Alternate $ 65,580.00 $ 83,250.00 $ 144,186.00 Alternate $ 5,780.00
Alternate $ 19.20
TOTAL $ 171,339.20 $ 228,590.00 $ 228,732.00
AWARD:
Sky Roofing
FUNDING: General 001
Attachment #2
BID TABULATION REVISED
Contingency Allowance $5,000.00 included
Ballasted (EPDM) Roof Replacement
RFP#BRR0012017
Close Date: November 2, 2017
Tecta America
Wm. Kramer &
Son, Inc.
Sky Roofing
BASE BID
$ 99,960.00
$ 145,340.00
$ 144,186.00
General Contingency
Allowance
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
TOTAL $ 104,960.00 $ 150,340.00 $ 149,186.00
Alternate $ 65,580.00 $ 83,250.00
Alternate $ 55,780.00
Alternate $ 19.20
AWARD: Sky Roofing
FUNDING: General 001
December 04 965 2017
ASSIGNMENTS
Please note the following assignments:
1. Policy Committee - Student Achievement Committee minutes assigning a draft of a policy for business advisor council.
2. Public Affairs – figure out a way to highlight the tremendous gains CPS Vision 2020 schools have achieved on our website.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Jennifer M. Wagner
Treasurer/CFO