March 6 2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO ......Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) Kendra Phelps, Professional Issues Representative Community Members/Parents Marlena Brookfield,

March 6 2019

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

March 6, 2019

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Motion to Revise the Agenda to Add Board Matters . . . . . . . . 234

Report of the Policy Committee February 21, 2019 . . . . . . . . . 235

Report of the Student Achievement Committee February 21, 2019 . . . . . 238

Report of the Revised Audit Committee February 27, 2019 . . . . . . . 240

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Board Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 2261.01 – Parent and Family Engagement in

Federal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

247

A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 2412 – Homebound Instruction Program . . 248

A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 5516 – Student Hazing . . . . . . 249

A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 5540 – Interrogation of Students . . . . 249

A Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 8525 – Good Food Purchasing . . . 250

A Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 9145 – Internal Communications and

Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

251

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Report of the Treasurer

I. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

II. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

III. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

IV. Amendment to Agreements . . .. . . . . . . . . . 265

V. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

VI. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

VII. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

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REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met pursuant to its calendar of meetings at

Western Hills University High School, 2144 Ferguson Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.,

President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)

Late Arrival: Member Moroski @4:40 p.m. left @5:31 p.m. (1)

Absent: None

Deputy Superintendent Tianay Amat was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Messer 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 March 7, 2019.

Special Meeting – February 25, 2019

Business Meeting – February 25, 2019

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

MOTION TO REVISE THE AGENDA TO ADD BOARD MATTERS

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to Revise the Agenda to add Board Matters be accepted.

Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)

Noes: None


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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the

Board Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Policy Committee Members

Chairperson Ozie Davis III, Melanie Bates

Administration/Staff

Ashley Addo, Assistant General Counsel; Kathleen Crable, Senior Executive Secretary; Dan Hoying, General Counsel; Paul

McDole, Director, Human Resources; Jessica Shelly, Director, Food Services; Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer;

Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT)

Kendra Phelps, Professional Issues Representative

Community Members/Parents

Marlena Brookfield, Craig Rozen, Aaron Pullins III

Review of Board Policies

ACTION: The Committee reviewed the following policies and will recommend approval of the documents at the Board’s

March 6, 2019 Business Meeting.

2261.01 – Parent Participation In Federal Programs

2412 – Homebound Instruction

5516 – Student Hazing

5540 – Interrogation of Students

New Policy 8525 – Good Food Purchasing

New Policy 9145 – Internal Communications and Engagement

The Committee reviewed the following policies and recommended no changes to the documents.

2210 – Curriculum Development

5517.01 – Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior

5520 – Disorder and Demonstration

5530 – Drug Prevention

New Policy 9120 – Internal Communications and Engagement

Resolution on Equal and Fair Opportunity in Contract Employment and Business Opportunities of Policies

Mr. Hoying reiterated he was tasked with reviewing the City’s Disparity Study to determine if the report was sufficient for the

District’s purposes. Mr. Hoying informed the group that the study was based on the 1989 United States Supreme Court decision of

City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. and its progeny.

Croson dealt with the City of Richmond’s locally funded Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program and established the most

stringent evidentiary standard of review for race-based programs. Croson announced that programs employing racial classification

would be subject to “strict scrutiny,” the highest legal standard. City of Cincinnati. (June 2015). Ohio Disparity Study. Mason

Tillman Associates, LTD.

He reported that there are portions of the study that could be applicable to the District’s use. Language in the area of using

available contractors in Cincinnati, Ohio, would be an example that would apply to CPS. The majority of the information is

specific to the City’s purchasing programs.

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Resolution on Equal and Fair Opportunity in Contract Employment and Business Opportunities of Policies (cont.)

Mr. Hoying reported that the City’s policies on contracting with local small businesses are very strong.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying also informed the group that the District’s Resolution on Equal and Fair Opportunity in Contract

Employment and Business Opportunities of Policies needs to be updated as well as contractor employment goals.

He recommended that the contracting department do an analysis of the information.

Committee Chair Davis requested that Administration from Purchasing be present at the Policy Committee meeting

on March 21, 2019.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying recommended that Policy 6320 – Purchasing of Goods and Services, and Policy 6320 – Business

Policy be rescinded as they are duplicated. He is also recommending rescinding the policy due to Policy 6320.02

being titled Business Policy.

He reported that language in Policy 6320 has already been incorporated into Policy 6450 – Equal and Fair

Opportunity in Contract Employment and Business Opportunities.

Mr. Hoying also reported that language about Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law contained in Policy 6320 is now

prohibited by Ohio Revised Code 4115.04. The law does not allow school districts to offer prevailing wage.

ACTION: The Committee will continue review of the status of the policies at the March 21, 2019 Policy Committee meeting.

Readdress Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation (Shared Attribution)

Mr. McDole provided history of previous conversations that took place on Shared Attribution and reiterated the Administration

being in favor of removing Shared Attribution for this year.

The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT), in a memo dated January 28, 2019, is asking to forgo Shared Attribution beginning

with the 2018-2019 evaluation cycle, and will agree to the following change contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and

Board Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation:

Teachers will no longer have the option to choose their credentialed evaluator. Human Resources and CFT will

work collaboratively in the assignment of an alternative credentialed evaluator, when a teacher raises good faith

concerns about the objectivity of the assigned evaluator.

Kendra Phelps, Professional Issues Representative for the CFT, reported that the difference in the above language is to remove the

elimination of the walk throughs.

The Committee discussed the request and Mr. McDole reiterated that the Administration is not in agreement with CFT’s request.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will inform the Board that they are not in favor of moving forward with the CFT’s request

until a comprehensive review of the evaluation system takes place during negotiations. Ms. Phelps informed the

group that she will advise the CFT about the Committee’s position.

Board Bylaws 0155

Board Committees and Committee Leadership Selection Process

Ms. Bates, on behalf of Board Member Messer, updated the group on Mr. Messer’s request to review Board Bylaws regarding the

process for the selection of committee chairs, committee members, how often members serve on various committees and the

number of committees a Board member can chair to ensure the committee representation and chairs are equitably divided amongst

the Board.

http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4115.04

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Board Bylaws 0155 (cont.)

Ms. Bates also suggested looking at rotating Board leadership roles (President, Vice President) to avoid same groups of people

serving as often.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying will review the Bylaws and suggest recommended language for equitable representation on Board

Committees and leadership rolls. Committee Chair Davis advised to add language to the Bylaws that members be

informed immediately about chair selections. The Committee will discuss recommended changes to the Bylaws at

the March 21, 2019 Policy Committee meeting.

Mr. Hoying will also have a recommendation defining an appropriate quorum for the Audit and StEP (Strategic

Planning and Engagement) Committees.

Other Business

Board Assignment – February 20, 2019 Business Meeting: Transportation Polices

Mr. Davis informed the Committee about the following policies that were assigned to the Policy Committee to review. The

policies were “next steps” outlined in the presentation on transportation that took place at the Board’s February 20, 2019 Business

meeting.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will review the following policies at the March 21, 2019 Committee meeting:

Policy 5113 – Inter-District Open Enrollment

Policy 5120 – Enrollment in Neighborhood Elementary Schools

Policy 5610.04 – Suspension of Bus Riding/Transportation Privileges

Policy 8600.02 – Transportation of Students

Policy 2416 – Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information

ACTION: The Committee will review Policy 2416 – Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information at the March 21,

2019 Policy Committee meeting. Mr. Hoying will review the policy to determine if the policy prevents the Health

Department from issuing mental health assessments to students who attend schools that do not have health clinics.

The meeting adjourned at 1:09 PM.

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons

Ozie Davis III, Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Melanie Bates Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, absent Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Mr. Davis moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


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REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Student Achievement Committee Members

Chairperson Eve Bolton, Ozie Davis III, Mike Moroski


Tianay Amat, Deputy Superintendent; Emily Campbell, Director, Curriculum; Molly Critchell, Teacher, Taft Elementary; Hiawatha

Francisco, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Joshua Hardin, Manager of Athletics; Paul McDole Jr., Human Resources Director;

Jennifer Williams, Science Curriculum Director; Lauren Worley, Chief Strategic Communications Engagement Officer


Kendra Phelps, Professional Issues

Mayerson Academy

Beth D’Amico, Director of Operations


Wanda Ball, Marlena Brookfield, Kate Eisenpress, Connie McFadden, Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Aaron Pullins, Paul Sparke,

Craig Rozen, LaMarqué Ward, Amberly Village LSDMC Representative, Pleasant Ridge Montessori LSDMC

Representatives

Adjourn into Committee Executive Session for the Employment of a Public Employee

Mr. Davis made a motion to recess into executive session for Employment of Public Employee Superintendent Mitchell to hear an

update on the status of her goals and for the SAC’s evaluation of her. Committee member Moroski seconded the motion.

The Committee reconvened to public session at 1:55 p.m.

P.E. and Health Curriculum Final Committee Presentation for Review and Recommendation

Molly Critchell, Teacher, Taft Elementary

Dr. Jennifer Williams, Curriculum Manager

Dr. Williams updated the Committee on the Health Wellness and Physical Education (PE) Curriculums for 2019-2020. This will

be the first PE curriculum for the District.

The Health Wellness Curriculum is comprehensive and addresses the areas of risk facing children and adolescents identified by the

CDC, along with mental/emotional health, as well as personal health and wellness. It addresses eight Standards and Performance

Indicators. The Health Wellness Curriculum contains concepts and skills that allow the whole child to achieve an evidence-based

approach throughout their K-12 education.

The Physical Education Curriculum is comprehensive and addresses the pressures and stresses on children and adolescents as

identified by the Johns Hopkins Medical Risk of Physical Inactivity Research, along with mental/emotional health, as well as

physical activity. Also, it addresses five Standards and Performance Indicators. The Physical Education Curriculum contains

concepts and skills that a child needs to achieve an evidence-based approach throughout their K-12 education.

Copies of the documents are available in the Board office for public review.

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Community Reports

Dream Builder University

LaMarqué Ward, CEO

Mr. Ward reported that Dream Builders provides leadership development and coaching services for teachers and administrators.

Additionally Dream Builders has intervention services for students and development courses for parents.

Currently Mr. Ward is at AEAS and has piloted programming at Hughes and Rees E Price. Committee member Davis informed the

Committee that Mr. Ward has provided positive programming services to many CPS athletes and suggested that there would be

benefit in expanding Mr. Ward's work with our young people. Deputy Superintendent Amat and Mr. Ward will meet.

Christ Hospital College of Nursing

Paul Sparke, MSN, RN, Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Mr. Sparke reported that he would like students of the Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences to partner with the District to

help with health and wellness screenings, immunizations, health fairs and health clinics that are within the schools and the

community. The students would work alongside school nurses.

He reported that the school has an accredited Bachelor of Nursing in Science program. Students need to earn 150 hours over a

course of eight weeks.

ACTION: Deputy Superintendent Amat will follow-up with Mr. Sparke about the program.

Student Achievement Committee (SAC) Workplan Review and Adoption

Committee Chairperson Bolton provided the Committee with a copy of the SAC workplan and the Responsibilities of the Student

Achievement Committee, for review.

ACTION: The Committee will discuss any recommended updates to the documents at the March 21, 2019 SAC meeting.

Suggested Editing and Additions to the Student Character and Support Document

Ms. Bolton reiterated Assistant Superintendent Bill Myles’ request for the Committee to review the Student Support Guide Code of

Conduct K-12 document to review for any recommended updates. She also provided the Committee with a draft of her

recommended updates to the guide. Mr. Moroski submitted his suggested edits to Deputy Superintendent Amat.

Shares from OSBA, NSBA and Urban Network

Ms. Bolton provided the Committee with a copy of the following presentation that was presented at the Ohio School Boards

Association’s Capital Conference in Columbus, Ohio, November 12, 2018.

GET 2 SCHOOL STUDENT ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN

Presented by Cleveland Municipal School District Board of Education

A copy of the presentation s is available in the Board office.

She also provided the group with an article: Ranking all Ohio school districts (income adjusted) for their test scores on report

cards; Steubenville is No.1 article, located on Cleveland.com.

Attendance Boundaries for the North Central Corridor and the East Region Including Pleasant Ridge Montessori,

Woodford and Silverton.

Committee Chair Bolton informed the group that attendance boundaries are being addressed due to concerns that came of

conversations that took place in the Policy and Student Achievement Committees about overcrowding at Pleasant Ridge

Montessori, as well as the creation of the Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS) and the District being deliberate about

looking at neighborhood boundaries, rethinking offerings at the Magnet schools, how to attract more attendance at neighborhood

schools, and possibly going back to the east/west concept.

https://www.dreambuildersuniversity.com/about/

https://www.cleveland.com/expo/news/erry-2018/09/f7069f2d532772/ranking-all-ohio-school-distri.html

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Attendance Boundaries for the North Central Corridor and the East Region Including Pleasant Ridge Montessori,

Woodford and Silverton. (cont.)

Ms. Trimble-Oliver updated the Committee on drafts of CPS’ OH Neighborhood Attendance Areas in Region One (North Central

Corridor) (Options 1 and 2) for Chase, Mt. Airy, Pleasant Hill Academy, Roll Hill and Winton Hills schools. The goal was to

rebalance the schools and align them to community boundaries.

She also updated the Committee on drafts of CPS’ OH Neighborhood Attendance Areas in Region Two (Option 2) for John P.

Parker, Pleasant Ridge Montessori (PRM), Shroder and Woodford Paideia schools.

ACTION: Committee member Davis advised the Administration to add and include the Jacobs Center with a focus on splitting

grade levels.

ACTION: The Administration will review Pleasant Ridge Montessori at the March 21, 2019 SAC meeting and consider ways

to reduce the numbers at PRM without changing the boundaries.

The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.

Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair Tianay Amat, Deputy Superintendent

Ozie Davis III Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Mike Moroski

Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


REVISED

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee met on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 4:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in

Conference Room 1-A.

ATTENDEES

Audit Committee Members

Jennifer Couser, Jim Crosset, Christine Fisher, Thomas D. Heldman, Daniel E. Holthaus, Carol Lawrence, Jeffrey L. Orschell


Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Dan Hoying, General Counsel; Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor; Eric Rozier, Principal, Virtual

High School; Jakob Snyder, Intern, Internal Audit; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer

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Finance Committee

Eve Bolton, Chair; Melanie Bates


Don Mooney, Counsel and Field Representative

Plattenburg & Associates, Inc.

Kevin Vaughn, CPA, Principal at Plattenburg


Craig Rozen

Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Audit Report: Plattenburg & Associates, Inc.

Kevin Vaughn, Plattenburg & Associates, updated the Committee on their audit of the District’s financial statements for fiscal year

2018 that ended June 30, 2018. He informed the Committee about Plattenburg’s audit of internal controls over financial reporting

and compliance. The conclusion was a clean audit.

A copy of the document is available upon request in the Board office.

Online School Compliance Internal Audit Report

Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor

Eric Rozier, Principal, Virtual High School

Jacob Snyder, Intern, Internal Audit Department

In the wake of the Ohio Auditor’s report on the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT), the Superintendent requested the

District Internal Auditor to provide a compliance audit of the CPS Virtual and Digital School..

The following recommendations have been suggested in order to meet the compliance issues at ECOT:

Recommendation 1 – Adjust Calendar Hours to Reflect ODE Requirements

Recommendation 2 – Develop & Document Procedures

Recommendation 3 – Student Activity Data for All Reported Students

Recommendation 4 – Implement Internal Controls

Recommendation 5 – Accurate Enrollment Dates

Recommendation 6 – Track All Student Learning Activity

The Administration planned on implementing the recommendations that were offered. However as a result of the Committee's

discussion, the recommendations will be reviewed and implementation evaluated with the discussion in mind. Further dialogue

took place regarding the size of the personnel complement and the questionable benefits of such a time and labor intensified effort.

Audit Status Report

Internal Auditor Roberts provided the Committee with the following information from her Audit Status Report.

2018-19 Internal Audit Plan Status

The following provides a brief status update for each engagement within the Internal Audit Plan:

• Engagements Supporting District Strategy and Objectives

o Virtual High School & Cincinnati Digital Academy Attendance – Complete

o Strategic Project Review & Verification – Complete

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2018-19 Internal Audit Plan Status (cont.)

• Engagements Resulting from Risk Assessment

o Technology Security Assessment – In Progress

o Transportation Expenditures – In Progress

• Internal Audit Development and Advancement

o Prior Engagement Follow-Up and Annual Reporting – Complete

o PwC Skills for Society Project Coordination – In Progress

o Recruiting and Internal Audit Department Development – Complete

o Professional Development – Complete

Status of External Audits and Reviews

The purpose of this section is to share with the Audit Committee each of the external audit and review engagements that have come

to the attention of the Internal Auditor since the last Audit Committee meeting. Management shares the status of external

engagements with Internal Audit to ensure accurate and timely communication to the Audit Committee.

The following audits and reviews are in progress:

Ohio Department of Education (ODE):

o Child and Adult Care Food Program Review; Period of 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2018:

o Food Services Procurement Audit

o Consolidated ESEA Grants Desk Review

o 21st CCLC Onsite Review

o Collaborative Monitoring Desk Review

U.S. Department of Justice:

o Grant Program Audit – Developing Knowledge About What Works to Make Schools Safe

A report has been issued for the following audit since the last status report:

Ohio Auditor of State (OAS)

o Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Audit

Update on Levy Discussion

Treasurer Wagner updated the Committee on the Levy Options presentation that she presented at the Board’s February 11, 2019

Regular Business meeting. She discussed the following options with the Committee:

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Ms. Wagner informed the group that she recommended to the Board to renew the $65 million levy for ten years, to be on the

November 2019 ballot. Ms. Bates reported that the Board has not agreed on the recommendations as of yet.

ACTION: The Audit Committee will review the levy options and scheduled an additional meeting on March 20, 2019, 4:30

PM to discuss and update the group about their suggestions.

ACTION: The Finance Committee will discuss the levy recommendations at their March 21, 2019 meeting.

Update on (Community Reinvestment Act) CRAs

Treasurer’ Wagner discussed the CRAs with the Committee and the following CRA Update as of February 27, 2019 and TIF Tax

Payments for Fiscal Year 2019 (copies attached). She also reported that there are 243 active CRAs, with many at different life

lengths. The list of CRAs is available in the Board Office.

Committee member Christine Fischer suggested that it is important that the community not be confused about the District's need for

a renewal is not because of reduced revenue due to CRAs. Members contributed that the hope is that the negotiations for the new

possible agreement be concluded long before the Renewal Levy Campaign.

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Update on (Community Reinvestment Act) CRAs (cont.)

Don Mooney, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Counsel and Field Representative, updated the Committee on their report on the

City of Cincinnati’s Tax Abatements, and also their Estimate in Spring 2018 Based on Responses to Public Records Request report.

Mr. Mooney also shared in the discussion that the previously quoted percentage of lost revenue due to the 1999 Agreement should

be listed as 20 percent rather than the 37 percent previously quoted. These new numbers will continue to be reviewed.

A copy of the document is available upon request in the Board office.

Ms. Fischer expressed the importance of getting the message out that the problem is not the amount of funding that the District has,

but that a fair share of the abatements are not being paid by those required to pay.

ACTION: Ms. Fischer made a motion to ask to build into negotiations to require the City to report back to the District the

status of the Abatements. Committee member Jim Crosset seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote.

ACTION: The Committee agreed with Mr. Hoying’s recommendation that the school District should be made whole and

whatever is abated, CPS’ dollars should not be a part of the abatements.

ACTION: Updates on CRAs and TIF agreements will take place at the additional Audit Committee meeting scheduled for

March 20, 2019.

The meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm.

Audit Committee Staff Liaisons

Brian Ross, Chair, absent Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer

Jennifer Couser Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor

Jim Crosset, CLM

Christine Fisher

David Foote, CPA, absent

Thomas D. Heldman, CPA

Daniel E. Holthaus, CPA

Carol Lawrence

Jeffrey L. Orschell

Clarice Warner, absent

Eve Bolton, Chair (Finance Committee)

Melanie Bates (Finance Committee)

Ryan Messer (Finance Committee), absent

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

Passed viva voce.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. Member Messer – Paul McDole, Human Resources Director and Julia Indalecio, Recruitment and Staffing Manager –

for over 320 applicants attended the Teacher Career Fair at Woodward Career Tech High School on March 2, 2019.

2. Member Messer – Andrea Sponsler, Teacher – for going up and beyond for a new student at Mt. Washington

Elementary School feel comfortable and welcomed.

3. Member Moroski – Alva Jean Crawford, John J. Frank Jr., Joseph H. Head Jr. who were honored on Thursday,

February 28, 2019 for being the 2019 Great Living Cincinnatians. Each one received their start in Cincinnati Public

Schools.

4. Member Bates – Karrington Rainey, senior at Clark Montessori High School won the Rotary Club of Cincinnati’s

4-Way Speech Contest on February 28, 2019. She will next compete in the Rotary Southwest Ohio District speech

competition on March 31, 2019 at Wright State University in Dayton. There were 2 other students who participated in

the contest who attend Walnut Hills and the School for Creative & Performing Arts.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Kimberly Overstreet Wages for child care workers

2. Sue Mangan Preschool Promise

3. Jilda Vargus-Adams Transportation

PRESENTATIONS

1. Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) Wage Pilot Update – Ellen Vera, Director of Development and Co-op Organizing,

Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative

2. Transportation Update – Loren Johnson, Director Pupil Transportation

BOARD MATTERS

1. Board Announcement

A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY:

2261.01 – PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing Board Policies; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined revision of the current Board Policies are in order to

make them consistent with the current state laws and District procedures; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 2261.01 – Parent and Family Engagement in Federal Programs has been reviewed and

updated by Administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy 2261.01 –

Parent and Family Engagement in Federal Programs as written; and

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2261.01 – PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS

(cont.)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 2261.01 – Parent and

Family Engagement in Federal Programs will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members,

Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center.

Ozie Davis III

Mr. Davis moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 2261.01 – Parent and Family

Engagement in Federal Programs be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)

Noes: None



2412 – HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION PROGRAM




WHEREAS, Board Policy 2412 – Homebound Instruction Program has been reviewed and updated by Administration

and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy 2412 –

Homebound Instruction Program as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 2412 – Homebound

Instruction Program will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center.

Ozie Davis III

Mr. Davis moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 2412 – Homebound Instruction

Program be approved.


Noes: None


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5516 – STUDENT HAZING




WHEREAS, Board Policy 5516 – Student Hazing has been reviewed and updated by Administration and the Cincinnati

Board of Education Policy Committee; and


Student Hazing as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 5516 – Student Hazing will

be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center.

Ozie Davis III

Mr. Davis moved and Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 5516 – Student Hazing

be approved.


Noes: None



5540 – INTERROGATION OF STUDENTS




WHEREAS, Board Policy 5540 – Interrogation of Students has been reviewed and updated by Administration and the

Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and


Interrogation of Students as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 5540 – Interrogation of

Students will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education

Center.

Melanie Bates

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5540 – INTERROGATION OF STUDENTS

(cont.)

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 5540 – Interrogation of Students

be approved.


Noes: None


A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW BOARD POLICY:

8525 – GOOD FOOD PURCHASING

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education reviewed the District's new Board Policy 8525 – Good Food Purchasing;

and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined that new Board Policy 8525 – Good Food Purchasing is

consistent with the current state laws and District procedures; and

WHEREAS, new Board Policy 8525 – Good Food Purchasing has been reviewed by the Administration and the

Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves adopting new Board Policy

8525 – Good Food Purchasing as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools new Board Policy 8525 – Good Food

Purchasing will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education

Center.

Melanie Bates

Mrs. Bates moved and Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion A Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 8525 – Good Food

Purchasing be approved.


Noes: None


March 6 251 2019

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW BOARD POLICY:

9145 – INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education reviewed the District's new Board Policy 9145 – Internal

Communications and Engagement; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined that new Board Policy 9141 – Internal Communications

and Engagement is consistent with the current state laws and district procedures; and

WHEREAS, new Board Policy 9145 – Internal Communications and Engagement has been reviewed by the

Administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves adopting new Board Policy

9145 – Internal Communications and Engagement as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools new Board Policy 9145 – Internal

Communications and Engagement will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati

Public Schools Education Center.

Melanie Bates

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion A Resolution Adopting New Board Policy: 9145 – Internal

Communications and Engagement be approved.


Noes: None


March 6 252 2019

REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. CHANGE IN STATUS

C. APPOINTMENT

D. PROMOTION

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. SERVICES COMPLETED

D. APPOINTMENT

E. CHANGE IN STATUS


G. PROMOTION

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

(The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is

being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.)

Anna L. Cornacchione Teacher – Pleasant Ridge Relocating August 1

Mark Nelson Hollendyke Substitute Teacher Other Employment February 20

Zakiya H. Milton Teacher – Oyler Relocating August 1

Jennifer M. Otis Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons March 6

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 II – (Bachelor’s Degree)

Marie V. Kline $47,767.18 February 20 Class III Sub $127.95

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 2018-19 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.

Social Studies Curriculum Manager - 261 day

David W. Traubert $98,500.00 June 17

Teacher (Tutor) – $127.95 per day

David J. Friel March 7 Bonnie V. Petrik February 27

Maridel Lluveras-Lopez January 25

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day

Martin Dean Mathis March 7 Samantha Ann Morgan March 1

Substitute Teacher Retiree – $126.13

Allison M. Scholl February 19

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $113.17 per day

Angela M. Jackson March 7 Malika Briana Smoot March 7

Kane M. Kallenberger March 4 Noah Wesley-Chevalier March 1

Laura McCandless March 7

D. 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, effective. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Effective date is.

In Board proceedings of February 25, 2019, a promotion to Principal was approved for

James Galloway Zoller at $92,949.15. This action should be corrected to read $95,723.13.

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

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

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

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

School Social Worker - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Meg Burrows To: $75,736.66 From: $73,313.83 March 3

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

Margaret E. DiMuzio To: $92,105.40 From: $87,895.70 March 3

Tiffany A. Streat 72,059.81 65,549.78 March 3

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

Bumer Ngung Masango-Dibo To: $47,387.86 From: $43,331.60 February 17

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Traci A. Dickenson To: $62,218.96 From: $57,752.55 February 17

Johanna M. Froelicher 54,073.24 49,986.16 March 3

Bonnie Mortimer 54,073.24 49,986.16 March 3

Kenya Sanders 69,255.18 64,058.61 February 17

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E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.)

Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Celietta Beamon To: $67,737.93 From: $67,007.78 March 3

Lauren Marie Gresock 47,767.18 43,331.60 February 17

Jeramy L. Holmes 44,059.42 43,331.60 February 5


(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned

work period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of

appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education.

Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General

Fund.

Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate)

Assist with Recruiting and Interviewing – Human Resources – 20 hours except as indicated

Jenifer L. Ambrosius Lauren M. Fisher Stephen J. Sinden

Mikayla B. Bethea Julie J. Frampton Julia A. Stigler

Mary Ann Ellis Joelle B. Mcconnell

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (summer rate)

Summer Bridge – Aiken High – (SWP) – 9 hours

Richard S. Deutch* Jonathan M. Kramer* Mindy L. Muddiman*

Randall L. Dunn* Philip M. Milton* Kathleen M. Thorman*

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

Technology Training – Bond Hill – 40 hours

Diana L. Crawford

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

Joshua R. Buescher* 20 hours Caitlin B. Taylor* 30 hours

Tracey L. Jones* 68 hours

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

Tasha Fleming* 44 hours Nicole J. St. Clair* 40 hours

Maria L. Hidalgo* 36 hours Patrice D. Tolble* 12 hours

Tamara R. Johnson* 44 hours Debora K. Wilson* 90 hours

Leslie Rickman* 105 hours

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F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

In Board proceedings of January 7, 2019, an additional assignment was approved for Rhonda Summerlin for 7th

– 12th

Advisory

Champions PD. This action should be rescinded.

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2018-19. 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

Sharon Ann Bole Spencer Center Elem Club Advisor (Thursday Club) 689.58

Theresa M Burch Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Shakespeare Intermediate) 689.58

Kyle T. Holloway Sayler Park Elem Club Advisor(Robotics Club) 689.58

William Andrew Houston Kilgour Elem Club Advisor (Bell Choir Primary) 689.58

William Andrew Houston Kilgour Elem Choral Director 647.97

William Andrew Houston Kilgour Elem Club Advisor (Bell Choir Intermediate) 689.58

William Andrew Houston Kilgour Elem Choral Director 647.97

Abigail R. Maine Aiken High HS Club Advisor (Adventure Club) 689.58

Clinton J. Mcelroy Aiken High HS Debate 971.94

Kathleen C. Mitalski Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Art Club Primary) 689.58

Alexandra K. Mondini Walnut Hills HS Club Advisor (Green Club) 689.58

Nathan D. Myers Withrow HS Intramurals Coach 1619.92

Dakota J. Smith Spencer Center Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 344.79 @

Jennifer S. Smith Douglass Elem Club Advisor (Garden Club) 689.58

Zenobia R. Ward Athletics Elem Intramurals Coach 971.94

Devin L. Weems Midway Elem Intramurals Coach 971.94

Daniel E. Williamson Aiken High HS Club Advisor (Aviation Club) 689.58

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

(Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)

The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the

State of Ohio.

Melvin Ramsey Custodian 2 March 1

Margaret F. Hail Paraprofessional June 1

In Board proceedings of February 11, 2019, a retirement was approved for Donna S. Scott with an effective date of April 1,

2019. This action should be corrected to read July 1, 2019.

B. RESIGNATION

(Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The effective

date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.)

The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated.

Andrea Rochelle Donegan Intermediate Accounting Tech Other Employment March 11

Angela M. Jackson Paraprofessional Other Employment March 7

Kenneth C. Kemper Security Assistant 2 Personal Reasons February 1

Althea Nicole May Student Services Assistant Other Employment March 4

Samantha Anne Morgan Paraprofessional Other Employment March 6

James Ranford Substitute Food Service Helper Personal Reasons August 15

Haley Marie Rollison Paraprofessional Other Employment January 14

Allyson M. Wurzelbacher Senior Support Specialist Personal Reasons February 8

C. SERVICES COMPLETED

(Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)

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

Pamela Hart Lunchroom Manager September 3

Brenda Hughes Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

Alda Jackson Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

Desmond Jarmon II Food Service Helper August 15

Carleen Mincy Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

Ejuan Randolph Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. SERVICES COMPLETED (cont.)

Jessica Sams Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

Toni Shaw Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

Shiree Smith Substitute Food Service Helper November 9

Myrnetta Tremble Substitute Food Service Helper August 15

D. 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 (*).

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Sarah Elizabeth Moorhouse $16.82 hr. Sands March 25

Morgan Elizabeth Vogel $15.85 hr. Sayler Park March 4

Substitute Security Assistant 1

Markell Humphrey $13.20 hr. Various March 7

Arthur Peterson $13.20 hr. Various March 7

Substitute Food Service Helper

Charee Owens $11.17 hr. Various March 7

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities


Keith Anderson Jr. Aiken High HS Boys Reserve Basketball Coach 2996.86

Azel L. Horsley Athletics Elem Intramurals Coach 971.94

Camisha R. Magruder Aiken High HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2429.87

Taja Ciara Wilkinson Walnut Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92

Tristan K. Young Aiken High HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2429.87

E. 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 (*).

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

E. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From

Steven M. Spohn $22.11 hr. Oyler Senior Accounting Tech $23.10 hr. February 18

Paraprofessoinal (Unclassified) From

Tania S. Harmon $16.35 hr. Parker Woods Food Service Helper $15.30 hr. February 26


(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities

were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an

asterisk (*).

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.


Ty M. Cass Aiken High HS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 4743.43 #

Latreece A. Edmondson Woodward HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92

Toquisha M. Hutchinson Roselawn Condon Elem Club Advisor (Girls Like Me Club) 689.58

Tiffany L. Lee Roselawn Condon Elem Club Advisor (Girls Like Me Club) 689.58

Victoria A. Perkins Western Hills HS Academics Coach 1660.41

Jerome Thomas III Aiken High HS Girls Asst Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

Gregory D. Tye Jr. Aiken High HS Boys Ast Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

Vicky M. Wilson-Brown Pleasant Hill Elem Club Advisor (Girls Scouts) 689.58

G. 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 (*).

Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) From

John L. Washington $17.15 hr. Sands Paraprofessional $16.12 hr. March 7

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Davis moved and Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Superintendent be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Davis, Moroski, President Jones (5)

Noes: None


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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

II. LATE REQUESTS

III. PAYMENTS

IV. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

VI. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

VII. DONATIONS

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Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

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

another fund.

003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, construction,

or improving of such permanent improvements as are authorized by Chapter 5705,

Ohio Revised Code.

006 Food Services Fund used to record financial transactions related to food service

operations.

007 Special Trust The special trust fund may be classified as a special revenue, permanent, or a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes approved by board

resolution. Such expenditures may include curricular and extra-curricular

related purchase.

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

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

specified purposes.

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

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

warehousing and purchasing and central data processing.

024 Employee Benefits Self

Insurance

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

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

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

payments for services provided to employees, for reimbursements to employees

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

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

similar purposes.

034 Classroom Facilities

Maintenance

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

maintenance of facilities.

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

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

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

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

activities.

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(cont.)

Fund Legend (cont.)

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

attending non-public schools within the school district.

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

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

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to

all children with disabilities.

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

of low income children, including children on federally recognized reservations

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

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

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

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

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

risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited English

Proficiency

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

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

children of limited English proficiency. These programs provide structured

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

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

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

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

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

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

graduation standards.

572 Title I – Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to

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

Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform programs.

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

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

three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

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

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

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

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

are from low-income families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality

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

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

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(cont.)

I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

ITM Management

(A.) CDW Government $56,000.00

Funding Source: General Fund

Explanation:

To CDWG for the purchase of Shavlik Patch Software.

DePaul Cristo Rey HS

(B.) Lenovo (United States) Inc. $98,392.00

Funding Source: Auxiliary Services (NPSS)

Explanation:

To Lenovo (United States) Inc. for the purchase of ThinkPad L390 Intel Core for student use with

4Y Depot/CCI and accidental damage protection.

II. LATE REQUESTS

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates

Exceed

Ethel M Taylor Academy ES

(A.) New Technology Network LLC $90,100.00 8/15/2018 – 5/23/2019

Funding Source: General Fund, Title I Disadv Children Fund

Purpose:

To provide license to use the New Tech Model, including materials, services, technology and platforms. Services will include

Professional Learning, School Coaching, School Workshops, School Leadership Development and Data Services. This is the

2nd

of a 3 year agreement.

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(cont.)

II. LATE REQUESTS (cont.)



Exceed

Security Services

(B.) City of Cincinnati $344,998.89 1/01/2019 – 6/30/2019

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

This is a renewal agreement with The City of Cincinnati for Crossing Guards. This portion is to pay for services for the

remainder of this school year. Contract C1900042 was for $320,000.00 to pay for services from July 1, 2018 through

December 31, 2018. Contract C1900713 is for $344,998.89 and will be used to cover services from January 1, 2019 through

June 30, 2019. This agreement may be renewed for four (4) additional 2-year periods.

III. PAYMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

Riverview East Academy

(A.) Mayerson Academy $31,549.00

Funding Source: Title I Sch Improve Stimulus A

Purpose:

This is the second payment to Mayerson Academy to provide a School Data Coach for Riverview East.

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(cont.)

IV. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

That the Treasurer to be authorized to amend the agreements with the following Vendors/Consultants:


Exceed

Riverview East Academy

(A.) HCESC – Hamilton County $27,763.00 1/11/2018 - 6/30/2019

Educational Service Center

Funding Source: Title I Sch Improve Stimulus A

Purpose:

An amendment to Master List Service Contract C1800393 to provide a Data Coach for Riverview East Academy for the

2018/2019 academy school year. Services contract requested by School Principal Charlene Myers. This is the first of four

renewals. This is the second installment payment for services provided to Riverview.

Student Services

(B.) City of Cincinnati $31,000.00 10/22/2018 - 6/30/2019

Funding Source: IDEA Presch Grant Handicap Fd

Purpose:

An amendment to Master Service Contract C1900513 to add additional funds for nursing services for the 2018/2019 academy

school year.

Facilities Management

(C.) Daikin Applied Inc. $237,179.00 3/07/2019 - 6/30/2019

Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund

Purpose:

Amendment 1 to C1900582 – Electrical revisions required by Duke Energy for new service installation. Electrical basement &

first floor power plan 1922 & 1928. Electrical first floor power plan gym. Electrical single-line distribution package new

work and demolition.

(Original Contract Description) Provide material and labor to install new electrical distribution system in the former Mercy

High School 1922/1928 building as defined in the construction documents provided by CMTA Engineering. Equipment

procurement competitively bid through National IPA purchasing group; certified proposal #R150505-OH-19835.

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(cont.)

V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board Member Service Fund.

Mike Moroski

Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Leadership Institute:

A Harvard Business School Executive Education Program

Boston, MA – July 28-31, 2019

VI. FOR BOARD INFORMATION



Exceed

Withrow University HS

(A.) Terri Davis $15,200.00 2/01/2019 - 5/31/2019

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program

Purpose:

To provide a trained Mediation Specialist to work with students to resolve issues and disputes.

VII. DONATIONS

That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(A.) Cincinnati Bell Technology

Solutions

$10,000.00 ITM – Innovative

Practices

Conference

Fund 019 –

Other Grants

Purpose: To be used to support the ITM – Innovative Practices Conference.

(B.) Duke Energy Grant $1,000.00 South Avondale Fund 019 –

Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for admission fees and student transportation for field trips aligned with PBIS

plan.

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(cont.)

VII. DONATIONS(cont.)

That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(C.) Share Our Strength $1,000.00 William H. Taft

Elementary

School

Fund 018 -

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.

(D.) United Socially $201.00 William H. Taft

Elementary

School

Fund 018 -

Public School

Support and

Fund 300 –

District Managed

Student Activity

Purpose: $40.00 donated to the Principal Fund for the Tiger Store and $161.00 donated to the

school to cover the cost of bus transportation.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

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

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Davis, Messer, President Jones (5)

Abstain: Member Copeland-Dansby (1)

Noes: None


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ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – report to Student Achievement Committee in April 2019 on the thinking behind the Reading Specialist

generally being located at the 3rd

grade level and very few located in the earlier grades.

2. Administration/Treasurer – report to Finance Committee and the board with the difference of what are a Master Service

Agreement and a Master Service Contract. Provide a list of Master Service Agreements and Master Service Contracts that

the district is currently working with.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

Documents

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