August 10 2015

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

SPECIAL MEETING

August 10, 2015

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Recess into Executive Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Adjourn from Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524

August 10 524. 2015

SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met in special session pursuant to notice by the Treasurer in the Board Office at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6:05 p.m., President Kuhns in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Kuhns.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Absent: None Superintendent Mary Ronan was present.

RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Nelms moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion that the Board recess into executive session at 6:07 p.m. to discuss Purchase of Property for Public Purposes; Pending or Imminent Court Action in Conference with Board Legal Counsel: and Employment of a Public Employee or Official. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Absent: None Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

ADJOURN FROM RECESS

The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 6:57 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO

August 10 2015

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

August 10, 2015

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Policy Committee – Written July 27, 2015 . . . . . . . . . 525 Committee of the Whole – Written August 5, 2015 . . . . . . . . . 529 A Resolution Approving Students Eligible for Subsidy (Reimbursement in Lieu of

Transportation) for the 2015-16 School Year . . . . . . . . . . . . .

532 A Resolution Approving Yellow School Bus Stops for the 2015-16 School Year. . . 533 A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 3220 – Teacher Evaluation. . . . . . 534 A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property. 534 Revised-A Resolution Opposing the Last-Minute Changes Made to House Bill 70. .

. . . 535

A Resolution for Partnership with the Treasurer of the State of Ohio for Financial Transparency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

536

A Resolution Amending Board Policy 5113.01 – Schools of Choice and Magnet Intra-District Open Enrollment Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

537

Revised Report of the Superintendent Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 Report of the Treasurer 1. Receipt of Grant from Action for Healthy Kids . . . . . . . . 546 2. Receipt of Grant from the Ohio Department of Education Fresh Fruit and

Vegetable Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546

3. Receipt of an Anonymous Donation . . . . . . . . . . 546 4. Receipt of an Anonymous Donation . . . . . . . . . . . 546 6. Receipt of Donation from Pleasant Ridge School Foundation Inc . . . . 546 7. Receipt of Donation from Knowledgeworks Foundation . . . . . . 547 8. Receipt of Donation from Knowledgeworks Foundation . . . . . . 547 9. Agreement with JP Meck Speech and Language, LLC. . . . . . . 547 10. Agreement with DIZZLE, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 547 11. Agreement with Do Well Speech and Language, LLC . . . . . . 547 12. Agreement with Jeanine Chaney, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 547 13. Agreement with Cindy Slavik, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 547 14. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Avila Magna, LLC . . . . . . 547 15. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati . . . . 547 16. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement McMillan Apartments, LLC . . . . 548 17. Award Of Purchase Orders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 548

August 10 2015

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

August 10, 2015

Table of Contents (cont.)

18. Agreement with Paul’s Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . 548 19. Agreement with ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 20. Agreement with Scantron Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . 548 21. Agreement with Public Consulting Group, Inc . . . . . . . . 548 22. Renew Agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) . 549 23. Renew Agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) . 549 24. Renew Agreement with Atlantic Foods . . . . . . . . . . 549 25. Agreement with Lindamood Bell . . . . . . . . . . . 549 26. Agreement with Primax Group . . . . . . . . . . . 549 27. Agreement with Mercer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 28. Professional Development with Mindset Works. . . . . . . . . 549 29. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 550 Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Adjourn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551

August 10 525. 2015

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 Board Conference Room at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:09 p.m., President Kuhns in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Kuhns.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Absent: None Superintendent Mary Ronan was present.

MINUTES APPROVED Mr. Nelms moved and Mr. Minera 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 August 11, 2015. Special Meeting – July 27, 2015 Special Public Meeting – July 27, 2015 Passed viva voce. President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE The Policy Committee met on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 4:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

FOR BOARD APPROVAL

Policy 2431 – Interscholastic Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Dave Dierker, Director of Athletics Mr. Dierker informed the Committee that the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) reviews Bylaws and Sports Regulations that it adopts on an annual basis. He updated the group on changes to the following bylaws: OHSAA Bylaw 4-7-2: Changing High Schools – Transfers There are now ten (10) exceptions which may apply to a student who changes high schools. The transfer student is INELIGIBLE until ruled eligible by the Commissioner’s Office. These bylaws apply to all students enrolled in grades 9-12.

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

OHSAA added the below two additional exceptions. Exception 8 (effective August 1, 2015): A student who has transferred to another high school to take advantage of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program may be ruled eligible upon approval of the Commissioner’s Office. Exception 9 (effective August 1, 2015): A student shall be entitled to one transfer to the public high school located in the public school district within which the student’s parent residence is located regardless of whether the student is transferring from a public or nonpublic school. The student will be eligible at the public school closest to his/her legal residence assuming that they meet all other eligibility requirements. The Committee expressed concern and asked for clarification about language: closest to his/her legal residence, since CPS high schools are not zoned and are all high schools of choice. This language of “closest to his/her legal residence” is used three times in the policy and we need clarification for how it applies to CPS. Assistant Superintendent Bill Myles reported that he is discussing this problem with OHSAA due to the unique way high schools work in the District. ACTION: Mr. Myles and Mr. Dierker will have a conversation with Assistant Commissioner Roxanne Price of OHSAA

to get clarification on legal residence and will email the Policy Committee with their findings for recommendation of the policy for Board approval at the August 10, 2015 Regular Board meeting. The goal is to approve the policy before the start of this school year.

ACTION: Mr. Dierker will insert the other eight exceptions in the policy, instead of just having the two new ones. Participation by Students Enrolled in Non-Public Schools. If the non-public (chartered or non-chartered), STEM or community school in which the student is enrolled does not offer the inter scholastic sport the student wishes to play, the student enrolled in a non-public (charter or non-charted), STEM or community school shall be afforded by the superintendent of the district in which the student is entitled to attend school, the opportunity to participate in that sport at the district school closest to his/her legal residence during that school year (OHSAA Bylaw 4-7-5 not withstanding). OHSAA Bylaw 4-8-1: International and Exchange Students For the purpose of this bylaw, an international student is a student who is not a United States citizen and who is in Ohio receiving secondary education in an Ohio school. International students are ineligible for interscholastic athletics in Ohio unless they can meet one of the exceptions below. Exception 1: An international student may be declared eligible if the student’s parents have made a bona fide legal change of residence into Ohio and the international student is enrolled and attending an Ohio member school. The student is ineligible until ruled eligible by the Commissioner’s Office. Exception 2: The international student who is a participant in a recognized visitor exchange program may be eligible for interscholastic athletics subject to the following restrictions and conditions:

a. The international student may be eligible for a maximum of one school year which is the first year of enrollment at the Ohio member school.

b. The international student has not previously participated in any other visitor exchange program. Mr. Dierker reiterated that the emphasis of this bylaw is to highlight that an international school student is not a United States Citizen. Committee Chair Hoffman asked if this would exclude undocumented students from participating. Barbara Mattei-Smith, Director of Performance and Accountability, clarified that it does not.

August 10 527. 2015

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property Committee Chair Hoffman informed the Committee that the revised draft policy will be recommended to the Board for approval at the August 10, 2015 Regular meeting. The Administration will make sure that all recommended revisions are included in the policy. The policy does not include use of alcohol at District facilities. That will be a new policy discussed at a future meeting. Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation The Committee agreed with the Administration's below revisions to the policy contained in the following categories: Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Teacher Performance and Student Growth Measures ratings shall be combined to reach the summative teacher effectiveness rating using the OTES model formula for calculating final summative. Calculating Student Growth Measures Data from these multiple measures will be scored in accordance with ODE guidance and business rules. Evaluation Timeline District administrators shall conduct an evaluation of each teacher subject to this policy at least annually, except for teachers receiving an effectiveness rating of “Accomplished” as described below. Each evaluation shall include: 1) Two (2) cycles of formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each; and 2) Two (2) informal Observations (classroom walkthroughs) by an evaluator. Accomplished teachers shall receive one formal unannounced evaluation annually.

FOR BOARD INFORMATION Policy 5113 – Inter-District Open Enrollment The Committee reviewed recommended changes to the policy in anticipation of bringing a draft to the full Board in August 2015. Section 1: Needs further clarification regarding where staff children are in priority. “Other district students” is confusing language. The Administration will change to “district students currently open-enrolled in CPS” or “open enrollment applicants.” Section 2: Needs to be made clearer that when a student changes schools, they must re-apply. Mr. Myles asked: “What do we do about schools that were under-enrolled and we accepted out-of-district students and they are now overenrolled? What happens to the out-of-district students? The full Board will discuss this question. The Committee discussed whether a section on siblings is needed and what, if any, priority is given to siblings. ACTION: Ms. Mattei-Smith will research whether or not siblings can be prioritized. ACTION: The Administration will revise this policy with the suggestions from the Policy Committee to be included in the

Friday, August 7 Board packet. ACTION: The Committee will discuss this policy with the full Board at an August Board meeting.

August 10 528. 2015

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

New Policy 5113.02 – High Schools of Choice Intra-District Enrollment Program Committee member Bolton expressed displeasure in using the word “magnet” for high schools. Ms. Mattei-Smith advised that the grandfather clause in State policy makes it necessary for the District to continue calling these schools magnet schools. The Committee agreed to keep the term in the policy, but not use it in literature that goes out about the schools, and will continue using “schools of choice” language in all literature produced for the schools. The Committee advised the Administration to broaden the language for when student applications are accepted beyond just sixth-grade since some schools go through eighth-grade and instead use language that encompasses student’s transition point and when students exit their elementary school (sixth or eighth grade exit year). Ms. Bolton also suggested including language in the opening paragraph that describes how unique the District is to have high schools of choice and so many great choices for students.

The Committee again discussed the priority list outlining the order Information Technology uses for the lottery. There are many unresolved questions about what the right order is. Cincinnati Federation of Teachers President Julie Sellers expressed concern about where out-of-District staff children would fall on the list. Committee member Bolton expressed concern about where out-of-district children who have been in CPS elementary schools would fall on the list. The full Board will discuss in August 2015. Another option is to divide into zones or hemispheres; would have to be very specific regarding to which schools it relates. ACTION: The Administration will provide the Board with two potential priority lists as a starting point for their

discussion—one list for high schools of choice and one for course of study high schools. Committee member Bolton expressed concern that we are writing policy based on scarcity rather than on what our vision is—that we will solve our capacity issue. Committee Chair Hoffman suggested that our role is to make policy as transparent as possible and to be as clear as possible so that it can be uniformly implemented. Committee member Nelms asked if policy is written for the time it’s written in, with the assumption that it may need to be updated in the future. ACTIONS: Committee Chair Hoffman will write a memo to the Board with the key questions to consider.

Mrs. Hoffman will speak with Board President Alex Kuhns about time to discuss both policies (5113 and 5113.02) at the August 10, 2015 Regular Board meeting.

Suggested revisions to the policies and supporting documents will be put in the Friday, August 7, 2015 Board packets.

Other Business Ms. Hoffman asked if there were any SCPA policies that need to be revisited now that the school’s leadership is in place. As discussed in previous meetings, most of the policies assigned to the Committee were process/procedural problems and not policy. There are outstanding questions around sibling priority and the grade at which auditions will be held. ACTION: Ms. Mattei-Smith will review the SCPA policies assigned to the Policy Committee to see if there are any

outstanding. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.

August 10 529. 2015

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons Elisa Hoffman, Chair Cynthia Dillon, General Counsel Eve Bolton Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Chris Nelms Development Mrs. Hoffman moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee of the Whole (COW) met on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Education Center in Conference Room 1-A. FOR BOARD APPROVAL Financial Dashboard Solution Demonstration Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer Mrs. Wagner advised the Committee that her goal is to, “Establish a culture of transparency and financial excellence through the rebirth and redesign of the public financial dashboard. The dashboard will visually represent and report operating revenues and expenditures for all funds. Mrs. Wagner updated the Committee about the District being a pioneer in the creation of the Financial Dashboard that was created in 2007. Ohiocheckbook.com Mrs. Wagner shared a preview demonstration of Ohiocheckbook.com The tool is a transparent initiative started by Josh Mandel, Ohio State Treasurer, that allows Ohioans to search and share more than $400 billion in spending over the past seven years with full search, compare and share tools. http://ohiotreasurer.gov/ Mrs. Wagner advised that State Treasurer Mandel would like the District to do a joint announcement of its participation in the program with the City, as they are participating in the project as well. The joint announcement is to establish a partnership with the Treasurer of the State of Ohio for financial transparency. Board member Bolton advised Public Affair to make sure that the announcement makes clear that the District is not in conjunction with the City. The Committee discussed several options as to when to make the announcement and agreed to make the announcement around the opening of the first week of school for inclusion with all of the good things that will be happening for the opening of the new school year.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (cont.)

The Committee agreed with sharing the District’s financials on Ohiocheckbook.com and will recommend approval of participating in the initiative at the August 10, 2015 Regular Board meeting in the form of a resolution. FOR BOARD INFORMATION Great Learning Choices/Magnet Enrollment Policy Joseph Moorman, Director of Strategic Projects, Mayerson Academy Mr. Moorman reiterated the Board’s desire of making sure that all CPS parents and families will have equitable access to expanded learning opportunities and great learning choices that prepare students for success in the real world. Accomplishing equitable access will be accomplished by:

1. Ensuring Equitable Policies; 2. Increasing Access and Meeting Demands; and 3. Expanding Marketing and Communications.

Mr. Moorman reported that the objective of the meeting was for Board members to assess the level of equity/inequity in the existing magnet enrollment policy, by using the Board’s draft of the following working definition of equity in education and accompanying research.

Equity in Eductation: Requires that we (as a community of adults) share responsibility for addressing the opportunity gap that exists between both economically disadvantaged children and children of color and their more socially and financially secure counterparts.

It demands –

• The Board’s shared commitment to providing each student the appropriate resources to achieve success according to their individual characteristics.

• The Board’s shared understanding of the dynamics and challenges created by systemic inequities that

intersect at the issues of race, class and gender.

• The Board’s shared diligence in creating solutions that level the playing field without disadvantaging any of the young people we serve.

Mr. Moorman did a recap of the below recent discussions that have taken place around magnet enrollment and emphasized his awareness that discussions have been ongoing over the years.

November and December 2014 The Administration shared information on magnet enrollment.

December 16, 2014 Special Public Meeting The Board engaged in a facilitated conversation and identified a series of short- and long-term issues to address.

March 9, 2015 The Board discussed the magnet enrollment policy using the Equity Impact Assessment Guide.

July 14, 2015 Policy Committee Meeting Committee members and the Administration discussed the magnet enrollment policy and related data on student demographics and academic achievement. The group also considered the potential of a lottery system as an approach for making the policy more equitable.

August 10 531. 2015

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (cont.)

Mr. Moorman updated the Committee on research he did on Magnet Enrollment Systems. He did a random sampling of enrollment policies for 20 urban districts, and found that all the districts used a version of a lottery enrollment system for accessing “magnet” or “special option” schools when there are more applications than available seats. He reported that the most common types of enrollment systems were straight and weighted lotteries. Board members had extensive dialogue about how to move forward in approving an equitable Magnet Enrollment policy and procedures in preparation for school year 2016-2017. Discussion included: the possibility of doing a weighted lottery, using the high school lottery process, focusing on the schools that are affected, the need to include the community in the conversation before approving a permanent revision to the policy, more time needed to discuss the policy, the purpose and the ultimate goal for changing the policy, the need for the policy to pertain to all schools, and the suggestion of doing a waiver to suspend the first-come, first served and 30 percent set-aside language contained in the policy. ACTIONS: The Board supported the recommendation of doing a waiver and will recommend approval at the Regular

Board meeting on August 10, 2015.

Board member Bates will work with Board staff and the Administration to write a resolution to waive the first-come, first served and 30 percent set-aside language contained in the policy.

The Family and Community Engagement Department will determine an overarching community engagement plan around the lottery and report back to the Partnership/Public Engagement committee.

Board member Hoffman advised the Administration to provide a timeline for implanting a waiver and a policy change

The meeting adjourned at 1:06 PM. Mr. Kuhn moved that the Report the Committee of the Whole be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Human Resources Update and Recruitment – Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources

2. Policy 5113: Inter-District Open Enrollment and New Policy 5113.02: High Schools of Choice Discussion – Joe Moorman, Director Strategic Projects, Mayerson Academy

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC Kudos to:

1. To the Staff members who are currently at the schools preparing the schools and classrooms ready for the students on the first day of school.

2. The retirees were recognized and thanked for their service to the CPS students and the District.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated: 1. Michelle Dillingham House Bill 70 2. Alison Palassis Enrollment 3. Julie Sellers Enrollment

A RESOLUTION APPROVING STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY (REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION)

FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati City School District has identified one thousand, five hundred and eighty-seven (1,587) pupils to be residents of this school district and eligible for transportation services; and

WHEREAS, after a careful evaluation of all available options, it has been determined that it is impractical to provide transportation for these students to their selected schools; and

WHEREAS, the following factors as identified in Ohio Revised Code 3327.2 have been considered on a student by student basis:

1. The time and distance required to provide the transportation 2. The number of pupils to be transported 3. The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration 4. Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation 5. Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules 6. Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available; and

WHEREAS, the option of offering payment in lieu of transportation is provided in Ohio Revised Code:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education, in accordance with ORC 3327.2

and Board Policy 8600.02, declares one thousand, five hundred and eighty-seven (1,587) pupils impractical for transportation; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves the declaration of impractical to transport for the identified students for the 2015-2016 school year. Melanie Bates

August 10 533. 2015

A RESOLUTION APPROVING STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY (REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION)

FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR (cont.)

Mrs. Bates moved And Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion that A Resolution Approving Students Eligible For Subsidy (Reimbursement In Lieu Of Transportation) For The 2015-16 School Year be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION APPROVING YELLOW SCHOOL BUS STOPS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, Ohio Administrative Code 3301-83-13 states that the Superintendent and/or designee must determine annually the location of all school bus stops; and

WHEREAS, the school bus stop locations have been established by the Superintendent’s designee for the 2015-16 school year;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves the list of established school bus stop locations for the Cincinnati City School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the approved list of school bus stop locations be retained on file in

the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Office and the Transportation Department at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center. Daniel Minera Mr. Minera moved And Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion that A Resolution Approving Yellow School Bus Stops For The 2015-16 School Year be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

August 10 534. 2015

A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY: 3220 – TEACHER EVALUATION

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district 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 3220 – Teacher Evaluation 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 3220 – Teacher Evaluation as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center. Eve Bolton Ms. Bolton moved And Mr. Minera seconded the motion that A Resolution Approving Amending Board Policy: 3220 – Teacher Evaluation be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY: 7510 – USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES AND PROPERTY

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district 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 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property 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 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center. Elisa Hoffman

August 10 535. 2015

A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY: 7510 – USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES AND PROPERTY

(cont.) Mrs. Hoffman moved And Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REVISED A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE LAST-MINUTE CHANGES MADE TO HOUSE BILL 70

WHEREAS, Cincinnati City School District, the third largest district in Ohio, has been in operation since 1829 consistently leading in the education of all students in a District covering 91 square miles including all of the City of Cincinnati, Amberley Village, Cheviot and Golf Manor; most of the City of Silverton; parts of Fairfax and Wyoming; and small parts of Anderson, Columbia, Delhi, Green, Springfield and Sycamore townships and serving 33,000 students in 55 schools; and

WHEREAS, Ohio’s schools, including the Cincinnati City School District, are governed by an elected board of education whose members have been chosen by the citizens of the communities the District serves to lead with sound quality decisions to educate their community’s children and to determine the most effective use of local tax dollars as demonstrated by the $1.2 billion Facilities Master Plan the catalyst for redevelopment in the City of Cincinnati; and

WHEREAS, the top two ranked schools in the State are in the Cincinnati City School District and the District has led in educational improvements through professional development and technology applied to academic and business operations including My Tomorrow and Community Learning Centers; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 appointment of an academic distress commission in the Youngstown City Schools and the recent restructuring of that commission to function under a CEO appointed by individuals who may reside outside the Youngstown community — as opposed to being named by those who best know their community — has eradicated the ability of the elected board of education to exercise its statutory and long-held governing authority; and

WHEREAS, those restructuring changes were contained in a last-minute secret amendment to House Bill 70, which the Ohio General Assembly passed with no input from Ohio citizens; and

WHEREAS, this legislation would herald the same restructuring changes in other districts across the State;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the elected members of the Cincinnati City School District Board of Education, on behalf of the children and communities we serve, object and protest the manner in which this legislation was passed and demand the achievement of education reforms and improvements through engaging districts statewide; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the state superintendent of public instruction, as the manager of the academic distress commission process, to take appropriate steps immediately to engage the Youngstown elected board of education in review, development, communication and consideration of a positive, viable and forward thinking improvement process for the betterment of education for Ohio students; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the members of the Ohio General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and Gov. John R. Kasich to amend House Bill 70 to preserve and enhance local control and the education of all children; and

August 10 536. 2015

REVISED A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE LAST-MINUTE CHANGES MADE TO HOUSE BILL 70

(cont.)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such amendments should include the original intent of House Bill 70: to foster community engagement and collaboration and to create community learning centers for districts like Cincinnati which inaugurated the community learning center model many years ago with the vision of former Governor and Cincinnati school board member John J. Gilligan to transform schools and revitalize our communities.; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati City School District Board of Education hereby adopts this resolution and directs the Treasurer to reflect this action in the meeting minutes and that copies be distributed to the governor, members of the Ohio General Assembly and State Board of Education and state superintendent of public instruction. Alexander P. Kuhns, President Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Vice President Melanie Bates Eve Bolton Elisa Hoffman Daniel Minera A. Chris Nelms Mr. Kuhns moved And Mrs. Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion that A Resolution Opposing The Last-Minute Changes Made To House Bill 70 be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TREASURER OF THE STATE OF OHIO FOR FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is committed to Financial Transparency to our parents, taxpayers, citizens, and community partners, evidenced by Board goal:

GREAT COMMUNITIES Cultivate a robust and inclusive network of engaged parents, community and other stakeholders that works together to build safe, vibrant schools at the center of safe, vibrant communities; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Public Schools District pioneered the first public Financial Dashboard in 2008; and

WHEREAS, an objective of the Treasurer’s Department for 2016 is to publish a new and improved Financial

Dashboard; and

WHEREAS, Treasurer of Ohio, Josh Mandel, launched Ohiocheckbook.com – a new website that allows Ohioans to search and share more than $400 billion in checkbook-level spending – and is offering participation in this website at no cost to school districts; and

WHEREAS, this initiative improved Ohio’s transparency ranking from 46th to 1st in the country; and

August 10 537. 2015

A RESOLUTION FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TREASURER OF THE STATE OF OHIO FOR FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

(cont.)

WHEREAS, the District has been awarded the Government Financial Office Association Certificate for “Excellence in Financial Reporting” for the last fourteen consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education partners with a subcommittee of the Board Finance Committee of independent auditors to guide and advise the Board of Education on financial matters;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education agrees to partner with the Treasurer of Ohio to post online our financial expenditures in the OhioCheckbook.com public website beginning in January 2016. Eve Bolton Ms. Bolton moved And Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that A Resolution for Partnership With The Treasurer Of The State Of Ohio For Financial Transparency be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REVISED A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY 5113.01 – SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

AND MAGNET INTRA-DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district 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 be fair, family-friendly and provide equity of access for all stakeholders to the district's magnet school programming; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 5113.01 – Schools of Choice and Magnet Intra-District Open Enrollment Program will be amended for the 2016-17 magnet enrollment cycle, which will occur during the 2015-16 school year, by the Cincinnati Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education offers elementary students residing in the District the opportunity to apply for enrollment in magnet schools in the assigned quadrant or hemisphere or to attend the neighborhood school assigned; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 5113.01 currently assigns children to magnet schools using the following criterion in the following order: sibling relationship; date of application within the established enrollment cycle; and eligibility, where applicable, for preschool and age/grade. Any children unassigned after application of the above criterion are assigned based on first come, first serve basis, provided the number of applications does not exceed available seats and if so with a 30 percent set-aside; and

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REVISED A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY 5113.01 – SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

AND MAGNET INTRA-DISTRICT OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (cont.)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education suspends the first-come, first served language of Board Policy 5113.01 – Schools of Choice and Magnet Intra-District Open Enrollment Program as written; and a lottery system modeled after the current district high school lottery system will be put in place for the 2016-2017 magnet enrollment cycle, which will occur during the 2015-16 school year, while the Cincinnati Board of Education works to craft a permanent policy; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution amending the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 5113.01 – Schools of Choice and Magnet Intra-District Open Enrollment Program will be communicated to the District's stakeholders and community engagement will occur. Melanie Bates Mrs. Bates moved And Ms. Mr. Minera seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy 5113.01 – Schools Of Choice And Magnet Intra-District Open Enrollment Program be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REVISED RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by STRS, effective the first day of the month. This recommendation is being made because the employee has completed the term of their employment, or due to disability status, or by mutual agreement. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.) The following certificated employees have made application to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio. Derenda Gayle Beck Teacher – Hughes STEM Service June 1 Maridel Lluveras-Lopez Teacher - Cheviot Service June 1 B. RESIGNATION (The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.) Judith A. Brafman Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons July 27 Steven J. Brokamp Principal – S.C.P.A. Other Employment August 3 Kathleen I. Carter Teacher Personal Reasons July 31 Caroline Evelo Substitute Teacher Other Employment July 27

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) B. RESIGNATION (cont.) Stacey M. Johnson Teacher – Rockdale Other Employment July 31 Patrick Rocks Teacher – Oyler Relocating July 31 Peter B. Wood Teacher - Hughes STEM Personal Reasons July 31 C. CHANGE IN STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is August 9, 2015, as indicated. Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Jodi R. Barton $45,547.74 Class III Sub $122.98 per day Paul M. Barton II 45,547.74 Class III Sub 122.98 per day Juawana L. Kinnard 47,710.18 Class III Sub 122.98 per day Sanita C. Richardson 45,547.74 Class III Sub 122.98 per day Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Heather R. Wiesmann $45,912.31 Class I Sub $108.77 per day Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Michael Boyd $41,648.98 Class III Sub $122.98 per day Brandi P. Foster 41,648.98 Class III Sub 122.98 per day Continuing Contract Status from Limited Contract, effective 2015-16 school year

Janet E. Albright-Willis Monica M. Hoyles Kimberly I. Price Tonia D. Allen Malaika Huey Treva Rene Pryor Kathryn Marie Arinsmier Teri Lynn Irvin Akilah Rodgers Melissa L. Bailey Darlene Johnson Candy A. Rozier Kelly Bullock Tamara S. Johnson Kenya Sanders Brandi Caldwell-Henderson Tracey L. Jones Tiffany N. Stanton Taylor P. Cox Brandon A. King Felicia Steagall Shirley D. Easley Nancy E. Kroeger Kristina L. Taylor Krista M. Fehring-Gustavsson Ryan M. Luken Andries Van Der Bent Hope L. Hoekstra Maria Christina McDonough Tiffani L. Wharton Amy M. Holland Marlene McGlothin Amber N. Williams Rodger Donta D. Horton Andrew W. Miller Nicole N. Williams Tracy Greeley Howard Emily A. Otting

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) D. APPOINTMENT (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2015-16 school year, subject to the possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is August 9, 2015, except as indicated. Secondary Assistant Principal – 215 day Kathleen S. Restle $89,844.03 Walnut Hills August 10 Counselor - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Marie D. Colson $50,317.14 August 1 Bianca C. Gay 50,317.14 August 1 Morgan T. Taylor 50,317.14 August 1 Speech Pathologist - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Skye E. Connerley $63,004.40 Natalie Cathleen Wunder $49,476.13 Abigail Marie Mooney 47,710.18 Psychologist - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Stacey Elizabeth Fagin $57,147.72 Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Katy Leigh Bower $50,036.65 Deborah J. Glynn $65,330.90 Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Madeline Aufmann $45,547.74 Jessica N. Irwin $45,547.74 Valerie Blauvelt 63,004.40 Kimberly Anne Kuhn 45,547.74 Genevieve T. Cornett-Cox 47,710.18 Ashleigh M. Stall 47,710.18 Andrea K. Doyle 59,802.92 Sara Thomas 63,004.40 Sydney F. Horton 45,547.74 Karen Lee Waltermire 45,547.74 Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Nafisah S. Abdul-Rahim $42,348.53 Megan Higgins $42,348.53 John R. Brennan 42,348.53 Tyler Perry 42,348.53 Timothy M. Clark 42,348.53 Aaron C. Southworth 42,348.53 Stephanie C. Cooper 44,116.75 Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Holley A. Adkins $41,648.98 Jessica R. Chokan $45,210.50 Laura C. Andrews-Francis 41,648.98 Samantha Clark 41,648.98 Adelaide E. Backman 41,648.98 Andrew R. Cone 54,808.13 Rebecca M. Bergman 41,648.98 Michelle E. Gruesser 41,648.98 Jamie Lynn Brandeweide 41,648.98 Stephen A. Sutherland 45,210.50 Lexey W. Byrnes 41,648.98

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) D. APPOINTMENT (cont.) Substitute Teacher - Class III – $122.98 per day

Mikayla B. Austin Kelvin Fields Janine Kiefer In Board Proceedings of June 8, 2015, an appointment was approved for Samantha L. Tucker, Substitute Teacher, effective August 9, 2015. At her request, this action is to be rescinded. E. 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 July 30, 2015. Secondary Assistant Principal – 215 day From: Jason P. Dearwester $79,576.07 Riverview East Teacher – Taft High $70,466.97 F. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Counselor - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Rebeka P. Beach To: 1.00 From: .40 August 3 Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Rosemary J. Sirmans To: $53,012.57 From: $50,879.76 August 9 G. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Rosemary J. Sirmans To: $53,012.57 From: $50,879.76 August 10 H. 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.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Stipends based upon criteria in the agreement between the Board of Education and Cincinnati Association for Administrators and Supervisors. Kevin Jamison 1,200.00 The following teachers shall be paid the amounts shown for serving as Case Coordinators for the 2014-15 school year. Case Coordinators Janet E. Albright-Willis 1,500.00 Christine M. Antram 4,500.00 Cheryl L. Aurigema 4,500.00 Tracy K. Jennings 2,250.00 Roseanne Bays 6,000.00 Cathy L. Koesters 3,000.00 Linda C. Biehle 4,500.00 Ann S. Leichty 1,500.00 Lauren P. Braddock 4,500.00 Karen S. Lewis 3,000.00 Nancy Marie Burck 3,750.00 Tracey M. Lewis 2,250.00 Julie Cathey 1,125.00 Sara A. Maurer 3,000.00 Laura A. Chrystal 1,000.00 Cheryl D. McBee 4,500.00 Teresa A. Conley 3,750.00 Anne McDonald 2,250.00 Meghan Crothers 2,250.00 Arlinda McKinley 750.00 Tameca C. Crump 1,500.00 Angela R. Nichols 3,000.00 Shane Culyer 3,750.00 Elveta L. Ogle 2,250.00 Martha D. Presutti 3,750.00 Shakeysa M. Ogletree 4,500.00 Ellen Doll 3,750.00 Emily A. Otting 3,000.00 Marija Dunatov 1,500.00 Aris L. Persinger 2,250.00 Sarah E. English 3,500.00 Donna M. Peters-Brinkman 4,500.00 Melissa A. Estell 2,250.00 Heather M. Ranford 4,500.00 Krista M. Fehring-Gustavsson 1,500.00 James C. Roth 1,000.00 Michael A. Feist 4,500.00 Patricia M. Rush 2,250.00 Megan A. Fields 3,000.00 Mary J. Schmidt 3,000.00 Kathryn T. Folino 2,250.00 Joan M. Sontag 1,250.00 Marquise Freeman 3,000.00 Karen M. Soots 3,750.00 Patrick J. Good 4,500.00 Kelly Sweeney 3,000.00 Julie Ann Hall 3,000.00 Kari E. Toler 1,500.00 Jacqueline M. Hammersmith 4,500.00 Keitha P. Turner 1,500.00 Amy R. Harris 3,000.00 Sally Updike 750.00 Elizabeth A. Hook 4,500.00 Elizabeth A. Ventre 2,250.00 Sherita N. Hutsell 1,000.00 Joan Villasanti 2,250.00 Paula Jackson 1,500.00 Paige L. Wheeler 3,000.00 Richard L. Jackson 1,125.00 Cheryl A. Williams 2,250.00 The following teachers shall be paid the amounts shown for serving as Transition Coordinators for the 2014-15 school year.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Transition Coordinators Susan Adewusi 4,008.11 Dustin A. Brantley 3,493.79 Thomas W. Blair 1,223.71 Rolinda A. Gaither 2,766.66 Sheila E. Booker 3,529.26 Patrick J. Good 4,664.30 Laura L. Kelley 53.20 Emily A. Otting 159.61 Maria T. L. Lang 88.67 Akilah Rodgers 266.02 Patrick J. Lawrence 2,819.86 Thomas A. Shaver 1,862.17 Tracey M. Lewis 1,401.06 Gideon M. Smith 2,234.61 Anne McDonald 851.28 Dorinda Tackett 4,699.77 Arlinda McKinley 496.58 Paige L. Wheeler 372.43 Ralph L. Moon 532.05 Pamela F. Zelman 3,547.00 Mary K. Nie 212.82 Coordinating Teacher - $36.18 per hour (summer rate) Summer Bridge – Aiken – (SWP) – 20 hours

Deborah H. Glynn Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate) Preschool Opening – Early Childhood – (Title I) – 35 hours

Elissa Smith Morgan* Mary Beth Paff* Martha F. Siegel* Summer Program - Talbert House Bridge – (Title I) - 120 hours

Stephen C. Grimm* August Training for State Testing – Test Administration – 8 hours

Michael Benton Extended School Year Services – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 34 hours

Jessica C. Berding* Teacher - $35.47 per hour (extended employment rate) Extended School Year Services – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 10 hours

Amanda G. Buncher* Teacher - $31.08 per hour (in-service rate) Thriving Learning Communities – (Title I) – 6 hours

Lindsey Lauren Wittich* Teacher - $31.70 per hour (summer rate) Summer Bridge –Aiken – (SWP) – 20 hours

Cecelia E. Aikhionbare* John P. Huffman* Mindy L. Muddiman* John B. Hiatt*

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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. Herman Scales Maintenance Worker 2 September 1, 2015 Crystal Stewart Custodian 2 January 1, 2016 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. Lunette Baldwin Payroll Supervisor Other Employment July 24 Janice Bell Security Asst 2 Personal Reasons August 17 Colleen Foegle Paraprofessional Other Employment August 1 Margaret Johnson Paraprofessional Personal Reasons July 25 Derryn Jones Sr. Elem Support Specialist Other Employment August 2 Elizabeth Millard School Community Coord Personal Reasons June 5 Monica Moreland Paraprofessional Other Employment August 6 Lori Mueller Sign Language Interpreter Other Employment July 29 Julie Myrick Paraprofessional Other Employment May 29 Danielle Rains Paraprofessional Personal Reasons August 4 Terrie Shaw Licensed Practical Nurse Other Employment August 17 Clarinda Penn Paraprofessional Other Employment August 5 Amy Truman Sign Language Interpreter Personal Reasons July 30 Christine Wilson Paraprofessional Personal Reasons July 22 Murna Young Lunchroom Manager Other Employment August 11 C. SERVICES COMPLETED (Marks the end of a temporary assignment.) The services of the following, temporarily appointed, have been completed effective as indicated. Barbara Burkes Sub Food Service Helper August 11 Gregory Williams Sr. Hi Wrestling Coach August 11 D. DISMISSAL (Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.) The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed. Robin Dunn Paraprofessional August 11

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) 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 (*). Senior Support Specialist (Classified) Christina May $1410.95 bwk. Aiken August 17 Sign Language Interpreter (Unclassified) Kelly Stephens $25.07 hr. Parker Woods August 19 School Community Coordinator (Unclassified) Julie Tucker-Sullivan $23.05 hr. Project Connect August 18 Paraprofessional (Unclassified) Valerie Calhoun $14.83 hr. Human Resources August 18 Clifford Cass $15.24 hr. Roberts August 18 Johnny Foley $14.83 hr. Douglas August 18 Sharon Gargano $15.24 hr. Pleasant Ridge Mont August 18 Stephanie Sanders $15.24 hr. Mt. Washington August 18 Acoria Willingham $14.83 hr. Roll Hill August 18 Substitute Paraprofessional Tammy Butts $14.83 hr. Various August 18 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 (*). Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From Darrell Brockman $14.83 hr. Pleasant Ridge Mont Sub Paraprofessional $14.83 hr. August 18 David Cooper $14.83 hr. Student Services Sub Paraprofessional $14.83 hr. August 18 Sha’Lela Thornton $15.24 hr. Pleasant Ridge Mont Sub Paraprofessional $15.24 hr. August 18 Sub Paraprofessional From Kasey Jones $15.49 hr. Various Paraprofessional $15.49 hr. August 6 Chavone Martin $15.76 hr. Various Paraprofessional $15.76 hr. August 9 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 (*). Administrative Secretary (Unclassified) From Traci Moore $1793.58 bwk. Treasurer’s Office Sr. Support Spec $1593.33 bwk. August 11

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) G. PROMOTION (cont.) Lead Secretary (Classified) From Loma Angelo $1625.22 bwk. Gamble Mont Sr. Support Spec $1593.33 bwk. August 11 Andrea Tapp $1625.22 bwk. Student Services Sr. Support Spec $1452.59 bwk. August 11

Mary A. Ronan Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Superintendent be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER 1. Receipt of Grant from Action for Healthy Kids - That record is made of the receipt of a grant from Action for Healthy

Kids of $1,000.00 to the Department of Food Services. These grant dollars specifically support staff time for attending the webinar trainings and work that supports improvements in the district’s wellness policy in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. This was deposited into Fund 006-Food Services.

2. Receipt of Grant from the Ohio Department of Education Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - That record is

made of the receipt of a grant from the Ohio Department of Education Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to the Department of Food Services. The grant is to encourage the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables to primarily low-income children throughout the school day. Seventeen schools will receive $58.00 per student for a total of $466,378.00. This was deposited into Fund 006-Food Services.

3. Receipt of an Anonymous Donation - That record is made of the receipt of an anonymous donation of $25.00 to Ethel

M. Taylor Academy. The donation is to be used at the Principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018-Public School Support.

4. Receipt of an Anonymous Donation - That record is made of the receipt of an anonymous donation of $100.00 to Ethel

M. Taylor Academy. The donation is to be used for food and clothes. This was deposited into Fund 018-Public School Support.

6. Receipt of Donation from Pleasant Ridge School Foundation Inc. - That record is made of the receipt of a donation

from Pleasant Ridge School Foundation Inc. of $3,395.00 to Pleasant Ridge Montessori School. The donation is to be used to support the Reflex Math Program. This was deposited into Fund 019-Other Grants.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

7. Receipt of Donation from Knowledgeworks Foundation - That record is made of the receipt of a donation from

Knowledgeworks Foundation of $2,300.00 to Woodward Career Technical High School. The donation is to be used as follows - $1,500.00 for a teacher stipend for the STEM Bicycle Club deposited into Fund 018 Public School Support, $800.00 for club food and transportation to Regional Celebration Event deposited into Fund 300.

8. Receipt of Donation from Knowledgeworks Foundation - That record is made of the receipt of a donation from

Knowledgeworks Foundation of $2,300.00 to Aiken New Tech. The donation is to be used as follows - $1,500.00 for a teacher stipend for the STEM Bicycle Club deposited into Fund 018 Public School Support, $800.00 for club food and transportation to Regional Celebration Event deposited into Fund 300.

9. Agreement with JP Meck Speech and Language, LLC. - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement

with JP Meck Speech and Language, LLC to provide speech and language services in identified schools at a cost not to exceed $63,840.00. This agreement is from August 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016. Funding is from Auxiliary – Student Services: St. AL’s on the Ohio $21,280, and Cardinal Pacelli $42,560.00.

10. Agreement with DIZZLE, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with DIZZLE, LLC to

provide speech and language services in identified schools at a cost not to exceed $49,893.00. This agreement is from August 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016. Funding is from Auxiliary – Student Services.

11. Agreement with Do Well Speech and Language, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement

with Do Well Speech and Language, to provide speech and language services in identified schools at a cost not to exceed $42,560.00. This agreement is from August 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016. Funding is from Auxiliary – Student Services.

12. Agreement with Jeanine Chaney, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Jeanine

Chaney, LLC to provide speech and language services in identified schools at a cost not to exceed $66,234.00. This agreement is from August 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016. Funding is from Auxiliary – Student Services.

13. Agreement with Cindy Slavik, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Cindy Slavik,

LLC to provide speech and language services in identified schools at a cost not to exceed $26,880.00. This agreement is from August 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016. Funding is from Auxiliary – Student Services: Xavier Mont. $5,600.00, and Good Shepherd $21,280.00.

14. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Avila Magna, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a Payment

in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Avila Magna, LLC thereby authorizing an 8 year tax exemption for 100% of the value of the improvements made to real property located at 1509 Republic Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of the building located on the property into 5 units of residential housing. Avila Magna, LLC shall pay to Cincinnati Public Schools an amount equal to 25% of the increased taxes that would have been levied, had the (abatement) CRA not been in effect. The property value is $860,000.00. Annual revenue to Cincinnati Public Schools is estimated at $6,617.58. The 8 -year revenue is estimated at $52,940.62.

15. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter

into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati thereby authorizing a 12-year tax exemption for 100% of the value of the improvements made to real property located at 4015 Red Bank Road in the Oakley statistical neighborhood approximation and within the boundaries of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council in connection with the commercial remodeling of the existing building on such property. During the period of time in which the tax exemption is in effect Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati shall pay to Cincinnati Public Schools an amount equal to 25% of the increased taxes that would have been levied, had the (abatement) CRA not been in effect. The value is $2,782,516.00. Annual revenue to Cincinnati Public Schools is estimated at $21,411.07. The 12 - year revenue is estimated at $256,932.79.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

16. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement McMillan Apartments, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a

Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with McMillan Apartments, LLC thereby authorizing a 15 year tax exemption for 100% of the value of the improvements made to real property located at 169, 163 and 151 West McMillan Avenue, 2444, 2442, 2440, 2438, 2436, 2434 and 2432 West Clifton Avenue, and 232, 228, 224 and 222 Lyon Street in Cincinnati in connection with the construction of a mixed-use development including residential and commercial space on such real property. During the period of time in which the tax exemption is in effect McMillan Apartments, LLC shall pay to Cincinnati Public Schools an amount equal to 25% of the increased taxes that would have been levied, had the (abatement) CRA not been in effect. The property value is $25,000,000.00. Annual revenue to Cincinnati Public Schools is estimated at $192,371.45. The 15 -year revenue is estimated at $2,885,571.74.

AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

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

GENERAL FUND 001 a. Support

CBTS Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions

ITM $ 19,380.00

Explanation – Renewal of Blue Coast equipment support for Internet bandwidth control.

b. Project Management

Pomeroy ITM $ 90,000.00 Explanation – Support and management for My Tomorrow initiative, in order to consolidate action plans and monitor upcoming activities.

LATE REQUEST 18. Agreement with Paul’s Bus Service – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Paul’s Bus

Service to provide transportation for students within the CPS district at a cost not to exceed $420,000.00. This agreement is from August 5, 2015 – June 30, 2018. Funding is from General Fund – Transportation.

19. Agreement with ACT - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with ACT to provide testing

materials for 11th grade students at a cost not to exceed $110,000.00. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund – Test Administration.

20. Agreement with Scantron Corporation – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Scantron

Corporation for producing scannable forms, non-scan test booklets and various test related products for the benchmark assessments and end of semester examinations at a cost not to exceed $130,000.00. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund – Test Administration.

21. Agreement with Public Consulting Group, Inc. – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with

Public Consulting Group, Inc. to provide the district with an internet-based special education tool for the management and reporting of IEP/ETR/504/LEP/WEP/WAP and Health Services Documentation at a cost not to exceed $169,583.33. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016. Funding is from IDEA-B – Student Services.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

LATE REQUEST (cont.)

22. Renew Agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) - That the Treasurer be authorized to

renew the existing agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) for financial and purchasing software support, hosting and EMIS support at a cost not to exceed $173,908.25. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund – Treasurer’s Department.

23. Renew Agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) - That the Treasurer be authorized to

renew the existing agreement with Hamilton/Clermont Cooperative Association (HCCA) for EPROhio purchasing software licensing, support and hosting at a cost not to exceed $47,261.00. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund – Treasurer’s Department.

24. Renew Agreement with Atlantic Foods – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement Atlantic Foods,

formerly Tri-State/Buckeye Juice, to provide shelf stable beverages and snacks for school cafeterias and the summer food service program at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00. This agreement is from July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Funding is from Fund 6 – Food Services.

FOR BOARD INFORMATION 25. Agreement with Lindamood Bell – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Lindamood Bell to

provide training and support to Cincinnati Public Schools staff with a private, on-site training workshop for Visualizing and Verbalization Training on August 27-28, 2015 and on-going support at a cost to not exceed $19,750.00. This agreement is from August 27, 2015 - June 30, 2016. Funding is from IDEA-B – Student Services.

26. Agreement with Primax Group - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Primax Group for a

Technologist in Residence to offer mentoring and technical/program support to Read 180 instructors and the 11 schools implementing Read 180 at a cost not to exceed $12,600.00. This agreement is from August 24, 2015 - April 30, 2016. Funding is from IDEA-B – Student Services.

27. Agreement with Mercer - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Mercer. Mercer will create

a document “Total Rewards Statement” for each employee (employed by 8/30/2015). This project uses the balance of commissions paid to Mercer in 2014 that would otherwise be forfeited. CPS’s expected expense is zero dollars.

28. Professional Development with Mindset Works – As Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) continues to expand its

ambitious My Tomorrow initiative where educators and students will encounter increased challenges associated with more rigorous standards, a focus on college and career readiness and the integration of technology into pedagogy. Part of what is needed for success with this endeavor is for teachers and students to further develop dispositions that will best enable them to take on challenges, focus on learning improvement and remain resilient upon struggle. Mindset Works’ understanding and practice would provide adults and students with the mental habits to embrace and make the most of the new opportunities. In partnership with CPS, Mindset Works is pleased to provide the following services and resources during the 2015-2016 school year: Leaderkits for Principals and Central Office Leaders (60); Educator kits for Instructional Coaches (40) and Teacher Leader cohort members (75); and onsite professional learning support for 7 full days for three cohort groups at a cost not to exceed $66,925.00. This professional development will extend from September 1, 2015 – March 30, 2016. Funding is from Title I and Title II – Deputy Superintendent.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

FOR BOARD INFORMATION LATE REQUEST

29. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center (HCESC) to provide technical assistance with the implementation and monitoring of Secondary Transitions for Special Education by providing a part-time Secondary Transition Specialist, Patrick Wong, for 38 days at a cost not to exceed $22,230.00. This agreement is from August 1, 2015- June 30, 2016. Funding is from IDEA-B – Student Services.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that the Report of the Treasurer be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Hoffman, Minera, Nelms, President Kuhns (7) Noes: None President Kuhns declared the motion carried.

INQUIRIES/UPDATES 1. Updates – the Superintendent provided the Board with an updated work organizational chart.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. Administration – Facilities please review the need for physical expansion at Walnut Hills to accommodate the growing

number of students being enrolled and add Walnut Hills to the Quality Seats to ensure we are meeting the need for quality academic seats.

2. Administration – provide a presentation on the use of technology throughout the district. 3. Administration – please provide a report on Carpe Diem. 4. Administration – provide a presentation on New Tech and the 3-year contract associated with the program. 5. Administration - contact OSBA regarding presenting the MyTomorrow Initiative at the Capital conference in November. 6. Board – schedule time to finalize the Superintendent’s evaluation.

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ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 9:53 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO