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September 16 2019
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CINCINNATI, OHIO
PROCEEDINGS
BUSINESS MEETING
September 16, 2019
Table of Contents
Election of Treasurer Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065
Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065
Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065
Report of the Audit Committee August 28, 2019 . . . . . . . . . 1065
Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1072
Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 1072
Board Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1072
A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi . . . . . . . . 1072
Report of the Superintendent
Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . .
1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1075
2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1087
Report of the Treasurer
I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1097
II. Amendment to Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1099
III. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100
IV. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1101
V. Board Member Service Fund . . . . . . . . . . . 1101
VI. Award Oof Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 1102
VII. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 1103
VIII. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105
IX. Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105
X. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1106
XI. Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1109
Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110
Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110
Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110
September 16 1065 2019
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met pursuant to its calendar of meetings in
the ILC at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:43 p.m.,
President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)
Absent: Member Moroski (1)
Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.
MINUTES APPROVED
Mr. Davis moved and Mrs. Bowers 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 September 17, 2019.
Business Meeting – August 26, 2019
Special Meeting – August 26, 2019
Business Meeting – September 4, 2019
Special Meeting – September 4, 2019
Passed viva voce.
President Jones declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee met on Tuesday, August 28, 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, David Foote, Jeffrey Orschell, Thomas D. Heldman, Daniel E. Holthaus
Administration
Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer; Kevin Ashley, Director of Financial Reporting
Finance Committee
Eve Bolton, Chair
BDO Risk Advisory Services
Randy Coomes, Senior Director
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT)
Don Mooney, Counsel and Field Representative
Community Members
Tom Conlan, Craig Rozen
Plattenburg & Associates, Inc.
Kevin Vaughn, CPA, Principal
September 16 1066 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Audit Report
Kevin Vaughn, Plattenburg & Associates, informed the Committee about Plattenburg’s audit of internal controls over financial
reporting and compliance. He reported that they are engaged to audit the financial statements of the governmental activities of the
Cincinnati City School District for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Mr. Vaughn reported that Plattenburg will be onsite beginning the week of September 9, 2019. He also reported that a minority
firm will be completing approximately 15 percent of the audit, as state law requires the use of minority owned firms when work
hours are above 800.
He reported that the goal is to have the financial statements ready for auditing by mid-November 2019.
The audit will consist of control testing in the area of expenditures (non-payroll), payroll, self-insurance (employee benefits),
purchase card transactions, cash investments, unreported liabilities, and capital asset activity, as well as other areas.
The audit is due to the State Auditor by midnight, December 31, 2019.
Mr. Vaughn updated the Committee on the new Government Accounting Standards Board Requirements (GASB) Statement No. 83:
Certain Asset Retirement Obligations and GASB Statement No. 88: Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct
Borrowings and Direct Placements.
Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan and Goals
The purpose of Ms. Roberts’ annual Internal Audit Plan (IAP) is to outline the activities and objectives of Cincinnati Public
Schools’ Internal Audit Department. The execution of the plan begins August 29, 2019, and concludes with final reporting on April
22, 2020.
Ms. Roberts updated the Committee on the following areas of her plan:
Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment
Overview
Audit Universe (a full list of areas within an organization that could be audited)
Methodology (risk categories utilized to perform assessment)
Risk Assessment Results (Financial, Audit, Strategic, and Entity-Level)
Fiscal Year 2020 Planned Engagements
Advisory
o Cash Receipts
o District Strategic Plan Support
Assurance
o Medical Benefits
o Network Assessment
Follow Up
o Transportation
o Payroll
ACTION: Audit Committee member Eve Bolton advised the Internal Auditor to prioritize and focus on the home-to-school
portion of transportation due to recent public concerns. She instructed Ms. Roberts follow up on recommendations
made in the previous year’s internal audit, as well as the service level agreements with transportation vendors.
Multi-Year Audit Cycle
A summary of past, present, and future audit engagements.
September 16 1067 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan and Goals (cont.)
Internal Audit Development and Advancement
Documentation of Internal Audit Procedures
Departmental Staffing Expansion
Professional Development
Status of Past Internal Audit Recommendations
A summary of the status of recommendations that will guide the Administration, Audit Committee, and Board of Education
as to areas that may need attention or additional resources (Chart is available in the full report)
ACTION: Audit Committee member Jim Crossett recommended that Internal Auditor Roberts highlight the positive impact of
the implemented audit recommendations in future follow up summaries.
ACTION: Audit Committee members expressed interest in how bus vendors are chosen. Treasurer Wagner will do a
presentation on the District’s Request for Proposals process.
Appendix I: Risk Assessment Criteria
The risk matrix developed by the Internal Auditor to execute the Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment.
Ms. Roberts provided Audit Committee members with a copy of the District’s Conflict of Interest and Related Party Disclosure
Form (Board of Education and Committee members form) for each member to sign.
A copy of the full Internal Audit Plan is available upon request in the Board office.
Internal Auditor Goals
Internal Auditor Roberts reviewed her following goals for the 2019-2020 evaluation year with the Committee:
Goal Description
Audit Committee
& Internal Audit Strategy
Compile and present a benchmarking and comparison report
regarding Audit Committee and Internal Audit best practices.
Coordinate the review and revision of the Audit Committee and
Internal Audit responsibilities as noted in the respective charters.
Develop a three year strategic plan for the Internal Audit
Department.
Planning, Engagement Execution
& Reporting
Develop an annual Internal Audit Plan (IAP) using full risk
assessment methodology, incorporating projects to support the
District’s strategy and objectives.
Complete the advisory, assurance, and follow up engagements from
the Fiscal Year 2020 IAP.
Communicate the status of internal and external audit engagements
to the Audit Committee on a bimonthly basis.
Internal Audit Development &
Advancement
Complete the following activities as summarized in the Fiscal Year
2020 IAP:
o Documentation of Internal Audit Procedures
o Departmental Staffing Expansion
o Professional Development
September 16 1068 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Internal Auditor Goals (cont.)
ACTION: Audit Committee member Thomas Heldman made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan
and 2018-19 Internal Auditor Goals as presented. Audit Committee member Jeff Orschell seconded the motion.
The Committee agreed with the plan and goals, thus recommending them to the Board for approval at their
September 4, 2019 Regular Business meeting.
Financial Updates
Treasure Wagner updated the Committee on her following June 2019 Financial report.
September 16 1069 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Financial Updates (cont.)
September 16 1070 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Financial Updates (cont.)
September 16 1071 2019
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(cont.)
Relevant Financial Statements within the Strategic Plan
Treasurer Wagner updated the group on the following goals in the Strategic Plan that are impacted financially.
1. Student-Centered Decision Making 1.3
Institute an annual budget development and review process that provides multiple points of access to influence an equitable
distribution of resources to all students individually or commonly required.
2. Optimized Capabilities 4.3
Explore and implement best practices of financial management, investment and sustainability in all operational cost
centers.
3. Growth 5.4
Develop a long-range financial plan to support the district’s growth outlined in the strategic priorities.
CPS Building and School Inventory
Ms. Bolton and Mrs. Wagner informed the Committee that the Superintendent Mitchell was assigned to provide the Board with a
property inventory and school enrollments report. Mrs. Mitchell provided the Board with a report in the form of a memo on August
20, 2019.
Abatement Negotiations
Treasurer Wagner and Audit Committee member Bolton reported that letters between CPS and City Council have been exchanged
to begin discussion for renegotiation of the 1999 Tax Agreement.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM
Audit Committee Staff Liaisons
Brian Ross, Chair, absent Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer
Jennifer Couser Lauren Roberts, CPA, Internal Auditor
Jim Crosset, CLM
Christine Fisher
David Foote, CPA
Thomas D. Heldman, CPA
Daniel E. Holthaus, CPA
Carol Lawrence, absent
Jeffrey L. Orschell
Clarice Warner, absent
Eve Bolton, Chair (Finance Committee)
Melanie Bates (Finance Committee), absent
Ryan Messer (Finance Committee), absent
Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of Audit Committee be accepted.
Passed viva voce.
President Jones declared the motion carried.
September 16 1072 2019
PRESENTATIONS
1. Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award: Marie Kobayashi – Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Anthony Simms-Howell,
Commissioner, Latino Affairs Commission
A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi – Cincinnati Board of Education
2. Strategic Plan Goal: Student-Centered Decision Making – Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent
3. Strategic Plan Goal: Optimized Capabilities – Policies and Procedures – Dan Hoying, General Counsel
ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Kudos to:
1. Member Messer – Laura Mitchell, Superintendent and the entire staff for having Stargel Stadium ready and for giving
our children a world class stadium.
The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:
1. Kevin Hoffman Transportation
2. Ann & Paul Roepke Transportation
3. Jessica Rothwell Transportation
4. Tom Frank Safe Routes to School
5. Jeffrey Demgree Vision zero/Pedestrian Safety
6. Julie Sellers CFT
BOARD MATTERS
1. Developers as Partners: CPS and Tax Incentive Agreements
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIREIKA “MARIE” KOBAYASHI
WHEREAS, Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi, a school psychologist and student services manager for Cincinnati City
School District, was recently recognized by the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission as a Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan for 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has served students in Cincinnati for more than twenty years as an academic tutor, mental
health assistant, behavior therapist, parent support group facilitator, school psychologist, and most recently, as the manager in the
Department of Student Services for English Language Learners; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi secured funding for the translation of 500 documents that districts across Ohio can access
online; and
September 16 1073 2019
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIREIKA “MARIE” KOBAYASHI
(cont.)
WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi and her team, together with Princeton City Schools, Hamilton County ESC, and Xavier
University, successfully administered a Straight A grant from the Ohio Department of Education, to support the Future CLASS
(Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Systems of Support) program which provided greater academic and linguistic support
for English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families through sustainable, cost-effective measures; and
WHEREAS, the results achieved in the Future CLASS program under Ms. Kobayashi’s leadership have been
recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and replicated by school districts around the state and the country; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has worked closely with administrators, teachers, families, community leaders, and
organizations to support and advocate for immigrant students and families in Cincinnati; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has served on the boards of the English Language Learner Foundation and the Live-a-
Language Foundation; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, Ms. Kobayashi was recognized by Santa Maria Community Services for her service to the
immigrant population within the Greater Cincinnati area, and in 2017, by the Ohio Latino Education Summit as the Education
Advocate Award winner;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Board of
Education honors and congratulates Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi for her many important contributions to the students and families
of Cincinnati Public Schools.
Carolyn Jones, President
Ryan Messer, Vice President
Melanie Bates
Eve Bolton
Pamela Bowers
Ozie Davis III
Mike Moroski
Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bowers seconded the motion to A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)
Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
September 16 1074 2019
REVISED
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
A. RESIGNATION
B. SERVICES COMPLETED
C. CHANGE IN STATUS
D. APPOINTMENT
E. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME
F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
A. DEATH
B. RETIREMENT
C. RESIGNATION
D. APPOINTMENT
E. CHANGE IN STATUS
F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
G. PROMOTION
September 16 1075 2019
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.)
Robert G. Brausch Teacher – Woodward Other Employment September 4
B. SERVICES COMPLETED
(Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)
The services of the following have been completed effective date as indicated.
Samantha Sayre Frodge July 31 Jeremy D. Triggs September 5
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 as indicated
Speech Pathologist - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)
Jade Kiana Pearl Clark $54,073.24 August 30 Class III Sub $127.95 daily
Teacher- Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)
Santana Elizabeth Lipscomb $59,065.93 September 2 Class III Sub 127.95 daily
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 2019-20 school year, subject to the
possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati
Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as
indicated.
Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)
Laura Christine Fronk $25,998.96 (.60) September 9
September 16 1076 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Substitute Teacher – Class VI – $165.00 per day
Tibbie R. Kposowa August 19 Jennifer Renee Williams September 3
Suzanne Lee Lowman September 3
Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day
Theresa A. Harris September 17 Dustin Michael Moore September 17
Catherine M. Hysell August 12 Shana Renee Sandoval September 17
Christopher Wiatt Martin August 12 Victoria Marie Savage September 17
Substitute Teacher Retiree – $126.13
Bruce George Bufford September 17 Cathrine M. Hysell August 12
Alan P. Cucchetti September 17 Elaine Thomas August 12
Diana Lynn Duenne-Sonnega September 17
Substitute Teacher – Class I – $113.17 per day
Carlitos Anaiah Anderson August 22 Jazmin Jonae Smith September 17
Jean A. Kinney September 17
Teacher - Tutor - $18.27 per hour
Paula Hameen September 17
The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2019-20 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.
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Elizabeth Brown Walnut Hills HS Varsity Tennis Coach 1619.92
E. 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.
Speech Pathologist - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)
Megan Katt To: .60 From: 1.00 August 12
Amy Nicole Miller .80 1.00 August 12
September 16 1077 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (cont.)
Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)
Erin C. Sanders To: .50 From: 1.00 August 12
Carrie B. Wendel .70 .60 August 12
F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY
(Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)
The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated.
Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated
Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)
Lisa M. Brokamp To: $84,311.49 From: $77,799.18 August 12
Bradley M. Cohn 95,789.61 91,411.52 August 12
Thomas E. Delisio 63,155.38 59,065.93 September 1
Paula Jackson 87,210.85 83,123.77 August 12
Donald A. Lakes 87,210.85 80,698.54 August 12
Tracey M. Lewis 84,311.49 80,224.40 August 12
Jennifer R. Nieman 79,826.12 75,736.66 August 12
Emily Robers 79,826.12 75,736.66 August 12
Rachel K. Tapp 84,311.49 80,224.40 August 12
Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)
Cynthia Renee Adkins To: $59,065.93 From: $53,897.80 September 1
Christine A. Erskine 80,224.40 77,799.18 August 12
Jennifer C. Fay 80,224.40 77,799.18 August 12
Bradley A. Gerard 87,895.70 85,397.72 September 1
Antria D. Goss 67,970.27 65,549.78 August 12
Erin M. Hedges 75,736.66 73,313.83 August 18
Chelley Renee Hopson 59,065.93 56,643.09 August 12
Kimberly A. Jones 80,224.40 77799.18 August 12
Jason A. Leon-Guerrero 64,644.19 62218.96 August 12
Brian C. Siekmann 87,895.70 85,397.72 September 1
Shauna Sue Wilhelm 56,498.46 43,331.60 September 1
Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)
Brooke A. Barron To: $49,637.67 From: $47,387.86 September 1
Jonathan Breen 62,218.96 57,752.55 September 1
Teresa N. Cordell 62,218.96 57,752.55 August 12
September 16 1078 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.)
Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) (cont.)
Carmen A. Deloach 62,218.96 57,022.38 August 18
Corey Alan Dyke 51,474.96 49,637.67 August 18
Kourtni Elizabeth Froesel 62,218.96 59,241.37 September 1
Kara Haddix 56,643.09 52,935.32 August 18
Nagela Lynn Heisel 77,799.18 72,223.31 September 1
Helena Nichole Hill 51,474.96 47,037.00 August 18
Stuart Dean Huskey 47,387.86 44,059.42 August 18
Lindsay J. Laroche 56,643.09 52,935.32 September 1
Margaret Carhartt McHenry 51,474.96 47,387.86 September 1
Brandon M. Ogilby 59,241.37 55,154.28 September 1
Emma E. Quillin 51,474.96 47,037.00 September 1
Kira Mills Rucker 59,241.37 55,154.28 September 1
Stephanie Ward Simon 73,313.83 47,387.86 September 1
Branden Deshawn Smith 59,241.37 47,387.86 September 1
Rachel Vitale 49,637.67 43,331.60 August 12
Nicholas A. Vose 54,073.24 49,986.16 September 1
Emily A. Wethington 47,387.86 44059.42 August 12
Hillie Beth Wimmers 47,387.86 44,059.42 September 1
Alexander Michael Yersky 54,073.24 49,986.16 August 18
Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)
Kathryn Pei Bauer To: $44,059.42 From: $43,331.60 September 1
Jason A. Friedhoff 55,154.28 44,059.42 August 18
Chris L. Lord 60,730.16 59,999.99 September 1
Kelsey M. McConnell 47,767.18 47,037.00 September 1
Jennifer J. Phillips 72,223.31 71,493.13 August 12
Vanessa Rivas Gonzalez 44,059.42 43,331.60 September 1
Lynne M. Stover-Jobe 82,873.77 82,091.60 August 12
Lindsey Lauren Wittich 57,752.55 57,022.38 August 12
G. 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.
September 16 1079 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
The following person is recommended to perform additional responsibilities serving as Elementary Assistant Principal, for up to 8
days. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.
Name Location
Mary Goodwin Corbin Spencer Center
The following are recommended for a stipend in the amounts indicated for the 2018-19 school year.
Technology Coordinator
Ronnie X. Black 622.80
Teacher-In-Charge - $43.91 per hour (extended employment rate)
Andrew T. Beumer A2S/A2E Trina Tolbert A2S/A2E
Pamela C. Edwards Rising Stars @ Vine
Teacher-In-Charge - $43.91 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)
Brenda Ball* Hays-Porter Patrick Wilde* Hays-Porter
Coordinating Teacher - $40.49 per hour (extended Employment rate)
Test Site Coordinator for SCPP – Test Administration – 75 hours
Jerry W. Moore*
Coordinating Teacher - $37.64 per hour (in-service rate)
Districtwide PD Presenter – Curriculum – 2 hours
Halla R. Shteiwi
Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate)
Write IEP’s – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 45 hours
Elita Hardy*
Help Me Grow Evaluations – Student Services – (ECSE Grant) – 13 hours
Erin Zink*
Prep Time for New Programming – Ethel M. Taylor – (Title I) – 25 hours
Ewa K. Hufford* Julie A. Warmack*
New Counselor Coaching – Auxiliary Services – (Auxiliary) – 30 hours except as indicated
Cynthia A. Bihl* Robyn G. Schwarz* Rebecca L. Tully*
Kimya M. Moyo* 20 hrs
September 16 1080 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate) (cont.)
EL Leadership Planning – Mt. Washington – (V2020) – 137 hours
Tracy K. Jennings*
EL End of Year Data Review – Mt. Washington – (V2020) – 8 hours
Annelise L. Connelly* Mary M. Davis* Tracy K. Jennings*
Debbie J. Couch* Megan Higgins* Jennifer R. Williams*
Extended Time to Prepare Classrooms – Gamble High - (SWP) – 14 hours
Jason E. Banks* Sheila S. Libecap* Brandon M. Ogilby*
Cristina Marie Halsey* David C. Miller* Marilou Priestle*
Brian D. Huhtala* Kelly M. Mills* Erin Worrell*
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (summer rate)
ESY – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours
Joanne P. Johnson*
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate)
EL Curriculum Training – College Hill – (SWP) – 18 hours
Kasandre Y. Brown*
FBA/BIP Training with ODE – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 7 hours
Maria L. Buford* Monica Lynn Glover* Heather M. Johnson*
Jeffrey J. Denen* Carrie J. Hess-Wilson* Charlie R. Johnson-Shearer*
Train the Trainer PD – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours
Susan S. Allen* Genise Carmaletta Caldwell* Abigail Janet Haselman*
Jenifer L. Ambrosius* Jade Kiana Pearl Clark* Leslie M. Hattemer*
Christina M. Back* Deana R. Davis* Carrie J. Hess-Wilson*
Katrina Lynn Bakas* Tanya J. Deleone* Stephanie F. Jeter*
Julie Lynne Bassett* Maya Donaldson* Heather M. Johnson*
Kara Bazeley Berling* Beth L. Dull* Joanne P. Johnson*
Lori T. Bernard* Maureen M. Ethridge* Megan E. Katt*
Elizabeth A. Blankenship* David J. Fenton* Jennifer A. Keith*
Rhonda L. Bostick* Jeanine Flores* Laura A. Knopf*
Crystal Boyd* Alana J. Foote* Mariah M. Lee*
John W. Breig* Manuela J. Giannini* Alejandra Lopez-Mayo*
Renita V. Brooks* Misty A. Griffith* Amy Rose Martin*
Julie A. Byrne* Michelle R. Grimm* Christy L. Mash*
September 16 1081 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate)
Train the Trainer PD – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours (cont.)
Laura M. Massa* Richard R. Nicak Jr.* Laura A. Tapke*
Joan H. May* Marijo F. O’Connell* Stacey R. Unkraut*
Cheryl D. McBee* Lori M. Owens* Sara L. Vank*
Joelle B. McConnell* Kristin Oxman* Jenny Velazco-Lowe*
Sabrina McGill* Patricia J. Peters* Kimberly M. Wade*
Christopher McLachlan* Marsha A. Piphus* Elizabeth J. Wallbrown*
Megan E. Mercurio* Amy Renner* Roy G. Wood*
Amy Nicole Miller* Cynthia L. Rettig* Jacqueline A. Woods*
Mary Jo Montenegro-Miller* Jill S. Reutter* Rebecca A. Wuest*
Tracy A. Mullins* Laura M. Sebastian* Tong Yu*
Adam G. Nacke* Rachel Short* Erin Zink*
Erin M. New-Ralston* Davida M. Swanson*
K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours
Kathryn Abney Sarah Beischel Sylvia Cleveland
Benetta Abrams Darla Belcuore Holly Clinkenbeard
Jennifer Adamson Jennifer Bell Audrey Coe
Holley Adkins Aisha Berry Leah Cohen
Milbeth Allen Mikayla Bethea Yolanda Coleman
Laura Andrews-Francis Bethany Boada Alyssa Collin
Mary Arbuckle Lisa Bottoms Giana Collins
Becky Armbruster Jackie Botts-Crawley Julia Conarroe
Stacy Armstrong Laura Brennan Maeve Cook
Anne Ashcraft Jonaya Brown Tonya Cook
Teri Aydt Napola Bryant Mitza Costantini
Emily Bae Carolyn Bucher Megan Courtney
Heather Bailey Ellen Buell Ariel Crump
Sahara Ballard Shannon Burks-Locke Melissa Culyer
Caitlin Barner Sharon Burns Charlsetta Dangerfield-Smith
Chyla Barner Jennifer Cao Heidy Davenport
Akili Barnes Tamara Casey Lindsey Davis
Kelly Barnett Emma Chambers Peggy Davis
Brooke Barron Robert Cheney Alyson Dever
Vanessa Barth Heather Cherry Poonam Dhamija
Brittany Bates Hope Cleland Nancy Dick
Erin Beharry-Hans Brenda Clem Jennifer DiGirolamo
September 16 1082 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.)
K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours (cont.)
Nico DiMarco Kiyana Gordon Darlene Johnson
Diane Doctor Antria Goss Juanita Johnson
Sarah Doepke Vicky Gray Marissa Johnson
Jodi Donawerth Ashley Green Madison Jones
Sarah Doogan Katie Gregory Stacey Jones
Rashna Dsouza Kirsten Grimsley Rebecca Joyce
Eileen Duffy Susan Grybowski Ann Marie Kafoure
Melonie Eads Nili Gubin Erin Kaylor
Kelly Egan Alison Guerreiro-Ramos Shannon Keach
Kelly Eldridge Susan Guetle Samira Keener
Lorenzo Engleman Catherine Guimaraes Judith Keller
Melissa Ervick Allison Hadley Whitney Klosterman
Consuelo Esteves Barbara Hall Stacy Kloth
Marilyn Falco Jodie Hammond Gail Knight
Rebecca Farfsing Yaulonda Harris Katrena Kunze
Cathleen Farrell Sarah Hattemer Erica Kuper
Colleen Ferrante Amy Hawkins Sonya Lackey
Nicole Ferry Rachel Hebert Michelle Langford
Mollie Fingerman Helena Heflin Nancy Lapke
Jennifer Fischer Amanda Hendricks Erica Larkin
Jonathan Fisher Colleen Hetzel Ashlee Larkins
Natalie Fisk Helena Hill Mary Lavelle
Mark Flaspohler Julya Hiresh Caitlin Lavine
Megan Foley Megan Hodge Tracey Lawrence
Alisa Forman Sara Hogue Ellen Lawson
Miranda Forsythe Tracy Holiday Michelle Leisgang
Abagail Fox Anthony Hollin Karen Lewis
Marquise Freeman Tobi Hopkins Sarah Lofquist
Sarah Fullen Regina Hornback Olivia Logsdon
Kimberly Gaalaas Rodger Horton Descea Lonnemann
Lisa Galvez Tonya Howard Kaitlin Lora
Natalie Gammon Karen Huneke Amber Lovett
Nicole Gilb Angela Jackson Beverly Luedeker
Patsy Glardon Megan Jackson Kim Maguire
Bethany Glass Sarah Jackson Lynn Maloney
Teressa Glass Myesha Jewell Elinor Marrero
September 16 1083 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.)
K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours (cont.)
Laura Marsh Christopher Radel Sarah Smith
Chavone Martin Kristen Rammel Katherine Snyder
Lauren Martin Lauren Ratterman Christina Soucek
Jennifer Martini Allyssa Recher Bailey Spears
Solana Maschinot Cylee Reinhart Paisley Starbuck
Sarah Mason Brandy Richardson Laura Stefani
Megan McGraw Jamie Richardson Pamela Stein
Paula McNeill Linda Ricks Elizabeth Stevens
Kaitlyn Metersky Nicole Riepenhoff Kimberly Stigler
Anne Miceli Jennifer Roark Heather Stover
Mary Miller Loretta Roberson Beth Strohmeier-Wentz
Julie Mitchell Laura Rogers Caroline Sullivan
Jane Moeller Jessica Rose Deborah Talbert
Nancy Monak Angelina Rowe Madison Taney
Laura Morgan Anna Russell Lisa Teague
Paris Morgan Allie Sander Jodi Thayer
Eileen Morgan-Hof Erin Sanders Kelly Thiele
Debra Morrow-Soward Kenya Sanders Erika Thierauf
Erica Mulvey Katherine Sanford Kimberly Thomas
Alexandra Naim Emily Scalf Nancy Thomas
Carrie Napolitano Pam Schall April Thompson
Casey Nelson Beth Schlick Kimberly Traylor-Lowe
Lindsey Nieberding Samantha Scholl Diane Turner
Carol Niehaus Carita Settles Latoya Turner
Halle Noel Ashley Shaffner Meredith Turner
Maura O'Keefe Jessica Shambaugh Ellen Vahue
Kate O'Malley Mary Shannon Diane Valentine
Mary Beth Paff Debora Sherwood Christina Van Winkle
Phyllis Parrish Staci Shockley-Matthews Maria Venturini
Lori Pathak Lauren Sidwell Kathryn Vessey
Carmina Patton Paige Siler Rachel Vitale
Leah Phillips Roberta Sims Lauren Vogel
Zakiya Phillips Amy Smith Amie Wagner
Sara Plattner Delores Smith Corry Wagner
Tara Porczak Dolores Smith Kathryn Vessey
Treva Pryor Lauren Smith Rachel Vitale
September 16 1084 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.)
K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours (cont.)
Jordan Wallis Molly Wellbrock Susan Willig
Ann Ward Diane Wendth Kelli Wisecup
Beverly Ward Emily West Michelle Wright
April Washington Molly Wilkins Rebekah Wright
Kimberley Watson Amber Williams Charlene Younger
Rani Watson Shalitha Williams Kathryn Yunker
Abigail Weitzel Stacey Williams Lauren Zeis
Kelsey Welch
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)
Compensatory Services – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – hours as indicated
Julie E. Jencks 2 hours Comecko R. Webber* 27 hours
Erica M. Montgomery 12 hours
Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)
Jenifer L. Ambrosius* 50 hours Andrew Jackson 180 hours
Joshua R. Buescher* 50 hours Charlie R. Johnson-Shearer 45 hours
Betty J. Cawthon* 45 hours Tracey M. Lewis* 20 hours
Brooke E. Cook* 45 hours Tamiko Palmer* 50 hours
Iris R. Cowns* 136 hours Brian A. Provenzano* 30 hours
Yvette Cunningham 30 hours Angela L. Steagall* 50 hours
Amy M. Dismon* 75 hours ShaDonn P. Stewart* 30 hours
Michael A. Feist* 50 hours Michelle E. Thumann* 16 hours
Vonita L. Herald* 15 hours Comecko R. Webber* 50 hours
Cheryl A. Hilen* 63 hours
The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2019-20. 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
Michael J. Austin Woodward HS Club Advisor (Sports Events Club) 689.58
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Vocal Music) 689.58
September 16 1085 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 323.99
Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Instrumental Director 712.76 #
Gerald Beauchamp Walnut Hills HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99
Thomas W. Blair Oyler School HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87
Demarco M. Bradley Taft High School HS Reserve Football Coach 2983.89
Theresa M. Burch Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Shakespeare Club) 689.58
Anita W. Burke Hughes STEM HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.90
Mandy Cole Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 689.58
Anna Grace Colyer Western Hills HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.90
Carol J. Connor Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Technology Primary) 689.58
Stephanie C. Cooper North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 689.58
Eden A. Dunning Pleasant Hill Elem Club Advisor (Band Club) 689.58
D. Rein Forrest North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 647.97
Brandi P Foster Aiken New Tech HS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2672.86 #
Antria D. Goss North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Science Club 689.58
Kara Haddix Western Hills HS Girls Head Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87
Steven J. Hayes Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Technology/Intermediate) 758.54 #
Maurice M. Henderson Hughes STEM HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1781.92 #
Rodger Donta D. Horton Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Terry J. Hudepohl Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Anti Bulling Club) 344.79 @
Ashley Nicole Kenny Hughes STEM MS Volleyball Coach 1457.94
Bjorn E. Knudsen Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Ukulele Club) 758.54 #
Bjorn E. Knudsen Fairview-Clifton Elem Choral Director 712.76 #
Savanna Lynn Kuertz Spencer Center MS Girls Volleyball Coach 1457.94
Angela Szabo Mazzei Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Anti Bulling Club) 344.79 @
Andrew M. Mcclellan North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Outdoor Resources) 689.58
Justin Lerone Mccray Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Courtney R. Meikle Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Girls that Code) 689.58
Brian C. Miller Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Linda J. Miller Fairview-Clifton Elem Student Council Advisor 712.76 #
William R. Miller Virtual HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1781.92 #
Kathleen C. Mitalski Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Art Club/Primary) 689.58
September 16 1086 2019
RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)
G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Kathleen C. Mitalski Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Art Club/Intermediate) 689.58
Robin E. Morton Taft High School HS Boys Var Cross-Country Coach 1781.92 #
Lori M. Osterhage Woodward HS Club Advisor (Math Club) 689.58
Laura Pearson Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Edelweiss Club) 689.58
Vince A. Pescatrice Withrow HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87
S. David Price Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
S. David Price Virtual HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1457.94
Nina Lenisha Ranford Withrow Reserve Marching Band Director 3973.67
Scott T. Rooksberry Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Engagement Club) 758.54 #
Joseph E. Sarvo Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bown) 689.58
Deron B. Saylor Virtual HS Activities Coordinator 1328.37
Deron B. Saylor Virtual HS Academics Coach 1660.41
Staci C. Shockley-Matthews North Avondale Elem Student Council Advisor 712.76 #
Britt T. Smith Riverview East HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Christopher T. Sorrentino Hughes STEM HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87
Andrea Lee Spenny Woodward HS Club Advisor (English Club) 689.58
Armand F. Tatum Jr. Western Hills HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99
Erin N. Vogt Riverview East HS Varsity Cross-Ctry Coach 1619.92
Michael D. Wade Withrow HS Marching Band Director 3973.67
Douglas Patrick Werling Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Math Club) 689.58
Carl J. Wiers Clark Montessori HS HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92
Lindsey Lauren Wittich Riverview East HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87
September 16 1087 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL
A. DEATH
The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following.
Dwayne L. Burch Paraprofessional September 1
B. RETIREMENT
(Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)
The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the
State of Ohio.
Sharon L. Auciello Paraprofessional June 1
James A. Walton Paraprofessional September 1
Cheryl L. Whittaker Accountant January 1
C. RESIGNATION
(Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The effective
date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.)
The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated.
Janet Jane Burandt Senior Support Specialist Personal Reasons August 27
Julie H. Busken Paraprofessional Other Employment August 30
Shavonna D. Coleman Food Service Helper Personal Reasons August 14
Taryn L. Dowdell Food Service Helper Personal Reasons August 30
Senetta A. McGowan Custodian 1 Personal Reasons September 13
Matthew Isaiah Nichols Paraprofessional Relocating August 14
Jill S. Rewerts Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 5
Steffany Denise Treadwell Paraprofessional Other Employment August 30
Samyra R. Ward Custodian 1 Personal Reasons September 3
In Board proceedings of August 26, 2019 a resignation was approved for James A. Walton. This action should be rescinded.
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 (*).
September 16 1088 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Senior Support Specialist II (Classified)
Adesina M. Perez $22.54 hr. School Culture & Safety TBD
Senior Support Specialist (Classified)
Jenna Inskeep $19.57 hr. Student Services TBD
Support Specialist (Classified)
Kellye Thomas-Ramsey $15.69 hr. LEAP September 26
Support Specialist – Attendance Clerk (Classified)
Amber Jones $15.69 hr. School Culture & Safety TBD
Emanuel Watkins $15.69 hr. School Culture & Safety September 10
Custodian 1 (Classified)
Alexander Kremer Drees $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue September 12
Andre Smith, Jr. $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue September 23
School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)
Marisa Faye Behringer $22.97 hr. SCPA September 16
Monica B. McKay $22.97 hr. Project Connect September 10
Assistant School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)
Kimberly D. Stein $16.98 hr. Early Childhood September 10
Paraprofessional (Unclassified)
Briana Dominique Anderson-Boyd $16.35 hr. Woodford September 3
Danielle Denise Baker $15.43 hr. Midway August 29
Rhonda Ann Beal $15.43 hr. Carson August 14
Jordan Denzel Bester $16.35 hr. College Hill September 4
Haley Frye Cianciolo $15.43 hr. Sayler Park September 3
Luz Maria Gomez-Savina $15.85 hr. Rees E. Price September 5
Darren Goodson, Jr. $15.85 hr. Douglass September 3
Monica Sharee Hampton $16.35 hr. Carson September 4
Mary Beth Haskins $16.35 hr. Roberts September 11
Gabriella Summer Hendricks $16.35 hr. Evanston August 28
Lakisha Nicole Jackson $15.85 hr. Dater Montessori September 5
Charles James Jahn $16.82 hr. Aiken September 16
Lauren Beth Klayman $15.43 hr. Pleasant Ridge Montessori August 14
Christine Ann Lammers $15.85 hr. Fairview August 28
Sean M. Lanier $15.85 hr. Clark September 9
Mary Patricia McManus $16.82 hr. Woodford September 9
Kayla A. Merice $15.43 hr. Oyler September 3
Allyson Rose Merkle $16.35 hr. Mt. Airy September 9
Kevin Mitchell $16.35 hr. Virtual September 10
Jennifer Nie $15.43 hr. Parker Woods September 16
September 16 1089 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Paraprofessional (Unclassified) (cont.)
Jakiesha Renne Pettway $16.35 hr. Gamble High School August 21
Angunett Phillips $15.43 hr. CANS September 10
Sharon Roberto $16.35 hr. Dater Montessori August 14
Jazmyne Paige Smith $15.43 hr. Pleasant Ridge Montessori September 4
Carol A. Straub $16.35 hr. Midway September 12
Perry True $16.35 hr. Clark September 16
Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified)
Reginald Sawyer $15.66 hr. Aiken September 3
Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified)
Jerrica Dawn Carlisle $13.20 hr. Evanston September 3
Dominic Montez Williamson $13.20 hr. Withrow August 29
Student Service Assistant (Unclassified)
Joyce Smith-Hall $13.20 hr. Rockdale September 9
Substitute Security Assistant 1
Claudette Foggie $13.20 hr. Various September 16
Anngerlek Fountain $13.20 hr. Various September 16
Clerical Substitute 1
Cherie Jeovonne King $13.14 hr. Various September 3
Lillie P. McCants $13.14 hr. Various September 3
Substitute Food Service Helper
Jessica Aundrea Coleman* $11.17 hr. Various September 9
Barbara Copeland* $11.17 hr. Various September 17
Tronyse L. Higgins* $11.17 hr. Various September 11
Kimberlee James* $11.17 hr. Various September 9
Sharron Rae Larkin* $11.17 hr. Various September 11
Lisa Price* $11.17 hr. Various September 17
Jolynda Powell* $11.17 hr. Various September 17
In Board proceedings of August 26, 2019 an appointment was approved for Camile Patrizia Capestany as a Paraprofessional
effective August 14. This action should read September 9.
September 16 1090 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for the school year 2018-19
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Derrick Lamont Adams Withrow HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87
Shaunte C. Alsup Stokes Western Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92
Jessica Boggan Withrow HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87
Marsalis W. Burgin Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
Bria N. Canada Withrow MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #
Georgia Rielley Cooper Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Softball Coach 1214.95
Todd A. Crabtree Riverview East MS Head Football Coach A 2996.86
Lawrence Edward Dolan Jr. Walnut Hills MS Baseball Coach 1457.94
Joshua Ross Ellison Woodward HS Reserve Football Coach 2983.89
Devin J. Foreman Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91
William Gildea Riverview East HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99
Antiago D. Hall Taft High School HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Marcus Dewayne Jasper Woodward HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87
Alexander P. Kuhns Western Hills HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87
Keagan F. Malott Walnut Hills HS Boys Var Soccer Coach 2429.87
Calvin E. Maxton Western Hills HS Head Frehsman Football Coach 2996.86
James W. Price Walnut Hills HS Girls Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87
Malachi R. Price Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91
Marc Puma Walnut Hills MS Lacross Coach 728.97 @
Keisha D. Royles Taft High School HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92
Darrell Slater Woodward HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87
Leland T. Smith Walnut Hills MS Girls Soccer Coach 1457.94
Michael Allen Tucker Jr. Riverview East HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68
Todd A. Ward Walnut Hills HS Varsity Golf Coach 1619.92
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 (*).
Custodian 1 (Classified) From
Josephine M. Scudder $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17
Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From
Michelle E. McCollum $16.35 hr. Evanston Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 3
September 16 1091 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
E. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)
Substitute Paraprofessional From
John R. Garner, III $15.43 hr. Various Paraprofessional $15.43 hr. August 19
F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.)
The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities were
filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk
(*).
Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for the school year 2019-20
Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.
Name School Position Amount
Jason Deshawn Adams Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
Michael Boggan Withrow HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22
Gloria C. Bradley North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 323.99
Charles E. Dukes Oyler School HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87
Ryan Erkins Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
Krushawna M. Harper Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Experience Club) 172.4
Le Eir L. Harshaw Gamble Montessori HS HS Girls Asst Res Volleyball Coach 1214.95
Gregory S. Hatch Walnut Hills HS Frehsman Soccer Coach 1457.94
Sophia Illokken Western Hills HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87
Kary L. Jemison Aiken New Tech HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1457.94
Kary L. Jemison Aiken New Tech HS Class Advisor 11Th Grade 1133.93
Kary L. Jemison Aiken New Tech HS Class Advisor 10Th Grade 809.96
India C. Lee Woodward MS Special Sports Coach 971.94
Charnee Raychelle Lumbus Withrow HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92
Maisha Pearl Mackey Aiken New Tech HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1781.92 #
Alex J. Mallue Riverview East MS Athletic Coordinator 1619.92
Alex J. Mallue Riverview East HS Athletic/Artistic Director 5969.4
Kayla A. Merice Oyler School HS Athletic/Artistic Directoror 2984.7
Christopher J. O’Brien Oyler School MS Athletic Coordinator 1619.92
Christopher J. O’Brien Oyler School HS Athletic/Artistic Directoror 5969.4
Matthew Stephen Phillips Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91
Stacy E. Rogg Walnut Hills HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.9
Antonio Smith Riverview East HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87
September 16 1092 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)
Name School Position Amount
Randolph Smith Withrow HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2429.87
Lester Sebastian Waller Jr. Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
Terrence M. West Withrow HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91
Malykia Wheaton Withrow MS Cheerleader Coach 1069.13 #
Brieyhana Zoie Winn Withrow HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.9
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 (*).
Senior Elementary Support Specialist (Classified) From
Tylor D. Dixon $20.15 hr. Rees E. Price Paraprofessional $16.82 hr. September 16
Taryn Nichelle Suttle $20.15 hr. Rees E. Price Paraprofessional $15.85 hr. September 16
Manager Class 1-C (Classified) From
Cheryl L Johnson $20.56 hr. Oyler Lunchroom Manager $20.49 hr. September 17
Lunchroom Manager (Classified) From
Lenise C. Barber $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17
Sherrie A. Broadus $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17
Angela T. Stockelman $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.38 hr. September 17
Susan Anne Stovall $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.38 hr. September 17
Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) From
Michal Terrelle Yisrael $15.66 hr. Hughes Security Assistant 1 $13.20 hr. August 19
Food Service Helper (Unclassified) From
Angela M. Johnson* $15.30 hr. John P. Parker Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16
LaTonya Johnson* $15.30 hr. Hughes Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16
Jasmine M. Kemp* $15.30 hr. CANS Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16
Lonni Mahone* $15.30 hr. Chase Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16
Theresa Wise Minelli* $15.30 hr. Gamble Elementary Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16
Kaitlin Suzanne Priestle* $15.30 hr. Midway Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 17
Rosalind Robinson* $15.30 hr. Spencer Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 17
September 16 1093 2019
RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)
F. PROMOTION (cont.)
In Board proceedings of September 4, 2019 a promotion was approved for Jeana Clark-Roberts as an Administrative Research
Assistant (Unclassified). This action should read Administrative Research Assistant (Classified).
Catherine L. Mitchell
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Davis seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Superintendent be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)
Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
September 16 1094 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. AGREEMENTS
II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS
III. LATE REQUESTS
IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
V. BOARD MEMBER SERVICE FUND
VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS
VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
VIII. PAYMENTS
IX. SETTLEMENTS
X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION
XI. GRANT AWARDS
September 16 1095 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
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.
September 16 1096 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(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.
September 16 1097 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
I. AGREEMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates
Exceed
School/Department Responsible: Career & Technical Ed
(A.) NCS Pearson Inc. $26,315.00 9/18/2019 – 9/18/2020
Funding Source: Vocational Ed: Carl D. Perkins Voc Ed Act of 1984
Purpose:
To provide LearnKey Microsoft Office Specialist Seat License Suite curriculum for Career Technical Schools.
School/Department Responsible: Curriculum
(B.) Activities Beyond the Classroom $256,946.00 9/17/2019 – 6/19/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide Artistic Services for CPS students. This is a one year service agreement. A request for Proposal will be submitted
for FY21 services.
School/Department Responsible: General Counsel
(C.) That the Treasurer is authorized to enter into an operation agreement with Mayerson Academy. Mayerson will provide
up to $100,000.00 in consulting services to the District for the next two years. The Thriving Learning Communities
program is approved for three years at a cost of $520,800.00 in years one and two (2019-20 and (2020-21) and
$96,750.00 for the
third year (2021-22). The lease between Mayerson and the District will terminate on or about September 30, 2019.
September 16 1098 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
I. AGREEMENTS (cont.)
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates
Exceed
School/Department Responsible: ITM Management
(D.) SEI – Service Express Inc. $45,732.00 9/17/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide maintenance support for CPS Data Center hardware.
(E.) JW Affinity IT $134,800.00 9/17/2019 – 3/31/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide Project Management and related task for teacher device roll out SY20.
School/Department Responsible: Talent Development
(F.) Lopez Studio Group, LLC $30,000.00 9/18/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide project planning and designing of district spaces that reflect CPS culture and brand (Phase 2). This is the second
phase of a three phase project.
September 16 1099 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS
That the Treasurer to be authorized to amend the agreements with the following Vendors/Consultants:
Vendor/Consultant Name Additional
Amount Not
to Exceed
New Total
Amount Agreement Dates Funding
Source
School/Department Responsible: Facilities Management
(A.) Daikin Applied Inc. $44,786.00 $1,983,991.00 9/17/2019 - 6/30/2020 Permanent
Improvement
Fund
Purpose:
Gamble HS - HVAC change orders to C1900698 - changes 7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15 & proposals TKGH81219B,D & C. New
contract total is $1,983,991.00.
<Original Contract> C1900698 / C2000168
Construction at Mercy / Westwood Campus - Installation of HVAC Secondary Equipment: DOAS, WSHP, Minispits, all
Sheetmetal, Piping, Crane, Rigging, Controls. NIPA Certified Proposal # R150505-OH-20411
School/Department Responsible: Testing & Assessment
(B.) NWEA $17,430.00 $323,240.00 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund
Purpose:
An amendment to Contract#C2000046 to provide additional funding to add Reading Assessment Services for grade 10.
Original agreement was board approved 6/24/19.
(C.) Affordable Language
Services LTD $200.00 $45,700.00
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 Title III - LEP
Purpose:
An amendment to Contract#C2000067 to provide additional funding for interpretation and translation services for English
language learners. Original agreement was board approved 6/19/19.
School/Department Responsible: Treasurer
(D.) Melissa Rincon $7,000.00 $14,500.00 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund
Purpose:
An amendment to Contract#C2000205 to provide additional funding for Accounting Services.
September 16 1100 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
III. 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
School/Department Responsible: Alternative Schools – A2E/A2S
(A.) Time II Advocate For Children $90,000.00 8/29/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide social skills and anger management for children and families. A professional development for staff. This is the
second year of a three year agreement.
School/Department Responsible: Non-Public/Auxiliary Services
(B.) HCESC – Hamilton County Educational $58,050.00 8/01/2019 – 6/30/2020
Service Center
Funding Source: Title I – Disadv Children Fund
Purpose:
To provide ESL Services, consultative educational supports, and bilingual supports and resources as well as provide ESL
professional development training for staff, students, and their families. This is part of RFP(#)2017ELLS001 that was awarded
and board approved 5/7/2017. This is the third year of a three year agreement.
IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS
That, as provided in Section 3315.15 O.R.C., the following expenses of a Board Member on assignment by the Board to be
paid from the Board Member Service Fund.
Carolyn Jones
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference
Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019
Eve Bolton
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference
Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019
September 16 1101 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS (cont.)
That, as provided in Section 3315.15 O.R.C., the following expenses of a Board Member on assignment by the Board to be
paid from the Board Member Service Fund.
Ozie Davis III
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference
Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019
Pamela Bowers
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference
Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019
Ryan Messer
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference
Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019
V. BOARD MEMBER SERVICE FUND
That, as provided in Section 3315.15 O.R.C., the following expenses of a Board Member on assignment by the Board to be
paid from the Board Member Service Fund.
Pamela Bowers $305.72
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Levy University
Columbus, OH – June 26, 2019
Assigned May 20, 2019
Mike Moroski $3,497.84
Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Leadership Institute: A Harvard Business School Executive
Education Program
Boston, MA – July 28-31, 2019
Assigned March 6, 2019
September 16 1102 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
VI. 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
School/Department Responsible: Curriculum
(A.) Office Support Services $35,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Explanation:
To provide printing and binding services for the Curriculum Department.
School/Department Responsible: Food Services – Student Dining Services
(B.) C & T Design and Equipment $167,705.59
Funding Source: Food Services Fund
Explanation:
To purchase steamers for the cafeterias at several locations (Rees E. Price, Woodward, etc.) (cost includes shipping). Roll-in
refrigerators for cheviot, Douglass, Hays, Midway, Mt. Airy, Spencer,
Pleasant Hill, and Westwood (cost includes shipping). Entry includes contract#C2000741, C2000751, C2000761 and
C2222782.
School/Department Responsible: ITM Management
(C.) CDW Government $135,357.80
Funding Source: General Fund
Explanation:
To renew the district’s Novell license and support.
(D.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $351,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Explanation:
To provide docking stations for the Teacher Device Roll Out Project. These docking stations are necessary to connect laptops
to external monitors, keyboards and classroom audio visual.
September 16 1103 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)
The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed
School/Department Responsible: ITM Management (cont.)
(E.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $45,500.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Explanation:
To provide external DVD drives for Teacher Device Roll Out Project. These are necessary for a teacher to access content on
DVD’s.
VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES
That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location
(A.) Xavier University $5,204.00 Communications & Engagement
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date
8/30/2019 8/09/2019 9/16/2019
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose of Purchase:
Xavier University – Banquet Room 2 at the Cintas Center on August 9, 2019 for the Back to School for the community.
(B.) Tyler Technologies Inc. $31,107.32 Pupil Transportation
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date
7/01/2019 9/04/2019 9/16/2019
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose of Purchase:
To pay outstanding invoice#045-266563 for Versatrans onscreen software maintenance and
support. Versatrans extended support - includes rp, el, & sif. 08/01/2019 through 07/31/2020.
September 16 1104 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES (cont.)
That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location
(C.) Educational Service Center $10,000.00 Superintendent’s Office
of Northeast Ohio
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date
7/31/2019 9/09/2019 9/16/2019
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose of Purchase:
To pay outstanding invoice#CIN9 for Ohio 8 membership fees, CPS will pay $10,000.00 and CFT will pay the remaining
$7,408.00.
(D.) Allpro Parking LLC $14,520.00 Virtual HS/Digital Acad
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date
6/19/2019 8/01/2019 9/16/2019
Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program
Purpose of Purchase:
To pay outstanding invoice#773-08012019 for twenty-two parking passes for staff at Virtual High School. (excludes July)
(E.) Classic Fare Catering $3,037.70 Woodward Career Technical HS
Inv Date Req Date Brd Date
5/15/2018 5/22/2019 9/16/2019
Funding Source: Student Managed Activity Fund
Purpose of Purchase:
To pay outstanding invoice #500470600-006824 for Catering Expensed for Woodward’s Prom – 18103 on May 12, 2018.
September 16 1105 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
VIII. PAYMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed
School/Department Responsible: Curriculum
(A.) Multiple Vendor Order $30,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
Payment for employee mileage reimbursement for the Curriculum Department.
School/Department Responsible: ITM Management
(B.) Hewlett Packard Financial Services $1,207,842.40
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
Annual payment for the Network refresh equipment lease. This is the second of five scheduled lease
payments for equipment (5 installments of $1,207,842.40).
IX. SETTLEMENTS
That the Treasurer be authorized to approve settlement to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):
General Counsel
(A.) That the Treasurer is authorized to enter into a settlement agreement with Sally Updike and Margaret Diets for services
performed during the 2018-19 school year at Walnut Hills High School. Ms. Dietz shall be paid $26,500.00 as regular
wages. Ms. Updike shall be paid $9,866.58 as regular wages. The Loring Law Office shall be paid $1,000.00.
September 16 1106 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants.
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates
Exceed
School/Department Responsible: Athletics & ExtrCurricular
(A.) Robert M. Sagers Jr. $10,218.00 9/13/2019 – 2/15/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
Assigning qualified officials for the 2019-20 interscholastic football and basketball seasons.
School/Department Responsible: Communications & Engagement
(B.) Venue Lifestyle & Event Guide Inc. $23,400.00 9/17/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide recruitment advertising in Venue Magazine.
School/Department Responsible: Curriculum
(C.) Avant Assessment LLC $12,215.00 9/20/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide digital Spanish Heritage Language Assessments to identify and place students who have the requisite proficiency to
earn HS credit and participate in AP World Languages courses. Requested by World Languages Curriculum Manager Sarah
Morales.
September 16 1107 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants.
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates
Exceed
School/Department Responsible: Early Childhood - Preschool Promise
(D.) University of Cincinnati $21,000.00 7/01/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To support the development of an early childhood teacher pipeline in CPS and partnership with local colleges & universities.
For tuition reimbursement for WFD Scholarship recipients.
School/Department Responsible: Facilities Management
(E.) Queen City Blacktop Co. $16,410.14 8/23/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
New blacktop on half of the playground at Carthage School.
(F.) American Elevators Inc. $19,853.00 9/03/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund
Purpose:
Gamble HS - Elevator upgrades/repairs in the 1922 building, gym building and in the 2006 building.
September 16 1108 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)
That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants.
Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates
Exceed
School/Department Responsible: Food Services - Student Dining Services
(G.) Ricking Paper & Specialty Co. $11,450.56 9/04/2019 – 6/30/2020
Funding Source: Food Services Fund
Purpose:
To provide ongoing training for remediation and onboarding.
School/Department Responsible: Non-Public/Auxiliary Services
(H.) HCESC – Hamilton County Educational $21,600.00 9/12/2019 – 5/29/2020
Funding Source: Misc, Federal Grant Fund
Purpose:
To provide onsite coaching for longer class periods and PLC groups. Faculty training in teaching longer periods and working
effectively in department PLC teams to identify and plan instruction for the most essential skills will support out goal of
guiding student to grow in thinking critically and mastering essential skills in each discipline.
School/Department Responsible: Pupil Transportation
(I.) Parsons Communications Group $16,955.54 9/09/2019 – 5/30/2020
Funding Source: General Fund
Purpose:
To provide ongoing training for remediation and onboarding.
September 16 1109 2019
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(cont.)
XI. GRANT AWARDS
That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:
Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source &
Description
(A.) Community Action Agency $3,823,120.00 Early Childhood Fund 525 – Project
Head-Start
Purpose: To be used to provide services to 701 Head Start students in the Cincinnati Public School
District for the period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020.
(B.) Greater Cincinnati
Foundation
$147,253.00 Roll Hill Academy Fund 019 – Other
Grants
Purpose: To be used to provide support for two years for a Kindergarten Reading Specialist at Roll
Hill Academy.
(C.) Westfield Insurance
Foundation
$49,400.00 Woodward Fund 019 – Other
Grants
Purpose: To Woodward for the work-based learning transportation.
Jennifer M. Wagner
Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved.
Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)
Noes: None
President Jones declared the motion carried.
September 16 1110 2019
INQUIRIES/UPDATES
1. Mr. Dan Hoying, General Counsel per the direction of the board to contact the City to restart discussions regarding
negotiations of the Abatement Agreement. We have been offered dates on October 3rd & October 4th
and have accepting
those dates to meet. We did urge the City to provide dates in September but haven’t received a response to our request.
2. Vera Brooks, Director of Early Childhood - update from the Collaborative meeting on the next steps -
Create Points of Communication draft; begin to develop a Fall Harvest celebration for our providers and Preschool
Promise. CPS/CPP Joint Board Meeting is on October 10, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. location: TBD by CPP.
3. Member Bates – Introduction of Resolution regarding Vision Zero.
ASSIGNMENTS
Please note the following assignments:
1. Administration – 1999 Agreement - research the deal that is about to take place down by the river and bring it as an
example to the negotiations to establish CPS is not being made whole. Provide information on the Safety & Health risks to
our students (air quality, pollution, etc.).
ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Jennifer M. Wagner
Treasurer/CFO
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