January 11 2016

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

January 11, 2016

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Report of the Partnership/Public Engagement Committee December 17, 2015 . . . 6 Revised Report of the Committee of the Whole January 6, 2016 . . . . . . 10 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Resolution Modified Tax Budget for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year . . . . . 13 A Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes . . . . . . . . . . 14 A Resolution Approving Studnets Eligible for Subsidy (Reimbursement in Lieu of

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

14 A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Board Association . . . . . . . 15 A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund . . 16 Report of the Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Revised Report of the Treasurer 1. Receipt of Grant from The Taft Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . 26 2. Receipt of Grant from Ohio Judicial Center Foundation, Inc. . . . . 26 3. Receipt of a Donation from Community Learning Center Institute . . . . 27 4. Receipt of a Grant from GE Volunteers Foundation. . . . . . . . 27 5. Receipt of a Donation from Educational Testing Service . . . . . . 27 6. Receipt of a Donation from JustGive . . . . . . . . . . 27 7. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc . . . . 27 8. Receipt of a Donation from Cincinnati Container Company . . . . . 27 9. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc. . . . . 27 10. Receipt of a Donation from Southern Baptist Church. . . . . . . . 27 11. Receipt of a Donation from Presbyterian Women in the Westwood First

Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27 12. Receipt of a Donation from Michael J. and Amy L. Otten . . . . . . 27 13. Receipt of a Donation from SmarTravel LLC . . . . . . . . 27 14. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc . . . . 28 15. Receipt of a Donation from Activities Beyond the Classroom . . . . . 28

January 11 2016

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

January 11, 2016

Table of Contents

16. Receipt of a Donation from Louis and Gretchen Meyer . . . . . . 28 17. Receipt of a Donation from Chester Pryor, II . . . . . . . . . 28 18. Receipt of a Donation from Robert Jones . . . . . . . . . 28 19. Receipt of a Donation from Lawrence Coleman . . . . . . . . 28 20. Receipt of a Donation from Activities Beyond the Classroom . . . . . 28 21. Receipt of a Grant from Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation . . . . 28 22. Receipt of a Donation from Richard Pels of New York City . . . . . 28 23. Amendment to Agreement with First Student Inc. . . . . . . . . 29 24. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Power Building Associates, LTD . . . 29 25. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 26. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 For Board Information 27. Agreement with Monya Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 28. Agreement with Hidden Truth Investigation, LLC. . . . . . . . 29 29. Agreement with Bastin & Company, LLC. . . . . . . . . . 30 Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjourned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

January 11 6 2016

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, January 11, 2016 at 7:42 p.m., President Copeland-Dansby in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Copeland-Dansby.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Jones, Hoffman, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Absent: Member Minera (1) Superintendent Mary Ronan was present.

MINUTES APPROVED Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Nelms 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 January 12, 2016. Special Meeting – December 10, 2015 Regular Meeting – December 16, 2015 Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Partnership/Public Engagement Committee (PPE) met on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room. Presentation by K12 Insight: 2015-2016 Strategic Priorities Survey Alisha Martinez, Ph.D, Senior Director of Research and Business Analytics Dr. Stephan Knobloch, Senior Vice President, Research and Advisory Services Torrey Sheltie, Strategic Account Executive

January 11 7 2016

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)

The K12 Insight presenters reviewed the 2015-2016 Strategic Priorities Survey, Results and Analysis report with the Committee via telephone/video conferencing. The purpose of the study, as mentioned in the report, was to collect information about which District priorities and initiatives are preferred by the broader community. The information will be used to inform future decisions and prioritize which District priorities and initiatives continue in the future. The following topics were addressed in the survey:

• Budget • Charter Schools • Communication • Customer Service • Expansion of Preschool • Great Learning Choices • My Tomorrow • Progress on District and Board Goals • Whole Child Initiative

The following were the key highlights from the survey:

• Less than one in five participants perceives that the District is surpassing or has met the four identified goals. • Nearly three in four participants (74 percent) support expanding CPS preschool. When asked about their level of

support for methods to operationalize this effort, 52 percent strongly or somewhat support considering different school configurations and 55 percent strongly or somewhat support creating a new school serving only pre-school students. Several participants indicated they were not sure or needed more information about these two strategies.

• Support is strong for both My Tomorrow and the Whole Child initiative. • Overall, the quality of communications received from CPS is rated favorably. More specifically, 70 percent of

participants indicate these communications are excellent or good, and more than three in four participants (77 percent) feel they are very informed or informed about District news and events.

• Only 14 percent of participants strongly agree or agree that the current funding level is adequate to meet the District’s strategic goals. Further, while 76 percent are aware that state funds allocated on a per-student basis and voter-approved tax levies tied to property taxes are the primary sources of funding, fewer participants are aware of the impact of inflation, the lack of a tax increase in seven years, pass-through dollars, and expenses incurred by the District to transport students attending non-public schools.

• Based on the findings of this study, the following are recommended: ⇒ Increase communication about the budget, especially among current parents/guardians ⇒ Improve stakeholder awareness of various information sources (e.g., District app, Facebook page, Instagram, and

Twitter) that are not being utilized ⇒ Continually update the District website because participants most prefer to access information from this source as

opposed to local TV, newspapers, or word of mouth A copy of the survey is available in the Board office.

January 11 8 2016

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)

Public and Community Engagement Process Pat Neal-Miller, Director, Family and Community Engagement Mrs. Neal-Miller informed the group that the community has been informed at various community listening sessions and community councils that the engagement process regarding Magnet will begin in January 2016. FACE will also be working on engagement strategies with Public Affairs and the Leadership team and will present those initiatives to the Board before rolling them out to the community. Mr. Minera emphasized the need for the Administration to present to the community what the District is capable of offering. Mrs. Copeland-Dansby reviewed with the Committee the academic priorities that were outlined in the Administration’s report to the Board on December 10, 2015. She advised that the public should be engaged around those priorities. A copy of the presentation is available in the Board office. ACTION: Mrs. Copeland-Dansby advised FACE to do a timeline/workplan based on the implementation of those

academic priorities. Family and Civic Engagement Team (FACET) Pat Neal-Miller, Director, Family and Community Engagement Mrs. Neal-Miller presented the following report from the December 10, 2015 FACET meeting. Updates/Announcements Julie Doppler, CLC Coordinator, facilitated the meeting in Pat Neal-Miller’s absence. FACET members would like reminders sent to all LSDMC members for the Districtwide LSDMC meetings.

Arts Sub-committee - A meeting was held November 11, 2015, and the discussion revolved around access and equity in the arts programs for

every school and development of high quality art programs. - Survey results were distributed-attached: - A follow up meeting will be held in January, 2016.

Vine Street Elementary School - Cheryl Broadnax will be invited to data/information regarding the future plans for preschool and possibly provide

information on The Pre-School Promise. Freedom Center School Update

Members would like an update at the next FACET meeting. Collective Impact Conference

Eileen Cooper Reed will update the members on the conference at the next meeting. Good news for Cheviot and Silverton Paideia Schools

- The schools are participating in “The Leader In Me” program. Monthly luncheons will be held. The luncheons are organized by adults but the invitations for the luncheons are designed by the students. The students will speak at the luncheons on how The Leader In Me program has affected their lives in a positive way.

January 11 9 2016

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)

Julie Doppler - Community Learning Center (CLC) Coordinator

- Our CLCs have attracted the attention of national and international visitors. They have come to CPS to observe how the CLCs operate.

- The two communities that have conducted door-to-door surveys/questionnaires have had great success. The one-on-one dialogue shows that the community’s opinions are valued. Unfortunately, there is not currently a budget available to fund door-to-door surveys for all of the CPS communities.

Dara Jenkins – Districtwide Volunteer Tutor Coordinator

- Dara organizes Volunteer Tutors – handout was distributed on steps to become a CPS Volunteer Tutor. - Tutor tracking system is used. During the 2014-2015 school year there were 5,517 Volunteer Tutors and 5,113 CPS

students tutored. Currently there are approximately 3,000 Volunteer Tutors for the 2015-2016 school year. Allegiance Project Carmen Burks, Director, Safe Routes to School Ms. Burks submitted in writing that Hays-Porter has decided to not participate in the Allegiance Project and Roberts Paideia Academy will be the replacement. The report also stated that she is currently recruiting conductors to begin conductor training at the end of January 2016. The routes will be implemented on February 29, 2016. Community Learning Center (CLC) Update Julie Doppler, Community Learning Center Coordinator Ms. Doppler updated the Committee with the following written report: The CLCs continue to garner national attention. In the past month, Philadelphia visited Cincinnati prior to announcing their launch of community schools. Cincinnati was cited as a best practice model and City leaders met with partners and District representatives to “take a deep dive” into CLCs. Tours of Oyler School and Withrow High School were conducted for the guests. On December 3, 2015, 28 officials from the Ohio Department of Education, the State School Board, state unions and Lorain County, spent the day with the District, learning about the CLC model – the lessons learned, challenges and successes. A tour of Oyler was also provided along with meetings with District and community leaders. The District website continues to include a calendar of all upcoming events in our CLCs. Title I – Parent Involvement Tracy Stillwell, Program Coordinator, Grants Ms. Stillwell, in writing, reported that the District continues to address the need for emergency clothing assistance for CPS students. Several schools have uniform closets and Neediest Kids Of All is providing $30,000 this year to support students who need uniforms, hats, gloves and other needed items.

January 11 10 2016

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (cont.)

Other Business Mrs. Copeland-Dansby reiterated the need to follow-up on requests for alcohol waivers for inclusion on the PPE agenda at a meeting in year 2016. The meeting adjourned at 12:38 PM. Partnership/Public Engagement Committee Staff Liaisons Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Chair Patricia Neal-Miller, Director of Family and Daniel Minera Community Engagement Chris Nelms, absent Dawn Grady, Marketing Manager, Public Affairs Mrs. Copeland-Dansby moved that the Revised Report of the Partnership/Public Engagement Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REVISED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Committee of the Whole (COW) met on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Education Center in Conference Room 1-A. Oath of Office Vice President Ericka Copeland-Dansby administered the Oath of Office to Eve Bolton, A. Chris Nelms and newly elected Board member Carolyn Jones to begin conducting business for year 2016. The members will also receive the Oath in a formal setting at the Board’s January 11, 2016 Regular meeting. Board Committees and Organization Discussion Cincinnati Board of Education Members The Board reviewed and had extensive dialogue about the Board’s 2016 Committees and Organization liaison appointments.

January 11 11 2016

REVISED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (cont.)

The Board reviewed their Strategic goals to help determine if the committees and organizations are in- line with their Whole Child and Quality Seats initiatives and to ensure that committees are focused on Board goals and viable to getting the Board’s work done. The Board also had extensive dialogue about ensuring that “equity” is embedded in their goals. The following proposals were discussed around inclusion of equity into the goals:

• Create an equity sub-committee; • Make equity one of the Boards Strategic Goals; • Add equity to the title of Board Goals; • Make equity an agenda item on all committees; • Add an “equity initiative;” • Integrate a policy that encompasses the Board’s Goals and equity; • Redefine and rename Great Learning Environments to create language to emphasize equity; • Add equity to the Great Learning Choices of the Goals; and • My Tomorrow and the Levy should be priorities of the Board’s work.

Board Member Bates proposed to revise language for Great Learning Choices to:

Provide for EQUITABLE INCLUSIVE and expanded learning opportunities and choices for all students that reflect a shared concern for the whole child and demonstrate appreciation for every student as a unique individual.

The Board will keep in place the Finance, Policy and Student Achievement Committees and will conduct the Partnership/Public Engagement Committee meetings at the first Committee of the Whole meeting of each month. The Committee will be renamed in the near future to encompass the new format of the Board’s work on Community Engagement. Engaging Local School Decision Making Committees (LSDMC) Board member Bates inquired about the status of the Board requesting that the LSDMCs send one representative to the meeting when the Administration presents an overview of their Quality Seats plan on a possible date of January 25, 2016. The Board’s vision, mission, equity resolution and goals will also be presented at that meeting. Superintendent Ronan recommended putting a plan together to engage the LSDMCs before announcing the plan. Family and Civic Engagement Team Board member Bates recommended that the Family and Civic Engagement Team be structured as a formal sub-committee of the Board by creating a charter. She advised to review the Audit Committee’s structure for guidance in revamping the group.

January 11 12 2016

REVISED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (cont.)

Number of Board meetings for 2016 Mrs. Copeland-Dansby reiterated the need for the Board to discuss the number of meetings that will take place in 2016. Executive Session Board member Bolton moved and Board member Hoffman seconded the motion to recess into Executive Session at 1:00 PM to Consider the Purchase of Property for Public Purposes. The Committee reconvened to public session at 1:40 PM. The meeting adjourned at 1:41 PM. Mrs. Copeland-Dansby moved that the Revised Report of the Committee of the Whole be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Withrow Junior Achievement Entrepreneurial Video – Kym McGee, JA VP of Education, Craig Rush, teacher; Eric Higgins, Withrow Assistant Principal; Dawn Williams, Withrow Assistant Principal

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC Kudos to:

1. Walnut Hills Band - for displaying the courage and professionalism while on a trip to Paris. We are very proud of each and everyone of you.

2. School Crossing Guards and Staff – for the commitment you display for our children on the bitter cold days to make sure they are safe and putting smiles on their faces.

January 11 13 2016

RESOLUTION

MODIFIED TAX BUDGET FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR

WHEREAS, The Cincinnati Board of Education held a public hearing Monday, January 11, 2016 on the following Tax Budgets proposed for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017:

1. For current Operating Expenditures (twelve months July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017) (General Fund) in the total amount of $558,413,231;

2. For Retirement of Bonded Debt (twelve months July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017) (Bond Retirement Fund) in the total amount of $61,179,626; and

WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on December 9, 2015; and

WHEREAS, copies of said budgets have been available for public inspection for at least ten days in the Office of the Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, the Board has given full consideration to the various views expressed;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the FY 2016-17 Tax Budgets for the General Fund in the amount of $558,413,231, and the Bond Retirement Fund in the amount of $61,179,626 be adopted; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That the Treasurer be, and is, hereby directed to file copies of said budgets with the County Auditor as required by law. Eve Bolton Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that A Resolution Modified Tax Budget for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1) President Copeland-Dansby

January 11 14 2016

A RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT OF TAXES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District of Cincinnati, Ohio:

SECTION 1. That the Auditor and Treasurer of Hamilton County, Ohio, are hereby requested respectively to draw and pay to the Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, upon written request of Jennifer M. Wagner, Treasurer/CFO, in accordance with Section 321.34, O.R.C. money derived from taxes or other sources payable by law to the County Treasurer, to the account of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, and lawfully applicable for the purpose of any funds due in any settlement in 2016.

Advance tax monies received prior to July 1, 2016 are designated as revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and are not available for appropriation for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 unless included in the Five Year Forecast.

SECTION 2. That the Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District shall forward to the County Auditor a certified copy of this Resolution. Melanie Bates Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that A Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1) President Copeland-Dansby

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 seventy-two (72) pupils bringing our total to one thousand, eight hundred and ninety seven (1,897) 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

January 11 15 2016

A RESOLUTION APPROVING STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY (REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION) FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR

(cont.)

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 an additional seventy-two (72) pupils impractical for transportation; bringing our current total to one thousand, eight hundred and ninety-seven (1,897) 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. A. Chris Nelms Mr. Nelms moved and Ms. Jones 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, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1)

President Copeland-Dansby

A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, membership in the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) provides the members of this Board of Education beneficial information and training on policy-setting, decision-making, curriculum, legislative concerns and many other relevant topics and issues; and

WHEREAS, such information and training is important to well-informed Board Membership for the benefit of this district, community, students and employees.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that under the provisions of ORC 3313.87, this Board of Education hereby joins and subscribes to membership in the OSBA; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Board Member shall regularly read and study all information, publications, etc. received from membership with the OSBA and shall discuss such information as might be beneficial with other Board Members, community members, or other persons; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, as a whole, encourages individual Board Members to attend workshops, seminars, and other such training sponsored, endorsed, or hosted by the OSBA as might benefit this school District; and

January 11 16 2016

A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (cont.)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Members herein named are hereby appointed to represent this Board in the OSBA; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Treasurer shall notify the OSBA of this resolution, furnish the home address of each Board Member to the OSBA, and other information as requested.

Annual membership begins January – December 2016 Annual dues: $9,324.00

Cincinnati Board of Education Mrs. Copeland-Dansby moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Associaiton be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1)

President Copeland-Dansby

A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education wishes to participate in the Legal Assistance Fund, which provides assistance to Boards of Education in obtaining favorable judicial decisions; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund has been established for this purpose.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board hereby resolves to join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund for calendar year 2016 and authorizes the Treasurer to pay the Legal Assistance Fund $250.00. Cincinnati Board of Education Mrs. Hoffman moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1)

President Copeland-Dansby

January 11 17 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT B. RESIGNATION C. CHANGE IN STATUS D. APPOINTMENT E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. DEATH B. RETIREMENT C. RESIGNATION D. APPOINTMENT E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT F. PROMOTION

RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT (Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by STRS, effective the first day of the month. This recommendation is being made because the employee has completed the term of their employment, or due to disability status, or by mutual agreement. There is no mandatory retirement age for employees.) The following certificated employees have made application to the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the State of Ohio. Frederick M. Johnston Teacher – Walnut Hills Service January 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.) Shelley A. Graff Teacher - Clark Montessori Personal Reasons January 1 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 as indicated. Secondary Principal – 224 day From Dean W. Blase Interim Secondary Principal January 12 Counselor - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Cynthia A. Bihl $50,317.14 January 4 Class III Sub $122.98

January 11 18 2016

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 January 12, 2016 except as indicated. Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Nicole L. Han $49,476.13 January 4 Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Steven P. Fletcher $42,348.53 January 4 Substitute Teacher - Class III – $122.98 per day Suzanne M. Bonem Danielle McClain Rachel C. Vitale Nicholas G. Khoury Maria Terry Alana L. Weathers Elinore J. Marrero Dana C. Trotter Rachel K. Wiers Substitute Teacher – Retiree – $121.24 per day Sharon J. McCreary Substitute Teacher - Class I – $108.77 per day Kim S. Symon The following persons are recommended to perform responsibilities as assigned. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is January 12, 2016.

Daily Name Location Position Rate Julie E. Ayers Variable Sub Administrator 346.24

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Sarah M. Woodward To: $65,107.59 From: $64,405.78 December 13 Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Jessica L. Heheman To: $54,808.13 From: $50,177.93 December 13 F. 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.)

January 11 19 2016

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund. The following persons are recommended to perform additional responsibility of working with counselors to develop a College Readiness Manual for Cincinnati Public Schools for up to 10 days. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund. Name Location Position Shauna Murphy Woodward Principal The following teachers are serving in Lead Teacher/Team Leader/Content Innovation positions and are recommended for annual stipends as designated by the position during the 2015-16 school year in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers working .50% are indicated by a @. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below. Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Ann K. Bak Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate) Coordinate & Implementation Year 1 of Career Tech Program – Withrow – (SWP) – 40 hours

Susan Adewusi* Perform Duties in Support and Coordination of OT/PT Staff Members – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 151 hours

Erin Zink* Mathematics Curriculum Development – Curriculum – (Title IIA) – hours as indicated

Heather L. Allentuck* 20 hours Aisha N. Rudolph-Nurredin* 30 hours Rebecca Arlington* 20 hours Erin C. Sanders* 30 hours Jacqueline A. Bell* 20 hours Ferd M. Schneider* 50 hours Carmie Chambers* 20 hours Deborah A. Talbert* 30 hours Laura J. Morand* 20 hours Julia M. Wiant* 100 hours Wadeeah Nashid* 50 hours Travis N. Yeager* 20 hours Tania L. Relyea* 30 hours Tong Yu* 50 hours

Teacher - $31.70 per hour (in-service rate) Staff Retreat Bus Tour – Western Hills – (Trust Fund West High Aid) – 6 hours

Kelsey R. Bartsch* Holly Burgess* Jenna L. Calvin* Brooke E. Bingham* Ashlee K. Cain* Daniel Caproni*

January 11 20 2016

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Teacher - $31.70 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.) Staff Retreat – Western Hills – (Trust Fund West High Aid) – 6 hours (cont.)

Lezlie R. Christian* Andrew B. Hiatt* Krista Murphy* Anna Grace Colyer* Lynne Q. Hobstetter* Adam G. Nacke* James R. Compton* Lauren M. Hope* Daniel Neeley* Lori B. Cooper* Cheryl L. Hutchison* Donna A. Pfahler* Sabrina N. Constancio* Jean M. Jencks* Jennifer J. Phillips* Keith J. Cox* Abigail C. Jung* Lisa M. Pope* Dawnielle N. Crooks* Teresa Kahmann* Jeff C. Rasulis* Shannon L. Curran* Michael J. Kraemer* Pamela M. T. Smitherman* Jeanne M. Donisi* Balaganeshwari Kuppusamy* Jason L. Sparks* Thomas C. Enneking* Lindsay J. LaRoche* Brett R. Strittmatter* Jaron Issac Fischer* Jennifer Lewis-Thornton* Cheryl D. Strunk* Angela L. G. Grayson* Ariel M. Litzinger* Elizabeth M. Thole* Jamie N. Grice* Marlene McGlothin* Lori A. Troescher* Kara Haddix* Molly E. Mitchell* David S. Uhlhorn* Justin B. Harris* Angela M. Moore* Eric R. Vincent* Mary J. Heckinger* Maxine Moore* Carly M. Wright*

Staff Professional Development – Taft Elementary – 7 hours

Kimberly Chambers-Nelms Dan W. Larkin Jr. CPS Fine Arts Professional Development – Taft Elementary – 7 hours

Dan W. Larkin Jr. Teacher - Tutor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate) My Tomorrow Tutor – Withrow – 15 hours

Nathan D. Myers Home Instructor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate)

Stephanie R. Brown 10 hours Vonita L. Herald 45 hours Anna Grace Colyer 30 hours Tamara S. Johnson 30 hours James R. Compton 18 hours Akilah Rodgers 130 hours Michael A. Feist 45 hours Amanda Schear 45 hours Tasha Fleming 78 hours Angela L. Steagall 20 hours Margaret Groeber 20 hours ShaDonn P. Stewart 9 hours

January 11 21 2016

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Home Instructor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate) – (IDEA-B)

Jenifer L. Ambrosius* 50 hours Theresa McCall* 75 hours Djuana A. Duncan* 50 hours Shelina E. Richardson* 30 hours Patrick J. Good* 15 hours Lora M. Ward* 30 hours Cynthia Y. Locket-Nelson* 80 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2015-16. 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 Lauren J. Bernstein Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Community) 622.80 Darwin W. Bobbitt John P. Parker Elem Club Advisor (M2SE) 622.80 Jerome Brady Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Trial) 622.80 Jerome Brady Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Uganda) 622.80 Lisa M. Brokamp Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (STEP) 311.40 @ Lisa M. Brokamp Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Black Culture) 622.80 Deborah L. Burris Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Math) 685.08 # John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills MS Orchestra Director 1027.62 # John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills Sr Hi Orchestra Director 1712.73 # John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-10th Grade 389.26 @ John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Gay) 622.80 Richard J. Canter Walnut Hills MS Band Director 934.20 Sandee J. Coats-Haan Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Science) 622.80 Jeremy C. Collins Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (German) 622.80 Laurie M. B. Cotton Walnut Hills Sr Hi Academics Coach 1595.93 # Reina Dickey Walnut Hills MS Choral Director 934.20 Lacy L. Domire Pleasant Hill Elem Club Advisor (Science) 622.80 Susan M. Donnett Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Jewish) 685.08 # Erica A. Eyrich Midway Elem Club Advisor (ESL) 622.80 Jennifer C. Fay Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Christian Connection) 622.80 Doreena A. Fox Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (French) 622.80 Megan M. Gaskin Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 700.66 @

January 11 22 2016

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.) Name School Position Amount Jayma R. George Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-9th Grade 389.26 @ Joseph A. Gerth Walnut Hills Sr Hi Academics Coach 1595.93 Joseph A. Gerth Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Model UN) 311.40 @ Samantha Gerwe-Perkins Walnut Hills Sr Hi Newspaper Advisor 1712.72 # Christopher A. Gibson Walnut Hills Sr Hi Orchestra Director 1557.02 William J. Gordon Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Inter Alliance) 311.40 @ Sean C. Gum Midway Elem Club Advisor (Positive School) 622.80 Johanka Hart-Tompkins Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Russian) 622.80 Norine P. Hatton John P. Parker Elem Club Advisor (Drama) 622.80 Ricardo Hill Walnut Hills Sr Hi Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 4144.77 Linda R. Johnson Midway Elem Club Advisor (Science) 622.80 Kelsey C. June Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-11th Grade 544.95 @ John C. Jung Midway Elem Choral Director 685.08 # Kathleen Ploy Keener Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 700.66 Erin A. Kernohan Midway Elementary Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Lori M. Kroner John P. Parker Elementary Test Coordinator 934.20 Ronald K. La Niear Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Engineers) 622.80 Adam K. Lazar Oyler Sr Hi Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 4559.24 # Edward T. LeBorgne Walnut Hills MS Band Director 1027.62 @ Edward T. LeBorgne Walnut Hills Sr Hi Assistant Band Director 2055.26 @ Tara J. Ligon Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Sci-Fi) 685.08 # Tara J. Ligon Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Music) 685.08 # Susan E. Macsotai Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Astronomy) 622.80 James F. Martin Gamble Montessori MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 4559.24 # Emmerson W. Mincy Walnut Hills Sr Hi Varsity Wrestling Coach 2335.52 Alexandra K. Mondini Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Back Packing) 311.40 @ Alexandra K. Mondini Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Green) 622.80 Bonnie Mortimer Roselawn/Condon MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2335.52 James L. Neville Walnut Hills Sr Hi Asst Var Wrestling Coach 1167.77 Anthony E. Nims Walnut Hills MS Choral Director 934.20 Anthony E. Nims Walnut Hills Sr Hi Choral Director 1557.02 Kathy E. Noland Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Active Minds) 311.40 @ Kathy E. Noland Walnut Hills Sr Hi Student Council 544.95 @ #

January 11 23 2016

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.) Name School Position Amount Stephanie M. Paschka Cheviot Elem Club Advisor (Reading) 622.80 Mitchell A. Perdrix Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-11th Grade 544.95 @ Mitchell A. Perdrix Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Model UN) 311.40 @ Marjorie D. Platt Walnut Hills Sr Hi Yearbook Advisor 2178.96 S. David Price Western Hills MS Boys Asst Basketball Coach 1401.32 Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills Sr Hi Dramatics 934.20 Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-10th Grade 389.25 Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Stage Crew) 622.80 Helen Raymond-Goers Walnut Hills Sr Hi Stage Manager 1557.02 Jeffrey J. Roddy Midway Elementary Technology Coordinator 622.80 Mark P. Rucker Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Ski) 685.05 # Brock Rutledge Withrow Sr Hi Indoor Track Coach 1557.02 # Romell Salone Walnut Hills MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2335.52 Pamela B. Schall Sands Montessori Elem Club Advisor (ELL) 622.80 Michael R. Sherman Walnut Hills Sr Hi Producer/Dir Annual Show (Sr Play) 1089.90 Michael R. Sherman Walnut Hills Sr Hi Producer/Dir Annual Show (Spring Play) 1089.90 Kristina M. Spurgeon Cheviot Elementary Technology Coordinator 622.80 Sarah Durso Stagge Midway Elementary Test Coordinator 467.10 @ Donald E. Stocker Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Film) 685.08 # Donald E. Stocker Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Photo) 685.08 # Katelyn A. Sullivan Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-9th Grade 389.25 @ Katelyn A. Sullivan Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Back Packing) 311.40 @ Blake A. Taylor Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Gleam) 622.80 Ashley N. Thomas Walnut Hills Sr Hi Student Council 544.95 @ Laura A. Wasem Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Culinary) 311.40 @

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL A. DEATH The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following. Tina Turnage Senior Elem Support Specialist December 29

January 11 24 2016

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) 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. Rosezenia Forte Manager, Class 1C April 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. Gidget Armstrong Paraprofessional Other Employment December 31 Marvin Barnes Jr. Custodian 1 Personal Reasons December 31 Belinda Day Sub Food Service Helper Personal Reasons December 23 Stacey Finnell Licensed Practical Nurse Personal Reasons December 29 Lauren Hess Arts Integration Specialist Other Employment December 18 Cherre Martin Paraprofessional Other Employment December 17 Thomas Pretty Jr. Paraprofessional Personal Reasons December 9 Lord Sefalid Custodian 1 Personal Reasons December 31 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 (*). Carpenter (Classified) Paul Campbell Jr. $30.10 hr. Iowa Avenue January 12 Michael Dunn $30.10 hr. Iowa Avenue January 12 Intermediate Accounting Technician (Classified) Michella Harris $1410.95 bwk. Treasurer’s Office January 13 Custodian 1 (Classified) Ernest Ceaser $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Avenue January 12 Denisa Kelly $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Avenue January 12 Kevin Stanley $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Avenue January 12

January 11 25 2016

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) D. APPOINTMENT (cont.) Paraprofessional (Unclassified) Shannon Chapman $15.24 hr. Ethel Taylor January 12 Kamila Horner $15.24 hr. Dater High January 12 Myesha Jewell $15.24 hr. Parker Woods Montessori January 12 Guilin Kamuf $15.24 hr. Taft Elementary January 12 Alisha Owensby-Dickerson $15.24 hr. Westwood January 12 Shanika Riley $14.83 hr. Roselawn January 12 Lisa Webb $15.24 hr. Dater High January 12 Substitute Paraprofessional Ann Bach $14.83 hr. Various January 12 Yugonda Bolden $14.83 hr. Various January 12 Gladys Donald $15.24 hr. Various January 12 Danel Robinson $14.83 hr. Various January 12 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 Kindel Richardson Woodward MS Head Basketball Coach $1167.76 Kristin Shaffer Clark Montessori Sr. Hi Res Asst Basketball Coach 1440.25 E. 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 Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%. Name School Position Amount Denise Bobo John Parker Elem Student Council Advisor $311.40@ Denise Bobo John Parker Elem Club Advisor - Dance Team 311.40@ Curtina Rice John Parker Elem Club Advisor - Dance Team 622.80 Curtina Rice John Parker Elem Club Advisor – Soccer 622.80 Tammi Smith John Parker Elem Student Council Advisor 311.40@ Tammi Smith John Parker Elem Club Advisor – Dance Team 311.40@

January 11 26 2016

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) F. 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 (*). Help Desk Technician (Classified) From Candice Patterson $1758.41 bwk. ITM Support Specialist $15.65 hr. January 12 Maintenance Worker 1 (Classified) From Nicolas May $17.99 hr. Iowa Ave Custodian 1 $1172.08 bwk. January 12

Mary A. Ronan Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1)

President Copeland-Dansby

REPORT OF THE TREASURER 1. Receipt of Grant from The Taft Museum of Art – That record is made of the receipt of a grant from The Taft

Museum of $250.00 to Aiken High School. The grant is to be used for art supplies. This was deposited into Fund 019 – Other Grants.

2. Receipt of Grant from Ohio Judicial Center Foundation, Inc. – That record is made of a grant from Ohio Judicial

Center Foundation, Inc. of $440.00 to Aiken High School. The grant is to be used for transportation. This was deposited into Fund 019 – Other Grants.

January 11 27 2016

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) 3. Receipt of a Donation from Community Learning Center Institute – That record is made of the receipt of a donation

from Community Learning Center Institute of $21,600.00 to Facilities. The donation is to be used to provide and cover the architectural fees and development of the budget to build an integrated Medical Hub as an extension of the Community Learning Center at AWL. This was deposited into Fund 019 – Other Grants.

4. Receipt of a Grant from GE Volunteers Foundation – That record is made of a grant from GE Volunteers Foundation

of $15,000.00 to Aiken High School. The grant is to be used for supplies, transportation and college and career planning sessions for fiscal year 2016. This was deposited into Fund 019 – Other Grants.

5. Receipt of a Donation from Educational Testing Service – That record is made of a donation from Educational

Testing Service of $268.43 to Western Hills University High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

6. Receipt of a Donation from JustGive – That record is made of a donation from JustGive of $52.00 to Western Hills

University High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

7. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc. – That record is made of a donation from Harvest

Home Fair Association, Inc. of $400.00 to Western Hills University High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

8. Receipt of a Donation from Cincinnati Container Company – That record is made of a donation from Cincinnati

Container Company of $250.00 to Pleasant Hill Academy. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

9. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc. – That record is made of a donation from Harvest

Home Fair Association, Inc. of $400.00 to Westwood School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

10. Receipt of a Donation from Southern Baptist Church – That record is made of a donation from Southern Baptist

Church of $250.00 to Taft Elementary School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

11. Receipt of a Donation from Presbyterian Women in the Westwood First Presbyterian Church – That record is

made of a donation from Presbyterian Women in the Westwood First Presbyterian Church of $75.00 to Westwood School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

12. Receipt of a Donation from Michael J. and Amy L. Otten – That record is made of a donation from Michael J. and

Amy L. Otten of $300.00 to Taft Elementary School. The donation is to be used at the discretion of the principal. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

13. Receipt of a Donation from SmarTravel LLC – That record is made of a donation from SmarTravel LLC of $450.00

to SCPA. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School support.

January 11 28 2016

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) 14. Receipt of a Donation from Harvest Home Fair Association, Inc. – That record is made of a donation from Harvest

Home Fair Association of 400.00 to Dater High School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

15. Receipt of a Donation from Activities Beyond the Classroom – That record is made of a donation from Activities

Beyond the Classroom of $1,038.20 to Douglass School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

16. Receipt of a Donation from Louis and Gretchen Meyer – That record is made of a donation from Louis and Gretchen

Meyer of $25,000.00 to Hyde Park School. The donation is to be used the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 018 – Public School Support.

17. Receipt of a Donation from Chester Pryor, II – That record is made of a donation from Chester Pryor, II of $25.00 to

Taft High School. The donation is to be used to purchase uniforms for Girls Basketball. This was deposited into Fund 300 – Student Activities Fund.

18. Receipt of a Donation from Robert Jones – That record is made of a donation from Robert Jones of $50.00 to Taft

High School. The donation is to be used to purchase uniforms for Girls Basketball. This was deposited into fund 300 – Students Activities Fund.

19. Receipt of a Donation from Lawrence Coleman – That record is made of a donation from Lawrence Coleman of

$25.00 to Taft High School. The donation is to be used for uniforms for girls Basketball. This was deposited into Fund 300 – Student Activities Fund.

20. Receipt of a Donation from Activities Beyond the Classroom – That record is made of a donation from Activities

Beyond the Classroom of $500.00 to Douglass School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion. This was deposited into Fund 300 – Student Activities.

21. Receipt of a Grant from Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation – That record is made of a grant from Ohio Bureau

of Workers Compensation of $37,420.62 to General Counsel. This grant is to be used to purchase ergonomic, safety and/or industrial hygiene equipment. This was deposited into Fund 499 - Miscellaneous State Grant.

22. Receipt of a Donation from Richard Pels of New York City – That record is made of a donation of 91 paintings from

Richard Pels of New York at the market share value of $57,655.00. The donation will be distributed to CPS schools for the benefit of our students for the purpose of study and appreciation of professional art work.

January 11 29 2016

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) 23. Amendment to Agreement with First Student Inc. - That the Treasurer be authorized to amend an agreement with

First Student. The date of the original agreement is June 15, 2014-June 30, 2017. The amended contract ending date is June 30, 2016.

24. Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement Power Building Associates, LTD - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter

into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Power Building, LTD thereby authorizing a real property tax exemption of 100 percent for a period of 12 years for 100% of the value of the improvements made to real property located at 226 E. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 for itself, its successors and assigns for the project located at 224 E. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 for remodeling of dwellings containing more than two units or remodeling of commercial and industrial properties located within that area located on such real property. During the period of time in which the tax exemption is in effect Power Building Associates, LTD 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. Annual revenue to Cincinnati Public Schools is estimated at $61,179.87. The 12 -year revenue is estimated at $734,158.49.

25. Then and Now Certificates – That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:

Vendor Confirm Amount Funding Source CPS Location Purpose of Purchase

IPSWITCH $5,566.50 General Fund Facilities Gold Monitoring Software

New Technology Network $12,825.00 Title I School

Improvement Aiken High School Conference Registration

AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS 26. The Superintendent recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund:

GEN FUND 001 a. Books

Jarrett Publishing District Schools $ 48,497.75 Explanation – Instructional materials in the subject of US History and American Government for AIR test schools - grades 10 and 11.

FOR BOARD INFORMATION 27. Agreement with Monya Wyatt – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Monya Wyatt to

provide support services for SCPA/GCAEC Administration at a cost not to exceed $15,500.00. This agreement is from January 12, 2016-June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund-SCPA.

28. Agreement with Hidden Truth Investigation, LLC - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with

Hidden Truth Investigation, LLC to provide a consultant to verify District of Residence (DOR) for the student tuition program in compliance with ODE’s School Funding-District of Residence Change documentation requirements to decrease the number of students whose tuition is being paid for by CPS due to incorrect DOR information at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. This agreement is from January 19, 2016-June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund-Department of Student Services.

January 11 30 2016

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) 29. Agreement with Bastin & Company, LLC – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Bastin &

Company, LLC to provide an understanding of the bank account reconciliation procedures currently in place by the District, perform a detailed analysis of data used for the May 31 and June 30, 2015 bank reconciliations, identify potential causes for items currently listed as timing differences on the bank reconciliations, provide written procedures in a checklist format, document the various steps and procedures necessary to perform complete bank reconciliations, including procedures necessary to identify those items currently attributed to timing differences, conduct training by assisting District personnel in preparing reconciliation for the month of July, 2015 at a cost not to exceed $12,000.00. This agreement is from January 12, 2016-June 30, 2016. Funding is from General Fund-Treasurer’s Office.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that the Report of the Treasurer be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Noes: None Absent: Member Minera (1)

President Copeland-Dansby

INQUIRIES/UPDATES 1. Board, Administration - what is the most efficient and effective way to conduct meetings, look at the schedule and select

meeting dates for the year.

ASSIGNMENTS Please note the following assignments: 1. Board, Administration – work together to compile a list of issues that need to be addressed through a progressive

timeline. Meet with other board members for feedback and participation. 2. Board – provide a list of agenda items as they are developed. 3. Board – work with Board Office on setting up a retreat date through “Google Calendar”.

January 11 31 2016

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO