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April 16 2018

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

April 16, 2018

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Report of the Treasurer

I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

II. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

III. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

IV. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

V. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

VI. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

VII. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

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REGULAR MEETING

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

at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, April 16, 2018 at 6:50 p.m., President Jones in the

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

ELECTION OF TREASURER PRO TEMPORE

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion that Mr. Messer be elected Treasurer Pro Tempore in the absence of the

Treasurer, pursuant to Section 3313.23, Revised Code of Ohio.

Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Messer, Moroski, Timmons, President Jones (6)

Noes: None

President Jones declared the motion carried.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Messer, Moroski, Timmons, President Jones (6)

Absent: Member Copeland-Dansby (1)

Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mr. Moroski moved and Mrs. Bates 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 April 17, 2018.

Special Meeting – April 4, 2018

Business Meeting – April 4, 2018

Special Meeting – April 10, 2018

Special Public Meeting – April 10, 2018

Passed viva voce.


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PRESENTATION

1. Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Update – Randy Smith, President

2. Alcohol Waiver Request: School for the Creative and Performing Arts by the Cincinnati Opera Association (COA) – Amy

Hildebrand, Marketing Manager, Cincinnati Opera Association

A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST A WAIVER FOR ALCOHOL USE AT

THE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

BY THE CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District (the “Board”) and the Cincinnati Opera Association

(“COA”) continue to work in partnership in bringing Arts to the Community; and

WHEREAS, the COA will use the facilities of the School for the Creative and Performing Arts from June 21, 2018 until July 1,

2018 to present an Opera, The Coronation of Poppea, with specific performances as follows:

Thursday, June 21, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 23, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 28, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 1, 2018 – 3:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, the COA is requesting a waiver to serve alcohol at these performances.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board is authorized in Board Policy 7510 Use of District Facilities and

Property to approve the use of The School for the Creative and Performing Arts for performances on June 21, 23, 26, 28 and July 1,

2018, hosted by the COA. For this event, the host shall obtain required licensure for alcohol, arrange for the necessary security and

obtain insurance satisfactory to the District for the event.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves the request from the Cincinnati Opera

Association to serve alcohol at the performances on June 21, 23, 26, 28 and July 1, 2018.

Carolyn Jones, President

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Vice President

Melanie Bates

Eve Bolton

Ryan Messer

Mike Moroski

Lannis Timmons

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion for A Resolution to Request a Waiver for Alcohol Use at the School for Creative

and Performing Arts by the Cincinnati Opera Association be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Messer, Moroski, Timmons, President Jones (6)

Noes: None


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RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

D. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT

E. APPOINTMENT

F. PROMOTION

G. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. DISMISSAL

D. APPOINTMENT

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

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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.

Robert W. Birk Teacher – Virtual High Service June 1

Cathy C. Lutts Principal – Midway Service July 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.)

Monique F. Bolin Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons April 17

Martha M. Deering Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons April 5

Patricia L. Hays Substitute Teacher Other Employment June 1

Chelsea A. Nuss Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons April 1

Adrian Perez Hernandez Substitute Teacher Relocating June 1

Laura Pelegri Substitute Teacher Relocating June 1

Nicholas F. Shaver Teacher – Dater High Other Employment August 1

Monica T. Ward Teacher – Rockdale Relocating June 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.

Director of Performance and Accountability

Connie M. Solano $124,000.00 April 17 Interim Director of Performance and Accountability

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RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT

As a matter of record, the following change in assignment is reported. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than

General Fund. Effective date as indicated.

Assistant Director of Student Services – 261 day From:

Kevin Jamison Student Services Interim Director of Student Services August 1

Sub Administrator From:

Vera J. Brooks Interim Assistant Director August 1

E. APPOINTMENT

(Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in

status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2017-18 school year, subject to the possession of a

teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education.

Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is March 22, 2018, except as

indicated.

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $125.44 per day

Steve P. Collier

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $110.95 per day

Katherine E. Leibold

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

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Effective date is August 1, 2018.

Director of Student Services – 261 day From:

Margaret M. Hall $122,149.43 Student Services Manager – Student Services $99,483.33

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G. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

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

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

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

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Bao O. Duong To: $48,664.38 From: $44,999.09 April 15

LaVaugn J. Neal 64,264.49 59,539.37 April 15

H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

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

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

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

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

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

Fund.

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 2nd

quarter class size overload for the 2017-18 school year.

Payment will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S500-Staffing.

3rd Qtr. Overload Pay

Kelly R. Bullock 1,485.00 Randall W. Gibson 1,080.00

Erica D. Agyeman-Duah 1,620.00 Christopher T. Sorrentino 1,620.00

James K. Copeland 1,485.00 Douglas M. Stevens 1,215.00

William E. Enoch 1,080.00 Bryan Wyant 1,755.00

Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate)

Update Curriculum Literacy Text Sets – Early Childhood – (Title I) – 40 hours

Sherri Lynne Adams-Davis* Amy E. Heimkreiter* Erin A. Kernohan*

Mary C. Berns* Nancy L. Johnson* Michelle E. Zwissler-Unroe*

Develop District Pacing for K-12 Physical Education & Health – Curriculum – (Title IIA) – 20 hours

Molly C. Critchell* Gisele L. Mack*

2017-18 Aspire Classes – ABLE Program – (Aspire Grant) – hours as indicated

Kathleen Foster* 250 hours Mary P. Key* 200 hours

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H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate) (cont.)

Review Differentiation Strategies and Develop Lesson Plans – Western Hills – (SIG) – 1 hour

Caitlin C. Craft*

Teacher - $32.33 per hour (in-service rate)

Job Embedded Practical Application PD – AWL – (Title I) – 49 hours

Beth E. Baumgartner* Tonya Marie Flannery* Lisa Ann Martin*

Diana C. Backscheider* Laura L. Kelley* Laurie K. Smith*

Audrey M. Coe* Arpaya V. King* Rebecca A. Striebeck*

Erin M. Flanagan* Charlandra Y. Lundy* Michael J. Wood*

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)

Anna E. Tewell 30 hours

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)

Delano Allen* 46 hours Tracey M. Lewis* 50 hours

Sheila E. Booker* 50 hours Wendy J. Leyes* 12 hours

La Keisha Cunningham* 40 hours Erica M. Montgomery* 20 hours

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)

William B. Blase* 60 hours Jennifer A. Jones* 20 hours

Hope S. Budetti-Teeken* 55 hours Shelina E. Richardson* 55 hours

Keir M. Griffith* 50 hours Heather A. Troth* 143 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2017-18. Payment will be as provided under

the Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount shown as maximum salary.

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates 50% time. Funding is from the General

Fund. The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives notice of non-reemployment for the ensuing school

year.

Name School Position Amount

Cierra T. Burns Hughes STEM MS Boys Head Track Coach 714.68

Vincent J. Chiarella Roberts Elem Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure Club) 635.26

Kaitlin Elizabeth Dauner Taft High MS Girls Asst Basketball Coach 1,429.35

Keir M. Griffith Hays-Porter Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 635.26

Deborah C. Heard Hays-Porter Elem Club Advisor (Student Broadcasting Club) 635.26

Nancy L. Johnson Hays-Porter Elem Club Advisor (Literature Club) 635.26

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H. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)


Shirley L. Jones Chase Elem Club Advisor (Rosey Reader) 635.26

Chuck Knight Jr. Withrow MS Boys Head Track Coach 1,429.35

Dan W. Larkin Jr. Taft Elementary Elem Intramurals Coach 952.88

Arlinda Mckinley WRC Step Program HS Class Advisor 12th Grade 1,429.35

Lauren T. Ratterman Hays-Porter Elem Club Advisor (Homework Club) 635.26

Sanita C. Richardson Hays-Porter Elem Student Council Advisor 635.26

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

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

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

of Ohio.

Susan M. Hughes Paraprofessional June 1

Sheree L. Kidwell Food Service Helper April 1

Diane G. Kitch Manager Class 1-C June 1

Nadene E. Zimmer Paraprofessional June 1

B. RESIGNATION

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

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

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

Toni-Ann Sheree Boyd-Pickett Paraprofessional Other Employment April 6

Neche Denise Crawford Paraprofessional Personal Reasons March 8

Jessica D. Hacker Paraprofessional Other Employment May 23

Karen E. Healy Paraprofessional Personal Reasons May 25

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

B. RESIGNATION (cont.)

Stevonne Southerland School Health Assistant Other Employment April 13

Carolyn Ray Turnbow Avery Sub Food Service Helper Other Employment April 4

Angeles M. Williams-Meyers Paraprofessional Personal Reasons May 25

C. DISMISSAL

(Action necessary to terminate a non-administrative employee.)

The Superintendent recommends that the dismissal of the following employee be confirmed.

Steven T. Eisentrout Paraprofessional April 17

Mary Lee Elgen Custodian 1 April 17

Angela McPherson Custodian 1 April 17

Anthony Redding Custodian 1 April 17

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 (*).

Director of Information Technology – 261 Day

Eric S. King $116,500.00 Information Technology Management April 23

Senior Elementary Support Specialist (Classified)

Rayshawndra Williams-Sanders $19.75 hr. Carson April 17

Custodian 1 (Classified)

Mahagannie Crosby $15.00 hr. Iowa Avenue April 17

D’Juan Anthony Davis $15.00 hr. Western Hills April 17

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Burton Bacon $15.54 hr. Covedale April 12

Tiaree Bransford $15.13 hr. South Avondale April 2

Dwayne Burch $15.13 hr. Carson April 12

Jeffrey Cargile $15.13 hr. Douglass April 17

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F


Michael S. Barron Walnut Hills MS Baseball Coach 1,429.35

Linee Adizas Boyd Walnut Hills MS Lacross Coach 1,429.35

Yoel J. Crossty Gamble Montessori HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2,938.10

John P. Leigh Gamble Montessori HS Varsity Baseball Coach 2,382.23

Grover C. Taylor Jr. Gamble Montessori HS Asst Var Baseball Coach 1,191.13

In Board proceedings of April 4, 2018, an appointment was approved for LaRita D. Cornett as an Intermediate Accounting Technician

effective April 5, 2018. This action should be corrected to read May 2, 2018.

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%.


Jerone C. Behanan Gamble Montessori HS Varsity Softball Coach 2,382.23

Dondi D. Britten Taft High HS Asst Varsity Baseball Coach 1,191.13

Lavette A. Grayson Taft High HS Asst Varsity Softball Coach 1,191.13

Damarr Levon Hopkins Hughes STEM MS Boys Head Track Coach 714.68

William A. Johnson Shroder HSBoys Varsity Basketball 4,650.42 #

Justin Isaac League Gamble Montessori HS Boys Asst Var Track Coach 1,191.13

Tiffany L. Lee Gamble Montessori HS Asst Varsity Softball Coach 1,191.13

Courtney D. Myrick Hays-Porter Elem Student Newspaper Sponsor 952.88

Courtney D. Myrick Hays-Porter Elem Club Advisor (Student Broadcasting) 635.26

Stanley F. West Jr. Hays-Porter Elem Intramurals Coach 952.88

Ronnell T. Wright Taft High MS Baseball Coach 1,429.35

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Messer moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.


Noes: None


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REPORT OF THE TREASURER TABLE

OF CONTENTS

I. AGREEMENTS

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

III. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

IV. LATE REQUESTS

V. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

VI. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

VII. DONATIONS

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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.

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(cont.)

Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

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

to pupils attending non-public schools within the school district.

499 Miscellaneous State

Grant A fund used to account for various monies received from state agencies

which are not classified elsewhere. A separate special cost center must

be used for each grant.

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education,

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to all

children with disabilities.

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

development of low income children, including children on federally

recognized reservations and children of migratory farm workers,

through the provision of comprehensive health, educational,

nutritional, social and other services; and to involve parents in their

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

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

Stimulus

A

To help schools improve the teaching and learning of children failing,

or most at risk of failing to meet challenging State academic

achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited

English Proficiency

Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school

programs, including activities at the pre-school level, to meet the

educational needs of children of limited English proficiency. These

programs provide structured English language instruction, with

respect to the years of study to which the program is applicable, and

instruction in the child's native language to the extent necessary to

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

incorporate the cultural heritage of these children and of other

children in American society. The instruction must be, to the extent

necessary, in all courses or subjects of study which will allow a child

to meet grade promotion and graduation standards.

572 Title I –

Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational

agencies to meet the special needs of educationally deprived children.

Included are the Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform

programs.

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

addresses the improvement and expansion of services for students with

disabilities, ages three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

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

Schoolwide Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide Building

Program Fund allows for the pooling of Federal, State, and local funds

to be used to upgrade the overall instructional program of a school

building where at least 40 percent of children are from low-income

families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality

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

in grades 1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will be

reduced.

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(cont.)

I. AGREEMENTS

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates

Auxiliary Services

(A.) Mayerson Academy $30,200.00 06/13/2018 - 06/20/2018

Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund, Improving Teacher Quality

Purpose:

To provide professional development at Mayerson Academy for course Reasoning in Mathematics II. June 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, and

19th for Math Teachers, Intervention Specialist and Content Specialist.

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

Transportation

(A.) UTS - Universal

Transportation (Proceedings,

6/12/2017, page 472)

$890,100.71 $1,690,100.71 07/01/2017-6/30/2018 General Fund

Purpose: to amend the agreement to add additional funds to provide transportation for CPS students during the 2017- 18 school year.

Facilities, Security & Food

(B.) Duke Energy Ohio Inc

(Proceedings, 6/7/2017, page

445)

$272,910.00 $3,842,910.00 07/01/2017-6/30/2018 General Fund

Purpose: to amend the agreement to add additional funds to provide natural gas and electric services during the 2017-18 school year.

Student Services

(C.) Trustaff Personnel

Services LLC (Proceedings,

8/14/2017, page 642)

$15,000.00 $215,000.00 08/16/2017-6/30/2018 General Fund

Purpose: to amend the agreement to add additional funds to provide nursing services for CPS students with disabilities during the

2017-18 school year.

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(cont.)

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS (cont.)

Vendor/Consultant Name Additional

Amount Not to

Exceed

New Total

Amount

Agreement Dates Funding Source

Carson ES

(D.) Activities Beyond the

Classroom (Proceedings,

2/12/2018, page 135)

$12,850.00 $37,630.00 03/19/2017-6/30/2018 TitlTitlee 1 Sch

ImpIIImprove Stimulus A

Purpose: to amend the agreement to add additional funds to provide a Behavior Specialist at Carson School to provide social

skills, training and data analysis.

III. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

Gamble Montessori

(A.) PNC P-Card – Delta $25,000.00

Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund

Explanation:

To purchase plane tickets for trips to Pigeon Key on May 6-11, 2018 and May 11-16, 2018.

Walnut Hills HS

(B.) AP Exams $216,250.00

Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund

Explanation:

To cover Advanced Placement exams fees for Walnut Hills.

Auxiliary Services

(C.) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing $36,218.36

Funding Source: Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund

Explanation:

To purchase-kindergarten Journeys complete kits 1511256.

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(cont.)

III. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)


Auxiliary Services

(D.) Schoolhouse Electronics $32,745.00


Explanation:

To purchase technology - a Smart 65" Interactive LCD Display.

(E.) Forward Edge LLC $39,537.50


Explanation:

To purchase technology – Lifebooks T938.

(F.) CDW Government $66,440.00


Explanation:

To purchase technology – Lenovo laptops LVO X380 15-825OU W1OP MC00020530.

(G.) The College Board $34,498.00


Explanation:

To purchase Calculus AB materials.

(H.) Forward Edge LLC $93,230.00


Explanation:

To purchase technology – 73 Lenovo Think Pads for student use.

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(cont.)

III. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)


Department of Student Services

(I.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $35,512.20

Funding Source: IDEA Part B Special Education Fund

Explanation:

To purchase technology –Lenovo Think Pads, Notebooks, USB mouse and imaging.

Auxiliary Services

(J.) Northwest School District $44,873.35

Funding Source: Title I Disadvantaged Children/Targeted Assistance Fund

Explanation:

To provide highly qualified tutors, Title I Program services, to students in non-public schools.

(K.) Oak Hills Local School District $36,074.65


Explanation:


(L.) St. Bernard Elmwood Place City $100,305.11


Explanation:


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(cont.)

IV. LATE REQUESTS

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount not to Exceed Agreement Dates

Virtual HS

(A.) Lawn Life $42,750.00 03/01/2018 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus A

Purpose:

To provide employment & job readiness, training services for students enrolled and/or referred by VHS.

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

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

Vendor Confirm

Amount Funding Source CPS Location

Purpose of

Purchase

A. Universal Transportation Systems

$207,117.50

General Fund

Transportation January 2018

Outstanding Invoices

B. Universal Transportation Systems

$193,402.00

General Fund

Transportation February 2018


C. Universal Transportation Systems

$202,079.00

General Fund

Transportation March 2018


D. City of Cincinnati

$11,658.11

IDEA B

Preschool Grant for

Students with

Disabilities

Department of

Student Services

Nursing Services for

August-October 2017

E. City of Cincinnati

$2,860.54

IDEA B

Preschool Grant for

Students with

Disabilities

Department of

Student Services


November 2017

F. City of Cincinnati

$2,860.54

IDEA B

Preschool Grant for

Students with

Disabilities

Department of

Student Services


December 2017

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VI. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount not to Exceed Agreement Dates

Deputy Supt - Curriculum

(A.) Cincinnati Arts Association $23,000.00 05/07/2018 - 05/08/2018

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide Staffing services, Guest Artist Fees, Materials & Supplies, and Facility Rental for 2018 Community Collage.

ITM Management

(B.) CDW Government $11,488.00 05/12/2018 - 06/30/2018


Purpose:

To provide maintenance support services for data center hardware (f5 Networks).

(C.) Meta Solutions $12,000.00 04/17/2018 – 06/30/2018


Purpose:

To provide EMIS Support (prof tech services) from April thru June of 2018 which includes processes, procedures,

flow charts and data reporting for all schools to the State.

Food Services

(D.) SMART Temps LLC $14,733.00 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018

Funding Source: Food Services Fund

Purpose:

To provide services –monitor and record food temperature and replace devices for school cafeterias.

Treasurer

(E.) Brustein & Manasevit $17,000.00 04/17/2018 - 04/18/2018

Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund, Improving Teacher Quality

Purpose:


Purpose:

To provide CPS with training that will focus on regulatory requirements in EDGAR, highlight the changes to CPS's Policies and

Procedures Manual for Federal & State Grants Management and discuss audit findings and technical assistance CPS received from

ODE.

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VII. DONATIONS

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

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) James & Melinda Blessing, Patricia Held, Diane

Humphrey and William Luther

$250.00 John P. Parker

School

Fund 300 – Student

Activities

Purpose: To be used for John P. Parker’s International Trip.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved.


Noes: None


INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

1. Administration – explain why we are cutting services/programs (MERP) that save the district money?

2. Board – ESSA Meeting on April 17, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. located at the Community Action Agency, across from

Woodward High School in Bond Hill. Presenting Ohio Strategic Plan final draft (state version of ESSA). The community is invited

to attend.

3. Board – Aces Meeting – projected date is Tuesday, June 5, 2018. President Jones will confirm time and location.

4. Board – American Montessori Society – gave Cincinnati Public Schools kudos for the work that has been and continuing being done

for our two Montessori Public High Schools.

5. Board – Gamble will be hosting community conversations on races on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

6. Board – Zoning Hearing on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Planning Commission regarding our Community Learning Centers. When

the first meeting took place the discussion was mostly about Preschool not sure about K-12 community zoning vs Preschool zoning.

If date changes Ms. Bolton will let board members know.

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ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – a list of work schedules, time frames, timeline and any other legal documents that need to be created of all the

things that need to happen prior to the June 30, 2018 date that we agreed to with FC Cincinnati.

2. Administration – a timeline that shows from now to when the students will be able to attend the new Clifton Neighborhood

School.

3. President Jones – a couple of budget items left over from the Ad Hoc Committee to refer back to Policy for new language.

leadership role

page numbering

adding to the legal responsibilities of the board

getting rid of the maintenance levy reference

Workforce Development Council

4. Mr. Hoying – provide clarification of the implications of House Bill 512 for the next Finance Committee Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Ryan Messer

Treasurer Pro Tempore

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