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April 24 2017

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

April 24, 2017

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Revised Report of the Policy Committee April 17, 2017 . . . . . . . . 288

Report of the Finance Committee April 18, 2017. . . . . . . . . . 292

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

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

Revised A Resolution Appointing Committee Members to the Workforce Development

Committee to Work with the Preschool Promise Program to Ensure High Quality

Preschool Experiences to the Children of Cincinnati . . . . . . . .

297

Report of the Superintendent

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

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Report of the Treasurer

I. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

II. Award of Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

III. Agreements(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

IV. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

V. Settlement(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

VI. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

VII. Award of Purchase Order(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

VIII. Then and Now Certificate(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

IX. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Inquiries and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

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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 24 at 7:11 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, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6)

Absent: Members Minera (1)

Noes: None

Superintendent Mary Ronan was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Ms. Bolton moved and Ms. Jones 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 25, 2017.

Special Meeting – April 10, 2017

Regular Board Meeting – April 10, 2017

Special Public Meeting – April 12, 2017



Passed viva voce.

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REVISED

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the

Board Office Conference Room.

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Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation

Yenetta Harper, Director of Teacher & Principal Development & Evaluation

Ms. Harper reported that she had no changes to the policy. Any changes would occur after receiving any revisions from the

Ohio Department of Education in June or August of 2017.

She informed the Committee that a recommendation has been submitted to the legislation that would change the student growth

measures of the evaluation. The recommendation would be to exclude testing and that this would not affect performance

standards.

Ms. Harper informed the group that she has been working with Information Technology on researching personalized blended

learning professional development for teachers based on their areas for growth in their evaluation. Requests for Proposal are

being solicited to select a vendor.

Committee member Hoffman expressed her appreciation for this work, as the Board, especially Board Member Bolton, has

been vocal about using teaching evalutions as an opportunity for personalized learning.

ACTION: Curriculum will recommend a vendor to the Board for their approval at a future Board meeting.

Mrs. Hoffman inquired about the status of receiving data to show if there are correlations between performance and growth;

that is, if teachers who are rated high in performance are also seeing significant growth with their students and vice-versa.

Mrs. Harper reported that teachers have been “held harmless” for the last two years and the scores have not been included in

their evaluations but teachers have been using student learning objectives (SLOs).

Ms. Hoffman said that this data would not be used for individual teacher evaluation but in aggregate to make sure that our

ratings are valid.

ACTION: Ms. Harper will work with the Director of Performance and Accountability about ways of extracting data

around performance and growth correlations. She will come with take-aways about what the data is telling us

about the correlations between performance and growth. Ms. Harper will update the Committee at the July 10,

2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Mrs. Hoffman asked if there would be a request again this year to change the frequency with which Accomplished teachers are

evaluated and, if so, if we should get that question in front of the full Board early. Ms. Harper suggested holding off on that

conversation given the big changes in front of the legislature and approaching the Board with all the information at once.

ACTION: The Committee will continue discussion of the Teacher Evaluation Policy at the July 10, 2017 Policy

Committee meeting.

Student Voice/Representative in Board Practice

Elisa Hoffman, Board Member

Mrs. Hoffman reported that she and Erin Bledsoe, the Board’s Fellow, presented to Superintendent Ronan’s Student Advisory

Council. Mrs. Hoffman advised that the students were very receptive and appreciative of being asked for their input.

Committee Member Hoffman also informed the Committee that she, Committee Chair Jones, and Board Member Bolton

attended Aiken High School’s 11th grade government class. The class was assigned a public policy project and the groups that

presented to Board members chose education policies, specifically bullying and graduation requirements. Ms. Jones reported

that the students emailed the full Board and requested a follow-up to their proposals. Additionally, their teacher emailed their

names so they could be part of the student voice project.

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ACTION: The Committee recommended that Board President Ericka Copeland-Dansby respond to students who sent

emails to the Board after the Administration determines who will work on their issues. Issues included: school

scheduling for class of 2018, bullying, graduation requirements, and students needing proper guidance (Big and

Little program).

Pat Neal-Miller reported that she has reached out to school principals at Aiken, Schroder, and Walnut Hills high schools to get

dates to begin conversations about student voice on the Board.

ACTION: Mrs. Neal-Miller will confirm a date before the end of the school year. The Committee will discuss student

voice at either the May or June Policy Committee meeting, depending on when meetings with the students can

be scheduled

Policy 5201 – Truancy

Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Mr. Hoying continued his update from the March 6, 2017 Policy Committee meeting on Policy 5201 – Truancy, due to House

Bill (HB) 410 that will require changes to the document. The bill will be effective in April 2017.

The Bill will redefine “habitual truancy,” remove the term “chronic truancy” from the Ohio Revised Code, and revise when

schools can intervene from a day’s scheme to a calendar year.

Mr. Hoying reviewed and provided the Committee with a revised draft of the policy that includes updated language as required

by HB 410 – Habitual and Chronic Truancy. He reported that the bill will minimize students being involved with the criminal

justice system.

Please find attached information about HB 410, provided by the Ohio Department of Education.

Mr. Hoying recommended that the Board schedule passage of the revised policy later in the year in-order to allow him time to

review the updated policy with the local juvenile court and with the “Kids In School Rule” group. He also reported that social

workers are working on procedures to implement the changes and he would like to have those procedures in place before

passage of the policy.

The updated policy needs to be in place at the beginning of school year 2017-2018.

Mrs. Hoffman inquired about what the policy is when students miss school due to being on vacation with their parents. How are

those absences counted? How or can the child avoid being counted as truant due to being on vacation with their parent? How

can calls to parents from Truant officers be avoided?

ACTION: Mr. Hoying advised that he will look into if law permits having unexcused absences excusing the truancy

policy.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will continue discussion Policy 5201 – Truancy at the May 8, 2017 meeting.

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Magnet Enrollment

Sarah Trimble Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Committee Chair Jones reiterated the need to have an update on the status of the magnet lottery and the parent survey to get

feedback on the magnet school lottery application process.

Mrs. Neal-Miller reported at the March 6, 2017 Policy Committee meeting that the survey will be administered to parents that

participated in the lottery for school year 2015-2016 to get feedback on the Magnet school application and enrollment process.

The survey will be administered on April 25, 2017 and will run for two weeks. She provided the Committee with a draft of the

survey questions.

The Committee advised Mrs. Neal-Miller to revise the question about students receiving their first or second choice schools

into two questions in-order to solicit more detailed responses.

The group also advised her to include a fill-in-the-blank question to gather data on what specific school students choose if they

do not get their first choice.

Mrs. Neal-Miller will add a question around how the District can improve their communication process with parents.

Ms. Jones dialogued about the need for the Board to have a conversation on what the Board is looking for in terms of equity in

relation to magnet enrollment. How will the Board know that the magnet enrollment lottery was 100 percent successful?

Mrs. Hoffman inquired about how Policy 5113.01 – Schools of Choice and Magnet Intra-District Enrollment Program, has been

communicated to parents

ACTION: Mrs. Neal Miller will work with Public Affairs to come up with a communication plan to inform parents about

the process.

ACTION: The Policy Committee will continue the Magnet Enrollment discussion at the May 8, 2017 meeting.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver will provide enrollment data (application acceptance demands) after the third-round of the

lottery is completed in the spring or summer of 2017.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver informed the Committee that once all of the enrollment packets have been processed she

will present enrollment data (diversity, demographics) at the October 9, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

OSBA Essential Policies

Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Mr. Hoying reported that a legal intern will begin working with the District on May 15. 2017. He will have that person review

the District’s policies to determine if any require updating and also review OSBA’s Essential Policies for any needing review

by the District.

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Other Business

Elisa Hoffman, Board Member

Mrs. Hoffman reported that she and Mr. Hoying were invited to attend a PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians

and Gays) meeting to discuss the District's equity policy as well as answer questions about how CPS works with transgender

students and their families. Some PFLAG members discussed concerns around whether school district staffs are obligated to tell

parents if they know a student is gay.

Mr. Hoying researched students' rights and districts' legal obligations, as well as guidance other districts provide, and presented

that information to the committee.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying will work with the Policy Committee to draft guidance. He will share those guidelines with PFLAG

members for their input and feedback. The Committee will discuss a draft of the guidelines at the May 8, 2017

Policy Committee meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons

Carolyn Jones , Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Elisa Hoffman Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development

A. Chris Nelms, absent Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources

Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Revised Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the

Board Conference Room.

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ATTENDEES

Finance Committee Members Present

Chairperson Melanie Bates, Eve Bolton, Carolyn Jones

Administrators Present

Mary A. Ronan, Superintendent; Daniel Hoying, General Counsel; Bill Moerhing, Interim Chief Operations Officer; Lauren

Roberts, Internal Auditor; Rebecca Vogler, Director, Grants Administration; Amy Twarek, Assistant Treasurer; Janet Walsh,

Director of Public Affairs

Attorney

David C. DiMuzio

Focused Capital Solutions, LLC

Nan Cahall, Managing Director

Kearney and Kearney

Eric Kearney, CEO, President

Parent

Craig Rozen

Success by Six

Stephanie Byrd, Executive Director

The Fortus Group

Stephen Dronen, Development Director

Vandercar Holdings

Steve Dragon, Vice President

Keating Muething & Klekamp (KMK)

P. Andrew Spoor, Of Counsel

Tax Abatement Proposal

Steven Dronen of The Fortus Group and partners with Vandercar and Al Neyer (Development Team) discussed with the

Committee a proposal to redevelop the Anthem building, located at the corner of Woodburn and Taft in East Walnut Hills, into

approximately 450 new residential units.

The Development Team is asking the District to allow all Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Service Payments that are payable to

the District for the first 10 to12 years following completion of the construction of the first phase of development to be abated

back to the development.

Mr. Dronen reported that the TIF is a 30-year Project TIF Tax Abatement, with a 75 percent/25 percent split with District. The

District would receive its full 25 percent of the TIF increment over the 30 years.

The funds will be used to offset the over burdening cost of the asbestos abatement of the existing structures on the site. At year

13, the District will be paid its agreed upon amount. The cost to remove the asbestos is $3 million.

He also reported that the group would be following the MedPace model to form a partnership with one of the local schools in

that area. The Chair asked for a recommendation from the Committee as to endorse or move the proposal forward.

ACTION: The Committee recommended that General Counsel brief the full Board rather than the Finance Committee

recommending the proposal.

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Preschool Promise Finances

Stephanie Byrd, Success By Six, Executive Director

Ms. Byrd updated the Committee on financial processes being put in place for the Preschool Promise Alliance. She reported

that United Way has banked with Fifth Third Bank for many years and will not bid their banking out again until 2020.

Therefore, United Way recommended tabling the bid for banking for a year or two in order to allow for Preschool Promise to

begin operating. Accounts are being set-up with Fifth Third Bank.

Ms. Byrd reported that a Request for Proposal for Audit firms will go out on April 18, 2017. Ms. Byrd will be managing the

process and hopes to have an Interim Operations and Finance person on board by the middle of summer 2017. United Way

does not want to manage that process.

The Audit will be for the short-term budget for the months of January through June 2017. She inquired if the District’s Internal

Auditor had to be used or if firms that the State Auditor makes available for District use can be used.

Treasurer Wagner will be speaking with David Yost to determine what the expectations are for the audit. Ms. Byrd stated there

are questions needing to be answered about what the State Auditor expects as it relates to setting up accounts, procedures that

need to be in place on how funds are managed, and requisition processes.

She advised that a portion of the $1.5 million budget that was approved by the Board is being used for management expenses

and that the Parthenon will continue assisting Preschool Promise only until the end of May 2017. The Cincinnati Preschool

Promise Board met on April 12, 2017 and discussed extending Parthenon’s contract beyond May 2017.

A portion of the $1.5 million dollar budget will be used to hire an Interim Operations and Finance person, a Quality

Improvement Manager, a provider relations person as well as seeking a full-time permanent Director. The Preschool Promise

Board has a search committee formed that will identify a search firm.

Committee members suggested and reminded Ms. Byrd of the School Board Policies requiring deference to local vendors and

businesses. Ms. Byrd gave a number of examples of the group's efforts to comply.

Lobbying Goals – Funding from Federal and State

Nan Cahill, Managing Director, Focus Capital Solutions, LLC, and Eric Kearney of Kearney and Kearney were present and

discussed the following projects with the Committee.

Met with various legislators in Columbus to reintroduce Cincinnati Public Schools as an innovative school district with

strong and positive relationships with business and in the community. We thanked the legislators for encouraging

ODE to hold off on submitting the Ohio ESSA plan to USDOEd. We discussed the CPS state agenda items as

outlined by the Board Ad Hoc Committee. These issues included local share disparity, EMIS relief, Para

Professional/Instructional Assistants Licensure, audit relief, and CPS as an innovator among others.

Representative Fred Strahorn, House Minority Leader

Representative Andy Brenner, Chair, House Education and Career Readiness Committee

Representative Bob Cupp, Chair, House Finance Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Ed.

Representative Dan Ramos, Ranking Member House Finance Committee

Representative Marilyn Slaby, House Education and Career Readiness Committee

Representative Theresa Fedor, House Education and Career Readiness Committee

Representative Catherine Ingram, House Education and Career Readiness Committee

Senator Cecil Thomas, Senate Education Committee

Senator Joe Schiavoni, Minority Senate Leader

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Comments/Topics of importance to legislators:

HB 49 – Operating budget - Budget is tight. HB 49 will not address any big issues or accomplish big changes.

Education component is changing. Transportation funding an issue. There may be an alternative student funding

formula

Important for CPS to participate in the Joint Education Oversight Committee (JEOC) chaired by Representative Cupp.

JEOC will address transportation and other big issues. They will become more active following the passage of HB 49

in June.

Legislative leaders are looking for effective programs that close the achievement gap that can be scaled up. Does CPS

have some examples?

CPS needs to highlight/promote innovative programs, particularly the Oyler model with wrap around services.

The teacher externship with business will be dramatically different. One proposal is a one hour continuing ed for

teachers online or in classroom.

Financial literacy curriculum will continue to be a focus.

Partnerships with Joint Vocational School such as co-location is important.

Summer food program

May/June dates to invite SW Ohio Legislators to visit CPS

Bill Blessing – member Finance Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education, Bill Seitz, Tom Brinkman,

Alicia Reece, Brigid Kelly, Catherine Ingram, Cecil Thomas, Louis Terhar, Steve Wilson

Joint Education Oversight Committee (JEOC)

Members: Rep. Cupp (Chair), Sen. Vernon Sykes (Ranking Member), Rep. Andrew Brenner, Rep. Teresa Fedor,

Se. Cliff Hite, Sen. Matt Huffman, Sen. Peggy Lehner, Rep. John Peterson, Rep. Ryan Smith, Sen. Sandra

Williams.

Suggest we invite the JEOC to visit Cincinnati Public Schools

ACTION: The Finance Committee will schedule a breakfast to invite Southwest Ohio Legislators to meet with the Board

and the Administration to provide the Legislators with an update on CPS, learn about new programs that have

yielded strong outcomes, and visit with students at the schools. With an emphasis on workforce development

and other innovative programs, Superintendent Ronan suggested hosting it at SCPA and other downtown

schools sending representatives.

ACTION: The Finance Committee will invite the JEOC to visit CPS later in August or September 2017-2018 school year.

Met with Kristi Phillips, Executive Director of Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund (CISE). Kristi spent many

years, until February of this year, managing the Cincinnati Business Committee Education Policy. She provided some

good advice as we move forward.

The Parthenon/Ernst & Young report released in 2016 has good data for CPS to use with the business community

and state elected officials. Demonstrates the need for funding reform. It would also be valuable to support a levy

renewal

The Archdiocese and CISE have no position on SB 85, School Choice legislation. The CISE supported schools

will gain nothing from the expansion of choice since all of their students are already eligible for vouchers.

It would be valuable to introduce the new Superintendent to the CBC/CRBC as quickly as possible

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Review Draft of New Year Budget/Budget Development

Amy Twarek Assistant Treasurer

Rebecca Vogler, Director - Grants Administration

Ms. Twarek reported that the budget is above target and weekly meetings are occurring with the executive management team to

find areas in the budget that can be scaled back.

The following are Strategic Investments of the budget:

My Tomorrow Year 4 4,028,418

Vision 2020 Year 2 3,483,386

Preschool Expansion Year 2 4,641,184

New schools 5,629,735

Student Needs 1,829,764

sub-total 19,612,487

Other cost drivers 20,794,052

Total of investments $ 40,406,539

The Committee discussed:

1. The need for the Administration to explain the larger portion of the General Fund Budget and not just the initiatives;

2. The need for the Administration to relate at least the initiatives and other major portions of the General Fund to the

Equity and Excellence policy—very specifically; and

3. How this budget informs both the 5-year plan and monies required as a result of contract settlements.

Finally all questions and inquiries prior to the May 17, 2017 Board Budget Workshop should be directed to the Treasurer

preferably in writing.

Please find attached the Draft Budget presentation.

The meeting adjourned at 1:49 PM.

Finance Committee Staff Liaisons

Melanie Bates, Chair Mary A. Ronan, Superintendent

Eve Bolton Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer

Carolyn Jones Bill Moehring, Interim Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Finance Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.


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PRESENTATIONS

1. Athletics: All-Stars-Signees – Joshua Hardin, Director of Athletics

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. Student Athletes – Congratulations to all of our student athletes who have excelled in their sport and moving on to benefit

from the experience of playing sports in college.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Randy Dunham Principal Selection – West High

2. Craig Rozen Future Levy Renewals

REVISED

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE PRESCHOOL PROMISE PROGRAM TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY

PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCES TO THE CHILDREN OF CINCINNATI

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2017, the Cincinnati Board of Education approved a Master Agreement with the

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Cincinnati Preschool Promise Program establishing the Workforce Development

Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Master Agreement approved on March 20, 2017 states that the, “Workforce Development

Committee established the Board of Education to ensuring, without duplication of existing functions, that all preschool

providers receiving tuition funds maintain applicable, professional employment standards, livable wages with wage parity, and

curricular alignment to state learning standards. The Committee has the responsibility of monitoring and reporting non-

compliance to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and ultimately the Cincinnati Board of Education. Expenses related to the

Workforce Development Committee shall be retained by the school district from the Issue #44 levy funds designated for

preschool;” and

WHEREAS, in cooperation with the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Program, the Workforce Development Committee

is to establish a career pathway for educators, and ensure adherence to applicable professional employment standards by

participating providers; and

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A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE PRESCHOOL PROMISE PROGRAM TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY

PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCES TO THE CHILDREN OF CINCINNATI

(cont.)

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education designates appointments for one-year, two-year and three-year,

staggered terms as outlined in the Charter; and

WHEREAS, the Contract Compliance, System Development, and Quality Improvement Manager will serve as staff

liaison to the Workforce Development Committee; and

NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education recommends the following

appointments to the Workforce Development Committee with the specified terms:

Organization Workforce Development

Committee Members

Period of Term

4C for Children Julie Witten, VP of Quality

Programs

4/25/2017 - 4/24/2020

American Federation of State, County, and

Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Emily Bell, President 4/25/2017 – 4/24/2019

AMOS Project Rev. Troy Jackson, Executive

Director

4/25/2017 – 4/24/2020

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) Julie Sellers, President 4/25/2017 – 4/24/2020

Cincinnati State Technical and Community

College

Sandra Owen, ECE Program

Chair

4/25/2017 – 4/24/2020

Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of

Cincinnati (MARCC)

Robert Ehrsam, Board Treasurer 4/25/2017 - 4/24/2019

Mount St. Joseph University Laura Saylor, Dean of Education 4/25/2017 – 4/24/2019

NAACP Clement L. Tsao, Member 4/25/2017 – 4/24/2020

UC Center for Economics Julia Heath, Director 4/25/2017 – 4/24/2019

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, President

Melanie Bates, Vice President

Eve Bolton

Elisa Hoffman

Carolyn Jones

Daniel Minera

A. Chris Nelms

Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion for A Resolution Appointing Committee Members to the Workforce

Development Committee to Work with The Preschool Promise Program to Ensure High Quality Preschool Experiences to the

Children of Cincinnati be accepted.

Passed viva voce.

Vice President Bates declared the motion carried.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

E. APPOINTMENT

F. PROMOTION

G. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

H. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

I. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. DEATH

B. RETIREMENT

C. RESIGNATION

D. APPOINTMENT

E. CHANGE IN STATUS

F. PROMOTION

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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.

Theresa M. Allen Teacher – Auxiliary Services Service June 1

Richard J. Gausling Teacher – Aiken Service June 1

Angela Gordon Teacher – Withrow Service June 1

Mary J. Heckinger Teacher – Western Hills Service June 1

Christine M. B. McKenzie Teacher – North Avondale Service June 1

Amy Guzi Parkinson Teacher – Auxiliary Services Service June 1

Susan L. Shackelford Teacher – Dater Montessori Service June 1

Ruby B. Sinkfield Teacher – Roselawn Condon Service June 1

Keitha P. Turner Teacher – Kilgour Service June 1

In Board proceedings of March 20, 2017, a retirement was approved for Carrie Horace, Substitute Teacher, effective April 1,

2017. At her request, this action should be rescinded.

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.)

Susan W. Bargemann Teacher - Rees E Price Personal Reasons June 1

Valerie Blanton Teacher – Dater High School Relocating August 1

Patricia L. Emerson Teacher – Roberts Personal Reasons April 7

Kathleen M. Hofmann Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons May 2

Keyra Miller Teacher – Clark Montessori Personal Reasons August 1

Gretchen M. G. Oum Teacher - Clark Montessori Personal Reasons August 1

Cheryl W. Taylor Substitute Teacher Relocating April 14

Sarah Vakharia Psychologist Relocating June 1

In Board proceedings of April 5, 2017 a resignation was approved for Paula A. Popper. At her request, this action should be

rescinded.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

(Indicates that an employee has been approved for a designated period of time for reasons such as study, medical or FMLA.)

The Superintendent recommends granting the leave of absence, without pay, during the 2016-17 school year as requested by the

following. Effective date as indicated.

Patricia D. Moore Psychologist Medical April 16

Kimberly Anne Kuhn Teacher Medical April 2

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective

date is August 7, 2017.

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Krystal M. Burnett $45,547.74 Class III Sub $122.98

Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)

Chavone Martin $41,648.98 Class III Sub $122.98

Kimberly J. Von Gargen 41,648.98 Class III Sub $122.98

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 2016-17 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 April 10, 2017 except as indicated.

Substitute Teacher - Class III – $122.98 daily per day

Kathi Ann Harris Elizabeth A. Muniak

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $108.77 per day

Kristie R. Larsen

F. PROMOTION

(Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.)

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F. PROMOTION (cont.)


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, 2017.

Secondary Principal – 224 day From:

Carlos Blair $107,141.20 Western Hills Asst Principal – Clark Montessori $93,694.80

G. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

(Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is

August 7, 2017.

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

Annette Delaney To: .50 From: 1.00


Markus Heinze To: 1.00 From: .50

Anna M. Rehrer .50 1.00

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

Mackenzie E. Schimizze To: .40 From: 1.00

H. 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.


Beth E. Baumgartner To: $49,476.13 From: $45,912.31 April 30

Michelle D. Harper 56,940.95 53,012.57 April 16

Emmerson W. Mincy 54,443.56 50,177.93 April 16

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

Lindsay N. Lenhof To: $55,509.95 From: $54,808.13 April 2

Amy D. Williams 58,371.93 57,670.12 April 2

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I. 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 serving in Lead Teacher/Team Leader/Content Innovation positions and are recommended for annual

stipends as designated by the position during the 2016-17 school year in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Teachers working .50% are indicated by a @. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

Lead Teacher - $6,000.00 Annual Stipend

Theresa A. Armstrong

The following is serving as Peer Leadership Summit Facilitator and is recommended for a stipend of $638.39. Funding is from

the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.

Peer Leadership Facilitator

Aketa L. Barrow

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 2nd quarter class size overload for the 2016-17

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

2nd Qtr. Overload Pay

Melonie J. Eads 1,620.00 Jill A. Tsueda 1,080.00

Jennifer Thompson Franzoi 675.00 Marcia L. Weaver 810.00

Jennifer S. Smith 1,080.00

The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 3rd quarter class size overload for the 2016-17 school

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

3rd Qtr. Overload Pay

Timothy Agnello 540.00 Maureen Andreadis 135.00

Paulino Alcantara 135.00 Michael E. Andrews 1,350.00

Joseph Edward Allard 1,080.00 Mary Susan Ankenbauer 2,430.00

Zonieke Alston-Betts 270.00 Krista L. Apgar 1,485.00

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I. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

3rd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.)

Susan E. Arbogast 2,160.00 Sharon M. Burns 2,450.00

Becky Ann Armbruster 2,450.00 Lainey J. Bush 2,450.00

Monica Kay Austin 378.00 Michael E. Cabral 1,215.00

Jason E. Bailey 846.00 Connie Campbell 1,080.00

Brenda D. Ball 1,350.00 Gregory Cannon 2,450.00

Christopher R. Bangi 540.00 David T. Case Jr. 270.00

Alan C. Barrett 270.00 Jennifer L. Casey 2,450.00

Vanessa Barth 2,450.00 Jared Lamar Ceaser 1,620.00

Brittany J. Bates 675.00 Heather A. Cherry 2,450.00

Melanie D. Baumann 2,450.00 Joseph A. Ciani 270.00

Jean N. Bazeley 2,160.00 Joel P. Clifford 1,350.00

Daniel J. Beaven 405.00 Sandee J. Coats-Haan 270.00

Darla K. Belcuore 1,080.00 Whitney T. Coble 405.00

Aleta R. Bergsman 270.00 Judith M. Cochrane 270.00

Lauren J. Bernstein 270.00 Lisa M. Colbert 2,450.00

Christine A. Betz 135.00 Jeremy C. Collins 135.00

Sonya R. Binne 1,485.00 Joe Colon 1,080.00

Dawn K. Bittner 1,350.00 Andrew Cone 540.00

Lisa Y. Blair 540.00 Tina M. Conrad 540.00

Melissa A. Bohmer 945.00 Gregory R. Conwell 1,080.00

Marsha M. Booker 945.00 Bryan Cooley 1,755.00

Francesca E. Bownas-Rayburn 1,080.00 Tina L. Costanzo 2,450.00

Erica R. Boyers 1,620.00 Iris R. Cowns 540.00

Charles A. Brandhorst 270.00 Mary Crank 270.00

Steven D. Brogden 405.00 Renee Crawford 1,080.00

Lisa M. Brokamp 270.00 Alicia C. Creighton 810.00

Sharon L. Bronson 135.00 Erin M. Cupito 405.00

Judith A. Brown 2,160.00 Marquitta Curry 270.00

Lisa M. Brown 2,450.00 Brian C. Daft 810.00

Susan Brown 2,450.00 Daniel L. Dalton Jr. 540.00

Stephanie C. Browne 1,890.00 Terri J. Daniel 1,485.00

Napola M. Bryant 540.00 Krista W. Davidson 1,080.00

Kelly Bullock 1,215.00 Paul Davis 405.00

Darmicha R. Burns 1,620.00 Veda Davis 2,430.00

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Zachary R. Davis 1,215.00 Brenda Gold 1,755.00

Kathleen A. Dennison 1,485.00 Sara B. Goldstein 540.00

Sarah E. Deonier 540.00 Kimberly A. Goodlett 540.00

Bradford G. Dillman 135.00 William J. Gordon 945.00

Yvette F. Dixon 1,485.00 Tiffini Gray 1,350.00

Paula R. Dornbusch 2,430.00 Angelle Greene-Edwards 1,890.00

Melonie Eads 1,620.00 Nadine Greenslade 1,350.00

Ronna L. Edwards 1,080.00 Harold Gregory 1,080.00

Consuelo A. Esteves 2,025.00 John E. Greiser 1,755.00

Erica Eyrich 270.00 Katherine R. Groene 1,080.00

Kristen Renee Fairchild 540.00 Sean Gum 270.00

Patrick J. Farrell 2,450.00 Jolina Haines 945.00

Jennifer C. Fay 405.00 Molly A. Hamilton 135.00

Kyle A. Fender 810.00 Penelope P. Harris 270.00

Audra D. Fields 540.00 Shirley M. Harris 540.00

Jennifer L. Fischer 270.00 Jessica G. Hartman 810.00

Karen S. Fisher 1,080.00 Kerry L. Hartnett 2,450.00

Alisa Forman 1,620.00 Josh A. Havens 540.00

Anita D. Foxx 270.00 Rachel A. Hebert 540.00

Claire P. Frank 2,450.00 Elizabeth A. Henderson 540.00

Katie A. Frankey 405.00 Amanda J. Hendricks 2,450.00

Anne Wilke Franklin 2,450.00 Marjorie G. Henry 135.00

Jennifer Thompson Franzoi 1,215.00 Matthew E. Henstridge 675.00

Melissa A. Fugett 1,215.00 Colleen B. Hetzel 810.00

Alexa Fulmer 675.00 Tiffany Hinzmann 2,025.00

Kimberlee A. Gaalaas 2,160.00 Linda S. Hissett 2,450.00

Lisa C. Galvez 2,025.00 Hope L. Hoekstra 810.00

Venus Gault 270.00 Deborah A. Holloway 540.00

Jayma R. George 540.00 Jennifer Holthause 540.00

Samantha Gerwe-Perkins 135.00 Amy H. Hopping 2,160.00

Randall W. Gibson 405.00 Regina M. Hornback 1,080.00

Nicole Gilb 2,450.00 Stephanie C. Howard 1,755.00

Jennifer E. Given 2,160.00 Monica M. Hoyles 1,080.00

Bethany Lynn Glass 2,430.00 Kristina R. Hubbs 540.00

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Terry J. Hudepohl 2,450.00 Sarah L. Langenderfer 2,450.00

Patricia Hutchinson 2,450.00 Erica R. Larkin 1,350.00

Yolanda M. Jackson 1,080.00 Adam K. Lazar 540.00

Candace R. James 1,620.00 Lindsay N. Lenhof 810.00

Linda R. Johnson 270.00 April M. Leonard 1,620.00

Brendetta L. Johnson-Young 540.00 Daytona J. Likens 540.00

Alice Jones 2,450.00 Elizabeth Lloyd 2,025.00

Ashley S. Jones 2,450.00 Chris L. Lord 2,160.00

Shirley L. Jones 810.00 Dominic R. Lovaglio 540.00

Shelrie Jones-Smith 1,080.00 Beverly A. Luedeker 540.00

Lisa Marie Jones-Warmack 270.00 Lonia D. Lyle 2,450.00

John C. Jung 270.00 Leslie R. Lyles 405.00

Kathryn Kaminsky 2,450.00 Gisele L. Mack 270.00

Laura Ann Kane 2,450.00 Susan E. Macsotai 405.00

Dana E. Kauffmann 1,012.50 Carol Ann Mannix 2,450.00

Kathleen Ploy Keener 270.00 Jeffrey J. Martin 270.00

Kristen M. Keller 2,450.00 Joseph L. Martin Jr. 2,450.00

Lisa Kelly 270.00 Angela Szabo Mazzei 2,450.00

Lyndsay Kelly 2,160.00 Sonya Renee McCoy 1,350.00

Michelle R. Kennedy 540.00 Ashley L. McDade 2,450.00

Erin M. Kenney 270.00 Charity A. McFerron 405.00

Richard Kerkhoff 2,160.00 Marcus T. McGhee 1,080.00

Kathryn Kinzeler 540.00 Michael P. McGowan 135.00

Tyler C. Knecht 1,485.00 Megan E. McGraw 540.00

Gail M. Knight 2,025.00 Sara C. McGuire-Jay 405.00

Nancy A. Koch 405.00 Brian J. Meeron 270.00

Lori A. Koenig 810.00 Deborah N. Merz 2,450.00

Erin M. Kohls 2,160.00 Constance J. Meyer 135.00

Joseph W. Kollner 810.00 Joan M. Midgley 2,025.00

Glenetta B. Krause 1,485.00 Dennis M. Miles 675.00

Leslie J. Kubicki 1,012.50 Allison C. Miller 540.00

Erica M. Kuper 2,450.00 Brian C. Miller 810.00

Sonya P. A. Lackey 2,450.00 Linda J. Miller 135.00

Hayley C. Lambdin 270.00 Kelly M. Mills 540.00

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John Miracle 135.00 Lauren K. Posta 135.00

Christopher Mobley 1,350.00 Marilyn D. Ray 270.00

Alexandra K. Mondini 270.00 Sara E. Redman 135.00

Marlene P. Montgomery 135.00 Stephanie D. Reed 1,080.00

Megan Moore 945.00 Sanita C. Richardson 1,350.00

Barbara M. Morelock 270.00 Stephen G. Richardson 270.00

Stacy A. Morganroth-Lapham 1,620.00 Rebecca L. Richmond 270.00

Bonnie Mortimer 675.00 Jenna M. Riehle 810.00

Robin E. Morton 2,450.00 Stephanie M. Ries 1,485.00

Michael L. Murphy 405.00 Melissa Riggs 135.00

Nathan D. Myers 270.00 Jeremiah S. Riordan 135.00

Alexandra R. Naim 1,080.00 Elizabeth A. Roark 2,450.00

Priyanka N. Nair 2,450.00 Loretta M. Roberson 2,450.00

Suzanne E. Nall 405.00 Nicole A. Roberts 810.00

Moussa Ndiaye 540.00 Justin Rodak 810.00

LaVaugn J. Neal 540.00 Jeffrey J. Roddy 270.00

Samantha T. Nichols 2,160.00 Pamela J. Roehling 810.00

Kathy E. Noland 135.00 Rachel N. Roman 945.00

William S. Norman 945.00 Carla M. Romanos 1,620.00

Charles Michael O'Keefe 2,450.00 Scott T. Rooksberry 2,450.00

Elizabeth M. Ormsby 270.00 Tyler D. Rowlette 657.00

Jodie Owens 540.00 William Ruesink 270.00

Marchelle K. Owens 1,080.00 Anna M. Russell 540.00

Phyllis E. Parrish 2,025.00 Jerome G. Ruthman 270.00

Tyler Payne 1,890.00 Jennifer Sabatelli 2,450.00

Brenda M. Peabody 2,450.00 Jana D. Sahr 270.00

Laura L. Pearson 135.00 Melanie S. Sari 945.00

John J. Peltier 540.00 Randolph Saunders 810.00

Denise M. Pfeiffer 135.00 Mackenzie E. Schimizze 270.00

Jeremy D. Pflug 2,450.00 Susan B. Schneider 405.00

Andrita J. Pickens 2,450.00 Darla J. Sears 2,160.00

Alix Pitra 135.00 Joseph E. Seiler 1,620.00

Yolanda Plair-Franklin 405.00 Mary E. Shannon 270.00

Janice Pleimann 675.00 Debora R. Sherwood 945.00

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Shonna M. Shinn 1,350.00 Sabra W. Thomas 378.00

Michael S. Simich 675.00 Tesheia Thomas 1,215.00

Holly M. Simkonis 2,160.00 April A. Thompson 2,450.00

Julieta M. Simms 405.00 Mark A. Thompson 2,160.00

Roberta A. Sims 2,450.00 Kathleen M. Thorman 1,755.00

Julie A. Skidmore 2,450.00 Christina E. Tierney 2,450.00

Antonio L. Smith 540.00 Aimee N. Timmers 1,080.00

Barrett Smith 540.00 Douglas G. Toler 540.00

Delores J. Smith 1,890.00 Leona Tolliver 810.00

Dolores Smith 2,450.00 Ashley Toney 1,080.00

Jeanna R. Smith 405.00 Kimberly A. Traylor-Lowe 1,620.00

Jennifer S. Smith 810.00 Lori A. Tribble-Davis 1,620.00

Kaylee E. Smith 135.00 Andrew W. Truty 1,080.00

Laurie K. Smith 1,080.00 Jill Tsueda 1,080.00

Ronald Smith 675.00 Amy L. Turner 2,450.00

Sarah A. Smith-Polderman 135.00 Jongi Turney 1,350.00

Christina L. Soucek 2,450.00 Anne M. Ughrin 675.00

Kellie S. Steele 540.00 Diane Gleason Valentine 1,620.00

Peter S. Stefanou 270.00 Christine Van Winkle 540.00

Samantha N. Stephenson 540.00 Kathryn Bravard Vessey 2,450.00

Ashley N. Storch 540.00 Jeannette C. Voet 2,430.00

Laura M. Sublett 270.00 Casey S. Volz 1,620.00

Katelyn A. Sullivan 945.00 Kimberly J. Von Bargen 675.00

Stephen A. Sutherland 1,080.00 Cynthia L. Wallace 540.00

Brian R. Sweeney 270.00 Karen Lee Waltermire 135.00

Alexandra N. Swigart 810.00 Laura A. Waltz 1,080.00

Bradley L. Tamplin Jr. 540.00 Zenobia Ward 2,430.00

Armand F. Tatum Jr. 2,430.00 Drewe Warndorff 405.00

Blake A. Taylor 135.00 Laura A. Wasem 135.00

Pamela D. Taylor 405.00 Alisha R. Washington 540.00

Scott M. Terry 270.00 Diane E. Washington-Turner 1,350.00

Ryan J. Thelen 810.00 Melissa M. Wasson 1,485.00

Elizabeth I. Thomas 540.00 Erica P. Watson 2,450.00

John W. Thomas III 270.00 Marcia Weaver 540.00

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Aiesha A. White 945.00 Mary Wineberg 1,080.00

Lisa M. Whitehead 2,160.00 Lindsey Lauren Wittich 540.00

Christine A. Wickemeier 270.00 Dawn S. Wolfe 270.00

Wayne Wiggins 270.00 Lauren Wood 405.00

Patrick Wilde 1,080.00 Michelle E. Wright 2,450.00

Laura E. Wilder 405.00 Max A. Wuesthoff 675.00

Kathleen J. Wilke 135.00 Gabrielle A. Yancey 540.00

Sonya R. Williams 1,620.00 Travis N. Yeager 2,295.00

Heather M. Willins 675.00 Mary E. Zins 2,450.00

Kinah A. Willis 2,450.00

Substitute Teacher - $108.77 per day

Heather Woodyard-Neiger Also .60 @ Walnut Hills

Coordinating Teacher - $36.18 per hour (in-service rate)

Montessori Theory and Concepts Training – Parker Woods – (SWP) – 15 hours

Susan Maria Best* Judy Trombly-Ganance*

Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate)

Update Math Pacing Materials and Guides – Curriculum – (Title IIA) – 15 hours

Meredith Turner*

Fine Arts Curriculum Pacing Maps and Guides – Curriculum – (Title IIA) – 12 hours

Todd B. Conley* Michael R. Winland*

Summer Services – CCHMC Residential Program – (Title I) – 168 hours except as indicated

Clyde W. Carter Jr.* Deborah E. Wooden* 96 hrs Tong Yu*

New Teacher Mentor – TES – 7 hours

Doreena A. Fox*

Academic Support – Auxiliary Services – (Title I) – 50 hours

Lisa Marie Clem*

IEP Writing for Autism Scholarship – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 12 hours

Michelle R. Leisgang*

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Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate) (cont.)

Revisit Pacing Guides Compact and Enhance Curriculum – Covedale – (SWP) – 10 hours

Jennifer P. Beckham* Melissa A. Fugett* Sara E. Redman*

Connie J. Campbell* Katherine R. Groene* Aimee N. Timmers*

Tina M. Conrad* Jodie Owens* Laura A. Waltz*

Teacher - $31.70 per hour (in-service rate)

Gender Matters “Ignite the Power of Learning” – Bond Hill – (Title IIA) - 6 hours

Nafisah S. Abdul-Rahim* Lawanda R. Kenny* Tiffany R. Thomas*

Andrew R. Cone* Susan E. Kroell* Leona Tolliver*

Diana L. Crawford* Ferris C. Mathis-Jones* Jill A. Tsueda*

Rhonda M. Daniels* Sonja McDowell* Marcia L. Weaver*

Melonie J. Eads* Barry G. Pettyjohn* Ellen R. Williams*

Natalie Gay* Colleen C. Taylor* Tisha R. Wimberly-Wheeler*

Manju Gupta* Kimberly L. Thomas*

Home Instructor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate)

Janet E. Albright-Willis 81 hours Tamara S. Johnson 61 hours

William B. Blaes 30 hours Michael J. Kraemer 23 hours

James R. Compton 40 hours Tracey M. Lewis 61 hours

Monica Lynn Glover 14 hours Jennifer Scheiderer 40 hours

Vonita L. Herald 56 hours Yolanda Bunch Smith 45 hours

Amber D. Horton 39 hours

Home Instructor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate) – (IDEA-B)

Lorenzo D. Engleman* 75 hours Joseph E. Sarvo* 5 hours

H. Coleman Henderson* 60 hours Grant K. Stanley* 45 hours

Tracey L. Jones* 62 hours Angela L. Steagall* 40 hours

Tamiko Palmer* 75 hours Rasheeda P. White* 50 hours

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. DEATH

The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following.

Sandra Faulkner Senior Help Desk Technician April 7

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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.

Tina Abel Paraprofessional June 1

Donna Barnes Lead Secretary April 1

Alesia Casagrande Lunchroom Manager June 1

Larry Hunter Electrician Foreman July 1

Cheryl Ingram Paraprofessional July 1

Zhenzi Jin Instructor 1 June 1

Bonita Johnson Transportation Specialist July 1

Carl Kuhn Plumber June 1

Karen Moerlein Licensed Practical Nurse June 1

Dolores Taylor Paraprofessional June 1

Pamela J. Williams Security Assistant 2 May 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.

Brittany Allen Paraprofessional Other Employment April 28

Violet Baldrick Food Service Helper Other Employment April 7

Donald Elbe Utility Management Coord Personal Reasons July 7

Cynthia Johnson Lead Secretary Personal Reasons April 28

Anthony Gerton Level 1 Building Engineer Personal Reasons May 1

Jabreel Moton Paraprofessional Personal Reasons May 10

Ronald Nelson Custodian 1 Personal Reasons April 20

Stephanie Sanders Paraprofessional Personal Reasons May 26

Mary Solomon Paraprofessional Personal Reasons April 7

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 (*).

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D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Human Resources Business System Analyst

Colin Twarek $69,169.34 Human Resources May 15

Lunchroom Manager (Classified)

Ryan Peirce* $18.28 hr. Iowa Avenue April 25

Sign Language Interpreter (Unclassified)

Jasmine McBurrows $25.07 hr. Woodford April 25

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Melissa Beecroft $14.83 hr. Kilgour April 25

Kelly Brown $15.24 hr. Ethel Taylor April 25

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified)

Cherkia Gault $12.69 hr. Rising Stars Academy April 25

In Board Proceedings of April 10, 2017, an appointment was approved for Ryan Logan, Sub Food Service Helper effective

April 11, 2017. This should be corrected to read as a School Community Coordinator.

E. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified) From

Roman Fenner $12.69 hr. West High Sub Sec Asst 1 $12.69 hr. April 25

Gregory Foster Jr. $12.69 hr. Walnut Hills Sub Sec Asst 1 $12.69 hr. April 25

F. PROMOTION


The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Interim Director of Facilities - 261 day From:

Cynthia R. Brandon $107,397.98 Facilities Facilities Project Coord - Arch $ 103,402.00 April 24

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F. PROMOTION (cont.)

Lunchroom Manager (Classified) From

Lori Bishop* $18.28 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Serv Helper $13.74 hr. April 25

Jessica League* $18.28 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Serv Helper $14.01 hr. April 25

Mary A. Ronan

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Nelms moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6)

Absent: Members Minera (1)

Noes: None

President Copelend-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DONATIONS

II. AWARD OF GRANTS

III. AGREEMENT(S)

IV. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT(S)

V. SETTLEMENT(S)

VI. PAYMENT(S)

VII. AWARD OF PURCHASES

VIII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

IX. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

I. DONATIONS

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

Donor Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Talbert House $50.00 ABLE Fund 012 – Adult

Education

Purpose: To be used at the discretion of the program director.

(B.) Bottling Group LLC-FSV $384.84 ABLE Fund 012 – Adult

Education

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

(C.) Cincinnati Shakespeare Company $181.00 Gilbert A. Dater High

School

Fund 300 – Student

Activities

Purpose: To provide busing for Gilbert A. Dater High School to the PROJECT38 Festival on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

(D.) Natorp’s Nursery $75.00 John P. Parker School Like Kind Donation

Purpose: Gift certificate donated to purchase items for the school’s AHA Teaching Garden.

II. AWARD OF GRANTS

That record is made of an award of grants from the following Grantors:

Grant Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Children’s Home $11,625.00 Early Childhood Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To help provide transition services for preschool aged students transitioning to kindergarten.

(B.) PNC Bank $3,000.00 Early Childhood/South

Avondale School

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To fund activities and purchase supplies for South Avondale’s preschool classroom.

(C.) Community Learning Center Institute $99,000.00 Facilities Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for architectural services for the AWL Health Center.

(D.) Activities Beyond the Classroom $1,200.00 John P. Parker School Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for a Norcom Document Camera.

(E.) Activities Beyond the Classroom $4,106.00 John P. Parker School Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for a Fusion Digital Recordex System (Video Conferencing).

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

II. AWARD OF GRANTS (cont.)

Grant Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(F.) National School Lunch Program $26,152.03 Food Services Fund 599 –

Miscellaneous Federal

Grants

Purpose: To be used for the purchase and installation of four Victory Reach In Freezers.

III. AGREEMENT(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Agreement Dates Funding Source

Curriculum Department

(A.) Mayerson Academy $73,022.00 6/4/2017 – 6/7/2017 General Fund

Purpose: Mayerson is the fiscal agent and course registrar for the Advanced Placement blended learning boot camp for CPS

students and staff that will be held at Northern Kentucky University.

Treasurer’s Office

(B.) Plattenburg CPA’s $34,875.00 6/30/17 – 6/30/19 General Fund

Purpose: to provide assistance with preparing the district CAFR. This is a three-year contract and the total cost is

$112,875.00. Funding is from FY18 provided funds are appropriated by the Board.

IV. 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

Department Name

(A.) Hearing, Speech & Deaf

Center (Board proceedings: Date:

June 13, 2016)

$75,000.00 $110,000.00 8/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 General Fund

Purpose: To provide substitute interpreting services for students with disabilities.

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V. SETTLEMENT(S)

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Funding Source

General Counsel

(A.) Linda Hicks $44,857.69 General Fund

Purpose: That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a settlement agreement to pay the full and final settlement in a

mediation matter.

VI. PAYMENT(S)

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

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed Funding Source

(A.) J&K Consulting $200,000.00 Employee Benefits Self-

Insurance

Purpose: this payment is for MERP/HRA Benefits for CPS Employees for the remainder of FY17, May-June.

VII. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

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

IDEA B / 516

(A.) Powerlink

Ablenet Student Services $ 29,192.40

Explanation – Powerlink 4 is an environmental control support that will be used by students with disabilities to develop cause

and effect understanding, as well as having intentional, purposeful control over their environment

(B.) Transmitters

Ablenet Student Services $ 29,925.00

Explanation – Mini beamer transmitters and receivers will be used by students who utilize single switch technology to access

curriculum.

(C.) Ipad

Apple Student Services $ 80,410.00

Explanation – Ipad for student use, purchase include 3 years of Apple care service.

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

(D.) Software

N2Y Student Services $ 52,819.90

Explanation – A digital online current event newspaper for beginning readers of all ages and individuals with special needs.

N2Y will also provide an online modified comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for special learners.

AUXILIARY / 572

(E.) Math Course

Mayerson Academy Auxiliary Services $ 46,000.00

Explanation – Mathematics as a Second Language professional development course for Auxiliary staff.

SCHOOL WIDE / 598

(F.) Staff Development

Franklin Covey College Hill Fundamental $ 29,921.58

Explanation – PD for staff at College Hill to learn how to empower students with leadership and life skills they need to thrive

in the 21st century.

VIII. 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.) James Patrick Bisenius $3,500.00 Schoolwide Pool Oyler School

Bully-proofing Training

for Students, Staff &

Parents

(B.) Humana $10,392,409.90

Employee

Benefits Self-

Insured

Benefits

Payment for Humana

Medical and

Administrative Fees

(C.) Vernovis Ltd. $3,840.00 General Fund ITM Project Management

Services

(D.) Vernovis Ltd. $3,840.00 General Fund ITM Project Management

Services

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IX. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

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

Curriculum

(A.) That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Northern Kentucky University to lease and utilize the

facilities and equipment from 6/4/2017 – 6/7/2017 for the purpose of hosting the Advanced Placement blended

learning boot camp for CPS students and staff.

Board Office

(B.) That the Board of Education continue its membership in NSBA’s National Affiliate Membership Council of Urban

Boards of Education and pay the membership dues in the amount of $12,975 for the period April 1, 2017 to March

31, 2018. Funding is from the General Fund-Board Office Branch Budget.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

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

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, Jones, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6)

Absent: Member Minera (1)

Noes: None


INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

1. Board Memebers, Administration, Public –May 4, 2017 is National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day. We would

like to ask everyone to support this program by wearing a green ribbon.

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ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration –work with Legal Counsel Dan Hoying, to write a letter to the Economic Development Department of the

City of Cincinnati, to discuss the proposal that was put before the board regarding abatement project located @ William

Howard Taft.

2. Board Members – submit input to Superintendent Mary Ronan regarding the Charter for the Workforce Development

Committee. Remember to be very clear and precise.

3. Administration – AP boot camp at Northern Kentucky – Please update on the expansion of AP Boot camp.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

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