November 4 2013

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

SPECIAL MEETING

November 4, 2013

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648 Recess into Executive Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648 Adjourn from Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648

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SPECIAL MEETING The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met in special public session pursuant to notice by the Treasurer in the Board Office at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, November 4, 2013 at 6:31 p.m., President Cooper Reed in the chair.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White, President Cooper Reed (7) Member Ingram arrived at 6:34 p.m. Member Bolton arrived at 6:52 p.m. Superintendent Ronan was present.

RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Cooper-Reed moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that the Board recess into executive session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss employment of a public employee or official and confidential information related to an application for economic development assistance to be provided or administered by a local government. Ayes: Bates, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White, President Cooper Reed (6) Noes: None President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

ADJOURN FROM RECESS

The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.

Diana C. Whitt Treasurer/CFO

November 4 2013

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

November 4, 2013

Table of Contents Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Board Announcements/Hearing the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 649 Resolution Rescinding Board Policy 9211 – District/Outside Support Organizations . 650 Resolution Adopting New Board Policy 9212 – Non-School Organizations (NSOs)

School Support Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . .

651 Audit Committee – Written October 16, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . 651 Policy Committee – Written October 21, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . 653 Partnership/Public Engagement Committee – Written October 23, 2013. . . . . 655 Report of the Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 Revised Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 3. Approval of a Utility Easement for Taft Elementary School . . . . . 669 Revised Report of the Treasurer 1. Receipt of Donation from Mt. Auburn Chamber of Commerce . . . . . 670 2. Receipt of Donation from Mt. Auburn Community Council . . . . . 670 3. Receipt of Donation from Advance Pierre Foods . . . . . . . . 670 4. Receipt of Donation from Westwood United Methodist Church . . . . 670 5. Receipt of Donation from Gaines United Methodist Church. . . . . . 670 6. Receipt of Donation from Big Lots, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 670 7. Receipt of Donations from Klosterman Baking Co., Receptions Dearborn LLC

and George L. Tuck & Tina M. May-Tuck . . . . . . . . .

670 8. Receipt of Incentive Payments from Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati . 670 9. Receipt of a Grant from Gen YOUth Foundation . . . . . . . . 670 10. Receipt of a Grant from Whole Kids Foundation . . . . . . . . 670 11. Receipt of Grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation . . . . . . 671 12. Amend the Agreement with Supplemental Health Care . . . . . . 671 13. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax . . . . . . . . 671 14. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax . . . . . . . . 671

November 4 2013

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

November 4, 2013

Table of Contents

(cont.)

Revised Report of the Treasurer (cont.) 15. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax . . . . . . . . 671 16. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671 17. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office . . 671 18. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI). . . . . . . 671 19. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672 20. Award of Change Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673 Late Request 21. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 673 22. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 673 23. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 673 24. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 673 25. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center . . . . . 674 26. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service3 Center . . . . 674 27. Agreement with Agreement with GRAD Cincinnati . . . . . . . 674 28. Agreement with Computer Automation System (CAS) . . . . . . 674 29. Agreement with Strategic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . 674 For Board Information 30. Agreement with Saberdom . . . . . . . . . . . . 674 Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675

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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 Rosa E. Blackwell Interactive Learning Center at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, November 4, 2013 at 7:06 p.m., President Cooper Reed in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Cooper Reed.

ROLL CALL Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White, President Cooper Reed (7) Superintendent Ronan was present.

MINUTES APPROVED Mr. Kuhns moved 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 November 4, 2013.

Special Meeting – October 7, 2013 Regular Meeting – October 7, 2013 Special Public Meeting – October 16, 2013 Special Meeting – October 21, 2013 Regular Meeting – October 21, 2013

Passed viva voce. President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATION 1. Carpe Diem – Aiken – Tyree Gaines, Principal

BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING THE PUBLIC Kudos to: 1. Jessica Shelly, Food Service Director, was named Food Service Director of the Month by the “Food Service Director Magazine.” Mrs. Shelly implemented salad bars in every school in the District at no cost by obtaining grants, partnerships, and donations. She initiated Mentoring Mondays, if school staff members ate school lunch with students, the staff’s meal would be free. The goal was to get students to see their role models eating a healthy school meal, which would encourage them to do the same.

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BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING THE PUBLIC (cont.)

Mrs. Shelly focused on customer service training to create a bond with students by calling lunchroom workers, lunchroom teachers. She installed vending machines that distributed reimbursable breakfasts at the high schools, along with revamping school lunch menus and made the cafeterias more welcoming at the high schools. 2. CPS retirees were congratulated and thanked for their service to the students. The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated: John P. Bruggen Anti-Bullying Policy. Kristin Shrimplin Bullying Policy & Enumeration. Curtis A. Wells Employee’s membership on Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation.

A RESOLUTION RESCINDING BOARD POLICY:9211 – DISTRICT/OUTSIDE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district policies; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined revision of the current Board Policies is in order to make them consistent with the current state laws and district procedures; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 9211-District/Outside Support Organizations has been reviewed by the Administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

WHEREAS, The Committee determined the language in Board Policy 9211-District/Outside Support Organizations is no longer needed; and

WHEREAS, The Committee determined Board Policy 9211-District/Outside Support Organizations has been replaced by Board Policy 9212- Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education rescinds Board Policy 9211-District/Outside Support Organizations. Eve Bolton Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Nelms seconded the motion that the Resolution Rescinding Board Policy 9211 – District/Outside Support Organizations be approved. Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White President Cooper Reed (7) Noes: None President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

November 4 651 2013 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW BOARD POLICY: 9212 – NON-SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS (NSOs) SCHOOL

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education reviewed the District's new Board Policy 9212–Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined that new Board Policy 9212–Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations is consistent with the current state laws and district procedures; and

WHEREAS, new Board Policy 9212–Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations has been reviewed by the Administration and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves adopting new Board Policy 9212–Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools new Board Policy 9212–Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center. Eve Bolton Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Kuhns seconded the motion that the Resolution Adopting New Board Policy 9212 – Non-School Organizations (NSOs) School Support Organizations be approved. Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White President Cooper Reed (7) Noes: None President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee met on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room. Auditor of State Audit Update (Non-Public per R.C. 121.22 (D)(2) ) Internal Auditor Chandra Brown advised the Committee that she attended the weekly status update meeting held by the Auditor of State that is used to communicate the progress of the Cincinnati City School District audit. She conveyed that the Auditor of State emphasized the confidentiality of the audit information that was discussed. The Auditor of State indicated that members of the CPS Audit Committee could attend the weekly status update meetings if they agreed to keep the contents of the meeting confidential. Fiscal Year 2014 Proposed Audit Plan The Audit Committee reviewed and discussed recommended revisions that were made to the Plan. The Committee also considered multiple topics for discussion along with additional revisions that were submitted by various Committee members.

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (cont.)

The Plan will be available in the Board office and on the District's website, after Board approval. The Committee discussed and will talk to the Board to determine if the Internal Auditor's Plan should or should not include audit work on non-student organizations, or where exactly does that work fit. ACTION: Committee member Bates will make a recommendation to assign the Policy Committee to review policies related to

booster clubs. Update on Current Activities Internal Auditor Brown provided a summary of her activities during the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014. The update was in the following areas: Professional Development Training; Impromptu Reviews; Risk Assessment/Relationship Building Meetings; Fiscal Year 2014 Audit Plan; Continuous Monitoring; and Prior Internal Auditor Issues. Other Business Internal Revenue Service (Vendors/Employees) Treasurer Diana Whitt informed the Committee that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is verifying if vendors are or should be employees. Vendors were required to file a form with the IRS. Mrs. Whitt will update the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee with any additional information regarding this matter. E-mailing Internal Auditor and Treasurer Audit Committee Chair Brian Ross referenced Committee members e-mailing the Internal Auditor and Treasurer requesting various amounts of information. Finance Committee Meeting The Finance Committee will meet on November 13, 2013, at 11:30 AM. Internal Auditor Internship Committee Chair Ross advised the Committee to consider offering an Internal Auditor Internship position, as the previous Internal Auditor used to do. Sharepoint The Committee agreed to have meeting documents uploaded to Sharepoint for their review in advance of meetings. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM. Audit Committee Staff Liaisons Brian Ross, Chair Diana C. Whitt, CFO, Treasurer Ryan Belt, CPA Chandra L. Brown, CFE, CIA, MBA

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (cont.)

Audit Committee (cont.) Tom Conlan, Jr. Jim Crosset, CLM David Foote, CPA Melanie Bates (Finance Committee) Eve Bolton, absent (Finance Committee) Vanessa Y. White, absent (Finance Committee) Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Audit Committee be accepted Passed viva voce. President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Monday, October 21, 2013, at 5:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room. FOR BOARD ACTION The Committee agreed with the Administration's revisions to the following policies and will recommend approval in the form of resolutions at the November 4, 2013 regular Board meeting:

Policy 9211 – District/Outside Support Organizations (DSOs) Internal Auditor Chandra Brown informed the Committee that, after her extensive review of Policy 9211 – District/Outside Support Organizations, the policy did not support the Finance Committee's requests for vendors whose contracts were $200K and over to submit financial statements to the District. Mrs. Brown also stated that assigning a threshold of $200K would exclude several DSOs from review. The Internal Auditor conferred with the Auditor of State's requirements for Support Organizations and drafted Policy – Non-School Organizations (NSOs)/School Support Organizations.

The Policy Committee agreed with the policy and will recommend Policy 9211 – District/Outside Support Organizations be rescinded and replaced with Policy 9212 – Non-School Organizations (NSOs)/School Support Organizations. The Committee will recommend Board Approval of policy Policy 9212 – Non-School Organizations (NSOs)/School Support Organizations, at the Board's November 4, 2013 meeting.

Policy 5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behaviors The Committee revisited the policy and recommended no additional revisions. The policy is in accordance with Ohio's state laws on bullying (O.R.C.3313.666).

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

FOR BOARD INFORMATION Policy 5517.01 Bullying and other Forms of Aggressive Behaviors

ACTION: The Committee advised the Administration to strengthen procedures on bullying and report on how the District informs the Community on the process and procedures on how bullying incidents are addressed.

ACTION: The Committee advised the Administration to provide the Board with a report on what is being done about bullying at the building level, exp., what are the numbers, what does the process look like.

ACTION: The Committee advised the Administration to send a letter to the stakeholder who

requested language around particular groups being added to the policy, on their recommendation of the policy being in accordance with Ohio's state laws on bullying (O.R.C.3313.666).

Naming Rights of Facilities and School Logo

ACTION: The Committee will discuss the topic at the Policy Committee Meeting on November 18, 2013.

ACTION: Dr. Lofton, Assistant Superintendent, will provide the Committee with a memo regarding the Administration's disposition of the request to change the logo for the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

6000 Finance Policy Series The Committee referred the policies to be reviewed by the Finance Committee. Other Business Policy 3220 –Teacher Evaluation Language Kendra Phelps, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Professional Issues Representative, recommended that the Committee review the Retention and Promotion Decisions section of the policy to update the Teacher Evaluation dates. The Administration recommended not making any changes to the policy, pending negotiations which may generate additional changes to the document.

ACTION: The Committee will review the policy at the Policy Committee meeting on November 18, 2013.

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

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REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE (cont.)

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons Vanessa Y. White, Chair Cynthia Dillon, General Counsel Eve Bolton Yenetta Harper, Director, RttT* A. Chris Nelms Eileen Cooper Reed (ex-officio) Upon request to the Office of the Board, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity. *Race to the Top Mrs. White moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted Passed viva voce. President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP/PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Partnership/Public Engagement Committee (PPE) met on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room. FOR BOARD INFORMATION School Choice Survey Public Affairs Director, Janet Walsh, discussed with the Committee the CPS Schools System of Choice Survey. This is the new parent survey. The survey is to gather information on what parents hold most valuable when choosing a school for their child. The assessment is also a tool to guide the Administration in developing new schools. The survey will be launched on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 ACTION: The survey will be revised to include an area for "other" to solicit responses to what school

parents would prefer to send their children to, even if it's outside of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district.

ACTION: The Committee advised the Administration, in the future, to do a Students School of Choice Survey simultaneously with the parent survey.

ACTION: The Committee recommended doing a separate survey asking the Community why they do not send their children to CPS.

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

Process for Request of Waiver for School-Based Events ACTION: Mrs. Walsh will check with the Administration on a process to request a waiver for use of a

building when alcohol will be served. The Committee recommended that a link with the process be attached to the Facility Rental section of the District's website: http://www.cpsk12. org/about-cps/facilities-rental

Family and Civic Engagement Team (FACET) Update Mrs. Walsh reported that the team is close to completing the student and parent engagement plan. The FACET also was provided an update on the September 2013 Arts Education Initiative audit, similar to that presented to the Partnership and Public Engagement Committee at its last meeting by Anne Cushing-Reid of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Various Art Education Forums are being conducted in the Community to determine if all CPS students have adequate access to School and Community Arts Programs. Dates and information of when the Forums will take place are located at: http://www.cps-k12.org/community/get-involved/arts-education-forums. Enrollment and Marketing Update – October Count Campaign Mrs. Walsh reported that robo calls were done and enrollment is holding steady at approximately 33,000 students. Magnet Schools Enrollment Update The Public Affairs Director informed the Committee that attendance at the October 10, 2013 Magnet School Showcase fair was about 250 parents, which appeared to be somewhat on the light side yet fairly consistent with attendance in recent years, and that parents who attended were appreciative of the opportunity. She also provided the Committee with Magnet School enrollment application dates that are located on the District's website: http://www.cps-k12.org/schools/enroll/magnet-enrollment. Finances Communications and Outreach Update Mrs. Walsh informed the Committee that the timeline will be similar to school year 2011-2012. The meeting adjourned 12:35 PM. Partnership/Public Engagement Committee Staff Liaisons Catherine D. Ingram, Chair Janet Walsh, Public Affair Director Melanie Bates Dawn Grady, Marketing Mgr., Public Affairs, absent Alexander P. Kuhns Dr. Gabriel Lofton, Director of New Schools, absent Ms. Ingram moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Ronan reported that the Cincinnati Public Schools were well represented at the Council of Great City Schools Fall Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. on November 1, 2013. As part of the conference, President Eileen Cooper Reed was selected to be one of six urban school leaders to discuss racial, language and cultural diversity in America at a Town Hall meeting sponsored by the Council of Great City Schools. A highlight of the conference was the recognition of President Cooper Reed who was honored for her service on the Board of the Council of the Great City School

REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL A. RESIGNATION (The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.) Vincent J. Chiarella III Substitute Teacher Other Employment October 1 B. 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. Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Aubrey E. Ford $45,134.61 October 25 Class III Sub $115.93 daily

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Teri Ann Aydt $42,937.16 September 30 Class III Sub $115.93 daily Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Geraldine C. Beard $39,921.32 October 8 Class III Sub $115.93 daily

Jacqueline A. Bell 39,921.32 October 20 Class III Sub 115.93 daily

Amanda C. Harnist 39,921.32 October 22 Class III Sub 115.93 daily

Tasia M. Sprovach 39,921.32 October 20 Class III Sub 115.93 daily

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Jason A. Leon-Guerrero $39,261.86 October 2 Class III Sub $115.93 daily

Richard G. Mathes 39,261.86 October 28 Class III Sub 115.93 daily

Lindsey Lauren Wittich 39,261.86 September 10 Class III Sub 115.93 daily B. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.) NTBC/Professional Certification The following School Psychologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2013-14 school year, as a result of attaining their NTBC/Professional Certification. James R. Ayers

Certificate of Clinical Competence The following Speech Pathologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2013-14 school year, as a result of attaining their Certificate of Clinical Competence. Rebecca M. Kontonickas C. 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 2013-14 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 November 5, 2013. Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Kimberly Clark $53,677.37 Andrew E. Packard $42,937.16

Solana F. Maschinot 48,994.64 Anneka A. Wiggins 56,375.30

Megan E. McGraw 42,937.16

Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Renee L. Nelson $47,963.58 Jacquelyn M. Welsh $39,921.32

Jessica E. Rose 39,921.32

Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree) Tonya M. Brandner $39,261.86 Giana N. Collins $39,261.86

Tamara L. Casey 39,261.86 Megan L. Jones 39,261.86

Substitute Teacher - Class III – $115.93 per day Amy E. Becker Joel C. James Thomas E. Kauffmann Jr.

Kimberly H. Clay Antwan L. Jones Mary H. Rhame

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) C. APPOINTMENT (cont.) Substitute Teacher – Retiree – $114.29 per day Sandra L. Daniels

In Board proceedings of October 21, 2013 an appointment was approved for Sapphire Marshall as a Substitute Teacher. Per her request, this action should be rescinded. D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Mary E. Morgan-Peter To: $64,948.11 From: $62,750.68 November 3

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Jason P. Dearwester To: $66,428.13 From: $60,714.35 September 22

Stefanie R. Frankenstein 53,677.37 49,974.14 September 22

Lisa A. Good 42,937.16 39,921.32 October 6

Daniel M. Kmetz 42,937.16 39,921.32 September 22

Crystal L. Stephens 42,937.16 39,921.32 September 22

Bradley L. Tamplin Jr. 46,640.39 43,280.84 September 22

Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Christina E. Tierney To: $47,963.58 From: $45,953.02 August 19

E. 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. Sub Administrator - $329.57 per day Mary Goodwin Corbin Also an Evaluator

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 2013-14 school year in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers working .50% are indicated by a @. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below.

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Lead Teacher - $6,500.00 Annual Stipend

Theresa M. Allen Marla F. Givens Juilane A. Patterson

Jenifer L. Ambrosius Laura Greene-White Christine M. Reeves

James S. Beirne Steven J. Hayes Tania L. Relyea

Kathleen S. Bower @ Linda Yvonne Hicks Dorothy M. Reynolds

Lauren P. Braddock Cathy A. Hunter Erin C. Sanders

Lillian A. Carter Linda R. Johnson Melissa M. Sherman

Audrey A. Coaston-Shelton @ Donna F. Kavanaugh Marchell G. Short

Veronica K. Cotton Christine M. Knestrict Elizabeth Anne Singh @

Traci E. Cummings Mary Kay Kunkel Davida M. Swanson @

Bradford G. Dillman Peggy S. Marrs Rachel K. Tapp

Tracie L. Ditchen Joelle B. McConnell Danielle N. Wallace

Mary Ann Ellis Rebecca M. Neighborgall Maryann M. White

Elizabeth A. Fessel Raymond E. Nephew Julia M. Wiant

Tanya D. Ficklin Amy Guzi Parkinson

Lead Teacher - $6,000.00 Annual Stipend

Cheryl W. Abney-Green Brenda M. Clem Brenda Gold

Cecelia E. Aikhionbare Trudy O. Cochran Audrey J. Gover

Milbeth E. Allen Lynn M. Collins Tiffini C. Gray

Mary Susan Ankenbauer Priscilla L. Copas Jo Ann Guido

Virginia Applegate Tina L. Costanzo Julie Ann Hall

Rebecca Arlington Natalie R. Coyle Julie A. Hallabrin

Theresa A. Armstrong Diana L. Crawford @ Richard D. Hand

Jean N. Bazeley Renee M. Crawford Carrie J. Hess-Wilson

Gertrude E. Becker Nancy L. Crossley Bernadette Higgins

Jennifer P. Beckham Charlsetta E. Dangerfield-Smith Linda S. Hissett

Sandra Bennett-Poettker Maria I. Davis Patsy Ann Holmes

Susan E. Bilz Mary E. Davis Nancy W. Holtkamp

Stephanie P. Bisher Kimberley A. Dawson Lisa M. Houck

Dawn K. Bittner Justin W. DeMoss Melinda Marie Hughes

Raymond Black Nico Love DiMarco Paula Jackson

Christie L. Brown Margaret E. DiMuzio Michael A. Jones

Amy S. Brubaker Lakisha Edmondson Teresa Kahmann

Carolyn C. Bucher Ronna L. Edwards Cindy J. Kidd

Stacy L. Buening Amy E. Firis Richard J. Knudsen

Ronnda D. Cargile Chadwick M. Flaig George L. Kontsis

Kathleen Knecht Carroll Jennifer Thompson Franzoi Maria T. L. Lang

Ryan P. Casey Allen E. Frecker Jeffrey A. Lazar

Kerry M. Cassinelli Randall W. Gibson Kelsey M. Ledyard Rojas

Brenda D. Childs Teressa A. Glass

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Kimberly E. Lehn Denise M. Pfeiffer Mary E. Strohmeier-Wentz

Dorothy C. Lickert Lauren K. Posta Deborah A. Talbert

Jamie M. Linenkugel Leslie Putz Michelle Termuhlen

Maridel Lluveras-Lopez Kathryn V. Raftery Rebecca Thacker

Christine P. Lynn Elizabeth A. Ramos Elizabeth M. Thole

Marsha S. Marcus Melissa A. Ridley Diane Thomas

DarVisa R. Marshall Rosaland B. Robinson Elaine Thomas

Angela Martin Diane S. Roland Julie A. Warmack

Carol A. Medellin Jennifer Sabatelli Linda Weisgerber

William R. Miller Michael E. Sage Patrick Wilde

Sheryl L. Mobley-Brown Karen L. Sampson Jennifer R. Williams

Terress M. Monroe Holly Renee Saylor Pearletta A. Williams

Eileen Morgan-Hof Darla J. Sears Shawn E. Williams

Acquanita Y. Moxley Rita M. Seifert Gwendolyn Raleigh Womack

Wadeeah Nashid Mary E. Shannon Eugenie M. Woods

Moussa Ndiaye Lisa J. Shelly Alice P. Young

Julie M. Neal Clifford A. Shumar Denise Youngs

Wanda Kay Neville Deidre Kaye Simpson Kathryn S. Yunker

Glenda C. Nix Beatrice C. Souder Karla M. Ziesmann

Viola T. Norman Diane Sparks @

William S. Norman Katherine A. Staiger

Gloria Ononye Jenny C. Stehlin

Mary Beth Paff Julia A. Stigler

Jennifer Lyn Parento Brett R. Strittmatter

Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $6,500.00 Annual Stipend

Natara Ivory Warren Laura Coyne Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Dana R. Abner Jenna L. Calvin Nicholas E. Davis-Dewey

Erick M. Allen @ Gail Campbell Erin O. Dean

Anita L. Bailey Ryan P. Casey Jason P. Dearwester @

Aketa L. Barrow @ Betty J. Cawthon Julie Luree Dellecave

Darla K. Belcuore Portia A. Clay Jodi L. Donawerth

Tina N. Best Lisa M. Colbert Jeanne M. Donisi

Rebecca Ann Biddle Mike Collopy Marie T. Dornbusch

Ronnie X. Black Taylor P. Cox Kathryn J. Doyle

Aaron P. Brown Dawnielle N. Crooks Pamela C. Edwards

Colin R. Bullard Patricia J. Cunningham Kelly Eldridge

Nancy Marie Burck Christina G. Cupp Lorenzo C. Engleman

Jerry E. Butler Jr. Veda Davis Lashaunda N. Ewing @

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Bruce A. Fairbanks Gregory W. Magness Gideon M. Smith

Megan L. Fennema Theresa McCall Laurie K. Smith

Allan D. Good Carrie L. McCarthy Michael Smyth

Tiffini C. Gray Clinton J. McElroy Joan M. Sontag

Penelope A. Greenler Jeannine Brown McNeil Tiffany N. Stanton

Susan T. Guetle Amanda Lynn Medellin-Gerst Kellie S. Steele

Samuel W. Guilford Roxanna M. Melton @ Kenneth Atwell Stevenson

Marlene Harris Bradley Aaron Meyers Margaret Sue Sullivan

Thomas C. Hart Susan E. Michel Patricia M. Sullivan

Mary Hartman Brandi M. Miller Kristina L. Taylor

Maria L. Hidalgo @ Ayana Najuma Kimberly L. Thomas

Kraig S. Hoover Maria K. O'Nan Trina Tolbert

Angela M. Houston Stephanie M. Paschka Joyce A. Trytten

Tracy Greeley Howard Lisa M. Pope Chad A. Vahue

Kim E. Hummons Mildred A. Posey Matthew J. Vale @

Amy R. Jameson Lana M. Powers @ Amie T. Wagner

Darlene Johnson Beverly J. Pryor-Young Peter Walters

Loucresha Jones @ Jamie L. Pykosz Zenobia R. Ward

Cheryle K. Kelleher Kathleen M. Radley Ronald M. Wendth

Valecia A. Kelly Viki Reid-Peoples @ Dorian T. White

Cynthia L. Kent Jamie S. Richardson Cheryl A. Williams

Susan E. Kroell William J. Ruesink Dawn S. Williams

Kerry J. Kruze Kristen Ann Runevitch Linda Williams

Cynthia G. Kuethe Laura A. Sanregret Alia Williams-Tolbert

Madeleine M. LaJeunesse Amanda Schear @ Dawn S. Wolfe

Justin A. Leach Lynn A. Schmidt Peter B. Wood

Antwan D. Lewis Sinita Maria Scott Candace Woodside

Harvey S. Lewis III Joseph E. Seiler Sarah M. Woodward

David K. Licata Kimberly C. Shay

Beverly A. Luedeker Loretta Cummings Simpson

Content Innovation Specialist - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend – (TIF)

Jennifer Adamson* Brenda Ball* Emily Bogue*

Joe Allard* Elaine Berry* Kathleen Brogan*

Jackie Anderson* Melanie Beyersdorfer* Debra C. Brown*

Michael Andrews* Linda Bockstiegel* Judith Brown*

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Content Innovation Specialist - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend – (TIF)

Margaret Sue Bryan* Kamlesh Jindal* Richmond Rebecca*

Kelly Bullock* Amy Johnson* Amy Roberts*

Stacy Burnham* Sandra Johnson* Rebecca Robinson*

Michelle Campbell* Joanna Jones* Cathy Rucker*

Margaret Carlin* Rena Jones* Roshawna Saddler*

LaShonda Chapel* Charles W. Kelley* Kris Schellhous*

Leslie Cohen* Cynthia Kelly* Edith Schmidt*

Jennifer Smith Cotton* Erin Kernohan* James Schmidt*

Beverly Davis* Kris Ketcham* Darla Sears*

Robin Day* Christine Kleiner* Joseph Seiler*

Ken DeMann* Brittiney Lazar* Natalie Seybold*

Annette DiGirolamo* Connor Leighton* Karen Simpson*

Jewel Dixon* Karen Lewis* Dawn Smith*

Beth Dorfman* Beverly Luedeker* Delores D. Smith*

Kelly Egan* Jeff Martin* Jenna Smith*

Robin Frey* Anne Mauk* Denise Sontag*

Melissa Fugett* Michelle Mayfield* Tina Stegman*

Alexa Fulmer* Leslie McCarthy* Heather Stover*

Gary Gagle* Ellen McGoron* Laura Sublett*

Andrita George* Bohmer Melissa* Jill Sunderman*

Katherine Groene* Allison Miller* Kimberly Thomas*

Caitlin Halkiu* Paul Moeller* TeSheia Thomas*

Michelle Harper* Stacey Morganroth-Latham* Robby Thompson*

Jessica Hartman* Madeline Muhammad* Lori Todd*

Amanda Hendericks* Alexandra Naim* Leona Tolliver*

Rober Horton* Vicki Nedelman* Becky Torbeck*

Shantel Howell* Adolfo Nunez* Doug Werling*

Patricia Hutchinson* Emily Otting* Kinah Willis*

Sara Jackson* Carolyn Powers*

Irma Jeannot* Treva Pryor*

Content Innovation Specialist - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend – (RttT)

Melissa Bailey* Cybil Brown* Kathy Damron*

Sarah Boeres* Nanci Butler* Ramona Hedspeth*

Erica Boyers* Connie Campbell* Megan Hodge*

Reeta Broerman* Clyde Carter* Diane Horton*

Elizabeth Bronner* Brad Cohn* Tracy Johnson*

November 4 664 2013

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Content Innovation Specialist - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend – (RttT)

Kim Kurz* Kathy Ridder* Randy Swantko *

Amy Luck* Emily Robertson* Brad Tamplin*

Jennifer Martini* Pamela Schall* Merideth Turner*

Becky McKinnis* Kristin Schmidt* Rhonda Twitty*

Molly Miller* Kathy Siemer* Wanda Williams*

Diana Pleasant* Scott Sulek* Allison Wolf* Content Innovation Specialist - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Patti Acus Deborah Hutchinson Jodi Owens

Stephanie Amsbary Cindy Keuper Tracey Peters

Stacey Bird Kathie Klodell Savanah Rabal

Andrea Burckard Sarah Langenderfer Drew Ramsay

Leslie Bush Maria Lee-Alvarez Jenni Roark

Judy Cochrane Tara Litmer Emily Robers

Matt Cohen Jean Marquard Steve Sinden

Debbie Couch Arlinda McKinley Kristina Spurgeon

Stefanie Frankenstein Amy Merz Kellie Steele

Sharon Ginter Jennifer Miller Tiffani Wharton

Monica Glover-Andrews Jane Moeller Clarice Williams

Terri Hart Laura Morand Erin Wilson

Dawnetta Hayes Paul Myers Victoria Witkowski

Hannah Huelsman Jill Oakes Tong Yu Teacher - $29.88 per hour (summer rate) Summer School – Dater High – (Fund 19) – 56 hours

Cassandra R. Hunter* Teacher – Tutor - $27.81 per hour (extended employment rate)

After School ESL Intervention Support to ELL Students – Student Services – (Title III) – 10 hours

Paulino A. Alcantara* Home Instructor - $27.81 per hour (extended employment rate) Anita L. Bailey 45 hours Joan M. Irvin-Smith 99 hours

Carla J. Burris 90 hours Kesha M. Jackson 66 hours

Gail Campbell 24 hours Lisa M. Kelly 35 hours

Margaret Groeber 48 hours Amie T. Wagner 30 hours

Frances A. Hagen 130 hours

November 4 665 2013

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Home Instructor - $27.81 per hour (extended employment rate) – (IDEA-B) Grace Anderson* 37 hours Cynthia Y. Lockett-Nelson* 41 hours

Gail L. Ash* 34 hours Roxanna M. Melton* 40 hours

James R. Compton* 12 hours Yolanda Bunch Smith* 45 hours

Steven Gentry* 56 hours Zenobia R. Ward* 40 hours

Vonita L. Herald* 45 hours Eugenie M. Woods* 31 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2013-14. 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 Sharon M. Bachman Hughes Center Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 700.66 @ Derenda Gayle Beck Hughes STEM Sr Hi Club Advisor (ELL) 622.80 John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills Sr Hi Orchestra Director 1712.73 # John F. Caliguri Walnut Hills Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 700.66 #@ Lois M. Clifton Hughes STEM MS Club Advisor (Jr Hs) 622.40 Gregory D. Estep Aiken Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 1698.71 Charles T. Ferrara Walnut Hills Sr Hi Band Director 3425.42 # Marquise Freeman AMIS MS Volleyball Coach 1401.32 Robert C. Frey Winton Hills Elementary Test Coordinator 1027.62 # Melissa A. Fugett Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Science) 622.80 Penelope P. Harris Riverview East Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 1401.32 # Alison S. Heyob Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Families) 622.80 Megan K. Hodge Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Yearbook) 685.08 # William Houston Kilgour Elem Choral Director (Primary) 622.80 William Houston Kilgour Elem Choral Director (Intermediate) 622.80 Paul Jenne Western Hills Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5096.11 Laurence N. Lane Hughes STEM High School Test Coordinator 1089.90 Laurence N. Lane Hughes STEM High School Technology Coord 1401.32 Jeffrey L. Liebert Withrow Univ. Sr Hi Asst Var Football Coach 1909.69 @ Kathryn E. Lienhart Winton Hills Elementary Test Coordinator 934.20 Tara J. Ligon Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Certamen) 685.08 # Tara J. Ligon Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Sci-Fi) 685.08 # Dominic R. Lovaglio Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Science Fair) 622.80 Carla L. Mayo Hughes Center Sr Hi Club Advisor (Green Club) 622.80 Debra K. Mazzei Dater Montessori Elementary Test Coordinator 1027.62 Leslie A. McCarthy Westwood Elementary Test Coordinator 934.20 Mary A. Miller Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Reading Club) 622.80 Alexandra K. Mondini Walnut Hills Sr Hi Club Advisor (Astronomy) 622.80

November 4 666 2013

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) Name School Position Amount Roderick J. Place Withrow Univ. Sr Hi Hd Varsty Football Coach 5096.11 Jamie Suzanne Riester Winton Hills Elementary Test Coordinator 513.81 #@ Tim T. Rizzo S.C.P.A. Sr Hi Athletic/Artistic Dir 3155.68 #@ Mary E. Shannon Westwood Elementary Test Coordinator 934.20 # Mary E. Shannon Westwood Elementary Technology Coordr 685.08 # Alexander J. Siebert Riverview East Sr Hi Choral Director 1157.02 Courtney C. Snider Walnut Hills Sr Hi Cheerleader Coach (Winter) 1401.32 Christopher T. Sorrentino Hughes STEM Sr Hi Academics Coach 1595.93 Tiffany N. Stanton Hughes STEM Sr Hi Class Advisor-11th Grade 1089.90 Jodi E. Thayer Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Rosey Reader) 622.80 Mark A. Thompson Westwood Elem Extend Physical Education 934.20 Joyce A. Trytten Hughes STEM MS Club Advisor (NHS) 622.80 Joyce A. Trytten Hughes STEM Sr Hi Class Advisor-12th Grade 700.66 @

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. Margaret Bonner Custodian 2 January 1, 2014

Odell Bonner Custodian 1 January 1, 2014

Ernestine Montgomery Paraprofessional April 1, 2014

Donzella Saleem Paraprofessional January 1, 2014

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. Craig Black Sr. Hi Vas Basketball Coach Personal Reasons October 23 Kristin Bostic Paraprofessional Other Employment October 3 Derron Brooks Paraprofessional Personal Reasons October 31 Sean Connolly Level 1 Building Engineer Other Employment November 1 Clara Fears Sub Paraprofessional Personal Reasons October 29 Tommacina McBride Paraprofessional Other Employment November 1 Jazmone Kelly Paraprofessional Study August 19 LaGena Montgomery Paraprofessional Other Employment November 1

November 4 667 2013

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL B. RESIGNATION (cont.) DaNita Ross Paraprofessional Medical – Family October 30 Tonika Spillman Paraprofessional Other Employment November 1 C. 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 (*). Web Applications Administrator Brandon Clark $65,837.94 ITM November 19 Senior Accounting Technician (Classified) Jacqueline Helm $1546.94 bwk. Taft High November 5 Custodian 1 (Classified) LaShonda Harris $1096.74 bwk. Iowa Avenue November 5 Paraprofessional (Unclassified) Lisa Callahan $14.50 hr. Mt. Washington November 5 Heather Fuller $14.12 hr. Hughes November 5 Kelly Larsen $14.50 hr. Mt. Washington November 5 Ishaq Nadir $14.50 hr. Bobbie B. Fairfax November 5 Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) Michael Forte $15.69 hr. Withrow November 5 Student Services Assistant (Unclassified) Kala Lee $12.08 hr. South Avondale November 5 Substitute Paraprofessional Jodie Dandridge $14.12 hr. Various November 5 Robin Dunn $14.50 hr. Various November 5 Luke Effler $14.50 hr. Various November 5 Donna Hanson $14.12 hr. Various November 5 Stephanie Mayne $14.12 hr. Various November 5 Michelle Senger $14.50 hr. Various November 5 Tanya Sherrell $14.12 hr. Various November 5 Sdori Sims $14.50 hr. Various November 5 Donnathyn Washington $14.50 hr. Various November 5 Toni Washington $14.12 hr. Various November 5

November 4 668 2013

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) C. APPOINTMENT Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position AmountJoseph Prather Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach $1868.42 In the Board proceedings of October 21, 2013, an appointment was approved for Carolyn Wilson as a Security Assistant 2. This action should be rescinded per her request. 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, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) From Carmen George $18.66 hr. Pleasant Hill Sec Resp Team Member $21.62 hr. November 5 Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From Lisa Taylor $14.50 hr. Riverview Sub Paraprofessional $14.50 hr. November 5 Frederick Thomas $14.12 hr. Westwood Sub Paraprofessional $14.12 hr. November 5 E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position Amount Patricia Auciello Riverview East Sr. Hi Club Advisor – 7th & 8th $ 622.80 Rickie Bell Kilgour Elem Club Advisor – Student Council 311.40@ Victoria Butler Kilgour Elem Club Advisor – ESL Coord 622.80 Victoria Butler Kilgour Elem Club Advisor – Student Council 311.40@ Chris Carlson Kilgour Elem Club Advisor – Astronomy 622.80 Chris Carlson Kilgour Elem Test Coord 934.20#

November 4 669 2013

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT Athletic and Co-curricular Activities Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position Amount Patti Haid Dater Montessori Elem Safety Patrol 685.08# Richard Hall Woodward MS Head Football Coach 2880.49 Nicole Keith Hughes Sr. Hi Club Advisor – NHS 622.80 Lisa Mulcahy Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor – Wednesday 622.80 Jeanne Pierce Woodford Elem Test Coord 1027.62 Jeanne Pierce Woodford Elem Technology Coord 685.08# Nicole Sherwood Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor – Brain Bowl 622.80 Mary Tiffany Dater Montessori Elem Safety Patrol 685.08# F. PROMOTION (Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Support Specialist (Classified) From Nicole Sherwood $15.49 hr. Dater Mont. Paraprofessional $15.00 hr. November 5 RECOMMENDATION 3 - APPROVAL OF A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Superintendent recommends Board authorization of the granting of a utility easement to Duke for construction and services of utilities to William Howard Taft Elementary School for new underground and overhead electric service installed as part of the COPS renovation project. Easement require for installation and for permanent power to the building.

Mary A. Ronan Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Kuhns moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion that the Revised Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools be approved. Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White, President Cooper Reed (7) Noes: None President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

November 4 670 2013

REVISED REPORT OF THE TREASURER

1. Receipt of Donation from Mt. Auburn Chamber of Commerce - That record be made of the receipt of a donation

from Mt. Auburn Chamber of Commerce of $200 to William H. Taft School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion for students at William H. Taft School. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

2. Receipt of Donation from Mt. Auburn Community Council - That record be made of the receipt of a donation from

Mt. Auburn Community Council of $200 to William H. Taft School. The donation is to be used at the principal’s discretion for students at William H. Taft School. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

3. Receipt of Donation from Advance Pierre Foods - That record be made of the receipt of a donation from Advance

Pierre Foods of $300 to William H. Taft School’s nurse. The donation is to be used for incentives to encourage students to return all pertinent health forms that may go out during the year. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

4. Receipt of Donation from Westwood United Methodist Church - That record be made of the receipt of a donation

from Westwood United Methodist Church of $400 to Westwood School. The donation is to be used at principal’s discretion for students and staff at Westwood School. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

5. Receipt of Donation from Gaines United Methodist Church - That record be made of the receipt of a donation from

Gaines United Methodist Church of $700 to John P. Parker School. The donation is to be used at the discretion of Kimberly Mack, Principal, for students’ needs. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

6. Receipt of Donation from Big Lots, Inc. - That record be made of the receipt of a donation from Big Lots, Inc. of

$634.84 to Shroder High School. The donation is to be used to enhance the education of the students at Shroder High School. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

7. Receipt of Donations from Klosterman Baking Co., Receptions Dearborn LLC and George L. Tuck & Tina M.

May-Tuck - That record be made of the receipt of donations from Klosterman Baking Co. of $430, Receptions Dearborn LLC of $242.21 and George L. Tuck & Tina M. May-Tuck of $150 to Department of Student Services. The donations will be used to support Project Search. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

8. Receipt of Incentive Payments from Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati - That record be made of the receipt of

incentive payments from Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati to Cincinnati Public Schools. The incentive payments are to be used at the principals’ discretion for referring families to Legal Aid to help enroll their children in the Medicaid program. The schools and amounts are: Mt. Airy School – $200.00 Pleasant Hill Academy – $75.00 School for Creative and Preforming Arts – $25.00 This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

9. Receipt of a Grant from Gen YOUth Foundation - That record be made of the receipt of a grant from Gen YOUth

Foundation of $500 to John P. Parker School. The grant will be used to encourage at least 15 minutes of quality physical activity per day, ensuring students become more physically active throughout their day. This is in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move! Active Schools” initiative. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

10. Receipt of a Grant from Whole Kids Foundation - That record be made of the receipt of a grant from Whole Kids

Foundation of $2,000 to John P. Parker School. The grant will be used to support and improve children’s nutrition and wellness with the goal of ending the childhood obesity epidemic and to support a school garden project that will help children engage with fresh fruits and vegetables. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) 11. Receipt of Grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation - That record be made of the receipt of a 2013-2014

Learning Links Grant in the amount of $1,000 from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation to Hyde Park School Cincinnati Gifted Academy. The grant will be used to purchase music instruments to support their project, Teaching History through African American Spirituals. This was deposited into Fund 19-Misc.Local.

12. Amend the Agreement with Supplemental Health Care - That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the agreement

with Supplemental Health Care (July 8, 2013, page 431, item #10) for an additional $250,000 to provide Speech Language, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for CPS students with disabilities. The agreement period is from July 9, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The total cost is now not to exceed $350,000. Funding is from General Fund, Student Services.

13. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax – That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the agreement with

TechSoft/Primax (Board approved June 24, 2013, item # 20) to provide additional technical computer support services for John P. Parker School for an additional $5,000. The agreement will provide John P. Parker with a half day every other week of additional tech support hours. The agreement total is now $757,581. Funding is from the General Fund, John P. Parker School.

14. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax – That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the agreement with

TechSoft/Primax (Board approved June 24, 2013, item # 20) to provide additional technical computer support services for Hughes STEM High School for an additional $500. The amount in the October 7, 2013 Treasurer’s Report approved by the Board was mistakenly reported as $38,000. The correct amount is $38,500.The agreement total is now $758,081. Funding is from the General Fund, Hughes STEM High School.

15. Amend the Agreement with TechSoft/Primax That the Treasurer be authorized to amend the purchasing agreement

with TechSoft/Primax (Board approved June 24, 2013, #20) for $9,500 to provide additional technical computer support services for SCPA High School. The purchase agreement District total is now $767,581. Funding is from General Fund, SCPA budget.

16. Assignment –That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board

Member Service Fund. Catherine D. Ingram Ohio's Annual Statewide Education Conference 2013 Columbus, OH – October 28-29, 2013 17. Payment for Legal Services from General Fund General Counsel’s Office – That the following invoices be

approved for payment:

a. Around-the-Clock – Professional legal services provided for deposition in the month of September 2013.

$238.50

18. Payment for Legal Services from Building Fund 4 (LFI) – That the following invoices be approved for payment:

a. Frost Brown Todd, LLC – Professional counsel services provided for Construction

Advisory services the month of August 2013. $ 7,807.98

b. McClellan Rudick & Affiliates, Inc. – Professional counsel engineering services

provided to determine whether work done by HGC Construction at Walnut Hills High School caused damage to nearby homes.

$ 3,133.00

November 4 672 2013

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS 19. The Superintendent recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund:

HEADSTART FEDERAL / Fund 525 a. Curriculum

Teaching Strategies Inc. Early Childhood $ 57,846.40 Explanation – Creative curriculum materials for federal preschool students.

RACE TO THE TOP / Fund 506 b. Laptops

CDW Government Office of Innovation $ 26,819.14 Explanation – 32 HP 4540 laptop computers and cart for use at Dater High School. Laptops will be used for on-line testing by Dater High School students.

COPS / Fund 003

c. Lights and Fixtures

M-PACT Corporation Facilities $ 59,040.00 Explanation – Provide labor and material to remove and replace existing exterior pole lights with LED fixtures.

GENERAL FUND / 001 d. Desktop Computers

Pomeroy IT Solutions Sales Company ITM $ 48,791.50 Explanation – 50 desktop computers that will be used to replace end-of-life Windows computers; this includes 5-year extended warranty, software imaging and installation.

GENERAL FUND / 001 e. 10GB Switch

Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions ITM $ 58,028.00 Explanation – 10GB upgrade module for the core network switches to upgrade the data center server and storage connection speeds.

GENERAL FUND / 001

f. Musical Instruments

Buddy Rogers Music Superintendent’s Office $ 59,999.00 Explanation – Musical Instruments for Itinerant Band Teachers for High School Programs.

November 4 673 2013

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

AWARD OF CHANGE ORDER 20. The Superintendent recommends approval be given to the following change orders, charged to the appropriate fund:

CLASSROOM FACILITIES / Fund 010

a. Walnut Hills High School Revised Amount Nor-Com PO# 573655 CO# 4 Add $ 52,397.00 $ 839,990.00 Explanation – The quantity for the Audio Visual System equipment bid for this school under the Bulk Purchasing Program was estimated since the design requirements were not finalized. This change order reflects a cost adjustment based on established bulk purchase program unit pricing due to the final requirements of Audio Visual System equipment.

b. Walnut Hills High School Revised Amount Nor-Com PO# 573655 CO# 5 Add $ 25,346.00 $ 865,336.00 Explanation – The quantity for the PA and Intercom equipment bid for this school under the Bulk Purchasing Program was estimated since the design requirements were not finalized. This change order reflects a cost adjustment based on established bulk purchase program unit pricing due to the final requirements of PA and Intercom equipment.

c. Parker Woods Revised

Amount Endeavor Construction PO# 581464 CO# 28 Deduct $ 35,731.00 $ 7,640,883.00 Explanation – This change order returns unused allowance money to the program.

LATE REQUEST 21. Agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose to provide 1 FTE School Improvement Coach at Rees E. Price Academy for the 2013-14 school year, for a cost not to exceed $111,860. Funding is from Fund 572, Title I.

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

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose to provide 3 FTE High School Consultants to serve as School Improvement Grant (SIG) coaches at James N. Gamble Montessori High School for the 2013-14 school year, for a cost not to exceed $335,580. Funding is from Fund 537, SIG, Montessori, SI.

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

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose to provide 4 FTE Elementary Reading Specialists for the 2013-14 school year, for a cost not to exceed $358,000. Funding is from Fund 572, Title I, ESEA.

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

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose to provide 1 FTE Elementary Consultants to serve as School Improvement coaches for the 2013-14 school year, for a cost not to exceed $111,860. Funding is from Fund 536, Title I, SI.

November 4 674 2013

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

LATE REQUEST

(cont.)

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

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose of providing two FTE Consultants to serve as School Improvement Coaches in ELA Common Core and Math Common Core for the 2013-2014 school year. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $223,720. Funding of $55,930 is from Fund, 572, Title I, and Funding of $167,790 is from Fund 590, Title IIA.

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

agreement with Hamilton County Educational Service Center, for the purpose of providing four FTE Elementary Common Core Consultants for the 2013-2014 school year. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $447,440. Funding of $335,580 is from Fund 572, Title I and Funding of $111,860 is from Fund 590, Title IIA.

27. Agreement with GRAD Cincinnati - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with GRAD

Cincinnati, for the purpose of providing professional development to teaching staff at Hays-Porter to successfully transition to Common Core Standard for the 2013-14 school year, for a cost not to exceed $26,000. Funding is from Fund 572, Title I, ESEA.

28. Agreement with Computer Automation System (CAS) – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement

with CAS to coordination all activities required to manage the daily operations of the Ohio Medicaid School Program (OMSP) for the District to secure Medicaid reimbursements from the State Medicaid School Billing Program. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 1013 through June 30, 2014 for a cost not to exceed **$125,000. Funding is from Fund 011, General Fund, District Fixed budget.

** The combined total annual fees paid to CAS shall not exceed 10% of the total amount of Medicaid FFS fees recovered by the District. If CAS fees exceed 10%, CAS will issue a credit towards future Medicaid claiming fees to the District in the amount which is the difference between the CAS fees and the 10% of the client’s total Medicaid FFS reimbursement.

29. Agreement with Strategic Solutions - That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Strategic

Solutions for Staffing services pertaining to student records relating to questions, phone, inquires, and processing information relating to the District’s student records. The agreement period is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 for a cost not to exceed $48,799.84. Funding is from Fund 001, General Fund, Customer Relations.

FOR BOARD INFORMATION 30. Agreement with Sabercom – That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Sabercom to provide

video production and archiving services for the Board of Education. The agreement period is from December 1, 2013 through December 14, 2014 for a cost not to exceed $12,000. Fund is from the Fund 001, General Fund, Board Office Budget.

Diana C. Whitt Treasurer/CFO

November 4 675 2013

REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) Mr. Kuhns moved and Mrs. White seconded the motion that the Revised Report of the Treasurer be approved. Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Ingram, Kuhns, Nelms, White, President Cooper Reed (7) Noes: None President Cooper Reed declared the motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Diana C. Whitt Treasurer/CFO