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January 23 2017

BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

January 23, 2017

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Motion to Amend Agenda to add A Resolution in Support of Student Safety . . . 54 48 Hour Waiver for A Resolution in Support of Student Safety . . . . . . 54 Report of the Finance, Policy, and Student Achievement Committees January 9, 2017. . 54 Report of the Finance Committee January 17, 2017 . . . . . . . . . 55 Report of the AD HOC Board Priorities Committee January 17, 2017 . . . . . 59 Report of the Audit Committee January 17, 2017 . . . . . . . . . 61 Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 63 A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Association . . . . . . . 64 A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund . . 64 A Resolution to Approve Travel Related to Official Duties While Serving Ohio School

Boards Association for Melanie Bates . . . . . . . . . . . .

65 A Resolution to Approve Travel Related to Official Duties While Serving Ohio School

Boards Association for Eve Bolton . . . . . . . . . . . .

66 FY 2016-2017 Amended Appropriations Resolution . . . . . . . . 67 Revised A Resolution to Protect Public Education and Provide the Public Schools all

Students Deserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69 A Resolution is Support of Student Safety . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Report of the Superintendent Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . 1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Report of the Treasurer I. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 II. Award of Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 III. Amendment to Agreements . . . . . . . . .. . . . 84 IV. Community Reinvestment Act Agreements . . . . . . . . 84 V. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 VI. Transfer of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 VII. Payment(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 VIII.. Award of Purchase Order(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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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, January 23, 2017 at 7:08 p.m., President Copeland-Dansby in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Copeland-Dansby.

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

MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA TO ADD A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SAFETY Mrs. Bates moved and Ms. Jones seconded the motion to amend the agenda to add Resolution in Support of Student Safety. Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland -Dansby (6) Absent: Member Hoffman (1) Noes: None President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

48 HOUR WAIVER FOR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SAFETY

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion to the 48 Hour Waiver for A Resolution in Support of Student Safety be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Absent: Member Hoffman (1) Noes: None President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE, POLICY, AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEES The Finance, Policy and Student Achievement Committees met in joint session at the conclusion of the January 9, 2017 Regular Board meeting and elected Committee Chairs for the year 2017. The following Chairs were elected: Finance Committee The Committee elected Board Vice President Melanie Bates as Committee Chair for the year 2017. The Finance Committee will meet on the third Tuesday of the month.

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REPORT OF THE FINANCE, POLICY, AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEES (cont.)

Policy Committee The Committee elected Board Member Carolyn Jones as Committee Chair for the year 2017. The Policy Committee will meet on the before the first Board meeting of the month. Student Achievement Committee The Committee re-elected Board Member Eve Bolton as Committee Chair for the year 2017. The Student Achievement Committee will meet on the fourth Monday of the month. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM. Finance Committee Melanie Bates, Chair Eve Bolton Carolyn Jones Policy Committee Carolyn Jones, Chair Elisa Hoffman Chris Nelms Student Achievement Committee Eve Bolton, Chair Elisa Hoffman Daniel Minera Mrs. Bates moved that Report of the Finance, Policy, and Student Achievement Committees be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Conference Room. Finance Committee Members Present:

Chairperson Melanie Bates, Eve Bolton, Carolyn Jones Administrators Present: The below Administrators that reported under the Review of Contracts agenda item were present. Review of Contracts ($200K+) The Committee conducted their six-month review of contracts due to expire or up for renewal. Contracts were reviewed from the following departments:

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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (cont.)

• Athletics, Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent • Auxiliary Services, Sheila Radtke, Manager - Auxiliary Services • Cincinnati Learning Schools/Carpe Diem; Lighthouse Community Schools, Dr. Gabe Lofton, Assistant Superintendent • Hamilton County Educational Service Center, Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent • Auxiliary Services, Sheila Radtke, Manager - Auxiliary Services • Facilities, Bill Moehring, Interim Chief Operations Officer • Family and Community Engagement, Julie Doppler, Manager, Family and Community Engagement • Food Services, Jessica Shelly, Director, Food Services • Information Technology, Sara Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer • Knowledge Works Foundation; Mayerson, Laura Mitchell, Deputy Superintendent • Purchasing, Enrique Lopez, Purchasing/Contract Administrator • Security, Bill Moerhing, Interim Chief Operations Officer • Student Services, Susan Bunte, Director, Student Services • Testing, Scott Sublett, Director, Test Administration • Transportation, John Davis, Director of Transportation

o The Committee will add CPS students using the Connector as an agenda item upon meeting with the ACES (Alliance for Community and Educational Success. Council Member P.G. Sittenfeld) Committee.

o Committee member Bolton will provide Mr. Davis with information about a grant that is available for CPS in providing students with medical needs.

• Treasury, Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer/CFO A list of the contracts is available in the Board office. Treasurer Financial Updates Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Treasurer Wagner provided the Committee with the following update for General Fund monthly statements through December 2016.

• Revenues through December are lagging behind by $7.5M from last year due to a revenue entry of $8M dated in January 2017 in error. o $267.6M of $512.5 Anticipated (52.2%)

• Expenditures appear to be higher year to date in comparison for the following reasons: o Schoolwide pool transfer –recorded in November this year, while last year the transfers were not recorded until

January 2016. o December 2016 had 3 payroll periods o December 2016 incurred the 2 percent cash lump-sum payout o $277.7M of $557.6M Anticipated (49.8%)

Schoolwide Pool (Fund 598): • Revenues – $93.9M of anticipated $197.2 (47.6%) • Expenditures – $95.7M of anticipated $189.7M (50.4%)

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Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreements The following Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreements will be submitted in the Treasurer’s Report for Board approval at the January 23, 2017 Regular Board meeting.

Agreement Years of

Agreement Estimated Annual

Revenue Estimated Total

Agreement Revenue (A.) Abington Race & Pleasant, LLC 12-year $66,990.67 $803,888.05 Description: improvements made to real property located at 33 Green Street, 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529,1531, 1533-1535 Race Street, 1530-1532 Pleasant Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of the upper floors of the buildings thereon into approximately 50 residential rental units. (B.) ARP Commercial, LLC 12-year $8,947.63 $107,371.54 Description: improvements made to real property located at 33 Green Street, 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529, 1531, 1535 Race Street, 1532 Pleasant Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of a portion of the buildings on the property into commercial space.

(C.) BAM Realty Group, LLC 12-years $17,933.01 $215,196.13 Description: improvements made to real property located at 4426 Brazee Street, Cincinnati, OH 45209 in connection with the renovation of a Gold or Platinum standards.

(D .) OTR Holding Inc. 12-years $113,498.95 $1,361,987.43 Description: improvements made to real property located at 1425-1437 Vine Street and 5 West 15th Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of existing buildings into commercial space. Note: 85 Active Agreements; 99 Pending Agreements (not including the above). Ohio Department of Education Deficit Plan Acceptance Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Mrs. Wagner reported that the Ohio Department of Education accepted the District’s plan and they anticipate monitoring the District’s progress. Audit Summary Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Mrs. Wagner updated the Committee on the various audits that are being conducted by either the Auditor of State or the Ohio Department of Education. She also stated that the District is cooperating with the governing bodies, but the amount of work required to meet audit data requests prevents the District from focusing on its core business.

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Bond Rating Update Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Mrs. Wagner provided the Committee with a copy of Moody’s Investors Service Surveillance Update on the District. She informed the group that David Conley, Manager/Owner of Rockmill Financial Consulting, stated that the Surveillance Update went well. A copy of the presentation is available in the Board office.

Budget Discussion Chandra Brown, Director of Budget and Accounting Mrs. Brown updated the Committee on a draft of the Budget Timeline. The report included tasks around centrally managed and school budgets.

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Other Business Lobbyist Contract The Committee discussed creating an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board to work with the Administration to come up with a federal and state agenda of topics for the lobbyist, as well as concerns with the Ohio Department of Education.

February 21, 2017 Agenda Topic State Index Formula The meeting adjourned at 12:56 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 Mrs. Bates moved that the Report of the Finance Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE AD HOC BOARD PRIORITIES COMMITTEE The Ad Hoc Board Priorities Committee met on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

Summarize Board Action Items Committee Chair Jones updated the Committee on the following actions that have been completed and items that still need to be addressed. 1. The Committee’s workplan was approved at the Board’s January 9, 2017 Regular Board meeting as part of the Ad Hoc’s

January 5, 2017 Committee minutes. 2. The Committee’s calendar was approved at the Board’s January 9, 2017 Regular Board meeting as part of the Ad Hoc’s

January 5, 2017 Committee minutes.

• Committee member Hoffman will follow-up with the Board President to include meeting dates with the ACES committee and Board Retreats. The dates will be provided to the full Board.

3. The Board approved its updated Mission, Vision and Strategic Goal language that was embedded in the Board’s draft

Operating Protocol at the Board’s January 9, 2017 Regular Board in the form of a resolution.

• The Committee will complete review of the draft Protocol and recommend any changes to the full Board at the January 28 Board Retreat.

4. The Board’s renumbering of its Operating Protocol, Equity and Excellence in Education policy, and its Bylaws was

approved at the Board’s January 9, 2017 Regular Board meeting in the December 22, 2016 Ad Hoc Committee minutes. The items will appear first in the Bylaws.

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REPORT OF THE AD HOC BOARD PRIORITIES COMMITTEE (cont.)

5. The Committee will review recommended changes to the Responsibilities of the Partnership/Public Engagement

Committee of the Whole. 6. The alignment of Board stipends has been completed.

Finalize Board Committee Bylaws Partnership/Public Engagement Committee of the Whole The Responsibilities of the Partnership/Public Engagement Committee of the Whole bylaws were recommended for approval at the Board’s January 9, 2017 Regular meeting. The Board assigned the Ad Hoc Committee to revisit the following language:

A. Discuss and review opportunities for expanding partnerships that will positively impact students, families, schools, and the community.

B. Present issues from the community that impact our students’ ability to reach their full potential and discuss how those issues can be addressed. Serve as a conduit for community for community and District discussions, suggestions, and insights on impacting our students' ability to reach their full potential.

The Committee will recommend changes of underlined language to the Board as part of the discussion of the Operating Protocol and Bylaws at the January 28 retreat.

Audit Committee Charter The Audit Committee is a sub-committee of the Finance Committee and their responsibilities will not be included in the Board Bylaws. The Committee will recommend revision to Finance Committee bylaws as follows:

(H) The Audit Committee may be convened at the will of the Finance Committee, Treasurer, Internal Auditor, Audit Committee Chair, and the Superintendent of Schools.

Review Board Operating Protocol and Bylaws The Committee began its review of the Protocol in conjunction with the Board Bylaws. The group will recommend incorporation of the protocol into the Bylaws.

Other Business Board Retreat The Committee discussed the following items as recommendations for retreat conversations:

1. Comprehensive discussion and planning around the Board’s major strategic initiatives and budgetary implications 2. Board self-assessment and Board development 3. Review and recommendation for changes of Board Operating Protocols and Bylaws

Board Self-Assessment Tool The Committee discussed several potential instruments to be considered for use in the board assessment and will recommend these to the full Board. To establish a baseline for discussion and further planning, completion of the self-assessment may be necessary prior to the January 28 Board retreat, in preparation for on-going board development.

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REPORT OF THE AD HOC BOARD PRIORITIES COMMITTEE (cont.)

Ad Hoc Committee Next Meeting The Committee will meet on January 24, 2017, at 9:30 AM, in the Board Conference Room to continue updating the Board Protocol and Bylaws. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m. Ad Hoc Board Priorities Committee Carolyn Jones, Chair Eve Bolton Elisa Hoffman Ms. Jones moved that the Report of the Ad Hoc Board Priorities Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit Committee met on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in Conference Room 1-A. Internal Audit Status Report Internal Auditor Lauren Roberts updated the Committee on her FY2017 Internal Audit plan and reported that since the November 15, 2016 Audit Committee meeting, the SunGard Conversion audit has been completed. She informed the group about the background, objectives of the audit and an executive summary of recommendations for phase one and two of the audit. She also reported that the following audits are in progress. In Progress

• Charter School Funding – 85% • Voucher Funding – 85% • Cash Collection – 25% • Payroll – 50% • PNC Purchase Cards – 25% • Purchasing Process (Included in FY18 Audit Plan) • Bank Reconciliations – 75% • Computer User Access and Security (Not Started)

External Audit Status Report David Yost, Auditor of State Reports

1. Ms. Roberts provided the Committee with a copy of the Auditor of State’s report for the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) for year-end June 30, 2016.

The State’s opinion for both reports was that the accuracy and completeness of the census data and pensionable ages were fairly stated in all material aspects.

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (cont.)

2. Independent Auditor’s Report of Cincinnati City Schools, Hamilton County for the audit period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, prepared by Plattenburg and Associates on behalf of the Ohio Auditor of State.

In conjunction with the work performed by the Independent Public Accountant, the Auditor of State issued a Finding for Recovery. The Recovery was due to an error in processing payroll during Treasury transitioning to a more simplified payroll process. State and Federal Audit Updates Treasurer Wagner updated the group on the various audits that the Federal and State governments are conducting on the District. She also expressed concern as to why this is occurring. ACTION: The Treasurer and the Internal Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a comparative analysis that includes the number of audits that are occurring at other school districts. The goal is to also determine if Cincinnati is experiencing substantially more audits and reviews then other urban districts in the state. Internal Auditor Midyear Evaluation Human Resource Director, Paul McDole was present and updated the Committee on the evaluation process for employees. Ms. Robert’s provided the Committee with a copy of her mid-year self-evaluation for Fiscal Year 2017. Mr. McDole also shared the Treasurer’s evaluation of the auditor as she works most closely with him on a daily basis. The Committee reviewed the assessments and will forward their comments to Committee Chair Ross, for submission to Mr. McDole. Ms. Roberts reports functionally to the Audit Committee and formally to the Board; therefore, upon completion of the Audit Committee’s review, the document will be submitted to the full board for their review and evaluation. Preschool Expansion Update Treasurer Wagner reported that there was no confirmed information to report. She informed the Committee that the Trusted Entity is working on how funding will flow to the preschools. She also reported that entities are still in the process of appointing their five Board members. Ms. Bolton added that there is an unresolved issue as to when the subsidies and improvement grants will begin even though the tax revenue will begin to be collected by the county and held in a dedicated CPS account. Other Business Committee Chair The Committee agreed that Brian Ross would continue as Chair of the Committee. Revised Audit Committee Meetings The Committee agreed to change its meetings from the third Tuesday of the month to the fourth Tuesday of the month to accommodate Finance Committee Chair Melanie Bates. Ms. Bates was appointed to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) and the current Audit Committee meeting schedule is in conflict with the CRC meeting. The meeting dates for the 2017 Audit Committee are as follows: March 28, May 23 and July 25th. March 29, 2017 Audit Committee Agenda Preschool Expansion Update Negotiations Expanding Diversity on the Audit Committee Note: Candidates will be forwarded to Mr. Ross and then forwarded to all Committee members in advance of the March 28, 2017 meeting.

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (cont.)

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. Audit Committee Staff Liaisons Brian Ross, Chair Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer Ryan Belt, CPA, absent Lauren Roberts, CPA Jim Crosset, CLM, absent David Foote, CPA Thomas D. Heldman, CPA Daniel E. Holthaus, CPA Calvin Maxton, absent Jeffrey L. Orschell Eve Bolton, Chair (Finance Committee) Melanie Bates, (Finance Committee) Carolyn Jones (Finance Committee) Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of the Audit Committee be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

1. Quality Improvement/Literacy

CPS QI Team Brandon Frimming Kindergarten teacher, Ethel M. Taylor; Nancy Johnson, Reading Specialist, Hays Porter; Erin Kernohan, Reading Specialist, Midway; Kelly Siebert, Silverton Paideia; Leniese Fuqua, Principal, Silverton Paideia; Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent PK-3

Christina Williams, Senior Quality Improvement Consultant, Cincinnati Children's Hospital;

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC Kudos to:

1. Administration – Thank you for your dedication on removing the graffiti from Withrow High School before school reconvened.

2. Administration – State Rep. Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) today sent a letter to Attorney General Mike DeWine urging him to

investigate recent incidents of vandalism involving hateful symbols and speech in Cincinnati. Reece’s alma mater, Whithrow High

School, was targeted by vandals this weekend, who spray-painted swastikas and racist and homophobic graffiti on the school’s

exterior. This latest incident marks the fourth time in three months that hateful language and images have been painted on homes,

schools and public spaces in the Southwest Ohio city.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated: 1. Krystn Metzger CTM Education 2. Robert Sturdevant CESC/AROS 3. Chanda Monroe-Williams Alumni Collaborative 4. Iris Roley Withrow Support from the Community

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/01/22/vandals-hit-withrow-hs-swastikas-threats/96926452/

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A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annual membership begins January – December 2017 Annual dues: $9,538.00

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, President Melanie Bates, Vice President

Eve Bolton Elisa Hoffman Carolyn Jones Daniel Minera A. Chris Nelms

Ms. Bolton moved and Ms. Jones seconded the motion for A Resolution Join the Ohio School Boards Association be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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

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

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

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

(cont.)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board hereby resolves to join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund for calendar year 2017 and authorizes the Treasurer to pay the Legal Assistance Fund $250.00.


Eve Bolton Elisa Hoffman Carolyn Jones Daniel Minera

Chris Nelms Mr. Nelms moved and Ms. Bolton seconded the motion for A Resolution to Join the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAVEL RELATED TO OFFICIAL DUTIES WHILE SERVING OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION FOR MELANIE BATES

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Public School District is a member of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA); and

WHEREAS, the OSBA is an association created for the purpose of fulfilling and advancing the Cincinnati Public School District's statutory mandate by working for the general advancement of public education in Ohio, for the desirable and efficient working relationships among boards of education, school administrators, teachers and the public, and to maintain channels for exchange of ideas among and distribution of information to school districts to provide better and more effective public service to public schools; and

WHEREAS, Member Melanie Bates serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and Regional Executive Committee for OSBA in the year of 2017;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cincinnati Public School District determines that Melanie Bates' service as a Trustee and committee member of the OSBA and travel in that role is related to her official duties as a member of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati Public School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any travel expenses paid for Melanie Bates' travel to OSBA conferences, seminars and similar events during the year of 2017 are ordinary, customary and necessary provided that the travel expenses are the lesser of: (1) the amount that the Cincinnati Public School District allows to be reimbursed for travel to the destination; or (2) the current per diem rate set by the United States General Services Administration for travel to the destination.



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A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAVEL RELATED TO OFFICIAL DUTIES WHILE SERVING OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION FOR MELANIE BATES

(cont.) Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion for A Resolution to Approve Travel Related to Official Duties While Serving Ohio School Boards Association for Melanie Bates be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAVEL RELATED TO OFFICIAL DUTIES WHILE SERVING OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION FOR EVE BOLTON

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Public School District is a member of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA); and

WHEREAS, the OSBA is an association created for the purpose of fulfilling and advancing the Cincinnati Public School District's statutory mandate by working for the general advancement of public education in Ohio, for the desirable and efficient working relationships among boards of education, school administrators, teachers and the public, and to maintain channels for exchange of ideas among and distribution of information to school districts to provide better and more effective public service to public schools; and

WHEREAS, Member Eve Bolton serves as a member of the Federal Relations Network and Urban Advisory Network Liaison for OSBA in the year of 2017;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cincinnati Public School District determines that Eve Bolton's service as a committee member of the OSBA and travel in that role is related to her official duties as a member of the Board of Education of the Cincinnati Public School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any travel expenses paid for Eve Bolton's travel to OSBA conferences, seminars and similar events during the year of 2017 are ordinary, customary and necessary provided that the travel expenses are the lesser of: (1) the amount that the Cincinnati Public School District allows to be reimbursed for travel to the destination; or (2) the current per diem rate set by the United States General Services Administration for travel to the destination.



Mr. Minera moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion for A Resolution to Approve Travel Related to Official Duties While Serving Ohio School Boards Association for Eve Bolton be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

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FY 2016-2017 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the FY 2016-2017 Permanent Appropriations Resolution was adopted by the Board on June 27, 2016 and;

WHEREAS, the amounts appropriated at those times were based on the then current estimate of revenues and expenditures for the funds then established, and

WHEREAS, an updated analysis of revenue and expenditures analysis has been conducted on all District funds which found that appropriations adjustments were needed, and

WHEREAS, the adjustments are required to conform to the relevant sections of the Revised Code governing appropriations and expenditures of funds, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 to reflect the current estimate of revenues and expenditures for the following funds, not in excess of the most recent Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources issued by the Hamilton County Budget Commission; BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Cincinnati City School District, Hamilton County, that to provide for the current and anticipated expenditures of the following funds during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, appropriations are hereby amended and appropriated as follows:

Fund - Description 7/25/2016 Amended

Appropriation Change 2

1/18/2017 Amended

Appropriation

001 - General Fund 544,693,679.13 610,063.43 545,303,742.56 Special Revenue Funds 018 - Public School Support Fund 725,425.00 74,790.13 800,215.13 019 - Other Grant Fund 2,676,556.88 4,274,113.88 6,950,670.76 034 - Classroom Fac Maintenance Fund 4,300,673.00 0.00 4,300,673.00 300 - District Managed Stud Act Fund 1,972,046.00 842,173.00 2,814,219.00 401 - Auxiliary Services (NPSS) Fund 11,734,394.21 2,250,447.61 13,984,841.82 432 - Management Information System 0.00 0.00 0.00 439 - Public School Preschool Fund 1,601,999.03 10,153.48 1,612,152.51 440 - Entry Year Programs 0.00 0.00 0.00 461 - Voc Ed Enhancement Fund 27,000.00 0.00 27,000.00 463 - Alternative Schools Fund 199,701.83 43,647.42 243,349.25 466 - Straight A Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 499 - Misc. State Grants Fund 383,576.85 649,862.19 1,033,439.04 501 - Adult Basic Education 1,183,060.78 118,013.99 1,301,074.77 506 – Race to the Top 0.00 55,624.05 55,624.05 512 - Impact Aid/SAFA 176,286.43 20,000.00 196,286.43 516 - IDEA, Part B Spec Ed of H.C Fd 12,726,643.28 3,378,049.04 16,104,692.32 524 - Voc Ed: Carl D Perkins 1984 Fd 1,195,197.14 316,137.00 1,511,334.14

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FY 2016-2017 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION (cont.)

Fund - Description

7/25/2016 Amended Appropriation

Change 2 1/18/2017 Amended

Appropriation 525 - Project Head-Start 3,360,396.21 90,114.52 3,450,510.73 536 - Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus A 1,734,034.34 611,997.50 2,346,031.84 537 - Title 1 Sch Improve Stimulus G 533,651.40 151,833.52 685,484.92 551 - Title III - LEP 437,408.80 350,017.48 787,426.28 572 - Title I Disadv Children Fund 28,538,213.65 7,789,552.65 36,327,766.30 587 - IDEA Presch Grant Handicap Fd 326,640.12 265,286.59 591,926.71 590 - Improving Teacher Quality Fund 4,166,491.04 2,345,427.51 6,511,918.55 598 - Schoolwide Building Program 193,297,085.47 -4,678,920.57 188,618,164.90 599 - Misc, Federal Grant Fund 4,155,120.02 2,990,056.61 7,145,176.63

SUBTOTAL 275,451,601.48 21,948,377.60 297,399,979.08

Debt Service 0.00

002 - Bond Retirement Fund 56,938,056.50 293,545.96 57,231,602.46 Capital Projects 0.00 003 - Permanent Improvement Fund 650,000.00 3,339,000.00 3,989,000.00 004 - Building Fund 472,724.00 0.00 472,724.00 010 - Classroom Facilities Fund 6,057,907.00 1,840,287.52 7,898,194.52

SUBTOTAL 7,180,631.00 5,179,287.52 12,359,918.52

Endowment

008 - Endowment Fund 1,039,817.00 0.00 1,039,817.00 Enterprise 006 - Food Services Fund 28,188,382.44 29,302.99 28,217,685.43 009 - Uniform School Supplies Fund 1,056,339.00 17,108.00 1,073,447.00 011 - Rotary Special Services Fund 954,304.70 345,384.38 1,299,689.08 012 - Adult Education Fund 12,934.05 52,441.30 65,375.35 020 - Special Enterprise 955.00 0.00 955.00

SUBTOTAL 30,212,915.19 444,236.67 30,657,151.86

Internal Service 014 - Internal Services Rotary Fund 1,449,882.40 37,201.00 1,487,083.40 024 - Emp Ben Self Insurance Fund 54,728,680.00 0.00 54,728,680.00

SUBTOTAL 56,178,562.40 37,201.00 56,215,763.40

Agency Funds 022 - District Agency Fund 15,067.00 0.00 15,067.00 200 - Student Managed Activity Fund 244,306.00 35,177.87 279,483.87

SUBTOTAL 259,373.00 35,177.87 294,550.87

Special Purpose Trust Funds

007 - Special Trust Fund 957,038.00 0.00 957,038.00

GRAND TOTAL 972,911,673.70 28,547,890.05 1,001,459,563.75

Melanie Bates

January 23 69 2017

FY 2016-2017 AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION (cont.)

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Bolton seconded the motion for A Resolution FY 2016-2017 Amended Appropriations Resolution be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REVISED

A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROVIDE THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL STUDENTS DESERVE

WHEREAS, the purpose of public education is to help all children regardless of background or family circumstances develop the skills and knowledge they need to be prepared for a successful fulfilling life and; and

WHEREAS, America's educators every day try to make a difference in the lives of students working to foster the joy of learning, and to create a welcoming and safe environment that engages children in powerful learning, safe from bigotry and hate and;

WHEREAS, high-quality, inclusive and locally accountable public schools with adequate resources to prepare our children for college and career are essential to the well-being of our community and the economic growth that creates good jobs; and

WHEREAS,  public schools in our community and across America, which educate 90 percent of our nation’s children, may face  an unprecedented challenge to their very existence from interests that seek to divert funding which jeopordizes public schools as the key opportunity agent for the nation’s children; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education and Cincinnati Federation of Teachers are working with the Cincinnati Education Justice Coalition (CEJC) to protect our children’s access to high-quality, fully funded inclusive public schools; and

WHEREAS, that partnership is well aware that federal funding is crucial to our District's families below the poverty line, crucial to our studens with disabilities and our staff's ability to provide nutrient rich meals; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincninati Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to support our families, protect our students, and empower our staff by petitioning the new Federal Administration and our Federal Legislative Representatives to fully fund existing proven federal programs essential to our students' success; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education supports the efforts of Cincinnati Federation of Teachers and the Cincinnati Education Justice Coalition to make every Cincinnati Public School a place where all students are engaged in powerful learning and feel safe, welcome and valued. 



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REVISED

A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROVIDE THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL STUDENTS DESERVE

(cont.) Mrs. Bates moved and President Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion Revised Resolution to Protect Public Education and Provide the Public Schools all Students Deserve be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SAFETY

WHEREAS, Late Saturday evening, vandals spray-painted graffiti of a racist nature on the exterior of Withrow High School; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education was made aware of the situation and worked with police, city officials, and community members to remove the graffiti from the campus so our students were not exposed to the offensive graffiti; and

WHEREAS, we are truly saddened by this event and want to ensure our students and families that CPS will ensure the safety of all our students and staff.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education formally acknowledges that the safety and respect for all students and staff are of the utmost importance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we reconfirm the Cincinnati Board of Education's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals and the Equity and Excellence in Education Policy as adopted and attached to this resolution.



President Copland-Dansby and Ms. Jones seconded the motion A Resolution in Support of Student Safety be accepted. Passed viva voce. President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

January 23 71 2017

REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

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

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT B. RESIGNATION C. APPOINTMENT D. CHANGE IN TITLE E. CHANGE IN STATUS

RECOMMENDATION 3 – DECLARATION OF URGENT NECESSITY AT SPENCER EDUCATION CENTER

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. Virginia Hautz Teacher – Walnut Hills Service March 1 B. RESIGNATION (The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.) Marilyn R. Beck Teacher – Auxiliary Services Personal Reasons January 1 Daphanie A. Joyner Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons January 16 Donald K. Jump Principal – Western Hills Personal Reasons July 1 Aaron B. Stewart Teacher – Career Tech Personal Reasons January 9

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RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. CHANGE IN STATUS (A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated. Certificate of Clinical Competence The following Speech Pathologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2016-17 school year, as a result of attaining their Certificate of Clinical Competence. Stephanie F. Jeter NTBC/Professional Certification The following Occupational Therapist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2016-17 school year, as a result of attaining their NTBC/Professional Certification. Diane M. Faulhaber D. APPOINTMENT (Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 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 January 24, 2017, except as indicated. Substitute Teacher - Class III – $122.98 daily per day Joel C. James Jennifer Kathleen Jansen Susan C. Siry Substitute Teacher - Retiree – $121.24 per day Wanda C. Jones Lisa F. Webb E. PROMOTION (Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following, effective. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*). Effective date is January 1, 2017. Contractual Compliance, System Development and QI CSQ Manager – 261 day From: Kelley E. Bagayoko $92,825.87 Early Childhood Asst. Principal $74,442.09 F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.) The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as indicated.

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F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.) Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours) Alexandra R. Naim To: $62,133.98 From: $59,802.92 January 22 Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) Timothy M. Clark To: $47,710.18 From: $44,116.75 January 22 Patricia A. Garner $51,973.52 $48,746.96 January 22 William Andrew Houston $56,940.95 $52,310.74 January 22 Elizabeth A. McElroy $54,443.56 $50,879.76 January 22 Tyler Payne $49,476.13 $45,210.50 January 22 Teacher - Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours) Napola M. Bryant To: $48,746.96 From: $48,045.14 January 22 G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned work period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund. 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. Non-Credentialed Lead Teacher - $3,000.00 Annual Stipend

Susan Maria Best The following are recommended for a stipend to for the 2016-17 school year. Quarterly payments totaling stipends listed below M.O.R.E. Advisor – (Title I) - $1,500.00

Samuel A. Villegas* The following teachers are recommended to receive additional payment for 1st quarter class size overload for the 2016-17 school year. Payment will be provided in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Section S500-Staffing. 1st Qtr. Overload Pay Susan Arbogast $2,450.00 Janine M. Schorsch $2,450.00 Samantha T. Nichols $2,450.00

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 Timothy Agnello $945.00 Melanie K. Albertson $270.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Joseph Edward Allard 1,080.00 Steven D. Brogden 405.00 Maureen Andreadis 135.00 Lisa M. Brokamp 270.00 Michael E. Andrews 1,350.00 Sharon L. Bronson 135.00 Mary Susan Ankenbauer 2,430.00 Judith Ann Brown 540.00 Krista L. Apgar 945.00 Susan Brown 2,450.00 Susan Arbogast 1,755.00 Stephanie C. Browne 2,450.00 Becky Ann Armbruster 2,450.00 Napola M. Bryant 1,080.00 Theresa A. Armstrong 540.00 Kelly Bullock 1,350.00 Monica Kay Austin 432.00 Darmicha R. Burns 1,890.00 Jason E. Bailey 2,430.00 Sharon M. Burns 540.00 Brenda D. Ball 675.00 Lainey J. Bush 2,450.00 Christopher R. Bangi 405.00 Michael E. Cabral 1,080.00 Christopher L. Bannister 135.00 Trina A. Carter 405.00 Alan C. Barrett 270.00 David T. Case Jr. 135.00 Brittany J. Bates 675.00 Jennifer L. Casey 1,890.00 Melanie D. Baumann 2,430.00 Tamara L. Casey 1,350.00 Jean N. Bazeley 1,620.00 Jared Lamar Ceaser 2,430.00 Daniel J. Beaven 405.00 Carmie Chambers 1,485.00 Darla K. Belcuore 1,080.00 Heather A. Cherry 2,450.00 Aleta R. Bergsman 405.00 Sandee J. Coats-Haan 810.00 Lauren J. Bernstein 270.00 Whitney T. Coble 675.00 Christine A. Betz 270.00 Judith M. Cochrane 135.00 Sonya R. Binne 945.00 Lisa M. Colbert 2,450.00 Dawn K. Bittner 1,485.00 Jeremy C. Collins 135.00 Lisa Y. Blair 675.00 James R. Compton 135.00 Pauline S. Bley 405.00 Tina M. Conrad 270.00 Sandra E. Bogle 2,450.00 Gregory R. Conwell 1,485.00 Melissa A. Bohmer 945.00 Bryan Cooley 540.00 Marsha M. Booker 810.00 Tina L. Costanzo 2,450.00 Francesca E. Bownas-Rayburn 1,080.00 Iris R. Cowns 540.00 Erica R. Boyers 1,620.00 Mary Crank 270.00 Jerome Brady 675.00 Alicia C. Creighton 810.00 Samantha L. Bramlage 270.00 Erin M. Cupito 270.00 Charles A. Brandhorst 810.00 Brian C. Daft 675.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Daniel L. Dalton Jr. 405.00 Kimberlee A. Gaalaas 270.00 Charlsetta E. Dangerfield-Smith 2,450.00 Lisa C. Galvez 540.00 Terri J. Daniel 1,890.00 Kruti B Gandhi 1,350.00 Krista W. Davidson 1,080.00 Cora E. Garcia 945.00 Paul Davis 675.00 Maria T. Gautier-Blaes 1,080.00 Veda Davis 1,215.00 Jayma R. George 675.00 Zachary R. Davis 1,215.00 Joseph A. Gerth 270.00 Kathleen A. Dennison 1,215.00 Samantha Gerwe-Perkins 270.00 Sarah E. Deonier 540.00 Randall W. Gibson 270.00 Bradford G. Dillman 135.00 Nicole Gilb 1,080.00 Rondale J. Dixon 2,025.00 Jennifer E. Given 2,430.00 Yvette F. Dixon 1,890.00 Bethany Lynn Glass 1,620.00 Joseph Dollenmeyer 270.00 Brenda Gold 675.00 Susan M. Donnett 135.00 Kimberly A. Goodlett 540.00 Paula R. Dornbusch 1,890.00 William J. Gordon 1,080.00 Ronna L. Edwards 1,080.00 Lavette Graves 1,350.00 Erica L. Eichler 2,450.00 Tiffini Gray 1,755.00 Consuelo A. Esteves 2,160.00 Nadine Greenslade 1,350.00 Kristen Renee Fairchild 270.00 Harold Gregory 540.00 Patrick J. Farrell 2,450.00 John E. Greiser 1,890.00 Jennifer C. Fay 405.00 Katherine R. Groene 1,350.00 Kyle A. Fender 945.00 Susan T. Guetle 1,080.00 Audra D. Fields 405.00 Molly A. Hamilton 270.00 Jennifer L. Fischer 135.00 C Lynne Hansen 270.00 Karen S. Fisher 1,080.00 Penelope P. Harris 135.00 Margaret A. Fisher-Bellman 135.00 Jessica G. Hartman 1,620.00 Alisa Forman 1,080.00 Kerry L. Hartnett 2,450.00 Anita D. Foxx 405.00 Virginia Hautz 135.00 Claire P. Frank 2,450.00 Josh A. Havens 540.00 Katie A. Frankey 270.00 Markus Heinze 2,092.50 Anne Wilke Franklin 1,890.00 Elizabeth A. Henderson 945.00 Jennifer Thompson Franzoi 135.00 Amanda J. Hendricks 1,620.00 Melissa A. Fugett 1,080.00 Matthew E. Henstridge 810.00 Alexa Fulmer 135.00 Colleen B. Hetzel 810.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Tiffany Hinzmann 1,890.00 Gail M. Knight 2,160.00 Linda S. Hissett 2,450.00 Nancy A. Koch 405.00 Hope L. Hoekstra 1,350.00 Lori A. Koenig 675.00 Anthony Hollin 2,450.00 Erin M. Kohls 2,160.00 Deborah A. Holloway 540.00 Joseph W. Kollner 810.00 Amy H. Hopping 2,430.00 Leslie J. Kubicki 1,350.00 Regina M. Hornback 2,450.00 Erica M. Kuper 1,890.00 Rodger Donta D. Horton 675.00 Ronald K. La Niear 405.00 Stephanie C. Howard 1,350.00 Sonya P. A. Lackey 2,450.00 Monica M. Hoyles 540.00 Hayley C. Lambdin 2,450.00 Kristina R. Hubbs 810.00 Sarah L. Langenderfer 2,450.00 Terry J. Hudepohl 2,450.00 Erica R. Larkin 1,350.00 Jessica R. Hughes 1,944.00 Adam K. Lazar 540.00 Patricia Hutchinson 2,450.00 Lindsay N. Lenhof 405.00 Candace R. James 405.00 April M. Leonard 2,430.00 Alice Jones 2,450.00 Abdine A. Lewis 405.00 Ashley S. Jones 2,450.00 Shanina K. Lige 1,215.00 Kelly M. Jones 405.00 Catherine R. Linger 2,025.00 Shirley L. Jones 1,350.00 Chris L. Lord 1,620.00 Shelrie Jones-Smith 1,080.00 Dominic R. Lovaglio 675.00 Lisa Marie Jones-Warmack 540.00 Lauren Luken Reed 2,450.00 Dagmar Cybel Jovet 945.00 Leslie R. Lyles 270.00 John C. Jung 405.00 Gisele L. Mack 2,450.00 Kathryn Kaminsky 2,430.00 Leah A. Madigan 135.00 Laura Ann Kane 2,450.00 Elinore Malloy 2,450.00 Dana E. Kauffmann 1,350.00 Carol Ann Mannix 1,620.00 Kathleen Ploy Keener 270.00 Joy Marino 405.00 Kristen M. Keller 2,430.00 Jeffrey J. Martin 540.00 Lyndsay Kelly 2,160.00 Joseph L. Martin Jr. 1,755.00 Michelle R. Kennedy 405.00 Lauren E. Martin 1,350.00 Erin M. Kenney 270.00 Greg C. Maupin 405.00 Richard Kerkhoff 2,160.00 Angela Szabo Mazzei 2,450.00 Kathryn Kinzeler 675.00 Lynn McCabe 1,620.00 Tyler C. Knecht 945.00 Sonya Renee McCoy 1,485.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Ashley L. McDade 2,450.00 Charles Michael O'Keefe 2,450.00 Tania A. McDermott 270.00 Todd E. O'Neal 270.00 Charity A. McFerron 405.00 Elizabeth M. Ormsby 270.00 Marcus T. McGhee 1,080.00 Jodie Owens 270.00 Michael P. McGowan 270.00 Marchelle K. Owens 1,890.00 Megan E. McGraw 1,620.00 Pamela M. Owens 540.00 Sara C. McGuire-Jay 810.00 Phyllis E. Parrish 2,450.00 Brian J. Meeron 405.00 Tyler Payne 1,620.00 Deborah N. Merz 2,450.00 Brenda M. Peabody 1,620.00 Mackenzie J. Metcalf 135.00 John J. Peltier 675.00 Constance J. Meyer 270.00 Jeremy D. Pflug 2,450.00 Joan M. Midgley 2,450.00 Leah M. Phillips 2,450.00 Dennis M. Miles 540.00 Andrita J. Pickens 2,450.00 Allison C. Miller 1,080.00 Alix Pitra 270.00 Brian C. Miller 810.00 Yolanda Plair-Franklin 675.00 Linda J. Miller 135.00 Marjorie D. Platt 270.00 Christopher Mobley 1,755.00 Janice Pleimann 405.00 Alexandra K. Mondini 270.00 Sam Pogoni 135.00 Marlene P. Montgomery 135.00 Christopher L. Radel 2,160.00 Monica K. Montgomery 2,450.00 Marilyn D. Ray 405.00 Barbara M. Morelock 270.00 Sara E. Redman 135.00 Ashley Nicole Thomas Morgan 270.00 Stephanie D. Reed 540.00 Bonnie Mortimer 135.00 Sanita C. Richardson 675.00 Robin E. Morton 1,485.00 Stephen G. Richardson 405.00 Michael L. Murphy 810.00 Rebecca L. Richmond 270.00 Alexandra R. Naim 1,080.00 Jenna M. Riehle 1,620.00 Priyanka N. Nair 1,890.00 Stephanie M. Ries 945.00 Suzanne E. Nall 432.00 Melissa Riggs 675.00 Moussa Ndiaye 675.00 Jeremiah S. Riordan 135.00 LaVaugn J. Neal 540.00 Elizabeth A. Roark 2,450.00 Samantha T. Nichols 1,755.00 Loretta M. Roberson 2,450.00 Kathy E. Noland 135.00 Nicole A. Roberts 1,080.00 William S. Norman 810.00 Jeffrey J. Roddy 405.00 Richard L. Notter III 270.00 Pamela J. Roehling 945.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Jasmine F. Rollins 1,215.00 Ashley N. Storch 1,080.00 Rachel N. Roman 675.00 Laura M. Sublett 405.00 Carla M. Romanos 270.00 Katelyn A. Sullivan 675.00 Scott T. Rooksberry 2,450.00 Brian R. Sweeney 270.00 William J. Ruesink 540.00 Alexandra N. Swigart 1,620.00 Susan M. Ruhe-Hallquist 1,350.00 Bradley L. Tamplin Jr. 540.00 Anna M. Russell 405.00 Armand F. Tatum Jr. 2,450.00 Jennifer Sabatelli 1,890.00 Blake A. Taylor 270.00 Jana D. Sahr 270.00 Scott M. Terry 405.00 Melanie S. Sari 2,092.50 Elizabeth Neil Thelen 270.00 Mackenzie E. Schimizze 405.00 Ryan J. Thelen 945.00 Susan B. Schneider 405.00 Elizabeth I. Thomas 540.00 Janine M. Schorsch 2,450.00 John W. Thomas III 540.00 Darla J. Sears 2,430.00 Sabra W. Thomas 432.00 Joseph E. Seiler 2,430.00 Tesheia Thomas 2,025.00 Mary E. Shannon 2,450.00 April A. Thompson 2,025.00 Shonna M. Shinn 810.00 Mark A. Thompson 2,430.00 Holly M. Simkonis 2,430.00 Kathleen M. Thorman 675.00 Julieta M. Simms 810.00 Christina E. Tierney 2,450.00 Roberta A. Sims 2,450.00 Aimee N. Timmers 1,080.00 Julie A. Skidmore 2,430.00 Kimberly L. Todd 540.00 Antonio L. Smith 540.00 Ashley Toney 540.00 Brad Smith 540.00 Kimberly A. Traylor-Lowe 540.00 Delores J. Smith 1,890.00 Lori A. Tribble-Davis 1,890.00 Dolores Smith 2,450.00 Andrew W. Truty 945.00 Jeanna R. Smith 675.00 Sean C. Tulley 135.00 Jennifer M. Smith 1,350.00 Amy L. Turner 2,450.00 Laurie K. Smith 1,080.00 Jae Lee Turner 459.00 Sarah A. Smith-Polderman 135.00 Jongi Turney 1,755.00 Christina L. Soucek 2,450.00 Anne Marie Ughrin 459.00 Aaron C. Southworth 1,080.00 Matthew J. Vale 135.00 Kellie S. Steele 540.00 Diane Gleason Valentine 2,160.00 Peter S. Stefanou 405.00 William R. Valenzano 135.00 Samantha N. Stephenson 675.00 Kathryn Bravard Vessey 2,450.00

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G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.) 2nd Qtr. Overload Pay (cont.) Tim Vilski 405.00 Laura E. Wilder 270.00 Jeannette C. Voet 1,620.00 Kathleen J. Wilke 270.00 Casey S. Volz 1,215.00 Amber N. Williams 2,450.00 Kimberly J. Von Bargen 810.00 Seth L. Williams 270.00 Cynthia L. Wallace 1,080.00 Sonya R. Williams 1,215.00 Karen Lee Waltermire 135.00 Heather M. Willins 540.00 Laura A. Waltz 1,080.00 Kinah A. Willis 2,430.00 Drewe Warndorff 270.00 Mary Wineberg 1,080.00 Laura A. Wasem 135.00 Bradley L. Winterhalter 1,350.00 Diane E. Washington-Turner 1,350.00 Lindsey Lauren Wittich 270.00 Melissa M. Wasson 1,215.00 Dawn S. Wolfe 405.00 Erica P. Watson 1,620.00 Lauren Wood 270.00 Aiesha A. White 1,485.00 Heather Woodyard-Neiger 135.00 Bonita K. White 270.00 Michelle E. Wright 1,890.00 Lisa M. Whitehead 1,215.00 Max A. Wuesthoff 1,080.00 Christine A. Wickemeier 270.00 Gabrielle A. Yancey 540.00 Wayne Wiggins 135.00 Travis N. Yeager 1,944.00 Patrick Wilde 1,890.00 Mary E. Zins 2,450.00

Teacher - $36.18 per hour (extended employment rate)

Home Instruction Coordinator – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 95 hours Cynthia Y. Lockett-Nelson*

AP Blended Learning Program Planning – 40 hours except as indicated

Nicoele Christmon 30 hrs Kraig S. Hoover Brandon M. Ogilby Kevin Curran Clinton J. McElroy Tiffany N. Stanton 34 hrs

After School Dance Lessons – S.C.P.A. – (Ferguson Grant) - 36 hours

Sara Elizabeth Swinehart*

After School Support for Band Students – S.C.P.A. – (Fund 19) - 35 hours Raymond Black*

After School Support for Primary Musicals and Music Lessons – S.C.P.A. – (Fund 19) - 35 hours

Tatiana A. Godfrey*

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

After School Choir Lessons – S.C.P.A. – (Ferguson Grant) - 30 hours Trisha R. Winland*

Preschool PD Prep – Early Childhood – (Head Start) – 20 hours

R. Glenn Calhoun* Ryan P. Casey* Teacher - Tutor - $29.50 per hour (extended employment rate)

ELP Tutor – South Avondale – (SWP) – hours as indicated Monique N. Bush* 15 hours Michelle A. Langford* 50 hours Angenique C. Clifton* 50 hours Nicole N. Williams* 15 hours

After School Tutor – Sayler Park – (SWP) – 20 hours

Nancy R. Hodges*

AP Blended Learning Help Sessions – 40 hours Nicoele Christmon Kraig S. Hoover Brandon M. Ogilby Kevin Curran Clinton J. McElroy Tiffany N. Stanton

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

William B. Blaes 50 hours James R. Compton 41 hours Anna Grace Colyer 27 hours

In Board proceedings of January 9, 2017, an additional assignment was approved for Cynthia Lockett-Nelson as a home instructor for 95 hours. This action should be rescinded.

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. Edward Dale Paraprofessional January 1 Annette Meltebrink Paraprofessional June 1

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) 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. Denisha Brown Sub Food Service Helper Personal Reasons January 1 Robert Davis Paraprofessional Personal Reasons November 14 Christopher Peeks Paraprofessional Personal Reasons December 11 Yolanda Robinson Student Data Coordinator Personal Reasons January 13 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 (*). Custodian 1 (Classified) Ernest Ceasar $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Ave. January 30 Joshua Lyles $1152.23 bwk. Iowa Ave. January 24 Support Specialist (Classified) Sandy Dyson $15.07 hr. A2E January 24 Paraprofessional (Unclassified) Robert Rachel $15.24 hr. Gamble Montessori February 6 Dwight Richardson $15.24 hr. Aiken January 24 Charles Williams $14.83 hr. Hartwell January 24 Security Assistant 1(Unclassified) Sanaa Kidd $12.69 hr. Dater High January 24 Substitute Security Assistant 1 Charles Martin Jr. $12.69 hr. Various January 24 Clerical Substitute 2 Sharon Becker $14.04 hr. Various January 24 Substitute Food Service Helper Tania Harmon* 10.74 hr. Various January 24 Patti Jordan* 10.74 hr. Various January 24 Ejuan Randolph* 10.74 hr. Various January 24 Trinisha Steele* 10.74 hr. Various January 24 Myretta Trimble* 10.74 hr. Various January 24

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) D. CHANGE IN TITLE (Indicates a change in title, but not considered a promotion or salary change.) The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in title for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is January 24, 2017. Blended Learning Coordinator Ashley Ogletree Information and Technology Management 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 (*). Effective date is January 24, 2017. Payroll and Human Resources Software Systems Manager Kelly K. Halpin Interim Payroll and Human Resources Software Systems Manager Food Service Helper (Classified) From Mon’Tierre Allen* $13.58 hr. Douglass Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Deshawn Ashley* $13.58 hr. SCPA Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Carissa Clay* $13.58 hr. Western Hills Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Johnita Dukes* $13.58 hr. Woodward Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Phillip Forte* $13.58 hr. Chase Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Lesha Helton* $13.58 hr. Riverview East Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Steven Messer* $13.58 hr. Mt. Washington Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Marissa Moerlein* $13.58 hr. Western Hills Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Carolyn Rumke* $13.58 hr. Roselawn Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Christopher Scott* $13.58 hr. Dater High Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Yvonnie Steele* $13.58 hr. Bond Hill Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 Filson Webber* $13.58 hr. Shroder Sub Food Serv Helper $10.74 hr. January 23 In the Board Proceedings of January 9, 2017, a change in status was approved for Carol Smith, Intermediate Accounting Technician, effective January 10, 2017. This should be corrected to read February 19, 2017, at the salary of $1593.33 bi-weekly.

RECOMMENDATION 3 –DECLARATION OF URGENT NECESSITY AT SPENCER EDUCATION CENTER

The Superintendent recommends the Declaration of Urgent Necessity per the provisions of Section 3313.46 Ohio Revised Code to waive the requirements of formal bidding and allow the administration to award purchase orders for the renovation of the Spencer Education Center.

Mary A. Ronan Superintendent of Schools

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RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.) Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Minera seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved. Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Absent: Member Hoffman (1) Noes: None President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DONATIONS II. AWARD OF GRANTS III. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT(S) IV. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AGREEMENTS V. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS VI. TRANSFER OF FUNDS VII. PAYMENTS VIII. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

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

Donor Amount Location Funding Source & Description

(A.) Anonymous $5,000.00 School for Creative and

Performing Arts Fund 018 – Public School

Support Purpose: To be used for the operating budget of SCPA’s External Relations Officer. (B.) R. Schnelle Bldrs LLC $500.00 Rockdale Academy Fund 300 – Student

Activities

Purpose: To be used for the funding of the Girls with Pearls program at Rockdale Academy.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

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.) The Taft Museum of Art $250.00 Aiken New Tech High School

Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for art supplies. (B.) Korean Education Center $1,000.00 Gamble Montessori High

School Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used for the enrichment of Korean Language classes and cultural events at Gamble Montessori High School. (C.) The Greater Cincinnati Foundation $1,000.00 Taft (Information

Technology High School Fund 019 – Other Grants

Purpose: To be used to purchase a 3D printer for a high school classroom serving 9-12 graders at Taft I.T. High School. (D.) Ohio Department of Education $616,000.00 Early Childhood Fund 439 – Public School

Preschool Purpose: Additional allocation for the Early Childhood Education Grant.

III. 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

Human Resources (A.) Alexandra Wagner $5,000.00 $13,000.00 11/28/2016-5/31/2017 General Fund Purpose: to provide consulting services to aide in data processing for the HR software conversion.

IV. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AGREEMENTS That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with the City of Cincinnati and the following Firms:

Agreement Years of Agreement

Estimated Annual Revenue

Estimated Total Agreement Revenue

(A.) Abington Race & Pleasant, LLC 12-year $66,990.67 $803,888.05 Description: improvements made to real property located at 33 Green Street, 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529, 1531, 1533-1535 Race Street, 1530-1532 Pleasant Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of the upper floors of the buildings thereon into approximately 50 residential rental units. (B.) ARP Commercial, LLC 12-year $8,947.63 $107,371.54 Description: improvements made to real property located at 33 Green Street, 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529, 1531, 1535 Race Street, 1532 Pleasant Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of a portion of the buildings on the property into commercial space.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.)

(C.) BAM Realty Group, LLC 12-years $17,933.01 $215,196.13 Description: improvements made to real property located at 4426 Brazee Street, Cincinnati, OH 45209, in connection with the renovation of a Gold or Platinum standards (D.) OTR Holding Inc. 12-years $113,498.95 $1,361,987.43 Description: improvements made to real property located at 1425-1437 Vine Street and 5 West 15th Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati in connection with the remodeling of existing buildings into commercial space

V. BOARD ASSIGNMENT That the following be assigned to attend the meeting indicated. Expenses are to be paid from the Board Member Service Fund.

Eve Bolton Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference

Columbus, OH – November 13-16, 2016

Carolyn Jones Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference

Columbus, OH – November 13-16, 2016

VI. TRANSFER OF FUNDS That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer funds to the following accounts:

From Account To Account Amount Not to Exceed

(A.) Fund 10-Classroom Facilities Fund 3-Permanent Improvements $623,484.69

Purpose: To provide the necessary upgrades to the Spencer Education Center building to open the building in the fall of 2017.

VII. 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.) Teach for America $30,000.00 General Fund Purpose: the third of three payments for the development of a principal pipeline for the distsrict. (B.) Bureau of Worker’s Compensation $37,716.00 General Fund Purpose: the true-up to reconcile the BWC 2016 premium that was estimated and paid to date to the actual 2016 payroll.

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER (cont.) VIII. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund:

AUXILIARY / 401 (A.) Printer Supplies

Ace Products St. Joseph School $ 26,227.94 Explanation – Supplies to support upkeep of school printers

(B.) Technology

Apple Computer Inc. Seven Hills Upper $ 31,395.00 Explanation – MacBook Air laptops for student used at Seven Hills grades 9th-12th in the computer programming department and library.

(C.) Math Materials

Houghton Mifflin Co. Inc. Guardian Angels $ 30,315,.86 Explanation – Go Math Hybrid Student Resources print/digital for students at Guardians grades k-5th. 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, Jones, Minera, Nelms, President Copeland-Dansby (6) Absent: Member Hoffman (1) Noes: None President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

INQUIRIES/UPDATES Upcoming events: ECC & CPS are using social media for Withrow High School at #westandtogether. Milford High School reached out and their students, staff will be wearing orange and black for support. Huge game with Walnut Hills High School and Withrow High School located at Cincinnati State. We encourage everyone attending the game to wear orange and black.

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ASSIGNMENTS Please note the following assignments: 1. Board Members – bring approval to organize an AD HOC Committee to develop a legislative platform to bring back to the

board. 2. Public Affairs & Administration – provide a booklet or packet talking about the great things happening in CPS. These will

be handed out to Lobbying Representatives. Will need at least 8 copies. 3. Administration – commit to a discussion for developing initiative for Community Learning Centers for High Schools

beyond the traditional model we currenting use. 4. Face Team - talk with leadership, Mr. Daniels to have a better understanding of what Community Learning Centers in the

High Schools are currently doing. Get a list of all Community Learning Center and where their located.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner Treasurer/CFO

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