Cincinnati City Public Schools, OH

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee is holding a work session to establish its objectives for fiscal year 2027. The committee will also review its meeting schedule and upcoming workplan for the 2027 fiscal year.

• FY 2027 Audit Committee Goals
• FY 2027 Audit Committee Meeting Schedule and Workplan

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati City Public Schools Board will hold its business meeting, hearing presentations on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) report card and a fiscal precaution plan. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on cybersecurity policy, alcohol waivers, and transportation subsidies, among other items.

• ODEW Report Card presentation for 2025-26 school year
• ODEW Fiscal Precaution Plan presentation by Treasurer Gustin
• Resolution adopting new Board Policy 7540.08 on Cybersecurity
• Resolutions requesting alcohol use waivers for Clark Montessori High School and Hyde Park School events
• Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2026-2027

Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will discuss the implementation plan for the 2026-30 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding multi-tiered systems of supports, school culture, and chronic absenteeism.

• Implementation Plan of the 2026-30 Strategic Plan
• Presentation on Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Positive School Culture
• Discussion on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
• Discussion on Chronic Absenteeism

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, state and federal grants, transportation costing, and the FY28 budget process. The agenda includes updates on the strategic plan and a kickoff for a financial precaution workbook project.

• Monthly financial reports by Kevin Ashley, Director of Financial Reporting & Transparency
• State and federal grants update by Nan Hagood, Manager
• Transportation costing update by Liz Martin, Assistant Treasurer
• FY28 budget process discussion
• Financial Precaution Workbook Project kickoff

Board Business Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss district updates including enrollment, autistic classrooms, and the Fairview German Language School. The meeting also includes resolutions for 2026–2027 school year bus stops and student transportation subsidies.

• Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for the 2026–2027 school year
• Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation
• Updates on district enrollment and autistic classrooms
• Fairview German Language School update
• Bramble presentation

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will review several ongoing policy discussions regarding student discipline and school relationships. The meeting also includes a discussion on the financial impact of open enrollment.

• Policy 5113.03: High Schools of Choice Intra-District Enrollment Program
• Policy 5610: Removal, Suspension, Expulsion, and Permanent Exclusion of Students
• Policy 5610.02: In School Discipline
• Policy 5820.01: School Board Voice / Student
• Policy 9140: School Relationships with Parents, Guardians and Caregivers

Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati City Public Schools Board is holding a business meeting with presentations on the strategic plan, instructional plan, professional development, and the budget and three-year forecast. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, committee reports, a resolution on student transportation subsidies, and the superintendent's recommendations. Public comment is scheduled.

• Budget and Three-Year Forecast presentation by Treasurer Gustin
• Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2026-2027
• Strategic Plan Update by Superintendent Murphy
• Instructional Plan presentation by Kathy Wright
• Approval of minutes from July 27, August 3, and August 3 business meetings

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports for July 2026, state and federal grants, semi-annual investment reports, the budget and three-year forecast, and development of a popular annual financial report. Treasurer Gustin will lead a continuing district financial discussion. The agenda is routine financial oversight with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Monthly Financial Reports July 2026 presented by Kevin Ashley
• State and Federal Grants update by Nan Hagood
• Semi-Annual Investment Reports by Kevin Ashley
• Budget and Three Year Forecast by Kevin Ashley
• Continuing District Financial Discussion led by Treasurer Gustin

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will discuss and potentially revise several district policies, including those on high school choice enrollment, student records, discipline, and food service. The committee will also consider an alcohol waiver for a school centennial celebration and hear a presentation on student dining services policy updates.

• Alcohol waiver for fundraising celebrations at Cheviot Elementary School – Gifted Academy (100 Years Centennial)
• Continued discussion of Policy 5113.03 - High Schools of Choice Entra-District Enrollment Program
• Continued discussion of Policy 8330 – Student Records
• New business: Presentation on Student Dining Services Board Policy Updates by Director Jessica Shelly
• New business: Policies 8520 (Food Service for Needy Children), 8525 (Good Food Purchasing), 8530 (Lunchrooms), and 8540 (Lunchroom Package Inspection)

Board Business Meeting

The Board will discuss the rescission of a resolution to impose an additional 0.75% income tax. Other business includes reviewing the FY27 internal audit plan and the Ohio Report Card component overview.

• Motion to rescind resolution for an additional 0.75% school district income tax
• FY27 Chief Audit Executive Goals and Internal Audit Plan
• Ohio Report Card Component Overview presentation
• Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2026-2027
• Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for 2026-2027

Special Public Board Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will vote on resolutions to proceed with submitting a 7.0‑mill and an 8.0‑mill property tax levy, and to propose a 0.75% school district income tax. A public hearing will be held for guests and community input. An update on concerns at the Fairview‑Clifton German Language School will also be presented.

• Resolution to proceed with submission of an additional 7.0‑mill property tax levy
• Resolution to proceed with submission of an additional 8.0‑mill property tax levy
• Resolution proposing and submitting a 0.75% school district income tax question to voters
• Public hearing for guests and community members
• Update on Fairview – Clifton German Language School concerns

Audit Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss FY 2027 audit committee goals and the FY 2027 internal audit plan. It will review the Chief Audit Executive's goals, the status of past internal audit recommendations, and the audit committee dashboard. The meeting also includes a levy and financial discussion featuring monthly financial reports for April‑June 2026 and recent credit rating documents.

• FY 2027 Audit Committee Goals (document attached)
• FY 2027 Internal Audit Plan presentation (PDF)
• Chief Audit Executive Goals 2026‑27 (PDF)
• Status of Past Internal Audit Recommendations – draft review (PDF)
• Levy and Financial Discussion with April‑June 2026 financial reports and credit rating documents

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The committee will review monthly financial reports and the 2026-27 Budget. The meeting includes updates on state and federal grants, transportation, and the strategic plan's financial models.

• 2026-27 Budget discussion
• Monthly Financial Reports for June 2026
• Facilities Maintenance Plan Review
• CPS Strategic Plan Update regarding financial models
• Popular Annual Financial Report development

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Amended Appropriation Resolution and the FY27 General Fund Operating Budget. The board will also consider resolutions to submit new property tax levies and a school district income tax question to voters.

• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Amended Appropriation Resolution
• FY27 General Fund Operating Budget
• Resolution to submit 7.0 mill property tax levy
• Resolution to submit 8.0 mill property tax levy
• Resolution to submit 0.75% school district income tax

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution and budget. The board will also discuss and vote on resolutions to levy additional property taxes (7 and 8 mills) and a $74 million earned income tax levy for current operating expenses. Other items include a public hearing, strategic plan update, and continued discussion on naming middle schools.

• Vote on FY2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution
• Vote on FY2025-2026 Final Annual Appropriation Resolution
• Proposed 7-mill additional property tax levy resolution
• Proposed 8-mill additional property tax levy resolution
• Proposed $74 million earned income tax levy resolution

SPECIAL PUBLIC JOINT MEETING JOINT MEETING with Cincinnati Public School Board Members and Cincinnati City Council’s Youth and Human Services Committee

The Cincinnati Public School Board and City Council's Youth and Human Services Committee are holding a special joint meeting to hear three presentations: from Hamilton County Juvenile Court on keeping kids and families safe, from the Department of Transportation & Engineering on traffic calming near schools, and from the Department of Health on an update to the Cincinnati Safe Routes to School Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Kari Bloom on keeping kids, families, and community safe
• Presentation on traffic calming near schools by Greg Long (Interim Director, DOTE) and Melissa McVay (Senior City Planner)
• Presentation on the Cincinnati Safe Routes to School Plan update by Tiffany White and Scott Dean from the Department of Health

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports and state and federal grants. Members will discuss levy recommendations, annual appropriations resolutions, and budget and strategic plan updates.

• Annual Appropriations Resolutions
• Levy Discussion and Recommendation
• Monthly Financial Reports for May 2026
• Budget Update
• Transportation Discussion

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools board will hear presentations on the FY 2026-2027 budget and a potential levy, along with a strategic plan update. The meeting also includes a public hearing, announcements, and consent items such as appointing Treasurer Michael Gustin to the Tax Incentive Review Commission.

• FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation by Superintendent and Treasurer
• Levy Discussion by Superintendent and Treasurer
• Strategic Plan Update by Superintendent
• Resolution appointing Treasurer Michael Gustin to the Tax Incentive Review Commission
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports, superintendent recommendations, and treasurer's report

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on several school board policies, including the High Schools of Choice intra-district enrollment program. Other topics include student records, community learning centers, immunization requirements, and parent/guardian relationships. The board also considers enrollment procedures for capacity limits at SCPA and Walnut Hills.

• Continued discussion on Policy 5113.03 – High Schools of Choice Intra-District Enrollment Program
• Review of Policy 8330 – Student Records
• New business: Enrollment procedures for capacity limits at SCPA and Walnut Hills
• Policy 5320 – Immunization, prompted by news article on vaccination rates
• Policy 9140 – School Relationships with Parents, Guardians and Caregivers

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear a presentation on the FY 2026-2027 budget from Superintendent Murphy and Treasurer Gustin, and vote on a resolution accepting tax levies certified to the county auditor. The board will also discuss proposed House Bill 561 regarding childhood vaccinations and consider several consent agenda items, including resolutions on preschool board representatives, transportation subsidies, and an alcohol waiver for the School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

• FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation by Superintendent Murphy and Treasurer Gustin
• Resolution accepting tax amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission and certifying levies to the county auditor
• Resolution nominating Ross Meyer and Patti Nagelkirk as Cincinnati Public Schools Preschool Expansion Organization Board representatives
• Resolution requesting an alcohol use waiver at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts for a Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra event
• Discussion of proposed House Bill 561 regarding state law and required childhood vaccinations

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will consider a resolution to accept tax rates and authorize levies, and hear administration suggestions for meeting the district's financial needs from FY27 through FY31. Items also include monthly financial reports, updates on state and federal grants, and KPI updates. The committee will also discuss school site capacity, enrollment, and per-school costs.

• Resolution accepting tax rates and authorizing levies for certification to the county auditor
• Administration suggestions for meeting financial needs from FY27 through FY31
• Monthly Financial Reports for April 2026
• Updates on State and Federal Grants
• School site capacity, enrollment, and per-school/per-student costs and transportation expenses

Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on monitoring Guardrail 4 – Equitable Resourcing, presented by Mike Turner. The committee will also recess into executive session to discuss employment of a public employee. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Presentation by Mike Turner on monitoring Guardrail 4 – Equitable Resourcing
• Executive session to discuss employment of a public employee or official
• Meeting held at Rosa E. Blackwell Interactive Learning Center with Zoom option
• Agenda and supporting document (Guardrail 4 Equitable Resourcing.pdf) available online

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on several existing policies, including High Schools of Choice, Community Learning Centers, Student Records, and Local School Decision Making Committees. The committee also considers an alcohol waiver for the SCPA/Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Summermusik 2026 event and new business on a Student School Board/Voice policy. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes.

• Alcohol waiver request for The School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) – Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Summermusik 2026
• Continued discussion of Policy 5113.03 – High Schools of Choice Intra-District Enrollment Program
• Continued discussion of Policy 7500 – Community Learning Centers and Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities and Property
• Continued discussion of Policy 8330 – Student Records (redline draft provided)
• New business: Policy 5820.01 – Student Involvement in School Board Decision Making

Board Business Meeting

The board will hear presentations on the FY27 Code of Conduct, KidFuture CPS update, strategic plan, and budget. They will then vote on a consent agenda that includes resolutions on transportation subsidies and an audit evaluation, along with minutes and reports. The meeting also includes recognition of valedictorians and salutatorians, and a public hearing.

• Presentation and discussion of FY27 Code of Conduct
• Budget update for upcoming fiscal year
• Resolution approving transportation subsidies (Payment in Lieu of Transportation) for eligible students
• Resolution completing evaluation of Chief Audit Executive Lauren Haverkos
• KidFuture CPS program update

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will review the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), an IT audit on FOCUS user access, and an agile auditing sub-report on overtime. Members will also evaluate FY2026 audit committee goals and go into executive session on employment and safety matters. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

• FY25 financial audit (ACFR) review
• IT Audit: FOCUS User Access report
• Agile Auditing Sub-Report 4: Overtime
• FY2026 Audit Committee Goals evaluation
• Executive session for employment of a public employee and safety matters

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a budget vote and hear a budget update from the Superintendent and Treasurer. The board will also consider amending Board Policy 5201 on truancy, and vote on a consent agenda including resolutions on an alcohol waiver for Kilgour Elementary, personnel files, confidentiality, and transportation subsidies.

• Budget vote (Section G) with attached high-priority budget items and staffing summaries
• Resolution amending Board Policy 5201 on truancy (Section H)
• Resolution requesting alcohol-use waiver for Kilgour Elementary School PTA event (Section L-1)
• Resolution amending Board Policy 8320 – Personnel Files (Section L-2)
• Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2025-2026 (Section L-4)

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports, discuss high-priority budget items and levy timing, and examine building capacity. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer and superintendent.

• Monthly financial reports and quarterly expense report
• High-priority budget items and staffing by school
• Levy timing and type determination for May 2026
• Building capacity review
• Executive session regarding treasurer's report

Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will discuss monitoring reports on three guardrails: third-grade reading, culturally responsive discipline, and chronic absenteeism. An update on the semester bullying report will also be presented. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is focused on presentations and discussion.

• Monitoring – Guardrail 1 – Third Grade Reading
• Monitoring – Guardrail 2 – Culturally Responsive Discipline
• Monitoring – Guardrail 3 – Chronic Absenteeism
• Update for Semester Bullying Report

Joint Meeting: Cincinnati Public Schools + City of Cincinnati Youth and Human Services Committee

This joint meeting of Cincinnati Public Schools and the City of Cincinnati Youth and Human Services Committee will hear presentations on several youth-related initiatives: Achieving Change Together (ACT) violence reduction, afterschool programming, the CMAC Football Leadership Conference, and traffic calming improvements adjacent to schools. A ten-minute public hearing will be held.

• Presentation on Achieving Change Together (ACT) for Cincy by City Manager Sheryl Long and Violence Reduction Manager Kait Bell
• Presentation on Afterschool Programming by CPS Assistant Superintendent Amy Randolph
• Presentation on the CMAC Football Leadership Conference
• Presentation on Traffic Calming Improvements Adjacent to Schools by Greg Long, Director of DOTE
• Public hearing (10 minutes)

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will discuss revisions to several district policies, including truancy (5201), grading (5421), and local school decision-making (9142). They will also consider an alcohol waiver for the Kilgour Annual Carnival and review standing policies on personnel files, student records, and confidentiality. New business items include Community Learning Centers, school foundations and donations, and high schools of choice enrollment.

• Alcohol waiver request for Kilgour Annual Carnival by Libby Frank of Kilgour PTA
• Continued discussion of Policy 9142 (Local School Decision Making Committee / PTO Engagement)
• Continued discussion of Policy 5201 (Truancy) and Policy 5421 (Grading)
• Standing review of Policy 8320 (Personnel Files), 8330 (Student Records), and 8350 (Confidentiality)
• New business on Community Learning Centers, school foundations/donations, and high schools of choice enrollment