Cincinnati Public Schools public meetings in 2020
65 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will receive updates on the treasurer's financial report, the government liaison report, and a proposed FY22 budget development process. The committee will conduct its annual review of all contracts totaling $200,000, including school site contracts and COVID-related contract cuts, extensions, or pauses. Additionally, the committee will discuss the status of five transportation vendor contracts during COVID and plans for the annual tax budget hearing.
- Annual review of all contracts totaling $200,000 (school site contracts summary)
- Status update on FY 2021 COVID-related contract cuts, extensions, or pauses
- Discussion of five transportation vendor contracts during COVID, including length and renegotiation
- Proposal for new budget cycle (FY22 Budget Development Process)
- Workforce Development Council budget for 2020-2021
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee will discuss collaboration with Children's Hospital, distributing funded PPE to families, student safety on buses, and emergency communication. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and review.
- Collaboration with Children's Hospital to 'learn faster'
- Distributing funded PPE to families – presented by Sarah Trimble Oliver
- Student safety on buses – presented by Sarah Trimble Oliver
- Emergency communication – presented by Krista Boyle
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider adopting a new Anti-Racism Policy (2256) and amending several technology-related policies. The board will also hear presentations on athletics and safety planning, and vote on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 2256 – Anti-Racism Policy
- Resolutions amending policies on student/staff network use and electronic devices
- Presentation on Athletics by Assistant Superintendent Shauna Murphy
- Safety Planning Update from Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Superintendent's Recommendations and Treasurer's Report for roll call vote
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider a resolution urging the state to classify teachers and school personnel as essential persons for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The board will also vote on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amended appropriations. Presentations include a safety planning update and a financial reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
- Resolution urging state to prioritize teachers and school personnel for COVID-19 vaccination
- Fiscal Year 2020-2021 amended appropriations resolution
- Safety planning update from Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award presentation
- Superintendent's recommendations and Treasurer's report requiring roll call votes
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on staff and student network/internet use policies, an anti-racism policy draft, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Other business includes policies on district-owned equipment and electronic communication devices. A public hearing is also scheduled.
- Policy 7504.04 – Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety continued discussion
- Policy 7540.03 – Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
- Continued review of Anti-Racism Policy (draft 2255)
- Discussion of Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Policy 7550 Use of District Owned Equipment and 7550.01 Use of Electronic Communication Devices
Student Achievement Committee Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools is holding a virtual meeting to receive updates on graduation, student services and IEPs, achievement of subgroups, and the superintendent's mid-year progress. The agenda consists of informational presentations and a public hearing period, with no major decisions or actions proposed.
- Graduation update for 2020
- Presentation on students with disabilities and IEP update
- Achievement of subgroups update
- Superintendent mid-year progress update
Board Business Meeting
The Board will hear presentations on a Gallup employee survey and safety planning. Resolutions include requesting authority for a modified tax budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and completing the evaluation of Superintendent Catherine Laura Mitchell. The board will also continue reviewing a draft anti-racism policy. Action items include roll call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution to file a modified tax budget for 2020/2021 fiscal year
- Resolution to complete evaluation of Superintendent Catherine Laura Mitchell
- Continued review of draft Anti-Racism Policy
- Presentation on Gallup Employee Survey by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
- Safety Planning Update by Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver
Board Business Meeting
The board will hear presentations on the five-year forecast, FY2021 general fund operating budget, student enrollment projections, and a COVID safety update. It will vote on resolutions approving the forecast and budget, amending appropriations, reappointing audit committee members, and supporting Ohio Senate Bill 358 for COVID relief. The board will also continue discussion on an anti-racism policy.
- Resolution approving the Five-Year Forecast
- Resolution approving the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget
- Resolution supporting Ohio Senate Bill 358 for COVID-19 relief to school districts
- Presentation on COVID Safety Planning Update
- Continued discussion on Anti-Racism Policy
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee will discuss the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on Nov 23, review a budget/forecast overview for FY21 from Treasurer Jennifer Wagner including a public hearing budget document, and hold a public Q&A session. The COVID-19 impact on finances is also addressed in an attached document.
- Review of agenda for Nov 23, 2020 regular meeting
- Budget/forecast overview for FY21 (Treasurer Jennifer Wagner)
- FY21 public hearing budget document (fin 11-20-2020 FY21 Public Hearing Budget.pdf)
- COVID-19 financial impact document (UE_Finance_11-20-2020_COVID-19.pdf)
- Public interactive Q&A session
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the financial impact of COVID-19 on the district's Five-Year Forecast and reconsider the CPS Strategic Plan's third year. They will also review established cuts, pauses, repurposes, and revenue assumptions for the current FY2021 budget, along with a fair funding update, treasurer's monthly reports including October financials and COPS debt issuance, transportation ridership and contract status, and audit committee reappointments.
- Update on fair funding from Kearney and Glover, with a legislative report for November 2020
- Treasurer's monthly reports: FY21 October financial reports and 2018 Certificates of Participation debt issuance
- Current total usage for transportation: ridership, resource holding costs, and contract status
- Preview and discussion of the Five-Year Forecast with focus on COVID-19 financial impact and reconsideration of the CPS Strategic Plan's third year
- Established cuts, pauses, repurposes, and revenue assumptions for FY2021, including FY20 budget update
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider several resolutions, including endorsing the Fair School Funding Plan and urging the 133rd General Assembly to act. It will also appoint a representative to the Ohio School Boards Association Board of Trustees and authorize a school compensation agreement with Columbia Township for the Plainville Road Business District TIF parcels. Presentations on the district's five‑year financial forecast and COVID safety planning will be given, followed by the superintendent and treasurer reports.
- Resolution to endorse the Fair School Funding Plan (Senate Companion Bill to Substitute H.B. 305)
- Resolution to appoint a representative to the Ohio School Boards Association Board of Trustees
- Resolution authorizing school compensation agreement with Columbia Township (Plainville Road Business District – TIF parcels)
- Five‑Year Forecast presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- COVID Safety Planning Update presentation by Superintendent Laura Mitchell
Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will receive a presentation regarding COVID safety planning updates. The meeting includes procedural items such as the call to order and roll call.
- COVID safety planning update presented by Laura Mitchell and Sarah Trimble-Oliver
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is holding a business meeting. They will hear presentations on Westside programming, blended learning, and a COVID-19 safety update. The board will discuss an Anti-Racism Policy and consider resolutions honoring Fr. Graham for Preschool Promise service and approving student transportation subsidies. The superintendent and treasurer will present reports and recommendations for action.
- Presentation on Westside Programming
- Blended Learning Update
- COVID-19 Safety Update
- Discussion of Anti-Racism Policy
- Resolution approving student transportation subsidies for 2020-2021
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will receive a COVID-19 safety update from Superintendent Laura Mitchell, consider a resolution honoring Fr. Michael Graham, and vote on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. Committee reports from Audit and Health and Safety will also be presented.
- COVID-19 Safety Update from Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Resolution recognizing Fr. Michael Graham for service as Cincinnati Preschool Promise Board President
- Superintendent's Recommendations (roll call vote)
- Treasurer's Report (roll call vote)
- Audit Committee and Health and Safety Committee reports
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee will discuss a draft racism policy, the 'Mask On' initiative, and sexual abuse/harassment prevention. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2020 via video conference.
- Discussion of draft racism policy (Policy 2255)
- Review of 'Mask On' initiative presentation
- Sexual abuse/harassment prevention education memo
- Other business as needed
October 21, 2020 Audit Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss ODE attendance requirements for distance and blended learning, review the status of benefits audit recommendations, receive an internal audit update, and review financial updates for August and September. The meeting also includes a member reappointment discussion and district update.
- Welcome and member reappointment discussion
- ODE attendance requirements in distance and blended learning models
- Status of benefits audit recommendations
- Internal audit update with status report and implementation status of past recommendations
- August and September financial updates
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education holds a business meeting with presentations on outdoor learning, anti-racism curriculum, and a budget presentation/hearing. The board will also receive a COVID-19 safety update, discuss the Rawson Farm House and anti-racism policy, and vote on resolutions including amending several board policies and appointing a delegate to the OSBA conference. Superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report require roll call votes.
- Budget presentation and hearing
- Anti-Racism Curriculum Update
- COVID-19 Safety Update
- Resolution appointing delegate to Ohio School Boards Association 2020 Capital Conference
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5410 (Promotion, Academic Acceleration, Placement and Retention)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2020-2021 budget presentation, including ongoing adjustments and five-year forecast challenges. The meeting also includes updates on preschool finances, transportation, and an initial review of a growth plan.
- 2020-2021 Budget Presentation
- Cincinnati Preschool Promise / Cincinnati Public Schools Preschool Finances update
- Initial Review of Growth Plan including Withrow Tennis Facility
- Transportation update
- Columbia Township Commercial TIF discussion
Board Business Meeting - WORK SESSION
This is a work session of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board, focused on planning and development rather than formal decisions. Key discussion items include an enrollment update and its budget implications, as well as board governance and internal operations. The board will also recess into executive session to discuss employment of a public employee.
- Enrollment update and growth projections
- Budget implications of enrollment changes
- Community engagement tied to Board Strategic Measure 3.D
- Board governance, roles, and expectations
- Executive session on employment of a public employee or official
October 9, 2020 Student Achievement Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Student Achievement Committee meets virtually to receive updates on curriculum and assessment topics. Items include a follow-up on demographic breakdown of AP course enrollment, updates on gifted testing and MAP assessments during remote learning, kindergarten readiness, and fall 3rd grade ELA Ohio state test results. Graduation data from 2010-2020 will also be presented. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information.
- Follow-up on demographic breakdown of AP course enrollment for 2019-2020
- Update on gifted testing and students with disabilities assessments
- Update on MAP assessments during remote learning
- Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
- Fall 3rd Grade ELA Ohio State Test
October 9, 2020 Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee is reviewing several district policies including an anti-racism draft and student interrogation guidelines. The meeting also includes updates on state testing legislation and responses to COVID-19 related school closures.
- Draft Policy 2255 - Anti-Racism
- State Testing Legislative Update
- Senate Bill 358 discussion
- Policy 5410 - Promotion, Academic, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention
- Policy 5440 - Interrogation of Students
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider a joint resolution with Cincinnati Preschool Promise to address unspent preschool expansion funds. They will also hear a safety update, discuss an anti-racism policy, and vote on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report. Procedural items include approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
- Joint resolution with Cincinnati Preschool Promise on unspent preschool expansion funds (action item)
- Safety update from Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver
- Board discussion on anti-racism policy
- Superintendent recommendations requiring roll-call vote
- Treasurer's report requiring roll-call vote
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will review district operations, including a safety plan update, enrollment figures, and the current budget. The board will also consider two resolutions addressing a shared vision for preschool expansion and the management of unspent preschool funds. These items cover early childhood education funding, district safety protocols, and financial reporting that affect school operations and community resources.
- Resolution declaring a shared vision and plan for preschool expansion
- Joint resolution with Cincinnati Preschool Promise regarding unspent preschool expansion funds
- Presentation on the district safety plan update by Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Enrollment update and budget presentation by district finance leadership
- Roll call votes on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report
Special Public Meeting - CPS/CPP Joint Meeting
Cincinnati Public Schools and Cincinnati Preschool Promise hold a joint special meeting to hear the CPP annual report, an evaluation report, and discuss a shared vision resolution, a carryover spending resolution, and a 2020 levy planning update.
- CPP Annual Report presentation
- Evaluation Report from Innovations
- Shared Vision Resolution discussion
- Carryover Spending Resolution discussion
- 2020 Levy Planning Update
Special Public Board Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a special public meeting to discuss a safety plan update and data review presented by the Superintendent and Chief Strategy Officer. The agenda also includes procedural items such as pledge, roll call, and adjournment.
- Safety plan update and data review presented by Laura Mitchell, Superintendent, and Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Strategy Officer
Finance Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Finance Committee meets virtually to discuss the treasurer's financial update for August 2020, a governmental liaison report on legislative topics, and Cincinnati Preschool Promise finances including a joint resolution on carry-over funds. The committee also addresses the strategic growth plan for Rawson Farm House, a discussion on in-person versus virtual learning models, COVID financial impacts, lessons learned from the pandemic, ongoing budget adjustments, and transportation plans.
- Treasurer financial update with August 2020 data (FY21 budget, COPS spend, appropriations vs encumbrances)
- Governmental liaison report on particular and immediate legislative topics by George Glover and Eric Kearney
- Cincinnati Preschool Promise / CPS preschool finances and joint resolution on carry-over funds
- Strategic growth plan focus on Rawson Farm House
- Strategic discussion on in-person versus virtual learning model
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee will discuss student COVID testing and tracking, HVAC/filtration system upgrades in schools, and transportation/bus safety for reopening. The committee will also hear a presentation from GoVibrant on a schools million step challenge and virtual physical activity sessions, and discuss a "Masks On" student initiative. All items are listed for discussion only; no final decisions are scheduled.
- Student COVID testing and tracking process
- HVAC/filtration systems upgrade in schools
- Transportation/bus safety for school reopening
- GoVibrant presentation on Schools Million Step Challenge and virtual physical activity sessions
- "Masks On" student initiative discussion
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
This agenda contains three 'New Category' items, all labeled 'New Agenda Item' with no descriptions or attachments. The meeting appears to have no substantive business to discuss or decide.
Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will review the final FY21 budget presentation and a safety plan update. The meeting includes committee reports on audit, student achievement, and policy, as well as several proposed resolutions.
- Final FY21 Budget Presentation
- Safety Plan Update and Data Review
- Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Appropriations Resolution
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5200 regarding attendance
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee is reviewing several policy items including attendance and anti-racism. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Golf Manor and task force responses to policy.
- Proposed changes to Policy 5200 – Attendance
- Discussion of Policy 2255 - Anti-Racism
- Review of Task Force Responses to Policy
- Resolution regarding Golf Manor
Student Achievement Committee Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will receive updates on professional development during virtual learning, Advanced Placement expansion, College Credit Plus enrollment, and kindergarten readiness. The committee will also hear an update on the naming of a school and hold a public hearing.
- Professional Development Update / Virtual Learning by Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent
- Advance Placement Expansion by Emily Campbell and Kraig Hoover
- College Credit Plus Enrollment by Kayla Ritter Rickles
- Kindergarten Readiness by Vera Brooks
- Naming of School Update by Pamela Bowers
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with presentations including the FY21 budget update and an employee hotline. Board matters include discussion of COVID-19 reporting processes and school vouchers. The board will take roll call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report.
- FY21 Budget Update presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Board discussion on COVID-19 reporting process
- Voucher discussion under Board Matters
- Superintendent Recommendations - roll call vote (attached PDF)
- Treasurer's Report - roll call vote (attached PDF)
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with routine procedural items, a presentation on the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, and roll-call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.
- Presentation: Cincinnati Preschool Promise update from Executive Director Chara Fisher Jackson
- Roll-call vote on the Superintendent's recommendations
- Roll-call vote on the Treasurer's report
- Approval of minutes from July 30, August 3 special meeting, and August 3 business meeting
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with several action items. A key resolution would allow students to graduate from their home high school if they choose to attend Digital Academy for the 2020-21 school year. The board will also vote on adopting a mask policy to prevent COVID-19 spread and a policy identifying students at risk of not qualifying for a diploma. Committee reports, a superintendent update, and a treasurer's report are also on the agenda.
- Resolution allowing students to graduate from home high school if they attend Digital Academy in 2020-21
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 5321 – requirement to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 5466 – identification of students at risk of not qualifying for a diploma
- Discussion of a Property Tax Workgroup under Board Matters
- Treasurer's report and superintendent's recommendations requiring roll call votes
Student Achievement Committee Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools is meeting via video conference to discuss ACT updates for the 2020-2021 school year, efforts to reduce achievement gaps for English language learners and students with disabilities, adoption of a credit recovery curriculum, and the naming of a school. A public hearing is also scheduled.
- ACT Updates for 2020-2021 School Year
- Efforts to Reduce Gaps for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities
- Credit Recovery Curriculum Adoption
- Naming of a School
- Hearing of the Public
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee will continue discussing new policies on mask requirements (Policy 5321) and anti-racism (Policy 2255). They will also discuss a resolution allowing seniors to graduate from their home high school even if they attend Digital Academy in 2020-2021. A public hearing is included.
- Continued discussion: New Policy 5321 – Requirement to Wear Masks to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- Continued discussion: New Policy 5466 – Identification of Students at Risk of not Qualifying for a High School Diploma
- Discussion: Resolution Allowing Students to Graduate from their Home High School if they Choose to Attend Digital Academy for 2020-2021
- Continued discussion: Policy 2255 – Anti Racism
- Hearing of the Public
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear a school reopening plan update from the Performance Leadership Team and vote on several resolutions, including emergency purchases for reopening due to COVID-19, amending graduation requirements, and adopting a new policy for at-risk students. Committee reports and the superintendent's and treasurer's reports are also on the agenda.
- School Re-Opening Plan Update presentation
- Resolution nominating Deborah Mariner Allsop and O'dell M. Owens to the Preschool Promise Board of Managers
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5460 on graduation requirements
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 5466 on identifying students at risk of not qualifying for a diploma
- Resolution authorizing urgent purchase of materials for 2020-2021 reopening under COVID-19 pandemic
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will receive a Safe Routes to School Advisory Group presentation and a COVID-19 update from Cincinnati Public Schools and the county. Additionally, mental health service organizations Growing Well and Mind Peace will present their programs.
- Safe Routes To School Advisory Group Presentation
- COVID-19 Update Presentation
- Growing Well - Francine Wolgin, Executive Director
- Mind Peace - Susan Shelton
Special Public Board Meeting
This special public board meeting includes a discussion on a tax renewal levy and a report from the superintendent on financial and staffing matters for the 2020/2021 school year. The board will also vote on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report. No specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are provided in the agenda.
- Tax Renewal Levy Discussion
- Superintendent's report on financial and staffing matters for 2020/2021 school year
- Superintendent Recommendations requiring roll call vote
- Treasurer's Report requiring roll call vote
Board Business Meeting
The board will hear a presentation on the School Reopening Safety Plan from Superintendent Laura Mitchell. They will consider a resolution suspending several board policies for the 2020-2021 school year, including field trips, alternative to suspension, use of facilities, and school visitors. Also on the agenda: discussion of a tax levy renewal, approval of amended appropriations for FY21, and reports from the superintendent and treasurer.
- Presentation: School Reopening Safety Plan by Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Resolution suspending Policies 2340, 5610.06, 7510, and 9150 for 2020-2021
- Discussion of tax levy renewal
- Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Amended Appropriations Resolution
- Audit Committee report from June 24, 2020
Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee will consider several new policies, including an anti‑racism policy, a mask requirement policy, updates to graduation requirements, a policy to identify at‑risk students, and inter‑district open enrollment. The committee will also consider a draft resolution to suspend four existing Board of Education policies for the 2020‑2021 school year.
- New Policy 2255 – Proposed Anti‑Racism Policy
- New Policy 5321 – Requirement to Wear Masks to Prevent COVID‑19
- Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements (revision)
- New Policy 5466 – Identification of Students at Risk of Not Qualifying for a High School Diploma
- Draft Resolution to suspend policies 2340, 2451, 7510, and 9150 for 2020‑2021 school year
Special Public Board Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education is holding a special public meeting to consider resolutions for the 2020-21 school year, including a blended learning model, a fully in-person model, and a four-day in-person model. The board will also hear a presentation from the Performance Leadership Team on the Future of Schools, vote on the superintendent's recommendations, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Resolution establishing Model Framework for 2020-21 Return to School
- Resolution #1: Blended Learning Model – half students attend two or three days per week, remote on other days
- Resolution #2: Fully In-Person Model – all students five days per week
- Resolution #3: In-Person Model – all students four days per week, remote one day
- Treasurer's report and superintendent's recommendations (roll call votes)
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on several resolutions amending policies on health services, immunization, VPN, communicable diseases, and animals in schools. They will also consider final FY2019-2020 appropriations, temporary FY2020-2021 appropriations, and a fund transfer to the School-Wide Pooling Fund. Committee reports, a Future of Schools presentation, and public hearing are also on the agenda.
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5310 – Health Services
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5320 – Immunization
- Resolution amending Board Policy 7540.06 – Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- FY2019-2020 Final Annual Appropriations and FY2020-2021 Temporary Appropriations
- Resolution to Transfer Funds to the School-Wide Pooling Fund
Student Achievement Committee Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee will discuss superintendent evaluation measures for the 2020-2021 school year. The committee will also receive updates on the naming of a school after the Gilligan family, district calendar changes, College Credit Plus reports, and graduation.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Measures (2020-2021)
- Update on Gilligan Family and naming of a school
- Update on District Calendar Changes
- College Credit Plus reports from Chatfield College, Cincinnati State, and University of Cincinnati
- Update on Graduation
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider a resolution declaring racism an educational crisis. They will also vote on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report. Other items include a presentation on the future of CPS, committee reports, and an amendment to board bylaws.
- Resolution declaring racism an educational crisis
- Resolution amending board bylaws
- Superintendent's recommendations (roll call vote)
- Treasurer's report (roll call vote)
- Presentation on the future of CPS (strategic plan, device deployment, policy implications)
Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to conduct a final review of board bylaws. The agenda includes only this action item and other business. No further details on specific changes are provided.
- Final review of Board Bylaws (action item)
Policy Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy Committee meets via video conference to discuss revisions to five policies: Health Services (5310), Immunization (5320), Virtual Private Network (7540.06), Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases (8450), and Animals in School (8900). Additionally, the committee identifies several policies for future discussion, including meetings, transportation, facilities use, field trips, graduation requirements, and school visitors.
- Policy 5310 – Health Services revision
- Policy 5320 – Immunization revision
- Policy 7540.06 – Virtual Private Network (VPN) revision
- Policy 8450 – Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases revision
- Policy 8900 – Animals in School revision
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will consider approval of minutes from May 20, hear presentations on a Student Support Guide and academic end-of-year closeout, and vote on a resolution authorizing OHSAA membership for 2020-2021. Superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report are scheduled for roll-call votes.
- Resolution authorizing 2020-2021 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)
- Superintendent Recommendations – roll call vote
- Treasurer's Report – roll call vote
- Presentation: Student Support Guide by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
- Presentation: Academic Update End of Year Closeout by Deputy Superintendent Tianay Amat
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on a resolution to amend transfers to the School-Wide Pooling Fund from the General Fund, Title I, and Title II-A for FY 2019-20, and will also consider reappointing audit committee members. The board will receive presentations on the Cincinnati Preschool Promise update, the five-year financial forecast, and a budget/finance update from the Treasurer/CFO. Other action items include approval of minutes from prior meetings and the superintendent's recommendations.
- Resolution to amend transfer of funds to School-Wide Pooling Fund from General Fund, Title I, Title II-A for FY 2019-20
- Resolution reappointing audit committee members (Crosset, Holthaus)
- Presentation on Cincinnati Preschool Promise update by Executive Director Chara Fisher Jackson
- Presentation of Five-Year Forecast by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Superintendent's recommendations and Treasurer's Report requiring roll call votes
Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will review a growth plan presentation and enrollment forecasting. The meeting includes a resolution to confer diplomas to 2019-20 graduates.
- Growth Plan presentation by Superintendent Laura Mitchell
- Resolution conferring diplomas to Cincinnati Public Schools 2019-20 graduates
- Enrollment Forecasting discussion
- Board Committee Structure discussion
- Superintendent and Treasurer reports for roll call votes
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education is discussing resolutions on flexible graduation requirements and additional federal education funding. A budget hearing and superintendent recommendations are also on the agenda. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and a treasurer's report.
- First reading of a resolution supporting additional federal education funding for public schools
- Resolution authorizing flexible graduation requirements for the 2019-20 school year
- Budget hearing presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Student Achievement Committee report from May 1, 2020
- Superintendent's recommendations requiring a roll call vote
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education will hold a business meeting to vote on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report, both requiring roll-call votes. The board will also hear a presentation on talent development as part of the strategic plan and discuss the board calendar. Procedural items include approval of minutes and public announcements.
- Presentation: Strategic Plan – Talent Development by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
- Superintendent's Recommendations requiring roll-call vote (document attached)
- Treasurer's Report requiring roll-call vote (document attached)
- Board Calendar Discussion
Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will review a budget hearing and several resolutions. The meeting includes presentations on the Cincinnati Preschool Promise and strategic plan discussions regarding community engagement.
- Budget Hearing presented by Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer
- Resolution: Acceptance of amounts, rates, and tax levies determined by the Budget Commission
- Resolution: Recognition of School Lunch Hero Day on May 1, 2020
- Resolution: Celebration of Dr. Marilyn Crumpton
- Cincinnati Preschool Promise update presentation
Board Business Meeting - Work Session
The board will hear a COVID-19 district update covering student learning loss, extended summer learning, testing, and equity. They will also discuss senior activities, strategic planning, and the FY21 draft budget. A resolution to authorize payment of district employees is up for action.
- Resolution to authorize payment of district employees
- COVID-19 student learning update: learning loss, summer learning, testing, equity
- 2020 senior activities and events (graduation, proms)
- FY21 draft budget progress report and revenue vs. expenses
- Impact on 2020 levy and future levies
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on April 1, 2020, to discuss and vote on several resolutions. Key actions include a resolution to purchase 6100 Desmond Street for the Lighthouse School and a resolution to proceed with submitting a renewal tax levy to voters. The board will also hear a district pandemic plan update and appoint new audit committee members and chair. Additionally, the superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report are scheduled for roll call votes.
- A resolution to purchase 6100 Desmond Street (Lighthouse School) for an undisclosed amount
- A resolution to proceed with submitting a renewal tax levy to voters
- District pandemic plan update presentation
- Appointment of new audit committee members and chair
- Board work priorities – next steps discussion
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will hear a presentation on the Strategic Plan's math adoption, consider superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report via roll-call votes, and receive committee reports. The meeting includes procedural items and public hearing time.
- Strategic Plan: Student-Centered Decision Making – Math Adoption presentation by Deputy Superintendent Tianay Amat
- Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools – roll call vote
- Treasurer's Report – roll call vote
- Student Achievement Committee report (March 6, 2020)
- Ad Hoc Committee report (March 6, 2020)
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive audit and superintendent reports, and discuss several board matters including a city‑proposed tax abatement agreement, LSDMC student voting, and updates to board bylaws and policy review processes. A key agenda item is a resolution supporting a charter amendment that would permit the city to use photo‑monitoring devices to detect traffic violations in school safety zones. The board will also hear a presentation on the strategic plan and other updates before voting on the superintendent's and treasurer's recommendations.
- Resolution supporting charter amendment for photo‑monitoring devices in school safety zones
- Discussion of City Proposed Tax Abatement Agreement
- LSDMC Student Voting item
- Board Bylaws item
- Process for Policy Review/Updates item
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to consider several resolutions, including property acquisitions in Westwood and a five-year tax levy renewal. The agenda also includes committee reports and policy amendments.
- Resolution to purchase 3120 Mozart Avenue and 3610 Higbee Street in Westwood
- Resolution declaring it necessary to levy a tax excess of the ten-mill limitation (5-year renewal)
- Resolution amending Board Policy 2260 regarding Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5751 regarding Parental Status of Students
- Resolution celebrating the retirement of Pat Zerbe
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting to discuss a tax abatement negotiation and consider a resolution for additional appropriations from the Student Wellness and Success Fund (Fund 467). The board will also hear presentations on the Beyond the Tassel health series with TriHealth and an update from Cincinnati Preschool Promise. Superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report will be voted on via roll call.
- Resolution for FY 2019-2020 additional appropriations from Fund 467 (Student Wellness and Success Fund)
- Tax abatement negotiation discussion
- Superintendent of Schools recommendations requiring roll call vote
- Treasurer's report requiring roll call vote
- Presentation: Cincinnati Preschool Promise update
Board Business Meeting
The board will vote on a resolution declaring support for providing books to pre-K children within CPS district boundaries. Presentations include a strategic plan update and a growth update by the superintendent. The superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report are scheduled for roll-call votes. A tax abatement discussion is also on the agenda.
- Resolution declaring support for Books for Pre-K Children (Imagination Library)
- Strategic Plan Update by Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver
- Superintendent's Recommendations - roll call vote
- Treasurer's Report - roll call vote
- Tax Abatement Discussion
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will consider four resolutions, including one supporting changes to Ohio's EdChoice school voucher program and another declaring support for a pre-K book program. Other items include a tax abatement discussion, committee reports, and roll-call votes on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution supporting changes to Ohio's EdChoice school voucher program
- Resolution declaring support for Books for Pre-K children (Imagination Library) within CPS boundaries
- Resolution amending Board Policy 7250 – Commemoration of School Facilities
- Resolution amending Board Policy 8400 – School Safety
- Tax abatement discussion under Board Matters
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive committee reports, and hear a presentation on the Equity Plan. Action items include a resolution amending Board Policy 2370 on credit flexibility, decisions on Imagination Library and tax abatement, and roll-call votes on the Superintendent's Recommendations and Treasurer's Report.
- Resolution amending Board Policy 2370 – Credit Flexibility Educational Options
- Presentation on Equity Plan by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
- Action on Imagination Library
- Action on Tax Abatement
- Roll-call vote on Superintendent's Recommendations
January 6, 2020 Organizational Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education is holding its 2020 organizational meeting, where it will elect a president and vice president, administer oaths of office to new and returning board members and the Treasurer/CFO, and vote on board appointments and a resolution to approve organizational meeting business items.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Oath of Office for new and returning Board Members
- Oath of Office for Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer/CFO
- Voice vote on 2020 Board of Education Organization/Appointments
- Resolution to approve 2020 Organizational Meeting Business Items
January 6, 2020 Tax Budget Hearing - Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will hold a special public meeting to present the Tax Budget Report. Board members will review the agenda, conduct a call to order, and hear public comments on the tax budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Agenda review
- Call to Order – pledge to flag and roll call
- Presentation of the Tax Budget
- Public hearing on the tax budget
- Adjournment
January 6, 2020 Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider several resolutions, including a modified tax budget for the 2020‑2021 fiscal year. It will also discuss joining the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, and approve standing authorizations for the superintendent and treasurer. Committee reports and a fine arts presentation are scheduled before the votes.
- Resolution to approve a modified tax budget for FY 2020‑2021
- Resolutions to join the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund
- Resolutions granting standing authorizations to the superintendent and treasurer for calendar year 2020
- Resolution for advance payment of taxes (Eve Bolton)
- Presentation on Fine Arts Overview of Semester 1 instruction