Cincinnati Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool financial and enrollment updates, review vendor contracts of $200,000 and over, receive a report from the internal auditor, and review financial highlights including a CRA report and monthly graphs. Updates on healthy start times and transportation are also on the agenda.

• Agenda approval for December 16, 2021 meeting
• Preschool Workforce Development Council update by Laura Sanregret
• Review of vendor contracts $200,000 and over
• Report from the Internal Auditor
• Financial written report highlights: CRA and FY22 monthly graphs through November 2021

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on sub-policies for vaccinations and review open enrollment, including costs, financial loss, the Cincinnati Digital Academy, and boundary lines. They will also examine transportation policies, review specific policies such as Assignment and Transfer (3130) and Audit Committee Charter (6835), and receive an update on COVID-19 outbreaks among athletes. The meeting includes a list of close contact curriculums and time for public hearing.

• Continued discussion of sub-policies for vaccinations
• Open enrollment review covering costs, financial loss, Cincinnati Digital Academy, and boundary lines
• Transportation policy review: policies 8600.01, 8600.02, and 8650
• Continued review of policies: Assignment and Transfer (3130) and Audit Committee Charter (6835)
• Update on COVID-19 outbreaks for athletes

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will receive a school safety update and a report on police-student relations, as well as a transportation update. The board will vote on resolutions amending policies on contracting with consultants, criminal history record checks, nondiscrimination, and alcohol/drug-free workplace. Also on the agenda are resolutions to amend the transfer of funds to the School-Wide Pooling Fund, approve students eligible for transportation reimbursement, and request authority for a modified tax budget.

• School safety update presentation (SRO-BOE presentation)
• Cohear Report on police-student relations
• Transportation update by Interim Chief Operations Officer
• Resolutions amending Board Policies 3120.07, 3121, 3122, and 3122.01
• Resolution to amend transfer of funds to School-Wide Pooling Fund

Audit Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss and potentially amend Board Policy 6835 (Audit Committee Charter). The committee will also select and reappoint members, elect a chair and vice chair, and review audit status and financial updates. A transportation update is also on the agenda.

• Resolution amending the Audit Committee Charter (Policy 6835)
• New member selection, current member reappointments, and chair/vice chair elections
• Audit status report and mid-year evaluation
• FY22 monthly financial graphs through November 2021
• Transportation update from Eve Bolton

Student Achievement Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Student Achievement Committee is meeting on December 3, 2021, to discuss and receive presentations on science curriculum adoption, world language adoption, and a learning technologies update. The committee will also receive updates on an inventory of arts programs and Evanston Academy enrollment. No votes or final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Science Curriculum Adoption presentation
• World Language Adoption presentation
• Learning Technologies Update
• Inventory of Arts Programs update
• Evanston Academy Enrollment update

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting including a vote on a resolution to accept territory from Oak Hills Local School District. They will also hear a five-year forecast presentation from the Treasurer/CFO and receive a superintendent search report. Other items include routine approval of minutes, committee reports, and updates on transportation and public meeting format.

• Resolution to accept territory from Oak Hills Local School District (R.C. Section 3311.24)
• Five-Year Forecast presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Superintendent Search Report and New Board Transition Schedule
• Transition to Interactive Learning Center (ILC) for public meetings
• Discussion on transportation

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will receive a presentation on the November 2021 Five-Year Forecast and discuss budget assumptions for the new fiscal year. The committee will also hear financial and enrollment updates on the Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool program. A transportation update covering the 7-8 grade yellow bus project, vans, and Metro will be presented. Other items include a resolution for the City of Cheviot and a Community Reinvestment Act memo.

• Five-Year Forecast presentation (Nov 2021) with monthly financial graphs through October 2021
• Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool financial and enrollment updates
• Budget assumptions for new FY budget discussion and student projections finalization
• Transportation update on 7-8 grade yellow bus project, vans, and Metro
• Resolution for the City of Cheviot (Oak Hills) and CRA memo with ordinance

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussing a proposed COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students, including reviewing parent survey results. The committee will also address athlete vaccination policies, attendance boundary lines, and enrollment policies. Additional items include a policy audit update and continued review of policies, such as contracting with consultants and human resources policies.

• Continued discussion on new policy: COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students, with Possip parent survey results
• Update on athlete vaccinations
• Review of attendance boundary lines, including history and legal changes
• Enrollment policies discussion, including history of open enrollment
• Continued review of Policy 3120.07 – Contracting with Consultants and human resource policies

Board Business Meeting

The Board of Education will review committee reports, a school highlight for Bond Hill Academy, and a superintendent search update. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding board policy amendments and student transportation subsidies.

• Resolution approving new COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
• Superintendent Search and Community Engagement Report by The ALMA Group
• Resolutions amending policies for professional employees, substitutes, and student teachers
• Resolution rescinding board policies regarding employee communications and classified employees
• Resolution approving students eligible for transportation reimbursement for the 2021-2022 school year

Student Achievement Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement Committee will open with a standard agenda, then hear a presentation from American Legacy Theater led by Matthew Gellin, Executive Artistic Director and CEO. Committee members will review curriculum and instruction updates covering athletics, fine arts, and extra‑curricular programs. An English Language Arts assessment information presentation will follow, and the meeting will include a Vision 2020 Schools update, other business, a public hearing, and adjournment.

• Presentation: American Legacy Theater – Matthew Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, CEO
• Athletics presentation
• Fine Arts presentation
• Extra‑Curricular presentation
• English Language Arts Assessment presentation

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion-only meeting on November 3, 2021. Topics include an update on K-3 report cards and graduation rates, a growth plan and projections update, a growth and enrollment presentation, and a transportation update. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Report Card Update K-3 / Graduation Rate presented by Interim Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Brown
• Growth Plan and Projections Update by Interim Superintendent Tianay Amat and Chief Information Officer Jeremy Gollihue
• Growth and Enrollment Presentation
• Transportation Update by Interim Chief of Operations Connie Solano

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will continue reviewing a proposed COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students and discuss updated state quarantine guidance. They will also review enrollment policies, attendance boundary lines, and district organization policy. A status update on several equity and operational policies is scheduled, followed by public comment.

• Continued review of new policy: COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
• Discussion of Ohio Department of Health 'Mask to Stay' and 'Mask to Play' guidance
• Review of enrollment policies and attendance boundary lines
• Continued review of Policy 1100 – District Organization
• Status update on policies 2255 (Equity), 2256 (Anti-Racism), 2261.01 (Parent and Family Engagement), and 6320 (Purchasing)

Audit Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will meet virtually to discuss the reappointment process for committee members and chair, review the committee charter, and receive an update on benefits audit recommendations. They will also discuss internal audit strategy, the ESSER (Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding advisory project, and hear audit status and financial updates for FY22 and FY23 budget building.

• Review of Audit Committee Member and Chair timeline for 2021-22
• Update on benefits audit recommendations from BKD
• Discussion of internal audit and audit committee strategy with Guidehouse
• Presentation on Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding advisory project
• Financial updates for FY22 (August and September) and FY23 budget building presentation

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with procedural items, including approval of minutes and public hearing. The main action items are a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2021-2022 appropriations, superintendent recommendations, and a treasurer's report, all requiring roll-call votes. There will also be a presentation on James N. Gamble Montessori High School and a discussion on transportation.

• Resolution for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended Appropriations (roll call vote)
• Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools (roll call vote)
• Treasurer's Report (roll call vote)
• Board Matters discussion on Transportation
• Presentation – CPS is Bright: School Highlight – James N. Gamble Montessori High School

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee meets virtually to review reports and presentations on legislative topics, the Good Food Purchasing Program, sexual abuse/discrimination/harassment prevention, student code of conduct and discipline data, and the COVID-19 pandemic. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Governmental Liaison Report on legislative topics from Focused Capital Solutions and Kearney & Kearney
• Presentation on the Good Food Purchasing Program by Food Services Director Jessica Shelly
• Discussion on sexual abuse, discrimination, and harassment prevention
• Review of Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Data Report
• COVID-19 pandemic update

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will meet virtually to discuss a budget update from Treasurer Jennifer Wagner, a presentation on Preschool Promise part-time vs full-time enrollment, and an escrow agreement change. The committee will also review financial and grant reports, community reinvestment acts, and a transportation update.

• Escrow agreement change presented by Brenda Wehmer
• Preschool Promise enrollment discussion (part-time vs full-time) with Chara Jackson
• Budget update presentation by Jennifer Wagner
• Financial report highlights for FY22 through September 2021
• Community reinvestment acts (CRAs) presented by Kim Hughes

Regular Business Meeting - Board Work Session

This is a board work session of the Cincinnati Public Schools. The main item is a discussion of the CPS Growth Plan ("Meridian" Plan), including maps and related boundaries. The board also holds an executive session on employment, and reviews committee minutes and resource materials.

• Discussion of CPS Growth Plan 'Meridian' Plan / Maps with individual school files
• Executive session meeting on employment of public employee or official (8:30-11:30 am)
• Review of Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2021
• Boundaries Color Code Map for review
• Justification and Goals of Meridian Plan document

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold briefings, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports from several committees. A presentation on North Avondale Montessori will be given, and the board will discuss transportation and enrollment challenges. Members will consider a resolution requesting a waiver to serve alcohol at a Woodward Career Technical High School event. The meeting also includes the superintendent's report, recommendations, and the treasurer's financial report.

• Resolution to request a waiver for alcohol at Woodward Career Technical High School event
• Presentation: CPS is Bright – North Avondale Montessori school highlight
• Committee reports: Budget, Finance and Growth; Policy and Equity; Health and Safety; Student Achievement; Committee of the Whole
• Discussion of transportation and enrollment challenges
• Treasurer's report and roll‑call vote

Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Board Committee of the Whole will hear updates on the Cincinnati Preschool Promise and its four-year evaluation, a health and safety update from the assistant superintendent, and a transportation update from the interim director. No votes or decisions are scheduled—discussion only.

• Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) update with Year Four Evaluation Report
• CPP 4-year evaluation reports presentation
• Health and safety update from Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
• Transportation update from Interim Director Leniese Fuqua

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will meet to receive updates on several instructional topics. Presentations include the Advanced Placement program, K-12 math curriculum, and services for students with disabilities, English learners, and gifted students. The committee will also discuss employee development and hear public comments.

• Presentation on identification and referral of students with disabilities, English learners, and gifted students
• Advanced Placement program update
• K-12 math curriculum update from Dr. Dawn Williams
• Professional development discussion led by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Health and Safety Committee will receive reports on legislative topics, the strategic plan, the Grant Us Hope curriculum, anti-racism policy 2255, health and safety, COVID-19, and school resource officer updates. The agenda is primarily informational with presentations and liaison reports, no votes are listed.

• Governmental Liaison Report on legislative topics by George Glover and Eric Kearney
• Update on Strategic Plan Strategy 2.1
• Grant Us Hope curriculum update
• Task Force Stakeholder / CPS Anti-Racism Policy 2255
• School Resource Officer update including a presentation and a report from Cohear

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board holds a business meeting with procedural items, presentations, and votes on resolutions. Key actions include approving transportation reimbursements for the 2021-2022 school year and amending board policies on organization and employee communications. The board also will act on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report via roll call votes.

• Resolution approving student transportation subsidies (reimbursement in lieu of transportation) for 2021-2022
• Resolution amending Board Policy 0150 – Organization
• Resolution amending Board Policy 3112 – Board Employee Communications (Professional Staff)
• Resolution amending Board Policy 4112 – Board Employee Communications (Classified Staff)
• Superintendent recommendations and Treasurer's report requiring roll call votes

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee is reviewing a new required vaccine policy and a strategy for vaccinating teenage students. The committee is also continuing review of board bylaws, employee communications policies, district organization policy 1100, and transportation policies. Several other policy items, including a board social media policy, are on the agenda for discussion.

• New Required Vaccine Policy under Administrative Guidelines
• Strategy for Vaccinating Teenage Students
• Vaccine Policy for Eligible Students
• Board Social Media Policy
• Transportation Policies 8600.01 and 8600.02

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will hear a debrief on transportation, including a proposed Metro CPS meeting, and growth topics such as enrollment projections and geographic attendance. Written reports on preschool promise and monthly financial updates through August 2021 are submitted for review.

• Metro CPS Proposed Meeting – Sarah Trimble Oliver
• Meridian – Committee
• Enrollment by Building – Shauna Murphy
• Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool
• Monthly Financial Graphs thru August 2021

September 15, 2021 Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will discuss transportation updates with Metro, growth items including the Meridian committee and enrollment by building, and receive written reports on preschool and monthly financial updates. No action items are listed; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.

• Transportation debrief regarding a proposed meeting with Metro CPS
• Discussion of Meridian committee as part of growth
• Update on enrollment by building from Assistant Superintendent Shauna Murphy
• Update on geographic attendance per school from Chief Information Officer Jeremy Gollihue
• Written reports on Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool and monthly financial updates

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider adopting a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees and amending the mask policy. They will also vote on selecting a search firm for a new superintendent and amending several board policies. The meeting includes recognition of former board member Lynwood Battle and reports from committees.

• Resolution adopting new policy 5322 – COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
• Resolution amending policy 5321 – requirement to wear masks to prevent COVID-19
• Resolution selecting a search firm for hiring a superintendent
• Resolutions amending policies for selection of principals and creating professional/classified staff positions
• Presentation on vaccination policy mandate by Dan Hoying and Susan Bunte

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee meets to discuss several academic programs. Items include a kindergarten readiness workplan, an ELA update, College Credit Plus, a five-year high school program, and early college at Spencer Center. The committee will also review the Interim Superintendent's 90-day performance and a chart of world language offerings.

• Kindergarten Readiness workplan from Early Childhood Education Department
• CPS K-12 ELA Presentation from Curriculum and Instruction Department
• College Credit Plus for school districts with decreased gaps
• Five-Year High School Program and Early College Update
• Interim Superintendent 90 Day Performance Review

Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several operational and policy items. Topics include a health and safety update covering Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School, transportation policy updates, a report from the Ohio Department of Education on absenteeism and performance data, and the lottery process for the Early Montessori program. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Health and Safety Update: Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School Travel Plan presented by Chief Strategy Officer
• Transportation Update: review of Policy 8600.01 (Supervision of Transported Students) and Policy 8600.02 (Transportation of Students)
• Ohio Department of Education Report: absenteeism and performance data presented by Interim Superintendent
• Lottery Process: discussion of the CPS Early Montessori Application and Lottery Overview

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will review a draft district policy that would require COVID‑19 vaccination for employees. The meeting also includes a review of Board Bylaws (Policy 0150) and several existing policies covering internal audit staffing, principal selection, mask requirements, and student transportation. Additional agenda items address transgender student and Title IX updates, and other policy reviews.

• Review of Board Bylaws – Committee of the Whole (Policy 0150)
• Internal Auditor – Change of Job Title (Memo and Policy 6836 Internal Audit Charter)
• Review of Policy 3111.1 – Selection of Principals
• Review of Policy 5321 – Requirement to Wear Masks to Prevent the Spread of COVID‑19
• Draft Policy for COVID‑19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees

August 25, 2021 Audit Committee Meeting

The audit committee will oversee the start of the FY2021 external audit, review an update on benefits audit recommendations, and consider the internal audit plan for FY2022. Treasurer Jennifer Wagner will present financial updates including explanations of the budget and cliff proposals. The committee will also discuss a change in job title and a transportation update.

• FY2021 audit engagement kick-off with Plattenburg
• Benefits audit recommendations update from BKD
• Internal audit plan FY2022 presented
• Financial update including budget and cliff proposals
• Change in job title and internal audit charter revision

Board Business Meeting

The board will hear presentations on the opening of schools and adoption of the FY2021-22 budget. Action items include resolutions approving the annual appropriation, amending transfers to the School-wide Pooling Fund, and appointing a delegate to the OSBA Capital Conference. Board matters cover a mandatory vaccination policy, Hamilton County COVID-19 status, superintendent search update, and growth discussion.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Appropriation Resolution
• Mandatory Vaccination Policy discussion
• Opening of Schools Update from interim superintendent
• Resolution to amend transfer of funds to School-wide Pooling Fund
• Superintendent Search Update and Growth Discussion

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the FY22 transportation plan and budget, including additional costs from the Metro plan, and consider all vendor contracts. They will also receive an enrollment update from Cincinnati Preschool Promise and CPS K-12, review school budgets, and hear a Hamilton County Tax Incentive Review Council update. Other items include a summary of board actions on growth at Walnut Hills, Hyde Park, and Pleasant Ridge Montessori, the Treasurer's goals for 2021-22, and a community suggestion regarding the bus fleet.

• Transportation FY22 plan and budget with all vendor contracts
• Enrollment update from Cincinnati Preschool Promise and CPS K-12
• Hamilton County Tax Incentive Review Council update
• Board discussion on growth at Walnut Hills, Hyde Park, Pleasant Ridge Montessori
• Community suggestion regarding bus fleet

Special Public Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board is holding a special public meeting to receive an update on ESSER 3.0 federal pandemic relief funds, hear a committee report on student achievement, and take roll-call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• ESSER 3.0 Update from Treasurer/CFO
• Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee Report from August 6, 2021
• Superintendent's Recommendations – roll-call vote
• Treasurer's Report – roll-call vote

Special Public Meeting

This special public meeting of Cincinnati Public Schools includes updates on the 2021-22 school year plans and high school transportation, along with procedural items. No specific details or decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on School Year 2021-22 Plans
• High School Transportation Update

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear a budget update from the Treasurer/CFO and a transportation presentation, then vote on the Superintendent's recommendations and the Treasurer's Report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public engagement discussion.

• Budget Update presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner (FY22)
• Transportation presentation by Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver
• Roll call vote on Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
• Roll call vote on Treasurer's Report
• New law for assigning Information Retrieval Numbers (IRN) to each school (discussion)

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee will discuss gender-neutral graduation gowns, review the College Credit Plus program, and consider updates to science and world languages curriculum adoption timelines for FY22-FY23. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and review.

• Gender Neutral Graduation Gowns – board assignment from May 10, 2021
• College Credit Plus (CCP) End of Year Review 2020-2021
• Science Curriculum Adoption Timeline 2021-2022
• World Languages Adoption Timeline Revision Proposal FY22-FY23
• World Languages Curriculum Adoption Timeline 2021-2022

Special Public Meeting - Budget Retreat

The Cincinnati Board of Education is meeting for a special public budget retreat. They will consider a resolution to maintain Policy 5321 requiring masks to prevent COVID-19 spread and a resolution opposing the elimination of XTRA service routes. The treasurer/CFO will present the budget, followed by board discussion.

• Resolution to adhere to Policy 5321 – requirement to wear masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
• Resolution opposing elimination of XTRA service routes
• Budget retreat presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Board discussion on budget

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on adopting Policy 5322 requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees, and consider several budget resolutions including final appropriations for FY2020-2021 and temporary appropriations for FY2021-2022. The board will also hear presentations on a budget update and fall student learning models, and discuss a potential vaccine policy and mask requirement policy.

• Resolution adopting Board Policy 5322 – COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Final Annual Appropriations Resolution
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Temporary Appropriations Resolution
• Presentation on Fall Student Learning Models for 2021-2022
• Board discussion on potential vaccine policy and Policy 5321 – Requirement to Wear Masks

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Health and Safety Committee will hear updates on the Student Code of Conduct support guide, the School Resource Officers program, and police-student relations. Governmental liaison reports on legislative topics and a Grant Us Hope update are also scheduled. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting consists of presentations and discussions.

• Student Code of Conduct Support Guide presented by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
• School Resource Officers update includes 'Understanding and Improving Police-Student Relations' presentation
• Governmental liaison reports from George Glover and Eric Kearney on legislative topics
• Grant Us Hope update presented by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
• Positive School Culture and Safety presentation as part of SRO update

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review updates on early childhood enrollment and the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, examine the draft internal audit plan for FY 2022, and consider the transportation FY 22 plan, budget and vendor contracts. It will also look at monthly financial graphs through May 2021, state and federal grant information, and the Treasurer’s draft goals for the 2021‑22 school year. The meeting concludes with a discussion on the FY 22 budget follow‑up.

• Enrollment Update and Jump Start Program – Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP)
• Draft Internal Audit Plan FY 2022
• Transportation FY 22 Plan, Budget and Vendor Contracts
• FY 22 Budget Follow Up Discussion – Committee
• Treasurer Goals for SY 2021‑22 (draft)

Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board Committee of the Whole will hear a budget update for FY22 from the Treasurer/CFO, a strategic impact presentation, and an update on the Summer Scholars program. All items are for discussion only, no votes are scheduled.

• Budget update from Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Strategic Impact presentation from Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver
• Strategic Impact Presentation (separate item)
• Summer Scholars update from Director of Curriculum Emily Campbell

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on June 7, 2021, with a resolution to authorize emergency purchases for the 2021-2022 school operations plan due to COVID-19. The board will also discuss a potential COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees and hear a budget update. Committee reports and a presentation on a CPS/Zoo partnership are on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of materials for 2021-2022 school operations due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Discussion of potential COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
• Budget update presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Presentation on CPS and Zoo partnership for a horticultural learning garden at Rockdale Academy
• Superintendent's recommendations and Treasurer's report with roll call votes

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee will receive presentations on outdoor education, accelerated learning for 2020-2021, summer scholars programs for early childhood students and family accessibility, and an International Baccalaureate update. No voting or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Outdoor Education by Dave Traubert and Ryan Mooney-Bullock
• Presentation on Accelerated Learning (2020-2021) by Emily Campbell
• Discussion of Summer Scholars program for Early Childhood Students
• Discussion of Accessibility to Families for Summer Scholars
• International Baccalaureate Update by Dean Blase

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will review several board and district policies, including the strategic plan budget for 2021‑2022, board versus administration policies, the Ohio Principal Evaluation System, a COVID‑19 vaccination requirement for staff, and purchasing and responsible bidder policies. The committee will discuss and potentially adopt revisions to these policies. The meeting also includes continued review of human resources policies and an opportunity for public comment.

• Strategic Plan Strategies / Budget 2021‑2022 (Board assignment)
• Board Policies for Board versus Administration (Philosophy vs. Work and Finance Policies – 6000s)
• Policy for Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES)
• Policy for COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement for Staff
• Purchasing and Responsible Bidder Policies – Review

Board Business Meeting

The board will hear a five-year financial forecast and vote on resolutions including amended appropriations for FY2021 and a tax levy certification. Other business includes a resolution thanking the city health department for COVID-19 partnership and membership in OHSAA. The meeting also covers superintendent recommendations and treasurer reports requiring roll-call votes.

• Five-Year Forecast presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates for FY2022, certifying to county auditor
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Amended Appropriations Resolution
• Resolution thanking Cincinnati Health Department for COVID-19 partnership
• Superintendent's Recommendations and Treasurer's Report (roll-call votes)

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Health and Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss multiple topics including an intervention for nicotine dependence presented by a health educator, reports on legislative topics, resource coordinators, student discipline data, school resource officers and anti-violence initiatives, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021-2022 budget as part of strategic plan strategies.

• Presentation on Intervention for Nicotine Dependence by Thomas Sandford, Health Educator (Interim), Cincinnati Health Department
• Discussion of Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Data
• Discussion of School Resource Officers and Anti-violence Initiatives
• Discussion of COVID-19 Pandemic
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Strategies and Budget 2021-2022

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee is meeting to receive feedback on the FY22 budget building process, including strategic plan strategies, equity initiatives, and a new shore item. They will also review a draft five-year forecast and receive written reports on preschool promise financial updates, CARES Act fund impacts, and monthly financial reporting.

• FY22 Budget Building Update - Feedback/Discussion with strategic plan strategies, new shore, and equity budget initiatives
• Five-Year Forecast - Draft review
• Preschool Promise/CPS/Preschool financial and enrollment updates (written report)
• Post-COVID CARES Act Funds Financial Impact Update (written report)
• Monthly Financial Reporting Updates through April 2021

Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board Committee of the Whole will discuss the General Operating Budget for fiscal year 2022, presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner. Also on the agenda are updates on concurrent learning per building and a health and safety update with community health data.

• FY22 General Operating Budget discussion
• Concurrent learning per building update from CIO Jeremy Gollihue
• Health and safety update including community health data from Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble-Oliver

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider several resolutions and action items, including approving student transportation subsidies, amending board policy 7430, and voting on the superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report. Committee reports from health and safety, audit, and equity committees are also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving students eligible for transportation subsidy reimbursement for 2020-2021 school year
• Resolution amending board policy 7430 – Risk Reduction Program
• Superintendent's recommendations – roll call vote
• Treasurer's report – roll call vote
• Presentation of valedictorians and salutatorians, and health and safety update

Student Achievement and Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and Instructional Performance Committee will receive presentations on college credit scores, fine arts and sports updates, and follow-up topics including summer learning and MAP growth test results. No voting or action items are listed.

• College Credit Scores presentation by Danielle Reid-Filak, College Specialist
• Extra Curricular and Sports: Fine Arts presentation by Isis Rudnick and Sports Update by Josh Hardin
• Follow-Up: Summer Learning presented by Emily Campbell
• Follow-Up: MAP Scores presented by Justin Leach with Winter 2021 MAP Growth District Summary

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The committee will review policies on purchasing and responsible bidders, as well as Policy 7430 on risk reduction. They will also discuss board policies (6000s) versus administration responsibilities and continue reviewing other policies. A public hearing is scheduled.

• Review of Purchasing and Responsible Bidder Policies
• Review of Policy 7430 – Risk Reduction Program
• Discussion of Board Policies (6000s) for board versus administration
• Continued review of other policies
• Hearing the public

Audit Committee Meeting

The Audit Committee will hear updates on benefits audit recommendations from BKD, a district strategic plan presentation, and receive audit status reports. They will also review the internal auditor annual evaluation and provide input on the FY22 internal audit plan. Financial updates include monthly graphs, Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements, and state/federal grants.

• Benefits audit recommendations update from BKD
• District community strategic plan presentation ('New Shore/Old Shore')
• Internal auditor annual evaluation
• Fiscal Year 2022 internal audit plan input
• Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements (CRA) review

Board Business Meeting

The board will vote on a resolution to amend appropriations for the current fiscal year, receive committee reports, and hear presentations on college/career readiness and health and safety. Also on the agenda are the superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report, both requiring roll-call votes.

• Resolution: Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Amended Appropriations
• Superintendent's Recommendations – roll call vote
• Treasurer's Report – roll call vote
• Presentation: College and Career Readiness
• Presentation: Health and Safety Update

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Health and Safety Committee will hear presentations on School Resource Officers and child abuse prevention, as well as a transportation review and a legislative topics report. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 strategic plan and budget.

• Child Abuse Prevention Presentation: Cross Partner Collaboration to Promote Safe and Healthy Homes During COVID-19
• Transportation Review by Director Loren Johnson
• School Resource Officers presentation
• Strategic Plan Strategies / Budget 2021-2022
• Governmental Liaison Report on legislative topics

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will receive updates on preschool financials and enrollment, the E-Rate filing cycle, preschool capacity, the financial impact of post-COVID CARES Act funds, a budget update, draft treasurer's goals, transportation review, monthly financial reports, and a review of Board Policies 6000 series.

• Preschool Promise/CPS preschool financial and enrollment updates
• 2021-22 E-Rate filing cycle update
• Post-COVID CARES Act funds financial impact presentation
• Budget update status and draft treasurer's goals
• Monthly financial reports through March 2021, including COPS spend and PILOT agreements

Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider the district’s 2021‑22 strategic plan and related rubric. It will also review the entrance exam criteria for Walnut Hills High School for the dates April 14 and April 15, 2021. These items are part of the school year 2021‑2022 priorities and budget considerations.

• Agenda adoption for April 14, 2021 meeting
• Strategic Plan Strategies 2021‑22 and beyond
• Rubric for evaluation
• Walnut Hills entrance exam criteria – April 14, 2021
• Walnut Hills entrance exam criteria – April 15, 2021

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee will receive a community presentation from Action Tank USA. They will discuss summer learning programs, financial literacy, and a FY2022 curriculum resource overview. A proposed adjustment to Walnut Hills entrance exam criteria will be considered. Other business includes the testing calendar, superintendent evaluation timeline, and a fee waiver for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Community presentation by Action Tank USA
• Summer learning program discussion
• Financial literacy curriculum update
• FY2022 curriculum resource overview
• Walnut Hills entrance exam criteria adjustment

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will vote on a resolution committing to five-day, in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year. The board will also consider resolutions amending board policies on facilities planning, hygienic management, tobacco use, and plant security, as well as an amended appropriations resolution for FY 2020-2021. Presentations include student-centered decision making for post-secondary transitions and a health and safety update. Several procedural items such as approval of minutes and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Resolution committing to five-day, in-person instruction for 2021-22 school year
• Resolution revising the 2021 Board Meeting Schedule
• Resolution amending Board Policy 7100 – Facilities Planning
• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Amended Appropriations Resolution
• Presentation on Student-Centered Decision Making: Post-Secondary Transitions

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss a refunding overview for the 2014 Certificates of Participation. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the other item is approval of the agenda itself.

• Review of refunding overview for 2014 Certificates of Participation

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Policy and Equity Committee will discuss a Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra alcohol waiver request, consider board versus administration policy roles, and review the Ohio Principal Evaluation System. The committee will also examine updates to Policy 7100 on facilities planning and continue reviewing policies on hygienic management, risk reduction, tobacco, and plant security.

• Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra alcohol waiver request
• Board policies for board versus administration responsibilities
• Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) discussion
• Policy 7100 – Facilities Planning with redline update and supporting documents
• Continued review of policies: 7420 Hygenic Management, 7430 Risk Reduction, 7434 Tobacco, 7440 Plant Security

Joint Meeting - Budget, Finance and Growth & Health and Safety Committees

The Budget, Finance and Growth & Health and Safety Committees of Cincinnati Public Schools are meeting jointly. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the notable item being an update on legislative activities from Senator Louis Blessing. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Update on Legislative Activities - Senator Louis Blessing
• Agenda approval
• Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
• Assignments and adjournment

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee is meeting virtually to discuss legislative updates, nutrition services, the student code of conduct, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes presentations from district staff and external liaisons, but no specific votes or decisions are listed.

• Governmental liaison report on legislative topics by George Glover and Eric Kearney
• Nutrition presentation by Food Services Director Jessica Shelly
• Student Support Guide Code of Conduct presentation by Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte
• Discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic (no details provided)
• Approval of March 15, 2021 meeting agenda

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear presentations on enrollment and recruitment, summer learning, and health and safety. Board matters include discussing information sharing protocols and the growth plan. The board will take action on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report.

• Action on Superintendent's Recommendations (roll call vote)
• Action on Treasurer's Report (roll call vote)
• Presentation on enrollment and recruitment
• Presentation on summer learning
• Presentation on health and safety update

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with committee reports, presentations on community engagement and health and safety, and public hearing. The Board will vote on resolutions amending Board policies 7230.01 (Donations for Buildings and Grounds) and 7410 (Maintenance), as well as superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report via roll call votes.

• Resolution amending Board Policy 7230.01 on Donations for Buildings and Grounds
• Resolution amending Board Policy 7410 on Maintenance
• Presentation on Parent Engagement and Satisfaction by Krista Boyle
• Health and Safety Update presentation by Sarah Trimble-Oliver
• Superintendent's Recommendations and Treasurer's Report requiring roll call votes

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will discuss financial updates including Preschool Promise enrollment, COVID-19 financial impact, and the overall budget status. The committee will also review growth plans, the Meridian Plan, and monthly financial reporting.

• Preschool Promise/CPS Preschool financial and enrollment updates
• COVID-19 financial impact update
• Budget update status
• Growth Plan discussion
• Meridian Plan review

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

The Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee will discuss the adoption of an anti‑racism curriculum and the expansion of International Baccalaureate courses, presented by Deputy Superintendent Tianay Amat. Additional agenda items include a timeline for the superintendent’s evaluation, a student services update from Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte, a career pathways presentation, and an update on the ACT test for the class of 2022.

• Anti‑racism curriculum and International Baccalaureate course expansion presentation
• Superintendent's evaluation timeline
• Student services update
• Career pathways presentation
• ACT test update for the class of 2022

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will consider proposed revisions to Board Policy 9125 on social media, discuss re-initiating collaboration meetings with Cincinnati City Council, and review a growth plan. The meeting also includes presentations on health and safety and anti-bullying, committee reports, and roll call votes on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report.

• Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 9125 – Social Media
• Discussion regarding re-initiating collaboration meetings with Cincinnati City Council (Safe Routes, Snow/Weather Issues, etc.)
• Growth Plan
• Health and Safety Update
• Superintendent Recommendations – roll call vote

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and review several board policies, including facilities planning, donations for buildings and grounds, and maintenance. The committee will also consider a therapy dog program, adopt a workplan, and discuss a community oversight board for policy 2256. Public comment will be heard.

• Therapy Dogs / Circle Tail program discussion
• 2020 Workplan review and adoption
• Policy 7100 – Facilities Planning review
• Policy 7230.01 – Donations for Buildings and Grounds review
• Policy 7410 – Maintenance review

Audit Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2020 annual financial statement audit, review a follow-up on transportation expenditures and cost analysis, and receive an audit status report. The committee will also address financial reporting updates through January 2021 and conflict-of-interest disclosure forms for board and committee members.

• Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Financial Statement Audit presented by Kevin Vaughn of Plattenburg
• Transportation Expenditures Audit (dated 4.24.19) and follow-up presentation
• Audit Status Report from Lauren Roberts and Isaac Karn
• Conflict of Interest & Related Party Disclosure Form for board and committee members
• Financial reporting updates including FY21 finance report through January 2021 and state/federal grants

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will consider a resolution to approve yellow school bus stops for the 2020‑2021 school year. It will also vote on a resolution amending a lease agreement and supplemental indenture that modifies base rent payments for a lease‑purchase financing of school facilities. The meeting includes presentations on the Principal Pipeline and a health and safety update, as well as routine reports and approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for the 2020‑2021 school year
• Resolution amending a lease agreement and supplemental indenture, modifying base rent payments for lease‑purchase financing of school facilities
• Presentation on the Principal Pipeline by Deputy Superintendent Tianay Amat
• Health and safety update presented by Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Trimble‑Oliver
• Treasurer's report and roll‑call vote on financial matters

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Health and Safety Committee will discuss a resolution approving yellow school bus stops for the current school year. The agenda also includes reports from governmental liaisons on legislative topics, a review of the committee's 2020 workplan, and a pedestrian safety update. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for the 2020-2021 school year
• Governmental Liaison Report on particular and immediate legislative topics
• Governmental Liaisons 2020 Strategy Plan presentation
• 2020 Committee Workplan review
• Pedestrian Safety Update from Sarah Trimble-Oliver and Julie Walcoff

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss monthly financials, including the General Fund and grants. They will also review the Cincinnati Preschool Promise program, COVID-19's budget impact, and a five-year forecast adjustment. Transportation contracts and a work plan for 2021 are up for discussion, and an executive session on the Treasurer's evaluation is scheduled.

• Review of Cincinnati Preschool Promise (item C.1)
• Proposed extension of vendor contracts for transportation (item G.1)
• Five-Year Forecast Adjustment response to Ohio Department of Education (item E.1)
• Update on CARES Act 2.0 funding (item F)
• Draft 2021 Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Workplan (item H.1)

Board Business Meeting

This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The board will approve minutes from January and February meetings, receive informational updates on the teacher pipeline and Cincinnati Preschool Promise, and cast roll-call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. These actions cover standard district oversight, financial reporting, and program updates that affect school operations and early education access.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, January 20, and February 8 meetings
• Presentations on the teacher pipeline and Cincinnati Preschool Promise update
• Superintendent recommendations requiring a roll-call vote
• Treasurer's report requiring a roll-call vote

Board Business Meeting

The board will consider resolutions for FY2020-2021 amended appropriations, rescinding board policies on site acquisition and surplus property, and amending the real property acquisition/disposition policy. Presentations on academic recovery/summer school and a health and safety update are scheduled. The board will also act on superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report.

• Resolution for FY2020-2021 amended appropriations
• Resolution rescinding Board Policy 7240 – Site Acquisition
• Resolution rescinding Board Policy 7312 – Disposition of Surplus Buildings and Grounds
• Resolution amending Board Policy 7300 – Disposition and Acquisition of Real Property
• Presentation on Academic Recovery/Summer School by Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee Meeting

This virtual meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools Student Achievement and District Instructional Performance Committee will elect a committee chair by voice vote, review and consider a draft 2021 workplan and meeting schedule, and hear community presentations on a literacy program and from young activists. Updates will be given on entrance data for Walnut Hills and Iowa programs, graduation progress, and the Cheviot Marquee. Most items are procedural or informational, with no specific dollar amounts or binding decisions beyond the chair election and schedule approval.

• Election of committee chair by voice vote
• Review of draft 2021 committee workplan
• Approval of 2021 committee meeting schedule
• Community presentation: Literacy Program – Kimberly Keman, Hampton Mentoring Program at Oyler School
• Update on Iowa and Walnut Hills entrance exam data

Policy and Equity Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee will review several board policies related to facilities planning, site acquisition, real property disposition, and maintenance, as well as a policy on animals in schools. The committee will also elect a chair, approve the 2021 meeting schedule, and discuss a social media policy. No final votes are expected; the meeting focuses on continued policy review and discussion.

• Review of Board Policy 7100 (Facilities Planning)
• Review of Board Policy 7230.01 (Donations for Buildings and Grounds)
• Review of Board Policy 8900 (Animals in Schools) and ADA service animal requirements
• Discussion of Board Policy 9125 (Social Media) with revisions
• Approval of 2021 meeting schedule for the committee

Health and Safety Committee Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee will elect a chair, approve its 2021 meeting schedule, and review the 2020 workplan. The main substantive items are a review of current COVID-19 research data from the Cincinnati Health Department and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and a briefing on safe school water.

• Elect committee chair
• Approve 2021 meeting schedule
• Review 2020 committee workplan
• Review of COVID-19 research data by Dr. Maryse Amin (Cincinnati Health Dept.) and Dr. Robert Kahn (Cincinnati Children's Hospital)
• Safe school water briefing

Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting

The committee will review insurance updates, monthly financial reports, and preschool expansion. Discussions also include transportation cost analysis and Cares Act 2.0 information.

• Insurance update including coverage diagram and premium/rate analysis
• December 2020 Financial Report
• 2018 Certificates of Participation (COPS) Debt Issuance
• State and Federal Grants as of 12.31.2020
• Transportation cost analysis and MOU/RFP proposals

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will hold a business meeting to consider a resolution revising the board's vision, mission, and strategic goals. Other agenda items include presentations on Board Appreciation Month and COVID nursing support services, as well as roll-call votes on the superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. The meeting also includes discussion of the district's strategic plan and proposed budget process.

• Resolution revising the Cincinnati Board of Education's vision, mission, and strategic goals
• Superintendent's recommendations requiring a roll-call vote
• Treasurer's report requiring a roll-call vote
• Presentation on COVID nursing support services
• Presentation on Board Appreciation Month recognition

Board Work Session

The CPS Board will hold a work session to review several operational topics. Items include safety planning for returning to in‑class learning, board development exercises, a new budget process, and strategic planning for the district’s future. The session will also set assignments and next steps.

• New Budget Process
• Safety Planning/ Return to In-Class Learning
• Board Development/Exercise
• Envisioning CPS
• Assignments/Next Steps

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Board of Education will vote on several resolutions, including approving a modified tax budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, joining the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, and granting standing authorizations to the superintendent and treasurer. The board will also hear reports and recommendations from the superintendent and treasurer.

• Resolution to approve modified tax budget for 2021/2022 fiscal year
• Resolution to join Ohio School Boards Association
• Resolution to join OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
• Resolution granting standing authorizations for superintendent for 2021
• Resolution granting standing authorizations for treasurer for 2021

Organizational Meeting

This organizational meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education will elect a board president and vice president, administer oaths of office, and vote on appointments and a resolution approving organizational business items for 2021.

• Election of board president via roll call vote
• Election of board vice president via roll call vote
• Oath of office administered by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
• Approval of 2021 Board of Education organization and appointments via voice vote
• Resolution to approve organizational meeting business items

Tax Budget Hearing

This meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools board is a tax budget hearing. The agenda includes only procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and public hearing. No specific budget figures or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Board Business Meeting

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting including approval of minutes, committee reports, presentations, and several roll call votes. Key actions include a resolution for advance payment of taxes and superintendent recommendations. The treasurer's report will also be subject to a roll call vote.

• Resolution for advance payment of taxes (Eve Bolton)
• Superintendent's recommendations – roll call vote
• Treasurer's report – roll call vote
• Committee reports: Health and Safety, Budget/Finance, Audit
• Early Childhood presentation by Deputy Superintendent and Director