Cincinnati Public Schools public meetings in 2024
76 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the FY 25/26 budget timeline, staffing reports, zero-based budgeting method, budget priorities, and budget categories. The committee will also receive monthly financial reports, a treasurer search update, and consider resolutions appointing audit committee positions. New policies on student fees, debt write-offs, and travel per diem are on the table for discussion.
- Resolution Appointing Audit Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Resolution Reappointing Audit Committee Members
- ROI - Over $200k Contracts (information only)
- Discussion of new policies: Student Fees Aging Balances, Write-Off Old Debts, Travel Per Diem vs Receipts
- FY 25/26 Budget: timeline, staffing, zero-based budgeting, priorities, and category discussion
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on resolutions to amend board policies for superintendent evaluation (Policy 1240) and leave for employment by a community school (Policy 3430.02). They will also receive a presentation on long-term financial planning via Certificates of Participation, hear updates on secondary education, college, and adult education, and consider consent agenda items including the superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report.
- Resolution amending Board Policy 1240 – Evaluation of the Superintendent
- Resolution amending Board Policy 3430.02 – Leave for Employment by a Community School
- Certificates of Participation (COPS) presentation on long-term financial planning
- Superintendent's Recommendations (roll call vote)
- Treasurer's Report (roll call vote)
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will review standing policies, including proposals to rescind Policy 4440 (Job Related Expenses) and Policy 4531 (Unauthorized Work Stoppages). Board members have submitted topics for discussion, including Policy 2430.03 on District School/Community Partnerships and the Conflict of Interest policy. The committee will also continue discussions on a new Superintendent Evaluation Policy and a draft Mental and Emotional Wellness Policy. A 10-minute public hearing is scheduled.
- Review and possible rescission of Policy 4440 - Job Related Expenses
- Review and possible rescission of Policy 4531 - Unauthorized Work Stoppages
- Discussion of Policy 2430.03 - District School/Community Partnerships
- Continued discussion on Policy 1240 - Superintendent Evaluation (new policy and infrequent scenarios)
- Discussion of draft Policy 8516 - Mental and Emotional Wellness
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will discuss the district's Five Year Forecast for FY2025, monthly financial reports for September and October 2024, and efforts to reduce requisition rejections. It will also consider Audit Committee member appointments, a charter review, the 2025 meeting schedule, and the mid-year evaluation of the Chief Audit Executive. An executive session on employment of a public employee is scheduled. No votes on major spending or policy changes are on the agenda.
- Five Year Forecast FY2025 presentation from November 18, 2024 board meeting
- Monthly financial reports for months ending September 30 and October 31, 2024
- Treasurer's Office initiative to reduce requisition rejections
- Proposed 2025 Audit Committee meeting schedule
- Mid-year evaluation of Chief Audit Executive Lauren Roberts
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will continue discussing pedestrian safety, review student conduct/discipline data, receive a mental health update, and hear about in-school safety and lockdown procedures for the first semester. A response regarding Hamilton County addition is also on the agenda. Public comment will be heard.
- Continued discussion on pedestrian safety led by Chief Operations Officer Christopher Burkhardt
- Review of student conduct and discipline data presented by Director Monisha House
- Mental health update from Director Monisha House
- In-school safety and lockdown report for first semester by Director of Safety and Security William Bell
- Hamilton County addition response from Committee Chair Dr. Kareem Moffett
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting to hear a Growth Update with Phase 2 Final Recommendations and a Financial Presentation on long-term planning. The board will also consider a resolution amending policy on leave for employment by a community school and vote on a consent agenda including minutes, committee reports, and the treasurer's report. Public hearing and announcements are scheduled.
- Growth Update presentation with Phase 2 Final Recommendations
- Financial Presentation and Long-Term Planning
- Resolution amending Board Policy 3430.02 – Leave for Employment by a Community School
- Resolution requesting authority to file modified tax budget for 2025/2026 fiscal year
- Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2024-25 school year
Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board is holding a special public meeting to discuss the district's Growth and Sustainability Plan, including engagement updates and assessment. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of the meeting agenda. No votes or specific financial actions are listed.
- Growth Plan engagement updates from board members and Superintendent Murphy
- Discussion and assessment of the District Growth and Sustainability Plan
Board Business Meeting
The Board is considering a resolution to commit to a balanced budget and an amendment to the superintendent's evaluation policy. Members will also review updates on the Growth and Sustainability Plan and elementary and secondary education.
- Resolution to commit to a balanced budget based on a five-year forecast
- Resolution amending Board Policy 1240 regarding the evaluation of the superintendent
- Adoption of the Treasurer's job description
- Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2024-25
- Updates on the Growth and Sustainability Plan and administrator pipeline
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will hear presentations on a five-year financial forecast and a facility repair plan. They will also receive monthly financial reports and discuss the FY25/26 budget timeline. An update on the treasurer search and a new finance policy are also on the agenda.
- Five-Year Forecast presentation by Treasurer/CFO
- Facility Repair Plan with 5-year plan document
- FY25/26 Budget timeline and update
- Monthly Financial Reports for October 2024
- Treasurer's Search Update (old business)
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
This Policy and Equity Committee meeting will review several existing policies including dress and grooming (policy 5511), threatening behavior toward employees, and leave of absence for community school employment. Board members will also discuss superintendent evaluation policy, an innovation council, and bylaws revisions. A public hearing is scheduled.
- Review of Policy 5511 Dress and Grooming (redline and final)
- Discussion of rescinding Policy 3362.01/4362.01 Threatening Behavior Toward Employees
- Discussion of rescinding Policy 3430.02/4430.02 Leave of Absence for Employment by a Community School as duplicative
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Policy (including ideas document)
- Proposal for Innovation Council
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will hold presentations on the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library early literacy program and receive monitoring updates on graduation goals, whole child support, and discipline guardrails. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is information and discussion only.
- Presentation on Prescription for Ready: Hamilton County Affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Reach Out and Read
- Presentation on Imagination Library Collaborative Efforts to Improve School Readiness and Literacy in Cincinnati (Summary Report 2023-2024)
- Reading of Dolly Parton's Imagination Gratitude Letter
- Monitoring report on Goal 5 and Interims – Graduation
- Monitoring discussions on Guardrail 1 – Whole Child and Guardrail 2 – Discipline
Board Business Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss the FY26 budget update and a growth and sustainability plan. The meeting includes presentations on procurement, school culture, and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 308.
- Growth and Sustainability Plan updates
- FY26 Budget Discussion and Update
- Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 308
- Council of the Great City Schools recommendation for Board decorum
- Acceptance of various committee reports
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The committee will hear a presentation from the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, continue a discussion on pedestrian safety, and consider a new agenda item on Community Learning Centers. The meeting also includes public hearing and other business.
- Presentation by Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (LaNora Godfrey)
- Continued discussion on pedestrian safety (Christopher Burkhardt)
- New agenda item: Community Learning Centers update from Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy
- Public hearing
Board Business Meeting
The board will hear presentations on the Growth and Sustainability Plan Part II, government relations, and partnerships. It will discuss the interim superintendent's evaluation and consider a consent agenda amending several board policies (field trips, dress code, wellness, etc.) and approving superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report. Inquiries include updates on crossing guard transition and Riverview East Academy plans for 2025/26.
- Growth and Sustainability Plan – Part II presentation
- Amendments to policies on field trips (2340), creating a position (3111), professional development (3242), medications (5330), dress and grooming (5511), wellness (8515)
- Rescinding policies 4111 (creating a position) and 4242 (classified employee development)
- Interim superintendent evaluation discussion
- Update on crossing guard recruitment and Riverview East Academy grade 9-11 plan for 2025/26
Business Meeting - Board Retreat Work Session
This is a board retreat work session, not a voting meeting. Members will hear presentations on Phase 2 of the Growth and Sustainability Plan and will kick off the FY2026 budget cycle, including a levy timeline review, five-year forecast, and balanced budget options. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and negotiations. The session also includes a discussion on the CPS Foundation and a treasurer search update.
- Growth and Sustainability Plan Phase 2 implementation presentation from Interim Superintendent Murphy
- FY 2026 Budget Cycle Kickoff Discussion including levy cycle, timetable, and options by Treasurer Wagner
- Review of five-year forecast, cash balance, projected revenue and enrollment for FY26
- Discussion on commitment to a balanced budget based on projected general fund revenues
- Executive session for appointment, employment, and bargaining preparations
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss an update on the treasurer search, review the Cincinnati Preschool Promise year-end report, consider monthly financial reports including contracts over $200K, receive a crossing guard budget update, begin FY 25/26 budget discussions, hear a levy renewal campaign report (deadline November 4, 2025), and identify topics for future meetings.
- Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) year-end report review
- ROI on vendor contracts over $200K (Part 1)
- Crossing guard budget cost analysis
- FY25/26 budget timeline and public engagement discussion
- Levy renewal campaign report with November 4, 2025 deadline
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on three academic goals: third-grade reading, sixth-grade reading, and Algebra 1. Interim Assistant Superintendent John Chambers will present monitoring data. The committee will also discuss an interim superintendent evaluation.
- Presentation on Goal 1 – Third Grade Reading progress and interim data
- Presentation on Goal 2 – Sixth Grade Reading progress and interim data
- Presentation on Goal 3 – Algebra 1 progress and interim data
- Discussion of Interim Superintendent Evaluation by President Bolton
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will meet to discuss audit updates, including the status of past internal audit recommendations and FY25 goals. They will also review a monthly financial report, an overview of grants, and an Ohio Department of Education monitoring update. The committee is seeking community members to join the district's audit committee.
- Status of past internal audit recommendations
- FY25 audit committee goals
- Monthly financial report presented by Treasurer's Office
- Ohio Department of Education and Workforce 2024 Consolidated ESEA monitoring update
- CPS seeking community members for Audit Committee
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The policy committee will review multiple district policies, including a proposed update to the superintendent evaluation process, dress and grooming code, medication administration, and field trips. Also under discussion are transportation variables for students with disabilities and sibling transport, as well as a new innovation council policy.
- Policy 1240 – Superintendent Evaluation (proposed changes, with member comments)
- Policy 5511 – Dress and Grooming (redline revisions)
- Policy 5330 – Administration of Medications and Medical Procedures (draft)
- Policy 2340 – Field Trips (standing review)
- Transportation variables: sibling transport, students with disabilities, employee open enrollment, district responsibilities
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider old business including direction for OSBA 2024 official business and review of superintendent evaluation policy. New business includes presentations on HR, Growth Phase 2, and the FY26 budget cycle kickoff. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with resolutions including transportation subsidies and superintendent recommendations.
- OSBA 2024 official business direction
- Superintendent evaluation policy review
- FY26 Budget Cycle Kickoff discussion
- Resolution approving students eligible for transportation subsidy
- Growth and Sustainability Phase 2 update
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will consider adopting a new artificial intelligence policy (7540.07) and approve the FY2025 final appropriations resolution. Presentations include the Ohio Department of Education Workforce Report Card, lottery and enrollment updates, and the internal audit department's role. Consent agenda items cover an alcohol waiver for Hyde Park School, transportation subsidies, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Adoption of Board Policy 7540.07 on Artificial Intelligence
- FY2025 Final Appropriations Resolution and budget
- Ohio Department of Education Workforce Report Card presentation
- Lottery and Enrollment Update presentation
- Alcohol waiver resolution for Hyde Park School event
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the FY26 budget timeline, including budget categories, category allocations, and a draft worksheet. They will also review monthly financial reports for August 2024, a return-on-investment analysis for graduation counselors, and an annual update on Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects. The meeting includes a search update for the Treasurer/CFO position and topics for future meetings such as budget development and levy renewal.
- FY26 budget timeline discussion, including draft categories, allocations, and worksheet
- Monthly financial reports for August 2024 presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Return on Investment analysis for graduation counselors
- Annual CRA and TIF reporting update
- Treasurer search update
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will hear monitoring presentations on chronic absenteeism (Guardrail 5) and community partnerships (Guardrail 6), receive an update on multilingual learners, and discuss the FY25 budget with the Treasurer.
- Guardrail 5 monitoring report on chronic absenteeism
- Guardrail 6 monitoring report on community partnerships
- Multilanguage Learner updates from Adam Cooper
- FY25 Budget update presented by Treasurer Jennifer Wagner
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will discuss and review proposed policies including Dress and Grooming (Policy 5511), School Uniforms (5511.01), Wellness (8515), and Artificial Intelligence (7540.07). Board members have submitted topics on the CPS Foundation, Interim Superintendent Policy, and Superintendent Evaluation. The committee will also consider an alcohol waiver for the Hyde Park Pumpkin Chuck Festival 2024 and review the proposed agenda topics for the remainder of 2024.
- Alcohol waiver request for Hyde Park Pumpkin Chuck Festival 2024
- Review of proposed policy agenda topics for September through December 2024
- Discussion of Interim Superintendent Policy submitted by board member Kendra Mapp
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation submitted by board member Ben Lindy
- Continued discussion of Dress and Grooming Policy (5511) and School Uniforms Policy (5511.01)
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider adopting a new policy on artificial intelligence (Policy 7540.07) and vote on consent items including yellow bus stops, student transportation subsidies, and amendments to cell phone and purchasing policies. They will also hear a presentation on the FY25 financial update and updates on career technical education and curriculum adoption. Old business includes a request for proposals for a treasurer search and schedules for committee presentations.
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 7540.07 – Artificial Intelligence
- RFP for treasurer search
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5136 – Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices
- Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for 2024-2025
- FY25 Financial Update presentation
Audit Committee Meeting
The audit committee will consider the FY2025 Internal Audit Plan and Chief Audit Executive Goals. They will also discuss audit committee goals, review internal audit and audit committee charters, and receive the FY2024 external audit engagement letter. Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy will be introduced.
- FY2025 Internal Audit Plan
- Chief Audit Executive Goals 2024-25
- FY2025 Audit Committee Goals (draft)
- Board Policy 6835 Audit Committee Charter review
- FY2024 External Audit Engagement Letter from Plattenburg
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will hear presentations and updates on lactose-free milk options, crossing guard staffing, mental health programs, student conduct/discipline data, pedestrian safety, and athletic trainers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and includes public comment.
- Presentation on lactose-free milk options in CPS schools
- Crossing guards staffing update from Talent/Human Resources
- Mental health presentation by Director of Positive School Culture
- Student conduct and discipline data presentation
- Pedestrian safety update from Chief Operations Officer
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider a resolution updating the organizations from which Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) board seats are appointed and appointing Glen Calhoun and Christopher Bennett as CPS representatives. The board will also hear the Interim Superintendent's back-to-school report featuring the CPS Facilities Department and an update on the transition of K-8 students at Riverview, Shroder, and Owens Center. Additionally, the board will discuss the treasurer search timeline, bylaws review, and monitoring of guardrails on communication and equitable resourcing. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, committee reports, superintendent recommendations, and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution updating five organizations/groups for Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) board appointments
- Revised resolution appointing Glen Calhoun and Christopher Bennett as CPS CPP board representatives
- Interim Superintendent's back-to-school report and CPS Facilities Department update
- Update on transition of K-8 at Riverview, Shroder 7-8, and Owens Center students
- Treasurer search – discussion of start date and assignment
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will elect a chair and continue reviewing multiple draft policies. Key items include a new Artificial Intelligence policy (7540.07), revisions to student cell phone policy (5136) based on Ohio HB 250, updates to school uniform policy (5511.01), and changes to purchasing policy (6320). The committee will also discuss a wellness policy update.
- Election of committee chair
- Continued discussion on draft Board Policy 7540.07 - Artificial Intelligence
- Redline of Policy 5136 based on Ohio HB 250 for student cell phones
- Review of Policy 5511.01 - School Uniforms and Policy 5511 - Dress and Grooming
- Proposed redline of Purchasing Policy 6320
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The committee will receive a preliminary back-to-school update from Interim Superintendent Murphy. Members will also discuss monitoring updates regarding Guardrail 1 (Whole Child) and Guardrail 2 (Discipline) and interims.
- Preliminary Back-to-School Update by Interim Superintendent Murphy
- Monitoring update for Guardrail 1 (Whole Child) and Interims
- Monitoring update for Guardrail 2 (Discipline) and Interims
- Executive session to consider the employment of a public employee or official
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports and an investment update, discuss long-term financial planning including a levy plan and facility repair plan, and consider a draft FY26 budget calendar. Also on the agenda are quality improvement team reports, a Hamilton County contracts analysis, and scheduling of future topics like the Cincinnati Preschool Promise update.
- Long Term Financial Planning: Levy Plan / Facility Repair Plan
- FY26 Draft Budget timeline discussion
- Hamilton County Contracts Analysis
- Monthly Financial Reports for July 2024 presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Investment update including commercial paper reporting
Special Public Joint Meeting - Cincinnati Public Schools and City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
Cincinnati Public Schools and the City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee are meeting to review several community-focused presentations. The session covers literacy, transportation, and student support services. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.
- Keep Cincinnati Beautiful presentation on Adopt-A-Spot
- Cincy Reads Literacy Initiative presentation regarding Imagination Library
- Presentation on school crossing guards by Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy
- Transportation updates regarding Metro and yellow bus rider expectations
- Project Connect updates on homelessness, housing, and living locations
Records Commission Meeting
This meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools Records Commission includes standard items: updates on records retention requirements, review of the retention schedule, and requests for disposal of records. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears procedural in nature.
- Update on Records Retention Requirement
- Records Retention Schedule
- Request for Disposal
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on August 5, 2024, with several old and new business items. Key actions include a resolution to update the organizations appointed to the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Board and a vote on expanding Mt. Washington Elementary from PK-6 to PK-8. The board will also discuss a financial gap closing update affecting the FY25 budget and hear a presentation from Metro.
- Resolution to update the five organizations from which CPS appoints seats to the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Board
- Administration's request to change Mt. Washington Elementary from PK-6 to PK-8 (discussion and roll-call vote)
- Financial gap closing update and its impact on the FY25 budget and 5-year forecast
- Interim Superintendent's recommendations (roll-call vote)
- Preliminary discussion of the FY25 budget and transportation update
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with old business focused on an update on closing the financial gap, including responses to board suggestions and task force options. New business includes a presentation on district performance, redesign, sustainability, and growth, as well as roll-call votes on the interim superintendent's recommendations and the treasurer's report. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering minutes from past meetings, committee reports, and a resolution on student transportation subsidies for the 2024-25 school year.
- Financial Gap Closing Update – Treasurer Wagner (old business, includes task force options and FY25 budget status)
- District Performance, Redesign, Sustainability, and Growth Update – Interim Superintendent Murphy
- Roll call vote on Interim Superintendent's Recommendations
- Roll call vote on Treasurer's Report
- Resolution approving student reimbursement in lieu of transportation for 2024-25
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will receive the FY2024 Continuous Auditing Report and a dashboard wrap-up, and will discuss FY2025 audit planning. The committee will also review its FY2024 self-assessment and draft FY2025 goals, and receive district financial updates including a five-year forecast and budget status. The meeting will recess into executive session for security matters.
- FY2024 Continuous Auditing Report covering employee reimbursements, procurement cards, and overtime
- FY2025 audit planning and draft committee goals
- Five Year Forecast presentation and FY25 Budget Status Update
- Executive session for security matters
- Next meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024
Special Public Meeting
The board will discuss the FY25 budget status and consider approving the FY23-24 final annual appropriations resolution and FY24-25 temporary appropriations resolution. They will also hear updates on transition plans for Riverview East, Spencer, Owens Center, Promise Center, and Shroder High School grades 7-8, along with a presentation on an organizational chart and a new assistant superintendent job description.
- FY25 budget discussion with updates from Interim Superintendent and Treasurer
- Vote on FY23-24 Final Annual Appropriations Resolution
- Vote on FY24-25 Temporary Appropriations Resolution
- Transition plans for Riverview East, Spencer, Owens Center, Promise Center, and Shroder High School grades 7/8
- Consideration of organizational chart and job description for Interim Assistant Superintendent for Performance, Redesign and Sustainability
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will consider draft annual appropriations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, receive monthly financial reports from the Treasurer/CFO, and review Quality Improvement team reports. The committee will also discuss a new leadership financial dashboard presentation and future meeting dates, including a possible July meeting cancellation and the FY25 budget calendar.
- Draft annual appropriations resolutions for FY24 and FY25
- Monthly financial reports for May 2024 from Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Quality Improvement (QI) Team reports including PNC compliance
- New Leadership Financial Dashboard presentation
- July meeting date change/cancellation and August FY25 budget calendar discussion
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear a financial gap-closing update from the Treasurer and a presentation on Goal 5 (graduation) and interim data from the Superintendent. The board will also vote on the interim superintendent's recommendations, the treasurer's report, and a consent agenda that includes a resolution approving student transportation subsidies for the 2024-25 school year.
- Update on financial gap closing for FY25 budget
- Goal 5 (Graduation) monitoring update presentation
- Resolution to approve reimbursement in lieu of transportation for eligible students for 2024-25
- Announcement of retirements and presentations for retirees
- Discussion of treasurer search and joint meeting with city on August 6, 2024
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will hear a presentation on CPS Student Dining Services. They will also discuss new agenda items on student conduct/discipline data, pedestrian safety, mental health, and gun safety. The meeting includes a public hearing period.
- Presentation on CPS Student Dining Services Update
- Discussion of student conduct/discipline data
- Discussion of pedestrian safety
- Discussion of mental health
- Discussion of gun safety
Student Achievement Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy on monitoring updates for Goal 1 (3rd Grade Reading), Goal 2 (6th Grade Reading), Guardrail 1 (Whole Child), and Guardrail 6 (Community Partnerships). The committee will also recess into executive session to consider employment of a public official and security matters. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is discussion-only.
- Presentation on Goal 1 (3rd Grade Reading) interim monitoring update
- Presentation on Goal 2 (6th Grade Reading) interim monitoring update
- Presentation on Guardrail 1 (Whole Child) interim monitoring update
- Presentation on Guardrail 6 (Community Partnerships) interim monitoring update
- Motion to recess into executive session for employment and security matters
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on amending student cell phone policy and board bylaws regarding conflict of interest. The meeting includes approval of minutes, committee reports, and resolutions for alcohol use waivers at two schools.
- Amend Board Policy 5136 regarding student cell phones
- Amend Board Bylaw 0141.1 regarding conflict of interest
- Approve minutes from May 6, 13, 15, 20, 2024
- Accept Budget, Finance and Growth Committee report
- Resolution to request alcohol use waiver for SCPA
Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will discuss budget suggestions and vote on the Interim Superintendent's recommendations during a special public meeting.
- Vote on Interim Superintendent's recommendations
- Discussion on budget suggestions and status
- Presentation on employment non-renewal guidelines
- Public hearing on agenda items
- Review of FY24 General Fund Budget
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss alcohol waivers for specific programs at two schools. The body is also continuing discussions on conflict of interest policies, student cellular device use, and artificial intelligence.
- Alcohol waiver for School for the Creative and Performing Arts (StarShine Hospice Program)
- Alcohol waiver for Rothenberg Preparatory Academy (The DAD Initiative)
- Discussion of Policy 1130 and Bylaw 0141.1 regarding Conflict of Interest
- Discussion of Policy 5136 regarding student cellular telephones and electronic devices
- Discussion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will discuss and possibly act on closing a budget gap, consider a resolution for non-renewal of administrator contracts under Ohio law, and appoint an interim superintendent. The board will also hear a five-year forecast, recognize athletes of the year, and hold a public hearing. Several consent items include approving minutes, committee reports, a transportation subsidy resolution, and tax levies.
- Gap closing budget updates, discussion and possible action
- Resolution to consider non-renewal of administrator contracts per Ohio Revised Code 3319.02
- Resolution to appoint an interim superintendent
- Resolution accepting tax amounts and rates and certifying levies to the county auditor
- Presentation of five-year forecast
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will hear a budget update, review monthly financial reports for April 2024, and discuss a draft five-year forecast. They will also consider new Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreements, an internal audit report, and the adoption of the treasurer's new goals. Additional discussions include cash balance policy, enrollment trends from population changes, and residential abatements.
- Monthly Financial Reports for April 2024 presented by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- Five Year Forecast - May 2024 (draft for Finance)
- New CRA Agreements - May 2024
- Internal Audit Team Report presentation
- Cash Balance Policy Discussion
Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will discuss and possibly act on budget recommendations to close a funding gap. They will also review the proposed 2024-2025 Code of Conduct and hear Superintendent's recommendations, including retirement announcements and a roll-call vote.
- Gap Closing – Budget Recommendations, Discussion and Possible Action
- 2024-2025 Code of Conduct review
- Announcement of Retirements by Superintendent Wright
- Superintendent's Recommendations with roll call vote
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend updates to board policies. Key items include a draft redline of Policy 5136 restricting cell phones and electronic devices in schools, a review of conflict-of-interest policies for board members, and a policy on commemorating school facilities (Bramble). The committee will also discuss artificial intelligence policy by reviewing examples from other districts. No final votes are taken at this committee level; any recommendations will go to the full board.
- Draft redline of Policy 5136 — Cell Phones and ECDs (electronic communication devices)
- Review of existing Board Policy and Board Office Conflict Form (Bylaw 0140, Board Member Ethics)
- Policy 7250 — Commemoration of School Facilities (maintaining name of Bramble)
- Discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) policy, referencing Revere Local Schools, Upper Arlington, and Hortonville policies
- Public hearing period for community input
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education meets to discuss and possibly act on budget recommendations, a resolution to rename Lighthouse School after Dr. O'Dell M. Owens, a new hate speech policy, and non-renewal of administrator contracts. The board will also recognize valedictorians and salutatorians, hear public comment, and approve revised meeting minutes from 2023.
- Resolution to rename Lighthouse School after Dr. O'Dell M. Owens
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 2257 – Hate Speech Policy
- Budget recommendations, discussion and possible action (files include reduction/elimination proposals)
- Resolution to consider non-renewal of administrator contracts per Ohio Revised Code 3319.02
- Approval of revised minutes from multiple 2023 meetings (consent agenda)
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will receive presentations on mental health, the discipline/code of conduct, a venereal disease and sexual education audit, athletic training updates including FY25 projections and a Children's Hospital contract, addiction prevention data from PreventionFIRST!, and a school safety presentation from Xavier University. The committee will also hear public comment.
- Discipline/Code of Conduct Update
- Venereal Disease and Sexual Education Instruction Audit
- Athletic Trainer Projections FY25 and Children's Hospital Contract
- 2024 Student Survey Summary (addiction prevention) by PreventionFIRST!
- Full School Safety Presentation by Mar'Yana Tye, Xavier University
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education will review budget recommendations, discuss superintendent recommendations, and vote on the treasurer's report. The agenda also includes a roll call vote on a new board policy regarding crowdsourcing, approval of revised minutes from 2023 and 2024 meetings, and informational presentations on discipline guardrails, energy management, and early childhood programs.
- Budget recommendations and possible action
- Superintendent's recommendations (roll call vote)
- Resolution adopting Board Policy 7230.02 on crowdsourcing
- Approval of revised 2023 and 2024 board meeting minutes
- Informational updates on discipline guardrails, energy management, and early childhood programs
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will hear presentations on March 2024 monthly financial reports from Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner, review a Quality Improvement Team report on fixed assets, and consider a report on unclaimed funds over five years old. The agenda also includes discussions of OTR taxes, new Commercial Redevelopment Area agreements for pilot payments, and scheduling of June/July meetings.
- Monthly Financial Reports for March 2024 presentation by Treasurer/CFO
- Quality Improvement Team report on Finance Committee Fixed Assets
- Unclaimed Funds Over Five Years Old Report
- Commercial Building Pilot Payments: New CRA Agreements
- Discussion of OTR Taxes
Audit Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss audit updates, financial reports, and a resolution to implement an internal audit recommendation. The committee will also review the chief audit executive's annual evaluation and consider monthly financial graphs, accounts payable aging, and a benefits update. An executive session is scheduled for employment matters.
- Resolution on implementing an internal audit recommendation
- School audit report from Internal Audit Department
- Monthly financial graphs through February 2024
- Accounts payable aging quality improvement team update
- Benefits update presentation
Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will discuss budget recommendations, labor negotiations, and updates on equitable resourcing, chronic absenteeism, and a new financial literacy curriculum. The agenda lists these items for discussion and possible action, with no final decisions recorded in the document.
- Budget recommendations and status review
- Negotiations update from Superintendent Wright
- Goals and Guardrails 4 & 5 on equitable resourcing and chronic absenteeism
- Financial literacy curriculum adoption and pilot data
- Summer School 2024 planning update
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will discuss the budget status and results of fact-finding on old and new proposals. They will also receive updates on strategic planning, staffing changes, and transportation. The board will consider consent items including a resolution for student transportation subsidies, approval of revised 2023 minutes, and a resolution honoring Brigid Kelly. An action item on the cost of a previously approved resolution is also on the agenda.
- Budget status and discussion of old/new proposals and fact-finding results
- Resolution honoring Brigid Kelly
- Resolution approving students eligible for reimbursement in lieu of transportation
- Ad hoc committee – cost of resolution approved March 18, 2024
- Presentation on strategic planning implementation
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review a budget status update, monthly financial reports, an insurance update, an investment report, a benefits audit update, and a quality improvement team report. All items are for discussion and review; no votes are scheduled.
- Budget status update (old business)
- Monthly financial reports for February 2024
- District insurance update presented by General Counsel Daniel Hoying
- Investment report through December 31, 2023
- Benefits audit update and Quality Improvement Team report
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
This Policy and Equity Committee meeting will discuss and possibly recommend several policies to the full board, including a community-requested anti-hate speech policy, student transportation walking radius (Policy 8600.02), student fees (Policy 6152.01), and a renewable energy resolution. Also on the agenda are alcohol waivers for school events and a review of board bylaws regarding goals and guardrails.
- Community request for an anti-hate speech policy for board adoption
- Policy 8600.02 – Transportation of Students / Walking to School Radius
- Policy 6152.01 – Student Fees review
- Continued review: Renewable Energy Resolution for recommendation to the board
- Alcohol waivers for School for Creative and Performing Arts Summermusik and Kilgour Annual Carnival
Board Business Meeting
The board will hear presentations on the FY2025 budget and a revenue forecast update. Consent agenda items include resolutions on internal audit recommendations and a student transportation subsidy. The board will also review a draft preschool expansion agreement and discuss proposed bylaw adjustments.
- Presentation on FY2025 Budget Discussion
- Revenue Forecast Update presentation
- Resolution directing implementation of internal audit recommendations
- Resolution approving student transportation subsidy for 2023-24
- Discussion of proposed preschool expansion agreement draft
Audit Committee Meeting
The audit committee will welcome new members and review the annual comprehensive financial report and audit management letter for fiscal year 2023. The committee will also discuss preliminary considerations for the fiscal year 2025 budget. Board resolutions for new audit committee appointments and the 2024 meeting calendar are also on the agenda.
- FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related audit reports (ACFR, Management Letter, GAGAS & Single Audit)
- Fiscal Year 2025 budget considerations document
- 2024 Conflict of Interest and Related Party Disclosure Forms for board and committee members
- Welcome of new audit committee members with board resolutions
- Approval of 2024 Audit Committee and Board meeting dates
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
This is a committee meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools Health and Safety Committee. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on mental health, resource coordinators, school resource officers, student conduct/discipline data, and bullying. No votes or specific actions are listed; it appears to be an informational session.
- Discussion of mental health initiatives
- Update on resource coordinators
- Review of School Resource Officers program
- Presentation of student conduct and discipline data
- Discussion of bullying prevention and response
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting with a consent agenda including resolutions for amended FY2024 appropriations, authorizing 27 property tax valuation complaints, and opposing House Bill 68. Presentations are scheduled on social studies curriculum adoption, Black male educators, and FY2025 budget considerations. The board will also discuss internal transportation and health services contracting.
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Amended Appropriations Resolution (consent agenda)
- Resolution authorizing 27 Board of Revision complaints to increase property valuations for tax purposes
- Resolution opposing House Bill 68
- Presentation on Social Studies Curriculum Adoption with pilot data and community engagement
- Presentation on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Considerations
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss a draft workplan, consider policies on crowdsourcing and gift donations, receive an update on the Preschool Promise Master Agreement, and review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. They will also hear QI team reports, get a budget status update with a revised timeline, and review monthly financial reports for January 2024.
- Draft workplan for the committee
- Policies for approval on crowdsourcing and gift donations
- Update on Preschool Promise Master Agreement
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Budget update with status and revised timeline, plus January 2024 monthly financial reports
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole is holding a meeting with presentations and discussions on Goal 3 Interims, Guardrail 2, and Guardrail 5 monitoring, the Fiscal Year 2025 board budget proposals including J.P. Parker survey responses, and an update on the Preschool Promise Agreement. The committee will also consider a motion to recess into executive session for negotiations with employees. No final votes are listed on the agenda.
- Goals/Guardrails Monitoring Update (Goal 3 Interims, Guardrail 2, Guardrail 5)
- Fiscal Year 2025 Board Budget Proposals with J.P. Parker Survey Responses
- Preschool Promise Agreement Update
- Motion to recess into Executive Session for employee negotiations
- Appointment of Treasurer Pro Tempore (roll call vote)
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on the 2024 workplan, a resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 68, and a renewable energy and climate change resolution. The committee will also review policies on conflict of interest, students experiencing homelessness, student fees, and a draft new policy on use of district vehicles. Public hearing is scheduled.
- Continued discussion on Resolution Opposing House Bill 68
- Continued discussion on Renewable Energy + Climate Change Resolution / Timeline
- Review of Policy 1130 Conflict of Interest
- Review of Policy 5111.01 Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Draft new policy on Use of District Vehicles
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will hold a business meeting to discuss the district budget and ad hoc recommendations from a recent work session, receive a presentation on property taxes, and vote on consent agenda items including school calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Other business includes committee reports, audit committee appointments, and transportation subsidies. The meeting is primarily procedural with several proposed resolutions and updates.
- Presentation on property taxes and CPS by Treasurer Wagner
- Discussion and clarification of budget and ad hoc recommendations from the January 27 board work session
- Resolution approving school calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Resolution approving student transportation subsidies (reimbursement in lieu of transportation) for 2023-24
- Appointments and reappointments to the Audit Committee
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee will discuss a draft resolution committing the district to renewable energy and electrification, review a nondiscrimination policy related to House Bill 68, and consider renaming the Lighthouse school facility. The committee will also elect a chair, set its 2024 meeting schedule and workplan, and hear public comment.
- Discuss rough draft resolution to commit to renewable energy and electrification
- Review proposed policy 2260 on nondiscrimination under House Bill 68
- Consider renaming Lighthouse via policy 7250 on commemoration of school facilities
- Election of committee chair for 2024
- Adoption of 2024 committee meeting schedule and workplan
Business Meeting - Work Session
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the Ad Hoc Five Recommendations and the FY25 budget challenge, including a five-year forecast, cash balance review, and commitment to balance the budget to annual revenues. The board will also hold an executive session on employee employment and negotiations, and later review possible reduction ideas and a board roundtable survey. Supporting documents include budget choices, contract reduction lists over/under $200K, and ESSER deadline information.
- Ad Hoc Five Recommendations: board consensus, priorities, and administration considerations
- Budget Challenge: five-year forecast, cash balance review, federal funds guidance, and FY25 financial priorities
- Executive session for employment of a public employee and negotiations with employees
- Discussion of possible reduction ideas from community, board, administration, union, superintendent, and treasurer
- Documents include contract reductions over/under $200K, budget choices, and ESSER cliff snapshot
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting to appoint a chair and establish the 2024 meeting schedule and workplan. Members will review financial graphs for fiscal year 2024 through December 31, 2023, and a chart regarding state and federal grants.
- Appointment of Committee Chair
- Determination of 2024 Meeting Schedule
- Review of 2024 Committee Workplan
- Presentation of Monthly Financial Graphs FY24 through December 31, 2023
- Review of State and Federal Grants Chart
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
The Health and Safety Committee will elect a chair, adopt a 2024 meeting schedule, and review a committee workplan. No specific policies, contracts, or dollar amounts are on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment.
- Election of Committee Chair
- Approval of 2024 Committee Meeting Schedule
- Discussion of Committee Workplan
- Hearing the Public
Board Business Meeting
The board will vote on a resolution to approve students eligible for subsidy (reimbursement in lieu of transportation) for the 2023-24 school year. They will also hear a presentation on an Inflation Reduction Act collaboration through community school partners and city/district for the Aiken Green Community Learning Center. Other business includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, superintendent's recommendations, and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution approving student transportation subsidies for 2023-24 school year
- Presentation on Inflation Reduction Act collaboration for Aiken Green Community Learning Center
- Approval of minutes from Tax Budget Hearing, Organizational, and Business meetings on Jan 8, 2024
- Superintendent's recommendations requiring roll call vote
- Treasurer's report requiring roll call vote
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The January 19, 2024 Policy and Equity Committee Meeting of Cincinnati Public Schools was cancelled due to weather. The agenda had included the election of a committee chair, discussion of a renewable energy resolution, and other business items, but no decisions or discussions occurred.
- Election of Committee Chair was scheduled but not held
- Draft Resolution to Commit to Renewable Energy and Electrification was listed for discussion
- Renaming Lighthouse item was on the agenda
- 2024 Committee Meeting Schedule and workplan were to be set
Special Public Joint Meeting - Cincinnati Public Schools and City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
This is a special joint meeting between Cincinnati Public Schools and the City's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on school dismissal safety, housing insecurity via Project Connect, a report from the former CPS ad hoc committee, Safe School Zones, activities beyond the classroom, drivers ed training, city-wide internet access for students, recreation center use, TIF districts near schools, and future partnerships. No votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.
- Project Connect presentation on housing insecurity within CPS and city funding/support opportunities
- Update on Safe School Zones by Councilmember Johnson and CPS Board President Eve Bolton
- Update to city-wide internet access for CPS students
- Discussion of forty Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and their proximity to CPS schools
- Presentation on possible expenditures at city recreation centers nearest to CPS (The Rail Sale)
Student Achievement Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement Committee of the Whole will hold a second and final reading and discussion of the proposed district calendar for 2024-25 and 2025-26 ahead of a vote at the next business meeting. The committee will also receive updates on social studies and financial literacy curriculum adoption and a monitoring report on College Credit Plus and career credentialing. An executive session for the employment of a public employee is scheduled, but no final decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Second and final reading of proposed district calendar for 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Curriculum review and adoption update for social studies and financial literacy
- Monitoring update on College Credit Plus and career credentialing guardrail
- Motion to appoint treasurer pro tempore
- Motion to recess into executive session for employment of a public employee
Organizational Meeting
This is a procedural organizational meeting where the Cincinnati Board of Education will elect a president and vice president, administer oaths to new and returning members, and approve organizational appointments for 2024. A single resolution will be voted on to approve all organizational meeting business items. No substantive policy, budget, or operational decisions are on the agenda.
- Election of Board President via nomination and roll call vote
- Election of Board Vice President via nomination and roll call vote
- Oath of office administered by General Counsel Dan Hoying to new and returning board members
- Appointment of board members to organizational structure positions for 2024
- Resolution to approve all 2024 organizational meeting business items
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will hold a business meeting with routine approvals of minutes and committee reports. They will consider resolutions to join the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, approve standing authorizations for the superintendent and treasurer, and authorize advance payment of taxes and transportation subsidies. The board will also continue discussion on recommendations from the Ad Hoc Attendance Boundaries Committee and hear superintendent recommendations and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution to join Ohio School Boards Association
- Resolution to join OSBA Legal Assistance Fund
- Resolution for advance payment of taxes
- Resolution approving transportation reimbursement in lieu of service for 2023-24
- Continued discussion of Ad Hoc Attendance Boundaries Committee recommendations
Tax Budget Hearing
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board is holding a tax budget hearing to review and consider approving the modified tax budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation and report from the Director of Financial Reporting Transparency, followed by public comment and a resolution vote.
- Presentation and report on the Tax Budget for 2024/2025 by Kevin Ashley
- Public hearing to receive community input
- Resolution to approve the modified tax budget for 2024/2025