Cincinnati Public Schools public meetings in 2025
64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports for November 2025 and discuss the annual tax budget, including a timeline of expiring levies and a potential new money request. The committee will also take up resolutions to reappoint audit committee members and appoint a chair and vice chair. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.
- Monthly Financial Reports for November 2025
- Annual Tax Budget Discussion
- Timeline of Expiring Levies and Discussion of New Money Request
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion
- Resolutions reappointing Audit Committee members and appointing Chair and Vice Chair
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will meet to hear a monitoring presentation from Director of Career and Technical Education Mike Turner. The presentation covers College Credit Plus, credentials, equitable resourcing, Goal 4, and Guardrail 4. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Monitoring presentation: CCP, Credentials, Equitable Resourcing (Goal 4 / Workforce)
- Monitoring presentation: Guardrail 4 – Equitable Resourcing
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on four policies: Policy 5421 (Grading), Policy 5630 (Corporal Punishment), Policy 8410 (Crisis and Behavior Interventions and Support), and Policy 9212 (Non School Organizations). New business includes a policy on criminal background checks (Policy 8475) and a discussion of a draft general counsel policy with Ben Kleban of School Board Partners. A 10-minute public hearing is also scheduled.
- Continued discussion of Policy 5421 - Grading
- Continued discussion of Policy 5630 - Corporal Punishment
- Continued discussion of Policy 8410 - Crisis and Behavior Interventions and Support
- New business: Policy 8475 - Criminal Background Checks
- Discussion of draft General Counsel Policy with Ben Kleban, School Board Partners
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will meet to receive updates from internal audit, review financial graphs and the audit recommendation process, and conduct a mid-year evaluation of the Chief Audit Executive. The meeting also includes member and chair appointments, approval of the 2026 meeting schedule, and an executive session for employment of a public employee or official. No binding decisions are expected; all items are for discussion and review.
- Internal audit presentation and FY 2026 Agile Auditing Report and revised Internal Audit Plan
- Financial update with monthly financial graphs from October and November 2025
- Audit recommendation process document
- Chief Audit Executive mid-year evaluation
- Member and chair appointments for 2025-26 and proposed 2026 meeting schedule
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education meets to hear a presentation on property tax reform legislation, discuss middle school education and the Good Food Purchasing Program, and vote on a consent agenda including resolutions to modify the tax budget for 2026/2027, request advances on tax settlements, and approve student transportation subsidies. Board members will also receive updates on staffing vacancies, curriculum usage, and specialized unit waitlists.
- Presentation on property tax reform legislation by Treasurer Gustin
- Resolution requesting authority from Hamilton County Budget Commission to file a modified tax budget for 2026/2027
- Resolution authorizing the treasurer to request advances on tax settlements
- Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2025-2026
- Board assignments: staffing data update on vacancies, specialized units timeline and waitlist, and curriculum usage percentages
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools board will consider and vote on resolutions amending policies on neighborhood elementary school enrollment, grading, and local school decision-making. Presentations on elementary education and student services are scheduled, along with a discussion on planning for the district's strategic plan. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, committee reports, a resolution on transportation subsidies, and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5120 on enrollment in neighborhood elementary schools
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5421 on grading
- Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2025-2026
- Presentation on elementary education by Assistant Superintendent Deb Klein
- Discussion on planning for CPS strategic plan
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports, state and federal grants, and key performance indicators. The committee will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including feedback from budget engagement sessions, a revenue update, and the budget steering team. A debt review and public comment on the district's use of IDEA-B funds are also on the agenda. This is a discussion and review meeting; no final decisions are expected.
- Monthly Financial Reports for October 2025
- State and Federal Grants update
- Key Performance Indicators / Return on Investment review
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: feedback from engagement sessions, FY26 revenue update, and budget steering team
- Debt Review and Discussion
CPS/CITY Healthy Neighborhoods Committee Joint Meeting
The CPS/CITY Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will discuss the impact of Snap Cut on schools, police presence around schools, youth employment and after-school programming, expansion of licensed after care, a truancy elimination partnership, and the passage of a police cadet charter amendment. The meeting is a joint session between Cincinnati Public Schools and the City of Cincinnati.
- Snap Cut Impact presentation by Superintendent Murphy
- Cincinnati Police Department presence around schools and districts
- Business impact around high schools
- Expansion of licensed after care programs
- Truancy elimination partnership program discussion
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 bully allegation report. Members will also monitor progress on superintendent goals regarding graduation and reading and math interims for third and sixth grades and Algebra I.
- CPS 2024-2025 Bully Allegation Report
- Monitoring of Third Grade Reading, Sixth Grade Reading, and Algebra I interims
- Graduation update and Goal 5 monitoring
- Attendance and tardiness data for Ethel Taylor and all schools related to Metro
- Discussion on moving a bus stop at Pleasant Hill
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on policies including evaluation of the treasurer, grading, non-school organizations, and local school decision making. New assignments include policies on board legal counsel, enrollment in neighborhood schools, corporal punishment, and crisis and behavior interventions. A public hearing will be held.
- Continued discussion of Policy 1330 (Evaluation of the Treasurer)
- Continued discussion of Policy 5421 (Grading)
- New policy on Board Legal Counsel
- New policy on Policy 5120 (Enrollment in Neighborhood Schools)
- New policy on Policy 5630 (Corporal Punishment)
Cincinnati Public Schools Records Commission
The Cincinnati Public Schools Records Commission is holding its yearly meeting to review Policy 6900 on records retention and disposal, and to consider one-time applications for records disposal. The meeting includes a roll call vote for quorum and attendance.
- Review: Policy 6900 - Records Retention Disposal
- Review one-time applications for records disposal
- Roll call vote for quorum and attendance
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will discuss and potentially finalize superintendent goals and strategic goals. Presentations include a district dashboard and multilingual learners program. Several resolutions are proposed, including amendments to enrollment and withdrawal policies, an alcohol waiver for a school foundation event, and approval of transportation subsidies. Consent agenda items include minutes, committee reports, and the treasurer's report.
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5120 – Enrollment in Neighborhood Elementary Schools
- Discussion and finalization of Superintendent Goals and Strategic Goals
- Resolution requesting alcohol waiver for Pleasant Ridge Montessori by the Pleasant Ridge School Foundation
- Resolution amending Board Policy 5130 – Withdrawal from School
- Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2025-2026
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on several policies, including grading (5421), neighborhood school enrollment (5120), withdrawal (5130), and purchasing (6320). The committee will also consider a request to allow alcohol sales at a Pleasant Ridge Montessori fundraiser and discuss aligning the district's weapons policy with new state open carry and stand-your-ground laws. Board member-submitted topics include evaluations of the Treasurer, Chief Audit Executive, and General Counsel.
- Alcohol waiver request from Pleasant Ridge School Foundation for fundraiser at Pleasant Ridge Montessori
- Continued discussion of Policy 5421 (Grading) and Policy 5120 (Enrollment in Neighborhood Elementary Schools)
- Discussion of Policy 7217 (Weapons) to align with new open carry and stand-your-ground legislation
- Evaluation of the Treasurer (Policy 1330) and Chief Audit Executive (Policy 6836)
- Evaluation of the General Counsel for 2025-26
Board Business Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution approving students eligible for Payment in Lieu of Transportation for the 2025-2026 school year. Discussions will cover District Resource Mapping, a Superintendent/Board Guardrail Discussion, a Strategic Plan Timeline update, and a Middle School Update on enrollment vs attendance. The meeting also includes public comments, announcements, and approval of prior minutes and committee reports.
- Resolution approving students eligible for Payment in Lieu of Transportation for 2025-2026
- District Resource Mapping presentation by Superintendent Murphy
- Superintendent/Board Guardrail Discussion
- Strategic Plan Timeline and clarification
- Middle School Update with enrollment vs attendance data
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee for Cincinnati Public Schools will review monthly and quarterly financial reports, state and federal expenditure reports, and foundation statements for September 2025. The agenda also covers new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) agreements, key performance indicator updates, and a deep dive on FY26 treasurer goals following a recent retreat. The meeting lists only review and discussion items with no scheduled votes or public hearings. These financial reviews help residents track how district funds are allocated and ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
- Review of September monthly financial reports and fund activity as of Sept. 30, 2025
- Discussion of new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) agreements for October 2025
- Review of quarterly spending and state/federal final expenditure reports
- Presentation of September foundation financial statements
- Deep dive on FY26 treasurer goals following a recent committee retreat
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will review several district monitoring updates. Discussions include social studies instructional practices and progress regarding specific goals and guardrails.
- Presentation on CPS Social Studies Instructional Practices from the DBQ Conference
- Monitoring update on Career and Technical Education by Mike Turner
- Monitoring of Guardrail 1: Whole Child
- Monitoring of Guardrail 2: Culturally Responsive Discipline
- Monitoring of Guardrail 5: Chronic Absenteeism and Guardrail 6: Community Partnerships
Business Meeting - Board Retreat
This is a board retreat, not a regular voting meeting. The board will discuss budget targets, board priorities, and a capital improvement plan. Administrative evaluations for Superintendent Murphy, Treasurer Gustin, and others are also on the agenda. No dollar amounts or specific proposals are listed in the agenda text.
- Budget target discussion (no dollar amount given)
- Capital Improvement Plan update with five-year plan attachment
- Superintendent Murphy evaluation and goals for 2025-26
- Treasurer Gustin evaluation and goals for FY26
- Comparative analysis of state report card results by school and type
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will discuss goals for fiscal year 2026 and review internal audit charters. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY25 Performance Index and a discussion of the district's five-year financial forecast.
- FY 2026 Audit Committee Goals
- Review of Audit Committee and Internal Audit Charters
- FY25 Performance Index overview
- Five Year Forecast Report and October 2026 Forecast
- FY25 Letter of Arrangement with the Ohio Auditor of State
Board Business Meeting
The Board will discuss the budget and three-year forecast, the instructional plan, and the professional development plan. Members will also decide on the Superintendent's final evaluation score for SY24-25 and set performance objectives for SY25-26.
- Resolution to amend Board Policy 7250 regarding Commemoration of School Facilities
- Resolution to amend Board Policy 2460 regarding Special Education Model Policies and Procedures
- Resolution to rescind Board Policy 5113.02 regarding No Child Left Behind
- Approval of students eligible for Payment in Lieu of Transportation for 2025-2026
- Discussion of Budget and Three-Year Forecast by Treasurer Gustin
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will meet to continue discussions on several policies, including public hearing rules, facility use, and school commemorations. Board members submitted topics on transgender student protections under the Parents Bill of Rights, grading policy, and local school decision-making. New business includes special education model policies and a recommendation to rescind the No Child Left Behind policy. A 10-minute public hearing is also scheduled.
- Discussion of transgender student protections under the Parents Bill of Rights (submitted by Moffett)
- Continued review of Policy 0160 – Meetings (Hearing the Public)
- New business: Policy 2460 – Special Education Model Policies and Procedures
- New business: Policy 5113.02 – No Child Left Behind (recommend rescinding)
- Standing review: Policy 5120 – Enrollment in Neighborhood Elementary Schools
Board Business Meeting
The board will discuss the Cincinnati Preschool Promise and CPS Preschool program, review the Ohio Department of Education report card, and hear a budget design presentation. They will also consider resolutions amending policies on job expenses, student enrollment, payroll deductions, and facility use, as well as approve transportation subsidies for eligible students. Public comment will be heard.
- Presentation on Cincinnati Preschool Promise and CPS Preschool
- Ohio Department of Education report card review
- Budget review and design discussion
- Resolutions amending policies: job expenses (3440), enrollment (5111), high school choice (5113.03), payroll (6520), facility use (7510)
- Approval of payment in lieu of transportation for 2025-2026 school year
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review old business including a five-year forecast preview and a budget task force update. They will also receive monthly financial reports, annual CRA and TIF reporting, and a quality improvement team report. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed; items are for discussion and presentation.
- Five-Year Forecast Preview (presentation attached)
- Budget Task Force Update (presentation attached)
- Monthly Financial Reports for August 2025
- Annual CRA and TIF Reporting
- QI Team Report - Schedule E
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hear a presentation on Strategic Plan Historical Data and receive updates on the first week of school. They will also discuss Ohio House Bill 42 and Senate Bill 72, state law overrides by the governor, and property tax reform legislation. The consent agenda includes resolutions for alcohol-use waivers at Clark Montessori and Hyde Park Parent School, and a resolution to approve transportation subsidies for eligible students.
- Strategic Plan Historical Data presentation by Superintendent Murphy
- Discussion of Ohio House Bill 42 and Ohio Senate Bill 72 by Policy Committee
- Resolution to request alcohol-use waiver for Clark Montessori High School Foundation
- Resolution to request alcohol-use waiver for Hyde Park Parent Teacher Organization event
- Resolution to approve payment in lieu of transportation for 2025-2026 school year
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue discussions on several policies, including commemoration of school facilities, use of district facilities, and public hearing procedures. Board President Moffett has submitted topics on immigration policies and transgender student protections under the Parents Bill of Rights. The committee will also review policies on job-related expenses, student eligibility, enrollment, and payroll deductions.
- Discussion of Policy 5540 on immigration policies (submitted by Board President Moffett)
- Discussion of transgender student protections under the Parents Bill of Rights
- Continued discussion of Policy 0160 – Meetings (Hearing the Public)
- Review of Policy 5111 – Eligibility of Resident Nonresident Students
- Alcohol waiver requests for Clark Montessori annual fundraiser and Hyde Park School annual Pumpkin Chuck
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider and vote on a consent agenda that includes resolutions approving yellow school bus stops and transportation subsidies for the 2025-2026 school year. Other action items include appointing a representative to the Cincinnati Preschool Promise board and recognizing Treasurer/CFO Jennifer M. Wagner on her retirement. Updates will be given on Project Connect, back-to-school transportation, and goals and guardrails modifications.
- Resolution approving yellow school bus stops for 2025-2026 school year
- Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2025-2026
- Resolution appointing Jennifer L. Myree as CPS Preschool Expansion Organization board representative
- Resolution recognizing Treasurer/CFO Jennifer M. Wagner on her retirement
- Project Connect update presentation
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The committee will review FY25 preliminary annual financial report and FY26 July financial reports, discuss key performance indicators including HCESC spending and vendor contracts, and begin developing the FY27 budget. They will also discuss transportation budget in-sourcing potential, building utilization, and updates to payroll deduction policy.
- FY25 Preliminary Annual Financial Report
- FY26 July Financial Reports and Fund Activity Reports
- Annual Investment Update with per-school breakdown
- Transportation budget and in-sourcing feasibility discussion
- Group to work on developing FY27 budget and related RFPs
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will receive a status report on strategic plan goals and a preview of interim goals for the 2025-26 school year. Administration will provide first day of school updates covering vacancies in security and crossing guards, and initial enrollment figures. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation meeting.
- Status of Strategic Plan Goals – Mike Turner, Director of Career & Technical Education and Goals & Guardrails
- Preview of Interim Goals for 2025-26 school year
- First Day of School Updates – Vacancies in Security and Crossing Guards
- First Day of School Updates – Initial First Day Enrollment
Special Public Joint Meeting - Cincinnati Public Schools and City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
This special joint meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools board and the City's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will discuss and receive presentations on several topics, including Metro busing for middle school students, CPS crossing guards, changes in student populations at various school buildings, resources for families experiencing homelessness, a budget update with state impact, and after-school programs at recreation centers. The meeting includes a public hearing period.
- METRO busing for middle school students and opening transit centers
- Change in student bodies at various CPS buildings
- Project Connect and resources for families experiencing homelessness in CPS
- Budget update and state impact for CPS
- After school programs at rec centers, enrollment availability, and staff pay
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on a resolution to join a lawsuit demanding the release of federal Title II-A, III-A, and IV-A funds withheld by the U.S. Department of Education. The board will also consider a waiver to allow alcohol at a School for Creative and Performing Arts fundraiser for Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Other discussion items include the status of FY26 federal funds, school opening challenges, and appointments to the CPS Foundation board.
- Resolution to join lawsuit over withheld federal Title II-A, III-A, and IV-A funds
- Resolution requesting alcohol waiver for an event at School for Creative and Performing Arts benefiting Starshine Hospice
- Appointment of Leslie Mooney and Christopher Mattress to CPS Foundation board
- Presentation on status of federal funds for FY26 and Ohio school funding actions
- Discussion of school opening challenges in enrollment, staffing, transportation, and security
Audit Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee meets to discuss FY 2026 audit committee goals, the district's levy and financial status, and the proposed internal audit plan. The committee will also consider a board resolution amending policy 6835 and set goals for the chief audit executive. No votes are scheduled; all items are for review and discussion.
- Levy and financial discussion including five-year forecast, budget updates, and Moody's rating
- FY 2026 Internal Audit Plan presentation by Chief Audit Executive
- Board resolution amending Policy 6835
- Chief Audit Executive goals for 2025-26
- FY 2026 Audit Committee goals by Chair Dan Holthaus
Special Public Meeting
At this special public meeting, the Cincinnati Public Schools board will consider and vote on adopting the Superintendent's Recommended FY26 General Fund Operating Budget and the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution. The agenda also includes resolutions honoring Darlene Kamine, approving student transportation subsidies, and certificated personnel recommendations for principal positions at Roberts Academy, Taft High, and Withrow.
- Motion to adopt FY26 General Fund Operating Budget (roll call vote)
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution (roll call vote)
- Resolution honoring Darlene Kamine and naming the Roberts Health Center
- Recommendations 1 - Certificated Personnel: Roberts Academy Elementary Principal (June 23)
- Resolution approving students eligible for Payment in Lieu of Transportation for 2025-2026
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on a reduction in force, a renewal tax levy, final and temporary appropriations, and resolutions on school safety and fair school funding. They will also discuss the budget, a property sale, collective bargaining agreements, and naming of a health center.
- Motion to approve Reduction in Force (roll call vote)
- Resolution determining to proceed with submission of a renewal tax levy (roll call vote)
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Final Annual Appropriation Resolution (roll call vote)
- A resolution supporting increased penalties for vehicle moving violations in school safety zones
- Motion to authorize administration to conduct a sale of property
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will discuss the FY26 budget and receive a levy update related to state budget bill changes. It will consider draft resolutions for FY25 final appropriations and FY26 temporary appropriations. Old business includes a review of Policy 5113 on inter-district open enrollment. Monthly financial reports for May 2025 will be presented.
- FY26 Budget Discussion and Recommendation
- FY25 Final Annual Appropriations Resolution (draft)
- FY26 Annual Appropriations Resolution (draft)
- Policy 5113 – Inter-District Open Enrollment (old business)
- Levy Update and Strategies Adapting to State Budget Bill Changes
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will discuss academic performance and operational planning. The meeting includes presentations on state test results, graduation data, and summer school updates. Members will also review enrollment projections and staffing levels for the FY 25-26 budget.
- Initial State Test Results
- CPS Graduations and Scholarships Awards Data
- Summer School update on enrollment, program, costs, and staff
- FY 25-26 Budget Development status of staffing and enrollment district wide
- Goal 4 – CCP / Workforce monitoring
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and hear a presentation on student safety at Western Hills High School. The board will also receive updates on FY26 contracts, transportation costs for middle schools, and Phase I/II budget costs. Discussions include proposed resolutions for fair school funding and increased penalties for moving violations in school zones.
- Vote on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
- Presentation on Student Safety at Western Hills High School
- Update on FY26 Contracts with recommendations
- Update on Transportation Cost for Middle Schools
- Discussion of Resolutions: Fair School Funding and increased penalties for school zone violations
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will continue reviewing Ohio House Bill 8 (Parent’s Bill of Rights) and House Bill 257 (virtual meetings). New business includes HB 208 on expulsions and a policy on Local School Decision Making Committees. The committee will also discuss student fees, district property use, open enrollment, and topics submitted by board members on immigration and transgender protections.
- Continued discussion on Ohio House Bill 8 – Parent’s Bill of Rights (draft policy)
- Discussion of House Bill 257 authorizing certain public bodies to meet virtually
- Review of Policy 6152 – Student Fees, Fines and Charges (redlined draft)
- New business: House Bill 208 on removals from imminent endangerment of health and safety
- Standing policy review of Inter-District Open Enrollment (Policy 5113) and magnet school enrollment
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will consider a resolution declaring it necessary to renew a tax levy for ten years. Other items include adopting a new mental health and wellness policy, approving the 2025-2026 code of conduct, and receiving a five-year forecast and FY26 budget update. Consent items include OHSAA membership and transportation subsidies.
- Resolution to renew a tax levy for ten years
- Adoption of new Board Policy 8516 – Mental Health and Wellness
- Approval of 2025-2026 Code of Conduct
- Resolution authorizing 2025-2026 OHSAA membership
- Five-Year Forecast and FY26 Budget Update
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will receive a budget update, discuss a levy recommendation, and review the May update of the five-year forecast. Members will also hear the monthly financial report for April 2025 and an internal audit update. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible future recommendation.
- Five-Year Forecast (May 2025 update and recommendation)
- Levy recommendation – committee discussion
- Monthly Financial Report for April 2025
- Internal Audit Update
- Budget update from administration
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will review updates on student conduct and curriculum. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025-2026 Code of Conduct and a social-emotional learning curriculum pilot. Members will also monitor district guardrails regarding communication and equitable resourcing.
- 2025-2026 Code of Conduct recommendations for revisions
- Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Pilot update
- Yondr Pouch update
- Fiscal Year 2026 Budget continued discussion
- Monitoring of Guardrail 3 (Communication) and Guardrail 4 (Equitable Resourcing)
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will meet on May 5, 2025, with key agenda items including a continued discussion on levy options and a FY26 budget update. The board will also consider a new mental health wellness policy, a resolution for transportation subsidies, and a CPS Foundation budget update. The meeting includes recognition of valedictorians and a public hearing.
- Continued discussion on levy options for school funding
- FY26 Budget Update presentation
- New Policy 8516 on Mental Health Wellness discussion
- Resolution approving payment in lieu of transportation for 2024-2025
- CPS Foundation budget update and community member appointment
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee will discuss topics submitted by board members, including house bills affecting CPS, immigration policies, and transgender student protections under Ohio's Parents Bill of Rights. They will also review several existing policies (student eligibility, interrogation, audit committee charter) and consider a new mental health wellness policy. Additionally, HB 257 on open meetings amendments will be discussed. A public hearing of 10 minutes is scheduled.
- Review of new Policy 8516 – Mental Health Wellness Policy (draft)
- Discussion of House Bills affecting CPS presented by Mary Wineberg and others
- Discussion of Immigration Policies per Board President Moffett
- Discussion of Transgender Student Protections under Ohio's Parents Bill of Rights
- Review of Policy 5540 – Interrogation of Students
Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee will review internal audit reports including a Network Security Follow-up Audit and a Continuous Monitoring Report on Procurement Cards. The committee will also discuss FY2025 goals evaluation, financial graphs, and a dashboard of past recommendations. An executive session is scheduled for security matters and employment of a public employee.
- Network Security Follow-up Audit Report review
- Continuous Monitoring Report: Procurement Cards
- FY 2025 Audit Committee Goals Evaluation
- Monthly Financial Graphs from Finance Committee (March and April 2025)
- Executive Session on security matters and employment of a public employee
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will discuss levy options as old business and receive a presentation on the FY2026 budget status and suggested guidelines. The board will also hear an update on middle schools and consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution for payment in lieu of transportation and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Continued discussion on levy options (old business)
- FY2026 budget status update and suggested guidelines presentation
- Middle schools update and professional development for principals
- Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2024-2025
- Resolution celebrating Aiken High School boys basketball 2024-2025 season
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee of Cincinnati Public Schools will review monthly financial reports for March 2025, discuss a $48 million levy planning proposal, and consider policy updates on cash management and student fees. Old business includes an insurance update, and new business covers preschool funding by fund and an unclaimed funds report over five years old. The committee will also receive an overview of the CPS Foundation budget and a quality improvement report.
- Levy planning discussion for $48 million
- Policy review of cash management and student fees
- Monthly financial reports for March 2025
- Preschool funding by fund presentation
- Unclaimed funds report over five years old
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will review updates on student dining services. The body will also discuss district performance monitoring and a transition in assessment tools at Walnut Hills High School.
- Student Dining update from Chief Operations Officer Chris Burkhardt and Director Jessica Shelly
- Monitoring presentation on Guardrail 1 – Whole Child
- Monitoring presentation on Guardrail 2 – Discipline
- Discussion on Walnut Hills High School moving from IOWA to i-Ready
Special Public Joint Meeting - Cincinnati Public Schools Board Members and the City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee
This is a special public joint meeting between Cincinnati Public Schools board members and the City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee. The agenda includes presentations on CPS crossing guards, an update on Dohn School, athletics, a legislative update, and a conversation about Hyde Park development. The meeting is informational with no listed votes or action items.
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will hear a presentation on levy options from the treasurer, discuss a recommendation for athletic directors and resource coordinators, and receive an update on summer school 2025. The board will also consider two alcohol waiver resolutions for school events and vote on consent agenda items including audit committee appointments and a transportation subsidy resolution.
- Administration's recommendation for athletic directors and resource coordinators (Old Business)
- Levy options presentation by Treasurer Wagner (Presentation/Discussion)
- Resolution requesting an alcohol waiver for Kilgour Elementary PTA event
- Resolution requesting an alcohol waiver for an Invest in Neighborhoods event at the Education Center
- Resolution approving students eligible for payment in lieu of transportation for 2024-2025 school year
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The committee will review the FY26 budget update and February 2025 monthly financial reports. Members will discuss levy planning, including lobbying and testimony, and analyze expenditures from 2016 to 2025. The meeting also includes updates on insurance, investments, and the appointment of new Audit Committee members.
- FY26 Budget Update
- Appointment of new Audit Committee members
- Levy planning lobbying and testimony discussion
- Expenditure analysis (2016-2025) for transportation, benefits packages, and utilities
- February 2025 Monthly Financial Reports
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education will hold a business meeting with old business on the CPS Foundation, new business presentations on safety and security, resource coordination, and athletics, and a consent agenda including resolutions to increase property valuations for tax purposes. The board will also discuss several board matters such as a school name change, Hyde Park development, and an assessment software switch.
- Resolution to file Board of Revision complaint to increase valuation of 44 W. Freedom Way and 175 Rosa Parks Street to $86,700,000 sale price
- Resolution to file Board of Revision complaint to increase valuation of 2100, 2114, and 2136 Reading Road to $2,500,000 sale price
- Resolution approving payment in lieu of transportation subsidies for eligible students for 2024-2025 school year
- Safety and security presentation by Deputy Superintendent and Director of Safety Services
- Athletics update and recommendations with data and financials from Superintendent and Treasurer
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee will hold a monitoring session on goals for third-grade reading, sixth-grade reading, and Algebra 1, and will discuss adopting a reading intervention curriculum. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for presentations and discussion only.
- Presentation on Goal 1 and interim progress for third-grade reading
- Presentation on Goal 2 and interim progress for sixth-grade reading
- Presentation on Goal 3 and interim progress for Algebra 1
- Discussion of reading intervention curriculum adoption, led by Superintendent Murphy and Senior Director Emily Campbell
Board Business Meeting
The board will vote on a resolution affirming its commitment to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students regardless of immigration status. They will also discuss transportation updates, budget building, and a new policy on attendance for religious expression days. Other items include a CPS Foundation update and approval of consent agenda items including the superintendent's recommendations and treasurer's report.
- Resolution affirming safe environment for all students regardless of immigration status
- Resolution adopting new Board Policy 5200.01 – Attendance – Religious Expression Days
- Transportation update presentation from Chief Operations Officer Chris Burkhardt
- Budget building presentation with Superintendent, Treasurer, and Vice President
- Resolution approving students eligible for subsidy (payment in lieu of transportation) for 2024-2025
Audit Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss a proposed revision to Board Policy 6835 (Audit Committee Charter), review external audit reports including the FY24 financial audit and FY21 E-Rate audit, and receive internal audit findings on BusinessPlus and records retention. The committee will also consider new member appointments, conflict of interest forms, and financial updates. All items are for discussion; no votes are scheduled.
- Revision of Board Policy 6835 (Audit Committee Charter) under Audit Committee Updates
- FY24 Financial Audit presentation by Treasurer/CFO Jennifer Wagner
- FY21 E-Rate Audit presentation by Grants Project Coordinator Bernice Riga
- Internal Audit Reports on BusinessPlus and Records Retention
- Draft Escalation Plan for past due internal audit recommendations
Board Business Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on February 24, 2025. They are scheduled to vote on a resolution appointing Michael Gustin as Treasurer of the Cincinnati City School District. The board will also discuss budget development, process modeling, and board priorities, and monitor progress on discipline and communication guardrails. Other items include updates on the Bramble Regional Lab School, projects at Douglass and Evanston schools, and the status of foundation discussions.
- Resolution appointing Michael Gustin as Treasurer – roll call vote
- Budget development, process modeling, and board priorities discussion
- Monitoring of Guardrail 2 (Discipline) and Guardrail 3 (Communication)
- Discussion on Bramble Regional Lab School and projects at Douglass and Evanston schools
- Status of foundation discussions
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Policy and Equity Committee will discuss board member-submitted topics on immigration policies and transgender student protections under the Parents Bill of Rights, as well as house bills affecting CPS. They will also continue policy reviews on superintendent evaluation, mental health wellness, religious expression days, and student discipline under House Bill 206. A 10-minute public hearing is scheduled.
- Review of Policy 2430.03 – District School/Community Partnerships
- Discussion of Immigration Policies (submitted by Board Member Moffett)
- Discussion of Transgender Student Protections under Parents Bill of Rights (Moffett)
- Continued discussion of new Mental Health Wellness Policy (Policy 8516)
- Continued discussion of House Bill 206 on student discipline (suspension/expulsion)
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will hear monthly financial reports for January 2025, including updates on contracts under $200K and the annual comprehensive financial report. Members will also discuss policies on cash balance reserves, aged student fees, and uncollectible debts write-off. The committee will receive a timeline update for the FY 25/26 budget and review levy planning strategies. Additionally, the agenda includes a treasurer's search update and selection of a committee chair.
- Monthly Financial Reports for January 2025, including fund activity and quarterly expense reports
- Review of policies: Cash Balance Reserves, Aged Student Fees, and Uncollectible Debts Write-Off
- FY 25/26 Budget timeline update and budget survey discussion
- Levy planning strategies, including a design initiative proposal
- Update on treasurer's search and committee chair selection
Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee of the Whole will meet to receive presentations on facilities and technology. The committee will also discuss the FY26 budget.
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Facilities Update by Chief Operations Officer Chris Burkhardt
- Technology Update by Chief Information Officer Jeremy Gollihue
- Executive session regarding employment of a public employee or official
Board Business Meeting
The board will consider a resolution authorizing 21 complaints to the Hamilton County Board of Revision to increase property valuations to sale prices, potentially raising tax revenue. It will also discuss FY26 budget priorities, a revised 2025-26 school calendar, and a growth update. Other items include a new policy prohibiting affirmations of specific beliefs and several policy amendments.
- Resolution authorizing 21 Board of Revision complaints to increase property valuations
- Discussion of FY26 budget priorities and staffing formula
- Revised 2025-26 school calendar draft
- New Board Policy 2270.01 – Prohibition of Affirmations of Specific Beliefs
- Growth Plan Phase 2 update
Business Meeting - Board Retreat Work Session
The Cincinnati Public Schools board meets for a retreat work session to discuss superintendent goals, growth and sustainability data (Phase One actuals, Phase Two anticipated), long-range financial planning including levies/renewals, and a budgeting 101 discussion comparing zero-based vs. incremental and student-based vs. staff-based formulas. The board will also discuss budget planning numbers, budget goals and priorities, voted commitments, community engagement, teacher allocation, class sizes, and residual budgeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.
- Three executive session interviews (8:40–12:00 PM)
- Superintendent Murphy presents goals (20–30 min)
- Growth and sustainability data: Phase One actuals / Phase Two anticipated with attached plans
- Long-range financial planning discussion on levies and renewals
- Budgeting 101: zero-based vs. incremental, student-based vs. staff-based formulas, with weighted student formula attachments
Policy and Equity Committee Meeting
The Cincinnati Public Schools Policy and Equity Committee will meet to discuss and potentially advance several policy items. Notable actions include considering new policies on affirmation of specific beliefs (House Bill 214) and religious expression days (R.C. 3320.04). The committee will also continue discussions on superintendent evaluation, mental health wellness, and community partnerships. A public hearing will be held.
- Election of committee chair
- Alcohol waiver for Fasching Biergarten at Fairview Clifton German Language School
- New policy on Affirmation of Specific Beliefs (House Bill 214)
- New policy on Religious Expression Days (R.C. 3320.04)
- Continued discussion on Superintendent Evaluation Policy 1240
Board Business Meeting
This business meeting includes discussions on eliminating the Health and Safety Committee, extending Student Achievement Committee meetings, and updates on the superintendent evaluation, Xavier Montessori Lab, treasurer search, and a joint meeting with the City of Cincinnati. Presentations will cover the cold weather policy, summer school, and third-grade reading scores. A consent agenda vote will decide resolutions amending FY2024-2025 appropriations, appointing audit committee members, and approving student transportation subsidies. The board will also hear public comments and address inquiries on crossing guards and district security.
- Discussion on eliminating the Health and Safety Committee
- Resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2024-2025 appropriations
- Update on Cold Weather Policy for CPS
- Summer School 2025 overview presentation
- Fall 2024 third-grade reading assessment results
Special Public Meeting
The Cincinnati Board of Education holds a special public meeting to hear presentations on early childhood education via the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, a growth update from the superintendent, and a report on chronic absenteeism under Goal 4 and Guardrail 5. The board will also consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes, committee reports, resolutions to join the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, and standing authorizations for the superintendent and treasurer for 2025.
- Early Childhood Education and Cincinnati Preschool Promise update presented by Director Vera Brooks
- Growth update from Superintendent Shauna Murphy, including phase 2 marketing and OSE updates
- Goal 4 and Interims presentation on CCP/workforce by Interim Assistant Superintendent John Chambers
- Guardrail 5: Chronic Absenteeism report from John Chambers
- Resolutions to join the Ohio School Boards Association, its Legal Assistance Fund, and to appoint a trustee representative
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Meeting
The Budget, Finance and Growth Committee will review monthly financial reports and discuss the timeline and staffing for the FY 25/26 budget. The body is also reviewing policies regarding cash balances, fixed assets, and student fees.
- FY 25/26 budget timeline and staffing updates
- Policies on student fee aging balances and writing off old debts
- Review of travel per diem versus receipts policy
- Monthly financial reports as of December 31, 2024
- Discussion of mid-year vendor contract performance evaluations under $200K
B - Board Organizational Meeting
The Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice President. Members will also review and vote on the 2025 Board organizational structure and discuss a proposed addition to the CPS Montessori network.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Discussion regarding a proposed addition to the CPS Montessori network
- Vote on the 2025 Board of Education Organizational Structure
- Resolution to approve 2025 Organizational Meeting business items
A - Board Tax Budget Hearing
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board holds a tax budget hearing to discuss and vote on the modified tax budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation by the Director of Financial Reporting and Transparency, public comment, and resolutions to approve the budget and authorize advance payment of taxes.
- Presentation of modified tax budget for FY 2025/2026
- Public hearing on the tax budget
- Resolution to approve the modified tax budget for FY 2025/2026
- Resolution for advance payment of taxes