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December 10 2018

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

December 10, 2018

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1295

Motion to Revise the Agenda to Add A Resolution Confirming District and Partnership

Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1295

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1295

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 1296

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1296

48 Hour Waiver To Introduce A Resolution Confirming District and Partnership

Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1296

A Resolution Confirming District and Partnership Alignment . . . . . . 1297

Board Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1297

Revised Report of the Superintendent

Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1299

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1305

Report of the Treasurer

I. Award of Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 1313

II. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1314

III. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1316

IV. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1317

V. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 1318

VI. Award of Contract – Request for Proposals . . . . . . . . 1320

VII. Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1321

VIII. Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1322

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1326

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1326

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1326

December 10 1295 2018

BUSINESS MEETING

The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met pursuant to its calendar of meetings in

the ILC at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:31 p.m.,

President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

Absent: None

Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.

MOTION TO REVISE THE AGENDA TO ADD A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DISTRICT AND

PARTNERSHIP ALIGNMENT

Mr. Moroski moved and Mr. Messer seconded the motion to Revise the Agenda to Add A Resolution Confirming District and

Partnership Alignment be accepted.

Ayes: Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

MINUTES APPROVED

Mr. Moroski moved and Mrs. Copeland-Dansby second that the minutes of the following meetings be approved without

reading, copies of said minutes having been distributed to members and made available to the public and news media on

December 11, 2018.

Special Meeting – November 28, 2018

Business Meeting – November 28, 2018

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

December 10 1296 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos:

1. Member Davis – congratulations to the Rockdale Tumbling Team on absolutely smashing the Cincinnati Recreation

Commission tumbling meet competition Friday night.

2. Member Moroski – thank you to Superintendent Mitchell’s Leadership Team and our Curriculum Department for

attending “All Children Thrive” learning session last week. We were extremely well represented.

3. Member Moroski – congratulations to the students and teachers of Pleasant Ridge Montessori for organizing their

first Craft Fair that was held on Saturday, December 8th

to support the Year Book Club.

4. Member Messer – a shout out to Lee Black at SCPA, he had 8 students excepted to the Honors Band at EKU.

5. Member Messer – attend SCPA production of the “Nutcracker” on Friday, December 7th

. My family and I

thoroughly enjoyed the show. I loved the diversity of the children and the audience. People sitting around me said

WOW; this is as good as Music Hall!

6. Copeland-Dansby – thank you for the beautiful remodel/renovation of the ILC.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Marlena Brookfield Suggestions for Mercy campus

2. John Holland Dater – Mercy Proposal

3. Pamela Bowers Gamble Montessori future

4. Stephan Pryor Issues

5. Julie Sellers CFT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Community Building Institute (CBI) – Liz Blume, Xavier University

2. ESSA Implementation – Performance Leadership Team

48 HOUR WAIVER

TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DISTRICT AND PARTNERSHIP ALIGNMENT

Mr. Messer moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion to the 48 Hour Waiver to Introduce A Resolution Confirming

District and Partnership Alignment be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

Noes: None


December 10 1297 2018

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DISTRICT AND PARTNERSHIP ALIGNMENT

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is committed to collaboration and partnerships; and

WHEREAS, collaboration and partnerships provide support for our students, families and communities throughout

the Cincinnati Community Learning Center Model; and

WHEREAS Cincinnati Public Schools has over 600 partnerships active in our schools; and

WHEREAS, Cincinnati Public Schools assures quality, accountability and equity within the services rendered in our

schools; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education holds its partners to the same high standards;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education will oversee a review of all

partnerships;

AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the reviews include an evaluation of the partnerships’ alignment to the

Cincinnati Board of Education’s following Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals of the Cincinnati Public Schools:

Vision, Cincinnati Public Schools will be a community that ensures equitable access to a world-

class education, unleashing the potential of every student;

Mission, We educate all students with rigor and care in a culture of excellence to develop engaged

citizens who are prepared for life;

Strategic Goals, Great Communities, Great Learning Environments, Great Systems, Great

Learning Choices, Great People.

Carolyn Jones, President

Ericka Copeland-Dansby, Vice President

Melanie Bates

Eve Bolton

Ozie Davis III

Ryan Messer

Mike Moroski

Mrs. Bates moved and Mr. Moroski seconded the motion A Resolution to Appoint a Representative to the Ohio School Board

Association Board of Trustees be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (5)

Noes: Members Copeland-Dansby, Davis (2)


BOARD MATTERS

1. Teacher Wage Pilot

2. School Crossing Guards

December 10 1298 2018

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

D. APPOINTMENT

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNATION

C. APPOINTMENT

D. CHANGE IN STATUS

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

F. PROMOTION

December 10 1299 2018

RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

(The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation

is being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.)

Ericka Jimenez Substitute Teacher Other Employment November 29

Kayla Elaine Phillips Teacher – Dater High Personal Reasons November 29

Peter Walters Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons December 4

Sarah Wilkinson Teacher – Walnut Hills Personal Reasons October 29

B. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

(Indicates that an employee has been approved for a designated period of time for reasons such as study, medical or FMLA.)

The Superintendent recommends granting the leave of absence, without pay, for the 2018-19 school year as requested by the

following. Effective date as indicated.

Katy Leigh Bower Teacher – Hughes STEM Medical Leave September 17

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund.

Effective date as indicated.

School Social Worker - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Glenda R. Andersen $23,194.91 (.40) August 13 Class III Sub $126.13 per day

School Social Worker - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Donna E. Mire $21,559.12 (.40) August 13 Class III Sub $126.13 per day

Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Simeon W. Wallis $44,059.42 November 11 Class III Sub $126.13 per day

D. APPOINTMENT

(Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions,

changes in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

December 10 1300 2018

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2018-19 school year, subject to the

possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the

Cincinnati Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund.

Effective date as indicated.

Psychologist - Class VI – (Doctorate Degree)

Nathan Fite $75,832.57 January 7, 2019

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day

Ashley Browning December 11 Jamel Johnson December 11

Miranda Jean Couch December 11 Vena Brandy Mitchell December 11

Kristin M. Crutcher December 11 Sydney Nicole Platte December 11

Substitute Teacher Retiree – $126.13

Jane M. Markowski December 11

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $113.17 per day

Janeine W. Borden December 11

E. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

(Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as

indicated. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated

Occupational Therapist - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Kimberly A. Richards To: $75,736.66 From: $ 73,313.83 September 16

Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Alisa Forman To: $84,311.49 From: $80,224.40 November 25

Juanita I. Johnson 87,210.85 83,123.77 November 11

Denise M. Pfeiffer 87,210.85 83,123.77 December 9

Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Darla K. Belcuore To: $80,224.40 From: $77,799.18 November 25

Nicole L. Raley 83,123.77 80,698.54 November 11

Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Terri A. Hart To: $67,737.93 From: $67,007.78 November 25

December 10 1301 2018


F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned

work period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of

appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of

Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes

other than General Fund.

The following are recommended for a stipend in the amounts indicated for the 2018-19 school year.

Principal Facilitator - $3,000.00

Shauna Murphy Michael D. Turner

Coordinator Teacher - $37.64 per hour (in-service rate)

Planning & Prep for Best Practices for Instruction PD – Curriculum – 2 hours except as indicated

Patricia M. Acus 1 hr Monica Dee Knolle 1 hr Julie A. Warmack 1 hr

Sarah E. Boeres Tina L. Ray Aiesha A. White

Connie J. Campbell Kelly P. Siebert Travis N. Yeager

Julie Ann Hall

Teacher - Tutor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate)

After School Tutor – AWL – (SWP) – 60 hours

Joseph Edward Allard* Nicole L. Han* Mariya Prokosheva-Hoyle*

Akiko N. Aloway* Amy R. Harris* Allyssa N. Recher*

Diana C. Backscheider* Tobi Marie Hopkins* Nicole M. Riepenhoff*

Leah J. H. Bathe* Kimberly A. Jones* Laurie K. Smith*

Aaron P. Brown* Nadejda Kaneva* Jessica L. Stern-Enzi*

Jacob Brown* Laura L. Kelley* Neil T. Stewart*

Iman N. Chana'A* Arpaya V. King* Heather M. Stover*

Darla Elyse Chandler* Kathryn L. Kreeger* Rebecca A. Striebeck*

Audrey M. Coe* Mary Kay Kunkel* Katie E. Tapke*

Cara N. Cooper* Cynthia Luckey* Caitlin B. Taylor*

Christine A. Erskine* Charlandra Y. Lundy* Cara S. Thomas*

Erin M. Flanagan* Kimberly A. Maguire* Meng-Wei Tsai*

Tonya Marie Flannery* Lisa Ann Martin* Elisabeth Helene Vogelsang*

Sandra L. Goard* Marcus T. McGhee* Michael J. Wood*

Caitlin J. Halkiu* Leslie C. Moore* Lauren M. Zeis*

Joseph Todd Hamilton* Aibo Tang Pan*

December 10 1302 2018


F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate)

Margaret M. Groeber 12 hours Elizabeth Neil Thelen 10 hours

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)

Hannah B. Branson* 45 hours Sarah E. Poppe* 105 hours

La Keisha Cunningham* 63 hours Jennifer L. Rylatt* 45 hours

Sophia R. Cunningham* 45 hours Timothy E. Seither* 27 hours

Brandon A. Kingman* 21 hours Comecko R. Webber* 45 hours

Pamela A. Logan* 45 hours Rasheeda P. White* 10 hours

In Board proceedings of November 28, 2018, an additional assignment was approved for Michael B. Brown as a non-credentialed

lead teacher at $3,000.00. This action should be corrected to read Lead Teacher, at $6,000.00.

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2018-19. Payment will be as

provided under the Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount

shown as maximum salary. Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates

50% time. Funding is from the General Fund. The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives

notice of non-reemployment for the ensuing school year.

Name School Position Amount

Bailey D. Allgeyer Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 647.97

Jill E. Anspach Dater Montessori Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run Club) 647.97

Michael J. Austin Woodward MS Baseball Coach 1457.94

Jason E. Bailey Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Enterprise Club) 647.97

Raymond Black SCPA MS Band Director 971.94

Raymond Black SCPA Elem Instrumental Director 647.97

Raymond Black SCPA HS Band Director 3973.67

Emily N. Bodle Kilgour Elem Club Advisor (Primary Art Club) 647.97

John R. Brennan Rees E. Price Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 647.97

Denise J. Cagle Westwood Elem Club Advisor (EL Coordinator Club) 647.97

Alexis B. Calloway Parker Woods Elem Student Council Advisor 647.97

Patricia G. Chamberlain Kilgour Elem Student Council Advisor 647.97

Emma K. Chambers Parker Woods Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run Club) 647.97

John B. Crawford Rees E. Price Elem Club Advisor (Program Director Club) 647.97

Jasmine S. Davis Hughes STEM HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22

December 10 1303 2018



Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)


Jeffrey L. Ervin Woodward HS Boys Varsity Track Coach 2672.86 #

Monica I. Ferraro Rees E. Price Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run Club) 647.97

Isaias Gamboa Woodward HS Club Advisor (Chain Breakers Club) 647.97

David Scott Gerard Taft High HS Band Director 3973.67

Tyrone W. Gilbert Woodward MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Tyrone W. Gilbert Woodward MS Boys Head Track Coach 1603.73 #

Katherine R. Groene Covedale Elem Student Council Advisor 647.97

Katherine R. Groene Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Book Club) 647.97

Sheronda L. Harris Hughes STEM HS Girls Varsity Track Coach 2429.87

Stephanie L. Henderson Kilgour Elem Student Council Advisor 647.97

Frank D. Hull Shroder HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2429.87

Tamara S. Johnson Athletics District HS Academics Coach 1660.41

Jasmine Johnson-Hayes Gamble Montessori HS Drill Team 1619.92

Candace D. Jones Woodward HS Club Advisor (Making A. Change Club) 647.97

Khyra Lechelle Keeley Shroder HS Student Council 1133.93

Michelle C. Lisch Kilgour Elem Club Advisor (Kindness Club) 647.97

Kaitlin J. Lora Silverton Elem Club Advisor (Girls on the Run Club) 647.97

Ashley S. Martinez Parker Woods Elem Student Newspaper Sponsor 971.94

Bradley Aaron Meyers Clark Montessori MS Boys Soccer Coach 1457.94

Michael William Miller Roselawn Condon MS Athletic Coordinator 1619.92

Kristen M. Price Shroder HS Club Advisor (Social Club) 647.97

Jarelle J. Redden Woodward HS Boys Varsity Basketball 4743.43 #

Gabrielle K. Reese Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Super Hero Math Club) 647.97

Brian J. Saylor Oyler School HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22

Brian J. Saylor Oyler School HS Varsity Softball Coach 2429.87

Sinita Maria Scott Taft High HS Academics Coach 1660.41

Brian C. Siekmann SCPA Instrumental Music Director 3670.71 #

Brian C. Siekmann SCPA HS Orchestra Director 809.96

Brian C. Siekmann SCPA MS Orchestra Director 971.94

Maureen Simpson-Henson Shroder HS Club Advisor (Social Club) 647.97

Andrea Lee Spenny Woodward HS Class Advisor 11Th Grade 1133.93

Holly M. Taylor SCPA HS Club Advisor (French Club Gr. 7-12) 689.58

December 10 1304 2018



Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)


Jodi E. Thayer Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Rosey Reader Club) 712.76 #

Mark A. Thompson Westwood Elem Extend Physical Education 1069.13 #

Cynthia B. Tisue Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bowl Club) 712.76 #

Judy Trombly-Ganance Parker Woods Elem Club Advisor (Garden Club) 647.97

Laura A. Waltz Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Book Club) 647.97

Laura A. Waltz Covedale Elem Student Council Advisor 647.97

Tess M. Warner Parker Woods Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 647.97

Devin L. Weems Midway Elem Intramurals Coach 971.94

Michael R. Winland Covedale Elem Choral Director 647.97

Michael R. Winland Covedale MS Club Advisor (Band Club) 647.97

December 10 1305 2018

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

(Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)

The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes

of the State of Ohio.

Dorothy A. Campbell Lunchroom Manager October 1

Theresa J. Damen Paraprofessional January 1

David A. Jenkins Level 1 Building Engineer January 1

B. RESIGNATION

(Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The

effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.)

The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated.

Briana Anderson-Boyd Paraprofessional Relocating August 31

Adam M. Lake Sign Language Interpreter Relocating January 7

Annette Litzinger Paraprofessional Other Employment December 3

Vena Brandy Mitchell Senior Support Specialist Other Employment December 11

Janet Oliver Clerical Sub Relocating December 17

Sydne Long Clerical Sub Other Employment November 6

C. APPOINTMENT

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following on the dates indicated and at the appropriate rate of pay

calculated pursuant to the current salary schedule. These appointments are in compliance with Civil Service Rules and

Regulations. Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is

from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Web Editor Specialist – 261 day

Teasha O’Connell $67,000.00 Communications and Engagement January 14, 2019

Sign Language Interpreter - Floater (Unclassified)

Divone Michelle Bethea $26.08 hr. Various December 11

Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified)

Emily M. Bell $15.66 hr. Taft High School December 5

Robert Jones III $15.66 hr. Hartwell School December 10

Terrance Sherman, Sr. $15.66 hr. AMIS December 11

December 10 1306 2018

RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Jacob Everage Brame $15.43 hr. Rees E. Price December 10

Cynthia Hall $15.43 hr. Roberts December 17

Denise Lynn Kay $16.35 hr. Sayler Park December 7

Angela Lackey $15.43 hr. Winton Hills December 10

Anthony McBride $15.85 hr. Rothenberg December 10

Molly Miller $15.85 hr. College Hill December 11

Aliyah Phelps $16.35 hr. Dater Montessori November 26

Ericka Jimenez $15.85 hr. Student Services November 29

Melvin Ladon Art Thomas, Jr. $15.85 hr. Western Hills November 28

Substitute Paraprofessional

Tawanna N. Brookins $15.85 hr. Various December 11

Substitute Food Service Helper

Amber Cook $11.17 hr. Various December 11

Taryn Lakeitra Dowdell $11.17 hr. Various December 11

Dimple Pitts $11.17 hr. Various December 11

Senior Support Specialist (Classified)

Iazia Bates $19.57 hr. Human Resources November 29

Accounting Intern

Ashley Marie Dove $20.00 hr. Treasurer’s Office January 2, 2019

Patrick Fuller $20.00 hr. Treasurer’s Office May 27, 2019

Isaac Karn $20.00 hr. Treasurer’s Office May 13, 2019

Jakob Snyder $20.00 hr. Treasurer’s Office January 28, 2019

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.


Terrill Robert Byrd Aiken High HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Latasha Kimbro Woodward HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2996.86

Alexander P. Kuhns Western Hills HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87

Kenneth F. Lee Shroder HS Girls Res Basketball Coach 2996.86

Stephanie N. Richardson Woodward HS Asst Athletic Director 1214.94

Leslie Sickles Shroder HS Girls Asst Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

John Allen Stone III Taft High HS Boys Ast Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High HS Yearbook Advisor 2266.99

Lannis J. Timmons Oyler School HS Boys Varsity Basketball 4312.22

Michael Allen Tucker Jr. Clark Montessori HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

December 10 1307 2018


D. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Manager, Community School Partnerships – 261 Day From:

Nerferife E. Bell $96,576.04 Interim Manager, Community School Partnerships December 10

Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From:

Jessica Hutsell $16.40 hr. Roll Hill Sub Paraprofessional $16.40 hr. December 3

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified) From

Clarissa Ann Mack Hillard $15.43 hr. Hughes Custodian 1 $15.30 hr. November 29

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship,

coaching.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities

were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an

asterisk (*).

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.


Gabrielle A. Allen Gamble Montessori HS Intramurals Coach 1619.92

Roberto L. Allen Gamble Montessori HS Boys Varsity Basketball 4862.02 #

Eddie L. Brown Shroder MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Marsalis W. Burgin Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Andrew Charles Coggins III Shroder MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2429.87

Michelle Crawford-Davis Taft High HS Varsity Softball Coach 2429.87

Yoel J. Crossty Gamble Montessori HS Girls Asst Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

Charles E. Dukes Oyler School MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Latreece A. Edmondson Woodward HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92

Tyra B. Elton Withrow HS Reserve Cheerleader Coach 1214.95

Tinika Ryeshawn Emerson Westwood Elem Club Advisor (Girls to Women Club) 647.97

Constance E. Ferguson Parker Woods Elem Club Advisor (Safety Club) 647.97

Robert L. Greene Woodward HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22

Robert L. Greene Woodward HS Varsity Baseball Coach 2429.87

December 10 1308 2018


E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities (cont.)


Jane M. Hader Covedale Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bowl) 712.76 #

Le Eir L. Harshaw Gamble Montessori HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22

Jermaine Holley Taft High MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Jermaine Holley Taft High HS Varsity Baseball Coach 2429.87

Damarr Levon Hopkins Hughes STEM MS Boys Head Track Coach 1457.94

William A. Johnson Shroder HS Boys Varsity Basketball 4312.22

Mwalimu S. Keita Taft High HS Boys Reserve Basketball Coach 3296.55 #

India C. Lee Woodward MS Special Sports Coach 971.94

Sarah R. Madrigal Dater High HS Club Advisor (ESL Goals Club) 647.97

Brenda D. McGee Rees E. Price Elem Club Advisor (Academic Coach Club) 647.97

Kayla A. Merice Athletics District HS Athletic/Artistic Direct 5969.40

James Millen Silverton Elem Intramurals Coach 971.94

Dane Miller Withrow HS Varsity Softball Coach 2429.87

Sarah A. Phelan Shroder HS Club Advisor (Outdoor Adventure Club) 647.97

Robert L. Rachel Gamble Montessori MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2429.87

Kindel L. Richardson Woodward HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2429.87

Randolph Smith Withrow HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2429.87

Lynn M. Sparks Winton Hills Elem Club Advisor (Parent Newsletter Club) 712.76 #

Steven E. Stanley Oyler School MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2429.87

Steven E. Stanley Oyler School HS Varsity Baseball Coach 2429.87

Melvin Steele Taft High HS Boys Basketball (Frosh) Coach 2672.86 #

Chrishawna D. Stewart Hartwell MS Volleyball Coach 1603.73 #

Chrishawna D. Stewart Hartwell MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High HS Activities Coordinator 1328.37

Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High HS Class Advisor 11Th Grd 1247.33 #

Rhonda E. Summerlin Taft High HS Club Advisor (Community Service) 647.97

Jeremy D. Triggs Shroder HS Boys Ast Var Basketball Coach 3563.81 #

Lucas Jerome Wafzig Hughes STEM HS Boys Ast Var Basketball Coach 3239.83

Nathan K. Ware Sr. Woodward MS Boys Head Basketball Coach 2429.87

Malykia Wheaton Withrow MS Cheerleader Coach 242.99

Landon J. Zellars Withrow HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92

December 10 1309 2018


F. PROMOTION

(Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

School Community Coordinator (Unclassified) From

Abou Zakariya Konte $22.97 hr. AWL Paraprofessional $15.85 hr. December 11

Senior Support Specialist (Classified) From:

Paige Nicole Mathews $20.15 hr. Woodford Paraprofessional $15.85 hr. December 11

Lunchroom Manager (Classified) From:

Erica R. Chapman $19.02 hr. Iowa Ave. Food Service Helper $15.85 hr. December 11

Food Service Helper (Unclassified) From:

Kailan Covington $15.30 hr. Roll Hill Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. November 26

Phillip Forte $15.30 hr. Hughes Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. November 26

Jasmine Reed $15.30 hr. Carson Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. November 26

Melanie Rose $15.30 hr. Riverview Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. November 26

In Board proceedings of November 28, 2018, a promotion was approved for Janet G. Keith-McCubbin with an effective date

November 29, 2018. This action should be corrected to read effective

October 29, 2018

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Messer, President Jones (4)

Noes: Members Bolton D #1only, Davis D #1only (2)


December 10 1310 2018

REVISED

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

II. LATE REQUESTS

III. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

IV. PAYMENTS

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

VI. AWARD OF CONTRACTS – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

VII. DONATIONS

VIII. GRANT AWARDS

December 10 1311 2018


Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

001 General Fund Set of accounts used to show all ordinary operations of a school

system, generally all transaction which do not have to be accounted for in

another fund.

003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, construction,

or improving of such permanent improvements as are authorized by Chapter 5705,

Ohio Revised Code.

006 Food Services Fund used to record financial transactions related to food service

operations.

007 Special Trust The special trust fund may be classified as a special revenue, permanent, or a

private purpose trust fund. A special revenue fund should be used if the original

contributions can be expended for school district programs. A permanent fund

should be used if the only the earnings on the original proceeds can be expended

and not the principal. If the original contribution, whether required to be kept

intact or not, and the earnings do not support the school district's programs, then

the fund will be classified as a private purpose trust fund.

018 Public School Support Fund provided to account for specific local revenue sources, other than taxes or

expendable trust (i.e. profits from vending machines, sales of pictures, etc.), that

are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes approved by board

resolution. Such expenditures may include curricular and extra-curricular

related purchase.

019 Other Grants Fund used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources, except for

State and Federal grants) that are legally restricted to expenditures for

specified purposes.

021 Intra District Service Fund A fund to account for functions that provide goods or services to other areas

within the school district. Intra-district functions could include central

warehousing and purchasing and central data processing.

024 Employee Benefits Self

Insurance

A fund provided to account for monies received from other funds as payment for

providing medical, hospitalization, life, dental, vision, or any other similar

employee benefits. The Employee Benefits Self- Insurance Fund may make

payments for services provided to employees, for reimbursements to employees

who have paid providers, to third party administrators for claim payment or

administration, for stop-loss coverage or for any other reinsurance or other

similar purposes.

034 Classroom Facilities

Maintenance

A fund used to account for the proceeds of a levy for the

maintenance of facilities.

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

student participation in the activity but do not have student management of

the programs. This fund would usually include athletic programs but could

also include the band, cheerleaders, flag corps, and other similar types of

activities.

December 10 1312 2018


(cont.)

Fund Legend (cont.)

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

401 Auxiliary Services A fund used to account for monies which provide services and materials to pupils

attending non-public schools within the school district.

499 Miscellaneous State Grant A fund used to account for various monies received from state agencies which are

not classified elsewhere. A separate special cost center must be used for each grant.

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to

all children with disabilities.

525 Project Head Start To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development

of low income children, including children on federally recognized reservations

and children of migratory farm workers, through the provision of comprehensive

health, educational, nutritional, social and other services; and to involve parents

in their children's learning and to help parents make progress toward their

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

Stimulus A To help schools improve the teaching and learning of children failing, or most at

risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited English

Proficiency

Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs,

including activities at the pre-school level, to meet the educational needs of

children of limited English proficiency. These programs provide structured

English language instruction, with respect to the years of study to which the

program is applicable, and instruction in the child's native language to the extent

necessary to allow a child to achieve competence in English. The instruction must

incorporate the cultural heritage of these children and of other children in

American society. The instruction must be, to the extent necessary, in all courses

or subjects of study which will allow a child to meet grade promotion and

graduation standards.

572 Title I – Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to

meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. Included are the

Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform programs.

587 IDEA Preschool Grant The Preschool Grant Program, Section 619 of Public Law 99 -457, addresses

the improvement and expansion of services for students with disabilities, ages

three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of the creation of a Schoolwide

Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide Building Program Fund allows for the

pooling of Federal, State, and local funds to be used to upgrade the overall

instructional program of a school building where at least 40 percent of children

are from low-income families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality

A fund used to account for monies to hire additional classroom teachers in grades

1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will be reduced.

December 10 1313 2018


(cont.)

I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed

(SCPA) School For Creative & Performing Arts HS - REMOVED ITEM I (A.) ON FLOOR OF BUSINESS

MEETING

(A.) Allpro Parking LLC $47,000.00

Req: R1907830

Funding Source: General Fund

Explanation:

Blanket PO for SCPA’s parking for 2018-2019.

Facilities, Security & Food

(B.) ZW Telecom, Inc. $27,300.00

Funding Source: Food Services Fund

Explanation:

Installation of TV’s and mounts, supplies included.

Winton Hills Academy ES

(C.) EBSCO Sign Group $25,000.00


Explanation:

Digital sign for school campus - Parent/Community information – includes installation.

December 10 1314 2018


(cont.)

I. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)

The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.



(D.) PNC P-Card – Memo Vendor $149,250.00

Funding Source: General Fund, Classroom Fac Maintenance Fund

Explanation:

FY19 Blanket – January, February & March 2019 credit card purchases for fleet fuel $49,250 (funding is Fund 001) and

supplies $99,750 (14% Fund 001 and 86% Fund 034) that are emergency purchases in which time does not allot for a

purchase order to be obtained or for supplies that must be purchased by a vendor who is not set up in Business Plus.

Please note that Facilities has 74 P card users that will utilize this quarterly blanket.

II. LATE REQUESTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants.

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates

Exceed

Deputy Supt - Curriculum

(A.) HCESC – Hamilton County $43,500.00 8/06/2018 – 5/24/2019

Educational Service Center

Funding Source: IDEA, Part B Spec Ed of H.C. Fd

Purpose:

An amendment to Master List Service Contrac C1800393 to provide a School Improvement Coach for various CPS

Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. This is the first of four renewals. Services requested by Curriculum.

December 10 1315 2018


(cont.)

II. LATE REQUESTS (cont.)



Exceed

Transportation

(B.) UTS – Universal Transportation $1,802,500.00 11/28/2018 – 6/30/2019


Purpose:

Amendment to the original contract P1900571 with Universal Transportation Systems, LLC to provide student

transportation services to the district for fiscal year 2019 ending 6/30/2019. Amendment is for additional transportation

services necessitated by increased student enrollment and special needs requirements of the district’s pupils. This is the

third year (3) of a five year (5) contract.


(C.) Musco Sports Lighting, LLC $260,868.00 11/29/2018 – 6/30/2019

Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund

Purpose:

Stargel Stadium; provide ports lighting system to include poles, concrete bases, 4 luminaire pole heads, 60 luminaires,

lighting controls and control-link remote control system. Pricing is competitively bid through the Inter-local Purchasing

System (TIPS/TAPS) contract #7022516.

Walnut Hills HS

(D.) Virginia Hautz $10,000.00 8/15/2018 – 5/23/2019


Purpose:

To provide Writing Center Consultation.

December 10 1316 2018


(cont.)

III. FOR BOARD INFORMATION



Exceed

Silverton Paideia ES

(A.) HCESC - Hamilton Conty $10,000.00 12/03/2018 – 5/27/2019

Educational Service Center

Funding Source: Title I Disadv Children Fund

Purpose:

Instructional Technology Coach.

Walnut Hills HS

(B.) PNC P-Card – Memo Vendor $17,850.00 3/20/2019 – 3/31/2019

Funding Source: District Managed Stud Act Fund

Purpose:

Purchase of 14 airfare tickets to the Island of Hawaii for an educational Geology Ecology trip for Walnut Hills School for

March 20, 2019 to March 31, 2019. Deposit paid on P1901197.

Benefits Administration

(C.) That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with Mercer to extend their contract for an

additional year effective January 1, 2019 - December 2019. The contract amount of $200,000. is paid by

commissions received from Humana. There is no cost to CPS.

(D.) The Benefits Committee along with Broker representation (Mercer) recommends that the Treasurer be

authorized to renew the agreement with Dental Care Plus for three years effective January 1, 2019 – December

31, 2021. Cost not to exceed $3,000,000. per year. Funding is from Intra District Service Fund.

December 10 1317 2018


(cont.)

III. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)



Exceed

Deputy Supt - Curriculum

(E.) Discovery Education $24,193.48 12/01/2018 – 6/30/2019


Purpose:

To provide a Digital Techbook to the District a mixture of resources that assist teachers in bringing science to life for

students. Discovery Science is preferred, because it includes high school content and is accessed through schoology, and

creates a platform where students can create for a competitive price.

IV. PAYMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s).


General Counsel Environmental Safety

(A.) Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation $1,930,000.00

PNC – P Card – Memo Vendor

Funding Source: Intra-District Services

Purpose:

To submit for payment the following: 1) annual Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) premium for 2019, estimated

amount not to exceed $850,000.00 (due 12/21/18); 2) the annual retrospective bill, estimated amount not to exceed

$1,000,000 (due on or after 3/2019); and, 3) the 2018 True-up bill, estimated amount not to exceed $80,000 (due 2/2019).

December 10 1318 2018


(cont.)

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S)

That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location

(A.) Franklin Covey $10, 293.66 Covedale ES

Inv Date Req Date Brd Date

8/17/2018 11/19/2018 12/10/2018

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program

Purpose of Purchase:

Professional Development for Covedale Staff on August 6-7, 2018 for “The Leader in Me”.

(B.) Franklin Covey $5,918.77 Covedale ES


8/03/2018 11/19/2018 12/10/2018

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program


Professional Development supplies for Covedale Staff – 7H Signature 4.0 Partic Kit includes shipping and handling.

(C.) First Student Inc. $139,829.58 Transportation


09/28/2018 11/15/2018 12/10/2018



Invoice 11483246 May 2018 Yellow Bus Service.

December 10 1319 2018


(cont.)

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S) (cont.)



(D.) First Student Inc.. $15,313.10 Transportation


07/25/2018 11/17/2018 12/10/2018



Invoice 11493750 June 2018 Charter Yellow Bus transportation. FY 18 funds had been exhausted prior to end of school

year.

(E.) First Student Inc. $9,744.70 Transportation


07/25/2018 11/17/2018 12/10/2018



Invoice 11493757 June 2018 Non-Public bus transportation. FY 18 funds had been exhausted prior to end of school year.

(F.) First Student Inc. $33,794.13 Transportation


07/24/2018 11/19/2018 12/10/2018



Invoice 11493273 June 2018 ESY Special Ed Disability transport. FY18 services provided after FY 18 requisition

deadline and after FY18 funds had been exhausted.

December 10 1320 2018


(cont.)

V. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE(S) (cont.)



(G.) Mt. Healthy City School $36,142.50 Transportation

Inv Date PO Date Brd Date

11/01/2018 12/03/2018 12/10/2018



Invoice 1023 is for McKinney-Vento Cross District Homeless student transport services for 28 students. Service date

range from August 2017 to February 2018.

VI. AWARD OF CONTRACTS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

(A.) On Monday, October 15, 2018 bids for HR Wage and Compensation Study (#2018WCS001) were opened

and read by the Purchasing Department.

Proposals Due: Monday, October 15, 2018

Publication Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Awarded: Rahmberg Stover and Associates has been awarded the RFP for the development of a job

evaluation and wage compensation system for the district.

Amount: $ 75,000.00

Funding: 044

Department: Human Resources

Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment (1)

December 10 1321 2018


(cont.)

VI. AWARD OF CONTRACTS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (cont.)

(B.) On Friday, November 30, 2018 bids for Demolition Package at the Westwood Campus (formerly Mercy

High School) (#2018DPWC001) were opened and read by the Purchasing Department.

Proposals Due: Friday, November 30, 2018

Publication Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Awarded: Sunesis Environmental has been awarded the RFP for demolition at the Westwood Campus

(formerly Mercy High School).

Amount: $ 263,000.00

Funding: 003

Department: Facilities

Bid Tabulation and Award – see Attachment (2)

VII. DONATIONS

That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(A.) Team Lindsey Wrestling $500.00 Bond Hill

Academy

Fund 018 –

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion for the purchase of general supplies and

materials for students at Bond Hill.

(B.) Stephen Gilmore $600.00 Bond Hill

Academy

Fund 018 –

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion for the purchase of general supplies and

materials for students at Bond Hill.

December 10 1322 2018


(cont.)

VII. DONATIONS (cont.)

That record is made of a donation from the following Donors:

Donor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(C.) Kiwanis – Harvest Home

Fair Association

$260.00 Cheviot School Fund 018 –

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion to serve the needs of students by purchasing

items such as hats, gloves, coats, backpacks, supplies, etc.

(D.) Ohio South Ohio

Conference WMS AMEC

$250.00 Evanston Academy Fund 018 –

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion.

(E.) Lifetouch $202.00 LEAP Academy Fund 018 –

Public School

Support

Purpose: To be used at the principal’s discretion for the purchase of school items.

VIII. GRANT AWARDS

That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:

Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(A.) Ohio Attorney General

Office

$196,783.85 Security

Department

Fund 499 –

Miscellaneous

State Grants

Purpose: To be used to support school safety initiatives, training, school climate programs, and

security efforts for Cincinnati Public Schools.

December 10 1323 2018


(cont.)

VIII. GRANT AWARDS (cont.)

That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:

Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source

& Description

(B.) Ohio Department of

Education

$2,120.50 Mt. Airy

School/Project

Connect

Fund 599 –

Miscellaneous

Federal Grants

Purpose: To be used to support the needs of displaced homeless students at Cincinnati Public

Schools.

(C.) Accelerate Great Schools $171,000.00 Talent

Development

Department

Fund 019 –

Other Grants

Purpose: To assist CPS in developing school leadership profiles and design and implement

aligned training and structures for principal supervisors and principals.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Treasurer be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Copeland-Dansby, Davis, Messer, Moroski, President Jones (7)

Noes: None


December 10 1324 2018


(cont.)

BID TABULATION

#1

RFP Title:

HR Wage and

Compensation Study

Naming Convention: 2018WCS001

RFP Release Date: Tuesday, October 02, 2018

RFP Close Date: Monday, October 15, 2018

PRICE QUOTE

Vendor Name Rahmberg Stover Richardson

Management Advisory

Group Segal Waters

Project Price $75,000.00 $97,200.00 $98,900.00 $220,000.00

AWARD: Rahmberg Stover

FUND: 044

December 10 1325 2018


(cont.)

BID TABULATION

#2

RFP Title:

Demolition Package at the Westwood Campus

(formerly Mercy High School)

Naming

Convention: #2018DPWC001

RFP Release

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

RFP Close

Date: Friday, November 30, 2018

PRICE QUOTE - Base

Bid

Vendor Name

Dore and Associates $728,600.00

Green City

Demolition $378,000.00

Kramer and Feldman $446,866.00

O'Rourke Wrecking $798,900.00

Sunesis

Environmental $263,000.00

AWARD: Sunesis Environmental

FUND: 003

December 10 1326 2018

INQUIRIES/UPDATES

1. President Jones – On Tuesday, December 11th

at 7:09 a.m., I will be participating in a telephone interview with

WVXU to give them an update on the Community Engagement process for the West side.

2. President Jones – Member Copeland-Dansby will be representing the Board on Tuesday, December 18th

at 4:00 p.m.

at the FC Cincinnati groundbreaking.

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Board President – draft a letter asking the City of Cincinnati if they are working to establish a charter school within

Cincinnati? If so, can you share those plans?

2. Administration – provide a chronological list of activities from our members who serve on the Preschool Promise

Board.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

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