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September 6 2017

REVISED

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING

September 6, 2017

Table of Contents

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685

Report of the Student Achievement Committee August 28, 2017 . . . . . . 685

Report of the Policy Committee August 28, 2017 . . . . . . . . . 693

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703

Tabled A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 3220 – Teacher Evaluation . . . . 703

A Motion to Table A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 3220 Teacher Evaluation . . 704

A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 3220.01 – School Counselor Evaluation . . 704

A Motion to Separate Two Policies 3220 and 3220.01 A Resolution Amending Board

Policy 3220.01 School Counselor Evaluation . . . . . . . . . .

705

Report of the Superintendent

Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . .

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 706

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710

Recess into Executive Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711

September 6 685 2017

REGULAR 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, Wednesday, September 6 at 11:31 a.m.,

President Copeland-Dansby in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Copeland-Dansby.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Hoffman, President Copeland-Dansby (4)

Absent: Member Jones, Nelms, Minera (3)

Noes: None

Superintendent Laura Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mrs. Bates moved and Mrs. Hoffman 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 September 7, 2017.

Special Meeting – September 6, 2017

Regular Board Meeting – September 6, 2017

Passed viva voce.

President Copeland-Dansby declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE

The Student Achievement Committee (SAC) met on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:30 AM at the Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center in the Board Office Conference Room.

ATTENDEES

Student Achievement Committee Members

Chairperson Eve Bolton, Daniel Minera

Administrators

Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent; Cheryl

Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood; Emily Campbell, Manager, Mathematics; Gabe Lofton, Assistant

Superintendent; Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers

Kendra Phelps

Julie Sellars, President



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Accelerate Great Schools

Brian Neal, Chief Executive Officer

Stacey Shells, CEO, ReGeneration Schools

Community Members/Board Candidates/Parents

Jacqueline Amos, David Brenner, Pete Dillon, Kate Eisenpress, Marcia Futel, Renee Hevia, Corkey Lehman, Kevin Marsh,

Craig Rozen, Ann Sessler

Ohio State Representative – District 32

Honorable Catherine Ingram

Welcome New SAC Members and Recognition of Public

Student Achievement Committee Chairperson Bolton welcomed newly appointed Assistant Superintendent Tianay Amat and

newly appointed Assistant Superintendent Susan Bunte to the Student Achievement Committee.

Updates

CPS Preschool Enrollment

Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent

Mrs. Broadnax was not in attendance. Superintendent Mitchell reported on her behalf that there were approximately 400 new

students: 149-153 three-year-olds and 310 four-year-olds. Enrollment will increase after Labor Day.

Seventh and Eighth Period Roll Out at High Schools and High School Accreditation

Gabriel Lofton, Assistant Superintendent

Ms. Bolton congratulated Dr. Lofton on his new position as Superintendent for the Xenia School District.

AdvancED

Dr. Lofton reiterated that all of CPS’ high schools are AdvancED accredited except Clark and Gamble Montessori High

Schools, and Aiken and Dater High Schools. Those schools will be going through the process during 2017-2018.

The Montessori High Schools will be going through National Montessori School Accreditation, which is very different than

AdvancED accreditation process.

Dr. Lofton reported that CPS will be the only large urban district in Ohio and one of the few large urbans nationwide to have all

of its high schools AdvancED accredited.

High School 7th

Period Phase In

Dr. Lofton reiterated that a few of the high schools were lacking a seven- or eight-period day, which resulted in either less

instructional time and/or less flexibility in its instructional time.

He reported that Gilbert A. Dater, Hughes STEM, Shroder, Robert A. Taft Information Technology and Woodward high

schools are now operating on a seven-period day. All but one of the CPS high schools are either on a seven- or eight-period

day schedule

Withrow University High School will be reviewed in year 2017-2018 for movement to a seven- or eight-day period day. The

move was delayed due to the change in site administration.



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The seven-period day has made it possible to add more academic elective courses to the high schools’ schedules. Woodward

now offers a course on Social Justice, a course on Modern Genocide is now offered at Hughes STEM, as well as more STEM

and history courses at Taft.

Dr. Lofton was happy to report that during the last five years, the District was able to make great improvement in the high

schools. He advised that scholarship awards increased, SAT scores increased and course offerings have expanded.

Community Conversation and Discussion Regarding High School Start Times

Eve Bolton, SAC Chairperson

Ms. Bolton reiterated the many conversations have already taken place with the District, the City and Metro regarding variables

that will affect and/or play a part later high school start times.

She advised that the Board discussed a need to have a conversation with the community on high school start times. Chairperson

Bolton advised that Rolonda Smith, Family and Civic Engagement Coordinator, has ideas on how to conduct the meetings.

Superintendent Mitchell reported that she is working on this Board assignment with Pat Neal-Miller and will conduct the event

as soon as details are worked out and planned. The Chair added that the Board be involved in that planning.

Accelerator Next Steps and Proposal for Continued Partnership and Portfolio Expansion

Brian Neal, CEO, Accelerator

Stacey Shells, ReGeneration Schools

Mr. Neal reported that Accelerator is looking for partners that are committed to Cincinnati. He also advised that he is

committed to addressing overcrowding in the Westside schools. Mr. Neal introduced the Committee to Stacey Shells, a Walnut

Hills graduate and Founder and CEO of Regeneration (ReGen) schools, to update the Board about the non-profit ReGen school.

He reported that this is an opportunity to expand high-quality schools within the CPS district.

Ms. Shells informed the Committee about the following information that Mr. Neal provided to the Committee:

In support of Cincinnati Public Schools’ (CPS) Vision 2020, Accelerate Great Schools (Accelerate) is working to

identify, vet, and support high-quality educational options for Cincinnati families, as well as help to reduce school

overcrowding for west side students. Through these efforts Accelerate has identified non-profit school operator

ReGeneration Schools (ReGen) as a strong potential partner. Founded in 2012, ReGen serves 1,600 students across

three campuses in Chicago’s South Side. Additional details around ReGen’s solid educational model, proven track

record of success, and commitment to serving Cincinnati students follow.

Founder and CEO, Stacey Shells grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Walnut Hills. She has launched and led

schools for over ten years; students at Rochester Prep, which she founded, ranked 6th

in the state of New York in ELA

in 2006. Stacey has had remarkable success in Chicago as well and is passionate about bringing her successful model

home to Cincinnati.

By partnering with a high-quality, non-profit network like ReGen, CPS has the opportunity expand its offering of high-

quality neighborhood schools while addressing overcrowding and ensuring the next school created in Cincinnati is one

that is exemplary and is a collaborative partner.

ReGeneration Schools exemplifies the vision CPS has developed for Cincinnati through its:

Dedication to Equity –

o Mirroring the neighborhoods in which they live, 90% of ReGen’s students are eligible for free or reduced-price

meals; 92% are African American, 6% are Hispanic, 10% have IEPs, and 4% are English Language Learners.

ReGen is committed to serving similar neighborhoods and populations in Cincinnati.

o ReGen’s teaching staff is 74% people of color.



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Proven Results –

o In three years, ReGen took three campuses in Chicago from the bottom 17% of schools in Illinois to

outperforming 61% of schools in the state.

o In 2015, all ReGen’s campuses (Avalon, Basil, and Washington Park) performed in the top 5% of Illinois schools

with similar demographics. Of those schools, Avalon ranked number one, Basil ranked number six, and

Washington Park was number 12.

Exceptional Programming –

o ReGen has a standards-aligned, college preparatory framework that is consistent with CPS’ vision and:

Is academically rigorous, builds character, and is infused with joy.

Places two teachers in each K-4 classroom.

Provides an extended school day and year.

Ensures a safe learning environment, including a restorative justice program.

Incorporates regular, teacher-led enrichment.

Uses data analysis within and across classrooms to improve daily instruction and design personalized

student learning plans.

In ELA, all student subgroups at ReGen outperform their local peers,

and four of five outperformed their state peers by double digits.

2016 PARCC: Proficiency is defined as top 2 of 5 performance standards

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All Black Hispanic LEP IEP Economically

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Percent of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA

State District ReGeneration

In math, four of five subgroups at ReGen outperform their local and

statewide and peers by double digits.

2016 PARCC: Proficiency is defined as top 2 of 5 performance standards

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All Black Hispanic LEP IEP Economically

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State District ReGeneration

In ELA, all ReGeneration student subgroups outperformed their local peers, and four of five outperformed their state peers by double digits.

In mathematics, four of five subgroups of students outperformed their local and statewide peers by double digits.



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Mr. Neal provided the Committee with a letter from Believing and Living One Christ (BLOC) Ministries. BLOC is located on

the Westside of town. The document is in support of and partnering with ReGeneration Schools.

Mr. Neal will be meeting with the Administration and Board members about the initiative for a possible partnership to address

the needs on the Westside of town.

Math Achievement Results

Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent

Emily Campbell, Mathematics Manager

Assistant Superintendent Amat updated the Committee on the below preliminary math data for grades three through eight. The

initial data is preliminary due to the State not publishing any figures to date. The report also revealed that there was an increase

in math scores at the Vision 2020 schools.

Using Ohio’s approved cutoff scores for the NWEA MAP, 100% of ReGeneration students are on track to attain Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee. *

*ODE has approved the use of the NWEA MAP as an on-track reading assessment that is comparable to state assessments for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Using Ohio’s approved cutoff scores for MAP, 100% of ReGeneration students are on track to attain Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.



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Ms. Campbell conducted a math exercise with the Committee. She had participants look at a picture and advised everyone to

draw what they saw. The purpose of the exercise was to show an example of a predetermined answer that students must answer

on exams without a pre-determined question. She informed the group that students either draw the exact picture, whole

numbers or fractions.

Ms. Campbell advised that teachers use this type of learning to help explain and teach fractions to the students; which is used as

the focus for instructional planning for teachers. This exercise is administered in the fifth-grade. Ms. Amat advised that the

goal is to increase student achievement in learning fractions.

The Committee advised Ms. Amat to also focus on Algebra 1 for the eighth-grade and begin educating students at an earlier age

to prepare them in advance.

Committee member Minera suggested to focus on mathematics at the same level of focus for reading.



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Addressing Positive School Culture

Susan Bunte, Assistant Superintendent

Ms. Bunte updated the Committee on the following steps that the District is taking around bullying. She reported that CPS

takes the bullying of any student seriously, and programs and procedures are in place to address the issue. When students are in

an environment where they feel safe, their learning is maximized.

This school year, a district-level anti-bullying team comprised of community members, parents, principals, teachers, school

psychologists, and central office staff will guide and support much of the work below:

Parents, students, staff, and community members will have a new online tool to report bullying. This tool will provide a

safe and secure way to share incidents with CPS staff and can be accessed through the CPS website, CPS mobile app, and

our Good News channel, cps.org.

A school social worker position will be added to the Customer Help Center to support families and school teams as

bullying reports are addressed.

The CPS website will also provide links to community resources for help and assistance for all students.

Staff from each school will participate in four training dates that will continue our work in trauma-informed practices,

bullying behavior, and the development of tiered behavioral supports.

Our students at the high school level will develop campaigns around the theme “How We Care For One Another.” This

campaign will serve as a year-long focus and will be braided with other social emotional initiatives.

Advisory lessons with an emphasis anti-bullying have been added to our 3rd – 8th grade curriculum and will be

implemented this year.

Superintendent Mitchell informed the Committee that she will be talking with principals, teachers and parents on defining

bullying, what constitutes bullying, and what is and what is not bullying.

Other Business

Mr. Minera expressed concern about “twitter handler” communications. He asked if there was a way to make individuals who

are associated with CPS and are tweeting aware that they are representing the District and communications should be in “good

taste.”

ACTION: The Administration will check with legal counsel to determine if there are liabilities to the district around

tweeting. They will also come up with ways to communicate the message that tweeting at any event associated

with CPS is a representation of CPS.

The meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM.

Student Achievement Committee Staff Liaisons

Eve Bolton, Chair Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent

Elisa Hoffman Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Daniel Minera

Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of the Student Achievement Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.



REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

The Policy Committee met on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:00 at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in the Board

Office Conference Room.

Policy 3220 –Teacher Evaluation

Policy 3220.01 – School Counselor Evaluation

Yenetta Harper, Director of Teacher & Principal Development & Evaluation

Ms. Harper continued the discussion on the Teacher Evaluation Policy that took placed at the April 17, 2017 Policy Committee

meeting. She reported that since that meeting, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) notified her on August 8, 2017, that

with the ending of the District’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, the option to evaluate accomplished teachers every two

years was no longer allowable.

Ohio Substitute House Bill (HB) 362 allows less frequent evaluation of teachers. Teachers can now be evaluated every three

years. Ms. Harper advised that boards can also choose to evaluate teachers on an annual basis if the preference is not to

evaluate every three years.

She also stated that this change is applicable to Policy 3220.01 – School Counselor Evaluation.

Action: Ms. Harper provided a revised draft of the policies in order to be in alignment with HB 362 and Ohio Revised

Code 3319.111 for recommendation of Board approval at the September 6, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. She

will also provide a memo to the Board explaining the change, as well as information on student growth

measures being used for the first time this year.

Action: Ms. Harper will provide data at a future meeting showing whether teacher performance ratings and student

growth measures are correlated.

More information about the change is located on this link: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-

System/District-Educator-Evaluation-Systems/FAQs-about-HB-362-and-Teacher-Evaluation

Magnet Enrollment – Preschool

Sarah Trimble-Oliver, Chief Information Officer

Ms. Oliver updated the Committee on the following magnet preschool enrollment applications. She reported there has been an

increase in demand for the magnet preschools. She also reported that due to space constraints at a few magnet schools, there

were fewer seats available in 2017-2018 than the previous year.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver will provide an update that includes demographics for kindergarten and preschool at the

October 9, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Committee Chair Jones would like data to include feedback from families regarding what the process was like for them, as well

as demographic and capacity data of those families. She also stressed the importance of aligning the process to the Board’s

priorities.

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-System/District-Educator-Evaluation-Systems/FAQs-about-HB-362-and-Teacher-Evaluation

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-System/District-Educator-Evaluation-Systems/FAQs-about-HB-362-and-Teacher-Evaluation



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Committee member Hoffman also requested data on where parents sent their children if they were not able to get into a magnet

preschool.

Applications for 2015-16 SY

(before full lottery)


(1st

year of full lottery)


(2nd

year of full lottery)

Sibling Applications Accepted 102 168 187

Total Applications Received (Regular or 1st choice lottery)

635 831 809

Total Lottery Applications (including all choices)

1,641 1,924

Total Accepted Applications 375 680 450*

Percent of Applicants Accepted (all choices)

59% 81% 56%

Magnet Enrollment – Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students


Ms. Trimble-Oliver updated the Committee on the following initial enrollments for grades three through eight. She reported

there was higher demand for seats in the lower grades. Since this data was run, six additional children were accepted and

enrolled from the waitlist.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver will provide further updates at the October 9, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Mrs. Hoffman asked if that information could include qualitative information from parents on where they would

have sent their children if they had not gotten a seat at Spencer. This information is especially important to see

if the school is having an effect on lowering demand for Walnut Hills High School.

Spencer Center Enrollment as of 07/07/2017

Grade Program

Total Number of Enrolled

Students Total Capacity

3rd

GE 21 25

3rd

GA 21 25

4th

GE 22 25

4th

GA 17 25

5th

GE 28 30

5th

GA 14 25

6th

GE 17 30

6th

GA 11 25

7th

GE 27 30

7th

GA 11 25

8th

GE 20 30

8th

GA 10 25

Total 219 320



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GA – Gifted Accepted; GE – Gifted Exceptional

Reported Racial Identity Number of Students Percentage of

Total Student Body

Hispanic or Latino 1 0.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander 8 4.0%

Multiracial 18 8.0%

Black or African American 87 40.0%

White 98 44.0%

Unknown or Unreported 5 2.0%

ZIP Code of Residence

Number of Students


Number of Students


Number of Students

45202 4 45214 6 45230 10

45203 3 45216 5 45231 1

45204 2 45217 1 45232 5

45205 3 45219 1 45233 1

45206 9 45220 13 45236 6

45207 5 45223 9 45237 12

45208 29 45224 13 45238 13

45209 5 45225 1 45239 3

45211 14 45226 3 45239 3

45212 2 45227 6 Unknown 12

45213 14 45229 4

The Committee was pleased to see that the initial data shows that Spencer is attracting a much more racially diverse group of

students than was identified in the traditional gifted program, which meets the goal of providing more equity in access to this

program. The data also shows a geographically diverse school, with about 30 zip codes represented.

Neighborhood Enrollment – Elementary

Ashley Addo, Assistant General Counsel

Mrs. Hoffman advised the need to address concerns about the process for students who are enrolled in neighborhood schools

and move out of the school zone. Do they remain in their neighborhood school through graduation?

Ms. Addo informed the Committee that in considering this question, she reviewed Policy 5113 – Inter-District Open Enrollment

and, in order to keep language consistent throughout enrollment policies, suggests adding similar language from section two of

Policy 5113 into Policy 5120:

For a CPS resident family who moves out of a school’s neighborhood attendance area during the school year,

the District shall use its best efforts to maintain the enrollment of the student at the same school for the

duration of the current school year. After the school year, the family is required to re-enroll through the open

enrollment process during the out-of-attendance-area enrollment window.



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Ms. Addo suggested revising language for Policy 5120 – Enrollment Outside the Neighborhood Attendance Area with the

following:

When neighborhood schools do not fill all of their seats with students from their attendance area, CPS

resident students from outside of the attendance area can apply for the available seats during the out of

attendance area enrollment window. During this window, the District will inform families/students of the

availability of seats in neighborhood schools. If there are more out-of-attendance-area applicants than

available seats in a neighborhood school, seats shall be allocated through a computerized lottery process. The

following priorities shall apply:

1. CPS resident students with a sibling enrolled in the neighborhood school.

2. CPS resident students enrolled in a preschool program located at the neighborhood school who are

moving up to kindergarten OR CPS RESIDENT STUDENTS PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN THE

NEIGHBORHOOD SCOOL WHO HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE NEIGBORHOOD ATTENDANCE

AREA.

3. CPS resident students without a sibling enrolled in the neighborhood school.

4. Out-of-district residents applying through CPS Board Policy 5113.

The Committee discussed this proposal at length and agreed that while there needs to be a uniform policy for this situation so

that decisions are not made at the school site, this is a very complicated question with a lot of potential unintended

consequences.

ACTION: Ms. Trimble-Oliver will gather data from elementary neighborhood schools as to how many out-of-

neighborhood-zone students and what grade levels are attending the school. She will provide her update at the

September 28, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Using that data, the Committee will choose a few schools and ask their principals to join the conversation and provide insight

into how these decisions have been made in the past and consequences to consider when deciding on a policy recommendation.

Neighborhood Enrollment – Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS)

Bill Myles, Assistant Superintendent

Prior to the meeting, Mr. Myles provided the Committee with a map of new boundary lines for the Clifton Area Neighborhood

School. Mr. Myles was not able to be present at the meeting to provide an update, but two members of the CANS group were

present and provided a brief update. Please find attached a copy of the map?

They said they are very pleased with the space at Vine and the teachers. While the kindergarten numbers are lower than hoped

for, they assured the Committee that they are working to reach every family and just that week had found a family who did not

know about the new school and was eager to enroll. With a full year to recruit, they are confident they will reach many more

families and be full next year. Board member Bolton informed the group that mailing for recruitment was delayed, which could

have had an effect on enrollment numbers. The Committee expressed their gratitude for the grassroots work on the

neighborhood group and pleased to hear positive reviews for the opening of the year.

Jan Checco of CANS invited Committee members to an Ice Cream Social, September 9, 2017, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.at the

Rawson House. This will be an opportunity for the community to meet the CPS community and CANS leadership.



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Guidelines for PFLAG

Daniel Hoying, General Counsel

Mr. Hoying continued the discussion around a memo he is drafting to provide guidance to principals around the privacy of a

student’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

He reported that the draft memo provided at the June 12, 2017 Policy Committee is still undergoing review and feedback from

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).

Mr. Hoying and Mrs. Hoffman met with PFLAG and revised the draft memo, and will schedule an additional meeting with

PFLAG to ensure that dialogue discussed at that meeting was captured.

Mr. Hoying also met with a doctor at Children’s Hospital to receive thoughts and feedback.

Committee Chair Jones confirmed that there would not be a policy change coming out of these conversations, but a memo to

principals.

ACTION: Pending the next meeting with PFLAG, Mr. Hoying and Mrs. Hoffman will provide an update at the September

28, 2017 Policy Committee meeting.

Student Voice Policy

Elisa Hoffman, Policy Committee Member

Pat Neal-Miller, Director, Family and Community Engagement

Mrs. Neal-Miller reported that she and Mrs. Hoffman met with students from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

last spring and they were very interested in providing input. Mrs. Neal-Miller contacted principals and asked them to invite

three representatives from each high school to attend a meeting on September 15, 2017 at Mayerson Academy, 9:30 a.m. to

11:30 a.m. to begin the conversation about how students want the Board to “hear their voice.”

Ms. Jones advised that students should be a part of student voice discussions that take place in Policy Committee meetings. She

recommended that those students attend Policy Committee meetings when the student voice policy is being drafted for their

inclusion in the discussion.

ACTION: Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Neal-Miller will update the Board on Student Voice at the October 9, 2017 Policy

Committee meeting.

Living Wage Policy

Dan Hoying, General Counsel

The Board assigned the Policy Committee at its July 24, 2017 Regular meeting to investigate the possibility of creating a Living

Wage Policy.

Mr. Hoying discussed with the Committee a sample of the City of Cincinnati’s Municipal Code Chapter 317, Living Wage

guidelines.

The City’s Living Wages are based on full-time, part-time, and seasonal City employees and for full-time and part-time

employees of covered employers, contractors and subcontractors providing or delivering services to the City under service

contracts equal to or greater than $20,000. Please find attached a copy of the document.

Mr. Hoying advised that a Living Wage policy for the District does not exist and a cost analysis would be necessary to help

determine costs. He also stated that this would be new to CPS contractors and employees and could be cost prohibitive to many

CPS partners.



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Mr. McDole will discuss with the Board the information (cost analysis) necessary to determine the feasibility of moving to a

$15.00 per hour Living Wage. Conversations around employment of employees are a topic to be discussed in Executive

Session with the Board.

Ms. Jones reported that the Living Wage is also a part of the conversation with the Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) and that

CPP must align to the District’s policy, if it is deemed that a policy is needed. She also advised that clarity is needed on who

qualifies for the Living Wage.

Board member Bolton advised that the range of jobs as to who would qualify has not been established as of yet.

Mrs. Hoffman reported that the Living Wage is outlined in the preschool Master Agreement, which would make it unnecessary

to create a policy.

Ms. Bolton advised the Policy Committee to reach out to AMOS and the Workforce Development Committee to include them

in the conversation and then report back to the Policy Committee.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying will reach out to AMOS to schedule the Living Wage conversation. Ms. Jones will reach out to

Cheryl Broadnax, Assistant Superintendent, in order to add the topic to the Internal CPP Steering Committee.

The conversation will be continued at a future Policy Committee meeting.

Spectator Behavior/Safety Concerns

Dan Hoying, General Counsel

The Committee continued discussions regarding spectator behavior at District sponsored events. The assignment made by the

full Board was to review what exists right now in terms of policy direction with issues of bullying at spectator events.

Mr. Hoying reported that he reviewed various school districts’ “Fan Code of Conduct” for sporting events.

He reviewed a draft of CPS Athletic Director Josh Hardin’s “Fan Code of Conduct” for the District. The draft is consistent

with what other districts are doing. Mr. Hardin is still drafting the “Code” and sharing it with other athletic directors for their

feedback.

Mrs. Hoffman reiterated the need to make the “Code” applicable to and broader than just sporting events. It should be in effect

for all District events. She also recommended doing a shorter version of the “Code” in order to announce before events and

games.

Ms. Jones recommended that the announcement be bold and say what the consequences will be.

The Committee also advised to explore how the “Code” would be applicable to younger grades where sports teams or other

clubs are often not officially part of their schools (e.g., sponsored by PTAs) or often even on school campuses.

ACTION: Mr. Hoying will inform Mr. Hardin about the Committee’s request to broaden the policy, draft an

announcement, and include younger grades.

ACTION: The Policy Committee tabled the discussion on safety concerns in areas outside of the supervision, communal

and transition periods, within buildings and other District sites.



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OSBA Essential Policies Update

Mr. Hoying reported that there were no updates at this time.

The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.

Policy Committee Staff Liaisons

Carolyn Jones, Chair Dan Hoying, General Counsel

Elisa Hoffman Yenetta Harper, Director, Teacher and Principal Development

A. Chris Nelms, absent Paul McDole, Director, Human Resources


Mrs. Hoffman moved that the Report of the Policy Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.




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PRESENTATIONS

1. Alcohol Waiver – Spencer Women’s Capital Club – Gloria Haffer, Partner at Buechner, Haffer, Meyers & Koenig

Co. LLP; Cynthia Booth, President of McDonald's/COBCO Enterprises

2. Health Care Presentation – Joseph Harten, Market Practice Leader, Health and Benefits, Mercer; Billie Clark,

Principal, Mercer

3. ReGeneration Schools – Stacey Shells, CEO ReGeneration Schools & Brian Neal, Chief Executive Officer,

Accelerate Great Schools

TABLED

A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY:

3220 – TEACHER EVALUATION

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district policies; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined revision of the current Board Policies are in order to

make them consistent with the current state laws and district procedures; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 3220 – Teacher Evaluation has been reviewed and updated by Administration and the

Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy 3220 –

Teacher Evaluation as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 3220 – Teacher

Evaluation will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public Schools

Education Center.

Elisa Hoffman

Mrs. Hoffman moved and President Copeland-Dansby seconded a motion to table A Resolution Amending

Board Policy: 3220 – Teacher Evaluation be approved.



Noes: None



MOTION TO TABLE A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY 3220 TEACHER EVALUATION

Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to Table a Resolution Amending Board Policy 3220 Teacher

Evaluation be approved.



Noes: Member Hoffman (1)


A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY:

3220.01– SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education is reviewing the existing district policies; and

WHEREAS, the Cincinnati Board of Education has determined revision of the current Board Policies are in order to

make them consistent with the current state laws and district procedures; and

WHEREAS, Board Policy 3220.01 – School Counselor Evaluation has been reviewed and updated by Administration

and the Cincinnati Board of Education Policy Committee; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cincinnati Board of Education approves Board Policy 3220.01 –

School Counselor Evaluation as written; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board Policy 3220.01 – School

Counselor Evaluation will be posted online and be retained on file in the Office of the Board Members, Cincinnati Public

Schools Education Center.

Elisa Hoffman

Mrs. Hoffman moved and President Copeland-Dansby seconded the motion A Resolution Amending Board Policy: 3220.01 –

School Counselor Evaluation be approved.



Noes: None



MOTION TO SEPERATE TWO POLICIES 3220 AND 3220.01A RESOLUTION AMENDING BOARD POLICY

3220.01 SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION

President Copeland-Dansby moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion to Separate Two Policies A Resolution Amending

Board Policy 3220.01 School Counselor Evaluation.



Noes: None


RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. APPOINTMENT

C. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

D. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

E. ADDITIONAL ASSIGMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. RETIREMENT

B. RESIGNTION

C. APPOINTMENT

D. PROMOTION


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.)

Adelaide E. Beckman Teacher – Roberts Personal Reasons August 1

Bridget H. Jones Teacher – Woodford Relocating August 1

Kelly F. Mack Teacher – Oyler Personal Reasons August 29

Elizabeth M. Martin Teacher – John P. Parker Personal Reasons August 28

Joseph L. Martin Jr. Teacher – Hyde Park Personal Reasons August 1

Vickie McMullen Substitute Teacher Other Employment August 16

Shardae Shaneece Roland Substitute Teacher Personal Reasons August 29

B. 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.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2017-18 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.

Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)

Katie Rizzo Fliehman $42,481.96

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $125.44 per day

David Gutmann

NTBC/Professional Certification

The following School Psychologist is recommended for the $1,000.00 stipend effective the 2017-18 school year, as a result of

attaining their NTBC/Professional Certification.

Brittany N. Hall

C. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

(Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as

indicated.


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (cont.)

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Vicki Anne Lanzador To: .80 From: .60 August 14

Renee M. Lentz .80 .60 August 14

D. 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 August 14,

2017.

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Heidi Amanda Hoehn 71,876.30 67,897.24

Lisa Nicole Johnson 58,079.77 55,532.44

Ashley Nicole Kenny 53,012.98 46,458.69

E. 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.

Teacher - $36.90 per hour (extended employment rate)

Academic Support – Auxiliary Services – (Title I) – 33 hours

Jennifer L. Wagner*

Extended Learning Program – Auxiliary Services – (Title I) – 10 hours

Elise Ballinger*

Home Instructor - $30.09 per hour (extended employment rate)

Margaret M. Groeber 30 hours


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.

Linda Theobald Sr. Support Specialist July 1

Carmella Dudley-Thomas Custodian I August 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.

Clifford Cass Paraprofessional Personal Reason September 1

Cedric Holmes Security Assistant 1 Personal Reason May 25

Sanaa Kidd Security Assistant 2 Personal Reason August 25

Hannah Petry Student Service Assistant Personal Reason August 22

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 (*).

Business Systems Analyst

Adam Goeppner $94,500.00 Treasurer’s Office September 11

Assistant School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)

Saida Canel $15.23 hr. Early Childhood September 7

Auxiliary Clerk (Unclassified)

Hazel Marlene Sims $15.12 hr. Auxiliary Services August 31

Megan Uihlein $15.12 hr. Auxiliary Services August 31

Licensed Practical Nurse (Unclassified)

Karen Moerlein $21.76 hr. College Hill August 16


RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

C. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Tina Abel $16.08 hr. Carson September 7

Jasmine Coaston-Foree $15.13 hr. Taft High School September 7

Maria Finnell $15.54 hr. AWL August 28

Ryan Fisher $15.13 hr. Cheviot September 7

Tabbie Ivery $15.13 hr. Ethel M. Taylor September 7

Paulina Johnson $15.54 hr. Fairview-Clifton September 7

Ameerah Muhammad $15.54 hr. Fairview-Clifton September 7

Milagros Perez $15.54 hr. Roberts September 7

Monet Washington $15.13 hr. Carson August 29

Johnathan Williams $15.13 hr. Taft High School August 6

Christine Wilson $15.13 hr. Roberts September 7

Brieyhana Winn $15.54 hr. Roberts September 7

Senior Elementary Support Specialist (Classified)

Cheryl Ingram $19.75 hr. Evanston Academy September 1

Student Services Assistant (Unclassified)

Bernice Everett $12.94 hr. Rising Stars @ Vine September 7

Carmen Bray $12.94 hr. Bond Hill August 30

Transportation Router (Classified)

Thomas Gray $19.36 hr. Transportation September 8

Clerical Substitute 2

Donna Barnes $14.32 hr. Various August 22

In the Board proceedings of August 28, 2017, an appointment was approved for

Helena Wong, Auxiliary Clerk. This action should be corrected to read as Unclassified.

In the Board proceedings of August 14, 2017, an appointment was approved for

Julie Wolf and Carol Piening, Clerical Sub 2. Per their request, this action should be corrected to read as September 1, 2017.

D. 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 (*).


RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. PROMOTION (cont.)

Administarative Secretary (Classified) From

Shannon Brower $24.40 hr. Research & Evaluation Sr. Support Specialist $20.33 hr. September 7

Senior Admin. Research Asst. (Classified) From

Caroline Bedarff $26.85 hr. Research & Evaluation Admin. Research Asst. $22.65 hr. September 7

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Bolton moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Report of the Superintendent be approved.



Noes: None


INQUIRIES/UPDATES

Upcoming events:

1. Cincinnati Preschool Promise (CPP) update- know if reports from (Partnership Committee Meeting) representatives and

administration have joint communication. Ms. Bolton was contacted by Board Members with concerns about the complete

and developed agenda. Want board discussion on topics for agenda rather than individual ideas.

2. DACA (Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals) Support all CPS members regardless of immigration status. Would like

to re-read the Resolution Affirming Cincinnati Public Schools Commitment to Provide a Safe and Supportive Environment

for All Students regardless of Immigration Status.

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – regarding the data in Policy Committee Report on the Preschool lottery, how did the district reach out to

our families, by letter, phone, etc.? Where did the families go? Did they leave the district? Were their assignments made

after the follow up? Did they go to other Preschools?

2. Administration – to enter into a conversations about a partnership agreement with ReGeneration Schools. It can be based

on the agreement with Phalen. Mrs. Bates gives Board Members a copy of the final agreement with Phalen.

3. Administration –to have in the Treasurer Report for September 11, 2017 the new contract details with Anthem for

healthcare coverage for our employees. Agreement place in Friday’s packet.

4. Administration – to respond to the email sent by Debbie Lang representative from MERP program.


ASSIGNMENTS

(cont.)

5. Administration – get back to the Board Members the numbers and percentages of the teachers who are by site listed as

accomplished. Small paragraph of the implantation and timeline as to when this will start. Provide an estimate of cost to

evaluate per year and additional rate sources.

6. Administration – to consult with The Council of Great City Schools to see how other member districts are implementing

their resolutions regarding commitment to supporting our immigrant children within the environment of the schools.

7. Administration – update on the I AM CPS work.

8. Administration – the breakdown of how many students that was out of district that applied to get into Cincinnati Public

Schools.

9. Administration – to attend the East Walnut Hills Development Project Meeting with Mrs. Bates.

RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Hoffman moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that the Board recess into executive session at 1:15 p.m. to consider

Employment of a Public Employee or Official.



Noes: None


ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

Documents

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