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Josh Harden, CPS athletic director, said a collaborative group convened by the city and CPS is reviewing recommended safety measures after recent incidents at youth football events. Harden summarized Cincinnati Police Department recommendations, which included limiting attendance, wanding at entry and earlier start times, and said some events have seen increased police overtime rates.

Harden provided an itemized hourly cost estimate for running an event under the recommended safety regime: three police officers at $267 per hour, wanding at roughly $124 per hour for screening, custodial services at $74 per hour, CPS site managers at about $25 per hour and facility rental at $60 per hour — which he said amounts to roughly $550 per hour for a fully staffed event.

\"We have identified that that is a high number for them to be able to come in and have their events,\" Harden said, and he described a possible application process for funding support that the city might consider if programs organize and present applications.

Councilmember Scottie Johnson and other officials urged direct attention to gambling and adult accountability at games. \"The reason why we have seen an uptick in violence...is the ridiculous amount of money that's being bet on these youth games,\" Johnson said. He said police officers are unwilling to take details when they face potentially dangerous situations and noted the role of adult behavior in creating risks for youth.

Board members and council members emphasized keeping leagues affordable for families and urged private sponsorship or business partnerships to defray costs. Officials noted groups such as Brothers Inc. and other local partners have expressed willingness to assist with security or support; the city said it will explore possible sponsorships and administrative options to reduce the burden on leagues.

The committee did not take a formal vote. Officials said they will continue discussions with city managers and community partners about funding, insurance and operational requirements for youth leagues and community rentals of CPS facilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CPS Board Members and City of Cincinnati's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee Meeting April 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Cincinnati Public Schools, city officials and community leaders discussed recent violence at youth football events, the financial burden of increased police overtime and facility costs, and possible funding or sponsorship options to keep leagues operating safely.","taxTitle","Cincinnati Public Schools, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",13483,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6268235,"CPS enrolls 202 former Dawn students; seniors to graduate May 3 at House of Joy",351,3248000,3599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e&start=3248&end=3599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e/thumbnail_3248000.jpg","/articles/6268235/Ohio/CPS-enrolls-202-former-Dawn-students-seniors-to-graduate-May-3-at-House-of-Joy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268235-704aac5d4ac478a6610471fac6fab87e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919451&Signature=TyUexpmXat0~49~r3XCNMmNkQ8so0dWbq-4i3VZv5UgcD5FtkutCDLYPWjmr0FzQ31fTs1gT80xhyjjeJq-OdMtGQGbN1zSyTDuJ4HqA5ixuf~jc6dg-oqIL5nTucMWD2iEiZC~P9ig7Lo5b9psqfu7~XNxWe5ffojLoc5BiSsqqOJWY89tCd1qD~qJ3ZKC5dSsRL30s745a0f6ZIdEWJYxorYiF0Jop-oVqkek5sNRAK9iavFaMmpi0m3cHqKb4lY3vdU1uGXg6ARuCukbYZYhWUiZH01DqoNxnnaK6nHDVdPfqgmPtW0Ll8BRq8J4MNvl44MOBfx7TsT7ITKbI1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Shauna Murphy told the joint committee that Cincinnati Public Schools has enrolled 202 former Dawn students who presented transcripts and individualized-education-plan documentation and are attending CPS schools.

Murphy said the district still needs transcripts for an additional small group of students (about eight, per the superintendent) to place them accurately by grade level. CPS assigned school social workers and support staff to assist Dawn students with daily attendance and the transition into CPS schools.

\"To date, 202 children...are actively enrolled and attending school,\" Murphy said, adding that school social workers are working with Dawn students to support their daily attendance and placement.

Murphy and other speakers said Bill Garrity, who was running the Dawn program, remained involved to help transition operations and that Dawn’s seniors who had completed graduation requirements will still graduate at a ceremony set for Saturday, May 3, at House of Joy on Central Parkway. The graduation will also include about 120 adult‑education students in the district’s 22‑plus program, Murphy said.

Murphy described CPS’s adult-education programs, including the Aspire program — located at the Ezra Charles Building across from Taft High School — and the 22‑plus adult education program that offers credentialing, GED and diploma options and ESL services. Robbie Thomas was identified as a manager for Aspire during the meeting.

Board members asked for data about where other Dawn students went; Murphy said some families chose other options and that CPS can provide more detailed transfer numbers upon request. No comprehensive total of students previously enrolled at Dawn was presented during the meeting.","Superintendent Shauna Murphy said Cincinnati Public Schools enrolled 202 former Dawn students after the school announced a closure; the district is still collecting transcripts for additional students and said Dawn seniors with credits will participate in a May 3 graduation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6268240,"CPS takes over crossing guards, seeks applicants; 22 positions remain open",437,2793000,3230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e&start=2793&end=3230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e/thumbnail_2793000.jpg","/articles/6268240/Ohio/CPS-takes-over-crossing-guards-seeks-applicants-22-positions-remain-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268240-7e58d0d55e81313abf12122f1f253777/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919451&Signature=ZFZOBn~1dyqYl6sjJf7MA6GYLKXomBL2NEjOVeBGrn2qrpqCFbdue9r6nQzvV6JQBjqbQ-RrW1a7qf6wu5q9C9HWhzblFgdNKZndTy0Fmb19H1Afzj4iy5uHznJ6wMXzd-L5IJW7H8lKqTKFqmiAdyYiRRkZptdHzTv~YzK1eBT~xTkA73EitjZv-f4LqN5JzDW8ugCIS~xS6kQE0tMnMjEFPiYDYxgU1XDR9WV5PQVeSw~bSgquyfuIL7bh4y9sUz16DUrOGErfDWOBhs7A~tmQa-WE~Pr-orEBx1DbV80JuuHpexpEx1ZxkNXHW4Xx5ddhY-wV8v9xU8zlZypnAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cincinnati Public Schools told the joint committee it assumed responsibility for crossing-guard operations in February and is recruiting to fill remaining openings across the city.

Chief Operations Officer Chris Burkhart said CPS now oversees crossing guards at 60 locations and that staffing has improved with retraining and new high-visibility outerwear and signs. He said most locations have permanent staff and that 22 positions remain unfilled; those sites are currently covered by temporary staff or double-duty assignments.

\"Since taking over the crossing guards in February, a lot of great things have happened. We have outfitted all of our crossing guards with new reflective clothing,\" Burkhart said, adding that the district has retrained employees and is conducting a safe‑routes assessment at every school.

Burkhart said the district aims to complete the school-by-school safety assessment by the end of the school year and that CPS meets with the city every other week to discuss needed traffic-calming measures such as repainted stripes, flashing lights and signage.

Board members asked about recruitment and training. Burkhart said the minimum age to be a crossing guard is 18 and that CPS is developing video training and materials the district can use with students and school leadership ahead of the fall term.

Members also asked which schools are highest priority; Burkhart said the district has targeted Woodward, Clark and Walnut Hills high schools for traffic calming because of observed higher vehicle speeds around those campuses. He said the rollout of some infrastructure items, such as flashing lights, will be phased in over three to five years.

A board member thanked community volunteers who have assisted at locations that lack permanent coverage.

No formal motions or votes related to crossing guards were taken during the meeting. CPS asked anyone interested in serving as a crossing guard to apply using the district’s posted application or the QR code provided in the presentation.","Cincinnati Public Schools said it assumed responsibility for crossing-guard operations in February, has retrained staff, issued high‑visibility equipment and is conducting a school-by-school safe‑routes assessment; the district said 22 locations still lack a permanent crossing guard.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6268245,"Parents and residents urge delay on Hyde Park zoning change, cite pedestrian and pickup risks at Hyde Park School",3586,1767000,5353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e&start=1767&end=5353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e/thumbnail_1767000.jpg","/articles/6268245/Ohio/Parents-and-residents-urge-delay-on-Hyde-Park-zoning-change-cite-pedestrian-and-pickup-risks-at-Hyde-Park-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268245-40891c503e4ad694402e799865941497/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919451&Signature=cxYrvN3QHKEM5OSLbsojhEYzdm5DhzY7votNG~1k4SOhBqOV3WjcdoiU98QxHWrEo1T5gdI8yzm640khesPqX6QLQGnSb1S5uJmigM6S1qx6mCY2Ye8zf-Wa1U1~W7tYSAMcMzOMpWL3bVLJnhBnF-h5f8uFcbMu3vc9PXk6aooHYsS8xOpgCMzmz3wBWbKO9gM-iAjMc8X4ZqkrS1KsnvJtdZVOqgx9PZ4zrKiUBuZuIpPWAX9FPYUTbkID37BzF32Bqlq~d97GTY4msyciYYa7CapXRkQISK7~6nSrFsvAsiu6-3mJkYKPijbOTZXY7ubiVmcZZ2Oyr9DfoRSvJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and Hyde Park School parents urged the Cincinnati Public Schools board and City Council members to press City Council to slow or study a proposed zoning change for the Hyde Park Square development, saying the plan could worsen traffic and pedestrian risks for the school.

Speakers during the meeting’s public-comment period described multiple vehicle collisions near Hyde Park School and said construction and a proposed hotel component could increase congestion during student drop-off and pick-up times. Les Castro, a civil engineer, said the family has lived across the street from Hyde Park School for seven years and has seen “cars race to get around the school” at arrival and dismissal.

\"We've seen a 7‑year‑old suffer a broken leg from being hit by a car,\" Les Castro said. His wife, Amy Castro, described three separate crashes that struck legally parked vehicles near their house and said one crash on Jan. 22, 2023, caused $12,000 in damage.

Mona Jenkins, who presented a survey of Hyde Park School parents and faculty, told the board 90% of respondents are concerned about traffic now, 94% are very concerned about traffic during the next two to three years of construction and 95% want the district to ask City Council to slow the process and conduct a study with parent input.

School and city staff described preliminary steps taken to assess safety. Chief Operations Officer Chris Burkhart said the developer provided a traffic impact study; the city’s Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) reviewed that study and provided a letter and a conceptual map showing a proposed on-site pick‑up and drop‑off plan that would double‑queue cars inside the school parking lot rather than on Edwards Road. Burkhart said the developer told CPS that the drawing is a concept and that developers are willing to work with the district on mitigation, including help with paving or site layout as requested.

Burkhart also said DOTE’s review did not recommend removing existing on‑street parking along Edwards Road and that DOT had proposed temporarily restricting five to six parking spaces along the school property during midday hours (12 p.m.–3 p.m.) to help reduce congestion while the parties refine designs.

Board members and councilmembers pressed for more engagement. Several asked whether the principal, school staff, neighborhood representatives, CPS and the developer can meet on site to test pick‑up patterns and produce alternate options; Burkhart said the proposal shown is a concept and that on‑site testing will be possible now that weather permits.

Board members noted the principal has already provided concerns and asked that the district keep discussions open. Vice Mayor Kearney and other officials said the item is scheduled for review next week: equitable-housing-and-growth committee on April 22 and City Council consideration on April 23, though those dates were presented as the committee’s current schedule and could change.

No formal board action or vote was recorded at the meeting. Speakers requested additional community meetings, a traffic plan that includes the principal and families, and greater outreach to address pedestrian safety near the school.","Multiple residents and school advocates urged the Cincinnati Public Schools board and City Council members to slow a proposed zoning change for the Hyde Park Square development, citing near-miss incidents, past crashes and concerns that construction and increased traffic would endanger students during drop-off and pick-up.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6268250,"City-backed volunteer drive to staff summer youth safety sites seeks donations and help",429,1217000,1646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e&start=1217&end=1646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3056558-4965519f68b570c258fa44891a5a132e/thumbnail_1217000.jpg","/articles/6268250/Ohio/City-backed-volunteer-drive-to-staff-summer-youth-safety-sites-seeks-donations-and-help","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268250-3e830f51e292c40d0e61fab56bc02155/orig.mp4?Expires=1770919451&Signature=kalf3AIqLdk-T0orzllCtbyNVIe3qL9jTbPGKl5ELQhP7Y3cqlh-g6Jya5oyvhzf5gS3aHw0hYfkIjs1p1Ls3~8q~K5g~0XJHThl-b8lGZoeK9aAIPudM6S3ertTX5QaEiuYgshQsIAF6MvMrPqPuPcUyE~rvjVwSVd1fZDQmvMHdtfQIe4WquIlh4m5fEZnkqir6m3gRlG4Zo3-qdUl16PkW0YcODvJR3zotY3GUm5tD6S6~ng3jIo2A9mu7KvR610nO~wq0vVQ-Fj8wCuOAA8xxOFuzFLJFuuw9IhcPiW3BuKrx0CqyVg8QRRPjegbmPmUxqM1wzSOjZDmKCDBLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iris Rowley, a consultant to the city manager, and a project manager identified as Mr. Rowley described a volunteer-driven program to provide supervised summer supports at transit stops and two high schools.

The initiative will operate weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. at four transit sites — Glenway Crossing, Government Square, Northside and Oakley Station — and at Withrow and Hughes high schools. Organizers said volunteers and trained staff will feed children, hand out information about summer opportunities, provide adult supervision and distribute “swag” bags containing hygiene items, journals, pens and flashlights.

\"What we are doing right now, we're working on the last 30 days of school to lead to a safe and productive summer,\" Mr. Rowley said, summing up the program's intent to pair volunteers with trained leads at each site.

Rowley and Iris Rowley said volunteers should plan for two-hour shifts and that each new volunteer will be oriented by trained staff at Government Square before being assigned to a site. Organizers gave a contact phone number, (513) 658-5246, and an email for donations and coordination: caci.youthdrive25@gmail.com.

Organizers said the sites serve roughly 646 children daily across the two high schools and transit locations. They asked board members, council members and community groups to wear program T-shirts, help publicize the effort and consider donating items such as towels, washcloths and dental products. Iris Rowley said program staff will adjust site assignments \"as community dictates.\"

The presentation tied the effort to the city’s collaborative public-safety work; Iris Rowley referenced the collaborative agreement and its refresh, saying public safety is connected to transparency and accountability.

Organizers asked people who can help to contact the email or phone number provided and to consider including a QR code on donated materials to make distribution easier. The group also said it will send a formal letter to partners with more details.

Supporters on the board acknowledged the program and suggested local partnerships. Cincinnati Public Schools staff noted the system’s Business Advisory Council can help identify summer internship or engagement opportunities for older students.

The program is led by community organizers working with city staff and volunteers; specific funding sources were not described during the presentation.","City and community organizers described a volunteer-led summer program that will staff four transit sites and two high schools with trained adults to feed children, provide supervised space and distribute care kits; organizers asked for two-hour volunteer shifts, donations and help publicizing the effort.","actionData","errors"]

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