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Why it matters: Community members and board members had asked for clarity on how the district would handle immigration-related issues and possible ICE activity. Policy staff said district rules are intended to protect students' access to education while ensuring notification and adult support during any in-school questioning.

Policy details presented

- Policy 51.11 (student eligibility) contains an explicit sentence: \"CPS enrolls students regardless of their immigration status.\" Staff reiterated that CPS does not ask about immigration status during enrollment and seeks not to retain such records.

- Policy 55.40 (interrogation of students) requires schools to notify parents when law enforcement, including immigration authorities, requests to question a student. If an interview must occur at school, an adult from the school (principal, assistant principal or other trusted adult) must be present; staff said interviews at school are rare and typically limited to child-safety investigations where the school is used as a place of last resort.

Training and implementation

Staff reported recent training for principals, assistant principals, front-office clerks, social workers and other school personnel on these policies. No policy changes were proposed; staff recommended maintaining the current language and continuing training.

Ending

Committee members acknowledged the clarifications and had no suggested edits; staff will continue training and share materials with the board and community as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Policy and Equity Committee Meeting April 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Policy & Equity Committee reviewed two existing policies: one (Policy 51.11) that explicitly states Cincinnati Public Schools enrolls students regardless of immigration status, and another (Policy 55.40) that requires parent notification and an adult school representative when law-enforcement agencies seek to question students at school.","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},6253710,"Audit committee charter updated to broaden membership rules; policy committee recommends consent-agenda approval",143,3547000,3690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85&start=3547&end=3690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85/thumbnail_3547000.jpg","/articles/6253710/Ohio/Audit-committee-charter-updated-to-broaden-membership-rules-policy-committee-recommends-consent-agenda-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253710-394334d1faf1eb1a1d008891cb2440fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163021&Signature=en9OfpTNE7Q0t3FI1K5t7TtbuYv1wmeFRXyvp2sUR-mUTZAk4cJr3GpTUE2GxG5QiHcHt6VWoko7iKh7JS16pPy5cPPqSf1JasXdrOo~3MpcECziW8QI4gMnYbHYq-9r57eAtx9hGpOFuQzGBPmQSKgekt6VbVpY8JEdA-Zbu5qll4u~2y0RuKCMNn0XKvz4XaMuAYlT8joPWeOmW4FMg0HV5qpYIKtl6Eo7dglXQmCYXTRLpAKBnpiezcfmsZo2S8CIs1PzsN6xsM9CUoe0R1hmuGZH8qFoisyDRpT4xPjs9PMGm4R37EthgZsL855MxKT6~F1aR-JAYUoIAIVfUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Policy & Equity Committee reviewed recommended edits to the district audit committee charter on April 25 that would relax a strict residency requirement for audit committee members, broaden permissible committee size and remove responsibilities that the committee determined exceed its capacity.

Why it matters: The charter governs an oversight body that reviews internal-audit operations and coordinates with external auditors. The proposed edits make the committee more accessible to qualified applicants who work in the district but do not live within district boundaries, and they align expectations with common practice in comparable Ohio districts.

Key changes discussed

- The charter will prefer but no longer require that audit committee members live within district boundaries; the revised language allows candidates who work in the district or otherwise have a clear interest in the district's success to serve.

- The edits loosen strict numeric limits on committee membership to allow more practical appointment flexibility and remove an expectation that the audit committee directly verify complex financial statements (a task the committee judged outside its practical capacity).

Committee disposition

Committee members agreed the changes are minor and suitable for the consent agenda at the next business meeting. No board vote occurred in the committee meeting; staff will transmit the revisions for board consideration under the standard policy-update process.

Ending

Policy staff will forward the amended audit committee charter to the board office for placement on the consent agenda at the next board meeting unless a board member requests to pull it for discussion.","The policy committee reviewed proposed edits to the audit committee charter that relax a residency requirement, adjust committee size language and remove obsolete tasks. The committee recommended placing the charter changes on the business consent agenda.",{"_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},6253715,"CPS presents comprehensive mental-health policy and selects four SEL programs for month-long pilots",462,3890000,4352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85&start=3890&end=4352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85/thumbnail_3890000.jpg","/articles/6253715/Ohio/CPS-presents-comprehensive-mental-health-policy-and-selects-four-SEL-programs-for-month-long-pilots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253715-13ff2d4fbef1a5a89b07f9e7bed081af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163021&Signature=Wh2OD9YG738ze94BkXIrZfROr2CXnD8uCVh5B~pCcs-idGOBOLmAeZ-vi9NruswTuksBGARRcfYAqNX4ncXR408fvMsNOm4TrlSltIepfisXgNy7e7iIZ3vmFW5Ruv6DmmTEX92xt~kfMwkUGHgBh9uj~j7tXFjASidLTUxdBmJqGIRfNF3csCFRx6FlKpklCxT0T-g4Qwcy~QYZSCq2ZPVP7ILzh4qDCZMu9Jrt1CJrTM6uOGr2Egl~HqzUXg1oAT4R8iLIWExdQEj9AEz7LGI9pkUAYuJHD1E2MfSAMyo8ezZJVKReVwzxM7dDggbm2MUAByXXs~BfiMXNcU90nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cincinnati Public Schools staff presented a draft mental-health and wellness policy and described a districtwide pilot of four social-emotional learning (SEL) programs during the Policy & Equity Committee meeting on April 25. The draft expands role definitions for counselors and related staff, clarifies confidentiality practices, and adds employee assistance and critical-incident response language.

Why it matters: District leaders said the policy is intended to strengthen tiered mental-health supports and embed SEL as part of instruction. Staff said the policy aims to improve academic and behavioral outcomes by formalizing counseling roles, confidentiality rules and incident response procedures.

Policy highlights and pilot details

- Staff said the draft clarifies role and scope for counselors, psychologists, social workers and other student-support professionals, and it emphasizes collaborative parent engagement and appropriate release-of-information procedures.

- The policy adds (a) explicit guidance on confidentiality and applicable exceptions, (b) language expanding employee assistance benefits, and (c) a section on identifying and responding to critical incidents.

- For SEL, the district convened a cross-disciplinary committee that reviewed more than 20 programs using an implementation-quality rubric. The committee selected four digital curricula for month-long pilot tests: Character Strong, Second Step, Character Effect and Wayfinder. More than 60 teachers and student-support staff across pre-K through high school are piloting the programs; staff collect weekly feedback and plan a community SEL fair. Final recommendations are expected in May, with districtwide implementation decisions to follow based on evidence and capacity.

Implementation questions raised

Board members emphasized teacher training and implementation capacity as key determinants of success. Staff said rollout plans will be differentiated by school readiness: some schools may receive intensive professional development while others will be supported with a slower, scaffolded approach. Staff also noted they are exploring grant and foundation funding to support training and materials.

Next steps and disposition

The policy is scheduled to be posted on the May 5 business agenda for committee feedback and brought back for possible adoption at the May 19 board meeting. Staff said they will share pilot locations and interim feedback with board members before the May recommendation.

Ending

Committee members praised the comprehensive approach and asked staff to return with pilot results and an implementation plan that addresses professional development and scheduling for teachers.","The Policy & Equity Committee reviewed a draft mental-health and wellness policy that expands definitions of scope and confidentiality, adds employee support and a critical-incident plan, and begins pilot testing of four evidence-based social-emotional-learning programs across multiple schools and grade levels.",{"_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},6253720,"CPS lawyers outline required \"Parents' Bill of Rights\" changes; policy draft mirrors statute with exceptions for privacy and health laws",211,2571000,2782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85&start=2571&end=2782","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85/thumbnail_2571000.jpg","/articles/6253720/Ohio/CPS-lawyers-outline-required-Parents-Bill-of-Rights-changes-policy-draft-mirrors-statute-with-exceptions-for-privacy-and-health-laws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253720-62708efb1ec147b3e0cacd4120bc4f02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163021&Signature=YkWMXusmd339-V~VsA-rUvIun1UKerbdO7uZcLnvb-k3q-aW-n8WPO56VJ3UU-sUDl1-CZq9whG7xe~90DYk4oUrUeYQJgUkO0h5GkVXALVmuCqtfVEhYGv8dw0iY01w3bBj7TsRySMbLAEqwTFG0pVLsNkYOJGchotu7Ki-Az7WQq2D0zl5LDaoMvu20mJWYdO8djJwwucMxJoHR3qngQbfLaWHMRH4sX65mNKZdhJoy6Pye1-pkoiv8C8NXREu5spYIVY-ULEwd0OFaEOLmtggThLG3Q3H4bj-J7K6R7SedrIAX-gDabf441txvGREdH~BRjNNCZwGBKqX7qEXTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cincinnati Public Schools legal staff told the Policy & Equity Committee on April 25 that the district has drafted a policy to comply with the recently enacted \"parents' bill of rights\" (House Bill 8) and will circulate that draft to the committee and full board before a July 1 deadline.

Why it matters: The statute requires new procedures on parental notification for certain instructional materials and for \"substantial changes\" in a student's status; it also restricts DEI programming and adds an appeals process. The policy committee discussed how the statutory requirements intersect with existing student-privacy protections.

What the policy draft covers

- The draft incorporates statutory definitions and provisions that, among other things, (a) restrict the delivery of sexually explicit content to early grades and require parent notice and opt-out for higher grades; (b) require parental authorization for health services provided to students; and (c) require parental notification of \"substantial changes\" in a student's academic performance, health, or well-being.

- Staff emphasized that several statutory exceptions remain in force: federal and state privacy laws including FERPA and HIPAA; court-ordered or legally required confidentiality; and an existing Ohio statute (Section 5122.04) that permits a minor to receive limited outpatient mental-health services without parental consent for up to six sessions or 30 days. The draft retains an appeals process required by the new law.

Committee concerns and process

Board members asked whether typical health-education practices already address the statute's notice requirements and whether exceptions will allow counselors to protect student safety in situations where disclosure could harm the child. General counsel Diane Huang (on the record) and Assistant General Counsel Stephanie Scott said much current practice lines up with statutory requirements — for example, health clinics and counselors already obtain parent authorization when appropriate — but that the draft clarifies district procedures and the appeals mechanism.

Legal staff recommended the committee circulate the draft to the full board for review; the policy must be adopted by July 1 under the statute.

Ending

The policy committee asked staff to distribute the draft to board members and agreed to place the item on the committee agenda for further review. No formal board action was taken at the meeting.","Cincinnati Public Schools legal staff told the Policy & Equity Committee they have drafted a parents' bill of rights policy that largely copies statutory language and includes required complaint and appeals processes, while preserving exceptions for FERPA, HIPAA and existing mental-health consent laws.",{"_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},6253725,"CPS consultants outline 24 state bills they are tracking, warn of measures on DEI, school closures and parental consent",335,413000,748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85&start=413&end=748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178150-ae83867b92049d0f69a2caa474a67e85/thumbnail_413000.jpg","/articles/6253725/Ohio/CPS-consultants-outline-24-state-bills-they-are-tracking-warn-of-measures-on-DEI-school-closures-and-parental-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253725-081af10bc3ca4067be7983355d53ce9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163021&Signature=jvXZ1jjzB3h4ZPW0ogEiZK9ZCNMfwnHfwFGKvtnOiaDDLEHtvnv~v8gJeb2RqXx3DyRuNoacX0Q0vCPXW9a51d9DpoShh71nTHi-cP-SD-l4sfS2HFUFo2~xYtnXrvN-WTs8pORSsgwzhhPyO0dKYemG6tk90aAP9iTlURigTmChSVhVVSW3oN68bFuoLrlNUvfydKjyaG1Vn-0KuLYJJsrW6WYrHK1Q4wUrLaV3FiaeqUwYBhq012hvqd9nAaqobq5xcAbZ4Rw7KyK1BZCwx4E-o3PnaqX0~cEvUvaGF~afrycQJMlZEDPjLN~y4hbs4opNRIwqrYumsIoiyFDYNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from DSD Advisors told the Cincinnati Public Schools Policy & Equity Committee on April 25 that they are tracking two dozen state bills they judge could affect the district, and outlined a four-part strategy of building champions, sharing CPS expertise, monitoring bills and maintaining regular contact with lawmakers.

The update, led by Eric Kearney, government-relations advisor for the district, and Libby O'Neil of DSD Advisors, explained how the firm researches sponsors and committee assignments, produces weekly and monthly bill-tracking reports, and arranges events such as a planned legislative breakfast to connect CPS leaders with state lawmakers.

Why it matters: Several bills under active tracking would change operations or funding for public schools. The consultants singled out bills that would prohibit DEI programs in K'12 schools, change the statutory test for closing low-performing schools, and require parental consent for certain mental-health services for minors. The presence of Republican supermajorities in both Ohio chambers means some measures could advance quickly once committee calendars open after the budget cycle.

What DSD described and recommended

- DSD said it uses a four-part approach: identify legislative and administrative champions; emphasize CPS' strengths; systematically track introduced bills; and maintain routine check-ins with legislators and the district leadership. Kearney noted the firm provides both weekly alerts and monthly summary reports to district leaders.

- The consultants reported they tracked 24 bills of interest: roughly 12 in the Ohio House, nine in the Senate, with one bill reported as signed into law, one having passed the House and one having passed the Senate as of the briefing. They recommended targeted outreach to key committee members where bills are assigned.

Bills highlighted in the briefing

- A Senate measure (discussed as SB 113 in the presentation) would bar public schools from adopting DEI offices or contracting with consultants whose role is to promote hiring or advancement on the basis of race, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, and would require districts to create a complaint process to enforce the ban. The consultants said the bill sits in the House Education Committee and that the sponsor chairs the Senate education committee, increasing its chance of movement after the budget work concludes.

- A bill described as seeking to limit school closure reviews (presented as SB/HB 127) would change how the Department of Education counts prior-year report cards when deciding whether a school qualifies for closure or remedial action and would become effective July 1, 2025, if enacted.

- A bill described in the briefing would require parental consent for some minors to receive mental-health services; consultants said it had co-sponsors and some momentum but had not yet had a hearing in the House committee at the time of the briefing.

District-level context and suggested next steps

Committee members asked for clarifications about the most consequential bills and for guidance on when the board should take public positions or organize advocacy. DSD recommended selective, sustained engagement with legislative champions rather than blanket opposition to all proposals, and previewed plans for a legislator breakfast to be scheduled after lawmakers return from recess.

Committee Chair Phyllis (name on the record) and board members said they want clear guidelines about when the board should speak publicly about proposed state laws and how the district will coordinate messages with the superintendent and community.

Ending

DSD Advisors said it will continue routine bill tracking and provide the committee with summaries and recommended action steps; the committee agreed to consider targeted outreach and to watch the budget timeline closely before mounting large-scale public campaigns.","At a Cincinnati Public Schools Policy & Equity Committee meeting, DSD Advisors described the district's four-part lobbying strategy and flagged 24 pieces of state legislation — including bills to ban DEI programming in K'12 schools, change school closure rules and require parental consent for certain minor mental-health services.","actionData","errors"]

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