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The nut graf: Board members said the policy governing naming, principal selection and LSDMC composition must be followed with clear, consistent engagement and a full complement of members; they voted to require administration to re‑run the selection processes and to place interim principals for a limited period while the district completes a renewed LSDMC process.

Board members debated timing and practicality. Several members said a full re‑search takes time; the board ultimately asked for a renewed process with a 90‑day interim period to maintain leadership continuity while allowing LSDMCs to add members and carry out the selection per policy.

Quotes and attribution: President Moffitt asked that any reengagement include the full complement of LSDMC members, saying the board must ensure community voices are heard. Board member Lindy requested the administration return a principal selection implementation plan and a timeline; superintendent Murphy told the board she would follow board direction on timing and process.

Ending: The board directed administration to proceed with a renewed LSDMC engagement and principal search steps, to appoint interim principals (start date to be confirmed consistent with the board motion) and to report progress at the next board meeting.

Vote: The motion to reengage LSDMCs and use interim principals for up to 90 days carried by board vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CPS Board Business Meeting June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After community concern about how two high‑school principal searches were handled, the board directed administration to reengage the Local School Decision Making Committees and restart the selection process, appointing interim principals for up to 90 days while the search is completed.","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},6187890,"Cincinnati board endorses full funding of Ohio Fair School Funding Plan, backs stiffer school‑zone penalties and moves forward on a renewal levy",475,701000,1176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78&start=701&end=1176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6187890/Ohio/Cincinnati-board-endorses-full-funding-of-Ohio-Fair-School-Funding-Plan-backs-stiffer-schoolzone-penalties-and-moves-forward-on-a-renewal-levy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187890-f871cfa8e02a12cb533c5dc868ad1d23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085677&Signature=fXFLlD0Htmp7TggHNhrabx6JKE-AxE3~gxqMKDAJUe-gfodwAGwfVCaz4cJXfMflz2FlGq7xLRFVVaSYxJVbwyuZRCZhC8aqvIw8wFZUwG6avJ4sOqJSzT7ZqGPAC62gdzdLmXARgKoZE-JBl8AbSlFKZKChEElLD~5OOJeLdErbrdq4i2nENyCkZbLPYKhTb-dvxbV1KHJxCV0jpk8V~OXwdB-XIgP-qe5mYL0ZohJRSmxvLe6KdhhN6eiWrGelwT-XB13gsnnbJwOhS9xvcHgWSexVs8LCoH7nAPEG-kbyJj8ZqSfHpnBfjYuGfkCdPBJsGPkDbGIYjvdeE74QCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education on June 23 approved three separate resolutions: one urging full funding of Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan, another urging state and local lawmakers to strengthen penalties for vehicle moving violations in school safety zones, and a third formally authorizing submission of a renewal emergency levy question to voters.

The board unanimously passed a resolution backing the Fair School Funding Plan, saying the district \"strongly supports a state budget that includes the continued implementation and full funding of the Fair School Funding Plan\" and opposed measures in the proposed FY 2026‑27 state budget that it said would underfund the district and force more local levy requests. Treasurer Wagner summarized differences in the governor, House and Senate proposals and promised additional details and a call to action for the community ahead of pending state votes.

Separately, the board approved a resolution supporting changes to state and local law to increase penalties for moving vehicle violations in school safety zones. The resolution cites local student fatalities and a student pedestrian safety team’s advocacy; board members noted prior student presentations to state legislators and called the proposal important for student safety.

The board also voted to proceed with formal steps to place a renewal emergency levy on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The resolution described a proposed fixed‑sum renewal levy seeking $48,000,000 per year for 10 years (first due 2027) and certified the county auditor’s valuation and estimated rate. Board members approved the resolution and instructed the treasurer to certify the necessary documents with the county board of elections.

Ending: The board asked the public to contact state legislators ahead of conference‑committee votes and directed district staff to provide community briefings and materials on the levy question and the potential state budget impacts.

Votes: Each resolution passed by unanimous roll call.","The Cincinnati Public Schools board unanimously adopted a resolution urging the state to fully fund the Fair School Funding Plan, passed a resolution urging tougher penalties for moving‑vehicle violations in school safety zones and approved proceeding with a renewal emergency levy question for the November ballot.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187893,"Parents and staff urge board to keep school social workers as CPS approves eight‑position cut",0,7107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78&start=7107&end=7107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78/thumbnail_7107000.jpg","/articles/6187893/Ohio/Parents-and-staff-urge-board-to-keep-school-social-workers-as-CPS-approves-eightposition-cut","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187893-e8c238398669c8155a836589d6e9bc2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085677&Signature=oP2vygEpHR7K3I59WafeXvC2CcJp8kPnc9594d5rquhV3FCqAarSbs5A04wmssLRyyaydB3oVn8YBvMtizzQa0PgpdJN7K9adViOckmthJ6dxWhnToUW3PDuWaUuWQmofxxY~RO1bmupwsmAZZPLccMH3wiWRhPg6l-WrmHJyiwpc2x-~uvKNpfC-vj9iSLNERQXTF0AkwWhaYzd9eMrZ3S~rX-Lyp8sUniFGvNttmpqlwuyE-jZW~FT~GZ7oOvs-wjUGPLorRgshLQwMP1k5XaqB5kZgzDpes573Zlv7XtD6dsZaBvo0cZxIQYDzzzGv~TwCm9yuvDd3s3856c6rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cincinnati Public Schools board voted on June 23 to approve the elimination of eight school social work positions as part of a broader cost‑reduction plan, despite extensive public comment from social workers, parents and community members who said cutting the roles would harm students.

The nut graf: Dozens of public commenters and several district social workers told the board that social workers provide crisis intervention, suicide screenings, home visits and continuing grief support — services that commenters and staff said cannot be absorbed by other staff without increasing risk to students.

Public speakers included current CPS social workers and parents. Ali Rizvi, who cited local child‑gun‑violence and suicide data, told the board social workers \"save lives\" and linked mental‑health support to attendance and graduation. Sandy Hartman, a school social worker at Hartwell, asked how core functions — threat and suicide assessments, restorative practices, home visits and chronic‑absence follow‑up — would be provided if positions were cut. Victoria Oakley, West High social worker, described repeated crisis responses where ongoing processing was needed days after a critical incident and said social workers “handle the aftermath.” Parents and community members also described concerns about immigrant students and gaps in multilingual support.

The board discussion recognized the emotional and practical stakes. Some board members voiced regret but supported the reduction as part of a larger package the board said was necessary because of state budget uncertainty and projected revenue losses. The motion to approve the reduction passed by a 4–3 vote: Craig, Crossett, Lindy and Bolton voted yes; Mapp, Weinberg and Moffitt voted no. Treasurer Wagner and other staff said the cuts were necessary to close a multi‑million dollar shortfall while preserving the district’s ability to meet payroll and other obligations.

Ending: The district said it will work with lead social‑work managers and school teams to reallocate remaining staff based on need and present updated staffing plans; the board asked administration to report on how core social‑work responsibilities will be distributed to avoid service gaps.

Votes: The board recorded the vote on the social‑worker reductions (approved, 4–3).","After more than a dozen public speakers urged keeping or restoring school social workers, the Cincinnati board voted to approve an eight‑position reduction to the district’s social‑work staffing; board members and public speakers framed the choice as a painful but necessary budget tradeoff under state funding pressure.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6187898,"Cincinnati school board adopts budget cuts, authorizes TIF talks and property review as state budget threatens funding",1511,4767000,6278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78&start=4767&end=6278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064252-da7f1ebd86fb75a8a2208fcdfe81cf78/thumbnail_4767000.jpg","/articles/6187898/Ohio/Cincinnati-school-board-adopts-budget-cuts-authorizes-TIF-talks-and-property-review-as-state-budget-threatens-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187898-1672b18ef0cd9b065e60c1d864ca3224/orig.mp4?Expires=1771085677&Signature=FKkS3XvcgkRxgfcVAfC2dKBxj4cT~aaBtnThCbzZBTjMCK8BvAkBxS5KN7zoILNfgs7Z5ef-QwGTbyv4T~TXDEls~-1tXk~VmnB18qyIpGsiqK07MKyTvcWSW18lyT5BM1yPmY3C~6Klq0I9KWJsMuSFWWSYut1zEJsjX9zdkq9xiZrZQyxBNY99blENlYoTpNUEOMgcJKOK8YMWyuVIBK~aT9KpN9jobghZApQbon7izLoashQrJdzn65XR4caAJFrXmKyk5MsGP3qnPXix-jl5OSgwA87poKdG8oV5fMFCMSmvKtg8tp-O48SwPg7xMkA0tGC-4w1ZgJFkuFo~kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education on June 23 approved a package of contract and staffing reductions, temporary 30‑day appropriations and authorized continued negotiations with the city over tax‑increment financing (TIF) and community reinvestment agreements (CRA), while urging swift public outreach after lawmakers in Columbus circulated budget language that district leaders said would reduce CPS funding.

Board members voted unanimously on multiple items after a detailed presentation from Treasurer Wagner and district finance staff that outlined three competing state budget proposals and the likely effects on CPS revenues. Treasurer Wagner told the board a governor’s proposal would cut the district more deeply, the House version would keep revenues nearly flat for some districts and the Senate approach would reduce CPS funding by roughly $6.3 million in the first year because it updated income measures but not the cost factors used in the formula.

The nut graf: CPS officials said the district is unusually exposed because the state formula and state policy changes under discussion would reduce the state share of funding and limit local options—such as fixed‑sum levies—that the district relies on, forcing the board to cut now to preserve reserves and operational continuity.

The board approved a master list of vendor contract reductions and central‑office impacts; approved schedule‑E reductions; accepted spring teacher allocation (TAC) staffing realignment that the district described as 109.9 teaching positions equivalent (41 filled positions could be reassigned); and approved temporary 2025–26 appropriations to give the district time to react to the state budget outcome.

Treasurer Wagner and the district warned that proposed state language could remove or change fixed‑sum levies and alter the 20‑mill floor calculation, shift levy types to income taxes, and even propose eliminating portions of inside millage — any of which would materially reduce CPS revenues. Wagner urged parents and community members to contact conference committee members meeting the next day.

District leaders also asked the board to authorize continuing discussions with the city to extend existing TIF agreements and to negotiate a higher payment to CPS (the board was told the proposal would increase the district’s share of pilot payments from about 27% to 33%). The board authorized staff to continue talks under parameters presented and to seek a final agreement for later approval.

The board also voted to authorize administration to review possible surplus property sales and to begin related steps. Treasurer Wagner said property sales and additional TIF/CRA revenue were part of a set of revenue options that, if realized, would materially reduce the remaining budget gap.

Quotes and attribution: Treasurer Wagner briefed the board on the state versions and their likely dollar impacts. Board member Craig urged community outreach, saying the state proposals both cut state support and narrow local revenue options. Vice President Bolton framed the stakes as a removal of local control over school funding. \"When the funding formula changed and we got wealthier as a district because we have high property wealth, our state share gets diminished,\" Treasurer Wagner said. \"Just 5 years ago we were at 47% state share; now we're down to 36.9% and projected to 30% next year.\" (Treasurer Wagner, presentation to the board.)

Ending: The board asked district leaders to bring back a full appropriations update at a July meeting after the state conference committee and possible vetoes play out. For now, the district will operate under a 30‑day temporary appropriation and begin implementing the approved vendor and staffing reductions.

Votes at a glance: The board recorded unanimous or majority votes on several finance items: master list of reductions (approved, roll call recorded), impact positions (approved), spring TAC staffing realignment (approved), schedule E reduction (approved), temporary 2025–26 appropriations (30‑day temporary appropriations approved), authorization to continue TIF/CRA negotiations with the city (approved), authorization to review potential property sales (approved). Specific roll calls and tallies are documented in the actions array below.","Facing a threatened cut in state support under competing state budget proposals, the Cincinnati Public Schools board voted to approve a package of vendor and staffing reductions, temporary appropriations and to authorize talks with the city on additional TIF/CRA revenue and a review of possible property sales.","actionData","errors"]

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