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Board honors Treasurer Jennifer Wagner as she retires after 32 years
Summary
Board members praised Treasurer Jennifer (Jen) Wagner at her final meeting, and adopted a resolution honoring her 32 years of service and leadership in CPS finance.
The Cincinnati Board of Education on Aug. 25 adopted a resolution recognizing Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Jen(nifer) Wagner on the occasion of her retirement after 32 years with Cincinnati Public Schools.
Board members and three invited guests spoke in honor of Wagner during the meeting. Former superintendent Mary Ronan, and former colleague Laura Mitchell, praised Wagner's leadership on finance, technology and program innovations. Members of the board individually cited Wagner's record of process improvement, succession planning, and public engagement through initiatives such as the "Just Ask Jen" series.
Wagner presented brief remarks and thanked colleagues, staff and the community: "Thank you for 32 unforgettable years," she said to the board and audience. Trustees then read paragraphs of a formal resolution that recounted Wagner's career path in CPS and private-sector experience, her role in launching initiatives to expand student access to technology and curriculum, and her stewardship of the district's finances.
The board approved the resolution by roll-call vote. Trustees also presented Wagner with public remarks and a brief reception followed.
Why this matters: The treasurer oversees the district's budgeting, grants management and financial reporting. Leadership transitions at that office affect CPS's financial operations and continuity; incoming treasurer Mike (or Michael) Guston (referred to in discussion) will assume the role with a team Wagner helped prepare.
Sources: Remarks and resolution read during the Aug. 25 board meeting; treasurer's presentation summarizing decade-long financial performance and awards.
