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Board updates neighborhood enrollment policy to prioritize staff children and annual review

Cincinnati Public School Board · November 25, 2025
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Summary

The board amended Board Policy 51‑20 (referred in discussion also as 51‑21) to change the wording from a 'computerized lottery' to a 'selection process', give priority to out‑of‑district students whose parent is employed by the district, and require an annual review of the Neighborhood Enrollment Policy; the change passed unanimously.

The Cincinnati Public School Board unanimously adopted amendments to the district's neighborhood enrollment policy during its Nov. 24 meeting.

Board member Weinberg, reporting from the policy committee, summarized three changes: removing the phrase "computerized lottery process" and replacing it with "selection process," adding a provision that out‑of‑district students whose parent is employed by the district receive priority over other out‑of‑district applicants, and requiring the Neighborhood Enrollment Policy to be reviewed annually by the board and administration "to ensure families have continued equity of access to district schools."

After brief acknowledgment from colleagues and no formal opposition, the board voted by roll call with all members present voting yes. The administration will follow through on the annual review requirement and implement the revised language.

District staff did not provide additional implementation details in the meeting; board members thanked policy committee members and administration for the work prior to the full‑board vote.