Amber Strawser

The meeting included community connection exercises and district honors, recognitions, and introductions, specifically honoring the Jobs for Cincinnati Grads program, Clothes That Work, and the boys' track and field team. Additional agenda items covered the receipt of donations of weekend meal bags from the Phi Psi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Financial matters addressed were the Treasurer's Report, the investment report, the final appropriations resolution for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and the introduction of the temporary appropriations resolution for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The board met in an executive session to confer with legal counsel on pending legal matters. Key business included the approval of a second bid extension agreement for the Central Office Renovation project. The superintendent reviewed the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce District Report for the 2024-2025 school year, provided updates on a cancelled student trip, and presented proposed salary schedules for administrative, exempt, and supplemental staff. The treasurer provided an update on a potential tax levy for the November ballot, with a consensus reached to move forward with a 6.95-mill operating levy.

The Board of Education meeting included various district honors, recognitions, and gifts for students, parents, and community members. The treasurer's report was reviewed and investment reports were approved. Personnel schedules were discussed, and a new job description for the Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports Coordinator was adopted. The board approved the adoption of a mathematics curriculum, a new Exercise Science and Sports Medicine pathway course, the 2027-2028 school calendar, and a revision to the district's food services policy.

The board discussed the potential sale of the 73 Junefield property, reviewed the senior class attendance requirements including a scheduled make-up day, and examined the progress update report for the Early Childhood Central Campus. Additionally, the board addressed an incident report, scheduled a future special meeting, and engaged in discussions regarding the board retreat, evaluation of the superintendent and treasurer, student advocacy, security measures, and the school uniform dress code. The treasurer provided a quarterly financial report, an investment report for March, and a timeline for potential November tax levy resolutions.

During the meeting, the board held elections for the positions of President and Vice President, adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved the fiscal year 2027 tax budget. Additional actions included authorizing the investment of funds, establishing official signature authorities for district accounts, and approving tax advance payment requests. The board also appointed the Superintendent as the sign-off officer for athletic and student activity accounts, authorized then and now certificates, established blanket purchase order limits, appointed a purchasing agent, and authorized the Superintendent or designee to accept employee resignations. Legal counsel was appointed, support organizations were recognized, and membership in various educational associations was approved. Furthermore, the board established committee and liaison appointments, adopted an operating protocol, and reviewed student achievement reporting procedures.