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Summary — 4/6/2026:
Our monitoring of Cincinnati Public Schools, City School District has identified 11 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 9
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Equity Committee Report - Radical Policy Changes
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📅 Acceptance Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is accepting the Policy and Equity Committee report. This committee is explicitly focused on 'equity,' a term often used to push divisive 'anti-racism,' 'gender identity,' and other radical policies. Accepting this report could fundamentally alter district policy. The attached file is critical.
Recommended Action
Call Board President Eve Bolton at (513) 363-0425: 'I demand that Item I.3, the Policy and Equity Committee Report, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate roll-call vote. The public must know what 'equity' policies are being proposed and debated, not hidden in a bundled vote. If this report contains radical policies, TPA Precinct Committeemen will launch a campaign against those who vote YES.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for permanent ideological policy changes)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Superintendent's Recommendations - Blank Check
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📅 Vote Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is asked to approve the Superintendent's Recommendations as a single Consent Agenda item. This is a blank check for potentially significant policy changes, new hires, or contracts that could introduce ideological programs or controversial vendors without individual scrutiny. The attached file must be reviewed immediately.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shauna Murphy at murphys@cps-k12.org: 'I demand that all individual recommendations within the Superintendent's Recommendations (Item K.1) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate roll-call votes. The public deserves transparency on every decision, not a bundled approval of unknown policies.'
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💰 Cost: Blank Check (Undefined policy and financial liability)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Strategic Plan Update - Hidden Agendas
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📅 Discussion Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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Superintendent Murphy is presenting an update on the district's Strategic Plan. These plans often contain long-term goals for 'equity,' 'social-emotional learning,' or 'global citizenship' that can reshape the district's mission and curriculum. The attached file needs immediate review.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shauna Murphy at murphys@cps-k12.org: 'I demand to know if the Strategic Plan includes any mandates for DEI, SEL, or 'anti-racism' training, or if it introduces any new administrative positions related to these ideologies. Our children's education should focus on academics, not activism.'
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💰 Cost: Long-term ideological shift (Undefined)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Instructional Performance Report - Curriculum Changes
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📅 Acceptance Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is accepting the Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee report. This committee often deals with curriculum, teaching methods, and student outcomes, which can be a Trojan horse for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), 'anti-racism,' or 'equity' mandates. The attached file needs urgent review.
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Shauna Murphy at murphys@cps-k12.org: 'I demand to know if the Student Achievement District Instructional Performance Committee Report (Item I.2) recommends any changes to curriculum or instructional methods that incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Critical Race Theory, or 'gender identity' concepts. Our focus must remain on academic excellence.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined (Potential for ideological curriculum adoption)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Vague Budget Priorities Discussion
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📅 Discussion Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is discussing 'Budget Pathways and High Priorities' for FY27. The attached documents are large and could hide new spending on ideological programs or reallocate funds away from core education. This critical discussion needs public scrutiny.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Michael Gustin at gustinm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us: 'I demand full transparency on the FY27 Budget Pathways and High Priorities. Specifically, I want to know if any funds are being allocated to DEI initiatives, SEL programs, or radical curriculum changes. The public deserves to know before any budget is finalized.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for ideological spending)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Finance Committee Report - Hidden Spending
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📅 Acceptance Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is accepting the Budget, Finance and Growth Committee report from February 20. These reports often contain details of spending, grants, or new financial commitments that could fund ideological programs or controversial vendors. The attached 79MB file needs immediate review for hidden costs.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Michael Gustin at gustinm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us: 'I demand to know if the Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Report (Item I.1) includes any recommendations for funding DEI initiatives, SEL programs, or contracts with radical organizations. The public has a right to know what financial commitments are being approved.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for significant financial commitments)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Second Finance Committee Report - Hidden Spending
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📅 Acceptance Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is accepting a second Budget, Finance and Growth Committee report from March 27. These reports often contain details of spending, grants, or new financial commitments that could fund ideological programs or controversial vendors. The attached file needs immediate review for hidden costs.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Michael Gustin at gustinm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us: 'I demand to know if the Budget, Finance and Growth Committee Report (Item I.4) includes any recommendations for funding DEI initiatives, SEL programs, or contracts with radical organizations. The public has a right to know what financial commitments are being approved.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for significant financial commitments)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 6
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Treasurer's Report - Hidden Spending
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📅 Acceptance Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is accepting the Treasurer's Report. These reports often contain details of spending, grants, or new financial commitments that could fund ideological programs or controversial vendors. The attached file needs immediate review for hidden costs.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Michael Gustin at gustinm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us: 'I demand to know if the Treasurer's Report (Item L.1) includes any funding for DEI initiatives, SEL programs, or contracts with radical organizations. The public has a right to know what financial commitments are being approved.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for significant financial commitments)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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Vague 'Our Communities' Presentation
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📅 Discussion Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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Superintendent Murphy is presenting on 'Our Communities.' This vague title could hide plans for new community engagement programs, data collection, or partnerships with external organizations that push ideological agendas. The attached file requires scrutiny.
Recommended Action
Contact the Main Office at (513) 363-0425: 'Regarding the 'Our Communities' presentation (Item F.4), what specific initiatives or partnerships are being discussed? Will this involve data collection on families or collaboration with external advocacy groups?'
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💰 Cost: Undefined (Potential for NGO partnerships, data collection)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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Community Events - Hidden Agendas
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📅 Discussion Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Director of Marketing and Communications is presenting on 'Our Communities - Spring and Summer Events.' While seemingly benign, 'community events' can be used to push specific ideological narratives, gather data on families, or promote partnerships with questionable organizations. The attached file needs review.
Recommended Action
Contact the Main Office at (513) 363-0425: 'Regarding the 'Our Communities - Spring and Summer Events' presentation (Item F.5), what specific content or partners are involved in these events? Will any events promote controversial social or political ideologies to students or families?'
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💰 Cost: Undefined (Potential for ideological messaging)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 2
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Alcohol Waiver for School Fundraiser
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📅 Vote Scheduled Apr 6, 2026
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The Board is considering a resolution to allow alcohol at a high school fundraiser. While for a specific event, it sets a precedent for alcohol on school grounds. Parents should be aware of this policy shift and ensure proper safeguards are in place.
Recommended Action
Contact the Main Office at (513) 363-0425: 'Regarding the alcohol waiver for the Westwood Theatre Gala (Item J.2), what specific safety protocols will be implemented to ensure no underage drinking and to maintain a safe environment for students and staff?'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Potential for future policy creep)
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