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CPS reassignment of bilingual social workers draws concerns before new school year

Community members raised concerns Monday about changes to Cincinnati Public Schools’ bilingual social worker positions. The concerns came during the district’s final Board of Education meeting before students return Wednesday, Aug. 19. The district has four English Language Learner, or ELL, social workers. They previously worked across multiple school buildings to provide specialized support to…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

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CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

Some Cincinnati Public Schools employees learned this week that the district’s planned furlough schedule applies to all workers, including hourly employees. The clarification came in an email sent by the district on Aug. 6, just days before the first scheduled furlough day on Aug. 12. According to reporting by Local 12, district leaders issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will ask voters to approve a Cincinnati property tax levy in the November general election. This is after the Cincinnati Board of Education voted to reverse an earlier decision supporting an earned-income tax. The move came during a special meeting on Aug. 3, when board members rescinded a five-year, 0.75…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools budget cuts move forward as board weighs levy options

Cincinnati Public Schools has voted to eliminate more than 100 positions as district officials work to close a budget gap estimated at roughly $58 million. The decision comes after months of debate over spending priorities, staffing levels, and potential new revenue sources. According to reporting by WVXU, administrators initially recommended cutting approximately 140 positions across…

ByNina OliverioJune 23, 20260Comments

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CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

The budget cuts of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dominate discussions as June deadline approaches. CPS budget cuts could reshape staffing, student services, and academic programs across the district next school year. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education continues to debate major spending reductions as it works toward a legally required budget deadline at the…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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CPS reassignment of bilingual social workers draws concerns before new school year

CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Cincinnati Public Schools budget cuts move forward as board weighs levy options

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

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