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Former Greater Cincinnati school employee sues district, HR director

Former Milford High School athletic director Aaron Zupka has sued Milford Exempted Village Schools and its human resources director after his termination over allegations involving sponsorship funds and student safety. The lawsuit follows an independent hearing referee’s recommendation that the district reinstate Zupka, whose dismissal stemmed from a series of disputed allegations. What prompted the…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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Ohio’s book ban ranking contrasts with how Greater Cincinnati schools handle challenges

Ohio ranks third nationally for school book bans, but Greater Cincinnati schools have often responded to challenges by restricting access rather than removing books entirely. The contrast highlights how school districts across the state handle disputes over library materials and students’ access to books. According to Axios Cincinnati, which cited PEN America data, Ohio recorded…

ByNina OliverioOctober 19, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

North College Hill City Schools are warning of deeper budget cuts next school year if voters reject a proposed tax levy in November. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.25% earned income tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. District officials say the measure would help prevent another $1.8 million in cuts to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

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CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must submit a financial recovery plan to the state after officials projected a $44.5 million deficit by fiscal year 2029 without new revenue. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce notified CPS in two letters dated Sept. 2 that the district is in a precautionary financial state because of a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) recently earned a three-star rating on the latest Ohio School Report Card. This marks an improvement from the district’s 2.5-star rating in each of the previous two school years. This feat for the CPS is the first time under the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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Fraud scheme: Former superintendent arrested in alleged $8 million case

Federal authorities arrested the former superintendent and operator of Dohn Community High School in relation to an alleged $8 million fraud and kickback scheme. A federal grand jury indicted Leondo Ramone Davenport, 50, of Cincinnati, and Jonathan Larry Ballew, 62, of Phoenix, Arizona. Davenport and Ballew face wire fraud and money laundering-related charges, according to…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 4, 20260Comments

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Ohio parents may get more calls under new attendance rules, Cincinnati area included

Ohio schools are taking a more proactive approach to student attendance under changes that took effect in 2025. The new rules require districts to monitor missed instructional time and notify families earlier when attendance becomes a concern. The changes apply to public schools across the state, including districts in the Cincinnati area. Under the updated…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

The Hamilton County Democratic Party has endorsed the Cincinnati Public Schools levy ahead of the November election. The party’s executive committee approved the endorsement during a special meeting Aug. 13. The vote comes less than three weeks after Democrats urged CPS to reconsider its original tax proposal. The party’s earlier concerns focused on the district’s…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

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CPS board to revisit tax levy

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is preparing to revisit its recently approved earned income tax levy just one week after voting to place the measure on the November ballot. The earned income tax levy has sparked criticism from political leaders, community members, and even some board members who argue the proposal moved forward…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools levy faces early August deadline as board weighs $76 million proposal

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must decide within weeks whether to ask voters to approve a new tax levy that district leaders say is necessary to stabilize finances. The Board of Education is under pressure to reach a decision before the filing deadline for the November general election. Board members have discussed multiple levy options that…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Former Greater Cincinnati school employee sues district, HR director

Ohio’s book ban ranking contrasts with how Greater Cincinnati schools handle challenges

Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Fraud scheme: Former superintendent arrested in alleged $8 million case

Ohio parents may get more calls under new attendance rules, Cincinnati area included

Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

CPS board to revisit tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools levy faces early August deadline as board weighs $76 million proposal

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