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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

Cincinnati Public Schools headquarters ahead of the Aug. 3 board meeting on a proposed CPS levy reversal that could replace the district's earned income tax plan with a property tax measure.

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CPS Levy Reversal Could Reshape the November Ballot

CPS Levy Reversal Could Reshape the November Ballot Cincinnati Public Schools' board could reverse its own income tax levy just one week after approving it. Board members will vote Monday on rescinding the earned income tax levy they approved July 27. Less than a week after approving a first-of-its-kind earned income tax, Cincinnati Public Schools'…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 1, 20260Comments

CPS per-pupil spending illustrated by an empty classroom with each student desk displaying the district's reported $21,511 annual operating expenditure per student.

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CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Cincinnati Public Schools is asking residents for $74 million per year in new revenue while reporting a current operating expenditure of $21,511 per pupil. That per-pupil spending figure is $6,687 higher than UC's posted tuition and fees for an Ohio undergraduate at its Uptown campus. The comparison offers another way to understand CPS per-pupil spending…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 29, 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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Cincinnati school budget shortfall prompts leaders to weigh more cuts and levy

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders are considering another round of spending reductions while discussing a possible tax levy to address the district’s ongoing financial challenges. District officials say the Cincinnati school budget remains under pressure as rising operating costs, declining enrollment, and the end of pandemic-era federal funding continue to strain finances. The latest discussions come…

ByNina OliverioJuly 13, 20260Comments

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CPS strategic plan enters final review as Cincinnati Public Schools seeks community feedback

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is asking parents, students, educators, staff, and community members to provide final feedback on its proposed four-year strategic plan before the Board of Education considers adopting it next month. District leaders hosted several public town halls on Wednesday and encouraged residents to participate through additional in-person and virtual meetings as well…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 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 board to revisit tax levy

CPS Levy Reversal Could Reshape the November Ballot

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

Cincinnati school budget shortfall prompts leaders to weigh more cuts and levy

CPS strategic plan enters final review as Cincinnati Public Schools seeks community feedback

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

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