Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools will host two town halls in October to explain Issue 4, a proposed property tax levy that voters will consider in the November 3, 2026, election. Superintendent Shauna Murphy and Treasurer Michael Gustin will lead the meetings to discuss the proposed five-year, 7-mill operating levy, its estimated cost to homeowners, and the…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

A screenshot of CPS Superintendent Shauna Murphy in an orange suit, in front of a microphone, sitting during a press briefing regarding the latest result of the report card rating.

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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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Cincinnati strategic plan sets new goals as CPS students return

Cincinnati strategic plan discussions are shaping the start of the 2026-27 school year for Cincinnati Public Schools. The Cincinnati strategic plan remains a draft, with district leaders preparing to present it for a future board vote. Cincinnati Public Schools welcomed students for the new school year Wednesday as district leaders previewed a proposed strategic plan…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 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 to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

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