Cincinnati Board of Education Survey

Always puts children first, and is willing to make potentially unpopular decisions if they are in the best interest of children

Knowledge of local, state, and federal mandates impacting education

Deep understanding and record of supporting disadvantaged populations

Aware of the challenges affecting students in our community

Commitment to serving all students and all needs: commitment to the whole child

Respectful of everyone, including fellow Board members, administrators, staff, stakeholders, community members and students

Able to work across lines of difference, listens to the views of others and can disagree respectively; works toward collaborative solutions

Practices principles and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Has high integrity and character

Community-focused and engaged; represents the views of the community

Ability to work with diverse private and public partners, including community leaders at all levels

Background in policy development

Strategic thinker; able to work from vision to outcome

Has other non-profit or corporate board experience

Understands the difference between governance and management

Has the time to commit to preparing for meetings and to attend district functions

CPS Board of Education Selection Criteria Survey