Walnut Hills grad appointed to CPS board

Walnut Hills High School graduate James Crosset will replace Mike Moroski on Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education.

The seven-member board voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve the appointment of Crosset, a longtime CPS Audit Committee member. He’ll be sworn-in during the Board’s regularly scheduled Business Board Meeting on Monday.

“I am honored to join the CPS Board to continue to serve our community. Having served on the Audit Committee for more than 20 years, I am experienced with the district’s successes and challenges,” Crosset said in a statement.

Meet James Crosset

Crosset, a Cincinnati native, is a longtime business professional, having worked in finance and business affairs for a variety of organizations, including serving as director of operations

For the law firm Compass Consulting Group. He was chief financial officer for University of Cincinnati College of Law for four years until 2020.

Currently a business consultant, Crosset’s most recent full-time position was CFO of Mesa Industries. He’s been a member of the CPS Audit Committee since 2002.

“I am committed to working collaboratively with my excellent fellow Board members, the District’s teachers, staff, families and community to ensure every CPS student has access to high-quality educational opportunities and the resources they need to succeed,” Crosset said.

The BOE position became available when Moroski announced his decision to step down in early August to focus on family and his day job.

The board selected Crosset from a group of 20 applicants. He’ll serve the remainder of Moroski’s term through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

The elected position will be on the Cincinnati ballot in November 2025.

“Crosset brings considerable experience to the Board from his time on the Audit Committee,” said CPS Board President Eve Bolton. “(We) look forward to his contributions to further the mission and vision of Cincinnati Public Schools while upholding the District’s priorities and our duty to the community.”

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