 A lifelong supporter of Cincinnati Public Schools, Spencer chaired the 2001 campaign, successfully passing the November tax levy.In 2003, he served with CASE, Cincinnatians Active in the Support of Education, which led to the passing of the $435-million levy to build 35 new schools and renovate the remaining 31 buildings.In 2005, he was named a "Great Living Cincinnatian" by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.