Purpose: The LEDE Policy Review Committee is appointed to review and make recommendation to the Board of Education on board policy(ies) governing the district’s LEDE program.

Outcome: The goal of this review is to better understand the economic impact of the LEDE policy on the Board Goals & Guardrails, which strive to improve student outcomes. This Committee will ensure the District is able to meet its procurement goals through use of industry best practice and policy, as well as to support local and disadvantaged that are operated, employ, or directly impact the families of our students under the assumption that the economic viability and stability of these businesses directly correlates to better educational outcomes for our students.

Appointments: Board Member Eric Brown will serve as Committee Chair and Dr. Tina Pierce will serve as Vice Chair. Board Member Vera will serve as a committee member. This committee may invite outside experts, as well as engage internal management to seek information and identify best practices. It will work with the Office of General Counsel and Chief of Operations as points of contact.

Open Meetings: Meetings are not required. However, if a meeting is held, it will comply with Open Meetings laws and will be appropriately noticed.

Timelines: The committee will provide a report to the Board on its progress no later than June 30, 2023 and make a final report and recommendation no later than Dec 1, 2023. The committee will be terminated on Dec 31, 2023.

Purpose: The Structure of Board Work, Ad Hoc Committee is appointed to review and make recommendations to the Board of Education on the 2023 Structure (i.e. committees) where Board Work will be accomplished.

Outcome: The goal is to better organize the Board’s work to align with monitoring of the Board’s Goals & Guardrails, improved student outcomes, performance of the required and legal tasks of a Board of Education, and monitoring of the Board’s direct reports. This Committee will review current committees, structures, and Policy on Board Committees. It will provide recommendations for a 2023 structure, including policy change.

Appointments: Board Member Christina Vera will serve as Chair and Dr. Tina Pierce will serve as Vice Chair. Policy Chair Eric Brown will serve as Policy consultant. This committee will engage other Board Members, Direct Reports, and Administrative Staff in the development of its recommendations. It will work with the Chief of Staff and Board Liaison as points of contact.

Open Meetings: Meetings are not required. However, if a meeting is held, it will comply with Open Meetings laws and will be appropriately noticed.

Timelines: The committee will provide a report to the Board on its progress no later than January 17, 2023 and make a final report and recommendation no later than February 7, 2023. The committee will be terminated upon issuance of the final recommendation, or on June 30, 2023, whichever is first.

Purpose: The Board Strategy and Prioritization, Ad Hoc Committee is appointed to review and make recommendations to the Board of Education in furtherance of the Root Cause discussions held by the Board during the Winter of 2022.

Outcome: The goal is to better organize and prioritize holistic strategy in the identified categories, developing the short-term and long-term action plan for the Board. This work will be done in collaboration with District Administration and must align with monitoring of the Board’s Goals & Guardrails, improving student outcomes, and performance of the required and legal tasks of a Board of Education.

Appointments: Board Member Carol Beckerle will serve as Chair and Board Member Michael Cole will serve as Vice Chair. This committee will engage other Board Members, Direct Reports, and Administrative Staff in the development of its recommendations. It will work with the Board Liaison as point of contact.

Open Meetings: Meetings are not required. However, if a meeting is held, it will comply with Open Meetings laws and will be appropriately noticed.

Timelines: The committee will provide a report to the Board on its progress no later than February 7, 2023 and make a final report and recommendation no later than February 21, 2023. The committee will be terminated upon issuance of the final recommendation, or on June 30, 2023, whichever is first.

Purpose/Outcome: The Education Foundation, Ad Hoc Committee is appointed to establish an Education Foundation for Columbus City Schools.

This work will be done in collaboration with District Administration and must align with the Board’s Goals & Guardrails to improve student outcomes.

Appointments: Board Member Ramona Reyes will serve as Chair and Board Member Carol Beckerle will serve as Vice Chair. This committee will engage other Board Members, Direct Reports, outside experts or consultants, and Administrative Staff in the creation of the Foundation. It will work with the Board Liaison as point of contact.

Open Meetings: Meetings are not required. However, if a meeting is held, it will comply with Open Meetings laws and will be appropriately noticed.

Timelines: The committee will provide a report to the Board on its progress no later than June 20, 2023, and not later than December 19, 2023. The committee will be terminated upon creation of the Foundation, or on December 31, 2023, whichever is first.

Purpose/Outcome: The Ballot Initiative, Ad Hoc Committee is appointed to oversee the District’s 2023 ballot initiative process, including planning for 2024 and beyond. This work will be done in collaboration with District Administration and must align with the Board’s Goals & Guardrails to improve student outcomes. The committee will bring recommendations to the Board and ensure legal timelines are met.

Appointments: Board Member Jennifer Adair will serve as Chair and Board Member Michael Cole will serve as Vice Chair. This committee will engage other Board Members, Direct Reports, the Finance and Appropriations Committee, outside experts or consultants, Administrative Staff, and/or members of the public in the implementation of its work. It will work with the Treasurer and Interim Superintendent as points of contact.

Open Meetings: Meetings are not required. However, if a meeting is held, it will comply with Open Meetings laws and will be appropriately noticed.

Timelines: The committee will provide a report to the Board the second meeting of each month. The committee will be terminated upon on December 31, 2023.