Columbus City Schools

Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m., South Administrative Building, 3700 S. High St., Room 825.

Viewing the Board Meeting 

The Columbus Board of Education’s regular business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the District’s South Administrative Center, 3700 S. High Street.

The Board meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live and the Columbus City Schools' BOE YouTube Channel. For more information on meeting dates and times, click here. You can also visit the Columbus City Schools BOE YouTube Channel to view past Board meetings. 

The Columbus Board of Education will hold regular office hours before all regular business meetings from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. The office hours will allow community members to meet with Board members one-on-one, ask questions, and share their thoughts and concerns.

Meeting Agenda Topics

The meeting agenda topics include:

Board Matters

4.1 - Resolution recognizing National Library Week (April 6-12, 2025)

4.2 Resolution Honoring Angela Pace

4.5 2025-2026 Year Round and Traditional School Calendars

4.6 Board Monitoring: 4-6 Interims for 7th Grade Math

Business and Operations Legislation

13.2 - Supporting Equitable Opportunities for All, the Board will be asked to authorize the administration to renew their agreement with Stertil-Koni USA Inc. It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the administration to purchase six vehicle scissor lifts, four at Fort Hayes Service Center and two at 17th Ave Service Center from Stertil-Koni USA Inc.

13.3 - Supporting Equitable Opportunities for All, the Board will be asked to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with American Bus & Accessories. It is recommended that the board of education authorize the administration to purchase 30 passenger vans to supporting transporting students throughout the district. 

15.5 - Supporting Equitable Opportunities for All, and Authentic Engagement,  the Board will be asked to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with the Hand2Mind, Inc. The Summer Hands-On Standards Math Kits for Learning at Home are designed to reinforce key, grade-level math concepts through hands-on manipulatives and activities. These kits provide fun, engaging math practice that extends learning and is aligned to the district’s grade level curriculum. By investing in these kits, the district can ensure students have high-quality resources and activities to engage in learning throughout the summer months. 

15.8 - Supporting Equitable Opportunities for All, the Board will be asked to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Hoffman Crow, Inc. dba Buckeye Educational Systems. The Career-Technical Education Department is launching a Robotics Smart Automation Program strategically designed to meet the growing demands of the Columbus Region, particularly in the auto and advanced mobility sectors.

For additional background information and to view the full meeting agenda, click here.

Board Meeting - Public Comment Registration

Anyone wishing to comment publicly can address the Board in person or by telephone. To sign up, public participants must call to leave a voicemail with Customer Relations at 614-365-8888 or email customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Speakers will need to provide their name, topic, and phone number. 

ADA Accessibility: Columbus City Schools strives to accommodate all community members, including those with mobility issues. If you require assistance or accommodations, please contact the District’s Customer Relations Office at 614-365-8888 before the meeting date. Please note that accessible bathrooms are located on the first floor.

Upcoming Meetings

April 15  - Columbus Board of Education Meeting, 3700 S. High Street., 6:00 p.m.

You can watch the Board Meetings on WCBE-TV, a 24/7 digital educational public access channel. Programming is scheduled weekly and consists of District content, student work, and nationally available public domain information.

The EduCable channel can also be found on several local cable television carriers:

• ATT U-Verse: Ch. 99

• Insight: Ch. 5

• Time Warner: Ch. 25

• WOW! Ch. 20

*The schedule and channel lineup are subject to change. Please check with your local cable provider.