/tags/columbus-board-of-education Columbus Board of Education en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:27:29 GMT /higher-education-and-k-12-education/2025-06-19/columbus-city-schools-crafting-ai-policy-following-ohio-states-plan-to-embed-ai-into-curriculum The Columbus City Schools' Board of Education's Policy and Governance Committee heard from the district's Chief Information Officer on the topic last week. The district's new policy could instruct students, staff and faculty on how to appropriately use the technology. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:27:29 GMT /higher-education-and-k-12-education/2025-06-19/columbus-city-schools-crafting-ai-policy-following-ohio-states-plan-to-embed-ai-into-curriculum George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-06/six-columbus-city-schools-board-of-education-candidates-advance-past-primary-election The six candidates that will advance to November's general election for three seats on the Columbus City Schools Board of Education include Patrick Katzenmeyer, Jermaine Kennedy, Janeece Keyes, Mounir Lynch, Kimberly Mason and Antoinette Miranda. Wed, 07 May 2025 02:55:07 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/six-columbus-city-schools-board-of-education-candidates-advance-past-primary-election George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-04-09/franklin-co-democrats-chair-calls-endorsing-ccs-board-member-brandon-simmons-a-mistake Michael Sexton made the comments in an interview with ÍøÆغÚÁÏ. Simmons apologized for his actions and said he respects Sexton's opinion. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:04:14 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-09/franklin-co-democrats-chair-calls-endorsing-ccs-board-member-brandon-simmons-a-mistake George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-07/columbus-city-schools-board-president-michael-cole-says-focus-shouldnt-be-on-stable-leadership Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole is not seeking re-election. Cole just became president of the board this year and replaced two other presidents who didn't hold the position for long. Cole spoke to ÍøÆغÚÁÏ about why he thinks leadership is changing so much. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:17:46 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-07/columbus-city-schools-board-president-michael-cole-says-focus-shouldnt-be-on-stable-leadership George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-former-president-christina-vera-says-board-leadership-is-not-unstable Vera took over the board presidency in January of last year. She said she stepped down and is not seeking a new term because of changing priorities with her family and her capacities. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:56:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-former-president-christina-vera-says-board-leadership-is-not-unstable George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-board-candidates-express-frustrations-at-current-board-and-need-for-change Discontent with the current Columbus City Schools' Board of Education was a theme at a candidate forum Thursday night for three open seats on the board. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:52:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-board-candidates-express-frustrations-at-current-board-and-need-for-change George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-21/columbus-city-schools-former-president-speaks-on-board-of-educations-leadership-fluctuation Columbus City Schools' Vice President Jennifer Adair previously served as board president for four years through the pandemic and the 2022-2023 teacher strike. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:02:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-21/columbus-city-schools-former-president-speaks-on-board-of-educations-leadership-fluctuation George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-06/three-columbus-school-board-members-will-not-seek-re-election-13-new-candidates-file-to-run Michael Cole, Ramona Reyes and Christina Vera did not file paperwork to run for re-election. More than a dozen new candidates are running to fill their posts. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:26:58 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-06/three-columbus-school-board-members-will-not-seek-re-election-13-new-candidates-file-to-run George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-01-28/columbus-city-schools-board-member-christina-vera-not-seeking-re-election-in-november Vera said she wants to spend more time with her family and focus on her health. She stepped down from her position as board president earlier this month. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-28/columbus-city-schools-board-member-christina-vera-not-seeking-re-election-in-november Allie Vugrincic /news/2025-01-08/columbus-board-of-education-changes-leadership-after-christina-vera-steps-down-as-president The board elected Michael Cole as the new president and Jennifer Adair as the new vice president on Tuesday night. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:44:38 GMT /news/2025-01-08/columbus-board-of-education-changes-leadership-after-christina-vera-steps-down-as-president George Shillcock