/tags/columbus-board-of-education Columbus Board of Education en-US Copyright 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 Michael Sexton made the comments in an interview with 星空无限传媒. 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 星空无限传媒 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 /politics-government/2024-11-07/columbus-city-schools-sees-an-influx-of-haitian-students-putting-pressure-on-district Independence High School teachers told the Columbus Board of Education Wednesday their population grew from around 600 students to 900. Many of these new students speak Haitian-Creole or Spanish. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:39:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-07/columbus-city-schools-sees-an-influx-of-haitian-students-putting-pressure-on-district George Shillcock /news/2024-11-01/columbus-school-board-members-tour-nine-buildings-suggested-for-closure Columbus School Board President Christina Vera said board members were able to talk with teachers, students, and in some cases, families. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:38:50 GMT /news/2024-11-01/columbus-school-board-members-tour-nine-buildings-suggested-for-closure Allie Vugrincic