/tags/columbus-city-schools Columbus City Schools en-US Copyright Wed, 21 May 2025 20:41:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-21/columbus-city-schools-to-demolish-more-than-half-a-dozen-vacant-former-schools Columbus City Schools board members approved the demolition of four former schools at their meeting on Tuesday. The board had previously given the go-ahead to demolish three other buildings. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:41:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-21/columbus-city-schools-to-demolish-more-than-half-a-dozen-vacant-former-schools Allie Vugrincic /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/2025-04-18/franklin-county-democrats-endorse-in-columbus-school-board-race-leave-city-council-to-voters The county party's screening committee weighed endorsing or not in both races, but opted to move ahead only with the three open seats on the Columbus City Schools' Board of Education. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-18/franklin-county-democrats-endorse-in-columbus-school-board-race-leave-city-council-to-voters George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-04-11/10-candidates-running-for-columbus-city-schools-board-try-to-stand-out-in-crowded-primary All 10 candidates attended a League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus forum Thursday evening. They discussed topics like book bans, teacher shortages and how to help LGBTQ+ students. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:12:58 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-11/10-candidates-running-for-columbus-city-schools-board-try-to-stand-out-in-crowded-primary George Shillcock /news/2025-04-09/columbus-middle-school-principal-cites-district-policy-for-not-allowing-police-officers-in-school Staff at Ridgeview Middle School called Columbus police on March 17 when a student made a fake bomb threat, then didn't allow police officers past the front office. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:37:58 GMT /news/2025-04-09/columbus-middle-school-principal-cites-district-policy-for-not-allowing-police-officers-in-school Allie Vugrincic /news/2025-04-03/columbus-alternative-and-upper-arlington-high-school-students-visit-each-other-to-break-down-barriers Columbus Alternative High School, also known as CAHS, and Upper Arlington High School are about 15 minutes apart by car, but the students’ experiences can be considered worlds apart. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /news/2025-04-03/columbus-alternative-and-upper-arlington-high-school-students-visit-each-other-to-break-down-barriers Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-auditor-keith-faber-scolds-columbus-city-schools-for-not-following-open-meetings-laws Faber said in a letter the school met behind closed doors in May 2024 to discuss a controversial strategy document authored by board member Brandon Simmons. That document plunged a debate on whether to close several aging school buildings into chaos. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:00:04 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-02/ohio-auditor-keith-faber-scolds-columbus-city-schools-for-not-following-open-meetings-laws George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-19/south-western-and-columbus-teachers-protest-proposed-state-budget-cuts-for-public-schools Overall, around $100 million in state money would be cut from Ohio public schools under Gov. DeWine's proposed budget. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:14:48 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-19/south-western-and-columbus-teachers-protest-proposed-state-budget-cuts-for-public-schools Allie Vugrincic /news/2025-03-10/columbus-city-schools-teacher-arrested-in-fairfield-county-prostitution-sting The engagement in sexual activity for hire charge for Andre Williams and the 11 other people is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days and a fine of up to $1,500. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:03:20 GMT /news/2025-03-10/columbus-city-schools-teacher-arrested-in-fairfield-county-prostitution-sting 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 ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ 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