Explanation
The City of Columbus-Columbus City Schools Standing Committee was established in June 1994. The purpose of the committee is to explore issues of mutual interest to the City and the School District. By participating in this forum, elected and appointed leaders have a unique opportunity to work together to establish a common agenda.
The Committee is comprised of representatives of the City and the School District, including three (3) City Council members and two (3) members of the Columbus Board of Education. The committee is co-chaired by one (1) member of Columbus City Council and one (1) member of the Columbus Board of Education. A representative(s) of the Mayor of Columbus, the Superintendent & CEO of Columbus City Schools, the President of the Columbus Board of Education, as well as City and School District staff, may participate in committee meetings. The City of Columbus and the School District host the meetings alternately, on a bi-monthly schedule, or as otherwise determined by the Committee co-chairs. Staff liaisons from the City and the District coordinate the meeting schedule and develop the agenda with direction from the Committee co-chairs.
In 2000, the Committee adopted an "Agreement in Principle" which established guidelines for joint cooperation on issues to be addressed by the Committee. In addition, the agreement outlines the mission of the Committee and its objectives. In 2010, both the City of Columbus and the Columbus City Schools agreed it prudent to revisit the agreement, make agreed upon revisions and recommit to the core purpose of the Committee. Moreover, both Columbus City Council and the Columbus Board of Education agreed to adopt resolutions restating the purpose and intent of the City of Columbus-Columbus City Schools Standing Committee, and to memorialize the commitment to cooperation between the City and School District.
Title
To adopt an "Agreement in Principle" between the City of Columbus and the Columbus City School District, in order to establish guidelines for joint cooperation on issues of mutual interest and concern.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus and the Columbus City Schools exist as independent, distinct entities, as do their governing bodies, yet both are, in many respects, interdependent; and
WHEREAS, the City and School District have formed a the City of Columbus-Columbus City Schools Standing Committee to consider issues of mutual importance including, but not limited to public safety, economic development, workforce development, technology, and public infrastructure investments; and
WHEREAS, the Standing committee, in an effort to clarify their cooperative relationship, have reached consensus on the attached "Agreement in Principle"; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate, as an indication of their commitment to this agreement, that Columbus City Council and the Columbus City Schools Board of Education, with the support of the Mayor of Columbus and the Superintendent & CEO of the Columbus City Schools, both adopt resolutions which support the "Agreement in Principle"; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO:
Section 1. That the attached "Agreement in Principle" between the City of Columbus and the Columbus City Schools Board of Education, which underscores the critical need for cooperation to resolve issues that affect the community at large, and in particular, the families of the Columbus City School District, is herby adopted.
Section 2. That the City of Columbus pledges to comply with the attached "Agreement in Principle" and will monitor its implementation.
Section 3. That the Clerk shall present a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of Columbus, the Columbus City Schools Board of Education, and to the Superintendent & CEO of the Columbus City Schools.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take affect from and after the earliest period allowed by law.