Explanation
BACKGROUND: Mayor Ginther’s vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every child is ready for kindergarten. Addressing early childhood learning means bringing awareness and resources to a critical learning stage in childhood development. Children who come to school ready to learn are more likely to succeed academically and in life.
To make sure our children are ready for kindergarten, the Office of Education uses different tools and collaborates with certain organizations in the preparation of our children. As part of the 2026-2027 Early Start Columbus Program, Future Ready Five will provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children enrolled at several Columbus Early Learning Center locations as part of the expanded Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative.
Therefore, the Office of Education requests permission to contract for $130,000.00 with Future Ready Five to provide this crucial work.
This contract is being awarded pursuant to Columbus City Code Section 329.30, which allows for the city to negotiate not-for-profit service contracts. The Office of Education chose Future Ready Five because there is no employee expertly positioned to do this work in the city.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this contract ($130,000.00) is available within the 2026 Office of Education General Fund budget.
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To authorize the Director of the Office of Education to enter into a contract with Future Ready Five to provide comprehensive early literacy assessment, data-driven intervention, instructional support, and parent engagement to approximately 380 4-year old children; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $130,000.00 within the Office of Education General Fund. ($130,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Mayor Ginther's vision for Columbus, America’s Opportunity City, is that every child is ready for kindergarten; and
WHEREAS, to make sure...
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