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.
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To adopt an "Agreement in Principle" between the City of Columbus and the Columbu...
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