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To commend and thank Dr. J. Daniel Good for his outstanding service to the City of Columbus as the Superintendent of Columbus City Schools
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WHEREAS, Dr. J. Daniel Good was appointed to serve as Superintendent of Columbus City Schools by the Columbus Board of Education in 2013; and
WHEREAS, prior to his service with Columbus City Schools, Dr. Good worked in the classroom as both a teacher and principal, held leadership positions within the Ohio Department of Education, and was the Superintendent of Westerville City Schools, in Westerville, Ohio, and Wooster City Schools, in Wooster, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Good earned his Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Education Theory and Practice from The Ohio State University; a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early and Middle Childhood Education from The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, under Dr. Good’s leadership, Columbus City Schools expanded its number of high-quality pre-kindergarten seats by 22 percent, increased the percentage of students who met the standards of the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee to more than 90 percent, and more than tripled the number of college credits students earned while still in high school; and
WHEREAS, career technical education expanded significantly during Dr. Good’s tenure, with nearly one third of high school juniors and seniors taking courses in highly skilled, in-demand job sectors; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Schools has shown steady improvement under the able guidance of Dr. J. Daniel Good, who leaves a solid foundation to continue building upon as the District strives to ensure each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this City Council does hereby express its profound appreciation to Dr. J. Daniel Good for his s...
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