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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate W. Shawna Gibbs for her outstanding dedication and Public Service to the Columbus City School District.
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WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs is a proud graduate of The Columbus Alternative High School, Clark Atlanta University and is a long-time resident of the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs is a seasoned and experienced champion for this City’s children and families and has made enormous contributions to public education, children advocacy and student achievement; and
WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs was first elected to the Columbus Board of Education in 2007 and was re-elected two more times in 2011 and 2015 to serve a total of 12 years on the Columbus Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs was elected by her peers to serve as the Board Vice President in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the District established nearly 2,100 pre-kindergarten seats and transitioned into the city’s leader in high-quality early childhood education during her tenure on the Board; and
WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs serves as a Board of Trustee of I Know I Can and the Ohio School Board Association Board , she earned her Master School Board member designation in 2019; and
WHEREAS, W. Shawna Gibbs will end her 12-year tenure with the Columbus Board of Education on December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, this recognition is a small token of appreciation for her dedication and public service to the Columbus community and the school district; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate W. Shawna Gibbs for her outstanding dedication and Public Service to the Columbus City School District.