Press Release from Columbus City Schools

Media Alert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Meeting Notice: Board of Education to Vote on List of Semifinalists for Superintendent/CEO

The Columbus Board of Education is set to take the next step in its thorough search process to find the next Superintendent/CEO of Columbus City Schools.

At a Special Meeting on Monday, the Board will vote on a shortened list of semifinalist candidates to lead Ohio’s largest school district.

Board of Education President Gary L. Baker, II, will ask his colleagues to officially advance the search process with three highly-qualified educational leaders: Dr. John Stanford, current Interim Superintendent of Columbus City Schools; David James, current Superintendent at Akron Public Schools; and Keith Bell, former Superintendent in Euclid City Schools and former deputy superintendent in Columbus City Schools.

Committed to finding the best candidate possible for this important leadership position in our community, the Board has been working closely with a national search firm to identify strong potential candidates.

Over the past three weeks, Board members formally interviewed several individuals, including the three semifinalists. Board members also had informal conversations with additional individuals, though none of those conversations resulted in any new applicants.

Following the public adoption of the list of semifinalists, the Board will conduct a second round of formal interviews with each of the three semifinalists, followed by a series of public engagement events to give District students and staff, families and community partners, and engaged stakeholders an opportunity to meet the final candidate(s).

No timetable has been set on a final selection. Details on the additional public engagement opportunities will be shared once they are scheduled.

OFFICIAL MEETING NOTIFICATION:
The Columbus Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbus Education Center, 270 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the list of semifinalist candidates for the next Superintendent/CEO of Columbus City Schools. The Board will then enter into Executive Session per Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G)(1) to consider the appointment and employment of a public employee or official.

Postal Irregularities

Libby Wetherholt, chair of the Clintonville Area Commission, spoke on February 1 at 1:15 pm to Tony at the Beechwold Post Office at 614-447-0146.  Libby expressed concern about late mail, no mail and postal thefts throughout the 43202 and 43214 delivery zones.

 

According to Tony, the best thing to do is to call the post office at 614-447-0146 and give your name and address, as well as the problem that you are having.  In the case of thefts, a customer instruction card can be filled out to change where the packages should be left.  Be sure to get the name of the person you speak to and keep a record of the time you called.

 

CAC is aware that there are many problems and that many of you have completed these steps before.  So, as soon as you call the post office, please also send the same information to Libby at:  libbywD3@gmail.com.  Libby will begin keeping a record of complaints.  If these complaints continue at the pace they seem to have lately, it may be time to get our US Senator and/or Representative involved.  (Much of Clintonville does not have a rep at this time.)

 

Another number that can be called is the Consumer Affairs Line at 513-684-5794.  That office is in Cincinnati, so its efficacy might be questionable.

Former Patrick J’s/White Castle site

Development plans in the works! Presentation to CAC on February 1st, 7 pm, Whetstone Library Meeting Room.

http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20180122/former-site-of-white-castle-patrick-js-apartments-more-in-works-for-split-lot

CAC Planning & Development Committee Meeting

A reminder this evening is the CAC Planning & Development Committee Meeting. Time to weigh in on future uses of UIRF funds. The meeting is at Clinton Heights Lutheran church (Clinton Hts & High St) at 7 pm.

This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.!

Clintonville Women’s Club Chili Cook Off!

Thank you to the Clintonville Women’s Club for hosting the First Clintonville Community Chili Cook off! It was a nice time to meet neighbors and learn about organizations and non profits working in our neighborhood!!! The CAC silvery sign for “Out of this World Chili” was designed by kids in after school care !! Thank you Khara Nemitz for arranging!

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Here is our recipe for “Maple Bacon Chili” that Libby & Judy prepared- it was a nice combination of sweet and spicy!!

4lbs lean (at least 80%-90%) ground beef
8 medium onions and 4 medium green peppers chopped (about 6 cups)
4 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (19 oz each) red kidney beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 lbs center cut bacon
1/2 cup maple syrup
In 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, combine and cook beef and onions, green peppers over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are tender; drain. Fry 2 lbs center cut bacon- sprinkle with brown sugar prior to the last stir. Add to the ground beef mixture-Stir in tomatoes, bean liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hours. Stir in 1/2 cup maple syrup & red kidney beans and simmer 15 minutes.

Chamber Requests Nominations

Clintonville is a special place, filled with some incredible people! Please help nominate Clintonvilles best:

BUSINESS of the Year

BUSINESS PERSON of the Year

VOLUNTEER of the Year!

I am so proud to be on the Celebrate Clintonville this year to help celebrate the winners at the annual dinner awards program on Feb 22nd!

Are you a Clintonville business that can help sponsor or give an auction gift? Please contact me if you can—we would love to have you in and any employees in attendance as well! 🙂

Please see the website below to nominate, purchase tickets, sponsor or give an auction item!

http://www.clintonvillechamber.com/Annual_Recognition_Dinner.asp

Annual_Recognition_Dinner

Thank You!

CAC thanks “Clintonville Incorporated” for the beautiful new Clintonville flags that line High Street! Thank you good neighbors and all who donated to this community building effort!