Audra Aikens

The Board of Education approved the resolution for the 2023-2024 Internal Audit Plan, which includes the implementation of the Draft Risk Assessment, Proposed Work Plan, and Budget prepared by the Office of Internal Audit.

This document outlines the strategic goals and operational guardrails for Columbus City Schools, focusing on strengthening reading proficiency, improving mathematics proficiency, and closing opportunity gaps by 2028. The plan is supported by guardrails ensuring adequate resources for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, a holistic approach to student development, equitable learning communities across all regions, and a culturally-responsive staff to enhance student experience and staff effectiveness.

This pre-bid meeting covered the Asphalt Repair and Replacement project across multiple sites. Key discussion topics included administrative instructions for electronic bid submission via the Public Purchase platform, guidelines for submitting Requests for Information (RFI), and requirements for Local and Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) participation. The agenda also detailed the project scope, technical specifications, the default project schedule, safety precautions, and procedures for accessing bid documents.

The Columbus City School District's five-year Strategic Plan, launched in the 2024-2025 period, is designed to shape the future of the district and prepare students for success. The plan is guided by a 'Portrait of a Graduate' which emphasizes adaptability, communication, creativity, critical thinking, global empathy, and technology. It outlines four strategic priorities: fostering a 'Whole-Child' approach to education, ensuring 'Equitable Opportunities for All' students and employees, building 'Strong Learning Communities in Every Region,' and promoting 'Authentic Engagement' with all stakeholders. The plan also includes specific Board Goals for strengthening reading and mathematics proficiency and closing opportunity gaps, with targets set through 2028, all aiming to ensure each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

This document presents the Five Year Forecast for Columbus City Schools, detailing projected revenues, expenditures, and cash balances for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It outlines financial issues, revenue streams (local, state, and non-operating), and expenditure categories (personnel, purchased services, and supplies). The forecast serves as a critical tool for long-range planning, informing the Board of Education and community on financial stability, and addressing potential financial problems by identifying the need for budget cuts or new revenue sources to ensure long-term sustainability. It highlights that expenses are projected to exceed revenues starting in fiscal year 2025.