Councilmember Tyson Honored by Amethyst, Inc.

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT April 18, 2013 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

(Columbus)—Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Health & Human Services Committee, will be named the 2013 Purple Heart Award winner by Amethyst, Inc. at the group’s annual fundraiser, the Portraits of Recovery Luncheon, on Friday, April 19, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel.   Councilmember Tyson, who also chairs the Workforce Development Committee, is receiving the honor to recognize her years of advocacy and support for women and families in recovery. 

 

“I want to thank the leadership at Amethyst for this great honor,” said Councilmember Tyson.  “Amethyst is a champion for women who are working to improve their lives and it is important that the Columbus community recognize them and support them in their work.  Amethyst is helping to build stronger, safer, more loving neighborhoods.”

 

For nearly three decades, Amethyst has provided a long-term drug, alcohol, mental health, and trauma treatment center for women and women with children.   Amethyst’s programming includes a sober supportive housing component.   Their mission is to foster a culture of recovery, empowering women and families in a safe, sober community.

 

“Councilmember Tyson is a partner with Amethyst when it comes to supporting the treatment programs we offer to help women transition from a life of addiction to a productive life free of substance abuse,” said Virginia O’Keeffe, Amethyst CEO.  “We appreciate her support and the support of the entire Columbus City Council.”

 

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April 15, 2013 Highlights

 

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   For Immediate Release: April 15, 2013   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH: Columbus Public Health’s Environmental Health Division works to prevent disease or injury associated with food, water, air, animals, vectors, hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Councilmember A. Troy Miller, chair of the Technology Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0805-2013, to renew a contract with Decade Software Company, LLC for EnvisionConnect software. This software helps Columbus Public Health operate the Environmental Health unit by supporting important services like information management associated with health inspections, the tracking of sanitation standards data, vector control for mosquitoes, and environmental reviews.

 

SUPPORTING MEDICAID EXPANSION: Ohioans who do not have health insurance often lack access to preventative healthcare services. As a result, they rely on expensive emergency room visits to treat illnesses that could have been prevented. Councilmember Zach M. Klein is sponsoring resolution 0081X-2013, to support the expansion of the Medicaid program in Ohio. The Ohio General Assembly is currently considering the expansion, which would increase the number of adults with health insurance by nearly 70,000 in Franklin County and allow more residents to access mental health, addiction treatment, preventative care, and other important health services.

 

TRAINING TOOLS FOR POLICE: Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, is sponsoring ordinance 0790-2013 to fund training for our police officers. The Police Training Fund is used to invite speakers and experts to conduct law enforcement training sessions, and to purchase training materials and supplies. These resources help our police officers keep our neighborhoods safe. Revenue for the fund comes from fees charged to law enforcement agencies for the renting of classroom space, police videotapes, and other materials.

 

BOOSTING SMALL BUSINESS: Support for small businesses remains a high priority for Columbus City Council, as evidenced by Council’s amendments to the 2013 General Fund Budget. Administration Committee Chair Hearcel F. Craig is sponsoring ordinance 0856-2013 to support one of those amendments, the Small Business Training Services Pilot Program. The program will allow eligible small businesses to receive workforce development training at the Citywide Training facility in the Jerry Hammond Center. Councilmember Craig partnered with Workforce Development Committee Chair Priscilla R. Tyson on the amendment to help create a better-trained workforce in our community.

 

MINORITY HEALTH MONTH HEARING: Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, will host a public hearing to discuss Minority Health Month and the health challenges facing minority communities in Columbus. Staff from Columbus Public Health will be present to discuss the unique issues faced by minority communities in Columbus, and the programs and services that are available to our residents. The hearing begins in Council Chambers at 5:30pm on Thursday, April 18. Public testimony will be accepted. Anyone wishing to address the committee on this matter must fill out a speaker slip on the day of the hearing. The meeting will broadcast live on CTV, Columbus' cable access channel 3.

 

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{SPAM} CCS News - Stories and News from Columbus City Schools

April 12, 2013     2013 Columbus Board of Education   Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs, Vice Pres.; and Bryan O. Steward.     Click here    for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.       Mark Your Calendar! KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES Apr. 15 - 19 – Year-round schools on Intersession - Limited Attendance Apr. 16 –  Board of Education Meeting April 22 – Year-round schools - All Students Report April 23  – OAA Reading Exam Grades 3 - 8 April 24 – OAA Math Exam Grades 3 - 8 April 25 – OAA Science Exam Grades 5 & 8 April 25 –  Board of Education   Audit & Accountability Committee Meeting May 1 – Elementary School Chess Tournament at Columbus Museum of Art May 7 – National Teachers Day May 7  –  Board of Education Meeting May 8 – National School Nurses Day May 10 – ECLIPSE Battle of the Books at Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch May 10 – Middle School Debate Competition May 11 – Special Olympic Columbus Sports Classic at Whetstone High School For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE       We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Printable Version

CAHS Student Qualifies for National Chemistry Olympiad Columbus Alternative High School student Owen Oesterling finished in the top 11 out of 159 students in the local round of the National Chemistry Olympiad. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the competition tests the students knowledge and skills in chemistry. Owen will take the national exam in the coming days. Four CCS Staff Finalists for Columbus Parent Teacher of the Year Award Columbus Parent magazine will name their Teachers of the Year in May and four Columbus City Schools teachers are among the finalists for the honor. Nominated by their principals were Lynne Blake, Hilltonia MS, Theresa Lipp, Ecole Kenwood K-8, Pamela Reed, Buckeye MS, and Sequoia Temple, Maize ES. While a panel of judges will pick one winner in each category (elementary, middle and high school), online voting will determine the People's Choice Award. Voting is underway at www.ColumbusParent.com/teachers and runs through noon on Friday, May 3. Show your support by casting your vote. Congratulations to all the nominees.   Fort Hayes Career Center Compete in State Competition Auto Tech Program students Anastasia Salyer and Bryan Gearheart have qualified to compete in the state level of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Salyer, from Walnut Ridge, and Gearheart, from Briggs, finished in the top 10 out of 700 applicants in Ohio. The state competition takes place May 10, at Owens Community College, in Toledo.   District Recognized for Professional Development Efforts   In a recent edition of Race to the Top News and Views, a publication of the Ohio Department of Education, Columbus City Schools was recognized for its efforts to train teachers as Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) Facilitators. By the end of this school year, CCS will have trained two-to-five teachers in nearly 100 buildings as FIP Facilitators. The article notes that this training "is quite an accomplishment for professional development in a large urban school system over a one-year period." Read the full article HERE . National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.   CCS Special Olympics Basketball Teams Dominate at State Championships The Columbus City Schools Comets brought home the top honors in one team division, earned a second place finish in two other team divisions, and garnered six individual gold medals in the recent Special Olympics State Basketball Championship. The Comets Gray won gold in the Women's Division 1 beating out six-time champion Henry County. Comets Gold won silver in School Age Division 1 while Comets White took a silver in Men's Division 5. In the Basketball Individual Skills competition, the Comets brought home 6 golds, 2 silvers and 5 bronze medals. Go Comets! Are you on Social Media? Be sure to Follow CCS on Twitter (@ColsCitySchools) and Like us on Facebook (ColumbusCitySchools) Are you receiving a pass along copy of the E-News Bulletin? Click here to sign up for your own subscription    Read a previous edition of the E-News Bulletin

 
 
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CCS News - Stories and News from Columbus City Schools

April 12, 2013     2013 Columbus Board of Education   Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs, Vice Pres.; and Bryan O. Steward.     Click here    for scheduled meeting dates, podcasts and how to contact CCS Board of Education members.       Mark Your Calendar! KEY UPCOMING CCS DATES Apr. 15 - 19 – Year-round schools on Intersession - Limited Attendance Apr. 16 –  Board of Education Meeting April 22 – Year-round schools - All Students Report April 23  – OAA Reading Exam Grades 3 - 8 April 24 – OAA Math Exam Grades 3 - 8 April 25 – OAA Science Exam Grades 5 & 8 April 25 –  Board of Education   Audit & Accountability Committee Meeting May 1 – Elementary School Chess Tournament at Columbus Museum of Art May 7 – National Teachers Day May 7  –  Board of Education Meeting May 8 – National School Nurses Day May 10 – ECLIPSE Battle of the Books at Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch May 10 – Middle School Debate Competition May 11 – Special Olympic Columbus Sports Classic at Whetstone High School For a full list of upcoming public meetings - click HERE       We want to hear from you. Please send your feedback and story ideas to: e-News@columbus.k12.oh.us Printable Version

CAHS Student Qualifies for National Chemistry Olympiad Columbus Alternative High School student Owen Oesterling finished in the top 11 out of 159 students in the local round of the National Chemistry Olympiad. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the competition tests the students knowledge and skills in chemistry. Owen will take the national exam in the coming days. Four CCS Staff Finalists for Columbus Parent Teacher of the Year Award Columbus Parent magazine will name their Teachers of the Year in May and four Columbus City Schools teachers are among the finalists for the honor. Nominated by their principals were Lynne Blake, Hilltonia MS, Theresa Lipp, Ecole Kenwood K-8, Pamela Reed, Buckeye MS, and Sequoia Temple, Maize ES. While a panel of judges will pick one winner in each category (elementary, middle and high school), online voting will determine the People's Choice Award. Voting is underway at www.ColumbusParent.com/teachers and runs through noon on Friday, May 3. Show your support by casting your vote. Congratulations to all the nominees.   Fort Hayes Career Center Compete in State Competition Auto Tech Program students Anastasia Salyer and Bryan Gearheart have qualified to compete in the state level of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Salyer, from Walnut Ridge, and Gearheart, from Briggs, finished in the top 10 out of 700 applicants in Ohio. The state competition takes place May 10, at Owens Community College, in Toledo.   District Recognized for Professional Development Efforts   In a recent edition of Race to the Top News and Views, a publication of the Ohio Department of Education, Columbus City Schools was recognized for its efforts to train teachers as Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) Facilitators. By the end of this school year, CCS will have trained two-to-five teachers in nearly 100 buildings as FIP Facilitators. The article notes that this training "is quite an accomplishment for professional development in a large urban school system over a one-year period." Read the full article HERE . National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.   CCS Special Olympics Basketball Teams Dominate at State Championships The Columbus City Schools Comets brought home the top honors in one team division, earned a second place finish in two other team divisions, and garnered six individual gold medals in the recent Special Olympics State Basketball Championship. The Comets Gray won gold in the Women's Division 1 beating out six-time champion Henry County. Comets Gold won silver in School Age Division 1 while Comets White took a silver in Men's Division 5. In the Basketball Individual Skills competition, the Comets brought home 6 golds, 2 silvers and 5 bronze medals. Go Comets! Are you on Social Media? Be sure to Follow CCS on Twitter (@ColsCitySchools) and Like us on Facebook (ColumbusCitySchools) Are you receiving a pass along copy of the E-News Bulletin? Click here to sign up for your own subscription    Read a previous edition of the E-News Bulletin

 
 
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E-News Bulletin Special Report - Board of Education to suspend search for permanent superintendent

n Special Edition – April 9, 2013

E-News Special Report

Board of Education to suspend search for permanent superintendent
Immediate focus shifts to finding interim leader to begin July 1
Board President to ask Mayor to co-chair search for permanent superintendent

Columbus, OH, April 9, 2013 – At Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Board President Carol Perkins brought forward a resolution to suspend the search for a permanent superintendent for Columbus City Schools.  The resolution calls for the Board to focus its efforts on finding an interim superintendent, and invites Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman to co-chair a search committee with Mrs. Perkins to find the next permanent superintendent for the 51,000-student district.

"My colleagues and I have been listening very closely to the community, seeking out thoughts and concerns relating to the future of Columbus City Schools," said Perkins.  "Many of these conversations have focused on the desire to slow down the superintendent search process in order to more fully engage the community in this very important effort.  Having been a member of the Columbus Education Commission for the past several months, I have heard similar thoughts from Commission members and other participants.  I have personally witnessed an unprecedented level of interest in and support for our schools from both the community and the Columbus Education Commission.  Given the important impact that our schools have on the community – and the impact that the community has on our schools, I don't believe we can pass up this opportunity to take advantage of the support that has been offered, and to develop even stronger partnerships within the community.  I believe that by working together we can accomplish great things for the students of Columbus City Schools."

"In passing this resolution, I believe the Board of Education showed great leadership in embracing and acting on the feedback we've received regarding the superintendent search process," said Perkins.  "The Board will focus our short-term efforts on finding a highly-qualified individual to serve as the interim superintendent.  I am accepting Mayor Coleman's longstanding offer of assistance, and am asking him to co-chair a search committee to find the District's next permanent superintendent.  Together we will establish a search committee and outline a process and timeline to complete the search."

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E-News Bulletin Special Report - Board of Education to suspend search for permanent superintendent

n Special Edition – April 9, 2013

E-News Special Report

Board of Education to suspend search for permanent superintendent
Immediate focus shifts to finding interim leader to begin July 1
Board President to ask Mayor to co-chair search for permanent superintendent

Columbus, OH, April 9, 2013 – At Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Board President Carol Perkins brought forward a resolution to suspend the search for a permanent superintendent for Columbus City Schools.  The resolution calls for the Board to focus its efforts on finding an interim superintendent, and invites Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman to co-chair a search committee with Mrs. Perkins to find the next permanent superintendent for the 51,000-student district.

"My colleagues and I have been listening very closely to the community, seeking out thoughts and concerns relating to the future of Columbus City Schools," said Perkins.  "Many of these conversations have focused on the desire to slow down the superintendent search process in order to more fully engage the community in this very important effort.  Having been a member of the Columbus Education Commission for the past several months, I have heard similar thoughts from Commission members and other participants.  I have personally witnessed an unprecedented level of interest in and support for our schools from both the community and the Columbus Education Commission.  Given the important impact that our schools have on the community – and the impact that the community has on our schools, I don't believe we can pass up this opportunity to take advantage of the support that has been offered, and to develop even stronger partnerships within the community.  I believe that by working together we can accomplish great things for the students of Columbus City Schools."

"In passing this resolution, I believe the Board of Education showed great leadership in embracing and acting on the feedback we've received regarding the superintendent search process," said Perkins.  "The Board will focus our short-term efforts on finding a highly-qualified individual to serve as the interim superintendent.  I am accepting Mayor Coleman's longstanding offer of assistance, and am asking him to co-chair a search committee to find the District's next permanent superintendent.  Together we will establish a search committee and outline a process and timeline to complete the search."

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