Media Alert - Columbus City Council Holds Public Hearing on Budget Amendments

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT   For Immediate Release:  January 10, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

Columbus City Council Holds

Public Hearing on Budget Amendments

 

WHO:

Columbus City Council

 

WHEN:

Thursday, January 19, 2012
5:30 pm

 

WHERE:

City Council Chambers

Columbus City Hall

90 West Broad Street

 

WHAT:

Columbus City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to Mayor Coleman’s 2012 Columbus Budget.  Public testimony will be accepted and the meeting will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus’ government television channel 3 on local cable systems.

 

 

 

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Media Release - 2012 Columbus City Council Committee Assignments

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release:  January 9, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

 

2012 Columbus City Council Committee Assignments

 

 

(COLUMBUS) – Columbus City Council President Andrew J. Ginther has announced new committee assignments that will take effect February 6, 2012.

 

Finance Committee
Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Chairperson
Committee Members: Miller, Paley and Ginther

 

Health & Human Services Committee
Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Chairperson
Committee Members: Paley, Mills and Ginther

 

Workforce Development Committee
Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Chairperson
Committee Members: Mills, Miller, and Ginther

 

Development Committee
Councilmember Zach M. Klein, Chairperson
Committee Members: Tyson, Craig and Ginther

 

Recreation & Parks Committee
Councilmember Zach M. Klein, Chairperson
Committee Members: Tyson, Mills and Ginther

 

Administration Committee
Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, Chairperson
Committee Members: Paley, Miller and Ginther

 

Veterans Affairs Committee

Councilmember Hearcel F. Craig, Chairperson

Committee Members: Miller, Tyson and Ginther

 

Public Safety & Judiciary Committee
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, Chairperson
Committee Members: Klein, Craig and Ginther

 

Public Service & Transportation Committee
Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, Chairperson
Committee Members: Craig, Miller and Ginther

 

Public Utilities Committee
Councilmember Eileen Y. Paley, Chairperson
Committee Members: Craig, Klein, and Ginther

 

Rules & Reference Committee
Council President Andrew J. Ginther, Chairperson
Committee Members: Paley, Klein, Mills

 

Small & Minority Business Development Committee

President Pro Tem A. Troy Miller, Chairperson

Committee Members: Craig, Tyson and Ginther

 

Technology Committee

President Pro Tem A. Troy Miller, Chairperson

Committee Members:  Klein, Mills and Ginther

 

Zoning Committee
President Pro Tem A. Troy Miller, Chairperson
Committee Members: All Councilmembers

 

Ad Hoch Committee Assignments:

 

City of Columbus-Columbus City Schools Standing Committee
Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, Co-Chair*
Committee Members: Miller and Ginther 

 

*Committee is co-chaired by one (1) member of Columbus City Council and one (1) member of the Columbus Board of Education.

 

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A Special E-News Bulletin from Columbus City Schools

January 6, 2012 Welcome to 2012 and the second semester of this school year. It's hard to see Winter break come to an end; however, 2012 brings with it a new set of exciting opportunities, challenges and goals to face before the final bell rings for summer break. During the month of January you will see and hear a lot about Columbus City Schools' "Come See Us" campaign.  We want families to "Come See Us" during Open House Wednesdays, January 11 through February 29.  This is an open invitation to visit our schools and engage with teachers, administrators and staff about the challenging academic, art, music and athletic programs Columbus City Schools offers.  In addition, the High School Fair will be held January 18, and the Elementary and Middle School Fair will be held February 1.   Our greatest focus remains on student academic achievement.  We are seeing steady academic gains however we remain strategic in our approach to further improve student performance and attain our goal of 100% student achievement.   The district has dedicated a great deal of time and resources to making sure that we are strengthening our curriculum, providing high-quality professional development, and classroom support, particularly in the areas of teaching and supporting literacy across the content areas.  We have set a challenging, yet attainable district goal of 75% reading proficiency for our students to pass the state's reading tests by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.  We also will be setting targets for math in the coming weeks.  We are assessing students quickly as they enter our schools to better meet their individual learning needs, we are providing a safe and stable environment in which to learn, and the strong commitment of our teachers, administrators is relentless; I'm confident of our success.   As we move forward, three South side schools will close at the end of the school year along with a 7-12 grade configuration change for South High School, and a K-6 change for five of the South side elementary schools.  While it's never an easy decision to close schools, I'm excited about the new possibilities in academic programming and our efforts to increase student performance in these neighborhoods.  I welcome any thoughts you may have in making these transitions as smooth as possible.   Nearly four years ago I set a huge goal for the district, one many thought we would not achieve.  I'm proud to say we are nearing ever closer to reaching our 90% graduation rate goal.  Based on preliminary data the district has provided the state and using the state's current calculation methodology, Columbus City Schools' graduation rate will hit a record 85.1% for the class of 2010.  As a district, we are very proud of this great accomplishment. Collectively, our shared commitment, our ability to work in partnership with our parents and the community is vital to the overall success of our students and our district.  Again, I want to thank you for your commitment to our children.  Together, we will make tremendous progress in seeing our vision, and mission becoming a reality for every student in our district to be highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community. I'm looking forward to a strong second semester, and I appreciate your continued support of Columbus City Schools. Gene T. Harris, Ph.D. Superintendent/CEO

Columbus City  Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000

Disclaimer: This message and any attachments are for the intended recipient's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information or otherwise be protected from disclosure by other legal rules. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose or reproduce this message, its attachment or any part thereof, or take any action in reliance thereon. Emails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, or contain viruses. Anyone who communicates with us by email is deemed to have accepted these risks.

A Special E-News Bulletin from Columbus City Schools

January 6, 2012 Welcome to 2012 and the second semester of this school year. It's hard to see Winter break come to an end; however, 2012 brings with it a new set of exciting opportunities, challenges and goals to face before the final bell rings for summer break. During the month of January you will see and hear a lot about Columbus City Schools' "Come See Us" campaign.  We want families to "Come See Us" during Open House Wednesdays, January 11 through February 29.  This is an open invitation to visit our schools and engage with teachers, administrators and staff about the challenging academic, art, music and athletic programs Columbus City Schools offers.  In addition, the High School Fair will be held January 18, and the Elementary and Middle School Fair will be held February 1.   Our greatest focus remains on student academic achievement.  We are seeing steady academic gains however we remain strategic in our approach to further improve student performance and attain our goal of 100% student achievement.   The district has dedicated a great deal of time and resources to making sure that we are strengthening our curriculum, providing high-quality professional development, and classroom support, particularly in the areas of teaching and supporting literacy across the content areas.  We have set a challenging, yet attainable district goal of 75% reading proficiency for our students to pass the state's reading tests by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.  We also will be setting targets for math in the coming weeks.  We are assessing students quickly as they enter our schools to better meet their individual learning needs, we are providing a safe and stable environment in which to learn, and the strong commitment of our teachers, administrators is relentless; I'm confident of our success.   As we move forward, three South side schools will close at the end of the school year along with a 7-12 grade configuration change for South High School, and a K-6 change for five of the South side elementary schools.  While it's never an easy decision to close schools, I'm excited about the new possibilities in academic programming and our efforts to increase student performance in these neighborhoods.  I welcome any thoughts you may have in making these transitions as smooth as possible.   Nearly four years ago I set a huge goal for the district, one many thought we would not achieve.  I'm proud to say we are nearing ever closer to reaching our 90% graduation rate goal.  Based on preliminary data the district has provided the state and using the state's current calculation methodology, Columbus City Schools' graduation rate will hit a record 85.1% for the class of 2010.  As a district, we are very proud of this great accomplishment. Collectively, our shared commitment, our ability to work in partnership with our parents and the community is vital to the overall success of our students and our district.  Again, I want to thank you for your commitment to our children.  Together, we will make tremendous progress in seeing our vision, and mission becoming a reality for every student in our district to be highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community. I'm looking forward to a strong second semester, and I appreciate your continued support of Columbus City Schools. Gene T. Harris, Ph.D. Superintendent/CEO

Columbus City  Schools | 270 East State Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215 | (614) 365-5000

Disclaimer: This message and any attachments are for the intended recipient's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information or otherwise be protected from disclosure by other legal rules. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose or reproduce this message, its attachment or any part thereof, or take any action in reliance thereon. Emails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, or contain viruses. Anyone who communicates with us by email is deemed to have accepted these risks.

Rec Sports Member Update - Friday, January 6, 2012

 

Friday, January 6, 2012

1.       Let Rec Sports Help With Your New Year’s Resolutions

2.       Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) Clinics

3.       BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament

4.       Clothing for Columbus Drive

5.       Go Dog Sledding with the Outdoor Adventure Center

6.       RPAC Locker Lottery Opens Monday, January 9

7.       Registration Ends January 18 for Community Programs

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Let Rec Sports Help With Your New Year’s Resolutions

Group fitness classes, personal training, and open recreation are just some of the ways Ohio State Rec Sports helps you keep that New Year’s resolution! See everything that is offered at our five facilities to meet your fitness goals for 2012: http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/let-rec-sports-help-with-your-new-years-resolution/

Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) Clinics
Become better acquainted with the outdoors and learn a new skill this year at an upcoming Outdoor Adventure Center Clinic. Topics include top rope belay, rappelling, yoga for climbers, qajaasaarneg, climbing movement technique, lead climbing, slackline, workout for climbers, and kayak roll. Learn more at http://recsports.osu.edu/articles/outdoor-adventure-center-clinics/

BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament
Grab your friends and enter the BuckeyeThon Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, January 28, at the Adventure Recreation Center (ARC). All proceeds benefit the hematology/oncology department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which treats all children regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The top team wins a grill! Register at http://go.osu.edu/btfootball

Clothing for Columbus Drive
Donate your warm clothes and coats to benefit local children and families. Drop off your items at any Rec Sports facility until January 27. All donated items will benefit the United Methodist Free Store. Presented by Mujeres Unidas and Rec Sports.

Go Dog Sledding with the Outdoor Adventure Center
Join the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) on a dog sledding adventure trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, January 13 –16. In addition to dog sledding, experience the tranquility of winter camping, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The trip costs $375. Register at https://csiols.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/recsportsonline/login.aspx

RPAC Locker Lottery Opens Monday, January 9
The RPAC Locker Lottery for winter quarter will open online Monday, January 9 at noon. Current locker holders do not need to participate unless they wish to upgrade or downgrade. The web page will activate at noon January 9. Visit http://recsports.osu.edu for more information or to enter on that date.

 

Registration Available for Winter Community Programs

Community Programs’ registration for winter programming is now available! The new Let’s Play Sports program offers basketball, soccer, aikido, gymnastics, tennis, yoga, and much more to all kids aged 3-14. Check out http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs/youth-family-programs/lets-play-sports for more information or go to http://www.recsports.osu.edu/community-programs to learn about birthday parties, Learn-to-Swim, camp, adapted recreation, adult instructional programming, and more!

 

 

SPONSOR
Buy One, Get One at Papa John’s This Weekend
This weekend only! Get ANY large pizza with all of your favorite toppings online at regular menu price and add ANY second large pizza of your choice for FREE! Use promo code RPAC at the new papajohns.com. Valid January 6 - 8, 2012. 

 

*************** IMPORTANT CONTACTS ****************

RPAC Welcome Center – 292-7671

ARC Front Desk – 247-8686

Comments to the Director – Don Stenta, stenta.1@osu.edu, 688-4738

Adapted Recreational Sports – Lindsay Bond, bond.217@osu.edu, 688-3693

Adventure Recreation Center & Jesse Owens Centers – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Aquatic Center – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Community Programs – Marci Hasty, hasty.11@osu.edu, 292-5328

Facility/Meeting Room Scheduling - Andrea Hall, hall.794@osu.edu, 292-6481

Group Fitness Classes and Massage – Scott Holmes, holmes.508@osu.edu, 292-8755

Intramural Sports - Ken Hill, hill.521@osu.edu, 292-5292

Lockers, Sport Shop, and Welcome Center Operations - Rob Jech, jech.2@osu.edu, 688-8788

Marketing - Emily Howard, howard.778@osu.edu, 688-4185

Membership - Kris Myers, myers.785@osu.edu, 688-8461

Ohio State Diving Club – Justin Sochor, sochor.7@osu.edu, 688-8341

Ohio State Swim Club – Kyle Goodrich, goodrich.89@osu.edu, 292-1303

Outdoor Adventure Center - Steve Hawkins, hawkins.264@osu.edu, 247-8063

Personal Training - John Katsares, katsares.1@osu.edu, 292-5153

Racquetball and Squash Reservations - 292-8590

RPAC Operations – Dave DeAngelo, deangelo.1@osu.edu, 247-6009

Special Assistant to the Director – Marci Shumaker, shumaker.98@osu.edu, 688-3983

Sponsorship – Kristin Smith, smith.1424@osu.edu, 688-4619

Sport & Wellness Scholars – Brendan Greisberger, greisberger.5@osu.edu, 688-3297

Sport Clubs – Charles Anderson, anderson.1859@osu.edu, 688-3879

Web Site – Katie Thomas, thomas.2407@osu.edu, 292-5287

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Media Release - Councilmember Priscilla Tyson Applauds Success of Hire1000

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE  For Immediate Release:  January 4, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Councilmember Priscilla Tyson Applauds Success of Hire1000

Columbus City Councilmember Priscilla Tyson, chair of the Finance Committee, applauded the success of the Hire1000 initiative, a joint venture between the City of Columbus, the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC), and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. The initiative placed more than 1,200 people in jobs, exceeding its goal of 1,000.

“The number one priority for Columbus City Council is job creation,” said Councilmember Tyson. “When people are at work, families are at work. I want to congratulate Mayor Michael B. Coleman, COWIC Executive Director Suzanne Coleman-Tolbert, Michael Dalby and his team at the chamber, and the community partners who worked so hard to make Hire1000 a success.”

The Hire1000 initiative was launched in September of 2011 and continued throughout the fall with job fairs in various neighborhoods around the city. Seventy-nine employers participated in the effort.

Tyson noted that Columbus City Council supports COWIC’s ongoing effort to help Columbus residents find work. For instance, the city funds COWIC’s summer youth program, which connects young people in our community with jobs and internships.

“Central Ohio’s unemployment rate has fallen below seven percent for the first time since 2008,” Tyson added. “Columbus City Council is proud to help connect unemployed residents with the companies who need their talents.”

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Media Release - Columbus City Council Holds Reorganization Meeting

COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release: January 3, 2012   For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 Web – Facebook – Twitter

 

Columbus City Council Holds Reorganization Meeting

Ginther Re-elected President, Miller Elected President Pro Tem

 

The Columbus City Council unanimously re-elected Andrew J. Ginther President of City Council during Council’s reorganization meeting held Tuesday night.    Ginther, a Councilmember since 2007, has served as President of City Council since January 2011 and has previously chaired the Finance & Economic Development, Public Safety, and Utilities Committees. 

 

“I would like to thank my Council colleagues for their continued support and vote of confidence in my leadership,” said Ginther.  “2012 will be another exciting year for City Council as we work to build a stronger, safer community while growing business and job opportunities for our residents and the central Ohio region.”  

 

Ginther, his wife Shannon and young daughter reside in Clintonville. 

 

The City Council has also elected A. Troy Miller President Pro Tem.  Miller, a Councilmember since 2009, has chaired the Administration and Zoning Committees and leads Council’s E-Council Initiative to make City Council documents and proceedings more accessible for the public.  

 

“I am honored to be elected President Pro Tem of Columbus City Council,” said Miller.  “I look forward to my expanded leadership role to help make City Council an open, transparent body.”

 

Miller, his wife Ylonda reside on the Far East side and have three sons.

 

 

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