JOHN IVANIC
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
_____________________________________________________
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Direct: 614-645-6798
Cell: 614-701-1411
Thursday, August 30, 2012
City Council Holds Community Meeting September 18 at Centennial High School
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Graffiti Grant Deadline Extended
| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release August 28, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
(Columbus)-- The deadline for the 2012 Graffiti Grant application has been extended to Friday, August 31st at 5 pm.
The City of Columbus has decided to extend the application period for the Coalition for a Nonviolent Columbus 2012 Graffiti Grants for an additional week. We are pleased to be able to offer this approach by which community groups can complete their own volunteer projects in their neighborhoods and stifle the spread of graffiti vandalism.
The maximum grant amount is $5,000 and must be used on graffiti removal projects or for community mural projects. In addition, the funding may only be used for equipment and materials needed to abate graffiti or create the murals. The grant award will come in the form a store account through which to purchase the necessary items. Grant applications are available on the CNC website.
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JOHN IVANIC
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
_____________________________________________________
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Direct: 614-645-6798
Cell: 614-701-1411
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Columbus Domestic Partner Registry Begins August 29
| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release August 23, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
(Columbus)--The Columbus City Clerk will begin processing Domestic Partner Registry applications Wednesday, August 29 at 11:00 am in City Hall.
The registry for unmarried couples will be administered by the City Clerk and is intended to reduce the administrative burden on businesses and public institutions to define and certify the existence of a relationship. Verification is needed for matters such as health insurance, hospital visitation rights and authorization to pick up children after school. The proposal for the registry was announced by Council President Ginther, Councilmember Klein and Mayor Coleman during a June news conference and unanimously approved by City Council at the end of July.
“This registry underscores the fact that Columbus is an open, smart and inclusive community,” said Councilmember Klein, chair of the Development Committee. “It sends a message about the type of City we are and in the end, it is the right thing to do.”
Applications for the Domestic Partner Registry will be available on the City Council’s website beginning Friday, August 24 or by contacting the Columbus City Council Clerk’s office at 645-7380. Applications can be completed by those at least 18 years of age and must be notarized prior to submission to the Clerk’s office. Guidelines for the program and a list of frequently asked questions can also be found on City Council’s website.
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JOHN IVANIC
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
_____________________________________________________
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Direct: 614-645-6798
Cell: 614-701-1411
New Specialty Docket Helping Veterans
| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release August 23, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
(Columbus)—The newest specialty docket in the Franklin County Municipal Court is off to a strong start helping offenders rehabilitate their lives in the most cost effective way possible. The Military and Veteran’s Service Specialty (MAVSS) Docket began earlier this year and has about two dozen former military members participating in the program. Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, joined Municipal Court Judge Scott VanDarKarr to highlight the first six months of the specialty docket.
“This courtroom holds those who have committed a crime accountable for their actions but also gives them a chance to connect with the professional help they need to turn their lives around,” said Councilmember Mills. “These men and women have served their nation and can again become productive members of society.”
Specialty dockets provide concentrated and comprehensive care in a courtroom setting, bringing social and court services together to provide needed programming for non-violent offenders as a cost effective alternative to incarceration. Franklin County currently has specialty dockets that focus on alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, and defendants with mental health concerns. City Council made a $350,000 General Fund Budget amendment in 2012 to increase Columbus’ contribution to the specialty docket programs to $700,000. During 2009 and 2010, the Municipal Court estimates specialty dockets saved taxpayers more than $1.7-million in jail and other related costs.
“Today the Mayor, Councilmember Mills, and Franklin County Municipal Court announce the creation of Veteran's Court. This court was created to assist the men and women who have served our country. Our goal is to help these veterans re-establish their lives; helping them with housing, jobs, transportation and medical services,” said Judge VanDarKarr.
“The program gives me the same values I had in the service, honor, courage and commitment,” said Zach Bickenhauser, a U.S. Navy Veteran currently enrolled in MAVSS docket. “This program has helped me tremendously, the judge and his staff, the other people in this courtroom, are all here to help me and that just makes me feel great.”
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JOHN IVANIC
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
_____________________________________________________
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Direct: 614-645-6798
Cell: 614-701-1411
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
New Specialty Docket Helping Veterans
| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release August 22, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
New Specialty Docket Helping Veterans
WHO:
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills
Judge Scott VanDerKarr
WHEN:
Thursday, August 23, 2012
10:00 am
WHERE:
Judge VanDerKarr’s Courtroom 12D
375 South High Street
WHAT:
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will join Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Scott VanDerKarr to discuss the accomplishments of newest specialty docket for the Municipal Court that deals with veterans. Franklin County currently has specialty dockets that focus on alcohol and drug addiction, prostitution, and defendants with mental health concerns. The courts are a cost effective way to monitor the rehabilitation of offenders and reduce recidivism rates in Columbus.
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JOHN IVANIC
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
_____________________________________________________
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Direct: 614-645-6798
Cell: 614-701-1411
Monday, August 20, 2012
E-News Bulletin - Stories and News about Columbus City Schools
2012 Columbus Board of Education  Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; 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 · August 18 – Summer Graduation at Veterans Memorial, 9:30 a.m. · August 21 – Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m. · August 22 – First day of class for schools on traditional calendars · August 23 – Neighborhood School Development Partnership (NSDP) Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m. · August 23 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. · Sept. 4 & 18 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. · Sept. 17 – Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Rededication, 6:30 p.m. · Sept. 27 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m.
We want to hear from you. |  Summer Graduation Ceremony This WeekendMore than 100 Columbus City Schools seniors will participate in a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, August 18, to be held at Veteran's Memorial, 9:30 a.m. Gene T. Harris, Ph.D., Superintendent/CEO will deliver the keynote address. The students have worked diligently all summer to fulfill graduation requirements, and will receive their diploma during the Saturday ceremony in recognition of their academic achievements in the presence of family, friends, faculty and staff, alumni, and board members. First Day of School, 4 New/Renovated Buildings Open August 22  More than 50,000 students are expected to begin classes at 115 Columbus City Schools on Wednesday, August 22. Three district schools on the Year-Round calendar – Columbus Africentric, Woodcrest Elementary and Weinland Park Elementary – began school July 25. Students at Georgian Heights Alternative, Liberty, and Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary Schools will be attending school in brand new buildings while students at Clinton Elementary will return to a totally renovated space. Students at the Columbus International High School and three other schools will also be attending school in new locations. Click here for all the details. Back to School – Stay in School Parent Conference August 18 The NAACP Columbus Branch invites all parents to the Back to School – Stay in School Parent Conference on Saturday, August 18, at Champion Middle School, 284 N. 22nd St., from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents will learn tips to help unlock their child's potential. Visit the NAACP Columbus Branch Website for more information and to register. Million Father March Set for 1st Day of School  The Columbus Urban League is encouraging all fathers, and father-figures, to participate in the 2012 Million Father March, on August 22. This annual event is designed to encourage males to take an active role in the education and lives of their children. For more information, and to register, call 372-2344! Volunteers Needed for Tie-Tying Ceremony August 22 The Columbus City Preparatory Schools for Boys is seeking men to assist the school's students in the third annual "Ties That Bind" ceremony at the school, 3450 Medway Ave., from 8 – 8:45 a.m.. The purpose of the event is to help demonstrate how attitude is impacted by attire. To participate, call the school at 365-6166. Weinland Park ES Recognized in United Way Magazine  Weinland Park Elementary School is one of the three Columbus City Schools on a year-round schedules. Students in the year-round program attend the same number of days as their counter-parts on a traditional school-year calendar but their breaks are broken up differently and they have alternative options for course work during breaks. A recent issue of United Way of Central Ohio's Champion of Children magazinefeatured an article on the Weinland Park program from a parent and teacher perspective. Read the article here. Linden-McKinley Dedication Set for September 17  Mark your calendar for the rededication of Linden-McKinley STEM Academy on September 17, at 6:30 p.m. This event at the school, 1302 Duxberry Ave., invites parents, students, alumni and members of the community to tour the renovated building and meet with district and school building staff. Originally opened in 1928 as Linden-McKinley High School, the updated facility includes new science labs, updated technology, a rooftop garden, and other amenities designed to meet the needs of today's students. Are you receiving a pass-along copy of CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter Click here or here to opt out.  |
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E-News Bulletin - Stories and News about Columbus City Schools
2012 Columbus Board of Education  Front, l-r: Hanifah Kambon; Carol L. Perkins, Pres.; and Ramona Reyes, Vice Pres. Second Row, l-r: Mike Wiles; Gary L. Baker II; W. Shawna Gibbs; 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 · August 18 – Summer Graduation at Veterans Memorial, 9:30 a.m. · August 21 – Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m. · August 22 – First day of class for schools on traditional calendars · August 23 – Neighborhood School Development Partnership (NSDP) Committee meeting, 7:30 a.m. · August 23 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m. · Sept. 4 & 18 – Board of Education meetings, 5:30 p.m. · Sept. 17 – Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Rededication, 6:30 p.m. · Sept. 27 – Board of Education Audit & Accountability Committee meeting, 3:30 p.m.
We want to hear from you. |  Summer Graduation Ceremony This WeekendMore than 100 Columbus City Schools seniors will participate in a summer commencement ceremony Saturday, August 18, to be held at Veteran's Memorial, 9:30 a.m. Gene T. Harris, Ph.D., Superintendent/CEO will deliver the keynote address. The students have worked diligently all summer to fulfill graduation requirements, and will receive their diploma during the Saturday ceremony in recognition of their academic achievements in the presence of family, friends, faculty and staff, alumni, and board members. First Day of School, 4 New/Renovated Buildings Open August 22  More than 50,000 students are expected to begin classes at 115 Columbus City Schools on Wednesday, August 22. Three district schools on the Year-Round calendar – Columbus Africentric, Woodcrest Elementary and Weinland Park Elementary – began school July 25. Students at Georgian Heights Alternative, Liberty, and Olde Orchard Alternative Elementary Schools will be attending school in brand new buildings while students at Clinton Elementary will return to a totally renovated space. Students at the Columbus International High School and three other schools will also be attending school in new locations. Click here for all the details. Back to School – Stay in School Parent Conference August 18 The NAACP Columbus Branch invites all parents to the Back to School – Stay in School Parent Conference on Saturday, August 18, at Champion Middle School, 284 N. 22nd St., from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents will learn tips to help unlock their child's potential. Visit the NAACP Columbus Branch Website for more information and to register. Million Father March Set for 1st Day of School  The Columbus Urban League is encouraging all fathers, and father-figures, to participate in the 2012 Million Father March, on August 22. This annual event is designed to encourage males to take an active role in the education and lives of their children. For more information, and to register, call 372-2344! Volunteers Needed for Tie-Tying Ceremony August 22 The Columbus City Preparatory Schools for Boys is seeking men to assist the school's students in the third annual "Ties That Bind" ceremony at the school, 3450 Medway Ave., from 8 – 8:45 a.m.. The purpose of the event is to help demonstrate how attitude is impacted by attire. To participate, call the school at 365-6166. Weinland Park ES Recognized in United Way Magazine  Weinland Park Elementary School is one of the three Columbus City Schools on a year-round schedules. Students in the year-round program attend the same number of days as their counter-parts on a traditional school-year calendar but their breaks are broken up differently and they have alternative options for course work during breaks. A recent issue of United Way of Central Ohio's Champion of Children magazinefeatured an article on the Weinland Park program from a parent and teacher perspective. Read the article here. Linden-McKinley Dedication Set for September 17  Mark your calendar for the rededication of Linden-McKinley STEM Academy on September 17, at 6:30 p.m. This event at the school, 1302 Duxberry Ave., invites parents, students, alumni and members of the community to tour the renovated building and meet with district and school building staff. Originally opened in 1928 as Linden-McKinley High School, the updated facility includes new science labs, updated technology, a rooftop garden, and other amenities designed to meet the needs of today's students. Are you receiving a pass-along copy of CCS eNews? To subscribe to our FREE newsletter Click here or here to opt out.  |
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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.
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