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Columbus Board of Education Meeting Schedule
The Board holds public meetings and work sessions in its south-side administrative building. This more prominent location allows for improved spacing for board members and increases the capacity for community participants.
Board Meetings: 6:00 p.m., south administrative building, 3700 S. High Street, Room 825, unless otherwise noted.
Board Office Hours: 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. efore the business meeting, Board members will hold office hours, allowing community members to meet with them one-on-one to ask questions and share their thoughts or concerns.
Additionally, the Board holds one monthly meeting at a school site across the District to increase community access. Meetings held at specific school sites are noted below.
Notice of Special Meeting
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April 17, 2025
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., at 270 E. State Street Columbus, OH 43215 in the lower assembly room.
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the Board of Education nondiscrimination policies in accordance with Title VI.
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April 8 & 9, 2025
Columbus Board of Education
Special Meeting Notice for April 8 and April 9, 2025
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16, scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025 and Wednesday 9, 2025, at 270 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio, in the lower assembly room from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The Board of Education will conduct a special joint committee session for a two-day training on Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG). This two-day training is an important opportunity for us to learn together and strengthen our commitment to student-centered outcomes.
All members of the Board of Education, its direct reports and board services are encouraged to attend this training, and the following Board Committees are invited to participate:
- Community Engagement and Advocacy Committee
- Equitable and Transparent Resource Management Committee
- Policy and Governance Committee
- Academic and Facilities Alignment Committee
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March 27, 2025
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 270 E. State Street Columbus, OH 43215 in the lower assembly room.
The board will move immediately into executive session. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.12 (G)(1)To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing. Except as otherwise provided by law, no public body shall hold an executive session for the discipline of an elected official for conduct related to the performance of the elected official's official duties or for the elected official's removal from office. If a public body holds an executive session pursuant to division (G)(1) of this section, the motion and vote to hold that executive session shall state which one or more of the approved purposes listed in division (G)(1) of this section are the purposes for which the executive session is to be held, but need not include the name of any person to be considered at the meeting and (G)(4) to prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
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March 6, 2025
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the South Administrative Building, 3700 S. High Street Room 825.
The board will move immediately into executive session. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.12 (G)(4) to prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
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February 11, 2025
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16, a special meeting of the full Columbus Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3700 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 in room 825 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The board will move immediately into executive session. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(3) to conference with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject pending or imminent court action.
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January 9, 2025
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 3700 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43207 in room 825 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
The board will move immediately into executive session. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.12 (G)(4) Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
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November 21, 2024
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the South Administrative Building, 3700 S. High Street Room 825.
The purpose of this meeting is to continue to debrief from the school visits the week of October 28-31, 2024. This meeting will be open to the public and no action will be taken during this meeting.
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November 14, 2024
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the South Administrative Building, 3700 S. High Street Room 825.
The purpose of this meeting is to debrief from the school visits the week of October 28-31, 2024. This meeting will be open to the public and no action will be taken during this meeting.
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September 26, 2024 - CANCELED
*** THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED, NOTICED SEPT. 19, 2024. ***The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Columbus Education Center, 270 E. State Street, 2nd-floor Cabinet Room.The Board will move into Executive Session per Section 121.22 (G)(4) - “to prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.” -
September 16, 2024
The Columbus Board of Education will convene for a Special Meeting per Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16 on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Columbus Education Center, 270 E. State Street, Lower-Level Assembly Room.The meeting is being held for the purpose of considering action related to charges or complaints against a public official.
Notice of Board Meeting Date/Location Change
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December 17, 2024
The Board’s regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Columbus Africentric Early College (3223 Allegheny Ave.), has been changed to South Administration Building (3700 South High St.).
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November 19, 2024
The Board’s regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Whetstone High School (4405 Scenic Ave), has been changed to South Administration Building (3700 South High St.).
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October 15, 2024
The Board’s regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Northland High School (1919 Northcliff Dr), has been changed to South Administration Building (3700 South High St.).
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September 17, 2024
The Board’s regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Eastmoor Academy (417 S. Weyant Ave.), has been changed to South Administration Building (3700 South High St.).
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2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates