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Summary — 3/13/2026:
Our monitoring of Columbus City Schools District, City School District has identified 7 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 10
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Lowering the Bar for a High School Diploma
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📅 First Reading on March 17, 2026
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The Board is holding a First Reading on Policy 5460, which rewrites graduation requirements. This is a common tactic to remove core academic courses like advanced math or civics and replace them with less rigorous, politically-focused credits. This devalues a diploma for every student.
Recommended Action
Ultimatum: Call Board President Christina Vera at (614) 365-5000: 'Do not weaken graduation standards. I demand you table the First Reading of po5460. If you vote to lower the bar for a diploma, we will find a candidate to replace you.'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Devalued Diplomas)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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$162,000 Contract for 'Whole Child' Platform
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 17, 2026
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The Board is paying RethinkED $162,000 for a special education platform, hidden in the consent agenda. The justification uses buzzwords like 'Whole-Child' and 'Equitable Opportunities.' RethinkED is a major provider of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) content, which can introduce controversial concepts into the classroom.
Recommended Action
Procedural Demand: Email Board President Christina Vera: 'I demand Item 15.1 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. The public deserves to know what 'Whole-Child' content is in the RethinkED platform before we spend $162,000.'
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Potential End to Merit-Based Promotion
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📅 First Reading on March 17, 2026
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The Board is reviewing Policy 5410 on student promotion and retention. These policies are often used to introduce 'social promotion,' where students advance grades regardless of academic mastery. This devalues achievement and leaves students unprepared for the next level.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'po5410-Promotion, Placement and Retention.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda to determine if it weakens academic standards for student promotion.
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Lowered academic standards)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Changing Who Gets Into Our Schools
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📅 First Reading on March 17, 2026
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The Board is changing the rules for who can enroll and where under Policy 5112. This could be used to eliminate testing for advanced programs or change enrollment boundaries under the guise of 'equity,' impacting school quality and academic rigor.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'DRAFT po5112 - Entrance Requirements.pdf' attached in the Official Agenda to see if they are lowering standards for magnet schools or changing enrollment rules.
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability (Impact on school choice and standards)
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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Massive Personnel Action Hidden in Vague Files
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 17, 2026
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The Board is voting on a large, unspecified list of personnel actions under Item 21.1. These documents could contain approvals for new administrative positions like 'DEI Coordinators' or other activist roles funded by taxpayers without specific public discussion.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the files '3-17-26 Human Resources (Personnel for Briefing).pdf' and '3-17-2026 - Academic Services (Personnel for Advance).pdf' in the Official Agenda to identify any new, non-essential administrative or ideological positions being created.
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💰 Cost: Undisclosed salaries and benefits
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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Secret List for Busing Payouts
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 17, 2026
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The Board plans to stop busing certain students and pay their parents instead, citing 'impracticality.' However, they have not attached the required list of affected students to the public agenda. This vote is happening without full public disclosure.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Ryan Cook at rcook1@columbus.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 13.1, why was the attachment listing the students for whom transportation is 'impractical' not included in the public agenda? This item must be tabled until the data is released.'
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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Vague Approval for Student Travel
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📅 Vote Scheduled March 17, 2026
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The Board is approving a list of student trips without describing their purpose or destination in the agenda itself. These trips could be for legitimate academic competitions or for political activism conferences paid for by taxpayers. The attached file must be checked.
Recommended Action
INVESTIGATE: Review the file 'March 17, 2026 - Board Date - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips (1).docx' attached to the Official Agenda to identify the purpose and destination of these student trips.
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💰 Cost: Undisclosed in agenda text
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