The Columbus City School District Board of Education convened on February 21, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including a significant resolution regarding school funding and routine administrative matters.

The meeting commenced with a motion from Board Member Cole to adopt a resolution to join the Fair School Funding Plan Incorporated. This plan, developed by a group of Ohio public school superintendents and treasurers, aims to provide equitable and needs-based funding for K-12 public schools in Ohio. The resolution highlighted the plan's adoption by the Ohio General Assembly and its incorporation into the state budgets for fiscal years 2022-2025. The board expressed its ongoing support for the plan, which has previously been affirmed in resolutions from November 2020, June 2021, and March 2023. The board authorized a payment of up to $13,500 for membership in the plan for the calendar year 2024. The motion passed with a majority vote, with one member abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

Following the funding discussion, the board heard from the interim internal auditor and interim treasurer, both of whom reported no significant updates. The meeting then moved to the consent agenda, where items 9.1 to 24.4 were approved without any requests for individual votes. A second consent agenda, covering items 26.1 to 26.265, was also approved unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session, as permitted under Ohio law, to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of public employees and to confer with legal counsel regarding potential disputes. The motion was supported by all board members present.

Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to fair school funding and efficient governance, with a focus on maintaining transparency and accountability in its operations.