Metro Schools Governing Board
2020-21 School Year Board Meeting Schedule
Meetings are every other month and typically fall on the fourth Friday of the month. All meetings are at 8am in the Metro High School Conference Room, unless otherwise announced.
Special Board Meeting August 6, 2020:
A special meeting of the Board has been called to consider a revision to Metro's fall restart plan before classes begin. The meeting will be hosted online using this Adobe Connect Meeting Link
Regular Board Meeting Schedule*:
August 28, 2020
October 23, 2020
December 11, 2020
February 26, 2021
April 23, 2021
June 25, 2021
*NOTE: Due to social gathering restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held virtually. Online access will be provided to members of the public on BoardDocs.
Special Board Meeting May 6, 2021: A special meeting of the Board has been called to discuss Metro's expansion plan, participation in the OFCC STEM Assistance Program and staff stipends. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom.
ADDRESSING THE BOARD
Communications to the Board or requests to speak at a Board meeting should be submitted to burgett.2@themetroschool.org at least three days before the meeting date. Written and in-person communications will be granted the same consideration by the Board.
Governing Board Information
The Metro Governing Board consists of members assigned for terms of three years. Membership includes three representatives from The Ohio State University, three from Battelle Memorial Institute, two from Franklin University, one from Columbus City Schools, one Superintendent, and a community representative. The Governing Board advises and assists the school with matters such as curriculum, school evaluation and research, professional development, funding and community relations.
Current Membership:
Mr. David Burns, Chair | Dr. Patrick Bennett | Mr. Todd Cunningham | Mr. Scott Deas | Dr. Talisa Dixon | Dr. Howard Greene | Dr. David Horn | Dr. Kody Kuehnl | Ms. Marlene Lesko | Dr. Don Pope-Davis | |
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Director of STEM Innovation Networks | VP, Academic Quality & Planning | Director of Development | Director, Cost Estimating & Strategic Pricing | Superintendent & CEO, Columbus City Schools 2025 | Director, K-12 Education Outreach | Assoc. Executive Dean, | Dean, College of Arts, Sciences & Education | Director, Human Resources | Dean, College of Education & Human Ecology |