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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Jarrod C. Weiss |
| Address | 878 Carolyn Ave.
Columbus, Ohio , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
| Born |
00, 1982
(42 years)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Modifed | Thomas Walker
Oct 09, 2007 12:25am |
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| Info | Jarrod C. Weiss, 878 Carolyn Ave., is a legislative aide to state Rep. Courtney Combs, a Republican from Hamilton.
Age: 25
Residence: 878 Carolyn Ave., Columbus
Web site: [Link]
Occupation: legislative aide to state Rep. Courtney Combs, R-Hamilton
Education: graduate of Northland High School; bachelor's, Ohio State University
Experience: reading tutor at Innis Elemetnary; acting coach at Northland High School
Family: married
Religion: Methodist
Why he's running
To ensure today's students receive the same quality education and exceptional opportunities in Columbus City Schools that I received. Because I believe an outstanding educational system will build our economy, drive young professionals to our city, and ensure the future success of Columbus.
Have you run for public office before? When?
I ran for Undergraduate Student Government president at OSU in 2004. I got beat. Bad.
What are the three biggest issues?
Lack of creative and innovative approaches to management and administration. A divestment in the arts and arts education, extra-curricular activities, and after-school programs. Negative public perception and the lack of visible and active leadership.
What makes you the best candidate to address those issues?
Graduating from Columbus City Schools at the beginning of the decade, I am far enough removed to have the relevant, real-world experience needed to succeed while still possessing a personal understanding of the issues facing the Columbus City School students, parents, and teachers of today.
What do you hope to accomplish?
I hope to see and increase in opportunities for the arts, extra-curricular activities, and after-school programs, innovative management practices and an investment in technology, expanded early-childhood education opportunities, properly equipped teachers who have the tools to teach, and a renewed spirit and pride for Columbus City Schools.
Financial issues
Should the Columbus school district continue to hold spending increases to 3 percent a year?
Yes. The spending cap ensures fiscal discipline and restraint, while sending a message to Columbus voters that we will do everything in our power to see to it that we wisely and properly spend their money.
In what areas should the district reduce spending? In what areas should it invest more money?
Reduce administrative costs and streamline services. We must become more efficient and innovative in the way we manage the school district. An investment must be made in technology, both administrative and in the classroom, so that we can reduce cost while increasing opportunity.
The district might ask taxpayers to approve an operating levy and a bond issue in the next couple of years. Should the district seek these and should they be on the same ballot?
I still believe that costs can be curbed at the administrative level without more taxes. We can't expect voters to approve a levy every 4 years if we can't keep our spending under control. We must earn the voters' confidence before we can expect their support.
Did the district close the right number of schools, too many or too few? Should closed schools be sold or should the district keep those properties for future use?
The loss of these schools is a blow to community morale. We should be making these decisions based on future area growth, not current neighborhood population. I believe we should use these properties to open city-sponsored charter schools and allow for our district to compete and retain resources.
Should nonclassroom operations, such as food services and busing, be privatized?
We should take a long and serious look at privatization of these services. Our main goal is for the education and success of our children. If nonclassroom activities are bogging down those opportunities all options should be on the table, including privatization.
Climate/competitive issues
How can the district improve student discipline? Would uniforms help, and should they be mandated?
Smaller classroom size and increased opportunities for students can go a long way in curbing discipline problems. We must give teachers and principals the resources they need to tackle discipline problems. Uniform decisions should be left for individual schools to decide whether or not they are needed.
How can the district better compete with charter schools?
Fight fire with fire. Don't complain about their existence and embrace the opportunity for growth. Columbus City should sponsor more charter schools. We must understand why parents are choosing charters, increase student opportunities, and show parents why Columbus City is a better choice for their child.
Should the district create more alternative programs and/or charter schools? What kind?
Yes. We should use closed school buildings to sponsor more city charter schools. This will allow teachers to keep their jobs and allow parents to send their children to schools with different educational approaches. Alternative programs in the arts, technology, business, and leadership with allow us to compete.
Do residents trust Columbus City Schools? What should the district do to improve its public image?
As a Columbus City product, I believe many don't and it's sad. We must keep our spending cap promise, we must become creative and innovative, we must increase opportunities for students, we must be active and visible in our schools, and we must include the community in our dialogue.
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