On November 5, Dr. Chip Kay, superintendent of Columbus Public Schools (CPS), joined KLIR radio host Riley Scott to discuss recent and upcoming CPS initiatives.
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Dr. Kay highlighted the official ribbon-cutting for the new Cassette House, a facility that supports students aged 18 to 21 in developing essential life and work skills. The newly established building, located on the high school campus, provides a modern environment for students and staff, thanks to funding from federal COVID relief dollars.
“We’re thrilled to offer this improved facility on the high school campus, giving students access to additional resources and a better environment,” Dr. Kay said. He expressed appreciation for the program’s longstanding impact on the community, noting how its graduates have successfully transitioned into the workforce in Columbus. The ribbon-cutting, held earlier in the day, was attended by current and former educators, CPS Board of Education members, and program supporters.
Dr. Kay also encouraged community members to attend a CPS Elementary Forum scheduled for November 6 at the Kramer Education Center. The forum will provide an update on residential development projects and their impact on school enrollment, as well as potential changes to district boundaries. “With new housing developments potentially bringing in hundreds of families, we want to work with the community to develop the best plan for accommodating growth in our elementary schools,” Dr. Kay explained.
In addition to school capacity concerns, Dr. Kay emphasized CPS’s commitment to gathering input on potential changes to elementary programming, resources, and space. “This forum is a chance for all stakeholders to weigh in on the future of our elementary schools,” he said, inviting everyone with an interest in CPS’s direction to join the conversation.
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