At Columbus City Schools we are proud to serve as a leader in our community and we are committed to being good neighbors. We believe that holding ourselves to the highest standards possible is an obligation that extends beyond our children and into the entire community. As we grow, we want the community to grow with us. One way that we can accomplish this is by partnering with small local businesses.
Our Community Inclusion Policy is an example of our commitment to the local small business community. Developing mutually beneficial relationships with local suppliers helps us ensure that local economically disadvantaged enterprise vendors build economic vitality in our community.
We have an aspirational goal to spend 20% on an annual basis with our LEDE business community to reflect the thousands of children we serve every year, as well as the community where Columbus City Schools has a presence. Our Community Inclusion Program is comprehensive in its approach and makes good business sense.
Columbus City Schools’ commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to cast the widest net when seeking suppliers and professionals to support and complement the great work of our Columbus City Schools students. We invite you to review our guide at http://bit.ly/2lYoFZG as a reference when seeking opportunities with our district.
Sincerely,
Columbus Board of Education Columbus City Schools
Printed in OhioMBE – March 15, 2017
