This Initiative was launched so that we are ready and responsive, now and in the future. In the short-term it will release data and comparisons based on the Local Report Cards. Long-term, it will advance the Ohio charter school brand, the truth about Ohio charter schools, as well as, commission research that will be strategically released.

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The activities of this Initiative will be guided by a BCSB advisory committee, the Communications Task Force comprised of supporters coordinated by Sally Perz, Administrator, BCSB and President, Cardinal Learning, LLC. Initially these activities will deploy a group of professionals, all with significant experience in various aspects of the charter school movement: 

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• Catherine West, Communications and Government Relations Consultant; as spokesperson,

• Marianne Lombardo (formerly with OAPCS) as researcher and

• Maureen Harper, Vice President, Falls Communication, who will consult on media relations, benchmarking, branding, drafting, and social media as needed. 

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BCSB greatly appreciates Tim Clements, Attorney, NICOLA, GUDBRANSON & COOPER, LLC, who will continue to consult on a pro bono basis as needed.  Additional professionals will be engaged to conduct research and other projects as recommended by the Communications Task Force.

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Important information and documents released by the committee:

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