2026-2027 CEA Fall Scholarship
The CEA Member Scholarship Fund is now open for applications. This benefit is for our members with children who are college seniors between Sept. 2026–June 2027. The fund provides $2,500 in tuition assistance for each senior attending a four-year college or university. Eligible students are college seniors between Sept. 2026–June 2027 with at least a 2.0 GPA.
Sick Leave Bank
If you were hired prior to the 2026–2027 school year and were a member of the “Bank” but would like to leave, you must opt-out by filling out this opt-out form https://bit.ly/46bf4SV.
2026-27 Professional Leave
Funds have been allocated for use during the 2026-27 fiscal year to support activities which will improve the professional performance of administrators and certificated staff. Select the appropriate link below to request funds designated for Professional Development through CEA. Read all information provided and follow all steps.
- Professional Leaves for Certificated Staff
- 26-27 CEA Professional Leave Guidelines & Schedule
- Application window opens Monday, August 3, 2026.
- Apply in CCSDAS. (General Request –> CEA Professional Leave –> Create)
Evaluation Resources
- 2026-27 Teacher, School Counselor and LSP Evaluation Process and Deadlines
- 2026-27 Evaluation Resources & Process
- 2026-27 OTES Full Evaluation Checklist
- CCS Teacher Rubric
- LSP Rubric
- CCS OSCES Rubric
CCS Professional Learning & Licensure
Job Share
Reform Panel Documents
- 2026-27 Reform Panel Dates
- Reform Panel Variance Request Form
- Submit Variance Request Forms to Jill Kellner @ jkellner@columbus.k12.oh.us
2026-2027 Grade Entry Calendar
2026-27 Employee Leave of Absence
Broadspire will be the new Columbus City Schools leaves of absence administrator. If you need to request a leave of absence, please contact Broadspire at 888-578-8561 or www.myleavetech.com Please note that starting 7/1/2022, all leave of absence documentation should be sent directly to Broadspire and not Human Resources.
- CCS Leave of Absence Handbook
- Broadspire FAQ
- Instructions to Access Broadspire Portal
- Employee Rights Under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Application for Miscellaneous Leaves
Faculty Rep Resources
- 2026-2027 CEA Master Calendar
- 2025-2026 CEA Faculty Representative Notebook
- November Faculty Rep Training
Catastrophic Leave
- To initiate a Catastrophic Sick Leave Request contact CCS Leaves of Absence Team at leavesofabsence@columbus.k12.oh.us or 380-997-7574
- Catastrophic Leave Meeting Dates 2026-27
- Catastrophic Leave Application
- New Catastrophic Leave Donation Form
Salary Change Due to Training Beyond a Bachelor’s Degree/ Educational Increase Form
Prior Employment Verification
Miscellaneous
- ABC Minute Template
- Discipline Tracking Form
- Teachers for Better Schools Membership Form
- Lost Materials Application