2017 Ohio Revised Code
Title [33] XXXIII EDUCATION - LIBRARIES
Chapter 3319 - SCHOOLS - SUPERINTENDENT; TEACHERS; EMPLOYEES
Section 3319.271 - Bright new leaders for Ohio Schools; incorporation.

(A) The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint three incorporators who are knowledgeable about the administration of public schools and about the operation of nonprofit corporations in Ohio.

(B) The incorporators shall do whatever is necessary and proper to set up a nonprofit corporation under Chapter 1702. of the Revised Code. The articles of incorporation, in addition to meeting the requirements of section 1702.04 of the Revised Code, shall set forth the following provisions:

(1) That the nonprofit corporation is to create and implement a pilot program that provides an alternative path for individuals to receive training and development in the administration of primary and secondary education and leadership, that will enable these individuals to earn a degree in public school administration, that will enable these individuals to obtain licenses in public school administration, and that promotes the placement of these individuals in public schools that have a poverty percentage greater than fifty per cent;

(2) That the board of directors are to establish criteria for program costs, participant selection, and continued participation, and metrics to document and measure pilot program activities;

(3) That the name of the nonprofit corporation is "bright new leaders for Ohio schools;

(4) That the board of directors is to consist of the following eleven directors:

(a) The governor or the governor's designee;

(b) The superintendent of public instruction, or the superintendent's designee;

(c) The chancellor of higher education, or the chancellor's designee;

(d) Four individuals to represent major business enterprises in Ohio;

(e) Two individuals appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be an active duty or retired military officer;

(f) Two individuals appointed by the president of the senate, one of whom shall be a current or retired teacher or principal.

The dean of the Ohio state university fisher college of business and the dean of the Ohio state university college of education and human ecology are to serve as ex-officio nonvoting members of the board.

The individuals on the board who represent major business enterprises in Ohio are to be appointed by a statewide organization selected by the governor. The organization is to be nonpartisan and consist of chief executive officers of major corporations organized in Ohio.

(5) That the board is to elect a chairperson from among its members, and is to appoint a president of the corporation;

(6) That the president of the corporation, subject to the approval of the board, is to enter into a contract with the Ohio state university fisher college of business. Under the contract, the college is to provide oversight to the corporation and is to provide the corporation with office space, and with office furniture and equipment, as is necessary for the corporation successfully to fulfill its duties.

(7) That the overhead expenses of the corporation are not to exceed fifteen per cent of the annual budget of the corporation;

(8) That the president is to apply for, and is to receive and accept, grants, gifts, bequests, and contributions from private sources;

(9) That the corporation is to submit an annual report to the general assembly and governor beginning December 31, 2013

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(C) In accordance with the selection process of the bright new leaders for Ohio schools program and the admission requirements of the Ohio state university, the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives each may nominate three individuals to apply to be participants in the program.

Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 49, §101.01, eff. 9/29/2017.

Added by 131st General Assembly File No. TBD, SB 3, §3, eff. 3/16/2017.