Board of Education

(L-R) Superintendent, Angela Hamberg; Board members, Tracy Davidson, Louise Valentine, Anisa Liban, Jennifer Aultman (Board Vice President), Kristy Meyer (Board President); Treasurer/CFO, Nicole Marshall

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The Westerville City School Board traditionally will hold two regular sessions on the second Monday and fourth Monday of each month. All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. at the Early Learning Center (Board Training Room), which is located at 936 Eastwind Drive. The official 2024 Board Meeting calendar can be found here.

Meetings and locations are subject to change. Check back often for any additions or cancellations.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education endeavors to provide all students maximum educational opportunities within the constraints of available facilities, financial resources, legal requirements and citizen involvement. It is the Board’s responsibility to encourage the development of each student’s ability to contribute in a democratic free enterprise and technological society. To this end, the Board believes that the basic purposes of the public schools are to:

help each student grow in the knowledge and acceptance of self,
help each student develop an appreciation for personal worth so that they may develop individual talent and ability, and
help each student develop the knowledge and ability to share his or her talents with others.

Board Members

Mrs. Jennifer Aultman

Mrs. Jennifer Aultman
Title: Board Vice President
aultmanj@westerville.k12.oh.us

Jennifer (Brady) Aultman was born in Westerville and graduated from Westerville North High School. After fifteen years in Virginia, she and her family moved back in 2006 to rejoin their extended family living here. Jen's husband, Chris Aultman, is also a WNHS graduate. They have three children currently attending Westerville City Schools.

Jen co-founded the Westerville Partners for Education to build creative relationships and programs (including Starry Night and Book Bonanza!) that support learning and well-being for our students. She served on the Elementary Programming Administrative Committee, the Elementary Attendance Boundary Realignment Committee, as a Westerville Parent Council representative and is a member of several parent-teacher organizations. She was an invited community participant in the district's strategic planning process. She has also co-chaired Our Community Our Schools.

Jen attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with highest distinction in environmental science and archaeology (physics minor), a Master of Arts in anthropology and achieved doctoral candidacy in archaeology. Today, she serves as the World Heritage director at the Ohio History Connection as well as the part-time director of religious education at North Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Lewis Center. Jen is thrilled to serve Westerville City Schools as a board member in order to give back to our exceptional community.

Term Expires: 12/31/27

Mrs. Tracy Davidson

Mrs. Tracy Davidson
Title: Board Member
davidsont@westerville.k12.oh.us

Born and raised in Northeastern Ohio, Tracy is a proud product of public school education. She and her family moved to Westerville in 1989. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, she served as a preschool teacher for both the Head Start and YMCA programs.

A mother of twin daughters and a younger son. Tracy, a certified Orton-Gillingham specialist, is a business owner of EXORO Learning Group, which provides reading support to kids with dyslexia or young struggling readers.

Tracy is an active community member and was honored with a GEM (Great Educator Mentor) award for her work in the Westerville City School District. She has served on organizations such as, Westerville Parent Council, as the 1st Vice President, Westerville Education Challenge (anti-bullying organization), as a Board Member, The Emerson Magnet PTA, as Parent Council Representative, The Blendon Middle School PTO, as Parent Council Representative and Vice President.

Term Expires: 12/31/2025

Anisa Liban

Title: Board Member
LibanA@westerville.k12.oh.us

Anisa Liban is a nonprofit leader and public policy expert with a passion for community advocacy and supporting Ohio immigrant and refugee communities.

Upon earning a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Minor in Nonprofit Studies, Anisa began her career as the first Somali-American Senior Legislative Aide at the Ohio Senate. She continued her passion for public policy at Columbus City Council where she supported the Housing, Health & Human Services and Criminal Justice & Judiciary Committees.

Anisa has also served as the Government Affairs Director at CAIR-Ohio — the United
States’ largest Muslim Civil Rights Organization. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Somali Community Link, a Columbus nonprofit that supports immigrants and refugees and as a Consultant at Immigro Consulting.

The Columbus native is often found serving in a myriad of roles both professionally and in the community. Anisa is a member of the Board of Directors for Our Helpers, a local nonprofit and is serving her fourth year as a POWER commissioner for the John Glenn College of Public Affairs’ POWER Initiative. Anisa lives in Westerville with her husband and son.

Term Expire: 12/31/25

Mrs. Kristina Meyer

Kristy Meyer, Board Member
Title: Board President
meyerkr@westerville.k12.oh.us

Kristy (Shanbrom) Meyer was born and raised in Westerville and graduated from Westerville North high school. Kristy and her husband, Chase, moved back to Westerville to raise their daughter and son, who are attending Westerville City Schools.

Kristy’s civic engagement includes being a member of Wilder Elementary’s Equity Team, founder of Sunbury Woods Neighborhood Watch, Friends of Columbus Metro Parks, and a member of several parent-teacher organizations. She is excited to join the Westerville City School Board and give back to the community that provided so much opportunity for her.

Kristy obtained her Bachelor's of Science from Heidelberg University in Environmental Biology and Business Administration and her Master’s of Science from James Cook University in Queensland, Australia in Environmental Biology. Kristy is the Director of Sustainability at Smart Columbus. As the Director of Sustainability, she works to anticipate and advance what is new and next at the intersection of technology, the environment, and community good.

Term expires: 12/31/2025

Louise Valentine

Louise Valentine
Title: Board Member
ValentineL@westerville.k12.oh.us

Louise Valentine has lived in Genoa Township for more than 10 years with her husband, Scott, and twin boys, Anthony and Nicholas, who attend Westerville City Schools. Louise grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduated from Elyria High School, and attended The Ohio State University, from which she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Consumer Sciences. She spent more than 12 year in quality assurance and consumer testing roles for two major retail brands here in the area and has called Central Ohio home for more than 20 years.

In 2017, Louise became involved in civics and advocacy, ultimately running twice for state legislative seats on platforms advocating pro-public education policies and initiatives, including full and fair state funding for public schools. After narrowly losing her 2018 State Senate race, she joined LEAD Ohio as the Deputy Director, designing and facilitating training programs and educational support for emerging progressive leaders around the state. Louise was promoted to Executive Director of LEAD Ohio in January of 2023 and now manages a team of five full time associates.

When encouraged to run for Westerville School Board, Louise decided to take on the challenge because of her strong belief in the power of public education to improve the lives of students and the community writ large. She is proud to now serve the district and collaborate for positive change in this capacity. When not at her full-time job or managing the daily life of a family of four, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, playing piano, watching Buckeyes sports, and snuggling with her two Shiba Inu fur-babies (Jun and Nikko).

Term Expire: 12/31/27

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Priorities of the Strategic Plan

Priority 1: Safe & Inclusive Environments

WCS Staff are trusted adults who develop and provide spaces that are physically and mentally safe, values diversity, and student authenticity. As a result, students are seen, heard, celebrated and are able to thrive, grow, and take risks.

Objective 1.1				Promote the development of the whole child and cultivate relationships among students, staff, families, and the community.



Objective 1.2				Create accessible learning environments to ensure every student feels empowered and experiences a sense of belonging through a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.



Objective 1.3				Develop and implement clear and consistent two-way communication systems in accessible formats to inform and engage internal and external members of the school community.



Objective 1.4				Implement recruiting, hiring, and retention practices to secure a highquality staff that is more reflective of the diversity of our students.



Objective 1.5				Implement a comprehensive system of support for employees to include training, mentorship, clear communication of expectations, and opportunities for collaboration and leadership.



Objective 1.6				Establish clear standards and metrics to evaluate safety, functionality, inclusivity, and quality assurance protocols within our learning and working environments.

Priority 2: Student-Centered Learning

WCS Staff facilitate student learning focused on the individual and collective needs of students, shared responsibility for learning and alignment to grade level standards while creating opportunities for student voice, choice, and interests. Student-centered learning results in empowering students to be contributors of ideas, solutions, and and talents in their local and global communities.

Objective 2.1				Implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Reference website: www.sst11.org/MTSS.aspx



Objective 2.2				Create family and community engagement opportunities to enhance learning experiences for our students and encourage a sense of belonging and unity.



Objective 2.3				Provide ongoing professional development for all staff focused on culturally responsive practices that promote student achievement, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Priority 3: Clear Evidence & Application of Learning

WCS Staff provide students various opportunities and options to demonstrate growth, understanding, and mastery of the grade level standards through regular formative and summative feedback and help students connect that learning to their future path through and beyond PreK-12 education.

Objective 3.1				Provide all students opportunities to demonstrate the application of critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, and collaboration through learning experiences relevant to the demands of the modern workforce.



Objective 3.2				Provide all students with choices in a variety of future pathways and options to demonstrate mastery of grade-level standards.



Objective 3.3				Develop processes to evaluate the effectiveness of programming and resource allocation, prioritizing impact on student learning.

Priority 4: Manage Resources Responsibly to Support the Educational Framework

WCS Staff are dedicated to advancing the Educational Framework through strategic initiatives and sound financial practices. Our efforts will promote financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability while aligning with educational goals, community expectations, regulatory requirements, and sustainability principles.

Objective 4.1				Develop and integrate technology systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to showcase the effectiveness of district initiatives.



Objective 4.2				Utilize a comprehensive resource allocation framework that aligns budgetary decisions with the district’s values and strategic priorities.



Objective 4.3				Promote financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability to ensure all financial activities support the district’s mission and strategic goals.



Objective 4.4				Ensure the district remains responsive and resilient to changing demographics, technology, educational needs, and resource availability.



Objective 4.5				Align the Facilities Master Plan with educational goals, community expectations, regulatory requirements, and sustainability principles while addressing the school district’s current and future needs and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Board of Education

Board Members

Mrs. Jennifer Aultman

Mrs. Tracy Davidson

Anisa Liban

Mrs. Kristina Meyer

Louise Valentine

Priorities of the Strategic Plan

Priority 1: Safe & Inclusive Environments

Objective 1.1

Objective 1.2

Objective 1.3

Objective 1.4

Objective 1.5

Objective 1.6

Priority 2: Student-Centered Learning

Objective 2.1

Objective 2.2

Objective 2.3

Priority 3: Clear Evidence & Application of Learning

Objective 3.1

Objective 3.2

Objective 3.3

Priority 4: Manage Resources Responsibly to Support the Educational Framework

Objective 4.1

Objective 4.2

Objective 4.3

Objective 4.4

Objective 4.5

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