Data Governance Committee: Introduction and Overview September 2015

Mission Promote release of high-quality, actionable information to Ohio’s education stakeholders by ensuring: Alignment between department’s data use and Ohio’s K-12 strategic plan; Accuracy and completeness of data reported by Ohio’s educating entities; Integrity, relevance and accuracy of calculations and reports generated by the department; and Coordinated data release and communications processes.

Guiding Principles: Data Integrity Impact on students’ opportunities and experiences Responsibility shared across centers and offices Established throughout the data quality life cycle, including during the definition, collection, maintenance, internal use and public reporting of data

Committee Membership NameTitle Chris Woolard (Chairperson) Senior Executive Director, Center for Accountability and Continuous Improvement Heather Boughton (Chairperson)Director, Office of Data Quality Jimmy SheppardChief of Staff Lonny Rivera Associate Superintendent, Division of Accountability and Quality Schools Jennifer FelkerAssociate Superintendent, Division of Learning Stephanie SiddensSenior Executive Director, Center for Curriculum and Assessment Julia SimmererSenior Executive Director, Center for the Teaching Profession Steve Gratz Senior Executive Director, Center for the Student Support and Education Options Jessica VoltoliniDirector, Policy and Legislative Affairs Aaron RauschDirector, Budget and School Funding Michael SponhourExecutive Director, Communications and Outreach Diane LeaseChief Legal Counsel Beth JuilleratChief Information Officer Michael CarmackChief Technology Officer Matthew DanzusoDirector, Office of Data Management David EhleDirector, EMIS Eben DowellData and Policy Analyst, Office of Data Quality

Key Influences on New Governance Processes IT Governance Committee Report Card Steering Committee Release Management Processes External Data Request Processes Data Management Best Practices

Awareness, collaboration and coordination 1 Scope of Responsibilities

Data Issue Escalation 2 Scope of Responsibilities

Review of new initiatives 3 Scope of Responsibilities

Review of existing initiatives 4 Scope of Responsibilities

Data quality and integrity go beyond the quality of the underlying, raw data Alignment with Ohio’s Education Priorities Intersection with Other Program Offices/Projects Impact of Outcomes Source of Requirements Timeline and Critical Dates Release and Communications Plan Quality Assurance Processes Business Rule Integrity Documentation for Range of Stakeholders Vetting ProcessAnticipated AudiencesStaffing Plan