James Cherrington

This document presents the Columbia School District's budget for the 2002-03 fiscal year. It details projected expenditures across various programs including elementary, middle/junior high, senior high, special education, gifted, and vocational instruction, as well as administrative, pupil, instructional, business, maintenance, and transportation services. The budget also outlines expected revenues from local, state, and federal sources, and covers special funded programs such as debt services and capital projects, providing a comprehensive financial plan and comparative historical data.

This Long-Range Facility and Bond Plan for Columbia Public Schools outlines a series of bond issues and corresponding facility projects from 2016 to 2028. Key initiatives include the construction of new schools (e.g., John Warner Middle School, new elementary school in Southwest Columbia), additions and renovations to existing facilities (e.g., Rock Bridge Elementary, Jefferson Middle, Russell Boulevard, CACC South), and investments in safety, security, accessibility, technology infrastructure, and critical facility maintenance. The plan also addresses managing attendance area changes to accommodate growth and ensure modern instructional spaces.

This document serves as the High School Course Catalog and College/Career Planning Guide for the Columbia Public School District, outlining programs and courses offered at high school campuses. It provides essential information for students and families to develop individualized four-year plans aligned with post-graduation and career goals. The catalog details comprehensive course offerings across various subjects, explains graduation requirements, and highlights opportunities for college credit. The district's vision is to be the best in the state, committed to providing an excellent education for all students, underpinned by values of trust, integrity, transparency, collaboration, empathy, and grace.

This strategic plan outlines Columbia Public Schools' comprehensive approach to addressing chronic absenteeism. The primary goal is to reduce the percentage of chronically absent students to less than 10% by the 2026-27 school year. Key focus areas include implementing a district-wide attendance campaign, establishing school-level improvement plans, and addressing barriers such as transportation and access to health services. The plan emphasizes incentives, data-driven monitoring, and consistent communication strategies targeting students, families, and staff. Intended outcomes include increased student achievement, improved state test scores, a higher graduation rate, and enhanced overall district performance.

The 2022-2027 Continuous School Improvement Plan for Boone County Schools aims to establish the institution as the best school district in the state by providing an excellent education for all students. The plan is structured around key pillars: "Get Them to School" (focused on student attendance), "Innovation" (addressing out-of-school suspensions and teacher retention), and "Achievement" (improving student academic proficiency). Specific goals include increasing student attendance to 90% by 2026-2027, decreasing out-of-school suspensions by 50% by 2026-2027, increasing teacher retention to 90% by 2026-2027, and enhancing student proficiency in Communication Arts and Mathematics by 3% annually starting 2023-2024. The plan also emphasizes fiscal responsibility, facility maintenance, and fostering a supportive learning environment.