May 11, 2026Board meeting
Columbia Public Schools Board of Education Regular Session
The board meeting featured special recognitions for student and staff accomplishments in various academic and professional programs. The board reviewed updates from the Superintendent and the Board President, including financial reports and professional development plans. Significant action items included the establishment of board committees, approval of new staffing positions, ratification of the superintendent's contract, and the adoption of district policies concerning board meetings, inventory management, professional staff leave, and student bullying. Additionally, the board approved numerous business transactions, facility construction agreements, and technology service contracts.