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Oct 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Columbia CUSD4 Board of Education Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several key topics including a review of FOIA requests received since the previous meeting, a financial update regarding revenue and expenditures for operational funds, and personnel matters involving coaching staff resignations and assignments. Additionally, a presentation on student achievement data for state assessments was conducted, highlighting performance in English Language Arts, math, and science. The meeting also included a superintendent's report featuring a board member recognition award from the Illinois Association of School Boards.
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The board conducted a public budget hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reviewing revenue sources, capital projects, operating funds, and expenditures. Following the hearing, the board convened for its regular meeting, which included FOIA request updates, personnel items such as resignations and new hires, and administrative reports. Principals presented benchmarking data from Eagle View and discussed upcoming MAP testing for students. The meeting concluded with discussions on school operations and facility improvements.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cusd4 School Board School Board Summary
The board reviewed the district's financial position, including revenue and expenditure projections, operating fund balances, and capital outlay projects. Reports included updates on literacy and math benchmark data, district communication efforts, and school events. Key action items approved included the FY27 budget, an agreement for an upcoming Orlando trip for the marching band and choir, policy updates from PRESS Issue 122, and a permanent waterline easement for the City of Columbia. Additionally, the board approved several employment contracts and salary adjustments for the 2026-2029 and 2026-2027 periods during an executive session.
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Columbia CUSD4 Board Of Education Board Meeting
The meeting featured several public comments concerning the establishment of a middle school cross-country club, the status of teacher contract negotiations, the necessity for improved sub pay, and requests for greater transparency in board policy decisions. The board reviewed correspondence regarding these issues, processed a consent agenda including various personnel resignations and new hiring, finalized extracurricular coaching assignments, and received a presentation regarding a recent student trip to Europe.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
