Stop Press - CPS recognized as District of Distinction

The Columbia Board of Education has called a special election for Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The $30,000,000 no-tax-increase bond issue would allow for the purchase of land for a new middle school, design of a new middle school, expansion of an elementary school, expansion of kitchens, facility needs, roofs, equity for athletic facilities at middle schools, & technology infrastructure.

The Board of Education is also proposing a 65-cent increase in the tax levy. It would allow for the elimination of planned deficit spending, continuation of current operations, operation of new buildings, programs directed at student success (AP coursework, Career Center courses, English Language Learners services, & AVID elective classes), & recruitment & retention of high quality employees.

The bond issue & tax levy proposal involved community engagement and the work of the Columbia Board of Education, including two Board committees, the Finance Committee & the Long-range Facilities Planning Committee.

More information available here http://www.cpsk12.org/Page/12418

Many CPS buildings are ageing	Federal funding to CPS has decreased
CPS takes care of all students in our community including 184 homeless kids	Previous bond issue funds have been used wisely to keep promise made to reduce trailer classrooms

Columbia Public Schools has received national recognition as a District of Distinction by District Administration magazine for its efforts related to student achievement.  The recognition honors school districts that are leading the way with new ideas that work. Columbia Public Schools was selected for its work to improve student outcomes, streamline operations and meet the needs of our community.
http://www.districtadministration.com/dod/awards/Achievement-Enrichment-Opportunity - Information on Columbia’s recognition

www.prweb.com/releases/2016/02/prweb13228330.htm - District Administration Press Release