Columbus Independent School District, TX

Public Hearing

The Columbus ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes a call to order, the budget and tax rate presentation by Jennifer Demers, and adjournment. No specific dollar figures or rates are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 school year budget
• Proposed tax rate for 2026-2027 presented by Jennifer Demers

Special Meeting

The Columbus ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the final budget amendment for 2025-2026, adopt the 2026-2027 school year budget, and set the tax rate for 2026-2027. The board will consider the no-new-revenue tax rate, voter-approval tax rate, and a proposed interest and sinking rate for debt service that exceeds the minimum required. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with sign-in required 30 minutes before the meeting.

• Final budget amendment for 2025-2026 school year
• Adoption of 2026-2027 school year budget
• Consideration of no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate
• Approval of proposed interest and sinking rate for debt service exceeding minimum
• Ordinance adopting the tax rate for 2026-2027

Budget Workshop

The Columbus Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes a call to order, discussion led by Jennifer Demers, and adjournment. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget

Regular Meeting

The Columbus ISD Board will discuss and possibly approve a notice and date for a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate. They will also consider an agreement to purchase attendance credits and delegate authority to the superintendent, approve a contract with the Colorado County Appraisal District, and approve an audit engagement letter for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, expenditures over $50,000, budget amendments, and revisions to the 2026-2027 school calendar. The board will then enter closed session to discuss employee matters and a Level III grievance appeal.

• Discussion and possible action to approve notice and set date for public hearing on 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate
• Consideration of agreement to purchase attendance credit (Option 3) and delegate authority to superintendent
• Discussion and possible action on Colorado County Appraisal District contract
• Approval of single audit engagement letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Closed session to discuss employee matters and Level III grievance appeal of Jacqueline Beane

Budget Workshop

The board will meet to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 Budget

The Columbus Independent School District Board held a Budget Workshop on July 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The minutes from this workshop were formally approved. No other substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the minutes of the July 27, 2026 Budget Workshop.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District Board will review financial reports, cafeteria pricing, and budget amendments. The board may also take action to designate an officer to calculate the No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates.

• Designation of an officer to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates
• Approval of budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year
• Review of expenditures exceeding $50,000
• Approval of Liability, Privacy and Information Security Property Insurance Coverage
• Approval of 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar

The Columbus Independent School District board held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, at 6:10 PM. The minutes from this meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the minutes of the July 27, 2026 regular meeting.

Budget Workshop

The board will meet to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. This is a workshop focused on financial planning for the upcoming school year.

• Discussion of the 2026-2027 budget

The Columbus ISD board convened a budget workshop on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The minutes indicate the meeting was a workshop, and no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the provided text. The document appears to be a system-generated page with no detailed minutes content.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will meet on June 8, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve updates to its investment policy, employee-related resolutions, and closed-session personnel matters. The agenda includes routine procedural items and no substantive policy changes beyond the listed resolutions.

• Approval of Resolution Affirming the Investment Policy and Designating Investment Officers
• Approval of Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives
• Expenditures in excess of $50,000
• Consider Action to Approve Administrator Contract
• Consider Action on Level III Grievance Appeal - Amanda Hopkins

The minutes for the June 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Columbus Independent School District board contain only procedural and system-related information, with no record of any decisions, approvals, or votes. The document primarily consists of technical notices about the BoardBook platform and a reference to the meeting minutes being approved, but no substantive actions are detailed.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to close session and then vote on approving a new superintendent and designating the current superintendent as emeritus. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of offer to employ new superintendent
• Approval of designation of superintendent emeritus

The provided document is a system page for the May 14, 2026, Special Meeting. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold its regular May 11, 2026 meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, and take action on the 2026–27 compensation plan, safety audit report, and E-Rate vendor selection. No major policy decisions appear on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Swear in newly elected board members
• Vote on the 2026–27 compensation plan
• Select E-Rate vendor for 2026–27 ($ amount not specified)
• Discuss district safety audit report summary
• Ratify certification of instructional materials survey for 2026–27

The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for approved minutes without the actual content.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to select a finalist for the superintendent position. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Select superintendent finalist

The provided minutes for the April 22, 2026 special meeting contain no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any board actions.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act rules to interview superintendent applicants and discuss their qualifications. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session for Board Interviews Superintendent Applicant with Spouse
• Closed session for Board Discusses Superintendent Applicants

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session under Texas law to interview a superintendent applicant and their spouse. No public business will be conducted.

• Closed session authorized under Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
• Board to interview superintendent applicant with spouse

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026. The agenda includes routine procedural items, communications, and a closed session to discuss employee-related matters under Texas law. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred, but no substantive actions were documented.

Budget Workshop

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Jennifer Demers is listed as the presenter for the budget discussion. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting.

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any budget actions.

Special Meeting

The Board will hold a closed session to interview and discuss applicants for the superintendent position. Following the closed session, the Board will consider action to approve the number of applicants to be interviewed.

• Interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
• Approval of the number of applicants to be interviewed

The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, motions, or votes. The document consists of system navigation menus and a notice that minutes were approved, but no specific actions are listed.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session under Texas law to interview and discuss superintendent applicants. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session for Board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants under Texas Open Meetings Act

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter closed session under Texas law to interview and discuss superintendent applicants. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session for Board Interview and Discussion of Superintendent Applicants under Texas Open Meetings Act

The provided minutes for the March 30, 2026, special meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process with TASB Consultants and consider action on closed session items. The board will also vote on the number of applicants to interview for the superintendent position.

• Discussion with TASB Consultants on superintendent search process
• Closed session to discuss superintendent applications
• Vote to approve number of applicants to be interviewed

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus ISD Board of Trustees will review a demographic study and a 2026-2027 staffing study. The board will also consider approving the order of cancellation and certification of unopposed candidates for the May 2, 2026 election. Additionally, the board will discuss personnel contracts for the 2026-2027 school year in closed session.

• Certification of unopposed candidates for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Election
• Review of Columbus ISD Demographic Study
• 2026-2027 Staffing Study
• Approval of expenditures in excess of $50,000
• Approval of recommended contracts for 2026-2027 teachers, counselors, and administrators

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the March 23, 2026, meeting.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss the renovation of the CTE Building.

• Discussion regarding renovation of the CTE Building

The provided minutes for the February 23, 2026 Special Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken by the board.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025 preliminary property value study and flooring for the CTE Project. They will also consider actions regarding employee pay during weather emergencies and the upcoming school board election.

• Order of Election for School Board Trustee Election on May 2, 2026
• Resolution regarding employee pay during weather emergencies
• Expenditures in excess of $50,000
• Preliminary Property Value Study for 2025
• Review of TASB Staffing Study

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a confirmation that minutes were approved, but provides no details on the meeting's proceedings.

Special Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process and the associated schedule calendar with consultants from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

• Discussion with TASB consultants regarding superintendent search process and schedule calendar

The provided document contains no record of actions, motions, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Regular Meeting

The Columbus Independent School District Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2026-2027 school calendar. The meeting also includes presentations of school report cards and reports on budget development and spring fundraisers.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Approval of expenditures in excess of $50,000
• Presentation of school report cards
• Report on 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar
• Approval of 1st Quarter Investment Report

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a reference to approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.