Columbus Independent School District public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District Board will review the 2026-2027 school calendar and financial reports. The board may take action on the district's investment policy and the external audit report for 2024-2025.
- Approval of expenditures exceeding $50,000
- Resolution affirming Investment Policy and designating Investment Officers
- Approval of External Audit Report for 2024-2025
- Review of 2026-2027 School Calendar
- Closed session regarding employee appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public comment, district reports, and several action items such as financial approvals, health advisory council membership, and compliance with state laws.
- Approve expenditures exceeding $50,000
- Approve the Educator Early Resignation Incentive Plan Resolution
- Approve School Health Advisory Council Membership
- Discuss and possibly approve nomination to Colorado County Appraisal Board of Directors for 2026-2027
- Discuss and possibly act on implementation of HB 3033 regarding Public Information Act nonbusiness days
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive actions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any decided items.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2025. The agenda includes routine procedural items, public comment, financial reports, and discussions on adding a new position and adopting a prayer policy. No major decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion and possible action on approval of a new position (FTE) in Columbus ISD
- Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a resolution adopting a policy requiring a period of prayer as proposed in Texas Education Code 25.0823
- Approval of budget amendments and expenditures exceeding $50,000
- Public meeting to discuss Columbus ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
- Consideration of action on employee-related matters and a Level III grievance appeal
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a confirmation that minutes were approved, but provides no details on the meeting's content.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in a special session to deliberate and consider action on employee matters. These items will be discussed in a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
The provided minutes for the September 25, 2025 Special Meeting contain no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a header.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The agenda includes routine procedural items, financial and campus reports, and several votes on contracts and staffing decisions. No major policy changes or public hearings are listed.
- Approve expenditures exceeding $50,000
- Vote on Single Audit Engagement Letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP
- Discuss and possibly approve results from RFP submittals
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 T-Tess Appraisers
- Review and possibly revise the District of Innovation Plan
The provided document contains only a title page and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or discussions.
Public Hearing
The Columbus Independent School District will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Budget and proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting.
Special Meeting
The Board will consider the adoption of the 2025-2026 school year budget and the tax rate ordinance for the same period. Members will also discuss a final budget amendment for the 2024-2025 school year and revisions to the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Final budget amendment for 2024-2025 school year
- Adoption of 2025-2026 school year budget
- Ordinance adopting the tax rate for 2025-2026
- Revisions to the 2025-2026 compensation plan
The provided minutes for the August 25, 2025, special meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and boilerplate text.
Budget Workshop
The Columbus Independent School District will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 budget
The provided minutes for the August 11, 2025, Budget Workshop do not record any substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions. The document contains only administrative and system maintenance information.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District Board will discuss setting a date for a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes reviews of district facilities and various contract approvals.
- Approval of adult meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year
- Review of expenditures exceeding $50,000
- Proposed agreement for the purchase of attendance credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Approval of Colorado County Appraisal District contract
- Dedication of space for the Columbus Athletic Hall of Honor Room
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the August 11, 2025, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Columbus Independent School District Board will consider the 2025-2026 compensation plan and the superintendent's salary. The meeting also includes discussions on student wireless device policies and tax rate calculations.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Superintendent Salary
- Expenditures in excess of $50,000
- Policy concerning student use of personal wireless communication devices
- Designation of an officer to calculate No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates
The provided record contains no details of discussions, motions, or votes. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Budget Workshop
The board will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 budget
The provided minutes for the July 15, 2025, Budget Workshop contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.