Columbus Community School District

Notice of Special Public Meeting Columbus Community School District You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet: June 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738 At that meeting, the tentative agenda is as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Agenda – Action 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements 5. Personnel – Action 6. Adjournment Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until another meeting.

Join the Columbus Wildcats Softball team on Saturday at the West Branch Tournament. All tickets must be purchased in advance or at the gate with a credit/debit card. Here is the link https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2024111103504620746ae3ff9cd0848/checkout Location- The West Branch field is located in front of the High School at 900 W Main Street, West Branch, IA 52358

Thursday's softball games at Columbus will be a Tripleheader. JH will start the contests at 3 PM, with JV playing at approximately 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity at 7 PM.

Tuesday's home JH softball game with Central Lee has been canceled. The JV and Varsity Softball Doubleheader at Central Lee has also been canceled.

A huge THANK YOU to Hills Bank and their customers who participate in the Classroom Cash program! 🙌 These funds help enhance educational experiences across our District — from classroom resources to special programs that make learning even more impactful. 💡📚

Notice of Public Meeting Columbus Community School District You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet May 27, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738 This meeting will be open to the public. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of the Agenda – Action 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements This is the time for public comment. Should you wish to address the board about an agenda item, this is the time to do so. If you choose to address the board tonight, we ask that you keep your comments under 3 minutes. If you have an item to discuss, that is not agenda related, please follow board policy and contact the board secretary to have your topic placed on next month’s agenda. 5. Citizen’s Comments – Information 6. Presentations OPN Architects facilities assessment – Nick Duffy 7. Consider approval of Consent Agenda – Action a. Financial Report b. Minutes c. Bills d. Personnel e. Fundraisers 8. Administrative Reports – Information 9. Board Reports – Information 10. Unfinished Business a. Consider increase in activity passes price – Action. 11. New Business a. b. c. d. e. f. Consider renewal of 28E agreement for transportation director with L-M CSD - Action. Consider approval to authorize the district to join the Storm Protection Fund – Action. Consider approval of the fixed asset inventory services proposal – Action. Consider approval of 25/26 bread bids – Action. Consider approval of school vehicle use and out of state travel - Action. Pool admissions for the 2025 season - Information 12. Adjournment – action. Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until another meeting. (Board Policy 213)

It's time! 2025 Wildcat Basketball Camp When: May 28/29/30 Where: Columbus High School Practice Gym Who: Girls –Entering Grades 8-12 for school year 2025-2026 8:00 am-10:00 am Girls –Entering Grades 4-7 for school year 2025-2026 10:30 am-12:00 pm

State Regional Play opens tonight at 7 PM. To purchase tickets for tonight's Columbus/WMU Girls' Regional Soccer Match at Mediapolis. Follow the link or go to Columbus Bound site. https://www.gobound.com/events/h20250508031032923975c232b839b4f/tickets?buy=true

🌿Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and summer is just around the corner! 🌞While this month is a great reminder, mental health deserves attention every day. Let’s turn awareness into action by breaking the stigma and supporting your child’s emotional well-being year-round. Whether that’s starting therapy this summer, going for a walk, journaling, meditating, or making art—mental health is personal, and every step counts. 💚 Hazel Health’s online therapy program is available to families at no cost all summer long. Sessions are available Monday through Friday from 7am - 7pm local time, with flexible scheduling. Sign up for Hazel Health here: Hazel Health | Sign Up #MentalHealthAwareness #TurnAwarenessIntoAction

The Columbus Community Pool will open on Wednesday, May 28th. The delayed opening is due to forecasted weather, temperatures, and water temperature. We look forward to seeing.

COME JOIN US FOR THE SFSP THIS SUMMER @ ROUNDY MONDAY – THURSDAY JUNE 2ND – 26TH Dates: June 2nd – June 26, 2025 Monday – Thursday, NO FRIDAYS Times: Breakfast 7:30am – 9:00am Lunch 11:00am – 1:00pm Location: Roundy Elementary School, 1210 Colton Street June 2- June 26 THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DELIVERY OF MEALS THIS YEAR. STUDENTS NEED TO COME TO THE SCHOOL TO RECEIVE MEALS Contact: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 or Email: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org Ni thla: June 2nd– June 26, 2025 Nikhatni – Nilini, NINGANI UM LO. Thaithawh ei caac: 7:30 am – 9:00 am Chuncaw ei caan: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm A hmun: Roundy Elementary 1210 Colton Street Tukum cu inn ah pek um lai lo. Sianngak nih sianginn ah mah tein an ei ding mi I lak a si lai. Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 siole Email: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org ah pehtlaih khawh si Fechas: 2 de junio – 26 de junio de 2025 Lunes – Jueves, NO VIERNES Horario: Desayuno 7:30am – 9:00am Almuerzo 11:00am – 1:00pm Ubicación: Escuela Primaria Roundy 1210 Colton Street 2 de junio - 26 de junio ESTE AÑO NO HABRÁ ENTREGA DE COMIDAS. LOS ESTUDIANTES NECESITAN VENIR A LA ESCUELA PARA RECIBIR COMIDAS Contacto: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 o Correo electrónico: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org Dates : du 2 au 26 juin 2025 Lundi – Jeudi, PAS VENDREDI Horaires : Petit-déjeuner 7h30 - 9h00 Déjeuner 11h00 – 13h00 Lieu : École primaire Roundy 1210 Colton Street Du 2 au 26 juin IL N’Y AURA PAS DE LIVRAISON DE REPAS CETTE ANNÉE. LES ÉLÈVES DOIVENT VENIR À L’ÉCOLE POUR RECEVOIR LES REPAS Personne-ressource : Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 poste : 9092 ou Courriel : tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org Dat: Jen 2nd – 26 jen 2025 Lendi - Jedi, PA GEN VANDREDI Fwa: Manje maten 7:30am - 9:00am Manje midi 11:00am – 1:00am Kote: Lekòl Elemantè Wonn 1210 Colton Street 2- Jen 26 PA PWAL GENYEN OKENN LIVREZON MANJE ANE SA A. ELÈV YO BEZWEN VINI NAN LEKÒL LA POU RESEVWA MANJE Kontak: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 oswa Imèl: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org Tarehe: Juni 2 - Juni 26, 2025 Jumatatu - Alhamisi, HAKUNA IJUMAA Nyakati: Kiamsha kinywa 7:30am - 9:00am Chakula cha mchana 11:00 asubuhi - 1:00 jioni Mahali: Shule ya Msingi ya Roundy 1210 Street Juni 2- Juni 26 HAKUTAKUWA NA UTOAJI WOWOTE WA CHAKULA MWAKA HUU. WANAFUNZI WANAHITAJI KUJA SHULENI KUPOKEA CHAKULA Wasiliana na: Tammy Mapel 319-728-2911 ext: 9092 au Barua pepe: tamber.mapel@columbuscsd.org

"Spring Concerts: Tuesday, May 20th. J.H. At 6 p.m. And H.S. At 7:30 p.m. - Auditorium" J.H. Band/Choir - 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. Call time) Band wear all black (concert attire - no tennis shoes, sweats, t-shirts, crocs, etc.) - Choir in robes (appropriate attire underneath, please). H.S. Band/Choir/Jazz Band/Bella Voce - 7:30 p.m. (7:00 call time) Band wear all black (concert attire - no tennis shoes, sweats, t-shirts, crocs, etc.) - Choir in robes (appropriate attire underneath, please). We wish to present the most professional appearance possible for their semester final/formal concert performance and as uniformed as we can look accomplishes a sense of team pride, camaraderie, and professionalism. Thank you, Parents, for supporting the outfitting expectations. Outfitting is also one of the three graded components of their semester final.

A huge thank you to Tyson employees for their generous $5,000 donation to Autism Awareness and the thoughtful sensory gift bags! Your support makes a big difference for our students at Columbus Community Schools. 💙 #AutismAwareness #ThankYouTyson

Monday's Columbus Softball scrimmage with Holy Trinity has been canceled. Girls will have practice in the 2nd gym from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Notice of Special Public Meeting Columbus Community School District You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet: May 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738 At that meeting, the tentative agenda is as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of Agenda – Action 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements 5. Personnel – Action 6. 7. Consider approval of FY26 tentative agreement with CEA, Pending CEA ratification - Action Consider approval of FY26 non-certified wage increases – Action 8. Adjournment Citizens wishing to address the board on an unlisted agenda item must notify the board secretary no later than four calendar days prior to the board meeting. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, and purpose of the presentation; action desired by the board and give any other pertinent background information. The Board President may not choose to recognize a person to speak who is not a resident of the Columbus Community School District. Citizens wishing to present oral or written petitions to the board may do so at the time they are given to speak. However, the board will only receive the petitions and/or listen to the citizens. The board will take no action directly following the presentation, but rather listen with a concerned attitude. The Board President has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation. If the pressures of business or other circumstances dictate, the Board President may decide to set aside this practice until another meeting.

The online store is open to order state track T-shirts. Here is the link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/columbus_junction_track/shop/home Here are our qualifiers: Bella Forbes: shot put Dakota Aney: 4x200 Lamar Ceant: 110 hurdles, 200, 4x100, shuttle hurdle relay Juan Chairez: 4x100, 4x200 Riley Kaalberg: 100, 4x100, 4x200, shuttle hurdle relay Tyson Kaalberg: 4x200 Johnathan Miranda: shuttle hurdle relay Ty Muniz: 1600, 3200, 4x800 Alex Rees: 110 hurdles, 200, 4x100, shuttle hurdle relay Cade Storm: 4x800 Victor Tovar: 4x800 Ryan Villa: 4x800

Columbus Community Schools invites you to our Spring Concert on May 20th. Junior High will begin the evening at 6 PM, followed by the musical talents of our High school students at 7 PM.

Girls Soccer Regional Bracket: Columbus/WMU at Mediapolis on Wednesday, 5/21 at 7 PM.

Tickets for the Thursday State Qualifying Track Meet at WACO Schools must be purchased online. Go Wildcats!

Boys Soccer starts its conference tournament play tonight at Burlington Notre Dame. Admission is $5. Please park in the North parking lot and enter the school through their athletic entrance. The admissions gate will be down the hallway. Doors open at 4:30, and the match starts at 5 PM.