Columbia Heights School District — Transcript

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Student Achievement and Recognition (Speech Tournament)

Legislative Advocacy for Compensatory Aid

ITRA Teacher Apprentice Program Success

Junior Achievement Programs Engagement

Community Engagement and School Events

Scholarship Ceremony and Student Support

District Support for Community Post-Surge

916 Programs and Board Member Tours

Votes (1)

Approval of Preliminary Federal ESSA Grants for FY27

Passed Unanimously

Dissent: None

Moved by Michelle [36:10] · Seconded by Jessica [36:20]

The board sought approval for the preliminary ESSA grant allocations for Fiscal Year 2027. A question was raised regarding any changes to the numbers since the last presentation, with clarification provided that allocations remained unchanged and any future adjustments would only be an increase. Board members noted that a detailed slideshow on the item was available online.

Notable Quotes (2)

There has been no changes to the allocations. The final allocation will be given usually in October, November time. So, at that point, there could be a change.
— Director Tuckerrell [37:05]

Approval of Preliminary Federal ESSA Grants for FY27

Chair Grand, I just you you noted that we had discussion at the last meeting about this, which is true. Um but if anyone is interested in more detail about this action item, there's a slideshow that we were presented with um that is available um online.
— Jessica [37:35]

Approval of Preliminary Federal ESSA Grants for FY27