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School Board Meeting September 23rd, 2025

Columbia Heights School DistrictWednesday, September 24, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Consent agenda (personnel report, employee handbook, board minutes)

Reports from board members

Language Access Plan

Insurance renewal (property, liability, cyber)

2025 payable 2026 preliminary levy

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Jessica · Seconded by Michelle

Accept the consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Michelle · Seconded by Julie

Approve the language access plan

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Laura · Seconded by Julie

Approve the renewal of the property and liability insurance package

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Jessica · Seconded by Julie

Notable Quotes (3)

we can't just tell the community that the MCA has shortcomings and that's the end, right?

— Jessica
Student AssessmentsDiscussing the communication of test results to the community.

Today is white lie day.

— Atanad
HomecomingDescribing the homecoming spirit week theme.

it's a 3.3% roughly increase is very good.

— Director Henkins
Insurance RenewalDescribing the district's insurance renewal rates.

People (7)

GranleyBoard Member

Participated in role call and voted on motions.

JessicaBoard Member

Reported on community engagement, including cooking classes, Pride events, and PTO meetings.

1 quote

“we can't just tell the community that the MCA has shortcomings and that's the end, right?”

Discussion on student assessment communications.

MichelleBoard Member

Reported on board work sessions.

Superintendent Stick/DembeckSuperintendent

Provided administrative updates and coordination for board packets.

AtanadStudent School Board Rep

Reported on homecoming, spirit days, and student community events.

1 quote

“Today is white lie day.”

Explaining the school's homecoming spirit theme.

Director HenkinsDirector

Presented insurance renewals and preliminary levy data.

1 quote

“it's a 3.3% roughly increase is very good.”

Commenting on the property liability insurance renewal.

LauraBoard Member

Reported on Metro Heights Academy and training sessions.

Places Mentioned

Columbia Heights Public SchoolsColumbia Heights High SchoolHighland PlaygroundSuperintendent's Conference RoomCommunity RoomMetro Heights AcademyFamily Center

Events & Meetings (10)

  • September 23, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
  • September 22-26, 2025 - Homecoming Week
  • September 26, 2025 - Homecoming football game
  • October 6, 2025 - Compensatory task force meeting
  • October 8, 2025 - Cooking class at high school
  • October 10, 2025 - Flex learning day
  • October 14, 2025 - Policy subcommittee (4:15 PM)
  • October 14, 2025 - Community engagement subcommittee (5:00 PM)
  • October 14, 2025 - Regular board meeting (6:00 PM)
  • October 21, 2025 - Work session (5:30 PM)
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