Columbia Community Unit School District 4
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- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Columbia, IL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Columbia Community Unit School District 4.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbia
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,904
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1710740
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Eagle
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
255.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbia Community Unit School District 4
The board conducted a public budget hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reviewing revenue sources, capital projects, operating funds, and expenditures. Following the hearing, the board convened for its regular meeting, which included FOIA request updates, personnel items such as resignations and new hires, and administrative reports. Principals presented benchmarking data from Eagle View and discussed upcoming MAP testing for students. The meeting concluded with discussions on school operations and facility improvements.
The board reviewed the district's financial position, including revenue and expenditure projections, operating fund balances, and capital outlay projects. Reports included updates on literacy and math benchmark data, district communication efforts, and school events. Key action items approved included the FY27 budget, an agreement for an upcoming Orlando trip for the marching band and choir, policy updates from PRESS Issue 122, and a permanent waterline easement for the City of Columbia. Additionally, the board approved several employment contracts and salary adjustments for the 2026-2029 and 2026-2027 periods during an executive session.
The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of administrative, operational, and financial approvals. Key agenda items included the adoption of the 2026-2027 school budget, establishing a date for the budget hearing, approving the fuel bid for the school year, and increasing substitute teacher and staff pay rates. The board also formalized various agreements, including an MOU for a middle school cross country coach, an intergovernmental agreement for an EMR class, and stipend positions for coaching and sponsorship. Furthermore, the meeting addressed updates to coaching job descriptions and the first reading of board policies. Facility updates were provided regarding the CMS ADA sidewalk project and the successful completion of renovations at Columbia High School in preparation for the new school year.
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