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Analysis of the data
generated from two major studies (the educational adequacy study and the
engineering study) and the community engagement responses revealed a
number of major findings. The Long-range Facilities Planning Committee's
executive summary
As a result of the findings and recommendations of the Long-range Facilities Planning Committee, the Columbia Board of Education decided to put before voters three bond issues to cover the construction of a new elementary school and a new comprehensive high school. The first bond issue of $60 million was approved by Columbia voters in April 2007; additional bond issues of $60 million each will be presented to voters in April 2011 and April 2013. The school district has engaged the services of DLR Group, an architectural and engineering firm, and Custom Energy, an energy services company, to oversee the construction of the two new schools. Four committees will also be involved in planning for the new schools--the High School Construction Steering Committee, the Elementary School Construction Steering Committee, and two Enrollment Planning Committees (one for planning the enrollment of the elementary school and one for planning the high school enrollment). In addition, a High School Site Evaluation Committee will review land proposals for the location of the new high school. Questions? E-mail CPS Communications or contact committee chairs |
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Elementary school timeline Last updated 6/22/07 |
New elementary school attendance areas
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the Board of Education 5/12/08): - Current map - Future map - Future boundary descriptions |
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Elementary School Naming Committee Columbia Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve on the naming committee for the new elementary school. The committee will be responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Education on a name for the new school. Volunteers must be able to meet on October 22 at 5:00 p.m. and October 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the district's administration building, 1818 West Worley Street. Volunteers should also not be related to an individual whose name is being considered or have submitted a name for consideration. If interested, please submit your name, contact information, and a brief paragraph as to why you are interested in this committee to cpscomm@columbia.k12.mo.us. You may also call (573) 214-3960. Naming Suggestions Columbia Public Schools is currently accepting naming suggestions for the new elementary school being built on Arbor Pointe Parkway. The school is scheduled to open in the 2009-10 school year. Names are expected to be recommended to the Board of Education at its regular meeting on November 10. Submissions should be no more than two typed pages, but can include additional photos or newspaper clippings. Naming proposals can be submitted to Dr. Jack Jensen, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education, at 1818 West Worley Street, Columbia, MO, 65203, or via e-mail at jjensen@columbia.k12.mo.us. The deadline for submissions is October 20. |
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Elementary Construction Steering Committee The Elementary Construction Steering Committee is charged with ensuring learning and activity spaces at the new elementary school are appropriate in order to maximize teaching and learning, now and in the future. The committee will make recommendations to the Board of Education on the design of the new school. The committee will also work within the construction parameters identified by the architectural firm selected to manage the construction project.Committee Members
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Elementary Enrollment Planning Committee This committee is responsible for recommending enrollment boundary changes to the Board of Education in order to incorporate a new elementary school into the Columbia Public School District. The committee will evaluate current and projected elementary school enrollment, non-contiguous boundaries, bus transportation information, community plans for subdivision growth, road development, and student ability to safely walk to school. The goal is to recommend boundary changes that result in reduced overcrowding in current elementary schools and school enrollments that reflect the composition of the Columbia community. The committee will also recommend a transfer policy for student impacted by the addition of the new elementary school and boundary changes. Committee Members
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Elementary Construction Steering Committee Kickoff meeting 6/22/07 Committee meeting 8/10/07 |
High School Construction Steering
Committee Kickoff meeting 6/22/07 Committee meeting 11/19/07 Committee meetings 12/13/07 and 12/14/07 High school construction update 3/7/08 |
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Elementary Enrollment Planning Committee Committee meeting 9/11/07 Committee meeting 9/25/07 Committee meeting 11/13/07 Committee meeting 11/27/07 Committee meeting 12/18/07 Committee meeting 1/8/08 Committee meeting 1/15/08 Committee meeting 1/22/08 |
Secondary Enrollment Planning
Committee Committee meeting 9/11/08 Committee meeting 9/25/08 Ninth Grade Transition Committee Kickoff meeting 11/13/08 Committee meeting 11/13/08 Intermediate Steering Committee Kickoff meeting 11/13/08 |
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High School Site Evaluation Committee Committee meeting 9/18/07 Committee meeting 10/9/07 |
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Columbia Public Schools Appoints High
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