Columbus Community School District

Good luck to our HS girls wrestling team as they host the Columbus Invitational Tournament!

Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.

You can purchase your tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250306064244969811cadad78e545/checkout

Good luck to our JH boys wrestling team as they travel to Lone Tree for a conference meet!

Matches begin at 4:30 p.m.

Good luck to our JH girls basketball team as they host Lone Tree at Roundy Elementary!

Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.

You can purchase tickets with this link or at the gate with a credit card: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250122045208973890c642c70564f/checkout

Notice of Public Meeting
Columbus Community School District
You are hereby notified that the Board of Education will meet:
November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Columbus Administration Building • 1208 Colton Street • Columbus Junction, IA 52738

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda – Action
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Reading of the Columbus CSD Mission and Vision Statements
5. Citizen’s Comment
6. Consider approval of the consent agenda – Action
a. Financial Report
b. Minutes
c. Bills
d. Personnel
f. Fundraisers
7. Unfinished Business
a. Consider final reading of updated board policies – Action
8. New Business
a. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for a negative special education balance
for the prior year – Action
b. Consider SBRC application - Request for modified supplemental amount for increased open enrollment out -
Action
c. Consider SBRC application – request for modified supplemental amount for English learners instruction beyond
five years – Action
d. Consider approval of early graduation students - Action
e. Consider approval of annual Certification of Cash – Action
f. Review of FY25 Audit exit conference – Information
g. Sale of 2009 Blue Bird School Bus - Information
d. Accept the Abstract of Election – Information
Thank You Presentation
9. Adjournment of 2024/25 Board – Action

Organizational Meeting of the New Board
1. Call to Order
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Oath of Office to New Board Members
Election of the President of the Board – Action
Election of the Vice-President of the Board – Action
Appointment of Board Secretary – Action
Appointment of Board Treasurer – Action
Appoint Legal Counsel – Action
Appoint Newspaper of Record – Action
Appoint Official Depositories – Action
10. Set Maximum Deposit Amounts - Action
11. Committee Appointments – Action
12. Administrative Reports – Information
13. Board Reports – Information
14. New Business
a. Consider snow removal bids – Action
15. 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 secretary will
forward the request to the Board President and Superintendent who may approve the request. 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 229)

Attention CCHS Junior Parents!!
There will be an After Prom organizational meeting on Wedensday, November 19th at the Columbus Junction City Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
¡Atención padres de los estudiantes de penúltimo año de CCHS!
Habrá una reunión organizativa del After Prom el miércoles 19 de noviembre en el Ayuntamiento de Columbus Junction, comenzando a las 7:00 p.m.

Good luck to our JH girls basketball team as they travel to WACO to take on the Warriors!

Games tipoff at 4:30/5:30 p.m.

📚🍎 American Education Week 2025 🍎📚
November 17–21, 2025

This week, we join schools across the nation in celebrating American Education Week—a special time to honor public education and the incredible people who make it possible. From our dedicated teachers and support staff to our amazing students and supportive families, it truly takes a village. 💙

American Education Week reminds us of the importance of strong public schools and the vital role they play in every community. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the needs of our schools and build continued support for the work happening in classrooms every single day.

👉 This week, we encourage you to take a moment to thank a teacher, staff member, or coach. Send a quick email or message, or drop a comment below about a teacher who made a difference in your life. Your words matter more than you know! 💙

Thank you to everyone who contributes to the growth, learning, and success of our Wildcats! 🐾📘

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸

Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country! 💙❤️

📅 Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Roundy Elementary Gym

We warmly welcome all local veterans and their families to join us for this special celebration.
☕️ Refreshments will be served in the Roundy Library starting at 8:15 AM.

Let’s come together as a community to show our gratitude and appreciation for all who have served! 🇺🇸🐾

With the recent government shutdown affecting many families, we want to ensure everyone in our surrounding communities is aware of the local resources available for support. 💙

Link to food resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtyEwwKMwqQvKxOU1C868eTL4GQGx4boCx531z1FU_8/edit?usp=sharing

📊 See the graphic for a quick overview of available food resources.

Together, we’ll continue to take care of one another. 💙

Jr high and high school girl wrestlers there will be a mandatory parents meeting on Thursday, Nov 6th at 7:00p.m.in the lunch room. This will have to do with the fundraising that we ar runniing through the catpac.

🏈 All-District Football Honors! 🏈

Our Columbus Wildcats wrapped up an incredible season, qualifying for the state playoffs as the 3-seed!

Congratulations to our Wildcat football players who earned All-District recognition!

🏆 1st Team Offense
• Lamar Ceant – WR
• Gabe Zuniga – K

🏆 1st Team Defense
• Kason Dopler – E
• Elliot Wessley – LB
• Drew Totemeier – UTIL

🏅 2nd Team Offense
• Tyson Kaalberg – WR
• Fritz Figaro – OL

🏅 2nd Team Defense
• Fritz Massillon – DB
• Rey Resendez – DB

👏 Honorable Mention
• Trevor Phillips – QB
• Ronaldo Villegas – DL
• Antelmo Amigon – OL

Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏

🗳️ Tomorrow is City/School Election Day! 🏫🌟

Your voice matters! The polls will be open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM tomorrow. Be sure to find your polling place and cast your vote! ✅

Your voice and participation matter in our community. 💙

Here is this week's activities calendar! GO WILDCATS!

🏐 All-Conference Honors! 🏐

Our Columbus Wildcats had a historic season, finishing 🥈 2nd in the conference! 🏆

Congratulations to our Wildcat volleyball players who earned All-Conference recognition!

🏆 1st Team
• Kennedy Woepking – Hitter
• Daniela Diaz – Setter
• Zai Par – Utility

🏆 2nd Team
• Jessica Del Rio – Hitter
• Jocelyn Hernandez – Libero

🏆 Honorable Mention
• Mady Payne
• Hailey Wellington

Wildcat Nation is incredibly proud of all of you! 👏

There will be a high school girls' basketball parent meeting on Monday, November 3 at 5 pm in the practice gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Keltner.

🏀 Columbus Youth Sports Basketball Sign-Ups! 🏀

Get ready for basketball season, Wildcats!
📅 Tuesday, October 28th & Thursday, October 30th
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM during Parent/Teacher Conferences
📍 Roundy Elementary

Open to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls and boys interested in joining Columbus Youth Sports basketball.

Come sign up, meet coaches, and get ready for a great season! 💙🐾

As a result of Dr. Volk being on administrative leave, the District will be implementing the Board’s succession of authority policy. According to this policy, the high school principal is next in line to assume the superintendent’s responsibilities.
Effective immediately, High School Principal Paul Kissell will take on the superintendent’s duties that require urgent attention. This arrangement will remain in place until the Board formally appoints an acting superintendent to oversee all responsibilities.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition.
-Columbus Community School Board

📚✨ It’s Book Fair Time at Roundy Elementary! ✨📚

Roundy Elementary will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from October 24–27!

Students will have the chance to shop during their regular library times, and families can visit during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday and Thursday.

Come explore new books, grow your home library, and support our school at the same time! ❤️📖

💙 Hey Wildcat Families! 💙

Did you know it’s National School Bus Safety Week? 🚌

Here are a few fast facts about the big yellow buses that keep our Wildcats rolling safely every day:
✅ School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road, built under dozens of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for rollover protection, crash strength, and seating safety.
✅ More than 223,000 Iowa students ride over 8,500 buses to and from school each day!
✅ Iowa law requires lap-shoulder seat belts on all new school buses ordered after October 2, 2019.
✅ Each Iowa school bus undergoes two required safety inspections per year, checking brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits, with compliance rates near 98% statewide.
✅ The greatest danger isn’t the ride , it’s when the bus is stopped for loading or unloading. Please stay alert in school zones and near bus stops.

🛑 See a bus driver this week?
Give them a smile, wave, or “thank you!" They’re out there every day hauling our most precious cargo.

A big shoutout to our amazing Columbus bus drivers and Transportation Director! You are the first and last people our students see each day, and you play such a vital role in keeping everyone safe. It takes an incredible team to keep Columbus moving in the right direction and we appreciate you! 💙🐾