CMSD Regular Board Meeting 07/16/2026

The Columbus Municipal School District (CMSD) held its regular board meeting on July 16, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of the exterior design and locker room options for the CHS girls athletic field house, with a decision to select metal purple lockers. The board also authorized moving forward with the design and bidding process for the high school football parking lot repaving project, including an alternate to cover the visitor side parking lot, with an emphasis on timing to avoid conflicts with the football season. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of three school buses plus one smaller spare bus. Financial reports, budget amendments, fixed asset disposals and donations, and claims dockets were unanimously approved. The board also scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget. Updates on bond projects, staffing, and district operations were provided, but no other contract awards or RFPs were noted during the meeting.