CMSD Regular Board Meeting - 06/08/2026

The Columbus Municipal School District held its regular board meeting on June 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates and approvals related to capital improvement projects such as the Cook Elementary and Columbus High School renovations, including roofing, gymnasium, storm shelter, and sports complex developments. The board reviewed design options for the girls' locker room addition and discussed material choices for lockers, weighing cost and durability. Several change orders were approved, including ceiling repairs and replacement of wire ropes with chains for rigging at Columbus High School, as well as asbestos abatement at Cook Elementary. The board authorized advertising for bids for the Stokes Beard Elementary School gymnasium project and approved contracts such as the MSBA online pause service and software agreements with Courage Technologies. Additionally, the board approved the FY2027 insurance premiums, bank depository recommendations, and various personnel and salary schedule items. Motions related to accounts payable claims and fixed asset disposal were also unanimously approved. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvements, contract approvals, and budgetary considerations for the upcoming fiscal year.