ANNUAL REPORT Is Published by the Columbia Public School District As a Public Service to the Parents of School-Age Children and District Residents
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ANNUAL REPORT is published by the Columbia Public School District as a public service to the parents of school-age children and district residents. The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools’ compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact Special Services at 1818 W. Worley Street, Columbia, MO 65203. - Aslin Administration Building NON-PROFIT ORG 1818 W. Worley Street US POSTAGE PAID Columbia, MO 65203 COLUMBIA MO PERMIT #609 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER 2019-2020 REPORT ANNUAL A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT ABOUT THE DISTRICT In Columbia Public Schools, we believe in providing all of our Columbia Public Schools is the fifth largest school percent attend a college, university or children with an excellent education. By preparing our children for district in Missouri. It includes 21 elementary post-secondary program. Student an ever-changing, unpredictable world, we believe it will take us schools, seven middle schools, four high schools and performance on the ACT and SAT exams the Columbia Area Career Center, as well as an early exceed state and national averages. In 2019, one step closer toward realizing our vision to be the best school childhood education program, with an enrollment of 91 percent of graduates took the ACT. district in Missouri. Never before has our world been more 19,052 students. Additionally, of the 1,337 students taking ever-changing or unpredictable than now. Global pandemics will advanced placement courses, more than 80 have an impact on a community and its schools. In our district, we The school district is accredited by the Missouri percent earned college credit. frame our vision, mission, purpose and goals around providing our Department of Elementary and Secondary students with access. This means: Education, citing such educational advantages as: Our district’s teachers represent the primary reason Columbia’s schools and students are so successful. More than 72 percent of teachers Access to a great curriculum; Comprehensive curriculum and services hold a master’s degree or higher and average Access to skilled teachers; and a nurturing environment; at all grade levels, preschool and adult 12.5 years of professional experience. Access to technology; Access to experiences beyond the core curriculum; Exceptional programs for at-risk students The community understands the importance and students with special needs Access to interest-based activities before and after school. of maintaining a high-quality educational Dr. Peter Stiepleman program. Most recently, bond issues were passed in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, We communicate the issue of access for our district with three Extensive depth and breadth in middle school and high school course offerings 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020. letters. Three vowels, actually, because like vowels, these three A tax levy increase received voter approval in words serve as a building block-they represent the WHY for 1999, 2003, 2012 and 2016. Award-winning career education everything we do. programs designed for all students Columbia Public Schools is also ranked as a top ACHIEVEMENT 10 district for exemplary and innovative use of ENRICHMENT Successful community partnerships technology by the National School Boards AEO OPPORTUNITY and volunteer programs Association and ranked in the top 10 percent of school districts nationwide by Niche.com. AEO is a belief system that is more important today than ever Significant emphasis on staff development and school improvement efforts before. We want all of our children to be able to access an excellent education. I’m committed to that. And to accomplishing The district’s focus, success while living our core values of trust, integrity, Columbia’s students excel in the classroom and in from preschool to transparency, collaboration, empathy and grace. their post-secondary education careers. Nearly 85-90 percent of Columbia students extend their adult career education, education beyond high school. Seventy-eight is excellence. We have outstanding schools, students, teachers, and staff in our school district. Our continued efforts toward excellence would not be possible without the support of our community. We continue to be grateful for what the citizens of Columbia and Boone County do to help continue to make our schools the best. PRESIDENT MEMBERS Chris Horn Sincerely, Helen Wade BOARD OF Teresa Maledy Dr. Peter Stiepleman EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT David Seamon Superintendent Susan Blackburn Dr. Della Streaty-Wilhoit Columbia Public Schools Blake Willoughby ENROLLMENT, STAFF and FACULTY FACTS 16 students to classroom teachers 41.09% Free or Reduced-Price students to administrators Lunch 236 19,052 th 7.0% STUDENTS 5 Largest English Language School Learners PK – 12 District 13:1 9.8% in Missouri student to teacher ratio Special Education 48.1% 51.9% 5.2% 0.5% Asian American Indian/Alaska Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6.7% 42 1,205 Hispanic BUILDINGS (FTE) 8.7% Student Support secretaries Multi-Race 116 aides (FTE) food service guidance Administration security 1,420 parent educators (FTE) principals nurses assistant principals transportation Teachers directors 2,879 custodians (TOTAL) supervisors classroom teachers technology 20% 58.9% coordinators special services permenant subs central office instructional coaches Employees AVID tutors Black White STUDENT ACHEIVEMENT Percent of students with at least ACT COMPOSITE SCORES 90% attendance 82.5% 89.8% Attendence Rate CPS 21.4 In 2019, 91 percent of Columbia Public Schools 1,903 National graduates took the ACT 89.0% AP EXAMS 20.7 compared to 76.69 percent of Missouri Graduation Rate WERE TAKEN graduates. Missouri 20.6 AIMSWEB READING 1,337 & MATH RESULTS 55.5% 54.4% Kindergarten AP STUDENTS Percent of students Literacy ENROLLED scoring above the 40th percentile. GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP All students graduate collect-, career- and life-ready. 62.7% 64.9% 81.1% 78% of the district’s students attend college Kindergarten Reading 22.2% or a post-secondary program Numeracy 3rd Grade EARNED A 3 OR HIGHER 10.4% 10.2% 1.6% 1.2% 4-Year 2-Year Employed Military Post-Secondary Other 67.9% 64.0% College College Training Math Reading Program 2nd-10th grades 2nd-10th grades FINANCES 2019 – 2020 2019-2020 PROJECTED Expenditures by Fund Comparision BUDGETED ACTUAL General $86,958,948 $79,166,372 1% Special Revenue (teachers) $146,756,094 $144,570,360 Intermediate 1% Debt Service $24,487,338 $26,413,868 5% 4% 1% Other Intermediate Capital Projects $55,143,147 $34,951,183 Federal Federal Other $16,637,174 $16,348,697 16% $329,982,701 $301,450,480 Bonds TOTAL OPERATING Sold REVENUES 31% REVENUES 2019-2020 2019-2020 State 64% Columbia Public Schools maintains a 22% balanced budget, guided by a 9% 55% Local long-range financial plan and planning State Debt Local parameters focused on Achievement, Service Enrichment and Opportunity. 12% Total expenditures by object show Capital how CPS actually spends the dollars Outlay 2019-2020 budgeted. Salaries and benefits PROJECTED Revenue Projected Actual TOTAL OPERATING account for nearly 62 percent of total EXPENDITURES expenditures and 80 percent of 16% 2019-2020 Property Taxes $155,541,852 $128,222,546 operating expenditures. Benefits Sales Taxes $17,710,260 $17,710,260 The increase in salaries and benefits for 46% Foundation Formula $64,190,199 $64,107,501 2018-2019 can be attributed to 17% improved compensation for employees Salaries Other - State $9,560,655 $9,033,249 Supplies/ and continued 100 percent fully-funded Service Federal $17,869,244 $10,563,943 benefits for all full-time staff. Sale of Bonds $54,410,000 - Other $19,754,877 $6,095,916 2019-2020 PROJECTED $339,037,087 $235,733,415 Expenditures by Object BUDGETED ACTUAL Salaries $142,568,171 $137,928,750 $2.6187 $12,326 BILLION $11,921 Services/ Supplies/ Capital Outlay $113,719,756 $86,917,320 Adjusted TAX RATE of the District 2019 Employee Benefits $47,675,169 $48,012,319 Final Average Projected Incidental/General $2.0111 Debt Service/ Lease Purchase $24,487,338 $26,413,868 TOTAL TAX RATE assessed per pupil per pupil Teachers $3.0158 $6.0988 per Other Financing Uses $1,532,267 $2,178,224 valuation of expenses expenses $100 of assessed Debt Service $0.9719 the district 2018-2019 2019-2020 valuation Capital Projects $0.10000 $329,982,701 $301,450,480 HIGHLIGHTS DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS DISTRICT RECOGNIZED FOR BUDGETING EXCELLENCE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CHAMPIONS Columbia Public Schools has been recognized by The Association of FFA Missouri Veterinary Science Career Development Event: Mattie DaHaven (Hickman High School) won School Business Officials International with the Meritorious Budget firstplace and Gentry Duncan (Rock Bridge High School) won second place. They are joined by fellow Award for the 2019–2020 budget year. The award promotes and team members Emily Zimmerschied (Columbia Area Career Center) who placed in recognizes the best budget presentation practices in school districts. fifth, and Kaya MacLeod (Rock Bridge High School) who placed in twelfth. The district was also awarded the certificate of excellence in financial DECA State reporting for its Comprehensive