April 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Principal Dave Hiebner presented an overview of CHS operations, noting a total enrollment of 1,236 students. The student body demographics include 52% Free/Reduced Lunch, 16% English Learners (EL), and 13% Special Education (SP). Supported by a dedicated staff of 77 teachers and 14 certified non-teacher staff and 44 classified staff. The building maintained its "Good" AQuESTT classification. CHS has an 85.2% graduation rate, Mr. Hiebner emphasized a continued focus on reducing chronic absenteeism and achieving a building-wide proficiency goal of 73%.

Engagement and connection is done through parent newsletters and ParentSquare. Mr. Hiebner produces a weekly staff newsletter. CHS is staying engaged with non-traditional parent/student at monthly meetings. 

Mr. Hiebner said he is proud of our STEM programming, which continues to evolve to meet the needs of the Columbus workforce. A special shout-out to our Career Coordinator, Clete Arasmith, for his incredible work in connecting our students with local professionals.

Data from the Senior Exit Survey suggests that students feel well-prepared and stated they had a positive learning experience at CHS. 

Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning said her department had 233 touchpoints for the month. Mrs. Hausmann talked about the CKLA K-5 curriculum.

Jason Harris, Director of Special Education apprised the results from NDE review. This information included risk areas, strengths IEP documentation and weaknesses. 

Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, shared hires and resignation numbers. He said staff have until April 15th to sign contracts. Mr. Schapmann mentioned that New Teacher Days will be July 13-15, 2026. The RFP proposal meeting for food service and May 1st will be opening bids. He shared the Summer Lunch Program information. CPS will serve out of CHS, CMS and the Kramer Education Building. Mr. Schapmann talked about the Staff Engagement Survey results. The NASBO Conference is coming up, and some of the Business Department staff will be attending along with him and Dr. Kay.

Dr. Kay shared his experience at the Military Leadership Training he attended, he said it was a  unique experience. Dr. Kay reminded the board that there is not a meeting on April 20th. There will be a Committee Meeting on April 27th. April 30 is a JNW follow-up. Dr. Kay gave some legislative updates. He also mentioned the change in the school calendar for April 20th. Graduation is on May 17th at 3:00.

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, discussed the Rutt’s contract, he said they have been a long term partner. He has talked to a couple of other companies about bids, no one else is local. The contract is for 5 years, we pay on a yearly basis. It is basically 5 one-year contracts. 

Mr. Schapmann gave the projected classified salary increase. He said it is higher than schools in the area but comparable to other schools our size. He noted, there are no food services listed on the salary schedule as we will not have food service employees any longer.