Board of Education

The Columbia Heights Board of Education (BOE) is committed to making our District one of the best in Minnesota. Enhancing opportunities for schools and classrooms is our first priority. As policymakers, this Board is responsible for providing a sound, basic, quality education for all students by promoting commitment and creative academic performance.

The six-member Board of Education, as community leaders, provides open dialogue with mutual respect, working with the CHPS Superintendent and local government, securing sufficient resources and serving as advocates for the District. The Board of Education also transacts matters about the maintenance and operation of the District. The state gives the Board of Education the authority and responsibility to:

• Develop and adopt policies for the operation of the schools.
• Employ a superintendent to provide educational leadership for the District and to serve as its chief administrative officer.
• Provide materials, equipment, supplies and facilities to support an effective educational program.
• Express and represent the view of the school district community on educational issues.
• Provide equal educational opportunities for every child in accordance with state and federal statutes.
• The Board of Education is elected to represent the taxpayers' interests in determining how our schools will be operated. The Board establishes policies on everything from curriculum to athletic programs, and these policies are carried out by the CHPS Superintendent.

The Board of Education holds Regular Business Meetings at 6:00 p.m., and Work Sessions are held at 5:30 p.m. The schedule for the BOE meetings is found on the CHPS District Calendar. Please find exact information on the CHPS District Calendar.

All meetings are held at the District Center, 1440 49th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, unless otherwise posted. If you attend in person, please enter Door #2. 

We invite you to attend our meetings, and we welcome your support and input during the public comment time at the Regular Business Meeting. If you do not find what you are looking for, let us know. Thank you for supporting Columbia Heights Public Schools. For more information, call 763-528-4504.