BOARD MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Meetings will be held in the Columbia Community Room at 7:00 p.m. Some of the meetings may be held in other buildings in the district. Notice will be published when this takes place.
Some of the meetings may be held in other buildings in the district. Notice will be published when this takes place. The Administration Offices are located at 11775 Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230. The phone number is (517) 592-6641.
Schedule of Meetings
December 22, 2022 - Board Workshop, 12:00 p.m.
January 9, 2023 - Organizational Meeting & Regular Meeting
January 23, 2023 - Special Board Meeting/ MASB Assessment Board Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
February 13, 2023
March 6, 2023, Special Board HR Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
March 13, 2023, @ Columbia Elementary School, Gymnasium
March 16, 2023, Special Board Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
March 20, 2023 - Board Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
April 5, 2023 - Special Board Policy Committee Meeting, 11 a.m.
April 5, 2023 - Special Board Communication Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
April 10, 2023, @ Columbia Upper Elementary School, Media Center
April 17, 2023 - Board Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
May 8, 2023, @ Columbia Options High School, Cafeteria
May 15, 2023 - Board Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
May 25, 2023 - Special Board Meeting, Discipline Hearing, 4:30 p.m.
June 12, 2023 - Budget Hearing Meeting & Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
June 19, 2023 - Special Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
July 10, 2023
July 11, 2023 - Special Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
July 18, 2023 - Special Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
August 2, 2023 - Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
August 7, 2023 - Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
August 14, 2023
August 15, 2023 - Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
August 22, 2023 - Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
August 29, 2023 - Human Resources Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023 - Special Meeting 6:00 p.m.
September 11, 2023
September 27, 2023 - Facilitites & Finance Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
October 9, 2023
October 10, 2023 - Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
October 26, 2023 - Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
October 30, 2023 - Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
November 6, 2023 - Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
November 13, 2023
December 11, 2023
APPROVED BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Please click here to select board approved minutes. The school board makes adjustments, corrections and changes to minutes at the regular board meeting before approving them for public record. The approval is made at the following regular board meeting for example, the January minutes are approved at the regular February meeting. The approved minutes posted will always be one month behind.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MISSION STATEMENT: Columbia School District will provide high quality education and a variety of opportunities to empower students to achieve success.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

We have a diverse membership on our school board who have lived within our community for many years, several have graduated from our district and all of them care deeply about the education provided to our students.
Name | Term |
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Robert Wahr, President | End of Term: 12/31/2026 |
Brian Knapp, Vice President | End of Term: 12/31/2024 |
Jennifer Steele, Treasurer 5893 Pleasant View, Carklake, MI 49234 | End of Term: 12/31/2024 |
Kyle Bamm, Trustee | End of Term: 12/31/2026 |
Roger Downey, Trustee 6549 Oseola Dr. | End of Term: 12/31/2028 |
Lindsey Schiel, Secretary | End of Term: 12/31/2026 |
Crystal Buter, Trustee 303 Tecumseh Street Brooklyn, MI 49230 Phone: Email: crystalbuter@yahoo.com | End of Term: 12/31/2028 Length of Service: 2023 |
MASB Superintendent Search Special Board Meetings:
· September 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - Criteria Selection
· October 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - Question Development & Candidate Selection
· October 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - First Round Interviews
· October 30, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - First Round Interviews
· November 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - Final Interviews
Public Participation at Board Meetings
The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on District matters. To permit fair and orderly public expression, the Board follows the guidelines outlined in Policy 0167.3. Before speaking at a board meeting, a Public Participation form will need to be completed. Forms are available at the meeting or can be printed here: Public Participation Form and brought to the meeting.