This document provides information about the Columbia Heights Public Schools district in Minnesota. It highlights programs the district offers like all-day kindergarten and a well-funded after school program. It also notes the district's financial stability, showing balanced revenue and expenses of $37 million for 2011-2012. Charts show growing student enrollment numbers and that most funds are spent on classroom instruction.

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 FREE all day Kindergarten!
 FREE extended day after school program!
 One computer for every two students!
 $200,000 annual awards in local college
scholarships!
 Winner of the Silver Award in the HealthierUS
School Challenge!
 Proud participant in the Farm to School Program!
 Certified as Energy Star Leaders thru the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency!
2011-2012 Fiscal Features
From Your Community Schools
Small Class SizesSmall Class Sizes
Average Class Sizes for School Year 2011Average Class Sizes for School Year 2011--20122012
GradesGrades GradesGrades
KK -- 22 2222 66 -- 88 2727
33 -- 55 2626 99 -- 1212 2929
Enrollment Continues to GROW
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O ur Core Values:
* Community * Integrity
* Excellence * Respect
* Collaboration * Courage
* Innovation
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2. Proudly serving the Columbia Heights, Hilltop and Southern Fridley Communities!
2011-2012 General Fund Revenue: $37 million
2011-2012 General Fund Expenses: $37 million
School Board Members
Scott Bardell Missy Lee
John Larkin Lori Meyer
Ted Landwehr Laura Palmer
schoolboard@colheights.k12.mn.us
Kathy L. Kelly, Superintendent
District Mission
“Columbia Heights Public Schools create
worlds of opportunity for every learner
in partnership with supportive small-town
communities by challenging all to discover
their talents, unleash their potential, and
develop tools for lifelong success.”
More information is available at:
www.colheights.k12.mn.us
Tidbits
District Size 6 square miles
District Population 25,194
District Employee Count 471
Student Population 3,005
100 Students Equals $1.22 million
Financial Stability
 Proud recipient of the International
Certificate of Excellence in Financial
Reporting award for 5 consecutive
years!
 We consistently demonstrate fiscal
responsibility.
District Schools
Highland Elementary (Pre-K, K-5)
North Park Elementary (Pre-K, K-5)
Valley View Elementary (K-5)
Columbia Academy (6-8)
Columbia Heights High School (9-12)
Early Childhood & Family Center
Administration
3%
Support Staff
3%
Classroom
Instruction
69%
Pupil Support
14%
Building
Operations
11%
How do we spend
district funds?
How do we obtain
district funds?
Worlds of Opportunity
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