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Board approves affiliation, vendor, CD moves and budget amendment; auditors report initial visit

Columbus County Board of Education · May 11, 2026
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Summary

On May 11 the Columbus County Board of Education approved a University of Phoenix affiliation agreement, selected a furniture vendor for Eastview, approved CD restructuring to stay within FDIC limits, adopted a budget amendment that added about $256,000 in state funds, and received an audit update; the meeting closed into a statutory closed session.

The Columbus County Board of Education took a series of routine but fiscally consequential actions at its May 11 meeting.

The board voted to approve a school affiliation agreement with the University of Phoenix that will allow students from that institution to complete field work placements within Columbus County Schools. The superintendent recommended approval; the motion carried.

Facilities and procurement business occupied a portion of the meeting. The board received three construction invoices and a large pay application for the Eastview…

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