Oct 15, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: CMSD approves $1.5M worth of athletic upgrades
Typically, the Mississippi Department of Education releases district and school report cards at the end of September, but there is a statewide delay this year, Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman told the board on Wednesday.
Typically, the Mississippi Department of Education releases district and school report cards at the end of September, but there is a statewide delay this year, Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman told the board on Wednesday.
June 9, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: School board debates pay additions for coaches, teachers
Before the meeting's agenda could be adopted, Spears motioned that discussion of supplements be tabled due to several "errors" he noticed while examining the supplement requests CMSD Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman presented to the board. Board member Glenn Lautzenhiser seconded his motion. Before a vote was taken on Spears' motion, discussion ensued.
Before the meeting's agenda could be adopted, Spears motioned that discussion of supplements be tabled due to several "errors" he noticed while examining the supplement requests CMSD Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman presented to the board. Board member Glenn Lautzenhiser seconded his motion. Before a vote was taken on Spears' motion, discussion ensued.
Apr 14, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: CMSD board debates salaries and positions
Six students dropped out of Columbus High School in March. Superintendent Philip Hickman said many of these students are over-aged freshman, and once they turn 17 and are legally eligible, many drop out.
Six students dropped out of Columbus High School in March. Superintendent Philip Hickman said many of these students are over-aged freshman, and once they turn 17 and are legally eligible, many drop out.
Feb 11, 2015: Columbus Dispatch: Our View: Making high school more relevant
Monday evening, Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman laid out a new program he hopes will inspire students to stay in school and prompt them to make the connection between school and careers.
Monday evening, Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman laid out a new program he hopes will inspire students to stay in school and prompt them to make the connection between school and careers.
Feb 11, 2015: WCBI: Video: Columbus School District Changes Principals
According to Columbus Superintendent, Dr. Philip Hickman, Freda Dismukes who served as the Columbus Middle School principal resigned at the end of last year.
According to Columbus Superintendent, Dr. Philip Hickman, Freda Dismukes who served as the Columbus Middle School principal resigned at the end of last year.
Aug 27, 2014: Commercial Dispatch: Scores released on state Curriculum Test
CMSD Superintendent Philip Hickman was not pleased with the results. Noting the scores were by Mississippi standards and not Common Core standards, Hickman said, "I'm not happy. I'm not happy at all. I really think that we owe our children a better quality education than what we've been providing."
CMSD Superintendent Philip Hickman was not pleased with the results. Noting the scores were by Mississippi standards and not Common Core standards, Hickman said, "I'm not happy. I'm not happy at all. I really think that we owe our children a better quality education than what we've been providing."
Aug 13, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Columbus school board hires uncle of superintendent's wife
On Superintendent Philip Hickman's recommendation, the board unanimously voted Monday to hire Leslie Smith as director of schools, paying him $70,000 a year for the newly created position.
On Superintendent Philip Hickman's recommendation, the board unanimously voted Monday to hire Leslie Smith as director of schools, paying him $70,000 a year for the newly created position.