Board Community Engagement
Listening Sessions
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Columbia Public Library – Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
School Visits
Since 1994, Board of Education members have been assigned to school buildings. Assignments help the seven board members, who are volunteers, to cover more than 40 buildings and programs. Assignment to a building is different than being the board member who “represents” that building, as all board members are elected at-large and obligated to represent the entire district when making decisions. Similarly, board members cannot intervene in a matter that is the responsibility of building or central office staff.
Some ways board members might support their assigned buildings are to attend assemblies, PTA/PTO meetings, classroom events, athletic games and more. By interacting with students, families and staff at buildings, board members can enjoy unique school communities while serving CPS.
2025-2026 Assignments
Name
Schools
Alvin Cobbins
Shepard Boulevard, Fairview, Ridgeway, Gentry, Bethel Street Center (Quest South Program & Preschool classrooms)
John Lyman
Paxton Keeley, Eliot Battle, Midway Heights, West Middle, Rock Bridge High School, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) at Discovery Center & ECSE at Center for Early Learning - North
Erica Dickson
Alpha Hart Lewis, Parkade, Russell Boulevard, Lange, Eugene Field Center (Elementary Gifted & Scholar Health Clinic), Park Avenue Preschool/Head Start
Jeanne Snodgrass
Cedar Ridge, West Boulevard, Rock Bridge Elementary, Jefferson STEAM, Douglass, Roseta Avenue Center (Quest East Program, Health Services and District Support Offices)
Suzette Waters
Mill Creek, Derby Ridge, New Haven, Smithton, Hickman, Center for Early Learning - North (PAT & Preschool), Boone County Nature School
April Ferrao
Blue Ridge, Grant, Two Mile Prairie, Oakland, Battle High School, ACE (Located at Boys & Girls Club)
Paul Harper
Benton STEM, Beulah Ralph, Locust Street Expressive Arts, John Warner, Career Center (high school, adult & community programs), Eagle Bluffs (under construction)