Links to Frequently Requested Forms and Information 

Kelly Educational Staffing -- Columbia Public Schools has teamed with Kelly Educational Staffing who serves as our comprehensive provider of substitute employee management.  KES has provided several documents to help staff navigate their system:

• Employee QuickStart Guide
• Itinerant Employee Absence Creation
• KASS Employee Guide
• KASS Training Video
• KASS Link to login page

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -- information on how to contact our EAP provider is available via the Angel Learning Management suite's Human Resources link which is located under the Staff Resources section.

Certification - Requests for renewals, upgrades, additions, and other questions about your certification can be directed to the Human Resources staff.  Instructions for completing DESE's online application process can be found on the Angel Learning Management Suite's Human Resources link.  Additional information can be found on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) website.  If you have further questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Performance Based Evaluation - The Columbia Board of Education is committed to providing students attending the Columbia Public Schools the most favorable educational program possible. An effective teacher evaluation system is an essential part of the total education program. See Board Policy GCN for more details.  The PBTE Booklet and forms for the evaluation process are available via the Angel Learning Management Suite's Human Resources link, located under the Staff Resources section.

Professional Development - Columbia Public Schools is committed to effective professional development.  To learn more about professional development opportunities, or to access your professional development transcripts, visit the Office of School Improvement website. 

General Provisions of the Salary Schedule - Information on the governing procedures for specific salary schedules are outlined in the General Provisions of the Salary Schedule.  To see the general provisions, click on the link provided:  General Provisions - Certificated Staff, General Provisions - Administrators, General Provisions - Support Staff 

Salary Classification Change Request - According to Board Policy GCBA-R, "In order to advance on the salary schedule with completion of additional college graduate hours, the graduate work must be related to the employee's area of assignment and must have prior approval.  Requests to advance on the salary schedule must be submitted with appropriate documentation by September 15."  Forms are available via the Angel Learning Management Suite's Human Resources link, located under the Staff Resources section.