Columbia’s school board has voted to authorize the second half of $80-million in bond financing for improving district facilities. CPS voters approved the bond issue in April 2022. …
Read More »Snodgrass seeking re-election to Columbia’s school board; Hayes not seeking full term
Four candidates are seeking two seats on the Columbia school board for the April election. The candidate filing period ended this week. Board vice president Jeanne Snodgrass …
Read More »CPS school resource officer contract approved by Columbia’s school board
Columbia’s school board has unanimously approved a school resource officer (SRO) contract for Columbia Public Schools (CPS). Monday evening’s vote was unanimous after some contract wording changes, …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses transparency on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says there’s a lot of dysfunction in local, state and national government. Mr. Murphy joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry in-studio for an …
Read More »Columbia’s newest school board member to be sworn-in Monday evening
Columbia’s school board has chosen former teacher Karen Hayes as the new board member to replace former board member Katherine Sasser. Our news partner KMIZ reports the …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to vote on salary schedules; three board members to leave office
Columbia’s school board is set to vote this evening on a proposal to approve salary schedules for the 2023-24 school year. The plan from Columbia Public Schools …
Read More »CPS attendance and math scores to be highlighted by superintendent tonight
Columbia’s school board will hear a report this evening from the superintendent about the recent state annual performance review. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood …
Read More »UPDATE: Former lawmaker Basye files lawsuit against Columbia school board
The courts will decide whether or not former Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education committee chair Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) is a candidate for Columbia’s school board. The …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to discuss April board ballot tonight
(Story has been updated to include information from Basye attorney Brent Haden) It looks like former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) will not appear on the April …
Read More »Extensive renovations at Columbia middle school to be done in 2023
Look for major renovations at Columbia’s Jefferson middle school to be finished by August 2023. The 112-year-old school is undergoing major roof, window and interior work. Jefferson …
Read More »Handwashing etiquette is component in COVID school plan for CPS
A COVID plan has been approved by Columbia’s school board for this year. The board has approved a seven-page plan supported by Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent …
Read More »CPS receiving $13-million in federal funding for air quality improvements and other building upgrades
Columbia’s school board is set to vote Monday evening on the district’s coronavirus plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood …
Read More »CPS briefs Columbia’s school board on building safety improvements
Columbia’s school board has listened to a detailed presentation about numerous safety and security upgrades at the district in the past four years. The board discussed the …
Read More »CPS to outline security improvements at buildings in past four years
Columbia’s school board will hear a detailed presentation Monday evening about safety and security upgrades at CPS since 2018. Only CPS’ community outreach unit had fobs to …
Read More »Newly-elected CPS board members sworn-in; board approves financing for nature school project
Columbia’s newly-elected school board members were sworn-in at Monday night’s meeting, and the board also recognized outgoing vice president Dr. Della Streaty-Wilhoit. The board voted to accept …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to swear-in new members and discuss nature school on Monday
Columbia’s school board will meet tonight to vote to accept the results of Tuesday’s election, and the oath of office will be given to Suzette Waters and …
Read More »Columbia’s school board to be briefed on status of nature school on Monday
Construction is scheduled to begin on the Boone County Nature School this summer. Columbia’s school board will hear a detailed presentation on the project’s status at Monday …
Read More »$80-million bond issue from CPS heads to April ballot
Columbia school district patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. Columbia’s school board voted Monday night to place the issue on the …
Read More »Proposed $80-million bond issue expected to be voted on tonight by Columbia’s school board
Columbia’s school board will vote Monday night on a measure to place an $80-million no-tax increase bond issue on the April ballot. The board’s finance committee and CPS …
Read More »UPDATE: CPS to end indoor mask mandate
Missouri’s attorney general is praising news that Columbia’s school board has voted to end CPS’ indoor mask requirement. Our news partner ABC-17 reports Monday night’s board vote …
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