You’ll have a chance this afternoon to see a design of the new $25-million elementary school that will be built in south Columbia, next to John Warner …
Read More »CPS enrollment continues to increase; it’s up more than 2,000 in last 12 years
Tuesday’s total first-day enrollment for fast-growing Columbia Public Schools (CPS) is up by 357 students compared to last year’s total official enrollment. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark says …
Read More »CPS’ Field building to house new health care center for students
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a 12-page memorandum of understanding to establish a school-based primary care health center for students. CPS’ Michelle Baumstark …
Read More »Longtime CPS safety director presents final report tonight; Columbia’s fire chief to address school board
The safety and security director at Columbia Public Schools (CPS) will deliver his final safety report this evening to the school board, before he retires. John White …
Read More »Former CPS teacher Hayes to be sworn-in tonight; Columbia’s school board set to vote on budget
Columbia’s school board will receive its newest member at tonight’s meeting at the Aslin building on West Worley. The board has chosen Karen Hayes as the board …
Read More »(AUDIO): 100-plus people attend CPS school board candidate debate
More than 100 people attended Monday night’s Columbia school board candidate forum at Mizzou’s Cornell Hall. All seven candidates participated in the debate, which was moderated by ComoBuz.com …
Read More »CPS and its bus contractor are short about 20 bus drivers
Columbia’s school board is expected to approve a one-year contract extension with Student Transportation Services (STA) for bus transportation service at Monday night’s meeting. The board approved …
Read More »UPDATE: Additional counselors at CPS’ Rock Bridge, following deadly crash
A deadly collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle near Columbia’s West Nifong and Bethel killed a Rock Bridge high school student Monday afternoon. The victim’s name …
Read More »UPDATE: Basye to appear on April CPS school board ballot
A former Missouri lawmaker’s name will appear on April’s Columbia school board ballot, under an order from Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs. The judge issued a …
Read More »Ashcroft is confident in Boone County’s clerk regarding Columbia school board filing
Missouri’s secretary of state is closely monitoring the controversy involving this week’s attempt by outgoing State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) to file for Columbia’s school board. Basye …
Read More »Drawings highlight what new Columbia elementary school will look like
The new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school is scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The $25-million …
Read More »CPS considering an $80-million bond issue for April
You could be voting on an $80-million bond issue for Columbia Public Schools (CPS) in April. Columbia’s school board will hear a report about the no tax …
Read More »Columbia’s school board extends mask requirement; Missouri lawmakers discuss CRT
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) students and staff will continue to be required to wear masks indoors and on buses. Columbia’s school board voted to extend the district’s …
Read More »Columbia’s school board boosts pay for bus drivers; continues mask requirement
Noting that there’s a shortage of school bus drivers, Columbia’s school board has voted to increase pay for bus drivers by $2 per hour for full-time drivers. …
Read More »UPDATE: CPS says there are no photos nor video of anyone with a gun at Saturday’s dance at Hickman High School
Hickman High School’s homecoming dance ended early on Saturday, after rumors about someone having a gun. Officials at Columbia Public Schools (CPS) say none of the gun …
Read More »Missouri House Education chairman wants CPS superintendent to resign, over Hickman class lesson
Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair is calling on CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to resign, saying courses being taught at Columbia’s Hickman High School …
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