Jeanne Snodgrass resigns from Columbia Board of Education

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Board of Education member Jeanne Snodgrass resigned from her position during Monday’s meeting.

She wasn't at the meeting in person, but the board read her letter of resignation.

Snodgrass submitted the letter dated July 9 saying that she is moving next month “and will no longer live within the eligible boundaries.”

At Monday's board of education meeting, members said they will put an application online for any members of the public who want to apply.The board will then review the applications and have an open meeting to discuss applicants.

At a later date, the board will invite up to give applicants to a meeting to ask questions, at which point the board will vote on a candidate.

Snodgrass' replacement will serve the remainder of her term, or about one year. The board said they don't expect to have anyone sworn in by the start of the fall semester.

Snodgrass was first elected to her role in 2021 and won a reelection bid in 2024. Her term was set to end next years.

“It has been a true privilege to be part of the work this board has done for over five years in supporting and advocating for public education generally and our Columbia public schools specifically,” her resignation letter states. “I am proud of the many accomplishments of the students, teachers, and staff of our district. Columbia is a community that cares about education and I leave knowing that the other current board members share a commitment to helping every child in our district succeed.”