Columbia school leaders voice support for MU

The University of Missouri is receiving new support from leaders at Columbia Public Schools.

The Columbia School board just approved a new resolution supporting MU.

Officials said they felt people just have to realize how important the system is for the region’s economy.

“Really talking about how important and valuable the University of Missouri is to our community, not just here in Columbia, but our surrounding community as well. It is an economic driver not only for our area, but for the state of Missouri as a whole. It’s an academic driver for us, so we really wanted to express the importance of maintaining funding for the university and what that means for us as a community, and for us as a state.

The district talks to agencies from around several Mid-Missouri several times a year, and Mizzou spoke during their last meeting.