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Bench trial scheduled for Basye-CPS lawsuit

January 24, 2023 11:39 AM Erika McGuire

An emergency hearing in a former state representative’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools to get his name on the April election ballot is set for Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Board of Education approves April 4 ballot language without Basye’s name

January 23, 2023 7:04 AM Kennedy Miller

An initial hearing in a former state representative’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools to get his name on the April election ballot has been set for Tuesday.

Nclusion Plus responds to backlash about drag performance at Columbia event

January 23, 2023 11:53 AM Erika McGuire

The organization whose performers dressed in drag at an event Columbia Public Schools students attended last week is responding to the backlash from some parents and conservative state leaders.

Columbia Public Schools sends letter to governor about drag performance

January 22, 2023 2:53 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In response to statewide backlash, Columbia Public Schools superintendent sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson about a field trip some students attended that included a drag performance. Parson is among several Republican Missouri politicians who spoke out Friday about CPS’s field trip to Columbia’s Annual “Columbia Values Diversity” Breakfast. The

Columbia Values Diversity Celebration facing backlash over performers in drag; attorney general warns CPS; CPS issues statement

January 20, 2023 11:47 AM Marina Diaz

An annual event hosted by the City of Columbia since 1994 is facing backlash for hosting an LGBTQIA+ group featuring three drag queens.

Boone County clerk asks to intervene in Basye-CPS case

January 20, 2023 4:39 PM Ryan Shiner

Boone County’s top election official is asking the court to let her join a former state representative’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Chuck Basye’s name be added to the Columbia School Board ballot?

January 20, 2023 12:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Former state lawmaker Chuck Basye will be in court Monday, when his lawyer will try to convince a judge to force Columbia Public Schools to add his name to the April ballot.

Basye asks judge to add name to April Columbia School Board ballot

January 19, 2023 4:23 PM Ryan Shiner

A former state legislator will try to convince a judge that he should force Columbia Public Schools to add Basye’s name to the April election ballot.

Police: Child detained, released after threat at Gentry Middle School

January 19, 2023 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Thursday that they detained a child after investigating a threat at Gentry Middle School.

Basye files lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools, Columbia School Board

January 18, 2023 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri State Rep. Chuck Basye is filing a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools, the Columbia School Board and its members. Verified-Petition-Basye-v.-Columbia-Public-Schools-1.18.23-FINALDownload Basye told ABC 17 News that he filed the petition around 6 p.m. Wednesday. His lawyer, Brent Haden, confirmed on Wednesday evening that he’s filing it. Basye said in December

Columbia middle school principal asks for help in reducing rumor’s spread

January 18, 2023 12:29 PM Matthew Sanders

The leader of a Columbia middle school asked families and students in an email Wednesday to help control the spread of what staff believes is a non-credible social media threat.

Columbia Board of Education narrowly approves superintendent’s contract extension

January 10, 2023 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Board of Education narrowly approved Monday an extension of the district superintendent’s contract after his first year on the job.

Basye gives deadline for CPS response, lawsuit could follow Wednesday

January 9, 2023 8:17 PM Abby Landwehr

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to say Basye could file a lawsuit on Wednesday. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A potential lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools now has a countdown. Former Missouri State Rep. Chuck Basye told ABC 17 News that he plans to file a lawsuit against the district as soon as Wednesday if

CPS Finance Board approves next year’s budget

January 4, 2023 11:03 PM Abby Landwehr

Met with unanimous agreement, the Columbia Public School District’s Finance Board approved the budget for the 2023-2024 school year Wednesday night. Next on the budget’s list, facing the overall board on Monday night. “There’s one pot of money,” CPS Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur said. “We’re not always going to be able to add everything.

Missouri considers raising teacher pay to increase retention

December 29, 2022 8:07 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Half of Missouri teachers leave the profession by their fifth year, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The state is hoping increased salaries will prevent that. The DESE has proposed several ways to extend pay raises for teachers. Missouri still sits at the bottom nationwide when it comes

Basye plans to file a lawsuit against CPS for rejecting his school board candidacy filing

December 28, 2022 11:10 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Chuck Basye said he plans to meet with a lawyer Thursday morning to discuss pursuing a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools. Basye, R-Rocheport, said he attempted to file for a position on the school board on Tuesday. Basye said he made the decision to file after speaking to a former

Columbia School Board candidate filing closes; Wade, Seamon will not seek reelection

December 27, 2022 9:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Filing for the Columbia School Board closed on Tuesday and two incumbents will not attempt reelection bids. Helen Wade told ABC 17 she would not run for a fifth term. Columbia School Board President David Seamon also said he won’t run for reelection this year. “After 12 years on the board, I am

Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approves four new administrative positions

December 13, 2022 7:46 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approved the addition of four new administration positions for an estimated $530,000. The board approved the addition of four new administration positions and the restructuring of its existing administration positions. The new positions include : Director of Elementary Education Director of Federal Programs Director of Professional

Columbia Board of Education approves five-year school improvement plan

December 12, 2022 6:11 AM Kennedy Miller

The Columbia Board of Education approved its five-year continuous school improvement plan at its meeting Monday night.

Columbia police respond to fight at Battle High School on Tuesday

November 29, 2022 2:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department tweeted on Tuesday that it had responded to a “disturbance” at Battle High School. CPD said a fight broke out among several male students. Police said the conflict was resolved and four students were detained. (1) We responded to a disturbance at Battle High School at approximately 10:50