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Columbia Board of Education narrows superintendent search; 3 candidates announced

March 8, 2021 12:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Board of Education announced its shortlist of superintendent candidates Monday.

Columbia Public Schools seeing ‘substantial’ coronavirus transmission as five-day week decision looms

March 8, 2021 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is reporting a “substantial” level of coronavirus transmission under federal guidelines for reopening schools as the board of education decides whether to send students back to classes five days a week.

Although educators are not eligible to get their vaccine through the state's plan, they can get vaccinated right now at a few major pharmacies like Walmart through a federal program.

Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks

March 8, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end

Columbia Board of Education to consider five day weeks, some parents and teachers optimistic

March 7, 2021 6:51 PM Connor Hirsch

It’s been nearly one year since the COVID-19 drastically changed how students in Mid-Missouri learned. Now, the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is set to vote on more more step closer to normalcy.

CPS reports lowest case rate ahead of vote on five-day-a-week in-person learning

March 5, 2021 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The CPS Board of Education is set to discuss and vote on a motion that would bring students back to the classroom, full time.

Columbia Board of Education recommends new Midway Heights Elementary School Principal

March 3, 2021 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) David Stallo will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to be the next principal at Midway Heights Elementary School for the 2021-22 school year. Stallo replaces Principal Angie Gerzen who announced her retirement, after 27 years in education, earlier this school year. Stallo is currently the assistant principal at Mary

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

February 23, 2021 1:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Discussions have begun about how Columbia Public Schools can return to a five-day week, Superintendent Peter Stiepleman told ABC 17 News on Monday.

Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall

February 22, 2021 11:42 AM Chanel Porter

With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.

WATCH: 5-day school week up for discussion, CPS superintendent says

February 22, 2021 4:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March 8.

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Columbia Public Schools seeing lowest case rate since October

February 19, 2021 6:15 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is encouraged by the most recent COVID-19 data showing the lowest 14-day case rate since October. As of Thursday, the 14-day case rate was 22.9 per 10,000 people. CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman explained the recent trends in a pre-recorded video since the board meeting was canceled due to weather

Teachers’ group to host virtual Columbia Board of Education forum

February 18, 2021 11:54 AM Meghan Drakas

Columbia Board of Education candidates will field questions from teachers at a virtual forum Thursday hosted by the Columbia National Education Association.

Missouri teachers continue waiting for coronavirus vaccine while 28 other states move forward

February 18, 2021 12:15 PM Chanel Porter

School teachers and staff are allowed to receive coronavirus vaccine shots in at least 28 states plus and Washington DC as of Thursday. However, Missouri is not one of them.

Case rates decline but substitute pool still an issue for Columbia Public Schools

February 11, 2021 1:12 PM Chanel Porter

Columbia Public Schools still lacks the number of substitute teachers willing to come into the classrooms that it needs as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Boone Hospital waiting for state approval to continue CPS staff vaccinations

February 9, 2021 12:08 PM Zola Crowder

Boone Hospital Center is at a standstill, waiting for coronavirus vaccines from the state health department to continue vaccinating Columbia Public School staff.