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Education leaders say cuts to education could take a toll on school districts

June 1, 2020 7:37 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 continues to batter the state’s revenue, the governor announced Monday that education would have to take another cut to make up for losses. Parson announced he is restricting another $209 million in state spending during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Of that, $41 million is being taken

Experts say routine important ahead of new school year

May 21, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.

Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement

May 21, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.

VIDEO: CPS superintendent discusses 3 options for next school year

May 18, 2020 10:30 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Monday to talk about how the district is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

What to expect at upcoming municipal elections

May 13, 2020 6:48 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year

May 13, 2020 4:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.

Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances

May 11, 2020 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.

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WATCH: Columbia Board of Education committee hears financial update

May 6, 2020 4:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Live video stream of the Columbia Board of Education finance committee’s meeting.

Columbia Public Schools’ fall plans complicated by COVID-19 uncertainties

May 5, 2020 12:56 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.

CPS superintendent discusses the dramatic changes for next school year

April 30, 2020 10:05 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman talked Thursday about the district’s latest efforts amid COVID-19 with ABC 17’s Zara Barker.

CPS to move summer school online

April 23, 2020 11:37 AM Ben Fein

In a work session held on Zoom by CPS, it was announced that summer schooling in the district would take place online.

CPS officials predict no in-person summer school classes

April 20, 2020 3:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools officials are set to discuss the outcome of summer school during a school board COVID-19 update work session Thursday.

Columbia Public Schools ending first full week under new learning model

April 17, 2020 12:07 PM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools is wrapping up its first full week of remote learning after making adjustments last week.

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans

April 13, 2020 8:57 AM Zara Barker

Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.