Rock Bridge High School alum speak about perceived racism
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. in person at the Aslin Administration building.
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Rock Bridge High School holding video meeting on racism
The principal at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia is holding a video conference today with students who are concerned about racism at the school. The meeting comes after multiple students and former students took to social media asking people to share their experiences at the high school. A district spokesman confirmed to ABC 17
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Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student
A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.
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Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see
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Education leaders say cuts to education could take a toll on school districts
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
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Experts say routine important ahead of new school year
As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.
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VIDEO: CPS superintendent discusses 3 options for next school year
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.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year
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.
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Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances
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
Live video stream of the Columbia Board of Education finance committee’s meeting.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools’ fall plans complicated by COVID-19 uncertainties
Columbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.
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CPS superintendent discusses the dramatic changes for next school year
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman talked Thursday about the district’s latest efforts amid COVID-19 with ABC 17’s Zara Barker.
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CPS to move summer school online
In a work session held on Zoom by CPS, it was announced that summer schooling in the district would take place online.
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CPS officials predict no in-person summer school classes
Columbia Public Schools officials are set to discuss the outcome of summer school during a school board COVID-19 update work session Thursday.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools ending first full week under new learning model
Columbia Public Schools is wrapping up its first full week of remote learning after making adjustments last week.
Continue Reading Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers
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.
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WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans
Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.
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