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VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Columbia Board of Education to review elementary attendance areas

June 10, 2020 8:33 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is getting ready to review elementary areas to see if any changes are needed due to population growth. In an email to parents, the district said that it wants input from the school community. The district is asking members of the community to volunteer to

CPS depending on parents to create plan for fall classes

June 9, 2020 10:50 AM Amber Tabeling

The next step of planning for Columbia Public Schools fall classes will depend on parents.

Columbia Public Schools to offer families a choice on online or in-person education for fall

June 8, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

After the past school year ended with students out of the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Public School leaders are set to discuss what returning to class might look like.

Rock Bridge High School alum speak about perceived racism

June 8, 2020 4:22 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. in person at the Aslin Administration building.

Rock Bridge High School holding video meeting on racism

June 7, 2020 10:12 AM Kevin Vauble

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

Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student

June 5, 2020 6:52 PM Katie Greathouse

A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.

Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year

June 4, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

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

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.