Southern Boone School District holds COVID-19 plan meeting
Officials will answer questions about Southern Boone School District’s COVID-19 plan at a meeting Monday.
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Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom Monday with COVID-19 protocols in place
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom on Monday with COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place. In the district’s return plan for the school year, JC Schools outlined the importance of social distancing, hand-washing, staying home when sick, and the importance of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. Watch
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Pandemic heightens Mid-Missouri substitute teacher shortage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Substitute teachers are needed throughout several Mid-Missouri school districts as students head back to in person classes this week. Kerri Stith, Columbia Missouri State Teachers Association (CMSTA) President, said many teachers left their job due to the stress of the pandemic. Districts are asking that staff and faculty stay home even if
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Football fans will have to follow COVID precautions this fall
Helmets, pads, jerseys and masks: football is back in Columbia, but COVID-19 never went away.
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WATCH: Boonville superintendent talks COVID protocols ahead of first day Monday
You can watch the full live interviews with Sarah Marriott starting at 6 a.m.
Continue ReadingHarrisburg adds exemptions to district-wide mask mandate
The Harrisburg R-VIII School District has added exemptions to its mask policy, according to a release from the district.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about more coronavirus cases as school resumes?
Many schools and higher education institutions have taken steps to slow the spread of the virus, such as requiring masks indoors. But data show more children are contracting the virus during the current wave powered by the more contagious delta variant.
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Mid-Missouri public schools 2021 reopening plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schools are making plans for the second year for reopening as COVID-19 cases continue across Mid-Missouri. Each public school district in Mid-Missouri plans to open with in-person classes. And each school has created its own reopening plan tailored to their local situation. Click on the name of the individual school district below
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Columbia Public Schools cuts budget by nearly $6 million, citing court ruling
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday morning to discuss how the tax cuts due to a court decision in Franklin County will affect the school district’s budget.
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While Osage County health officials encourage masks, school districts split on mandates
The three districts in Osage County all have different plans when it comes to face coverings.
Continue Reading Southern Boone School District to hold public meetings over return plans
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with the Superintendent of Southern Boone School District Christopher Felmlee to talk about the upcoming school year and how it might differ from the last. Felmlee covered topics including vaccines, COVID-19 precautions, masking and academic changes for the approximately 1,900 students who attend Southern Boone. The first day
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WATCH: State teachers association discusses pandemic effects on education
Watch the full interview here.
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Jefferson City School District to require masks where distancing isn’t possible
Jefferson City Schools announced the decision Monday afternoon. The district released its back-to-school plans amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic earlier this month but said at the time a decision on masks would come Monday.
Continue Reading Jefferson City Schools to decide on mask requirements
Jefferson City Schools are set to decide on mask requirements at schools, as the deadline to make the decision is set for Monday, according to the district’s return plan.
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Helias Catholic High School will require masks in common areas, 3 feet of social distance
The guidelines are effective as of Wednesday but may be updated, especially if conditions related to COVID-19 change within the Helias Catholic school building or the wider community, according to the plan.
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Blair Oaks Board of Education takes up return plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with Superintendent of Blair Oaks R-II School District Jim Jones to talk about the upcoming school year and how it might differ from the last. Jones covered topics including vaccines, COVID-19 precautions, masking and academic changes for the nearly 1,250 students who attend Blair Oaks. The first
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Mexico Public Schools not requiring masks in buildings, some social distancing measures expected
Mexico Public Schools has released a comprehensive plan ahead of students returning to the classroom for the first day of school Aug 25.
Continue Reading Mid-Missouri school districts have not released mask plans as start of school looms
With less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.
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WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn
Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.
Continue Reading Return to Learn back-to-school coverage kicking off with state education commissioner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the school year approaches, there are a lot of factors that go into the ‘Return to Learn’. ABC 17 News will sit down with education leaders from all across Mid-Missouri in the upcoming weeks. In the special ‘Return to Learn’ segments, ABC 17 News will speak with school officials about how
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