The policy began last year during the coronavirus pandemic after higher education and K-12 schools beefed up their remote capabilities as classes went online. However, most K-12 districts are keeping snow days. Districts plan their calendars to accommodate weather-related cancellations.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the start of the 2022 summer session. Room and board will now cost students $10,509. Room will cost $7,319 and board will cost students $3,190. During the pandemic the budget
Continue Reading The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.
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The Boone County Commission will introduce a potential plan to move the Boone County Courthouse murals to Columbia College, where the original artist was a faculty member.
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The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.
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The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to discuss President Biden’s vaccine mandate and proposed room and board increases, among other topics.
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The UM System Board of Curators will discuss and could vote Thursday on how the system will implement the vaccine mandate for federal contractors, with some possible exceptions.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City community will gave some input Tuesday night on possible boundary changes for Jefferson City Schools. The JC Schools Boundary Line Advisory Committee is proposing four preliminary attendance area changes. JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE AREA PRESENTATIONDownload The meeting Tuesday night was the second for the public to give feedback
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District announced Friday that schools will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving “out of an abundance of concern for the mental and physical wellbeing of staff and students.” A Facebook post from the district says classes scheduled on Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23 will
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Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to Faurot Field this morning as The Missouri Tigers are set to host The South Carolina Gamecocks for its annual military appreciation game at 4 p.m.
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Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Missouri is offering credit and identity theft monitoring services to 620,000 current and former educators who may have been affected by a data incident last month.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education has approved a new bonus pay incentive for substitute teachers. Beginning on Tuesday, substitute teachers will receive a $500 bonus for every 20 cumulative days they sub for the district. “Like schools all across the country, our district has been impacted by the ongoing substitute
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Three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is being taught. Rep. David Tyson
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A parent at Columbia Public Schools is calling for better communication from the district after a scare at Battle Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
Continue Reading The state will invest $50 million over the next three years for the recruitment and retention program.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Tuesday that in-school vaccination clinics for elementary school students will begin next week. Some parents have already signed their students up, but others are more hesitant about what to do. Sara Humm with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says anyone under 18 is required to have a parental
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The vaccine against COVID-19 will be offered in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced the vaccination clinics are scheduled for this fall and winter. Families of students are expected to be notified when a clinic is planned at
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A CPS parent said her son has been threatened with disciplinary actions and possible denial of graduation if he doesn’t wear a mask under his welding helmet.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz is talking ahead of the Mizzou South Carolina game on Saturday at 3 p.m. It’s the “Mayor’s Cup.” You can watch him a replay of the presser in the player below. MU lost to #1 ranked Georgia 43 to 6 on Saturday. MU leads the all-time
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