A Boone County judge has scheduled a Tuesday hearing on Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s (R) lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and other districts that have a mask mandate. Judge Brouck Jacobs will hear arguments from both sides in the case. The attorney general has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit …
GP Made Foundation, United Way and others team up to provide books for CPS students in need
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel’s foundation, GP Made, has provided $10,000 to purchase 2,600 books for disadvantaged first and second grade Columbia Public School (CPS) students. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood praises Coach Pinkel and the Heart of Missouri United Way for the project, which is part of “Read Across Columbia.” “We want our …
CPS has a shortage of bus drivers; shortage is nationwide
Columbia’s new superintendent says there is a shortage of bus drivers for CPS, and encourages anyone interested in the positions to apply. The pay for the bus driver positions begins at about $16 an hour, and there are signs up near Hickman High School advertising the openings. “We are looking for bus drivers. There is …
Missouri’s governor weighs in on Columbia Public Schools’ mask requirement
Missouri’s governor is critical of Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for its mask mandate. During a live appearance on the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia,” Governor Mike Parson (R) told listeners that he will be watching closely to see what happens with the attorney general’s lawsuit against CPS and the Columbia school board. “Why in the world …
CPS: Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit over masks is a waste of taxpayer dollars
Officials at Columbia Public Schools (CPS) are blasting Missouri’s attorney general over his lawsuit involving the district’s mask mandate. CPS has released a statement, saying their decision was based on guidance and recommendations from local, state and national experts, including the CDC. CPS says the lawsuit will waste taxpayer dollars and resources, adding that the …