Columbia’s school board has been reviewing the recent letter from Missouri’s attorney general about mask requirements and a Cole County judge’s November ruling. The Board will vote Monday evening on whether or not to extend the district’s indoor mask requirement. CPS students and staff have been required to wear masks indoors since August. Attorney General …
Missouri lawmaker Basye says it’s time for Legislature to step in, regarding CPS
Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman is blasting Columbia’s school board, saying he’s never seen a more militant group. State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia.” “When I say militant, they are just ignoring taxpayers and parents. And I have a lot of examples in this huge …
Columbia’s school board to discuss COVID plan at Monday’s meeting
Columbia’s school board will be discussing the district’s coronavirus plan on Monday night, and may also discuss some optional COVID vaccine clinics for CPS students that will take place later this month. The board meets tonight at 6:30, and could vote on a resolution extending its indoor masking requirement. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will …
Columbia School Board to discuss COVID plan and school construction projects
Columbia’s School Board is expected to vote Monday evening on CPS’ 2021-2022 coronavirus plan. Columbia Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will present a COVID pandemic update at tonight’s meeting, before the Board votes on the plan. The board is also set to vote on a $151,000 addition and renovation at Rock Bridge elementary school. They’ll also …
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 …