Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says his aim is for CPS to be the best school district in Missouri. Superintendent Yearwood joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Dr. Yearwood tells listeners that the district’s back-to-school convocation event at Mizzou Arena was well-received by CPS staff. This year’s convocation theme was inspiring greatness. CPS’ first-day enrollment was 19,157, an increase of more than 350 from last year. CPS is currently Missouri’s fifth-largest school district. Dr. Yearwood also addressed the issue of COVID, saying the district’s priority for students and staff is safety. Dr. Yearwood also emphasizes that he wants the district’s scholars to remain in-seat, as opposed to remote learning:
All CPS classroom teaching slots are filled; Columbia Public Schools starting classes today
About 9,500 Columbia Public School (CPS) students are riding buses to school this (Tuesday) morning. It’s CPS’ first day of classes. District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark is urging you to slow down around schools and to pay attention to school zones. Baumstark also reminds you to stop when the school bus stop arm is out. Baumstark …
Columbia career center renovations are key component in CPS’ $80-million bond issue proposal
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million no-tax increase bond issue. Columbia school board member Blake Willoughby says if voters approve the bond issue, $40-million would be issued this year and another $40-million in 2024. “We’re looking at building two new elementary schools with this money. We’re looking …