Students in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) return to the classroom on August 23. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that the district is looking at revising its strategic plan. Dr. Yearwood will be starting his second school year as superintendent. “This is a five-year plan and we definitely will be inviting our …
Columbia Area Career Center’s emerging role gets high marks from business leaders
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent and area business leaders describe the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) as critical for workforce development. Several speakers emphasized the CACC’s importance during Wednesday’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) board meeting, including CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood. “We’ll be looking at our (CPS) scholars graduating with certifications that would allow them …
CPS proceeding with new $25-million elementary in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a $1.1 million architect services agreement involving a new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons approved an $80-million bond issue in April, which is funding the $25-million new elementary school that will be …
Columbia’s school board to swear-in new members and discuss nature school on Monday
Columbia’s school board will meet tonight to vote to accept the results of Tuesday’s election, and the oath of office will be given to Suzette Waters and Blake Willoughby. Waters and Willouhby won election to a three-year term last week. Willoughby is an incumbent. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood will also recognize outgoing board vice …
$80-million bond issue approved by CPS voters
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) have given the green light to an $80-million bond issue, which will fund the construction of two new elementary schools. The final vote in Tuesday’s bond issue was 17,724 to 5,698. Passage required a four-sevenths majority, which is 57 percent. The bond issue will fund a $25-million new elementary …
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