The increase in positive COVID cases and exposure among staff and students has prompted the Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) to transition to its yellow protocol next week, which will require masks. JCPS also cites the overall increase in Cole County. The district will not hold classes on Monday, which is MLK Jr. Day. The …
COVID concerns prompt Helias to schedule Tuesday deep-cleaning of building
COVID concerns have prompted Jefferson City’s Helias Interparish high school to require masks in common areas for students and staff. Masks will also be required in areas where social distancing isn’t possible. Our sister station KWOS in Jefferson City reports Helias will also be closed on Tuesday after the MLK holiday, for a deep-cleaning of …
Missouri’s Supreme Court issues decision in high-profile Jefferson City teacher case
Missouri’s highest court has unanimously upheld the firing of a Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) teacher who was terminated after she transferred confidential student information to her personal e-mail account. Missouri’s Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision on Tuesday involving former JCPS teacher Tammy Ferry. JCPS praises the ruling, saying the district’s appeal of a …
CPS mask mandate lawsuit case heads to court on Tuesday
The Missouri attorney general’s office will be asking a Boone County judge to issue a preliminary injunction on Tuesday morning against Columbia Public Schools (CPS) regarding the district’s mask mandate. Boone County Judge Brouck Jacobs has scheduled a 9 am hearing at the county courthouse in downtown Columbia. Attorney General Eric Schmitt has also filed …
CPS mask mandate lawsuit case heads to Boone County Circuit Court on Tuesday
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 …