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 …
$80-million bond issue on the ballot for Columbia Public Schools
Voters in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) are casting ballots today on an $80-million bond issue, which would fund construction of a new $25-million elementary school in south Columbia. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood tells 939 the Eagle that the district works with demographers, and says the new elementary would be located on the John Warner …
Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …
Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …