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Columbia Public Schools to allow cell phones in schools

Collin Duft — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:45:31 +0000

The Columbia School Board decided to allow the use of cell phones in schools. Christine King, president of the Columbia Public School Board of education, said this policy will help students access school material through their phones.

“We want to provide the technology of online instruction through a variety of ways to students. In order for them to use their iPhone, for example, to look up whatever it is they need to do for a class, we have to allow them to bring that into school,” said King.

Belcher has new proposal for Columbia school start times

Tony Nochim — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:54:10 +0000

At the Columbia Board of Education meeting tonight, Superintendent Chris Belcher is expected to propose a new plan for school start times.

Instead of high school students starting first at 7:20am, like in previous proposals, Belcher is recommending they begin at 9:00am after the elementary and middle schools. He says research supports his proposal.

Possible budget cuts could affect public schools

Sapna Khatri — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:24:19 +0000

The Missouri National Education Association is warning of the fallout for public schools if congress does not act to avoid the so called fiscal cliff.

Columbia school board considers start times

Janet Saidi — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:48:50 +0000

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is considering making changes to school start times next year. This idea is currently being discussed among the school board with multiple proposals.

Four candidates vie for opening on Columbia Board of Education

Jennifer White — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:03:38 +0000

Four candidates are contending this month for the open position in the Columbia Board of Education. The position was formerly occupied by Paul Cushing who resigned to take an out of state job.

The four applicants are freelance media producer Rex Cone, Tim Parshall, the assistant director of the Assessment Resource Center at MU, Bill Kinney, an ear, nose and throat physician, and Executive Director of Central Missouri Community Action, Darin Preis.

Current board members will select the replacement.

King, Cushing claim Columbia school board seats

Nick Gass and Elizabeth Trovall — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:32:20 +0000

Paul Cushing celebrated his victory at Flat Branch Pub and Brewing with friends and family. He picked up 21 percent of the vote, finishing second to Christine King, who led with 42 percent. Cushing said any of the candidates would have been worthy.