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As public school starts Thursday in both Columbia and Jefferson City, those school districts are dealing with a surge in student enrollment. To deal with this, the districts have hired several teachers at the last minute to maintain a healthy ratio of students to instructors.

Although enrollment numbers are expected to fluctuate for the next few weeks, Columbia and Jefferson City have added several teachers at the elementary level to accommodate the influx of younger students.

Members of the Columbia Board of Education are considering a proposal that would change how student transportation operates within Columbia Public Schools.

Columbia public schools are $7.5 million dollars richer after voters approved a 40-cent tax levy in Tuesday’s election.