Twelve members of the public commented on equity and inclusion, student achievement and district budgeting among other concerns at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday.

The board heard the most public comment since it changed the rules for the process in September. Commenters took up the fully allotted 30 minutes of speaking time. The meeting audience was almost entirely full.

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The New Solutions K12 audit, titled "Improving Outcomes and Equity for Students with Disabilities and Other Students who Struggle," provides Columbia Public Schools with recommendations on how to better serve its students.
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