Columbia Public Schools prepare for heat without air conditioning

Thursday, August 12, 2010 | 5:08 p.m. CDT; updated 8:29 p.m. CDT, Thursday, August 12, 2010

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Public School District starts classes on Thursday, and those schools without air conditioning are preparing for possible excessive heat and humidity. Plans include putting fans in every classroom, taking lots of water breaks and possible half-days.

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