Columbia Public Schools' (CPS) settlement with retiring Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood contained a gag order that prohibits Yearwood from talking about his departure publicly. Columbia school board president Suzette Waters and interim CPS Superintendent Dr. Chris Belcher joined host Mike Murphy live Sunday morning on 939 the Eagle's "Columbia Buzz" program. Mike Murphy joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" this morning, telling listeners that Sunday's interview with President Waters and Dr. Belcher cleared up a lot of things. Murphy tells listeners that Dr. Yearwood did not retire and that the board chose to part ways with Dr. Yearwood. But he emphasizes that personnel records involving school employees are protected by state law, so the board cannot discuss details. Mr. Murphy tells listeners that this was a negotiated departure that has been in the works for months: