(From the Carthage R-9 School District)The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 pm, at the Carthage South Technical Center – Community Room. Present were board members Ms. Niki
Cloud, Mr. Ryan Collier, Mrs. Lora Phelps, Dr. Mark Westhoff, Mr. Jeff Jones, Ms. Maria Sanchez,
and Mr. Patrick Scott. Ms. Niki Cloud led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Jon Guidie, Head Football Coach, and student players shared their successes during the football
season.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous open session meeting, payment of bills, and district financial report.
Dr. Luke Boyer, Superintendent, reviewed the FY25 federal audit report.
Dr. Boyer provided the Board information regarding the revised policies and regulations for their review and consideration of adoption at the February 17, 2026 board meeting.
Dr. Holley Goodnight, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. Dan Hill, Director of Facilities, Hight
Jackson Associates PA representatives, and Crossland Construction Company, Inc., representatives
provided the Board information regarding the Carthage R-9 PAC – Guaranteed Maximum Price
Amendment and Bid Package #2.
Dr. Goodnight, Mr. Hill, Hight Jackson Associates PA representatives, and Crossland Construction
Company, Inc., representatives provided the Board an update on auditorium progress.
Dr. Goodnight and Mr. Hill provided the Board capital improvements information for KE Baker
Stadium.
Dr. Goodnight provided the Board information regarding the Carthage Technical Center – Site
Improvements for the school farm.
Dr. Matt Huntley, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, and the board discussed the preliminary
academic calendar for 2026-2027.
Ms. Maria Sanchez provided a Carthage R-9 School Foundation update stating the trivia night fundraiser will be held on February 7, 2026 at Specialty Risk Insurance.
Dr. Luke Boyer, Superintendent, presented his report to the Board.
The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss legal, personnel, student matters, and evaluative personnel reports in compliance with Section 610.021 (1), (3), (6), and (13) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.In closed session the Board approved the following personnel actions:
Approved the employment of certified, support, and substitute staff as presented contingent upon
receiving a clear criminal record check from the Missouri Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of
Investigation, and a clear check of the Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry maintained by the Missouri
Department of Social Services for all employees new to the district:
Certified Hire
Francisco Castaneda, first grade dual-language (Spanish) teacher, Fairview Elementary- Mr.
Castaneda is an education student at Pittsburg State University pursuing graduation in May 2026,majoring in Family and Consumer Science, Early Childhood, Spanish, and minoring in Child
Development. Mr. Castaneda has been getting intern experience in the Dual-language program at
Fairview Elementary School, and he will complete his student teaching in second semester of this school year.
Natalie Courley, director of language services, Welcome Center- Ms. Cowley is an experienced
educational leader with over a decade of service in both district and school administration. She currently
serves as Principal of Richard D. Crosby Elementary School in Harvard, Illinois, and has prior leadership roles in the Lower Kuskokwim School District in Alaska included serving as Site Administrator and chief executive to site-based school boards. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and an M.Ed. Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alaska system, along with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of South Dakota. She is currently completing her superintendent licensure through Northern Illinois University and holds Illinois Principal and Elementary Education certifications.
educational leader with over a decade of service in both district and school administration. She currently
serves as Principal of Richard D. Crosby Elementary School in Harvard, Illinois, and has prior leadership roles in the Lower Kuskokwim School District in Alaska included serving as Site Administrator and chief executive to site-based school boards. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and an M.Ed. Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alaska system, along with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of South Dakota. She is currently completing her superintendent licensure through Northern Illinois University and holds Illinois Principal and Elementary Education certifications.
Ryan Dickens, machining teacher, Carthage Technical Center- Mr. Dickens is a skilled machinist with a broad experience in the industry. Additionally, he has teaching experience from Lamar Career and Technical Center. He holds a Certificate in Precision Machining Technology and is currently completing an Associate of Science in Engineering at Ozarks Technical Community College.
Support Hire
Reese Patterson, special education paraprofessional, Carthage Junior High School
Shelbi Wilson, cook, Carthage Intermediate Center
Charity Blackburn, special education paraprofessional, Steadley Elementary
Kadi Samuels, special education paraprofessional, Carthage Junior High School
Brittany Huff, cook, Carthage Junior High School
Abigail O'Brien, special education paraprofessional, Early Childhood Center
Substitute Hire
Chrystie Orr
James Robinson, substitute bus driver
Kaytlin Archibald
Thomas Barlow
Thomas Barlow, substitute bus driver
William Wadkins
Leysi Gonzalez
Certified Transfer
Milca Rebolledo, kindergarten dual language (English) teacher, Fairview Elementary
Denise Torres-Pitzer, second grade dual language (English) teacher, Fairview Elementary
Kirsten Catron, first grade teacher, Columbian Elementary
Mark Frischenmeyer, in-school suspension teacher, Sixth Grade Center
Zane Honaker, computer systems manager, Technology.CTC-S
Kevin Burgi, assistant principal, Carthage High School
Emma Pound, third grade teacher, Columbian Elementary
Support Transfer
Brooklyn Cordova, cook, Fairview Elementary
Erica Marrs, accounts payable supervisor, Administration Building
Marissa Bedsted, federal program specialist, Administration Building
Support Modification
Audrey Sisseck, evening custodian (lead), Carthage Junior High School
Shelly Toft, payroll coordinator- PEERS critical shortage, Administration Building
Aidan Cline, evening custodian, Carthage Junior High School
Substitute Modification
Sheila Bell, substitute cook
Support Resignation
Ricky Harris, custodian, Carthage High School
Jaymee Hernandez, cook, Fairview Elementary
Michelle Edwards, special education paraprofessional (autism) Columbian Elementary
Brooke Robinson, payroll specialist, Administration Office
Linda Peterson, special education paraprofessional, Steadley Elementary
Damaris Sonnier, special education paraprofessional- Columbian Elementary
Jackie Silvers, custodian, Carthage Junior High School
Support Retirement
Angela Williams, federal programs specialist, Administration Office
Support Resignation
Misty Osterdyk, substitute, district
No comments:
Post a Comment