Joplin R-8 Board hires 12 teachers, accepts three retirements, four resignations

The Joplin R-8 Board of Education hired 12 teachers and accepted three retirements and four resignations during a closed session Tuesday.

The board also discussed preparations for negotiations with district employees.

The meeting was held via videoconference.







Certified Employment- Hannah Arnold, Mackenzie Bowers, Janet Brown, Jade Callaway, Luke Floyd, Tara Marty, Kalli McCoy, Melanie Ramos, Claire Raum-Miranda, Chad Ruddick, Ryan Lovell, Megan Schmelzle

Certified Retirements- Randy French, Deborah Leatherman, Dennis Walkup

Certified Resignations- Sally Spieckermann, Laura Weaver, Joan Hatfield, Marilyn Schultz