The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in special session on Monday, June 1, 2020, 6:00 pm, at Carthage High School. Present were Board members Jeff Jones, Bill Lasley, Tony Diggs, and Elizabeth Streich. Lee Elliff Pound and Niki Cloud attended the meeting via Facetime. Wayne Jones was absent.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving 2020-2021 text book adoptions.
After providing an opportunity for public comment for the proposed revised 2020-2021 school calendar in accordance with state law, the Board adopted the calendar as presented.
The 2020-2021 school calendar is posted on the district’s website at www.carthagetigers.org or you may contact the District Office, 710 Lyon Street, 417-359-7010, to request a copy.
Dr. Baker provided a review for the Technical Center no-tax rate increase bond issue ballot question that will be decided by voters on June 2, 2020. The bond issue would expand South Technical Center and remodel North Technical Center. The public was provided an opportunity to ask questions.
Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following items:
-Summer school and COVID-19 precautions.
-Meeting technology and internet access needs for students by providing the usage of technology and special USB drives for internet access.
Dr. Baker provided board candidates what they can expect from him as superintendent if they are elected to the Board of Education. He will guide with integrity, provide accurate information to the Board of Education and community, not show favoritism, and support and advocate for children first.
The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (1) and (3) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
In closed session the Board approved the following personnel actions:
Resignation/Request release from Contract (effective for the 2020-2021 school year)
Robin Acker ESL Columbian
David Meinershagen EL Fairview
Debra Salsman Fourth Grade Fairview
Employment of Certified Staff (effective for the 2020-21 school year)
Michelle Kurz Kindergarten Mark Twain
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