(From the Carthage R-9 School District)The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 18, 2021, 6:00 pm, at Carthage Intermediate Center. Present were Board members Jeff Jones, Niki Cloud, Bill Lasley, Karen Wilkinson, and Patrick Scott. Lee Elliff Pound and Ryan Collier attended via Zoom.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carthage Intermediate Center students. A video overviewing CIC House System, a school wide behavioral system for student support, encouragement, and character development, was shown.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meetings, payment of bills, and financial reports.
Dustin Perkins, Carthage High School Assistant Principal, provided an evaluative report on School Climate, Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) I-7, I-8. Staff members use disciplinary data to identify trends, develop strategies, and implement effective behavioral support systems. Attendance rates are closely monitored, and staff members communicate with parents to promote student participation.
Niki Cloud provided a Carthage R-9 School Foundation update. Major Saver checks are being distributed to schools. The Foundation continues to work with Amazon Smile in accepting donations. Carthage High School scholarship applications will be accepted in the high school counselor’s office beginning the first week in February. If you are interested in contributing to an existing or new scholarship please contact Crystal Brown, Carthage R-9 School Foundation Director, at 417-359-7010 or browncr@carthagetigers.org.
A Co-Ed Wiffle Ball Fundraiser Tournament will be held April 24. Teams and sponsors are currently being accepted.
Matt Huntley, Carthage High School Principal, provided information on Carthage ConnectED- A CHS 1:1 Initiative. This program provides consistent technology by providing Acer Chromebooks for all CHS students to assist with assignments and for teachers to utilize as tools for instruction both inside and outside the classroom.
In an effort to add additional high school advanced business courses and better address new DESE standards Matt Huntley, Carthage High School Principal, requested the Board remove Computer Applications as a graduation requirement.
More in-depth Microsoft Office courses will be offered in its place allowing high school students to possibly earn certifications. The implementation of 1:1 technology in lower grades will provide the content of Computer Applications. The Board unanimously approved the change.
The Carthage R-9 School Board approved a Resolution regarding COVID-19 Leave as an extension of the federal leave mandated under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which expired December 31, 2020. This resolution extends the original ten (10) days provided by FFCRA in the first semester to the second semester and provides the addition of five (5) COVID-19 paid leave days to full-time and part-time employees in the district who meet the qualifying conditions outlined in the resolution. The COVID-19 paid leave days will expire June 30, 2021.
Several new and revised policies and regulations were presented to the Board for review. Final drafts will be considered for adoption at the February 15 regular meeting of the Board.
Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following items:
• Recognized the importance of showing respect and honor on Martin Luther King Day.
• Approximately 350 Distance Online Learners (DOL) students are enrolled in the second semester.
• Budget estimates for the 2021-22 school year are currently under review. Staff needs, capital projects, and technology requests are being considered.
• February’s Board Professional Development will focus on reading assessments and instruction.
• March’s Board Professional Development will focus on the Tiger Prep Academy (TPA).
The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (3) and (13) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The Board renewed the contract of all administrators for the 2021-22 school year, accepted the following retirements and resignations, and employed the following certified, support staff, and substitute staff:
The Board accepted the resignation/retirement of the following certified staff::
Retirement (effective end of 2020-21 school year)
Connie Anderson ELA Junior High
Julie Brownfield Kindergarten Columbian
Sharon Frost Kindergarten Pleasant Valley
Melony Houlihan Principal Pleasant Valley
Ronna Patterson Principal Fairview
Rebekah (Becky) Rodenbaugh ELL Fairview
Resignation/Release from Contract (effective end of 2020-21 school year)
Alice Johns Spanish (.50 FTE) High School
Karen Parker Third Grade Steadley
Jaala Scott Kindergarten Steadley
In closed session the Board accepted the following personnel actions:
Approved contracts and employment of certified and support staff presented contingent upon receiving a clear criminal records 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:
Administrative Staff:
Aaron Stockton Communication Specialist District
Certified Staff:-
Myranda Dunham Special Education (.50 FTE) High School (Admin Asst .50 FTE/Former 1.0 FTE) Taylor Oslakovic Title I Intermediate Center
Support Staff:
Dayli Alvarez Home School Liaison/Translator Fairview
Terri Diggs Secretary (limited to 550 hrs) Parents as Teachers
Shalanna Ducote Bus Aide Transportation
Johnathan Lashmet Groundskeeper Maintenance
Sonjia May Bus Aide Transportation
Pamela Parlett Personal Paraprofessional Columbian
Taria Smith Personal Paraprofessional Intermediate Center
Dakota Sisseck Paraprofessional Columbian
Amanda Sanders Secretary Intermediate Center
Merrilyn Terry Cook Columbian
Amanda Whisman Bus Driver Transportation
Maranda Wise Cook Intermediate Center
Substitute Teachers: Brandon Chapman
Rachel Mareth
Betty Meyers
Alan Snow
Les Rinehart
Lisa Teerlink
Jessica Tuggle
Substitute Support Staff:
Taylor Steinbach Substitute Cook District
Eduardo Ramirez Substitute Custodian Maintenance
The Board was notified of the following personnel changes:
Support Staff Transfers: Tom Huntley Custodian 6th Grade Center (Former Custodian/High School) Glenn Radcliff Custodian High School (Former-Custodian/6GC)
Shelly Still Custodian Intermediate Center (Former-Custodian/6GC)
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