Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Carthage R-9 teachers receive pay increase, 12 teachers hired


(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 21, 2021, 6:00 pm, at Carthage Junior High. Present were Board members Lee Elliff Pound, Jeff Jones, Ryan Collier, Bill Lasley, Niki Cloud, and Karen Wilkinson. Patrick Scott was absent. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lee Elliff Pound, Board President. The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meetings, authorize payment of bills, approve district financial report, meal prices, and health insurance Stop Loss Carrier for the 2021-2022 school year. 








Leesa Loggains, Professional Development Chair, provided an evaluative report on Professional Development, Missouri School Improvement Area TL-2, G-8(2), including the 2021-2022 Professional Development Handbook. Professional learning drives and supports instructional practices in the District and leads to improved student learning. three-year retention rate for the 2020-2021 school year was at 80%, while one-year retention rates for the year were 88%. 

Dr. Baker presented a considered approval of preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022. The 2021- 2022 budget includes $650 increase to the teacher’s base salary (39,000), a $1.00 per hour raise for all support staff, and 2.57% raise for staff not on a salary schedule. 

Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following items: 

• An update on the budget 

• Only a little over a week left in summer school 

• COVID safety protocol adjustments 

• How to continue providing safe learning through Tigers Together, and new federal requirements regarding Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER). 

The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (1), (3), and (13) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. 








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 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 Staff

Sydni Beck First Grade Mark Twain 
James Christensen Social Studies High School 
Cristina Garcia Gonzalez Kindergarten Dual Fairview 
Sierra Jacques First Grade Columbian 
Yvonne Marcela Chipatecua Dual Language Junior High 
Keith Marson Fourth Grade Dual Intermediate Center 
Elizabeth Nichols Fourth Grade Intermediate Center 
Bailey Rouse Spanish High School
Misty Wilson Fourth Grade Intermediate Center 
David Wimers Instructional Interventionist High School 
Luis Tovar Dual Language Intermediate Center 
Heidi Pim Third Grade Pleasant Valley 

Support Staff 

Justin Bellah Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance 
Ammon Bourgeous Custodian Junior High 
Banner Bourgeous Custodian Fairview 
Sydney Campbell Student Intern Technical Center 
Monica Clinton Administrative Assistant, Food Service Welcome Center 
Jasmine Dorthy Cook Columbian 
Tyler Dunnic Seasonal Technician Technology 
Aubrie Fewin Student Intern Technical Center 
Christopher George Custodian Steadley 
Haley Hicks Paraprofessional High School 
Janet Kaup Paraprofessional Early Childhood 
Brenda Lombard Cook Summer School: Steadley/ School Year: High School 
Katie Reynolds Administrative Assistant, Special Services District Office 
Bailey Richmond Paraprofessional Fairview 
Christina Rose Cook Summer School: Steadley/ School Year: High School 
Kayla San Jose Cook Columbian 
Jennifer Schaefer Cook Junior High 
Dylan Smith Groundskeeper Maintenance 
Bailey Strait Seasonal Technician Technology 
Martha Vanderpool Cook TBD 
Kelsey Wilson Paraprofessional Early Childhood 

Substitute Support Staff 
Julia Linder Substitute Teacher District 
Jelica Montelongo Substitute Teacher District 
Sheri Pierce Substitute & Summer School Nurse Steadley 

Non- Staff Coaches 
Rayna Jefferis Assistant Volleyball Coach High School 

The Board was notified of the following personnel changes: 

Transfers/Reassignments Certified Staff (effective 2021-2022 school year): 

Alex Benbow Computer Science Intermediate Center (Former-Teacher/Pleasant Valley) 
Jared Zamouski ELA Teacher High School (Former-Para/Pleasant Valley) 
Amber Baugh Custodian High School (Former-Bus Driver/Transportation) 
Laura McClary Paraprofessional High School (Former-Para/Columbian) 
Kensey Sageser Administrative Assistant to Superintendent District Office (Former-Receptionist/District Office)
Sarah Fash Title I Reading Intermediate Center (Former-Teacher/CIC) 

Additional Duty 

Zach Canfield Head Track & Field Coach Junior High 
Katie Coen Assistant Cross-Country Coach (0.5) High School 
"Shane" Robert Lankford Assistant Cross-Country Coach Junior High 
Sara Mendell Head Cross-Country Coach Junior High 
Ashley Patterson Assistant 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Junior High 
Kacey Thayer Assistant 7th Grade Basketball Coach Junior High

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