Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Carthage R-9 Board adopts safety plan, hires three teaches, 21 support staff


(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, August 16, 2021, 6:00 pm, at Carthage Intermediate Center. Present were Board members Niki Cloud, Bill Lasley, Karen Wilkinson, Jeff Jones, Patrick Scott, and Ryan Collier. 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Niki Cloud, Acting 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, approve staff handbooks with the exception of pulling the High School Handbook, and approve special education compliance plan. 








Gregg Wolf, Assistant Superintendent for Business, provided an evaluative report on Safety, Missouri School Improvement Area G-8(7). Safety protocols are in place for return to school. 

Following a hearing on the district’s proposed tax rate, the Board established the total tax levy for 2021-2022 at $3.852. The tax rate has decreased by $0.1258 from the 2020-2021 year. 

Dr. Baker spoke in regards to board member replacement process. Applications will be available at the Administration Building from August 24th-September 7th. 

The Board approved the 2021-2022 Tigers Together (SRCSP) Back-to-School Plans for a Healthy and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. 

Potential and expected expenditures include new big playground equipment for every school, supplies/PPE- new for 2021- 2022 and inventory, cleaning supplies, towels, hand sanitizers, masks, etc., and a new bus. 

Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following items: 

• City Council Proclamation 
• Board Member Application opens August 24th 
• Possible ribbon Cutting in September for South Tech Addition 
• North Tech Remodel Project, starting next month 
• School starts, Monday August 23 








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 

Letitia "Tish" Kenney Instructional Coach Fairview 
Thomas Jones Counselor 6th Grade Center 
Sharon Frost Kindergarten Teacher Pleasant Valley 

Support Staff 

Mercedes Westerman Home School Liaison Fairview 
Jason Foster Custodian Maintenance 
Nicole Downey Cook High School 
Madelyn Goodwin Nurse Mark Twain 
Michael Reed Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance 
Amanda Story Special Education Paraprofessional 6th Grade Center 
Melinda McMullen Paraprofessional 6th Grade Center 
Sadie Musick Secretary High School 
Darren Wallace Bus Driver Transportation 
Kim Sharff Bus Driver Transportation 
Elder Reyes EL Paraprofessional Junior High 
Leendsey Serna EL Paraprofessional 6th Grade Center 
Amy Pinkley EL Paraprofessional Junior High 
Bryce Jones Special Education Paraprofessional Intermediate Center 
James Hargreaves Custodian Intermediate Center 
Cheryl Hargreaves Cook 6th Grade Center 
Garry DeMoss Bus Driver Transportation 
Kimberlie Schoenfelder Bus Aide Transportation 
Elissa Killam Speech Language Pathologist District 
Carson Tyndall Bus Aide Transportation 
Kaitlyn Barker Bus Aide Transportation 

Substitute Staff 

Sandra Satterlee Cook Food Service 
Rebecca Cook Cook Food Service 
Ashley Hoffman Teacher/Paraprofessional District 
Dustin Odett Teacher/Paraprofessional District 
Becky Rodenbaugh Teacher/Paraprofessional District 
Wendy Royer Teacher/Paraprofessional 

District Extra Duty 

Stephanie Ray Head Junior High Softball Coach 
Jaren Hulette Assistant Junior High Softball Coach 
Jacob Endicott Assistant Junior High Track Coach 

Non-Staff Coach 

Meghan VanSlyke 8th Grade Girls Basketball 

Retirement/Resignations 

Certified 

Emily Wade Counselor 

Resignation 

Support 

Michael Crowe Bus Driver 
James Veith Mechanic 
Anna Carr Bus Driver
Emma Bollinger Paraprofessional 
Ximena Figueroa EL Paraprofessional 
Stanna Dawson Paraprofessional
Audrey Webster Bus Driver 
Merrilyn Terry Cook 
Elise VanGilder Nurse
Kyla Salsbury Cook

Retirement

Support 

Karen Jefferies Cook 

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