Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Carthage R-9 Board sets tax levy, accepts resignations of HR director, two teachers, hires three teachers


(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, August 15, 2022, 6:00 pm, at Carthage South Technical Center. Present were Board members Niki Cloud, Bill Lasley, Karen Wilkinson, Nathan Terry, Patrick Scott, and Ryan Collier. Jeff Jones arrived after the meeting started. Niki Cloud led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meetings, payment of bills, district financial report, district assessment plan for the 2022- 2023 school year, and special education compliance plan. 








Dr. Baker, Superintendent, presented a MSIP update stating the district is working on a revised presentation schedule and will present it to the board in the near future. Mr. Jones was absent so no update for the Carthage R-9 Foundation. 

Following a hearing on the district’s proposed tax rate, the Board established the total tax levy for 2022-2023 including Incidental Fund $2.7647, Debt Service Fund $0.83, and Capital Projects Fund $0.2860 totaling at $3.8807. 

Ms. Cloud presented the official report of the Canvassing Committee on the August 2, 2022, School Bond Election. The election results of the County Clerk were thereupon examined and approved by the Board of Education. 

The Board approved the Resolution of the Board of Education $500 One-Time Payment and details of the $500 One-Time Payment presented by Dr. Baker. 








Mr. Jared Patrick, High School Assistant Principal, and other certified staff presented a revised finals exemption policy developed by high school staff and board members. The board approved the revised finals exemption policy. 

Dr. Baker provided an update on the July 26, 2022, work session topics and the plan moving forward.

Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following: 

• School starts, Monday, August 22nd 

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

In closed session the Board approved the following personnel actions: 

Approved the employment of certified, support, substitute staff, and non-staff coaches as 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 Hire: 

Gazaway, Calvin Music Teacher Columbian Elementary/Carthage 6th Grade Center- Mr. Gazaway is a retired educator. He is a current substitute in the Carthage R-9 School District.

Golubski, Keith Machining Teacher Carthage Technical Center - South- Mr. Golubski was approved as a part-time machining teacher in the spring. He will be teaching full-time. Mr. Golubski earned a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry from Saint Louis Christian College, Florissant, MO. He currently serves as an outreach pastor at Carterville Christian Church. His professional/technical expertise as a welder and plasma cutter operator were critical in his success at Cherokee Millwright and Mechanical, Maryville, TN and 9205 Creations, Carthage, MO. Mr. Golubski also brings experience as a mechanic. He previously worked as the assistant fleet mechanic in the Carthage R-9 School District and as a maintenance mechanic at O & F Machine Products, Joplin, MO.








Hughes, Bethany SPED Teacher Columbian Elementary- Ms. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Education from Missouri Southern State University. She is returning to the Carthage R-9 after most recently serving as a 2nd grade teacher at Hellenic American Academy, Deerfield, Illinois. Prior to her time in Illinois, she was a dual language teacher at Fairview Elementary. 

Support Hire: 

Coonce, Emily EL Paraprofessional Carthage Junior High School 
Roach, Kim CTE Business Manager Carthage Technical Center-South
Barnett, Karley Personal Paraprofessional Carthage Junior High School 
Moseley, Kayley SPED Paraprofessional Columbian Elementary 
Thrasher, Sarah Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center
Rodgers, Felicia SPED Paraprofessional Columbian Elementary 
Clements, Kendra Student Health Assistant Carthage 6th Grade Center
Hildreth, Steven Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center 
Sonnier, Damariz Home to School Liaison Carthage Intermediate Center 
Craig, Debra Cook Steadley Elementary 
Hargreaves, Cheryl Custodian Carthage Intermediate Center 
Sutherland, Tristan Nurse Steadley Elementary Transfer 
Murphy, Teresa SPED Paraprofessional Carthage 6th Grade Center 
Huffman, Nurse Early Childhood Center 
Jessica Barr, Madelynn SPED Paraprofessional Columbian Elementary 
Trujillo, Ruben SPED Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center 
John-Ramos, Joseph Paraprofessional Carthage High School 
Sheldon, Daniel Custodian (Full Time) District 
Lightfoot, Alex Custodian (Full Time) District 
Patton, David Custodian (Full Time) District 
White, James Custodian (Full Time) District 
Asbell, Stanley Custodian (Full Time) District 
Horton, Brenda Title 1 Instructional Assistant (1st Semester) Carthage 6th Grade Center  
Borland, Kassidy Personal Paraprofessional Carthage 6th Grade Center 
Spangler, Wayne Paraprofessional Carthage High School 
Smith, Amanda Attendance Secretary Carthage 6th Grade Center 
Atteberry, Robert Custodian (Full Time) District 
Russow, Jennifer Cook Carthage Junior High School 
Geter, Ashley Full-time Substitute Pleasant Valley Elementary / Mark Twain Elementary / Early Childhood Center Transfer 
Little, Jarrett Part-time Accompanist Carthage Junior High School 
Bartosh, Joseph EL Paraprofessional Carthage High School 
White, Minda Paraprofessional Carthage High School 
Boyd, Sundeana Cook Carthage High School 
Hale, Joyce Cook Steadley Elementary 
Gallaway, Susan Full Time Substitute Carthage Intermediate Center
Faulkenberry, SandraEL Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center
Eakes Loving, Lauren Accompanist Carthage High School 
Green, Chloe TPA Paraprofessional Fairview Elementary 
Rosario, Neysa Home to School Liaison Fairview ElementaryTransfer 








Substitute Hire: 

Nord, Jennifer Substitute Cook District 
Gilmore, Kacey Substitute District
Helton, Darren Substitute District
Haeberle, Kelsey Substitute District
Meister, Melissa Substitute District
Gilbert, Wendilyn Substitute District
McGrew, Pam Substitute District
Eby, Alexus Substitute District
Conness, Zane Custodian (Sub) District
Depew, Scott Custodian (Sub) District
Pendleton, Richard Custodian (Sub) District
Pace, Rachel Substitute Teacher District
Henson-Rich, Twyla Substitute Teacher District
Ramirez, Anahi Substitute Teacher District
Baugh, Judy Substitute Cook Carthage High School Rehire 

Extra Duty Hire: 

Whyte, Bryan Teaching During Plan Carthage High School  
Thomas-Holman, Angela Doctorate Carthage High School 
Thayer, Kacey 8th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Carthage Junior High School  
Gazaway, Calvin Elementary Vocal Music Columbian Elementary/Carthage 6th Grade Center Transfer Howard, William Teaching During Plan Carthage Technical Center 
Marrs, Jeffrey Teaching During Plan Carthage Technical Center
Golubski, Keith Skills USA Carthage Technical Center 
Tiller, Gage Doctorate Carthage Technical Center 
Trowbridge, Cindy Teaching During Plan Carthage Junior High School 
Sonnier, Damariz Bilingual - Speaking Carthage Intermediate Center 
Sonnier, Damariz Bilingual - Writing Carthage Intermediate Center 
Darland, Norma Bilingual - Writing Carthage High School 
Sill, Trevor Assistant Wrestling Coach Carthage Junior High School 
Garcia Gonzalez, Cristina Girls Basketball Assistant Coach Carthage High School 
Mancilla-Gripka, Thiare Bilingual - Writing Fairview Elementary 
Thomas Coffman, Jana Bilingual - Speaking Carthage Intermediate Center
Thomas Coffman, Jana Bilingual - Writing Carthage Intermediate Center 

Certified Resignation: 

Jones, Chad Machining Teacher Carthage Technical Center 
Beck, Melissa Music Teacher Columbian Elementary / Carthage 6th Grade Center 

Support Resignation: 

Tomas, David Student Intern Administrative Office
Strait, Bailey Student Intern IT
Byers, NathanielMaintenance District 
Jones, Ashley Director of Human Resources Administrative Office 
Sullivan, Amanda Administrative Assistant Carthage 6th Grade Center 

Substitute Resignation: 

Farley, Rowena Substitute Teacher District
Farley, Philip Substitute Teacher District
Walker, Isabelle Substitute Teacher District

Extra Duty Resignation: 

Beck, Melissa Elementary Music Columbian Elementary / Carthage 6th Grade Center 
Jones, Chad Skills USA Carthage Technical Center 
Jones, Chad Additional Days Carthage Technical Center 
Banta, Leslie Academic Team Carthage Junior High School

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