Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Carthage R-9 Board accepts retirements of superintendent, two resignations


(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 17, 2022, 6:00 pm, at Columbian Elementary. Present were Board members Niki Cloud, Bill Lasley, Karen Wilkinson, Nathan Terry, Jeff Jones, and Ryan Collier. Patrick Scott was absent. 

Columbian students Daxtyn Nixon and Harley Rohr led the Pledge of Allegiance. Second grade students provided cheerful songs under the direction of vocal music teacher Mr. Calvin Gazaway. 








The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meeting, payment of bills, district financial report, 2023 practical nursing program student handbook, student ridership count and bus routes for 2022-2023, and South Tech Center metal storage specs. 

Dr. Matt Huntley, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Beth Hunt, Curriculum Director, and Dr. Holley Goodnight, Assistant Superintendent of Business, presented a MSIP 6 Standard update regarding leadership – professional development. An overview of target areas one, two, and three were discussed.

Mr. Jones provided a Carthage R-9 Foundation update. Trivia night fundraiser is happening November 12th at 6pm at Bykota Church and the Major Saver card campaign has kicked off. 

Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following: 

• Show Me the Ozarks Magazine featured art teachers Alexandra Burnside at Fairview Elementary and Cheryl Church at Carthage High School. 

• Carthage High School Art Club volunteered to design and paint a mural/wall on the district warehouse near the Carthage square and will take votes through an upcoming Facebook post. 

• Congratulations to Dr. Barlow on your retirement with 40+ years in education, Jennifer Sager on hosting a successful Maple Leaf Band Festival, and Becky Purinton on helping organize the Maple Leaf Festival. 

• Reminders: October 25 and 27 – Parent Teachers Conferences, October 28 – No school, and November 7 – No school / Staff PD Day. 

• Dr. Baker announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023. 








The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss personnel and student matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (3) and (6) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. 

In closed session the Board approved the following personnel actions: 

Approved the employment of certified, support, substitute, and extra duty staff 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: 

Vinson, Gay ELA Teacher Carthage High School Re-Hire. Ms. Vinson completed her undergrad at Pittsburg State University. While completing her Master's in English at SEMO, she taught part-time in the English Department.

After that, she moved to St. Louis where she taught for multiple colleges. She then began teaching in Farmington, MO for the high school and middle school. Ms. Vinson then moved to the St. Louis area where she taught at Pattonville High School for 18 years. Most of those years included teaching dual credit through SLU. 

In 2017, she moved back to this area and began teaching for the Carthage High School. Ms. Vinson retired in 2019. 

Support Hire: 

Masoner, Devany Cook Carthage Intermediate Center Modification 
Nelson, Miao Cook Carthage Intermediate Center Modification 
Flores, Cecilia Cook Carthage Intermediate Center Modification 
Anzjon, Melissa Cook Carthage High School Modification 
Blevins, Shelly Cook Columbian Elementary New Hire 
Eaton, Jessenia Secretary Transportation Modification 
Felipe, Martha Cook Carthage High School Modification 
Kittrell, Cassandra Cook Pleasant Valley Elementary Modification 
Patrick, Kimberlee Cook Pleasant Valley Elementary Modification 
Willits, Aaron Custodian Carthage Junior High School New Hire 
Sheldon, Daniel Bus Technician Transportation Modification 
Cordova, Monica Home/School Liaison Carthage High School Modification 
Antwiler, Joshua Route/Scheduling Coordinator Transportation New Hire 
Perez-Paxtor, Julissa High School Secretary Carthage High School New Hire 

Substitute Hire 

Crocker, Cary Substitute District New Hire 
Hudson, Larry Substitute District New Hire 
Taylor, Allison Substitute District New Hire 
Eddington, Christina Cook District Modification 
Combs, Candice Substitute District New Hire 
Thomas, Ann Substitute District New Hire 
Allen, Brianna Substitute District New Hire 







Cady, Brooklyn Substitute District New Hire 
Mouton, Margaret Substitute District New Hire 
Still, Harold Custodian District New Hire 
Miller, Dusti Substitute District New Hire 
Reed, Kyle Substitute District New Hire 

Extra Duty Hire

Crandon, Courtney Bilingual - Speaking Carthage High School Modification 
Crandon, Courtney Bilingual - Writing Carthage High School Modification 
Loveall, Claribel Bilingual - Speaking Carthage Junior High School Modification 
Barrera, Jacqueline Bilingual - Speaking Fairview Elementary Modification 

Approved Retirement/Resignation and Employment of Certified, Support, Substitute, and Extra Duty Staff as presented. 

Certified Retirement/Resignation

Baker, Mark Superintendent Carthage R-9 School District Retirement 
McCrary, Betsi Library Media Specialist Carthage Junior High School Retirement 
Barlow, Tom Steadley Principal Steadley Elementary Retirement 
Murray, Kortney Biology Teacher Carthage High School Resignation 

Support Resignation 

Chonay, Ana Secretary Carthage High School Resignation 
Anzjon, Birgit Cook Carthage High School Resignation 
Eby, Michelle Bus Driver Transportation Resignation 
Trujillo, Ruben SPED Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center Resignation 
Thrasher, Kennedy SPED Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center Resignation

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