(From the Carthage R-9 School District)The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 2023, 6:04 pm, at Carthage South Technical Center. Present were Board members Jeff Jones, Bill Lasley, Niki Cloud, Ryan Collier, Patrick Scott, and Lora Phelps. Nathan Terry was absent. Jeff Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meeting, payment of bills, district financial report, approve FY23 final budget, adopt revised regulation 6180 and regulation 4505, approve district assessment plan for 2023-2024, and approve special education compliance plan.
The MSIP 6 Standard: Operations evaluative report was presented to the board:
Janeane Myhre, Food Service Director, reported on staff training, utilizing distributors and local producers to procure foods of high nutritional value, and the importance of receiving free/reduced meal applications from parents.
Dan Hill, Maintenance Director, reported the housing for Tiger Cub Care is complete, the remodel of the transportation offices is complete, lighting upgrades for 6th grade center and Pleasant Valley are complete, the chiller for Columbian Elementary is scheduled for installation during winter break, and lead testing samples are completed and waiting for results.
Don Cox, Safety Coordinator, reported all safety protocols are in place for return to school, the district received $400,000 in grant money and a safety audit is under way, a third SRO officer has been hired for the 2023-2024 school year, monthly emergency drills are scheduled, and the district is applying for another safety grant opportunity.
Dr. Holley Goodnight, Assistant Superintendent for Business, presented on behalf of Kim Henderson, the Transportation Director. Dr. Goodnight reported the annual bus inspection by the Missouri State Highway Patrol was completed and the district received a 96.4% score and the Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award. Annual driving training is conducted, new routing and trip request software have been implemented, digital cameras on buses are being updated, two vans were purchased to assist with district travel, and two buses have been added to the districts fleet.
Mrs. Crystal Brown, Carthage R-9 Foundation Director, provided an update to the board regarding scholarships information, the major saver card campaign will take place in October, and trivia night fundraiser is scheduled for November 11, 2023.
Dr. Boyer presented administrative reports to the board with relevant information regarding the start of the school year. Dr. Boyer updated the board on the following:
• First day of school for the 2023 – 2024 school year is in full swing.
• Kindergarten pictures were taken in all elementary school and will be distributed at parent teacher conferences.
Convocation was a success and appreciate your attendance.
• Excessive heat warnings - during the extreme heat the district is doing all we can to ensure our staff and students are safe.
• Electronic enrollment is going very well.
• ParentSquare App role out is a success.
• The Administrative team attended a law seminar regarding informative topics in education.
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, extra duty, and substitute 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
Drew Bridges, 7th Grade Science Teacher Carthage Junior High School New Hire
Between the years of 2013 and 2017, Mr. Bridges played in the New York Yankees organization. Between 2017 and 2020, he was head coach for the Midwest Nationals Premier Baseball Academy. Mr. Bridges graduated from Carthage School District in 2013. In May of 2020, he graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Over the last two years, Mr. Bridges has been Assistant Vice President, Residential Lender for Guaranty Bank.
Taylor Snyder, Kindergarten Teacher Mark Twain Elementary New Hire
Ms. Snyder is a graduate of Carthage High School and will graduate from Missouri Southern State University in May of 2024. Her degree will be in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Snyder did her student teaching at the Carthage Sixth Grade Center in Fall of 2022.
Hailey Bowman, 2nd Grade Teacher Columbian Elementary New Hire
Ms. Bowman has plans to graduate from UT Western Governors University in December 2023 in Elementary Education. She has been working for the Carthage School District (Fairview) as an Instructional Assistant since 2021.
Support Hire
Isabella Sacry, EL Paraprofessional Mark Twain Elementary New Hire
Jennifer Baird, Cook Carthage Intermediate Center New Hire
Eliot Ballard, Bus Driver Transportation Modification
Trisha Gatewood, Paraprofessional Carthage Junior High School New Hire
Trisha Gatewood, Bus Driver Transportation New Hire
Yvonne Holmes, Cook CIC New Hire
Suzanna Eaton, Paraprofessional Carthage Junior High School New Hire
Samantha Hall, Cook Carthage Junior High School Modification
Quinn Randall, Paraprofessional 6th Grade Center New Hire
Xandria Virtue, Cook Fairview Elementary New Hire
Lacey Sharon, Paraprofessional Carthage High School New Hire
Hannah O'Hare, Library Media Aide Fairview Elementary New Hire
Extra Duty Hire
Samantha Slates, FCCLA Sponsor Carthage Junior High School Modification
Marina Hicks, Bilingual-Writing Fairview Elementary Modification
Marina Hicks, Bilingual-Speaking Fairview Elementary Modification
Jeff Beshore, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Brittany Morris, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Brandy Morris, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Diana Calhoon, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Brant Maxwell, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Steven Ray, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Autumn Palmer, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Darrell Barr, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Chris Edwards, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Kenneth Brown, Teaching During Plan Carthage High School Modification
Lora Frazier, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Amie Riley, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Stacey Stark, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Julie Tullis, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Jordan Macy, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Shannon Higgins, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Paul Kennedy, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Nathan Olinger, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Corey Willis, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Mark Stefan, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Jaren Hulette, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Angela Fewin, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Trudy Blankenship, Teaching During Plan Carthage Junior High School Modification
Cindy Trowbridge, Teaching During Plan Carthage Junior High School Modification
Chris Wilkerson, Teaching During Plan Carthage Tech Center Modification
Isabella Sacry, Assistant Dance Coach Carthage High School New Hire
Lee Ann Fent, FBLA-DECA Stipend Carthage Tech Center Modification
Kelsey Stenger, Head Senior Class Sponsor Carthage High School Modification
Alexandra Green, Assistant Junior Class Sponsor Carthage High School Modification
Melissa Youngworth, High School Yearbook Assistant Sponsor Carthage High School Modification Kristen Harrison, United Way Sponsor Carthage High School Modification
Substitute Hire
Julia Brown, Substitute District New Hire
Kristin Carter, Substitute District New Hire
Calvin Gazaway, Substitute District Re-Hire
Charlea Fraser, Substitute District New Hire
Alexander Boyer, Substitute District New Hire
Cheryl Gilmore, Substitute District New Hire
John Christie, Substitute District New Hire Support
Transfer
Amy Scott, Paraprofessional Carthage High School Transfer Was sub in district in 22- 23
Shandy Wilson, Instructional Assistant Steadley Elementary Transfer Was sub in district in 22- 23
Karina Paul, Cook Carthage High School Transfer Was at CIC
Joyce Hale, Cook Steadley Elementary Transfer Was at Fairview
Ruby Shaffer, Paraprofessional Columbian Elementary Transfer Was sub in district in 22- 23
Hilary McCaw, Nurse Early Childhood Center Transfer Was a sub nurse in 22-23
Certified Resignation
Brice Moss, Teacher Columbian Elementary Resignation
Support Retirement
Douglas Dahlman, Custodian Carthage Tech Center Retirement
Support Resignation
Donna Platko, Paraprofessional Early Childhood Resignation
Michelle Hall, Practical Nursing Instructor Carthage Tech Center Resignation
Eric Schmidt, Custodian Columbian Resignation
Dallas Scavezze, Paraprofessional Carthage High School Resignation
Glenn Radcliff, Custodian Carthage Junior High School Resignation
Kayley Moseley, Paraprofessional Columbian Resignation
Shelley Legorreta, Paraprofessional Carthage High School Resignation
Kelsey Bryant, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Josh Bryant, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Casandra Kittrell, Cook Pleasant Valley Resignation
Jessica Huffman, Nurse Early Childhood Resignation
Daryl Bailey, Bus Driver Transportation Termination
Kimberly Scharff, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Cecilia Flores, Cook Carthage Intermediate Center Resignation
Deborah Cardwell, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Wayne Jones, Wayne Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Extra Duty Resignation
Kelsey Stenger, JH Assistant Track Carthage Junior High School Resignation
Substitute Resignation
Jessica Schmuhl, Substitute District Resignation
Kyle Fewin, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation
Elizabeth Pirtle, Substitute District Resignation
Melinda Wilson, Substitute District Resignation
Holly Brock, Substitute District Resignation
Frances Wallain, Substitute District Resignation
Calbe Fewin, IT Intern IT Department Resignation
Gabe Lambeth, IT Intern IT Department Resignation
Michael Lanyon, IT Intern IT Department Resignation
Will Wallace, IT Intern IT Department Resignation
Kasie Stout, Paraprofessional Columbian Resignation
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