Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Carthage R-9 Board hires three teachers, accepts resignation


(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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