Joplin R-8 Board approves 15 classified employee "separations," hires 36

During an August 22 closed session, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education hired classified employees, approved the euphemistically approved "separations" of some others, and discussed litigation and real estate.

Classified "Separations": Lauren Phillips, Alyssa Crawford, Amanda Pulliam, Billy Hales, Toba Phillips, Kayla Jones, John Hoke, Michelle Heaney, Wesley Underwood, Skyelar Long, Amanda Henderson, Amy Modras, Maggie Cowger, Brandy Hagston, Heather Peterson

Classified Employments: Rebecca Lancour, Morgan Claybrook, Samantha Foley, Linda Emmert, Martha Vargas, Stephany Wilson, Stacy Vanetta, Melodie Crossley, Adidja Ngarukiye, Sharon Matters, Mara Carpenter, Linda Cortez, Jana Kidd, Elizaeth Hininger, Patrick Franklin, Shay Simpson, Troy Harvey, Jamie Vainio, Kaylyn Simmons, Sara Harbaugh, Kristi Bass, Melissa Purcell, Anna Harmon, Melissa Mason, Rachel Kuehnast, Zion Shetley, Maniya Pullum, Cassandra Kitts, Sasha Storm, Erin Sigars, Ashley Davis, Tracy Allen, Sadie Jensen, Emily Adams, Evan Miranda, Donna Platko