Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Carthage R-9 Board hears report on baseball field fundraising, accepts two teacher resignations


(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 pm, at Carthage High School. Present were Board members Jeff Jones, Bill Lasley, Niki Cloud, Ryan Collier, Nathan Terry, and Lora Phelps. Patrick Scott was absent. 

The Carthage High School Soundwave choir students performed the National Anthem and “Wings” from the 2023-24 competition set under the direction of vocal music co-directors Mrs. Katie Crigger and Mr. Brian Hargrave. 








The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meeting, payment of bills, and district financial report. 

Mrs. Kim Ensminger, Early Childhood Director, and Mrs. Kamie Bourgault, Parents as Teachers Director, presented the MSIP 6 Standard: Teaching and Learning (TL2) – Early Childhood Education evaluative report to the board. Mrs. Ensminger stated the district will expand early childhood education opportunities to empower students for future success. Early Childhood programming continues to utilize ELLC, Phonics Dance and Heggerty, and Handwriting Without Tears. Mrs. Bourgault stated the school system ensures birth through pre-kindergarten population has access to high-quality early learning experiences. Parents as Teachers are continually working to recruit families into programs and strengthen partnerships with organizations and businesses to suggest resources for families. 

Mr. Jones provided a Carthage R-9 Foundation update stating the foundation and school district are partnering together to raise additional funds for the Carthage Baseball field. Dr. Boyer announced the Step Up to the Plate Baseball fundraising campaign will start September 22nd through October 25th.

Dr. Boyer stated outside of the generous donation from the K.D. & M.L. Steadley Trust, the project will take additional funding for completion and will be completed in phases. Dr. Boyer provided the Board information regarding the revised policies and regulations for their review and consideration for adoption at the October 16th board meeting. Dr. Boyer stated online giving will be available for the Step Up to the Plate Baseball fundraising campaign. The school district will be utilizing an online giving program through 4aGoodCause that can be accessed on the district's website at www.carthagetigers.org/baseball. 

Dr. Boyer presented administrative reports to the board with relevant information regarding the start of the school year. 








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: 

Support Hire 

Alice-Jean Mosher, Cook 6th Grade Center New Hire 
Zia Honaker, Student Intern IT Department New Hire 
Diana Higgins, Bus Driver Transportation Re-Hire 
Malachi Hale, Student Intern IT Department New Hire 
Mason Carter, Student Intern IT Department New Hire 
Jason Guild, Technology Analyst Assistant IT Department New Hire 
Tony Rodas, Bus Driver Transportation Modification 
Elijah Nord, Bus Driver Transportation Modification 
Olivia Simmons, Paraprofessional Columbian Elementary New Hire 
Eliot Ballard, Bus Driver Transportation Modification 
Debra Hensley, Registrar Carthage High School Re-Hire 

Substitute Hire

Matthew Murray, Substitute District New Hire 
Trevor Byington, Substitute District New Hire 
Brett Fox, Substitute District Re-Hire 
Janet Baker, Substitute District New Hire 
Betsi McCrary, Substitute District Re-Hire 
Ian Derrickson, Bus Driver District Modification 
Douglas Roberts, Bus Driver District New Hire 
Ryan Milliken, Substitute District New Hire 
Tifnie Navarro, Substitute District New Hire 







Corey Stockton, Substitute District New Hire 
Kelsey Shepherd, Substitute District New Hire 
Kimberly Shue, Substitute District Re-Hire 
Belinda Miller, Substitute District New Hire 
Halle Miller, Substitute District New Hire 
Hannah Reed, Substitute District New Hire 
Tamela Dighero, Substitute District New Hire 
Elder Reyes, Substitute District Modification 

Support Transfer

Heather Cowin, Sign Language Interpreter Carthage Intermediate Center Transfer Was at Steadley in 22-23 
Mary Workman, Paraprofessional Carthage Intermediate Center Transfer Was at Steadley in 22-23 Tifnie Navarro, Paraprofessional Steadley Elementary Transfer Was Substitute Teacher 

Certified Resignation 

Caleb Bayless, Spanish Teacher Carthage High School Resignation 
Emily Reynolds, Practical Nursing Instructor Tech Center - South Resignation 

Support Resignation

Brandon Cox, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation 
Luz Moreno, Cook Carthage Intermediate Center Resignation 
Ashley Geter, Full Time Substitute Pleasant Valley Resignation 
Gary DeMoss, Bus Driver Transportation Resignation 
Cole Anderson, Bus Aide Transportation Resignation 
Megan Stubbs, Paraprofessional Carthage High School Resignation

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