Monday, December 11, 2023

Finalists announced for Neosho R-5 superintendent


KSNF/KODE is reporting that the Neosho R-5 Board of Education has narrowed the list of superintendent candidates to three.

One of the finalists will replace Jim Cummins, who is retiring June 30.

The following people were named as finalists:

-Jim Davis, assistant superintendent, Rogers, Arkansas








-Robert Langman, superintendent, Darien, Illinois School District

-Richard Fretwell, Neosho R-5 assistant superintendent

Interviews will take place Thursday.


13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Surely not Fretwell. Get some new blood in this God forsaken town.

Anonymous said...

Get Fretwell out of Neosho. That school needs a chance to turn things around.

Anonymous said...

Freewill works for Jim Cummins the savior of Neosho schools so he should be perfect for the job.

Anonymous said...

Fretwell, just the same as Cummins are all in it for their name. Not for the sake of the children and teachers in that district. It’s a shame that these types of people get into these head roles to ruin Neosho more and more each year. Both Cummins and Fretwell should’ve been terminated long ago. If Neosho stands a chance, get someone to lead that’s not from this area.

Anonymous said...

The property taxes being paid to this school are shameful. Where is all that money?

Anonymous said...

Why waste the time of other possible applicants when the hiring board is going to hire Cummins butt buddy? If Neosho wants to change their ways, hire from OUTSIDE the district!!

Anonymous said...

1:07 Look at your tax bill. Over 60 percent goes to them. The media indicated that the City is still holding Tiff money of theirs. Could be your taxes could go down.

Anonymous said...

Fretwell is a rat, nobody cares about “he knows the ropes” the ropes are leading to a big fire. Neosho is a joke and needs a fresh start.

Anonymous said...

Agree. School Admin and City leadership.

Anonymous said...

Davis will be a breath of fresh air. Tax payers in this district deserve to know where all the property tax money goes.

Anonymous said...

656 inquiring more about Tiff, did the school not get dollars back? How much we talkin?

Anonymous said...

7:06 PM Neosho City Hall Finance Office should have the amount.

Anonymous said...

Fretwell is on administrative leave as of Monday 8/12. Just a FYI.