Joplin R-8 Board accepts choir teacher's "separation," hires teacher

During a closed session Tuesday, the Joplin R-8 Board of Education accepted the "separation" of middle school choir director Joseph Mitchell and hired one teacher, Melissa Huff, according to the minutes.

The following classified employees' resignations were noted, but did not require board approval:

Sureree Hartgrave, Camile Parkin, Kimberly Lawson, Lana Bibee, Todd Brennfoerder, Kaleb Hartgrave, Sandra Wells, Stephanie Morales, Anita Blount, Evan Miranda

The following employees were hired:

Classified Hires: Edward Reynolds, Sean McClain, Jennifer Mercado, Jennifer Randolph, Shea Smith, Jamie Martin, Janet Banes, Danielle Clark, Jason Elgin, Kyra Mitchell, Venus Spencer, Samuel Spaulding, Bethany Sparlin, Malaki Brisco, Paola Morrill-Aguilar Hannah Mitchell, Judith Moran, Nicole Smith, Kaylee Wilson, Samantha Walker, Alan Shannon, Amy Trombley

Substitute Hires:
Bailee Thetge, Christi Sapp, Kristopher Dishman, Mary Werberger, Christy Taylor