The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 17, 2021, 6:00 pm, at Carthage Junior High. Present were Board members Lee Elliff Pound, Jeff Jones, Ryan Collier, and Patrick Scott. Niki Cloud and Karen Wilkinson attended via Zoom. Bill Lasley was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lee Elliff Pound, Board President.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the meeting agenda, minutes of previous meetings, payment of bills, financial reports, budget amendments, revised policies/regulations, 2021-2022 student handbooks, 2021-2022 educational resources, SMB financial resolution, proposed grant applications, bid specifications for North Technical Center remodel and solicitation of bids.
Dana Cook, Nurse Coordinator, provided an evaluative report on Health Services, Missouri School Improvement Program Area G-8 (8). Health room visits continue to rise primarily due to increased severity of special health care needs and increased census of students and faculty. Nurses were able to return 93% of students seen back to the classroom.
Bryan Shallenburger, Special Services Director, provided an evaluative report on Special Education, Missouri School Improvement Program Area I-1(2), I-3 (1,2,3,5), G-5. The District will meet all Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special State Performance Plan (SPP) Education Performance Goals.
Kandy Frazier, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, provided an evaluative report on Federal Programs, Missouri School Improvement Program Area G-5. She reviewed instructional and support services provided by the allocation of federal funds.
Ryan Collier provided an update for the Carthage R-9 School Foundation. The Foundation is planning a virtual fundraiser in place of the recently cancelled Wiffle Ball Tournament. Senior Academic Awards Night held on May 3, 2021, awarded over $86,000 in scholarships. Scholarship winners, Flanigan Speech Contest, and Boylan Art and Writing Contest winners will be posted to the Foundation website at https://carthager9foundation.wixsite.com/carthager9foundation and the Foundation Facebook page.
The Board approved a COVID-19 Resolution authorizing a one-time $400 payment to all full-time and part-time regularly employed District employees as of May 1, 2021. The Board recognizes the impact COVID-19 pandemic has had on the work responsibilities of District employees.
Kandy Frazier, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, discussed the 2021-2025 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The CSIP Plan goal is to enhance instructional programs, resources, and support services to enable all students to meet personal, academic, and career goals.
Dr. Baker updated the Board regarding the following items:
- The 2020-2021 budget will finish strong with approximately 28% in reserves.
- Construction projects and CARES Act funding will likely create the need for 2021-2022 budget amendment. We do expect to receive additional CARES Act funds.
- Increasing certified staff base pay to $39,000 (+$650) and raising support staff salary schedules are being considered.
- COVID safety protocol will remain in place until the end of school however, some adjustments will be made for summer school.
- Graduation was held May 13, 2021, at David Haffner Stadium.
- A free physical night will be held Monday, May 24, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Carthage High School gym for incoming 7th – 12th grade Carthage R-9 students. Required vaccinations will be available and COVID19 Pfizer vaccinations will be available with parent authorization.
- Recipients for the 2020-2021 Golden Key Winners were announced.
- Dr. Bobbi Murrell Steadley 1st grade
- Brianna Mertens 6th Grade Center
- Josh VanSlyke Junior High math
- Elizabeth Turley High School ELA
- The District is developing a plan regarding community members using a few school storm shelters. Carthage currently only has one FEMA Community Storm Shelter which is located at the junior high. The safety of students will continue to remain first.
- As always CHILDREN’S BEST INTEREST!
The Board met in closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss legal and personnel matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (1), (3), and (13) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
In closed session the Board accepted the following personnel actions:
Approved contracts and employment of certified and support staff 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 Staff:
Tahnae Bass Project Lead the Way/Science Junior High
Jenessa Field ELA High School
Garrett Jack Mathematics High School
Austin Grotts Science High School
Drew Haggerman Kindergarten Fairview
Leslie Hunter Special Education 6th Grade Center
Chelsey Junker Kindergarten Fairview
Christopher Mooney Special Education Intermediate Center
Adan Sigala Physical Education Fairview
Jennifer Spencer Special Education Columbian
Support Staff
Emma Bollinger
Personal Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Center
Kane Brooks Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Cean Frye Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Jadyn Harris Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Aiden Logan Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Gloria Lozano Paraprofessional Pleasant Valley
Hadley McBride Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Ashley Molina Nurse Pleasant Valley
Sydney Peters Night Receptionist Tech North
Brittanie Powell Cook 6th Grade Center
Karla Shumny Secretary High School
Tristen Sutherland Nurse Early Childhood
Zach Thomas Seasonal Maintenance Maintenance
Substitute Support Staff:
Peter Durham Substitute Custodian Maintenance
The Board accepted the resignations and release from contract of the following certified staff:
Certified Resignation
Daniela Neri Fourth Grade Dual Language Intermediate Center
Support Staff Resignation
Stephanie Evans Admin. Asst. to Superintendent of Schools Administrative Office
Release from 2021-2022 Contract
Charles Carpenter English Language Arts High School
Dr. Shawn McVey 5th Grade Intermediate Center
The Board was notified of the following personnel changes:
Staff Transfers/Reassignments: (Effective for the 2021-2022 school year)
Transfers/Reassignments Certified Staff (effective 2021-2022 school year):
Angel Ambrosius 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Intermediate Center
(Former Special Education/CIC)
Madalyn Bass ELA Special Education Co-teacher Junior High
(Former Admin Asst/Jr. High)
Paige Burk Paraprofessional Columbian
(Former 4th Grade Teacher/CIC)
Monica Curl Business/Marketing Tech South
(Former Us History/World History-High School)
Julie Derfelt Title 1 Fairview
(Former Instructional Coach/Fairview)
Lisa Hall Second Grade Fairview
(Former First Grade/Steadley)
Amanda Katzfey Kindergarten Columbian
(Former Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher)
Brittany Radcliff Kindergarten Columbian
(Former Para-Columbian)
Additional Duty
Brian Crigger Head Cross Country (Boys and Girls) High School
Nathan McAlister Assistant Cross Country Coach High School
Rusty McDermott 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach High School
Nicole Sipes Head Girls Track Coach High School
Logan Wilson Head Boys Track Coach High School
