CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage R-9 Board of Education announces that Dr. Luke Boyer from Conway, Missouri, has accepted the position of Superintendent. His contract will begin July I, 2023. Boyer will replace Dr. Mark Baker, who has served for six years as the Superintendent of Carthage R-9 Schools.
Baker submitted notice of his retirement at the October board of education meeting, effective June 30, 2023.
Boyer comes to the Carthage R-9 School District as Superintendent of Schools for the Laclede County R-I School District where he has served since 2021.
Boyer began his educational career in 2000 at Hartville, Missouri, serving as a high school science teacher. He was named K-8 Superintendent of Success R-VI School District, Success, Missouri in 2006 and Superintendent of Oregon-Howell R-III, Koshkonong, Missouri in 2008. In 2010, Boyer became the Assistant Superintendent at West Plains R-VII School District, West Plains, Missouri.
Boyer received his BS.Ed in Education with Biology Emphasis from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, in 2000. He has an Ed.M in Educational Administration from William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri, an Ed.S in Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Missouri, and his Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
Boyer is an active member of the Missouri Association of School Administrators and has represented public educators in and out of his community by serving on several organizational boards (ShoMe Benefits Health Insurance Board Member, Missouri Association of School Business Officials Legislative Committee Member, Missouri KeyNet Financial Advisory Board). He is now giving back to young administrators by serving as a mentor and college instructor. Boyer has also provided school districts with professional development in the area of curriculum development and writing.
“Our family is very excited to be a part of the Carthage School District and community,” stated Dr. Luke Boyer. ”There are many great things happening in the Carthage School District and I’m looking forward to seeing how we can continue to serve Carthage students and families. It’s exciting to be surrounded by educators that are passionate about the pursuit of improving academic and student growth programs.”
Boyer and his wife, Somer, have three children, Andrew, 12th grade, Ian, 9th grade, and Allie, 7th grade.
“We are excited to see where our district will go under Dr. Boyer’s direction. The Board has complete confidence that he will continue Carthage’s commitment to providing excellent education to all students,” said Niki Cloud, Carthage, R-9 Board of Education President. “We also wish the best to our current superintendent, Dr. Mark Baker, as he enjoys his retirement.”
