The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved a retirement letter from Superintendent Dan Owens on September 12th. The board is looking to contract with the Missouri Association of Rural Educators to aid in the superintendent search.
The board approved a career ladder. Teri Noe will serve as the board committee member. The career ladder plan will be developed, and plans will be approved in the near future. Owens says the career ladder’s purpose is to enhance the educational experience of students by recognizing and rewarding productive, effective teachers by paying a stipend for additional work after contracted hours.
The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan draft was presented. Heath West and Kailer Stevenson will serve as the board representatives on plan development.
The board approved 21st Century Grant employee contracts. The extra-duty contracts for 19 employees are to be paid through the federal grant. Responsibilities range from the program director to after-school tutors.
Makayli Purvis of Princeton was hired to serve as a Special Education and Speech aide.
The board approved the finance, guidance, and transportation reports.
