The Trenton R-9 School Board of Education announced at its meeting that the school district will hold a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan meeting later this month. The CSIP meeting will be in the Trenton High School Commons January 18. Survey data will be reviewed and strategies to achieve the five Trenton R-9 Board of Education […]
The North Mercer School Board approved the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year at its meeting last night. The school year will start August 11th for teachers and August 16 for students. The last day for students will be May 9th, 2018. A committee was formed for the Proposition C campaign. A preliminary plan has […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 School Board discussed state budget cuts at its meeting last night. Superintendent Kim Johnson reported that Governor Eric Greitens’s plan for balancing the state budget may affect school districts. She attends monthly meetings with State Representative Nate Walker to stay informed on legislative initiatives that will impact the district. Johnson says the […]
A preliminary 2017-18 school calendar is being reviewed by the Laredo R-7 board of education. Members are looking at two options for the next school year. The topic is to be on the agenda for next months’ meeting. The board last night also reviewed a list of building improvements, bus repairs, and the budget. Members […]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved several personnel matters last night at its meeting. The board approved the resignation of custodian Kevin Knutson, the retirements of elementary teacher Lisa Robinson and elementary librarian Terry Bayless, the resignation of extra duties of football cheer sponsors Christy Stockman and Ranae Shahan and junior high cheer sponsor […]
The Princeton R-V Board of Education held a facility work session on Monday, December 19th. The school board met with members of Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc. The firm has been working with the district to provide plans to meet the current and future needs of the district. The Princeton R-V Board of Education unanimously approved the […]
At a meeting last night of the Spickard R-2 board of education, a financial report was given indicating revenues are coming in as expected, while expenses are at approximately 50% mark halfway through the fiscal year. Superintendent Bernie Schneiderheinze described expenditures as down compared to last year by this time. Board members completed an evaluation […]
Following an executive session, the Trenton R-9 school district had some personnel announcements. Tara Hoffman of Trenton was employed as the R-9 director of special services for the next school year. She’ll succeed Kristie Davis who will be resigning at the end of her contract. The board accepted retirement letters from two instructors: Lynn Griffin […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education has approved employee health insurance plans for 2017. The school reports there is a 1.73% increase in premiums. Approval also was given to renewing school district insurance coverage through MUSIC – Missouri United School Insurance Council. The board also approved the audit for the past school year noting an […]
A seventh through 12th-grade science teacher at Newtown-Harris, Michelle McLaughlin, is resigning effective at the end of the school year and plans to move out of the state. The district will be re-evaluating its bus contract for next school year. Newtown-Harris currently contracts through the Princeton School District which is sending out bid proposals next […]
The Princeton Board of Education has approved a contract with the firm Ellison and Auxier for architectural and engineering services. The firm is to receive 6% of the project cost, however, the Princeton district is not subject to any charges if no project takes place. Princeton Superintendent Jerry Girdner described the 6% as common. The board […]
North Mercer Kindergarten through 12th grade Principal Kim Palmer is retiring at the end of this school year. She’s been employed 30 years at North Mercer as a teacher, and then Principal since 2007. The North Mercer board approved a resolution for the April ballot involving a Proposition C waiver proposal. The board approved a […]
The Laredo Board of Education has approved an 8th grade trip to Branson on May 5 and graduation the night of May 8th at 7 o’clock in the school gymnasium. Classes at Laredo will be dismissed early Tuesday, December 20 at 1 o’clock for professional development time. Christmas break begins at noon on December 21 […]
The Grundy R-5 Board of Education has approved an audit for last school year performed by Conrad and Higgins LLC with no issues noted by the firm. Classes in the district will be dismissed early on December 21 for the Christmas Break with dismissal times 11:30 at the high school and 11:40 at the elementary […]
The Newtown-Harris Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Social Science teacher Rebecca Roberts and the retirement of Special Education consultant Patty Stark. Patty Stark is to return on a part-time basis after a state-mandated month off from the job. A retired teacher, Dennis Ryan, is to be the Social Science instructor who previously […]
The Princeton Board of Education met with Members of Ellison and Auxier architectural firm as they are considering an addition to the existing elementary building that possibly could include rooms for pre-school, special education, band, art, and weights. The school board is to continue working during the next few weeks to finalize a proposal to […]
The Laredo Board of Education has agreed to allow third through sixth-grade girls and boys to participate in the 5th and 6th grade basketball seasons after the first of the year. The board approved renewing insurance through Missouri United School Insurance Council for such things as property, liability, buses and workman’s compensation. The cost for […]
The North Mercer Board of Education at its latest meeting this week discussed a Proposition C waiver campaign. The primary discussion points were early work on a needs assessment and forming a committee. The board is to determine the ballot language and resolution during its December meeting. Voters in the North Mercer district are to […]
Individuals wishing to run for the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education in April can file when the school is open December 13th through January 17th. There’s no candidate filing during Christmas break December 17th through January 1st. There are two, three-year terms to fill in April currently held by Tim Allen and Jill Reeter. […]
The Grundy R-5 School District received 97.1% of the possible points in the latest annual performance report which includes student achievement, college and career readiness, the graduation rate, and attendance. The board has approved a bid to replace a portion of the sidewalk to the agriculture shop and along the west side of the high school […]
