The Grundy R-5 Board of Education has received a request from a representative of the parent-teacher organization to complete fencing around the playground at the elementary building and to purchase a sign for the highway side of the elementary building. An investigation is to be made about seeking a grant for the expenses. The board discussed maintenance […]
In a very short meeting, The Laredo Board of Education has approved the only bid received for snow removal this winter. The bid by Larry Loyd of Laredo was $125 per occurrence. The board also appointed Administrator Misty Foster as the district’s Homeless Coordinator.
An after school program is being considered in the Newtown-Harris school district. Ten students need to participate each day in order to make the program financially feasible. The board is expected to know within two weeks whether to Implement the program. The district says a comprehensive school improvement committee is being created which is to […]
The Trenton Park Board has approved an amended agreement for the Trenton R-9 School District to use Burleigh Grimes baseball field. Among the provisions, Trenton R-9 is to pay $200 per day, on game days only, to the Trenton Park Department which includes a one-time field preparation and rental. Trenton R-9 also is to provide […]
Among personnel matters approved by the NCMC Board of Trustees during their latest meeting, Carmen Austin will transfer from TRIO program administrative assistant to the role of Upward Bound Coordinator, replacing Ellen Hamilton who is resigning as of October 10th. Rickiann Miller of Brooker, Texas was hired as a personal computer specialist as of November […]
At a meeting Monday evening of the Spickard R-2 Board of Education, approval was given to the 2016-2017 Professional Development Plan, which included a proposed schedule and expenditures. The school district wellness plan was approved including goals, committee members and nutrition education. Also adopted was the state model of theSpecial Education Compliance Plan. Board members […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a contract with Terwilleger Therapy Team LLC. for occupational and physical therapy services at a cost of $70 an hour. The board approved an extra duty stipend for Shani Kinney as technology coordinator. The board agreed to have Lamma Excavating of Trenton to stabilize embankments at a lagoon […]
At a meeting last evening, Trenton R-9 Board of Education Goals were re-adopted. Develop and enhance quality programs to improve performance and enable students to meet their personal, academic, and career goals. Recruit, attract, develop, and retain highly qualified staff. Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services, and function & safe facilities. Promote, facilitate, […]
Gallatin Boy Scout Justice Fry presented seven color-coded fire hydrant maps to Mayor Barb Ballew and the Board of Aldermen. Fry created the maps for an Eagle Scout project. His work also included painting 125 fire hydrants within the city limits. Tops of the fire hydrants have been painted red, orange, green, or blue based on […]
The Princeton Board of Education has approved a plan to request qualifications for architectural services. The action was recommended by a facilities committee for a potential upcoming bond issue. The architectural route is to be pursued rather than a design-build process. Once the request for qualifications is advertised two weeks, a facility meeting is planned […]
The Grundy R-5 Board of Education has agreed to have a baseball program in both the Fall and Spring. The district also will continue to have a track program in the Spring with students allowed to participate in both track and baseball. Grundy R-5 has a girls softball program in the Fall. Superintendent Rob Deaver […]
The North Mercer School district will sponsor an after school program beginning Monday, September 19 with hours from 3:15 until 5:30 Monday through Thursday. The program is for all ages, although it’s primarily for Kindergarten through 6-grade students with a cost of $3.00 per day. While there’s no district transportation service for the after school […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board has approved a property tax levy of nearly 15 cents on the 100 dollars of assessed valuation. That amount was recommended by the State Auditor’s office. The board also discussed plans by a tax levy committee regarding a proposed 15 cent tax levy increased on the November ballot.
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week continued discussion related to plans to construct a water plant pending additional funding being secured. The board approved an ordinance to amend water rates to meet U.S. Department of Agriculture funding requirements. The rates are $33.25 cents for the first one thousand gallons and $7.25 for usage per […]
North Central Missouri College has filled three staff positions – two are new hires; another is an internal transfer. And the board of trustees has approved the purchase of a new state-of-the-art scoreboard for the Ketcham Center. Trenton Resident Craig Sager will leave his position as general manager of Green Hills Golf Course at Chillicothe […]
An Albany native has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Ted Place is the Chief Development Officer for Kansas City Public Television, 90.9 The Bridge and The Hale Center for Journalism. Place has over fifteen years of experience in fund raising and development. He is an alumnus […]
An increase of one cent has been approved for the Pleasant View R-6 school tax levy. The new rate, adopted by the board of education, is almost $4.79 on the 100 dollars of assessed valuation. Approval also was given to the annual secretary of the board report; the state transportation report; current school bus routes; free and […]
Laredo R-7 Board of Education has set the total tax levy at nearly $5.89 cents on the 100 dollars of assessed valuation. This includes four-48 for the general levy plus the voter-approved $1.40 levy increase. It was reported last year that the Laredo board had set the levy then at $5.69 per 100 dollars. At […]
At a meeting this week of the Newtown-Harris Board of Education, Justin Oaks was appointed to fill the remainder of the school board term held by Julie Veach. Oaks appointment runs until the election next April. Amanda Neff was approved as the new bookkeeper. Patti Stark of Mercer was approved as a special education consultant for […]
An update on the sewer project at Spickard is the topic for a special meeting August 17th. A representative of White Cloud Engineering is to be at the city hall to discuss more information on the proposed project. The Spickard town board of aldermen has scheduled the meeting for 6 o’clock that evening. During a meeting Monday evening, a […]
