Carthage R-IX School District

The Board meeting included presentations on student achievement and growth, a review of high school spring sports performance, and information regarding the Southwest Missouri Special Services Cooperative agreement. Discussions were held on meal prices, insurance policies, occupational health services, and the Alternative Method of Instruction plan for the upcoming school year. The Board also received information on the official school logo, salary schedules including teacher base pay increases, and the preliminary budget for the next fiscal year. During a closed session, the Board addressed personnel actions, including the employment of support staff and various staff resignations.

The Board meeting included a presentation on the KE Baker remodel update and a review of the 2026-2027 proposed budget. Additionally, in closed session, the Board approved the hiring of several certified and support staff members and accepted the resignations of various certified, support, and substitute staff.

The meeting included presentations from Carthage Technical Center student groups regarding their success as National Qualifiers and a presentation on kindergarten readiness by the Early Childhood Center and Parents as Teachers directors. The Board received updates on the Carthage R-9 Foundation, as well as information regarding bids for the KE Baker remodel, and contracts for custodial services, pest management, and HVAC-Energy Services. The 2026-2027 budget was reviewed, covering funding, debt payments, and tax revenue. In a closed session, the Board approved various personnel actions, including the employment of new certified, support, and substitute staff, staff transfers, summer school staffing for high school and elementary levels, and accepted several resignations.

The meeting included an administrative transition where the oath of office was administered to new board members, and board officers for the upcoming term were elected. The Board reviewed summer school logistics, the MSIP 6 report on CSIP Priority 1, and received an update from the Carthage R-9 Foundation. Progress on the Performing Arts Center was presented alongside discussions on upcoming capital improvement projects. Bid packages were reviewed for the KE Baker remodel, custodial supplies, pest management, and HVAC-Energy Services. Additionally, the Board reviewed employee insurance plans, student handbook changes, and conducted a closed session to approve numerous personnel appointments, transfers, resignations, and retirements.

The meeting featured student recognition for achievements in swimming and wrestling. The Board was honored during appreciation week. The agenda included a presentation on the winter sports update, a progress report from the school foundation, and information regarding game and tournament sponsorships. Additionally, the Board reviewed food supply bids, discussed nonresident tuition rates for the upcoming school year, and received a report regarding elementary school and autism center operations. Personnel matters, including employment and resignation actions for certified and support staff, were discussed in a closed session.