Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kendace Bien’s organization
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Carthage R-9 Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The Board received updates from the Carthage R-9 Foundation regarding the Raise The Curtain campaign, information regarding the district's internet content filter, and a request for the adoption of the professional development handbook for the upcoming school year. New and revised policies were presented for future consideration, and discussions were held concerning a future board workshop. In a closed session, the Board approved various personnel actions, including the hiring, transfer, resignation, and retirement of certified and support staff.
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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.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Carthage R-9 Board Of Education Special Meeting
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.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Carthage R-9 Board of Education Regular Meeting
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.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
