Education

Slater school hears funding update, looks to future gas line project (01/19/12)
Slater Schools is ahead in its funding from the state, according to interim Superintendent Carol Maher, and the district closed out its bonds for the early childhood center this past month. It hasn't yet received all of its local tax receipts for 2011, though, and is approximately $30,000 behind...

Future state funding predictions spell loss or gain at Slater Schools (12/19/11)
During the Board of Education's look at this month's financial report, Slater Schools Superintendent Carol Maher, PhD., indicated the payment from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should arrive within the next few days, the typical time frame for that revenue.

Slater schools announces new superintendent (12/16/11)
Having posted an opening for the superintendent position just two months ago, Slater School District announced Friday morning the search has come to an end.

Slater Schools kick-starts search for new leadership (10/11/11)
More than 25 district employees attended an informal meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 11, to discuss the characteristics they'd be looking for in a new Slater Schools superintendent. As the fall semester progresses, staff and board members alike seem eager to find someone permanent for the position. The open position will be posted Wednesday, Oct. 12...

Beginning of year items approved by Malta Bend School Board (07/13/11)
Moving into the 2011-2012 school year, the Malta Bend Board of Education approved several items during the board's first meeting with Superintendent Charles Marcum.

Slater Schools works toward increasing savings, student attendance (06/21/11)
A projected decrease of $140,000 in state funding for Slater schools has the district tightening its belt. However, Superintendent Carol Maher feels confident that the district would increase its total savings in the next two years. The Fund Balance gradually decreased from 38 percent to 13 percent since 2005. That trend, though, is largely attributed to the economic downturn, and the fund should sit close to 17 percent for 2011...

Orearville School District votes in favor of four-day school week (06/14/11)
The Orearville School District board voted unanimously in favor of four day school week at a public hearing on June 14. Starting in August the school week will run Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. "Don't think this has been done lightheartedly," said board member Dick Adkison. "We've put a lot of thought into this."...

Malta Bend acquires new board member, books and network server to come (06/08/11)
Administrative changes in Malta Bend schools were a brief part of their regular meeting Wednesday evening, June 8.

Malta Bend school board position open, district approves new hires and calendar (05/11/11)

Slater schools discuss budget considerations (04/19/11)

Slater Board of Education approves personnel changes at special meeting (04/15/11)
Meeting in executive session Monday evening, April 11, for legal and personnel issues, the Slater Board of Education accepted resignations as well as approved the "reduction in force" for another staff member. The board accepted the resignations of elementary teachers Frank Guthrie and Amanda Wilson...

Slater school board reorganizers, approves interim superintendent (04/11/11)
The Slater Board of Education reorganized during a special meeting Monday, April 11, after Election Day produced two new board members. Incumbent Jodi Fuemmeler rejoins the board for a three-year term along with new members Jayme Young-England and Brenda Guthrie, who were sworn in Monday evening...

Slater childhood center near completion, board adjusts responsibilities (04/04/11)
Things are still moving forward with the Early Childhood Center in Slater and the board set a preliminary goal of April 22 to finish several projects before it can be licensed. During the board's meeting Monday, April 4, Preschool teacher Becky Drummond said an early walk-through produced several tasks that need to be completed. ...

Malta Bend school board approves staff changes, selects new superintendent (03/30/11)
Several recent meetings of the Malta Bend Board of Education produced administrative and faculty changes for the upcoming school year. The board has recently held two special meetings, producing actions that include hiring a new superintendent. Charles Marcum was hired for the superintendent/principal position for the 2011-2012 school year, according to minutes from the March 23 meeting. The motion passed by a 6-0 vote...

Committee provides proposals for Malta Bend teachers (03/09/11)

Slater Schools approves bond refinance, hears support for superintendent's progress (02/17/11)

Malta Bend votes on superintendent's contract (02/11/11)
The Malta Bend School District went into closed session Wednesday evening, Feb.9, to discuss student and personnel matters and Superintendent Melissa Vesser stated the board voted on only one thing that she knows of -- her contract. "There was no major dispute or issue," Vesser said of the board not renewing her contract...

Contract not renewed for Slater Schools official: Bond options discussed (01/31/11)

Ballot approved by Malta Bend Schools (01/24/11)
Five candidates have filed for the Malta Bend Board of Education election for which three seats will be filled. Candidates are -Everett O'Donnell Sr. -Diane Ortzian -Jacquelyn Plattner -Mindy Rigby -Giles Kiser The district approved the ballot during its meeting held Monday, Jan. 24. Each school board member serves a three-year term...

Slater schools approve election ballot (01/18/11)

Copper wire taken from childhood center not a setback for construction (01/07/11)
Approximately 300 feet of copper wire was stolen from the construction site of Slater' Early Education Center. Superintendent John McEachern updated Slater School Board members on the progress during their meeting Friday, Jan.7, McEachern, and said that electricians will not run wiring until the building is secured...

New adult education courses available at career center (01/03/11)
A few new courses offered by Saline County Career Center have been added to the spring schedule. Frugal Gardening, instructed by Julie Wolfe, will hold one of its sessions at Granddaddy's Garden while participants get their hands dirty. This class will focus on "yardening" and turning small spaces into productive beds. Offered April 5, in two sessions, the class will include demonstrations, sample plantings and visual displays...

Slater schools receive anonymous donation (12/21/10)
An anonymous donor contributed $200 to the Early Childhood Center in Slater, of which roughly one-third of the construction is finished. During the board of education's meeting Tuesday, Dec. 21, members expressed their appreciation for the gift. The district's design professional, Rob Rollings, said a good rule of thumb is when the building looks complete from the outside, they would be approximately 50 percent complete...

Slater adds three employees to school staff (12/20/10)
A special meeting held Thursday, Dec. 16, prompted the Slater Board of Education to hire three new staff members. Gil Stephens will be the new part-time instrumental music instructor, as Larry Glavin's last day is next Wednesday, Dec. 22. Dawn Plummer will take over as an elementary teacher. She fills Kara Brown's position after Brown relocates mid-term. Additionally, Frank Davis was hired as the school custodian...

Malta Bend working to make building and educational improvements (12/15/10)

Slater Schools reimbursed for lightning damage (12/03/10)
A $13,000 check made its way to Slater School District recently. Superintendent John McEachern told school board members Friday, Dec. 3, that the district's insurance company covered the full amount for damages done to the Alexander building from a lightning strike that occured this past October...

Slater schools report election dates (11/18/10)

Parents seek to understand MAP testing focus in Malta Bend (updated Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11:24 a.m.) (11/10/10)

Slater schools gear up for Red Ribbon Week (10/19/10)

Corn Husking Education Day offers new demonstrations (09/24/10)
Kids circled around an antique apple cider press, which was posted on the edge of his truck bed. "Oohs" and "aahs" drifted throughout the group as he took an apple from the pail of water and stuck it on the peeler. From there, Ray Prichard scored the skin from the red fruit in long strands and placed it in the outstretched hands of students. They smiled and paced around while chewing the strands of apple skin like spaghetti...

Malta Bend meets with DESE representative (09/24/10)
Malta Bend School District met with Ron Wilken, the DESE West Central Region Supervisor, at a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, regarding its recently low number of standards. Art Madden, school board president, stated they met with Wilken because the board wanted an explanation of what happened...

With kids back in school, it's time for adults to learn new things, too (08/26/10)
It's that time of year again. Children have gone back to school and many parents are feeling relief at the end of summer vacation. After a few days that relief may wear off, and you may find yourself looking for a new challenge -- or at least a way to give yourself the "me" time you deserve...

Slater childhood center design trimmed (08/24/10)

Slater informs public of tax levy (08/17/10)

New education complex ready for students (08/09/10)
Floorboards may line the hallway and doors are awaiting glass installation, but the new education complex in Sweet Springs is ready for business. School Board members took a complete tour before their meeting Monday, Aug. 9, filling classrooms with anticipation and a sense of achievement...

Slater School Board seeks money saving options (08/05/10)
Slater Board of Education studied building plans and numbers for two-and-a-half hours at a special meeting Thursday, August 5. Board members sat down with Jeff Vanderpool, senior project manager for Rothwell Construction, and Rob Rollings, the board's design professional, who produced an itemized checklist of possible money-saving techniques...

Elementary school going once, going twice (07/28/10)
It's final. Armored Outreach Ministries will be the new owner of the Sweet Springs elementary school building. A representative of the organization met with the school board Wednesday, July 28, to discuss the sale. "I have worked with six different realtors," said Sharon Knight, realtor for the school district. "This (organization) is the interested buyer we have now. It's up to the board."...

School board narrows focus on contractors (07/23/10)
Slater Board of Education called a special meeting today Friday, July 23, to discuss progress on the Early Childhood Center. Monday, July 19, brought in three contractors with tempting bids. Ultimately, one of the three companies cancelled its bid, leaving two from Monday to work with...

Bids give school board pause (07/19/10)
Bids for the Early Childhood Center were slightly out of reach for the Slater Board of Education. Monday, July 19, the board opened bidding at 2 p.m. and discussed propositions at its meeting that evening. The lowest three bids came in at $1.4 million, $1.44 million and $1.4955 million and left board members with food-for-thought...

Sweet Springs School Board is eager for new building (07/09/10)
There was nothing timid about it -- the Sweet Springs Board of Education is moving the sale process forward for the old elementary school building. In their meeting Friday, July 9, board members approved a motion to advertise sale of the building at 105 E Main Street pending the completion of the realtor's work...

Slater adds a new course to dual credit program (06/30/10)

Sweet Springs School Board upbeat about budget (06/14/10)
It was unanimous. Last Thursday, June 10, Sweet Springs Board of Education voted to enact an independent career ladder, "Sweet Springs R-2 Academic Improvement." State officials discontinued the career ladder for school year 2010-2011. The board's plan institutes 40 percent of what has been typical in the past. Superintendant Boyd Jones said the teachers would lose about $5000 from this discontinuation, and their plan would put about $2000 back...

Malta Bend school board hears financial update, reorganizes (UPDATE 12:35 p.m. April 15) (04/14/10)

April election: Slater Board of Education candidates (03/31/10)
In the election Tuesday, April 6, voters will choose two members of the Slater Board of Education. Two challengers have registered as candidates, and both incumbents are also running. Larry Skinner has already served three years on the school board. He said his main reason for being involved in the organization is the children, who are the future...

Malta Bend BOE learns about professional learning communities (UPDATED 1 p.m. Feb. 11) (02/10/10)

Marshall school board gets good news/bad news on financial issues (UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. Nov. 25) (11/24/09)
The Marshall school board received a report on the 2008-2009 audit, which was fine, and on the budget outlook, which was not so fine, at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24. Superintendent Craig Noah said the audit included several findings, or items that should be addressed, but he noted that one of them is not really a cause for concern...

Malta Bend BOE hears about 'school improvement,' approves salary increases (10/07/09)

School News: Marshall school district superintendent introduces new series of articles (08/27/09)
The Marshall Public School District has a rich history of high student achievement. When you look at our district you will see a talented and dedicated faculty that is always willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our students. Our students are some of the best and brightest in the state of Missouri and it is our goal to ensure they are prepared to succeed at the highest level possible...

Marshall school district hires Lexington adminstrator as new assistant superintendent (05/05/08)
Incoming Marshall Public School District Superintendent Craig Noah announced Monday morning, May 5, that the district has selected Brandon Russell to serve as assistant superintendent next year. Russell is currently director of the Lex La-Ray Technical Center, part of the Lexington R-5 school district, where he has been for about six years, Noah said...

Missouri Valley College sends 245 grads into the world (05/05/08)
With tassles fluttering and caps occasionally tossed by gusty winds Saturday, May 3, Missouri Valley College marked the passage through its halls of 245 graduates. "People say I'm windy, but I didn't bring this," said Wayne Crawford, delivering greetings from the MVC Board of Trustees...

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