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Sweet Springs School Board approves salary increases
(05/10/12)
After approving a step raise for faculty this year, the Sweet Springs Board of Education looked again at a base salary increase during a meeting Thursday, May 10. According to a report from Superintendent Donna Wright, the base bachelor's salary is $871 above the I-70 conference schools' average and $157 below the state average. Wright recommended a 2 percent raise across the board, which includes a step raise...
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Malta Bend Board Of Education
Marshall teachers to see salary increase, district expects small increase in state funding (Updated 5:10 p.m. April 25)
(04/24/12) During a Marshall Board of Education meeting April 10, the Community Teacher Association presented a proposal for an increase in teacher salaries.
Public Works generates decision on MVC utility request
(02/28/12) Two weeks ago, Missouri Valley College President Bonnie Humphrey along with several MVC officials, presented a proposed student center to members of the Board of Public Works. That morning, board members considered how they could assist the college in its $6.5 million project and Tuesday, Feb. 28, came to a decision...
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...
Resident continues to dispute past MMU decisions, multiple departments to seek
(01/12/12) A Marshall resident addressed the Board of Public Works Thursday morning after his request for an appeal was denied several months ago. The resident, Louis Rasse, and Marshall Municipal Utilities officials have disputed whether MMU properly followed policy in providing him information. ...
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.
Stamp Out: USPS delay provides brief reprieve for local post offices
(12/16/11) Even with the Miami Post Office's deep history, the next five months could be the most crucial to its existence. As one of five Saline County post offices slated for closure, this month Miami Post Office approached the final step to obliteration. On Monday, Dec. ...
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.
American Legion National Commander speaks at Malta Bend
(11/09/11) The American Legion National Commander praised Shelby, N.C., the home of American Legion world series. He recognized the growth of the Blue Star program at a post near Indianapolis, Ind. Now, he's added one more post to his list of towns that carry out the mission of the American Legion, Malta Bend Post 558 -- a post with a membership total that nearly matches the population of its hometown...
Malta Bend Post Office receives proposal for closure
(11/02/11) On Oct. 28 the United States Postal Service submitted a proposal to close Malta Bend Post Office. USPS has estimated closing this office will save $1,106782 throughout the next ten years. The postal service plans to maintain the community name and zip code for addressing purposes. If closed, retail services will be relocated 11.4 miles away to Marshall Post Office...
GRAPHIC: USPS estimated savings throughout 10-year period
(11/02/11) Now all five Saline County Post Offices have received proposals for closure. USPS estimates it will save $3,292,772 throughout a ten-year period by closing all five post offices.
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...
Residents fear loss of local post offices could doom towns
(09/08/11) The five Saline County post offices on USPS's evaluation list must wait to see if all or any survive the stamp out. Arrow Rock. Gilliam. Miami. Malta Bend. Blackburn. Five towns usually skimmed over on national maps have become a local focal point of a 3,653 post office study on efficiency. The U.S. Postal Service estimates closing these offices could save much needed money, but locals maintain these post offices are a necessary convenience and institution for small communities...
Malta Bend man charged with felony after knife incident Monday
(09/06/11) The Prosecuting Attorney of Saline County charged Erik R. Schrand, 19, Tuesday, Sept. 6, with a class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon. The Saline County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Schrand Monday, Sept. 5, after Schrand came to a Malta Bend residence claiming he wanted to speak to a woman in the house. The man who answered the door told him to leave, according to deputies...
U.S. Postal Service proposes to close Blackburn Post Office
(08/29/11) The U.S. Postal Service has proposed to close Blackburn Post Office and transfer its services 13 miles away to Malta Bend Post Office. Cynthia Bolles, Manager of Post Office Operations, sent word to Malta Bend and Blackburn on Aug. 26 regarding the potential closure. Post office representatives will be present in Blackburn on Sept. 1 to answer questions and provide information to customers, according to a notice posted at Malta Bend Post Office...
Five local post offices evaluated for closure
(08/04/11) Five Saline County post offices are being evaluated for closure as part of a U.S. Postal Service attempt to cut back on expenses. Last week, Arrow Rock, Gilliam, Malta Bend and Miami were four of 3,653 post offices notified about the potential cut backs. These post offices will be evaluated for 60 day period and could close as early as Christmas...
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.
Flooding causes road closures
(07/05/11) Three Saline County roads have closed due to Missouri River flooding. The Saline County Commission announced the closure of Lavender Lane, Lynx Avenue and Ivory Trail, all North of Missouri Highway F and east of Miami, at their regular meeting on Tuesday. The Commission asks residents respect the closure...
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...
Saline County Commission discusses BOE, flooding
(06/15/11) The County Commission scheduled days for Board of Equalization reviews at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 15. The reviews will occur on July 12 and 14. County Clerk Debbie Russell has already received phone calls from residents regarding taxes. If residents are still unsatisfied after the hearings, they may plead to the state...
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.
Students love Malta Bend classroom, where the ceiling is the sky
(05/13/11) She would be hard-pressed to find a xylophone, Indian corn and an art easel in the same place if she wasn't the director of Malta Bend's preschool. The district has been home to an outdoor classroom for four years, made possible by a Missouri Preschool Project grant through DESE...
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 schools host candidate forum
(04/01/11) A candidate forum was held Thursday evening, March 31, at Malta Bend schools. The forum was organized by the CTA and moderated by CTA President Lisa Bakert. Five school board candidates -- Giles Kiser, Everett O'Donnell, Diane Ortzian, incumbent Jackie Plattner and incumbent Mindy Rigby (in alphabetical order) -- were invited to participate, and each accepted, O'Donnell being the only candidate absent as he was in Oklahoma for National Guard training. His written responses were read aloud...
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...
Principal and teacher evaluations discussed during Slater closed session
(02/21/11) A closed session held Thursday, Feb. 17, produced a few new votes for the Slater Board of Education. Superintendent John McEachern presented evaluations for both building principals, Jamie Goodman and Sarah Marriott. Board members approved the evaluations in addition to approving two-year contracts for each principal...
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...
Thursday is snow makeup day for Malta Bend schools
(02/09/11) Thursday, Feb. 10, was approved as a snow makeup day for Malta Bend Schools. The district approved this motion during its meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 9. Additionally, Feb. 21 is already scheduled as a makeup day on the district's calendar. Before the board moved into closed session to discuss personnel and student matters, it also approved a proposal for this year's senior trip...
Slow genealogy traffic originates new library hours
(02/09/11) Winter is often a slow time for businesses and Marshall Public Library is no exception. During the board meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 8, Director Amy Crump told board members that the genealogy staff has been reporting few visitors this winter. A proposal to adopt Winter Hours for the Maggie Duggins Genealogy Room was discussed...
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...
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...
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...
Board of Public Works approves change in utility rates
(11/30/10)
Though residents will soon see a decrease in electric rates, approximately $2.60 per month, water and waste water rates will increase and nearly offset the balance. In their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 30, Board of Public Works members re-examined the proposed changes to utility rates and approved the following: an eight percent increase in water rates, an increase in waste water rates by $2.66 per month and a decrease in electric rates by $2.60 per month... |