Slater Public Schools

37 seniors graduate Friday at Sweet Springs (05/14/12)
For Sweet Springs seniors, Friday, May 11, was a day of celebration and sentimentality. But they were eager to make it through the evening as the community came out to honor them during the 2012 commencement ceremony.

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...

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.

MPL looks forward to info sharing efficiency (04/17/12)
The electronic card catalogue at Marshall Public Library offers patrons the opportunity to search for materials in-house. However, a new contract will eventually allow readers the chance to search for books statewide.

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. ...

Public library preps for goal-setting sessions, approves changes to grant application (01/10/12)
Long-range planning for Marshall Public Library is a subject library board members hope the public will assist with. During a meeting held Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, board members agreed to set up a committee with the intention of designing an approach for the planning process. Although board members were selected to spearhead the process, they will primarily determine dates for planning meetings as well as create a path for promoting the events...

Discussion panel gives Slater seniors "reality check" (12/30/11)
"Don't let your friends decide where you're going." That was an overwhelming suggestion recent Slater High School graduates shared with current seniors Wednesday, Dec. 21, as they gave a "heads up" on what to expect after graduation. A forum of nine alumni gave their input on paying bills, working and juggling coursework while seniors entering their spring semester at SHS prepare for the unknown...

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.

Library board reflects on uses, benefits of technology (12/13/11)
A technology committee comprised of several members of Marshall Public Library's board of trustees will soon move forward with a grant application after garnering support from remaining board members Tuesday evening.

Slater Council votes to contribute to county plan (12/06/11)
Slater City Council voted to participate in a county-economic plan through Zimmer Real Estate Services and Marshall-Saline Development Corporation at the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Since August, MSDC Director Bill Riggins has attempted to rally support throughout the county for an economic plan. Once contracted, Zimmer will complete a nine-month study on Saline County, which will ideally attract new businesses to the area...

Slater animal debate continues (12/05/11)
Slater City Council hosted a second animal ordinance hearing on Dec. 5. A crowd of roughly 20 gathered at City Hall to voice concerns pertaining to the proposed animal ordinance. Slater Mayor Stephen Allegri reminded residents that no final decisions have been made nor would any decisions be made that evening...

VIDEO: Slater residents express concerns about animal ordinance (11/15/11)
Slater residents unleashed their pet concerns at a hearing on Monday, Nov. 7. For the past several weeks, Slater citizens have reviewed pending animal laws. The new ordinance addresses dangerous dogs, feeding stray cats, higher registration fees for non-neutered animals as well as a variety of other issues. Roughly 30 residents of all opinions brought anecdotes, complaints and concerns to the city council Monday evening...

Slater City Council anticipates pending pet ordinance (11/01/11)
Slater Mayor Stephen Allegri reminded council members of the upcoming animal ordinance hearing at the regular Nov. 1 city council meeting. The pending ordinance addresses a variety of animal related issues such as the feeding of stray cats, how many pets a Slater resident may own and regulations for dangerous dog. ...

Slater approves infiltration law, schedules animal ordinance hearing (10/18/11)
Slater officials may order inspections of private residents and businesses due to an ordinance passed at the regular council meeting on Oct. 18. City Attorney Pat Cronan said with the new ordinance inspections become a condition of the service. The new law will ideally combat infiltration problems. If city officials suspect a residence or business may contribute to infiltration issues, the city may order an inspection with 24 hours notice...

Marshall library closes in on three-year plan (10/13/11)
Marshall Public Library seems to be keeping a steady momentum as it inches closer to the end of its three-year plan. Now two-thirds of the way through the plan that began in 2009, a report from MPL officials Tuesday, Oct. 11, indicates they've accomplished eight of their 11 objectives...

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...

Author travels home after successful cruising career (10/08/11)
Author CarolLee Miles returned to Marshall for her 50th high school reunion, but her book signing on Oct. 8 at Marshall Public Library served as a miniature reunion too. Old friends meandered into the back room at the library and warmly greeted the Marshall native. Equipped with a stack of "Getting Paid to Cruise," Miles told library guests about her search for peace through travel...

Librarians tour Marshall library, hear challenges of transformation (10/05/11)
Some argue the bookstore model challenges a historic form of organization. Others feel it provides ease of access to the majority of library patrons. Regardless of which side of the argument you fall, Marshall Public Library is one of the first in the state to transition from the Dewey Decimal System to the BISAC bookstore model. It's also kindling a new idea for Missouri libraries...

Local bands, top rapper rock Slater at festival Friday (10/03/11)
The team of Tech N9ne trucks rolled into Slater and parked behind the football field, Friday afternoon. The nationally known rapper came to Slater equipped with a slew of his own security, and semi trucks sporting his face and advertising his latest album. ...

New regime crowned at Slater Fall Festival (09/26/11)
The City of Slater crowned Remington Durhan and Tyler Fizer Little Miss and Mister Slater on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Slater Fall Festival. The crowd greeted the new regime with cheers as the duo received crowns and flowers to honor the occasion.

Slater City Council discusses pet regulations, vacant lots (09/20/11)
Slater City Council plans to have their pet laws fixed. At the regular city council meeting on Sept. 20, Mayor Stephen Allegri introduced an upcoming ordinance, which will regulate a variety of pet issues. "It's a good, fair thing for the benefit of the animals as well as the public," Allegri said. "...This is to promote responsible ownership."...

Slater City Council discusses sewer rate, sets tax rate (09/06/11)
Slater residents may see a spike in sewer rates for the first time in 19 years. At the regular city council meeting on Sept. 6, City Administrator Gene Griffith, Councilman Harry Lightfoot and Councilman Terry Jordan reviewed the research they had done on the city's sewer rates. The group recommended a roughly $7 increase per household...

Slater City Council discusses leaks, liquor licenses (08/16/11)
The Slater City Council discussed a variety of topics at a brief council meeting on Aug. 16. Slater Mayor Stephen Allegri appointed Councilmen Harry Lightfoot and Terry Jordan to improve sewer rates. "If the council has any ideas, you need to give Harry or Terry your input," Allegri said...

Library turns a new page in its history (08/15/11)
After two weeks of remodeling, re-shelving and re-carpeting the Marshall Public Library started a new chapter in its history on Aug. 15. A small crowd of library patrons rushed into the newly remodeled library after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning. Children flocked to the back room and learned to navigate the library's new bookstore-like system using easy to find categories such as "school," "history" and "adventure."...

City of Festivals approves Rock Fest in the Park and Tech N9ne, reviews audit (08/02/11)
The semi reluctant Slater City Council agreed to host Rock Fest in the Park and Tech N9ne at the Slater football field on Friday, Sept. 30. Rock Fest has been held at Slater Lake for the past seven years and typically houses more than 400 guests. Tech N9ne will be one of eight bands performing...

Summer reading ends with a trip around the world (07/30/11)
Storyteller Priscilla Howe joined area children at the Marshall Public Library to celebrate the end of a successful summer reading program. With a little help from puppets Trixie and "The Baby," the group of eager listeners heard stories from France, Australia and the United States...

Slater City Council discusses roadwork, festivals (07/19/11)
The Slater City Council discussed street repairs and festivals at their regular meeting on July 19. Mayor Stephen Allegri announced American Legion took the city up on the sidewalk reimbursement program. This programs allows residents to be reimbursed $4 per foot once the sidewalk is completed...

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.

After 3 1/2 months, Slater clinic and basketball court have Grand Opening (07/02/11)
After 30 years the dream has become a reality, Mayor Stephen Allegri said of the Akeman-McBurney Medical Clinic in Slater. The community gathered Saturday morning, July 2, for the grand opening, and dedication ceremonies. "We feel blessed to be able to work with the people of Slater and surrounding areas," said Ron Ott, president and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital...

Tornado-blown portrait found in Gilliam (06/22/11)
A blue-eyed woman in an evening gown stares up from the torn portrait found in the front yard of Margaret Pond's home in rural Gilliam. The Ponds found the picture Memorial Day weekend, shortly after the tornado hit Sedalia. But with twister debris flying around state, this photo could have come from as far as Joplin or as close as Slater...

Slater City Council extends firework privileges, discusses flood precautions (06/21/11)
The Slater City Council extended firework privileges at their regular meeting on June 21. Mayor Stephen Allegri stressed Slater is one of few towns that allows residents to shoot fireworks on the Fourth of July. This year he suggested the city extend its firework hours to Sunday so those who have to work the day after the Fourth of July could celebrate too...

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...

Slater welcomes Fire Cracker Classic (06/07/11)
The "city of festivals" welcomed another event to their calendar at the Salter City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Brandon Adcock and several members of the Freedom of Road Riders approached the council to request use of the high school football field for the Fire Cracker Classic. The event was scheduled July 8 and 9 at Stump Island Park in Glasgow but will need to be moved to higher ground due to expected flooding...

'Twisted Twister' event to benefit Missouri tornado victims (06/03/11)
Several Marshall organizations are putting a twist on relief for Missouri tornado victims. The Red Cross has requested cash donations, and the Lighthouse Shelter, Salt Fork YMCA, Marshall Public Library and Missouri Valley Community Action Agency hope to raise a sizable sum at Twisted Twister on June 11, at 6:30 p.m...

Slater seniors honored during Sunday commencement ceremony (05/15/11)

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...

Library to receive computers, new look (04/13/11)
Patrons will soon be using new computers at Marshall Public Library. A grant from Missouri State Library, along with a 25 percent match from MPL, will allow for new laptops. During the board's meeting Tuesday, April 12, Director Amy Crump explained to board members, however, that their contribution may have to increase by $1,800 because the desired laptops couldn't be ordered...

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. ...

Show and tell takes creepy turn at Slater school (03/18/11)
All questions of sanity and fear were watered down and silent after students of Slater Schools saw Chris Audsley confidently handle a tarantula. Audsley recently brought a collection for his son's Show and Tell presentation. The arachnids were such a hit, he came back for an encore presentation Wednesday, March 16...

Slater clinic opens for business (03/18/11)
The Akeman-McBurney Medical Clinic in Slater is now open for business. Opening day was Monday, March 14, and many have already come through the doors. Fitzgibbon Hospital's Clinic Manager Bob Mahoney says they're honored to be a part of the community...

Brick wall becomes sidewalk obstacle in Slater, public hearing for annexation set (03/15/11)

No injuries reported in recent Slater house fire (03/15/11)
A house fire in Slater Monday afternoon didn't result in any injuries, according to Fire Chief Chuck Weiher. An abandoned home on Short Street caught fire shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, March 14. It apparently originated in the kitchen and Weiher stated that although the home was vacant, the building still had running electricity. The cause of the fire is not yet known...

Library plans better accessibility by leaving Dewey Decimal behind (03/15/11)
If walls could talk, those in the Marshall Public Library won't be saying 'Paint me' much longer. This year the building will be updated with fresh paint and new carpeting, as well as a couple of designs that affect how patrons browse. In January, library board members approved a proposal that would change accessibility from the Dewey Decimal Classification system to a bookstore model, alleviating the challenges some have with deciphering call numbers, as patrons will be able to locate their books with new signage.. ...

Outdated policy addressed by library board, fundraiser begins for coffee shop (03/08/11)

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