A contest has developed for the Worth County School Board Election that will be held in April. Marti Myers has filed for a position along with incumbents Les New and Rodney Brown. Two positions will be filled this year.
The board voted to accept the resignation of custodian David Pommer at the end of the school year.
The board agreed on the final language for the $500,000 bond issue that will be placed on the ballot in April. It shall read, "Shall the Board of Education of the Worth County R-III School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for the purpose of providing funds to complete safety and security improvements to the parking lot and elementary playground; to repair and replace the gymnasium floor and bleachers; to complete other remodeling and repair improvements to the existing facilities of the District, and issue bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchaged at $0.25 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property."
Superintendent Dr. Matt Martz evaluated the technology program as "above average." Strengths listed include the fact that the school has enough devices to make technology available to each student and faculty member. Quality professional development has been offered to faculty members. The IT director maintains current systems in a timely manner and troubleshoots problem areas. Over the past year, the school has upgraded their bandwidth. Concerns listed include the fact that devices continue to become obsolete and outdated. More professional development on how to use technology as a tool in the learning process is needed. One person is primarily responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of the school technology systems. Recommendations include reviewing the technology usage agreements and expectations, continuing to provide building-wide professional development to staff, and supporting the upgrading of devices by providing an adequate yearly budget for technology purchases.
Student activities were rated by Dr. Martz as "above average." Strengths listed include the fact that 90% of students are involved in extracurricular activities, which studies show helps students stay in school. Level of accomplishment in music, athletic, academic, and co-curricular activities is high. Facility improvement of track and stadium seating is completed. New technology and timing systems have been purchased for the track. All coaches are trained in CPR, AED, and concussion management. Concerns listed include the fact that renovations need to be done at the softball diamond, including adding several tons of red rock to the infield and building a new equipment shed. Seating for the visitors section at the football field needs to be replaced and location should be looked at as well. Basketball bleachers have a lot of movement to them and are a safety concern to employees during setup. Uniforms are in need of replacement with the exception of choral uniforms (2015), junior high basketball (2015), high school softball (2013), and junior high football (2012). Student organizations have to conduct a lot of fundraising activities in order to participate in the state and national activities due to the district not having funds to support their travel. Athletic and cheerleading coaches are difficult to find. Coordinating times for practices and meetings are difficult due to crossover of membership. The stage is not available during athletic practices for choral or music practice. Students involved in student activities miss instructional class time when they go to activity events; this lost instructional class time can add up. Recommendations include developing a plan to maintain safe and sound facilities and equipment for all athletic facilities, working with the facilities committee to prioritize construction needs, and studying how student instructional time can be protected.
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