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Plans underway to move 6th grade to junior high The regular meeting of the Tarkio R-I Board of Education was held Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the board meeting room at Tarkio High School. The meeting was called to order by Board President Steve Klute at 6:00 p.m. Attending the meeting were board members Jeff Meyer, Jamie Barnett, Lydia Hurst, Bruce Lang, and board secretary Diane Hicks. Board member Chris Yates came in at 6:09 p.m. and board member Rachel Graves came in at 6:26 p.m. Others attending the meeting included Tarkio R-I Superintendent Karma Coleman, Tarkio Elementary Principal Deborah Taylor, Tarkio R-I Special Education Director Kari Taylor, and Tarkio R-I teachers Blu Dow, Markie Sundermann, Deyton Thomson, Dara Wennihan, Renee Hull, Jennifer Peregrine, Carrie Driskell, Brooke Walton, Dallas Prather, and Dustin Lambertsen. The board voted to approve minutes of the December 18, 2017, meeting, as well as the transfer of incidental funds to special revenue to pay certificated salaries. The agenda was approved, as well as the district obligations. Thank you cards were distributed to all board members from students in support of School Board Appreciation Week. A thank you card to the Board of Education from the Class of 2021 was also read. Dr. Deborah Taylor reported that attendance is right around 96% in the elementary. At this time, the testing has been scheduled for the week of April 23rd. Tarkio High School Principal Carrie Livengood’s report was given by Mrs. Karma Coleman. She reported the attendance is 96.8% in the jr. high and high school. Plans are underway to move the 6th grade from the elementary school to the junior high wing. Mrs. Kari Taylor reported that there has been one new student registered in the high school. Mrs. Coleman reported on the EA expenses, lunch fundraiser, salary comparison, 275 Conference comparison, and a facilities report. The first reading of the 2018-19 school calendar took place. The board voted to approve names presented for subbing. Mrs. Livengood would like to recommend hiring Megan Calfee for the science position. The board voted to approve the hiring of Megan Calfee. The board voted to approve the Missouri Assessment Partnership. The meeting moved into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.001-610.22 at 7:02 p.m. The meeting moved back into open session at 8:26 p.m. The board unanimously voted to extend the superintendent’s contract through the 2019-20 school year. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Written on January 23, 2018
Emily Schulte is the new Deputy Clerk at Rock Port City Hall. She began her duties on January 3. There is a new smiling face behind the desk at the Continue Reading »
Tarkio R-I Board of Education
Written on January 23, 2018
Plans underway to move 6th grade to junior high The regular meeting of the Tarkio R-I Board of Education was held Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the board meeting room Continue Reading »
The first call is a first responder
Written on January 23, 2018
On January 16, 2018, in partnership with Mayor Chris Chamberlain and the Rock Port Board of Aldermen, the Rock Port School District recognized and thanked the following individuals and first Continue Reading »
Niles retires from Nutrition Center
Written on January 23, 2018
The Tarkio Nutrition Center said goodbye to a dear friend, Karen Niles, who retired January 15, 2018. Karen will be missed, but we wish her a very happy retirement.
Tarkio Community Betterment Banquet
Written on January 23, 2018
The Tarkio Community Betterment Banquet will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. at the Tarkio Community Building. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the Continue Reading »
New Horizons 1st Daddy Daughter Dance
Written on January 23, 2018
New Horizons is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 10, 2018, in the Rock Port South Gym, from 6-8 p.m. Registration flyers were sent home with students. The Continue Reading »
Time to get nominations and applications in to TCAA
Written on January 23, 2018
The Tarkio College Alumni Association reminds its alumni and their families that nominations for 2018 alumni honors and applications for the Charles M. McAdams Memorial Scholarship are due by February Continue Reading »
Tarkio Board of Aldermen holds meetings
Written on January 23, 2018
Public to vote on whether to dissolve Board of Public Works REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10 The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Continue Reading »
3rd annual Diaper Drive a huge success
Written on January 23, 2018
The Rock Port Beta Gals would like to once again give credit to our amazing community members for making our 3rd Annual Diaper Drive a HUGE success! The Beta Gals Continue Reading »
Atchison County FSA Announces County Committee Election Results
Written on January 23, 2018
Atchison County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Corey Lesher announced that County Committee elections are over and the ballots have been counted. Trey Garst Continue Reading »
Rock Port Board of Aldermen
Written on January 23, 2018
The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met at Rock Port City Hall on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 6 p.m. with Mayor Chris Chamberlain presiding. Board members present were Ron Continue Reading »
4-H and FFA youth get ready for Atchison County Fair market beef show
Written on January 16, 2018
4-H and FFA members with beef cattle projects participated in the 2018 Atchison County Fair Market Beef Weigh-Day Saturday, January 6, at the Atchison County Veterinary Clinic in Tarkio. In Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
