Citizens serving on local school boards will be honored during Board Recognition Week, sponsored by the Missouri School Board Association and held annually the last week of January.

"We are very fortunate to have a group of volunteers that care so deeply about our students and community," said Dr. John Jungmann, R-1 Monett School District Superintendent. "The school board members are willing to put forth the time and effort to make our district a great place for our students to learn."

Seated:  Darren Bass (1 year), David Beckett (7 years), and Mark Coatney, 
BOE Vice-President (6 years). Standing:  Doug Childress (2 years),
Dr. J. D. Roberts, BOE President, (6 years), Marty Scabarozi, (5 years), and Ken Gaspar, (1 year).

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The Southwest Area Career Center hosted the seventh annual 'Focus on the Future Day'.  A total of 160 representatives from area businesses, industries, colleges, and technical schools were on hand to provide information and network with students about their decisions for the future.  Around 600 juniors and seniors from area high schools were in attendance.  The event was deemed a huge success!  For a complete listing of participants and high schools represented,click here.   At left, Kent Pruitt, Director of Admisions with the Missouri Welding Institute, Nevada, MO, is shown visiting with students: from left, Kyle Litchy, junior from Aurora; Dwayne Rice, senior from Monett; Jeff Craft, senior from Monett; Tristan Jones, junior from Aurora; and Travis Moore, senior from Marionville.

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Misty Calhoun, second grade teacher at Monett Elementary, was recently named Teacher of the Month. She is pictured with Becky Stephens, training specialist with EFCO, a Pella company, co-sponsor for the teacher recognition program in cooperation with The Monett Times.  Also pictured are Mrs. Calhoun's second grade students.She was presented with a plaque and a $250.00 check for classroom use.  Congratulations! 

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Sydney Blair Sebastian recently completed her personal
project of making 50 blankets for children who were victims of the Joplin tornado.  She personally hand delivered each blanket she created to the students at Eastmorland Elementary School in Joplin.  

Local individuals and businesses contributed to her campaign,helping to make her project possible.  Sydney is commended for her compassion and creativity in helping others!  Great job!

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 Announcing: new on-line fillable nomination form!

 Click here for a downloadable form and submit your
 nomination by emailing the form to:  editor@monett-times.com   

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 Click to view January Faculty/Staff Lunch Specials

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• The district will ensure that all students perform at or above state and national standards.      
• The district will ensure all students will graduate and pursue a career or post-secondary educational path.

• The district will employ and retain motivated faculty and staff who are student focused and constantly pursuing best-practices.
  

FACILITY and RESOURCES

• The district will provide safe, clean, and effective settings that foster learning
• The district will provide current instructional resources.

• The district will partner with families, businesses and the community and promote their active engagement in the educational process.

• The school board will set student-focused policy and provide supportive leadership.
• The administration will facilitate a collaborative climate focused on student learning.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Develop and implement a pre-K to 12th grade at-risk plan through the use of an at-risk vertical team (student identification, plans for support, transition planning, etc...)
• Faculty will work with all students to set, monitor and achieve short term and long term goals.
• Provide opportunities to expose all students to college bound or career exploration experiences.
• Offer advanced and/or enrichment opportunities to students.
• Develop and implement a rigorous and relevant curriculum based on state and national standards.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF

• Provide on-going professional development for all faculty and staff members to build positive student relationships and implement best practices.
• Provide an effective mentor/advisor experience for new faculty.
• Provide a competitive salary schedule and benefits package for all faculty and staff.

FACILITY AND RESOURCES

• Conduct an annual evaluation of facility and grounds to identify needs (survey and visual inspection)
• Formulate and implement a facility maintenance and improvement plan based on the results of the evaluation - quarterly review.
• Provide up-to-date resources that enhance curriculum and instruction.
• Develop and implement a financial plan to support facility/resource needs.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Develop and implement a plan to gather community input from all stakeholders.
• Enhance and increase school district communication with all stakeholders.
• Involve and provide support for parents to be active participants in their children's education.
• Partner with community and businesses to promote post-secondary awareness.
• Establish parent involvement activities that engage parents to help support student achievement.
  

• Provide opportunities for all faculty and staff members to be meaningful participants in the decision-making process.
• Develop and implement the Professional Learning Community model.
• Encourage participation in training opportunities in effective board practices for board members.
• Require administrators to participate in professional development opportunities to achieve district and building goals.