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Unpaid lunch balances spike
The Cassville school district is determining how to handle a dramatic increase in unpaid food service bills, up 300 percent since April 2022 and 50 percent since the start of this school year. Merlyn Johnson, Cassville superintendent, said balances have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which federal funding provided free meals at the district.
City requests renewal of capital improvement sales tax
The city of Cassville is proposing a renewal of its capital improvement sales tax on the April 2 Municipal Election ballot, aiming to use the funds for a multitude of projects in the future. The 1/2-cent tax was first passed in 2005, and all revenue had been used to pay the loan for the city’s wastewater treatment plant, funded by a 2002 bond for $2,935,000 that was paid in full in July 2023.
News Briefs, March 27
The Barry-Lawrence County Development Center in Monett will host a 50th Anniversary Celebration and open house at its new facility, located at 220 Chapell Drive, on April 6 from 1-5 p.m. People may tour the new debt-free building and playground.
Asbill tapped for city administrator
A familiar face is returning to the Cassville area, hired as the new city administrator. Mayor Bill Shiveley and the Cassville Board of Aldermen have selected Richard Asbill as the next city administrator, replacing Steve Walensky, who has retired.
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Daniel “Danny” Dalton
As a veteran board member I have enjoyed my time on the board and want to continue serving the patrons of our area in helping to provide a quality education to the children of our district.
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: John Mulkey
I will give my time and effort to work with other members of the board to ensure SW success.
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Josh Conner
Age: 40 Current Occupation: EO Supervisor at Balchem in Verona Past Experience: 10 years with Balchem, 8 of those being a Union Representative Education: Cassville High School graduate and attended…
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Lee Ann Shamblin
Age: 44 Current Occupation: Family Manager Past Experience: Former Purdy Reading Coach, Insurance Agent, Treasurer of Purdy First Baptist Church Education: Graduate of Purdy High School, Crowder College 1. Why…
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Ken Terry
would like to be re-elected because I have a strong desire to serve this community that I love and have lived in all my life. My qualifications are 12 years on the BOE for Purdy R-II Schools.
PURDY SCHOOL BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE: Reuben Henderson
Age: 39 Current Occupation: Commercial/Ag Loan Officer at CS Bank and Farmer Past Experience: 6 years serving on the Purdy School Board Education: Purdy High School Graduate 1. Why do…
