school board
Challengers fare well
All five questions in the Barry County April 8 General Municipal Election passed, and residents will see numerous changes to city and school positions in the wake of a challenger-friendly exercise in Democracy.

March is School Board Recognition Month in Missouri
Missourians benefit every day from the countless hours devoted by the more than 3,600 local school board members in every community across the state.
Purdy schools extends contracts, hires staff
The Purdy school board filled staffing posts for the coming year and reviewed facili ty needs during its February meeting.
Purdy schools adjusting start time
Purdy school board members approved a calendar for the coming school year at its Dec. 19 meeting.

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: 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…

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…