St. Joseph School Board Swears in New Members and Elects Leadership

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education officially swore in newly elected members Cassandra Veale and Jacob McMillian during its Monday night meeting. Following the induction, the board elected Ronda Chesney as president in a 4–3 vote and selected McMillian to serve as vice president. Both leaders emphasized a commitment to district transparency and…

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education officially swore in newly elected members Cassandra Veale and Jacob McMillian during its Monday night meeting. Following the induction, the board elected Ronda Chesney as president in a 4–3 vote and selected McMillian to serve as vice president. Both leaders emphasized a commitment to district transparency and improved communication as they begin their terms.

More from Nodaway News Radio

  • Andrew County to Host Free Electronics Recycling Event

    Andrew County residents can recycle most small electronics free of charge during a special collection event on Saturday, April 25. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the Andrew County Recycling Center in Savannah, accepting items such as computers, televisions, and microwaves. However, officials noted that large appliances and any devices containing…

  • Teenager Injured in Early Morning Rollover Crash in Holt County

    A 16-year-old girl sustained moderate injuries early Saturday morning following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 29 in Holt County. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the teenager’s SUV traveled into the median and overturned, coming to rest on its roof and partially blocking the northbound passing lane. Authorities confirmed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt…

  • Missouri Humanities Grant Funds Local History Curriculum for St. Joseph Schools

    The St. Joseph Museums have been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to develop a new local history curriculum for K-12 students. The project, titled “Bringing Local History to School,” will provide teachers with artifact toolboxes, 3D-printed replicas, and digital resources covering topics from Native American cultures to civil rights. This funding…

  • Maryville Voters Approve Tax Measure to Boost School Salaries

    Maryville School District residents passed Proposition Spoofhound in Tuesday’s election, authorizing a sales tax rollback aimed at increasing staff compensation. Superintendent Phillip Pohren stated the district will now focus on raising salaries to remain competitive with surrounding schools to improve recruitment and retention. Additionally, voters elected Amy Ziegler, Dale Baker, and Deann Davison to the…

  • Juveniles Charged in Vandalism of Historic St. Joseph Cemetery

    Two juveniles face felony property damage charges after dozens of gravestones were toppled and broken at Mount Mora Cemetery on Monday. St. Joseph police quickly identified the suspects following reports that the historic site’s fence had been breached to gain entry. Local preservationists, who last dealt with significant vandalism at the site in 2006, are…