The Carthage R-IX School District intends to pursue the purchase of real estate adjacent to the existing High School at 2600 S. River St. Carthage, MO 64836, to the east.  The location of the property is  1210 East Airport Drive in Carthage, Missouri.  The intent of the District is to purchase the property from its current owner, William Phelps Family Trust at a sale price of $400,000.00.  Lora Phelps currently serves on the Carthage R-IX School Board of Education. The Board will discuss and vote on this matter during open session at the Board meeting to be held on July 21, 2025.