OVERVIEW OF CARTHAGE R-9 SCHOOL DISTRICT CSIP 

 

Mission Statement:

Carthage R-9 Schools exist to ensure high levels of learning, develop exemplary character, and nurture the whole individual—preparing all students to contribute meaningfully to their community, society, and the future.

 

Vision Statement: 

Carthage R-9 Schools will be a top-performing district in Southwest Missouri—recognized for excellence in learning, character development, innovation, and community pride.

 

Priority 1: Developing Successful Students

Carthage R-9 Schools will increase the district’s Annual Performance Review score to 90% or higher by the year 2030. The annual APR will reflect scores of “On Track” or “Target” across all Performance Areas.

Objective 1: Student Achievement and Growth 

• Implement District-Wide Professional Learning Communities
• Implement District-Wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Academics
• Professional Development and Learning

Objective 2: School and Community Connections

• Increase Student Attendance
• Increase and Expand Student Engagement (Activities Outside the School Day) 
• Strengthen Family Engagement 
• Build Community Engagement and Partnerships

Objective 3: Success Ready Students

• Improve Kindergarten Readiness - Academics, Curriculum, Expansion
• Focus on Character Development - The Tiger Standard, MTSS for Behaviors
• Community, College, and Career Ready Students - PK-12 Career Clusters, Market Value Assets 

 

Priority 2 - Recruitment and Retention of High Quality Staff 

Carthage R-9 will attract a broadening pool of qualified candidates for all positions and achieve an overall annual retention rate of 90% for certified staff and 85% for classified staff.

 

Objective 1: Expand Recruitment Efforts for Certified and Classified Staff

• Strategic Recruitment Plan Development
• Improve Hiring Practices and Monitor Effectiveness - Onboarding Practices/Exit Surveys

Objective 2: Improve Retention of Certified and Classified Staff

• Annual review and comparison of salaries and benefits
• Monitor budget allocations in order to prioritize improvements to compensation packages
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and professional development programs, prioritizing staff well-being and trauma-informed training

 

Priority 3 - Operational Efficiency

Ensure the full implementation of Operational, Strategic, and/or Replacement Plans across all Operations and Facilities departments by achieving the department-specific indicators and benchmarks.

 

Objective 1: Development of Department Operational Plans 

• Assessment of current operational plans
• Collaborative creation of plans

Objective 2: Implementation of Department Operational Plans

• Assign department responsibilities and implement oversight structures
• Ongoing Professional Development and collaboration on implementation strategies

Objective 3: Progress Monitoring of Department Operational Plans

• Scheduled monitoring reports and progress reviews
• Implementing corrective action plans