We are very appreciative of all of those who attended and supported our 2025 MARE/MO K-8 Conference on October 22-24, 2025! It was our largest and maybe our best conference to date! Overall, we had 310 attendees, 95 Exhibitor Tables with 210 vendor representatives, and 81 presenters. Thank you to our amazing sponsors listed below:
Platinum Level ($2,000.00) – BalanceHQ, Claim Care, Inc., EdCounsel, LLC, iCEV, MOCAAT, SIC Midwest, Software Unlimited & Veregy
Gold Level ($1,500.00) – Coryell Roofing, Curriculum Associates, Daikin TMi, Forrest T. Jones/MEUHP, GRP WEGMAN, Hoener Architects, LLC, L.J. Hart & Company, OSBA/Acrisure, Penmac Education Staffing, Reynolds Construction & Commercial Roofing & Smith Paper & Janitor Supply
Silver Level ($1,000.00) – A-Lert Roofing Systems, Cariina, Coalter Insurance Group, Guin Mundorf, LLC, Heartland Business Systems, LearnSafe, Mickes O’Toole, LLC, Missouri Educator’s Trust, Rural Schools Initiative (UCM), S.M. Wilson & Company, Stifel, Trane U.S. Inc., Kummer Center for STEM, & Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C.
Bronze Level ($600.00) – American Fidelity, EDX Consulting/Lifted, First Onsite Property Restoration, Gilmore & Bell, P.C., IMS Technology Group, Inclusive Leadership Lab, Inter-State Studio, Midwest Bus Sales, Midwest Transit Equipment, MUSIC, Navitas, Opaa! Food Management, Performance Services, Piper Sandler & Company, Quality Network Solutions, SchoolsPLP, Step Up Consulting, Tarkett Sports Construction Company, The Fantastechs & Universal Construction Company.
Join us next year for the MARE/MO K-8 Conference on October 21-23, 2026!
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I have attached below the presentations from the MARE/MO K-8 Conference that I have received thus far. Please check back as I will be receiving additional presentations over the course of the next few weeks. Thanks for your support of our annual conference. We hope to see you again next year!
EdCounsel General Session Presentation
Mike Lodewegen General Session Presentation
Dr. Kyle Kruse - School Finance & Governance General Session Presentation
Dr. Kyle Kruse - Task Force Update Presentation
Jill Filer & Nicole Kirby Small Group Session - Starting Strong for New Superintendents
Tennille Banner & Jill Filer Small Group Session - Strengthening Communication
Accessibility on Demand - Brock Fuemmeler & Dr. Mark Penny
Kummer Center for STEM Education - Justin Sanders and Tiffany Otto
The Perry Co. 32 School District is accepting applications for a Chief Academic Officer for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information on this opportunity, please read beow.
This opportunity is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Chief Academic Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Description available upon request. An individual who holds this position has
the following:
● A bachelor’s degree in the field of education or in a core subject area that includes an
approved teacher preparation program or higher degree with an emphasis in the field of
education or in a core subject area
● A master's degree in Educational Administration or a Master’s in Education
● A specialist degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum Specialist preferred
SALARY RANGE: Starting at $81,442.97 per year
● New employees receive credit for previous FULL years of verified experience in appropriate
experience related to the area in which they will work.
● Current District 32 salary schedules are available at:
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/documents/central-office/job-opportunities/district-32-salary-sche
dules/132453
WORK SCHEDULE: This position works year round.
BENEFITS:
Administrator 12-month employees at Perry County School District 32 receive the following benefits:
● The district pays up to $650.00 per month for the employee’s medical insurance, which begins on
the first day of the month following the official employment date. Vision, dental, and life insurance
are optional and at employee expense.
● District-paid $10,000.00 life insurance policy.
● Paid leave: 12 sick days and unused sick leave will be cumulative to 180 days, with a maximum
carryover of 168 days; 2 personal days that do not carryover, but are added to the annual sick
leave and then qualify for accumulation; 20 days of vacation, these do not qualify for
accumulation.
● Excellent retirement package, with District-matched 14.5% contribution to PSRS.
APPLY ONLINE
Serious applicants are asked to complete the online application process available using the QR Code at
the top of this page or by visiting the District 32 Employment Portal at
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/page/job-opportunities .
PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Pettis Co. R-V School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 16215 Highway H, Hughesville, Missouri, 65334. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2026. Pettis Co. R-V School District is a PK-12 district serving 315 students with a total staff of approximately 60. For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:
Pettis Co. R-V Superintendent Vacancy Announcement
Pettis Co. R-V Superintendent Application
Dr. Jamie Burkhart is the Search Consultant. She may be reached at (660) 525-0952 or at jamiebeth.burkhart@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 7, 2025!
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Morgan Co. R-I School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 701 N Oak Street, Stover, Missouri, 65078. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2026. Morgan Co. R-I School District is a PK-12 district serving 868 students with a total staff of approximately 142. For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:
Morgan Co. R-I Superintendent Vacancy Announcement
Morgan Co. R-I Superintendent Application
Morgan Co. R-I District Brochure
Dr. Jamie Burkhart is serving as the Search Consultant. She can be reached at (660) 525-0952 or jamiebeth.burkhart@gmail.com. The position closes on Friday, October 31st, 2025!
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Northeast Randolph Co. R-IV School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 301 W Martin, Cairo, Missouri 65239. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2026. Northeast Randolph Co. R-IV School District is a PK-12 district serving 327 students with a total staff of approximately 68. For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:
Northeast Randolph Co. R-IV Superintendent Vacancy Announcement
Northeast Randolph Co. R-IV Superintendent Application
Dr. Jerry Cochran is serving as the Search Consultant. He can be reached at (660) 596-3184 or cochranj115@gmail.com. The position closes on Monday, November 3rd, 2025!
MARE members now have access to free communications support through a new partnership with CESO Communications. Each member district can benefit from one free phone call/video consultation (up to one hour) during the 2025-26 school year.
CESO Communications is a team of school communication professionals from across the country with a combined experience of more than 300 years. CESO provides services to school districts of all sizes focusing on their communications needs. Our main point of contact for CESO is Jill Filer, who spent 32 years working in Harrisonville Schools. She has been recognized for her leadership and service specifically for mentoring and supporting both school communications professionals and superintendents from around Missouri and the United States.
The focus for your free hour-long appointment is completely up to you and your district's communication needs. Topics could include any of the following:
Internal Communications
Social Media
Website
Communications Training
Superintendent Transition
Bond/Levy Campaigns
Community Engagement
Communications Planning
Even though Jill will be the person responding initially, she will be supported by the entire 19-member CESO team.
To access this free service, call Jill at (816) 738-1055 or email her at jill.filer@theceso.com to schedule an appointment.
