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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.
Make plans now to join us for our annual fall conference on October 22-24, 2025 at the beautiful Lodge of the Four Seasons. This event has grown tremendously over the past few years thanks to your support and your willingness to encourage others to attend. We hope to make our 2025 the biggest and best yet!
District leaders and vendors are encouraged to put this on your calendars now! We want the MARE/MO K-8 Conference to be your choice event for team building, leadership development and professional growth. We look forward to seeing all of you at the lake!
Linked below are various forms associated with the conference.
2025 MARE/MO K-8 Conference Registration
2025 MARE/MO K-8 Conference Exhibitor Registration Page 1
2025 MARE/MO K-8 Conference Exhibitor Registration Form 2
2025 MARE Outstanding Rural Education Awards Nomination Form
2025 Conference Planner at a Glance
2025 Conference General Session Descriptions
2025 Small Group Session Descriptions
iCEV Ad & Link for Certification Pre-Session
Here is the booking link for conference.
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The 15th Annual MARE Scholarship Golf Tournament was held at Osage National on Monday, July 21st. Although rain was not in the forecast, it came. But even the rain did not spoil our event as we had 35 teams with 136 golfers tee off at a little after 12:00 noon. This event has grown tremendously in participation and sponsorships over the past several years. We are greatly blessed with our amazing sponsors and their commitment to supporting scholarships for future Missouri teachers through their support for this event. We had several folks new to MARE join us this year and for that we are very thankful. Of special note is the volunteer work that Nikki Harding and Crista Grimwood provided as helpers at the registration table and official photography for the event (Most of the pictures attached in the galleries were provided by them!). Next year's 16th Annual MARE Scholarship Golf Tournament is tentatively slated for Monday, July 20th at Osage National. I hope that you will make plans now to join us then!
Corporate Sponsors - Veregy ($5,000.00), Step UP ($5,000.00), SIC Midwest ($4,000.00), UMB Bank ($4,000.00), McKinstry ($3,000.00), L.J. Hart & Company ($3,000.00), Quality Network Solutions ($2,000.00), MEUHP ($2,000.00), American Fidelity ($2,000.00), Forrest T. Jones ($2,000.00), S.M. Wilson & Company ($2,000.00), Reynolds Construction & Commercial Roofing ($1,000.00), MOCAAT ($1,000.00), Curriculum Associates ($1,000.00), Guin Mundorf, LLC ($1,000.00) Mickes O'Toole, LLC ($1,000.00), Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. ($1,000.00) Audio Enhancement ($1,000.00), SlateXP (LearnSafe) - ($1,000.00), 4M Building Solutions ($1,000.00), balanceHQ ($1,000.00), Daikin TMI ($1,000.00) and Smith Paper & Janitor Supply ($1,000.00)
Hole Sponsors/Prize Sponsors/Meal Sponsors - OnToCollege, MSU Center for Rural Education, Universal Construction, EdCounsel, LLC, Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc., Holland Construction Services, Inc., MRTA, Navitas, Mickes O'Toole, LLC, NREA, Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C., SIC Midwest, Hamlin Energy, Forrest T. Jones, KRJ Architecture, Midwest Bus Sales, Missouri Propane Gas, MUSIC, Gilmore & Bell, P.C., Opaa! Food Management, Gator Graphics, Twotrees Technologies, MET/Gallagher, Hoener Architects, Piper Sandler, Bukaty (Jeff Walstrom), Facility Solutions Group, Sonus Benefits, Acrisure, Integrated Facility Services, Missouri School Plant Managers, Schneider Electric, MASA, Coryell Roofing and The Inclusive Leadership Lab. Special "shout out" to Matt Temple from Sonus Benefits for all of the various prizes he provided. Also "shout outs" to all who provided additional prizes for giveaways (Step UP, SIC Midwest, L.J. Hart & Company, Forrest T. Jones, 4M Building Solutions, Universal Construction, Denovo Building Solutions, MSPMA, Osage National, Acrisure, Coryell Roofing and Curriculum Associates. Thanks to the many sponsors who had tents or tables on the course for various events, refreshments and giveaways as well. (Veregy, Step UP, 4M Building Solutions, Daikin TMI, Universal Construction, MSPMA)
Please take a look at the two attached photo galleries attached to this article. Special thanks to Nikki Harding, Crista Grimwood and Jerry Cochran for photos.
See you next year on July 20th at Osage National. Let's make the 16th MARE Scholarship Golf Tournament something to write home about!!!!!!!
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Macon Administrative Building
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Tinnin Fine Arts Center
10:00am
Colton's
11:30am
Lime Bank
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Troy Administrative Building