Preliminary results released today by the Missouri Dept. of Education (DESE) indicate that Neosho, for the third straight year, will have "Distinction with Performance" honors as part of their annual accreditation. This year, Neosho met all 14 of the State's academic performance standards. Neosho has been on a streak since receiving the award for the 2006-2007 school year. Neosho received the honor again for 2007-2008. According to Dr. Page, Neosho's Supt. of Schools, he was "pleased".
To qualify for the award this year, K-8 districts had to meet 6 of the 7 performance standards that apply to these districts, including all of those based on the results of MAP tests. K-12 districts had to meet 13 out of 14 standards, including all of the MAP-based measures. The standards are based on scores from the state-mandated MAP tests, graduation rate, attendance, ACT scores, and other indicators. Last year, 330 schools across Missouri earned the “Distinction in Performance” award.
Neosho's Academic Leadership
Dr. Richard Page was promoted to the job of Neosho's Supt. of Schools starting in the 2005-2006 school year. Before that, he served the district as Neosho's Asst. Supt. of Business and Finance.
Mrs. Alma Stipp, Asst. Supt. of Curriculum/Instruction, has been in her current position since the begining of the 2006-2007 school year. She was a former elementary teacher and principal for Neosho.
My hats off to all of Neosho's faculty, staff, and administration. As a former member of the board, current parent of Neosho R-5 elementary student, and former graduate of Neosho, I'm proud to see our district do so well.
The DESE press release can be found here.
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