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Meet Your School Board Members

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Board Officers

Board President David Weaver

A smiling man in a dark suit jacket, gray shirt, and bright blue tie poses against a neutral textured gray background.David Weaver
Board President
Elected: 2022 
Re-Elected: 2025
Term Expires: April 2028

Phone: 417-437-8929
davidweaver@joplinschools.org

Board Vice President John Hird

A smiling man in a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie poses against a neutral gray background.John Hird
Board Vice President
Elected: 2021
Re-Elected: 2024 
Term Expires: April 2027

Phone: 952-250-8351
johnchird@hotmail.com

Board Members

A professional headshot of a smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top against a grey textured background.Veronica Scheurich, Board Member
Elected: 2023
Term Expires: April 2029

Phone: 417-850-3409
veronicascheurich@gmail.com

A professional headshot of a smiling man wearing a blue plaid suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie against a gray background.Rylee Hartwell, Board Member
Elected: 2021
Re-Elected: 2024
Term Expires: April 2027

Phone: 417-825-3258
hartwellrylee@gmail.com

A woman with long brown hair and glasses smiles warmly against a mottled grey background.Lori Musser, Board Member
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: April 2028

Phone: 417-439-0318
lorimusser@ymail.com

A smiling man with a full beard, wearing a blue jacket and patterned tie, poses against a gray background.Matthew Robertson, Board Member 
Elected: 2023
Term Expires: April 2029

Phone: 417-434-0753
matthew@sonofrobert.com

A smiling woman with short gray hair poses against a mottled gray background.Marda Schroeder, Board Member 
Elected: 2023
Term Expires: April 2029

Phone: 417-438-2495
mardaschroeder@yahoo.com

A professional headshot of a smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair against a grey textured background.Cheryl Warstler
Board Secretary & Custodian of Records  

Phone: 417-625-5200
cherylwarstler@joplinschools.org

Board Committees

BOE Policy Committee
Dr. Kerry Sachetta, Superintendent
John Hird, Board Vice President
Matthew Robertson, Board Member

BOE Data Analysis Committee
Dr. Sarah Mwangi, Asst. Superintendent of Learning Services
Matthew Robertson, Board Member
Marda Schroeder, Board Member

BOE Finance, Salary, and Benefits Committee
Dr. Jordan Dickey, Asst. Superintendent of Finance
John Hird, Board Vice President
Veronica Scheurich, Board Member
David Weaver, Board President

BOE Safety Committee
Dr. Matt Harding, Asst. Superintendent of Operations 
Marda Schroeder, Board Member
Lori Musser, Board Member
Rylee Hartwell, Board Member

Board Goals

The Joplin Schools Board of Education annually approves a set of unified Board Goals to guide their focus and work for the year ahead. These goals are centered around being effective and efficient in addressing the district strategic plan, providing direction and leadership to the district, and addressing continuous improvement.

Goal 1: Model continuous growth.

  • Collectively and individually study issues that impact our district.
  • Utilize MSBA Governance principles for all Board actions.
  • Pursue and obtain MSBA Team Governance Award recognition annually.

Goal 2: Advocate for Joplin Schools and the students we serve.

  • Engage regularly with legislators and community stakeholders regarding needs.
  • Establish Board priorities annually for legislative action that positively affect Joplin Schools and all public schools across the state.
  • Work with the superintendent and district leadership to develop strategies that positively impact ALL students.

3. Provide feedback to and evaluate the performance of the Superintendent.

  • Provide feedback on strategic plan development and evaluation criteria.
  • Utilize an evaluation process that provides timely and usable feedback to the superintendent regarding performance.
  • Work with the superintendent to ensure district construction projects are on time on budget.