Facing a critical deadline to avoid a costly federal penalty, the Excelsior Springs Board of Education approved a plan to invest more than $1 million in facility upgrades, while also navigating staffing changes and installing new board leadership for the 2024-25 school year during a packed April 22 meeting.
Know a graduating senior who leads with heart? With just days left to submit nominations, now is the time to recognize that student who gives generously, serves quietly, and lifts others daily.
After reviewing five strong candidates and holding public interviews, the Excelsior Springs School Board selected Brett Jones to serve as its newest member, choosing a voice they said reflects the community’s values in a time of change.
For Excelsior Springs math teacher Jennifer Harding, the greatest equation she’s solved isn’t on the board—it’s in building a classroom where kindness always adds up.
