Susan Johnson
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District Superintendent Susan Johnson said it wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the right one. Hannibal School Board members had two options: draw new boundaries to provide equal enrollment at five existing elementary schools or close Eugene Field and provide new redistricting boundaries for the four remaining elementary schools.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An investigation of the Hannibal School District by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office completed on Oct. 18 and posted online on Thursday revealed no indication of fraud or corruption. The summary, made public Thursday afternoon, did note the district is in a “weakened financial position.” “It appears district officials could have anticipated some…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District Superintendent Susan Johnson has heard the questions. The steps the Hannibal School Board took during Tuesday’s meeting will allow her to better answer those questions. While the board did not make a final decision about redistricting, the members approved board president Blane Mundle’s motion to eliminate grade span schools…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is on the verge of doing something it hasn’t done in more than two decades: Redistricting its elementary schools either through traditional redistricting or closing one of its elementary schools. Hannibal hasn’t redistricted on this large of a scale since 2000. “We have a small internal committee, and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After spirited discussion at Tuesday’s meeting, the Hannibal School Board voted 4-3 in favor of an operating tax levy increase from $3.04 to $3.49 per $100. Tysa Coleman, J’Nelle Lee, Blane Mundle, and Stacey Graves voted in favor of the 14.8 percent increase, while Jeff Evans, Ron Greenwell, and Scott Hawes opposed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — At Tuesday’s meeting, Hannibal School District Board of Education members and their patrons alike expressed concerns about a potential operating tax levy increase. “I don’t know how comfortable the public is with hearing they’re going to get a 13 percent increase in taxes,” board member Ron Greenwell said. “When I see a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District could soon make revisions to its cellphone policy. Board members engaged in spirited discussion during Thursday’s School Board meeting about how and when to make changes regarding the district’s cell phone policy. “Something has to be done,” board president Blane Mundle said. When something will be done remains…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Oakwood Elementary School recently was recognized as one of Missouri’s eight Gold Star Schools for 2024. This recognition, awarded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The program recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Roy Webb cited concerns about the Hannibal School District’s financial picture and the “climate” of the School Board when he did an about-face this week and reneged on a signed contract to become the district’s next superintendent. Webb, who retired as superintendent of the Quincy School District in June 2022, was announced as the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Public Schools announced on Thursday afternoon that Susan Johnson will continue to serve as the superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Johnson’s decision to stay comes after Roy Webb withdrew from the position on Thursday. Webb, former superintendent of Quincy Public Schools, accepted the position as HPS superintendent on January 25.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Voters in Marion and Ralls counties will decide in April if the Hannibal Public School District can borrow $30 million to construct, equip and furnish the Hannibal Innovation Campus. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Hannibal School Board approved the ballot measure “Proposition Innovation” for the April 2 election. Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District Board of Education is moving along in the process of hiring a new superintendent to replace Susan Johnson, who will retire in June after 33 years at the district. The district reported In an update sent Friday that 16 people applied, with eight from outside Missouri. After a review of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School Board approved a bond issue Thursday afternoon that will save the Hannibal Public School District approximately $3.65 million. The school board held a special open session Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. after licensed financial advisor Jason Hoffman submitted his thoughts on the proposal from L.J. Hart Company to refinance…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Public School Board is in a race with the clock to decide whether they will approve a bond issue that would save the district approximately $3.65 million. A proposal to refinance a 2019 $14.5 million bond at a lower interest rate was presented by L.J. Hart and Company last week…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recognized the annual alumni award winners during its Booster Gala on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Distinguished Alum Award was presented to Susan Johnson, Class of 1992. This award is presented to HLGU graduates for significant and broad accomplishments in business or professional life, or for state or nation. The Outstanding…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Hannibal’s retiring superintendent of schools Susan Johnson about her 30-plus years in education, all with the Hannibal School District. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Public Schools announced Thursday morning the retirement of Susan Johnson as superintendent at the end of the 2023-24 school year, effective June 30, 2024. Johnson, who has dedicated 33 years of service to the school district, has served as superintendent since 2014. “Susan Johnson’s dedication to education, tireless work ethic, and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Public School District publicly opened the doors on Wednesday for the first time of what will become the Hannibal Innovation Campus. After more than a year of planning and negotiations, the school district announced the acquisition of 4417 McMasters Avenue, the building that was once Jack’s, then ShopKo and then…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Public School District has unveiled a new website that gives students or parents the opportunity to anonymously report bullying incidents or other safety concerns observed within the school district. The website, along with a new app, was introduced to the school board members at the school board meeting on Wednesday…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The conversation about diversity training continued at the Hannibal School Board meeting Wednesday night. As part of a regular update Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal Public School District, said the entire faculty and staff have now completed discrimination and harassment training. Johnson also provided two different proposals she has received for diversity…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The principal of Eugene Field Elementary School has been allowed to return to her job after a one-week leave. Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal School District, placed Kelsey Whitley on administrative leave on Sunday, Oct. 23 after learning of a photo Whitley had posted to her social media account. Maria Mundle,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The principal of Eugene Field Elementary in Hannibal has apologized for a social media post she made over the weekend. Kelsey Whitley was put on administrative leave by the Hannibal School District on Sunday. On Monday, she posted the following on the Eugene Field Elementary Facebook page. Good afternoon Eugene Field families,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School Board has approved a plan designed to aid in retention and recruitment in the school district. Superintendent Susan Johnson began developing the staff daycare plan several months ago and now plans to open three classrooms at Stowell School in time for the beginning of the upcoming school year. Under…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School Superintendent Susan Johnson requested and received permission from the Hannibal School Board to begin formally exploring the development of the former Sutherlands lumber store in an “Innovation Campus”. Johnson asked to hire an architect and engineer to investigate the cost of converting the property, which is across the road from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal School Board addressed the need for more substitute teachers at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening. But Johnson also noted that fingerprinting is not readily available in the area as potential employees currently have to travel to Eolia in PIke County, Mo., which is a 120 mile round trip. Johnson…
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