Job Description:
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Morgan County R-I Board of Education to conduct a search for a Superintendent of Schools.  Morgan County R-I School District is located in Morgan County (Stover) in West Central Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary School - (PK-04)

Certified Staff – 32
Student Enrollment – 302

• Middle School – (05-08)

Certified Staff – 17
Student Enrollment - 321

• High School – (09-12)

Certified Staff – 27
Student Enrollment – 245

• Total Certified Staff – (76)/Total Student Enrollment (868)
• Annual Operating Budget – $ 13,623,098.00
• Total Tax Levy - $3.3043
• Assessed Valuation - $121,724,704.00
• Reserve Balances – 47.25%
• Administrators – 6
• Support Staff – 60
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Operated Food Service – CEP School District
• Other Programs:
  • Parents as Teachers/ECSE & District PK Program/West Central SPED Coop.
  • 5-day School Week/1:1 Technology
  • FFA/AG Program, FBLA Program, FCCLA Program & Band/Choir Programs
  • A+ Program/Dual Credit/Eldon Career & Technical Center
  • Strong Booster Club & PTO Support/Kaysinger Conference
  • After School Program (21st Century Learning Grant)

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Friday, October 31, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – Week of November 10-13, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – No later than November 19, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2026

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range:  Minimum of $125,000 – Negotiable!
• Administrative experience required/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. 
• Board paid health insurance benefits.
• Initial multi-year contract.
• District residency is preferred, but negotiable. 

Application Guidelines:

• Submit a completed application form and current resume with three reference letters.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Morgan County R-I Board of Education – Describe reasons for interest in the position and provide a record of significant accomplishments over the past five years.
• Provide evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate (copy of certificate).
• Provide transcripts and current placement papers or credentials.
• Include any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
• Please note that the Selected finalist will provide a copy of his/her most recent background check prior to official employment.

Application Procedure:

• Download application for Morgan County R-I on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email only) and support materials to:
  • Morgan County R-I Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Dr. Jamie Burkhart, Search Consultant
  • Phone # - (660) 525-0952
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email: jamiebeth.burkhart@gmail.com

Morgan County R-I is an equal opportunity employer.  Refer to announcement for contact information.  Applicants are asked to NOT make direct contact with the board of education members. Initial applications will be kept confidential, however, all applications, letters of reference, resumes, transcripts, credentials, etc. for the purpose of this application process will, upon receipt, become the sole property of the Morgan County R-I Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.