Resident asks Maries R-1 board to add middle school cheer stipend; board will consider

Jul 25, 2025

Carrie Kleffner asked the Maries R-1 School Board to add a middle school cheer stipend so middle-school coaches are paid similarly to high-school coaches. The item was discussed both in open session (public comment) and again in closed session.

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Resident Carrie Kleffner addressed the Maries R-1 School Board on July 22 asking the district to add a middle school cheer stipend. Kleffner told the board that currently only high-school cheer coaches receive stipends and asked the board to re-evaluate the stipend structure so middle‑school coaches are compensated.

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