CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 pm, at Carthage South Technical Center – Community Room. Present were board members Mr. Ryan Collier, Mrs. Lora Phelps, Dr. Mark Westhoff, Mr. Jeff Jones, Ms. Maria Sanchez, and Mrs. Robin Blair. Ms. Niki Cloud was absent. Mr. Ryan Collier led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board approved the Consent Agenda for the purpose of approving the me…