The Wentzville
School District would like to
congratulate CFO Dr. Kari Monsees on his selection as the new Superintendent of
the Raymore-Peculiar School District near Kansas City, MO. Dr. Monsees has submitted his resignation to
the Wentzville Board of Education effective June 30, 2013, which will allow him
to assist in the transition process once a new CFO is hired.
“This decision was
really bittersweet for me and did not come easily. I work with great people and
have really enjoyed working for Wentzville R-IV, but this new leadership
opportunity is one that I could not pass up. Ray-Pec is a progressive district
with many similarities to Wentzville. I’ll also be closer to my family farm and
my new grandson. I thank everyone for their support during my time in
Wentzville.”
Dr. Monsees is in his fifth year with
the District, and has produced an impressive list of accomplishments during his
tenure. He was instrumental in the passage of both Proposition A and
Proposition 3, which raised over $100 million for new construction in the
fastest growing school district in Missouri.
He has supervised the construction of Lakeview and Discovery Ridge elementary
schools, as well as the addition of 75 new classrooms around the District. He
has led the planning and construction of the new high school, all while
managing an annual budget in excess of $150 million.
During his time in the
District operating balances have gone from 19% to 33%, and for the first time
ever the WSD has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) by the
Association of School Business Officials International.
“Our loss is Ray-Pec’s
gain,” said Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams. “Kari has accomplished great things
while he was here, and we hate to see him go, but it’s a great opportunity for
him. He’s one of the best school finance officers in the whole state, and I
have no doubt that he’ll be one of the best superintendents as well.”
From the Wentzville School District
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