Middle school will begin earlier, starting at 7:49 a.m. and dismissing at 2:30 p.m. (previously 8:10 a.m. to 2:51 p.m.). High school will shift later, beginning at 8:19 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m.

"Out of high applicants, Dr. Mark Drake is the transformational leader the Monett School District needs," said board president A.J. Bahl. As part of the hiring process, the board sought input from ...