The McDonald County R-1 School District encourages qualified persons interested
in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April
6, 2027, election. Interested persons may file at the Superintendent’s Office
located at 10 Stampede Drive, Anderson, Missouri. For more information contact
Kathie Mitchell, Secretary, Board of Education, at 417-845-3321.
Filing will begin on December 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the
District’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4 p.m. until January 5, 2027. Filing will not occur on days that the school
district is closed for students due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur
December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Filing will end on January 5, 2027 at
5:00 p.m.
The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing.
There are two (2) positions available with three-year terms.
Kathie Mitchell
Secretary, Board of Education
Incumbents are:
Josh Banta
Andy McClain