(KLZA)-- Another feather in the cap for a Northwest Missouri School District. 

The Mound City R-2 School District is one of 15 schools from among the more than 520 districts statewide to be selected as a Missouri Model School. The Missouri Department of Education made the announcement in February.

Superintendent Ken Eaton explained the criteria was based on the district’s collaborative work model, positive behavior support system, standardized test scores, low drop-out rate, high attendance rate and college / career readiness of graduates. 

The Mound City Superintendent said he felt it important the opportunity does not create added work for the staff, and that since most of the data is already being done, it should not be a burden to teachers or administrators. 

By participating in the program, Eaton is hoping to impact the standards for Missouri Schools.  He is excited about being part of setting the next set of standards. He feels the standards need to include common sense, and should be set at levels that can be achieved, while including the things kids need to know and learn. He does not want to see the standards set by a group that does not understand what we do everyday for a living setting the standards. 

Mound City is the only school district in Northwest Missouri to be selected for the honor.