Independence appoints new superintendent with nearly 40 years' experience in education

Dr. Vickie Murillo, who has nearly 40 years of experience in education, will be the district’s new superintendent beginning ...

Independence School District announces new superintendent

The Independence School District announced they've filled the district's vacant superintendent position after an extensive ...

Independence School District names Dr. Vickie Murillo as superintendent

The Independence School District has selected its next superintendent.
KMBC Kansas City

Independence sets free drop-off days, seeks volunteers for tornado cleanup

ALERT WEATHER. RIGHT NOW, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS LOOKING AT STORM DAMAGE IN THE METRO. IT HAS CONFIRMED AT LEAST ONE TORNADO FROM YESTERDAY’S OUTBREAK. I’M LARA MORITZ AND I’M KELLY ECKERMAN.
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Audit finds Independence school board violated public meeting law, but overall was 'well managed'

Independence School Superintendent Dale Herl and School Board President Eric Knipp listen to public comments before the board voted to implement a four-day school week. Missouri Auditor Scott ...
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Independence Superintendent Dale Herl is retiring. What’s next for the school district?

Herl has led the Independence, Missouri, school district — which enrolls about 14,000 K-12 students — since 2013. Community members praised Herl for managing finances, improving school buildings and ...
KSHB Kansas City

Independence school board could see shorter terms under proposed Missouri bill

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. A Missouri state senator is pushing legislation that would ...