Superintendent at Joel E Barber Describes Damage

The Joel E Barber School on KK Highway in Laclede County has significant damage after straight-line winds swept through Monday, tearing part of the roof off the gym. Superintendent Rachelle Jennings tells Regional Radio News the damage is significant…

She says they quickly got the staff to cover when the storm hit…

Mrs. Jennings said they are already working with the insurance company in order to get repairs underway at the school. She said they are hopeful that they will be able to begin summer school in July.