Glenn, Toole retain Cape school board seats; Thompson, Stover win in Jackson

Cape Girardeau School Board incumbent Jeff Glenn garnered the most votes in Tuesday’s election, and said he’s looking forward to rolling up his sleeves and diving right back into the fray.

One of the biggest projects on his horizon is revisiting the district’s strategic plan and making any necessary changes.

“I’m thankful for everybody who came out and voted for me today ... and I’m grateful for everyone who voted for Adrian Toole,” Glenn said.

Adrian Toole

Glenn and Toole retained their seats Tuesday night, with Glenn accumulating 1,573 votes, or 40 percent of the vote in Cape Girardeau County, and Toole receiving 1.542 votes, or 39.6 percent.

First-time school board candidate Paul Lett received 724 votes, or 18.6 percent of the vote.

Glenn said he’s glad to see Toole return to the board because he was a good leader during his first term. Both men are beginning their second terms.

Brian Thompson

In the Jackson School District race, first-time board member Brian Thompson took almost 46 percent of the vote with 2,000 people casting in his favor.

“I am super excited,” he said.

Thompson is especially looking forward to working with board members, administrators, teachers and staff as part of his new role.

“I’m just hoping to be a good member,” he said. “I’m a little overwhelmed by the support right now, and it’s a little hard to comprehend.”

Incumbent and board vice president Dan Stover retained his seat with 34.9 percent of the vote, or 1,519 votes cast for him.

Brad Noel received 802 votes, or 18.4 percent. This was his third time running for the board unsuccessfully.

In the Oak Ridge race, four candidates ran for two seats, which were taken by Jason Glueck, with 232 votes, and James Seyer with 204.

Challenger Ron Tracy received 159 votes and Vernon Schoen got 48.

In the crowded Delta School District race for two open seats, Meredith Cox Scherer came out on top with 136 votes, and VirgleAlan Ikerman garnered 109 votes.

Challenger Greg Brawley received 106 votes, Priscilla Hornbuckle got 84 and Amy White received 33.

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