Shelly Toft announces plans to retire as school district CFO
Shelly Toft, chief financial officer for the Joplin School District, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
Toft, a certified public accountant, has been employed by district since 2018, when she began as the director of accounting. She has served as CFO since 2021.
“During her entire career and throughout her time in Joplin schools, Shelly Toft has been the consummate professional,” Superintendent Kerry Sachetta said in a statement. “Shelly is very skilled in school finance and budget oversight, so she’s been able to successfully put our district in very strong financial and budget positions. She has also worked hard to improve procurement and payroll processes. She’s been an excellent team member and her contributions are valued by the administration and the Board of Education equally.”
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I have been given over the past several years,” Toft said in a statement. “The leadership team has provided mentorship and encouragement to me personally and extends this to all staff and the community.”