Dr. Mike Slagle
Superintendent, Board Member
Dr. Mike Slagle has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Raymore-Peculiar School District since July 2020, leading with a commitment to ensuring every student is known, challenged, and prepared for life beyond graduation.
During his tenure, Ray-Pec has expanded innovative student opportunities and strengthened outcomes across the district. Key accomplishments include establishing the LEAD Center to create career-connected learning experiences, helping lead Missouri’s Success Ready Students Network (SRSN), transitioning academy programming toward service-based learning, increasing the number of students graduating with market value assets (MVAs), improving academic performance aligned with the district’s strategic plan, and earning strong community support through successful levy and bond initiatives.
In 2026, Dr. Slagle was honored with the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Robert L. Pearce Award, Missouri’s highest recognition for educational leadership. He was also recognized as Missouri’s Outstanding Administrator by Missouri School Public Relations Association for his commitment to communication, leadership, and service.
With more than 30 years in PK–12 education, Dr. Slagle began his career as a social studies teacher and continues to believe that leadership is ultimately about making life better for other people.
Dr. Slagle earned bachelor’s degrees in education from Nebraska Christian College and social studies education from Wayne State College, a master’s degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Slagle and his wife, Jenny, live in Raymore and enjoy spending time with their two sons, two daughters-in-law, and granddaughter. Outside of work, Dr. Slagle values family, community, and opportunities to continue serving public education in meaningful ways.
