Puxico, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to Puxico seniors Nathan Dare and McKenna Hawthorne.
McKenna is the daughter of Chad and Nicole Hawthorne.
Nathan and McKenna are competing with honorees from the other Stoddard County schools for the Dexter Elks Students of the Year.
Both students, along with their parents and counselor, Lori Allen, will be honored with a banquet to be held at the Dexter Elks Lodge later this spring.
The Elks Students of the Year will be announced at the spring banquet.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board along with superintendent Mitch Wood met for a scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President, Kevin Bishop, announced the meeting is to begin, all members were present except for Rick Williams. Bishop lead in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda The (Amended) Consent Agenda was approved; the minutes of January 19thwere approved. Motion carried 6-0
Public Comments
CTA – Mrs. Simmons spoke on the scholarships available and the retirement tea presented by the CTA.
Requests to address Board -- none
Correspondence – A thank you note from Mrs. Peggy Currie was read thanking the board, staff and community for the retirement reception.
6. Old Business
A. The Board approved MSBA Policy IKF: This is the Graduation Requirement policy that allows vocational students to earn academic credit through vocational classes. Motion carried 6-0
B. The Board approved revised Calendar for 2016-17: This was a revised calendar with the corrected dates for President’s Day and winter break. Motion carried 6-0
7. New Business
A. The board approved the extension renewal agreement with Opaa Food Service for the 2016-17 school year: Motion Carried 6-0
B. The board approved a football scoreboard lease agreement for 2016-17 with Daktronics: They will enter into a five year lease for 0% to purchase a new football scoreboard. This will be paid entirely with sponsorship from community businesses, district monies will not be used. Motion Carried 6-0
C. The board approved a paper bid from Premier Paper & Packaging for 840 cases of paper @ $22.46 ea. for a total of $18,866.40. Motion Carried 6-0.
D. The board accepted a mowing bid from “A Cut Above Lawn Care LLC” for the following prices per mowing: Motion Carried 6-0.
2016 -$1,570 2017 - $1,940 2018 - $1,940.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Nurses’ Report: The monthly caseload was submitted by high school nurse Linda Milam.
B. Facilities Update: Mr. Wood gave an update on facilities in the District. A replacement of the roof on SW Elementary was postponed because no issues have been reported with this roof and it was decided to not spend the $250,000 on a roof that isn’t showing signs of damage at this time. Mr. Wood stated, we’ll continue yearly inspections of the roof and if a problem occurs we’ll address it at that time.
C. March regular Board meeting: The next scheduled board meeting is March 15th
D. Principal’s Report: Building administrators from Southwest, Central, Middle School and High School gave a report on happenings in their building.
In Executive Closed Session:
The Board approved 3 Additions to the Substitute Teacher List
Natalie Wiseman Davis, Connie Hampton, Kathy Sturgess
The Board accepted the resignation notice from High School Cheerleading sponsor Michelle Kirkley
The Board accepted the resignation from High School Cook Mary Kay McGhee.
The Board hired the following personnel for 2016-17 school year:
Sara Jones: Central Music teacher.
Sharon Guy: HS Business teacher.
Rilee Jones: HS English teacher.
Jessica Muckerman-Presson: MS Reading teacher.
Kevin Goltra: Weight Lifting-Football Coach-JH Wrestling.
The Board approved Angie Duncan as the Summer School Administrator for 2016.
Dexter, Missouri - The 2016-2017 Dexter Public Schools official calendar was approved during the February 16, 2016 regularly scheduled Dexter school board meeting.
Registration for grades K-12 will be on August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the first day of school being August 11th for grades first - twelfth. Kindergarten students begin on Friday, August 12th.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors second grade students Logan Fritch, Houston Neely, Jack Moore, Gibson Booker, and Keeleigh Flanigan with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Logan Fritch is in Mrs. Keena's classroom. "Logan is always a hard worker and has a positive attitude! He is always kind to his classmates and is a joy to have in class!"
Houston Neely is in Mrs. Mick's classroom. "Houston goes above and beyond in every area. he is a wonderful role model for other students."
Jack Moore is in Mrs. Justice's classroom. "jack always gets out his materials the first time he is asked and is ready to learn."
Gibson Booker is also in Mrs. Justice's classroom. "Gibson is always helpful when his classmates need help with a word or having computer problems."
Keeleigh Flanigan is also in Mrs. Mick's classroom. "Keeleigh has been kind and thoughtful to all students the entire year."
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors first grade students Allie Medlin, Alleigh Gibson, Riley Adams, Tanner Massey, and Ceylon Corbin with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Alleigh Gibson is in Mrs. Twaddell's classroom. "Alleigh is kind and courteous to everyone."
Riley Adams is in Mrs. Twaddell's classroom and was referred by Mr. Eldreth. "Riley is very professional and mature in her daily behavior. She always shows the 3r's."
Tanner Massey is in Mr. Eldreth's classroom. "Tanner always shows the 3R's. He is a great behavior example for his peers."
Ceylon Corbin is in Mr. Eldreth's classroom. "Ceylon always shows her 3R's and does her best to help others when they are in need."
Congratulations Allie, Riley, Alleigh, Tanner, and Ceylon!
Shown in the photo back row from left to right: Riley Adams, Allie Medlin, Ceylon Corbin. Bottom Row Tanner Maddey. Now available for photo was Alleigh Gibson.
