Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge  The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all Board members with Nancy Mayer being absent, and leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda:   The Consent Agenda was approved.

Public Comments:  CTA may presented updates of school happenings throughout the campus.

Old Business 
A.  The board approved the leasing of a Special Services bus.  The district will be reimbursed 100% from State Early Childhood Special Education.
    
B. The board approved MSBA policy GDBDA that dealt with support staff leave.  

New Business
A.  The board approved the A+ report as prepared by High School Counselors Judy Patterson and Jennifer Miller.

B.  The board approved revisions to the 2016-17 Assessment Plan as presented by Curriculum Director Dr. Michele Williams.

The board approved the paper bid of $18,639.60 (840 cases @ $22.19 per case) from Contract Paper Group Inc.
   
DISCUSSION ITEMS

Dr. Williams discussed the district’s Annual Performance Report (APR).

Mr. Wood discussed the district Health Insurance.  At their annual meeting last week the consortium discussed the balances that were needed to stay solvent.  At this time they feel they are border line with these needs and will meet sometime in February to discuss options after reviewing the next few months of data.

Mr. Wood discussed the progress of the baseball field renovation saying that everything was on time and within budget.  He wanted to thank the city and especially the Park Department for all the help they provided in this joint venture.  He encouraged everyone to go by and take a look at the updates stating they would be impressed and very happy with the renovation.  

The nurse’s report was submitted by high school nurse Linda Milam.

Administrator’s from all buildings were present to give a report on happenings in their building.

Mr. Wood wanted to thank FM Bank for their purchase of 30 chrome books and mobile Cart.  The total donation was $8,000.00.
 
In Closed Session

The board approved the following Additions to the Substitute Teacher List: Richard Forshee.
        
The board accepted retirement letter from Southwest Elementary Title Teacher Teresa Elfrink.

The board accepted retirement letter from Parents as Teachers Director Melanie Stoelting.  

The board accepted retirement letter from Southwest Elementary Title Teacher Loretta J. Morrow.  

The board accepted retirement letter from Southwest Elementary Second Grade Teacher Regina A. Mick.  

The board employed Special Services Aide Jessy Kohm (Wilcox).

The board discussed the Assistant Superintendent applicants, interview timeline and process.  The board is hopeful to hire a new Assistant Superintendent for the 2017-18 school year during the November board meeting.