Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 for their regular scheduled monthly board meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with all members being present, and leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: Mr. Bennett-CTA Advisory Representative, shared important information about campus activities.
Old Business:
A. The board approved MSBA Policies DL, ECA, GBA, GBAA, GCBA, GCD, GDBA, IGBCA, IND, JEC, JGF, KK, DN-AP1
B. The board rescinded MSBA Policies GCBA-R1, ECA-AP2
New Business:
A. The board approved the dead period for the campus wide activities and athletics. The dates for the dead period are July 22-30, 2017.
B. The board tabled removing the Dexter School from the SCEC Insurance Consortium until the March board meeting.
C. The board approved the extension of the Food Service Management Agreement with OPAA for the 2017-2018 school year.
D. The board approved a 5 year bus lease of 5 buses from Mid-West Transit. This lease will help to upgrade the districts aging bus fleet. Within this motion, the board also approved the purchase of one new bus for the 2017-2018 school year.
Discussion Items:
Back-to-School Bash-Hope International has requested use of the BEC for a Back-to-School Bash. This event helps students and parents be prepared for the new school year by providing school supplies, medical supplies, and haircuts. The event has previously been held in Bloomfield and Bernie. Due to the organization needing a larger facility, they have requested to use the BEC. The bash will be held on August 1st from 10-2.
Gym Floor Maintenance - The maintenance to the gym floors will begin on July 18th.
Summer School Dates-May 23-June 20, 2017.
Information was provided about the 57th Banquet for SEMO Superintendents and Boards of Education. The event will be held on 4/25/2017 at the Rays Banquet Center.
The monthly report from High School Nurse, Linda Milam was presented to the board.
Mrs. Dewitt and Mr. Kruse were present and shared a monthly report of happenings in their buildings. Mr. Pollock and Mrs. Duncan’s reports were shared by Mrs. James.
The next scheduled board meeting was set for March 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
The board approved the following additions to the substitute teacher list: Lindsey Norman and Patricia Penick (Acord).
The board approved the following retirement notifications: Elizabeth Spratt and Deloris Wamble.
The board approved the following employments pending a favorable background check and fingerprinting:
Jennifer Dewitt-SW Kindergarten Teacher for 2017-2018.
Andrea Galloway, SW 2nd Grade Teacher for 2017-18.
Willa Fees, SW 2nd Grade Teacher for 2017-18.
Summer McGowan, HS Counselor for 2017-18.
Christy Colyer, MS Counselor for 2017-18.
Stacy Dunivan, HS English for 2017-2018.
Matthew Aaron Pixley, Activities Director for 2017-2018.
Megan Miller, Assistant Central Elementary Principal for 2017-2018.
The board approved the following transfer requests:
Anna Whiteman 4th Grade Teacher to Central Title Teacher for 2017-2018.
Kristen Miller MS Science Teacher to 5th Grade Teacher for 2017-2018.
Lara Simmons MS English Teacher to HS English Teacher for 2017-2018.
Kaylee Hessling 4th Grade Teacher to 5th Grade Teacher for 2017-2018
April Deberry and Jerrica Clark will be trading positions in the Central Special Education Department.
The board approved the following summer school administrator for 2017 - Angie Duncan
Administrative evaluations were presented to the board and the board approved the renewal of the following administrative contacts for the 2017-2018 school year:
Gavin Miller-Assistant Superintendent
Michele Williams-Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Development
Dan Pollock-High School Principal
Alana Dowdy-Assistant High School Principal
Scott Kruse-Middle School Principal
Nancy Langley-Assistant Middle School Principal
Angie Duncan-Central Elementary Principal
Jacinda DeWitt-Southwest Elementary Principal
Felicia Powers-Assistant Southwest Elementary Principal
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
Tenured/Probationary List
Coaches and Sponsor List
Student Issue
Band Needs for 2017-2018 School Year
Items to be considered after the conclusion of Executive Session:
Appointment of Trustees of the Kastner Scholarship Trust. Tustee’s appointed include: Amy James, President, Rick Williams, Treasurer, Dan Pollock, Secretary.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Taryn Fortner.
Taryn is on the Kickin Cats Dance Team and is a senior at the Dexter High School.
She is the daughter of Jodi and David Fortner.
She has been active in FCCLA for three years, Foreign Language Club two years, and Sr. Beta one year.
Taryn enjoys shopping, playing the guitar and ukulele, and working out.
She is a member of the National Honors Society and has lettered in varsity cross country.
Her future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and study media and communications.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored two students with Positive Bus Referral certificates.
Each student received a certificate and a free gift certificate for a taco from Taco Bell.
Shown in the photo are from left to right: Langston Werneck and Shae Renfro
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Shown in the photo back row from left to right: Elyzabeth Robison, McKendree Neuhaus, Hadley Walton, and Aubree Hon. Front row: Lily Bryant, Lily Graviett, Nicole Johnson
Dexter, Missouri - The 2017 Winter Sports Senior Night was held on Friday, February 10th at the Bearcat Event Center.
Ryan Mayo is the son of Roger and Melissa Mayo.
He was a member of the baseball team his freshman year and played basketball all four years of high school.
Ryan is also an active member in Sr. Beta and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
His future plans are to attend Lineman's School in the fall.
