Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 for their regular scheduled monthly board meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board Vice President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with Mr. Rick Williams being absent, 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 and recognitions.
Old Business:
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.
New Business: A. Breakfast and lunch prices were set for the 2017-2018 school year.
The prices set were not adjusted from the 16-17 school year. The prices are as follows:
2017-2018
K-5 Student Breakfast $1.15
6-12 Student Breakfast $1.30
K-5 Student Lunch $1.80
6-12 Student Lunch $1.85
Adult Breakfast $1.30
Adult Lunch $2.15
Extra Milk $ .40
Mrs. Duncan spoke to the board about adding Jr. Beta for 4th and 5th grade students for the 2017-2018 school year. The board approved this addition.
The regularly scheduled April board meeting was set for April 18, 2017.
Discussion Items:
Dr. Williams spoke with the board in regards to potential high school course additions and our need for zero hour for the 2017-2018 school year.
The monthly report from High School Nurse, Linda Milam was presented to the board.
Mrs. Dewitt, Mrs. Duncan, and Mr. Pollock were present and shared a monthly report of happenings in their buildings. Mr. Kruse’s report was shared by Mrs. James.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved a request made through a staff grievance.
2. The board approved the following additions to the substitute teacher list: Wayne Freeman and Pamela Laramore.
3. Teacher evaluations were presented to the board and the board approved the employment of certified staff for the 2017-2018 school year. One probationary teacher was non-renewed for the 2017-2018 school year.
4. The board approved a voluntary termination of membership from the SCEC Insurance consortium, effective July 1, 2017.
5. The board approved entering into membership with MEUHP, effective July 1, 2017.
6. The board approved the following employments pending a favorable background check and fingerprinting: Lauren Powers, MS Science Teacher for 2017-2018; Kristopher Chamberlain, MS Communication Arts Teacher for 2017-2018.
7. The board approved the employment of Barbara Hurley as a full time bus driver.
8. The board approved the following transfer requests: Kimmy Moore, 6th Grade ELA Teacher to 6th Grade Reading Teacher from 2017-2018.
9. The board approved the resignation of Eric Sitze as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2017-2018 school year.
10. The board approved the termination of a bus driver, effective 3/15/2017.
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include: Coaches and Sponsor List
