Dexter, Missouri - The Second Grade class of Jordan Boyer earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured front row from left to right: Ayden Sadler, Brayden Palmer, Kasyn Stearns, Jaxon Akridge, Evan Worthington, and Lexi Morris. Middle row from left to right: Miracle Campbell, Harlow Russell, Jasmine Jones, Palyn West, Brice Pollard, Rilley Adams, and Bailey McCoy. Back row from left to right: Chase Gulling, Chris Bennett, Aubrey Jarrell, Pliera Davis, Sarah Fleetwood, Hunter Massey, Eli Moon, and aide Tori Sayre.
Dexter, Missouri - The First Grade class of Kalin Ridings earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured are front row from left to right: Liberty Ellis, Kynnedi Yates, Taylinn Conn-Harris, Vyvianne Pflasterer, Devyn Bennett, and Jaycie March. Middle row from left to right: Bryson Barnes, Mason Spencer, Tarryn Bridges, Shae Renfro, Kale Midgett, Melody Jarrell, and Bryce Burnett. Back row from left to right: Kelsey Foster, Aiden McClish, Tayton Williams, Isaiah Torres, Brayden Tilley, and Jack Smith.
Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten class of Jessica McFarlen earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured with their teacher are front row: Aedyn Conder, Tyler Hankins, Lily McCord, Audriana Cazares, Eyan McClintock, Lane Wilkinson, Anthony Fino, Karsen Johnson, Scarlett Moore, and Breanna McCormick. Back row from left to right: Hadley Walton, Alison Stonis, Reed Dodson, Chase Lowman, Jaylynn Mace, Mikenna Phipps, Kolby Roberts, Bryson McRoy, Gracy Neal, and Hailey Pratt.
Dexter, Missouri - Students from Dexter High School competed for the first time at the Missouri State Senior Beta Convention in Branson, Missouri.
Dexter High School recently established the Beta Club during the 2016-2017 school year.
Seven students returned with awards. Sophie Freeman earned First Place in Language Arts Div. 1, Reagan Miller earned Second Place Math Division II, Michaela Gard earned First Place Advertising Design, Coby Powers earned First Place Social Studies Division I, Cassidy Bess earned First Place Advertising Design, Janie Lindsey earned First Place Mixed Media, and Ashlynn Wyman earned First Place Advertising Design.
DHS Sr. Beta Club sponsors are Laura Stone, Jessica Christian, and Krystal Hobgood.
The Advertising Design entry was a joint project between Gard, Bess, and Wyman.
The students will go on to compete at the National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida in June 2017.
Shown in the photo are front row from left to right: Sophie Freeman, Reagan Miller, and Michaela Gard. Back row standing from left to right: Coby Powers, Cassidy Bess, Janie Lindsey, and Ashlynn Wyman.
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
