Dexter, Missouri - There are five candidates for three positions in the 2017 Dexter School Board election to be held on April 4, 2017.  A bio was submitted on each candidate.  Below is the bio for Mr. Yewell "Bud" Lawrence.

Occupation: Attorney at Law

Family Members: June (wife) and Hunter (son in 10th grade)

Personal Education History: Graduated Dexter High School in 1972; University of Missouri at Columbia in 1976 with a BS in Business Administration; University of Texas at Austin in 1979 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence; clerked for Federal Judge Roy Harper from 1979-1980.

Community Service Activities/Affiliations: Served on the Board of Directors of Bootheel Counseling Services for several years. Member of Dexter Chamber of Commerce, Stoddard County Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association and Missouri Municipal Attorney Association. Serving as Attorney for the City of Dexter and the Stoddard County Ambulance District.

Why do you want to serve as a school board member?
I am proud of our school and wish to contribute to its continued success.

What qualities will you bring to the school board that will benefit the students and staff of Dexter Public Schools?
A sincere interest in the Dexter Public School and providing the best education possible for all of our students, allowing them to excel in school and after graduation. I have been a member of the City’s Budget Committee for several years and understand the process of preparing a budget. I have experience with legal issues involving public entities. My wife is a retired teacher and I have learned a great deal from her about the educational process and its continually changing requirements. Our son has attended Dexter School for 11 years and I have witnessed the needs and efforts necessary for a quality education.