Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Jessica McFarlan earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for September 2019.
School Wide Positive Behavior 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 "Cat in the Hat" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class. This year's theme is Dr. Seuss!
Back row from left to right: Kinslee Helm, Ronin Blackwell, Tripp Allard, Nicholas Shirk, Emery Tucker, Jacob Lee, Jaxon Cook, Kylie White, Maliah Fischer, and Mason Pemberton.
Front row from left to right: Lexi Hunsaker, Charley Cash, River Kenley, Ethan Garrett, Gabe Santos, Bentley Allen, Kylee Hurdle, Alexa Hernandez Lopez, and Shyla Gallardo.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored 2nd Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Front row from left to right: Emmie Skiles, Lareah Sanchez, Kellen Clark, and Lincoln Turner.
Back row from left to right: Teagan Childers, Warren Parris, Alyssa Duley, Grant Gill, and Ann Litton.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored 1st Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Back Row from left to right: Jocelyn Warren, Ava Hutson, Bailey Adkins, Kaci White, Preston Thompson, Drake Jenkins, Hunter Bowers, Sylas Day, Elliott Morris, Lucy McDonald, Kianna Ingram, and Meredith Mayer.
Front Row from left to right: Nevah Ridenour, Lucy Singleton, Keara Poe, Sierra Loafman, Kennady Thrower, Ronald Ahrens, Jaxon Rhamy, Rylee Roberts, Luke Pennington, NOra Riley, Silas Alsup, Rivers Schlief, and Avery Harmon.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored Kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured from left to right: Taten Roper, Ben Burleson, Aubrey Hancock, and Myles McFarlen.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met on October 15, 2019 at a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. Below are the minutes from that meeting.
Regular Board Meeting Notes October 15, 2019
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
A. The board approved MCE board policy updates.
New Business:
A. The board approved the change from the Sikeston Career Center to the Poplar Bluff Career Center for the 2020-21 school year. This note will be paid off with proceeds from the 2020 bond
B. The board approved a financial transfer of $26,356.40 to zero out the food service account for the 2018-19 school year.
C. The board approved budget amendment for the 2019-20 school year.
Discussion Items:
A. The nurse’s report was shared with the board.
B. The principals reports were shared with the board.
C. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
D. The next board meeting was set for November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:
Christy Wilson
Hannah Bollinger - Secretary and Building Aide Only
2. The board approved the following district translator for the 2019-20 school year
Ahtziri Bittaye
3. The board approved resignation.
Carolyn Fowler
Maddison Cox
Jonna Huffman from HS Stuco only effective Sept. 30, 2019
C.A. Counts effective June 30, 2020
4. The board approve special education aide transfer effective immediately.
Ashley Summers to companion aide at Central Elementary
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
