Dexter, MO - Dexter High School celebrated winter sports Senior Night on Thursday, February 27, 2020 prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game against the Cape Central Tigers.
Delaney Lemmon is the daughter of Shannon and JJ Lemmon.
Delaney is a member of the Kickin' Cats Dance team.
Her future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau.
As a member of the Dance Team, her most memorable moment at DHS is being crowned Miss DHS her senior year.
Dexter, MO - Dexter High School celebrated winter sports Senior Night on Thursday, February 27, 2020 prior to the start of the boys varsity basketball game against the Cape Central Tigers.
Alexa Werneck is the daughter of Chad and Amber Werneck.
Alexa is a member of the Lady Bearcat Girls Basketball team. She is a two year letterman.
After high school, Alexa plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and major in Occupational therapy.
Her most memorable moment at DHS is beating Oran, who is state ranked, this year and all the concerts my team and I had on the bus and in the locker rooms!
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board held their regular board meeting on February 18, 2020. Below are the minutes from that meeting.
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:
None
New Business:
A. The board approved the bid for CPC Cleaning to provide custodial service for the district for the next three years.
B. The board approved MCE policy updates 1210, 2640,4871 and Regulation 4871.
C. The board approved budget amendments for the 2019-20 school year.
D. The board approved MSHSAA summer dead period for August 1st thru August 9th.
E. The board approved change orders for the building project.
F. The board approved therapy services contract for the 2020-21 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 March 17, 2020 at 6:00 pm
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:
Angie Seabaugh
2. The board approved resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.
Debbie Tipton
Curt Hillis
3. The board approved the internal transfer for the 2020-21 school year.
Rob Nichols to Middle School PE
4. The board approved a employment of Central Elementary teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
Taylor Miller
5. The board approved the employment of HS teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
James Deberry - HS HS Social Science
Kyle Clay
Cody Jinkerson and Kyle Clay were hired as Co-Band Directors
6. The board approved the employment of MS teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Billy Andreson
Kelsey Warren
7. The board approved the employment of Southwest Elementary teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Brittney Clark
Kaci Cooper
Jaclyn Ward
Tammy Tanner
8. The board approved volunteer coaches for the 2020 spring season.
James Deberry - track
Rebecca Parsons - softball
Brian Becker - golf
9. The board approved summer school assistant director for the 2020 and 2021 summer schools.
Lindsay Woods
10. The board approved Special Service Director for the 2020-21 school year.
Jessica Lambert
11. The board approved the employment of Central Office administrator.
Gavin Miller
12. The board approved the employment of building principals and assistant principals for the 2020-21 school year.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Dexter Public Schools has openings for Special Services Aide, Substitute Teachers, and Pre-School Aides.
Special Services Aide.: Candidates must have 60 college hours, a desire to work with exceptional children, the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, bending, or stooping, and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with an educational team.
Preschool Classroom Aides: Candidates must have 60 college hours, enjoy working with young children, and perform duties such as playground and classroom supervision. The Preschool Classroom Aide must work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to guide the students to complete tasks in the classroom.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Substitute Teachers are also needed.
The Dexter School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, sex, exercise of FMLA rights or disability, educational programs or activities, and as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act, hires only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. All candidates will be considered on the basis of qualifications, training, experience, and the ability to perform the requirements of the position. (Applications are kept on file for 2 years.)
Please apply online at: dexter.k12.mo.us
Dexter, MO - Southwest Elementary will begin taking Kindergarten screening appointments on February 24th for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
The Screening will be held on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Southwest Elementary gym.
Children must be 5 years of age before July 31, 2020.
Please call the Southwest Office at 614-1015 ext. 1201 to schedule this very important appointment.
The following mandatory documentation must be provided at the time of screening in order for your child to be enrolled: Birth certificate, shot record (does not have to be up to date) and proof of residency.
The proof of residency MUST be a financial obligation to the address- ex: Utility bill, water bill, tax statement, mortgage statement, etc.
