Dexter, MO - Students receive Daily Announcements and with this year being so different with COVID-19 I thought I would post a few each week to help keep the parents informed. The Daily Announcements are on the school website also. Here are a few key announcements from Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Students must exit their vehicle and go toward the entrance when they arrive on campus, however they may remain outside until 7:40. Beginning at 7:40 am all students on campus must go to their 1st period class.
Students and staff should have all received an email from Mrs. Dowdy with the form to select lunch on Wednesday. Please make sure you fill this out only if you are planning to eat school lunch.
Thank you to all students and staff for doing such an incredible job adhering to our re-entry plan. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please make sure that your mask covers your mouth and nostrils, but not your entire face. We want to see and recognize you!
Dexter Future Business Leaders of America invites anyone who is enrolled or had a business class to join our club. There is a form link in your graduation class Classroom, on our FBLA web page in Clubs and Organizations, or you can click here. Join FBLA Our dues are only $10, and we will not be requiring a fundraiser this year. Questions? Ask Mrs. Guy or one of the officers.
The sign-up sheet for basketball cheerleading tryouts are in the library. Anyone interested in trying out for basketball cheerleading must sign up and pick up an information packet no later than Wednesday, September 2nd. Contact Miss Jones with any questions.
Students please do not bring glass water bottles. Water bottles must have a lid and be able to be closed completely.
Students who drive must exit the parking lot via Grant Street. Students will not be allowed to get on Brown Pilot Road. If possible students should turn left on Grant or go across Grant to Jibben drive to avoid the Southwest traffic. Mrs. Dowdy will be at that intersection assisting.
Students who are dropped off in the mornings - Please have your driver pull through in front of the high school using the 2nd lane (outer lane). Please do not stop on Bearcat Drive to be dropped off.
Football players and tennis team members may move their car to the back lot after school.
Students must park in their assigned spot and their parking hang tag should be on the rearview mirror with the number facing out. Please make sure the number is visible and there are not any other items hanging from your mirror obstructing the view.
Students who have not registered to park should fill out the 20-21 parking registration form. The form is located on our website.
Students, masks are required in all of our common areas, such as hallways, lobbies and the cafeteria. Masks are also required in any setting when not social distancing. For effectiveness masks must cover your nose and mouth.
Clarifying after school dismissal -
2:50 release walkers, pick up and fall athletes going to practice
3:00 early buses
3:10 all other buses
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School District welcomed their 2020 - 2021 new hires today with a luncheon. There were 37 new hires.
Front Row Left to Right-Diane Vaughn-Special Services Aide, Sharon Pfeffer-MS Nurse, Hailey Anderson-Special Services Aide, Brooke Anderson-Special Services Aide, Jocelyn Miller-Special Services Aide, Kelsey Warren-MS ELA Teacher, Elizabeth Reaves-1st Grade Teacher, Brittney Clark-K Teacher
Row 2 Left to Right-Brianna Jones-Special Services Aide, Peyton Bullock-MS Library Aide, Billy Anderson-MS ELA, Jimmie Deberry-HS Social Science, Kyle Clay-HS Band, Andrew Teel-HS Music Aide, Christi Josupait-Special Services Aide,
Row 3 Left to Right-Marife Smith, Special Services Aide, Ginger McCoy-Central Secretary, Lacey Wood-Central Building Aide, Megan Crosby-Special Services Aide, Hannah Hale-Special Services Aide, Taylor Harris-4th grade teacher, Adalina Hood-Special Services Aide, Phyllis Daniel, Pre-School Aide, Samantha Henson-Title Aide,
Row 4 Left to Right-Jessica Hunt-Special Services Teacher, Kimberly Mize-4th grade teacher, Demi Parker-Special Services Aide, Angie Seabaugh-CNA, Christy Kelly-Southwest Building Aide, Jaclyn Ward-Kindergarten Teacher
Row 5 Left to Right-Madelyn Callow-Title Aide, Kathy Faries-HS ELA Teacher, Cara Hartlein-HS Math Teacher, Tammy Tanner-K Teacher, Kaci Cooper-K-Teacher, Taylor Doyle-Special Services Teacher, Heather Tice-Title Aide
Those not pictured include: Natalie Midgett-Special Services Aide and Karrie Shands-Special Services Teacher
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Lions Club presented scholarships to 2020 graduation seniors.
From left to right are Madeline Parker, Jillian Avery, Taylor Ward, Mason Keena, and representing the Dexter Lions Club is Aaron Mathis. Not available for photo was Luke Becker.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board met in a regular meeting on July 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting Minutes are listed below.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present, and 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. None
New Business:
A. The board approved budget amendments for the 20-21 budget.
8. Discussion Items:
A. Mr. Miller discussed the DNR VW Emissions School Bus Grant. The district was approved to replace up to 3 buses with a grant rebate of $22,500 per bus. The district will be replacing 2 buses.
B. An update was given on the re-entry plan task force.
C. An update was given on summer school.
D. The next board meeting was set for August 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The annual tax rate hearing will begin at 5:50 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved existing substitutes for the 2020-21 school year.
2. The board approved the following new substitutes for the 2020-21 school year:
Ethan Stevens
Jessica Cox
Mariah Walker
Christina Smith
Sherry Morgan
3. The board approved extra duty employment for HS
Assistant Football Coach: Tashan Bittaye
4. The board approved a transfer request for the 2020-21 school year:
Cara Hartlein- From MS Special Services Aide to HS Building Secretary
5. The board approved resignation letters from the following individuals:
Cara Hartlein-MS Special Services Aide
Lindsay Woods-MS Cheer Coach
Eva Edwards-Special Services Paraprofessional
Julie Rybold-Accompanist
6. The board approved employment for the 2020-21 school year for the Central Title Aide Position:
Maddy Callow
7. The board approved employment for the 2020-21 school year for the following Special Services Aides:
Phyllis Daniel Hannah Hale
Diane Vaughn Marife Smith
Megan Crosby Brooke Anderson
Hailey Anderson
6. Rescind motion of approval from June 9th special board meeting for the employment of:
Kayla Anderson
7. The board approved granting permission to Mrs. James for the hiring of a parent educator and other special services aides pending favorable background checks prior to the August board meeting. The purpose of this urgency is training of the individuals and adequate staffing for the return of students on August 24th. The names of these individuals will be formally presented at the August board meeting.
8. The draft reentry plan for the 2020-21 school year was reviewed with the board.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Dexter Public Schools - Instrumental Music Program - Sixth Grade Beginning Band Camp
Dexter Public Schools will hold beginning band camp next week, from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31.
This event is for all students who will be entering sixth grade band in the 2020-21 school year.
Classes will be held Monday through Friday in the band room at T.S. Hill Middle School; times vary depending on which instrument the student is playing.
The schedule for each instrument is:
8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Tuba and all Saxophones
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Trumpet and Flute
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Trombone and Clarinet
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Baritone, Bassoon and Oboe
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. French Horn and Percussion
"Attendance at band camp is very important to instill proper fundamentals for the beginning instrumentalist," commented Cody Jinkerson, T.S. Hill Middle School Band Director. "It is vital to set good playing and practice habits from the start. Students will have smaller learning groups to help address their individual needs."
They will not hold parent meetings this year during band camp due to COVID-19; however there will be parent orientation information communicated at a later date.
If parents have any questions, please feel free to email Mr. Jinkerson (cjinkerson@dexter.k12.mo.us) or Mr. Clay (kclay@dexter.k12.mo.us). Mr. Clay is the new H.S. School Band Director and together Mr. Jinkerson and Mr. Clay will have a spectacular year with the Dexter students.
They look forward to making music with your children and we can't wait to attend band concerts!
