Dexter High School held their annual awards assembly on Tuesday, May 11th at the Bearcat Event Center. Scholarships winners were also announced during the ceremony.
The Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship was presented to Jackson Allen.
He received $500.
Dexter High School held their annual awards assembly on Tuesday, May 11th at the Bearcat Event Center. Scholarships winners were also announced during the ceremony.
The Dexter Rotary Scholarship was presented to three students. Representing the Dexter Rotary Club were Dave Ellinghouse and Mike Williams.
Ryder Boles, Tara Williams, and Layne Medler each received $1,000.
Dexter School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. 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. Six members of the board were present, with Mrs. Mayer being absent. The board President 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 policy and regulation updates-policy 0311, policy 3165, and policy 4120.
New Business:
A. The board approved a transfer of $900,000 from the general fund to the capital projects fund. This is typically completed annually.
B. The board approved the 2021-2022 amendment to the Chartwells fixed price food service management contract.
Discussion Items:
The following items were discussed with the board:
A. Principal’s Reports
B. Nurse’s Report
C. Superintendent’s Report
D. Next Regular Board Meeting is June 29, 2021.
In Closed Session:
Mrs. Mayer was present during the executive session.
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 20-21 school year:
Caitlin Carrillo-Nursing Sub
Madisson Sadler
Jenny Dachs
Terry Bryeans-Bus Driver
Tiffany Terrell-Bus Driver
2. The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 21-22 school year:
Mendi Zych, MS Library Aide
Alex Brotz, 7th Grade Science
Jason Comfort, High School Assistant FB Coach
Michelle Jacques, Special Services Aide.
Jessica Lesley, SW Library Aide
Michelle Bingheim, SW Special Services Teacher
Christina Smith, Central Special Services Aide
Demi Lee, MS Special Services Aide
Judy Miller, ECSE Aide
Demi Parker, 5th Grade Teacher
Austin Neldon, 3rd Grade Teacher
Jocelyn Miller,K Teacher-replacing C. McLaughlin
Josh Stearns, District Maintenance Supervisor-replacing Mr. Ash upon retirement
Brittany Jenkins, C/MS Special Services Teacher
3. The board approved the following transfers for the 2021-2022 school year:
Alicia Rasmussen-from K-2 Special Services Teacher to K-2 Special Services Teacher (behavioral).
Angie Horad-from K-2 Special Services Aide to K-2 Special Services Aide (behavioral).
Casie Layton-from ECSE Aide to K-2 Special Services Aide.
Stephanie Grainger-from PK Aide to Special Services Aide.
Candace Kersey-from Special Services Aide to PK Aide.
Miranda Foster-from 7th Grade ELA to MS Library/Media Specialist.
Brittany Becker-from 7th Grade Science to 8th Grade Science.
Brooke Dodson, from Central Title Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher.
Casey Williams, from 5th Grade Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher.
Tammy Eifert, from HS Special Services Teacher to 7th Grade ELA.
Ashley Summers, from Central Building Aide to MS Special services aide.
Chastity McLaughlin, from K to 2nd grade.
Adam Clark, from 3rd Grade Teacher to Central Title Teacher.
Misty Kaufman, from C/MS Special Services Teacher to HS Special Services Teacher.
4. The board approved letters of resignation or retirement from the following individuals:
Kim Mize, 4th Grade Teacher-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
Casey Ramsey, 8th Grade Science-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21school year.
Christin Nichols, MS Girls Assistant BB Coach, effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
Karrie Shands, SW Special Services Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
Peyton Bullock, MS Library Aide, effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
Madelyn Callow, Central Title Aide, effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
Kathy Faries, HS ELA, effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.
5. A discussion took place regarding potential projects for use of ESSER II & III Funds. A teacher retention and recruitment grant was also discussed.
6. The board approved the management of the summer rentals of facilities to be completed by the AD.
7. The board approved to reimburse the superintendent for any unused vacation days during the 2020-2021 school year.
8. A discussion took place regarding an administrative goal setting and team building retreat.
9. A personnel matter was discussed.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.
Dexter High School held their annual awards assembly on Tuesday, May 11th at the Bearcat Event Center. Scholarships winners were also announced during the ceremony.
The John Bryant Scholarship was presented to two DHS students by Chris Bryant.
Damon Stearns and Wesley Huey each received $1,000.
Dexter High School held their annual awards assembly on Tuesday, May 11th at the Bearcat Event Center. Scholarships winners were also announced during the ceremony.
The Ruth O. Covington Scholarship was presented to two DHS students by Gavin Miller, Assistant Superintendent.
Ryan Collier and McKayla Annesser each received $500.
