Congratulations Bernie High School Class of 2022 Bailey Cannady!
Dexter, MO - Superintendent Amy James has released her Monthly Report. This report was discussed at the April 18, 2022 Board of Education monthly meeting.
April 2022
Current Enrollment: 2048
District ADA: 95.58%-YTD
COVID: As of Tuesday, 4/12, our numbers were as follows:
Students quarantined-0
Students positive for Covid-0
Staff quarantined-0
Staff positive for Covid-0
Percentage impacted by Covid:0%
Since our peak in mid-January, our numbers have decreased and since moving into April have remained, 0. We are continuing to implement our mitigating measures and continue to monitor the health of our students and staff.
March Financial Payments:
Basic Formula:
The payment this month was based on the current data for FY 21-22, 20-21, and 19-20 WADA. March’s payment was: $578,030. Our direct bond payment was $149,650.
Classroom Trust Fund:
Payment was calculated using the higher of FY 2020-21 or FY 2019-20 ADA. Our payment was: $72,181.84
Proposition C:
Payment was calculated using the higher of FY 2020-21 or FY 2019-20 ADA. Our March payment was: $206,248.97
Transportation:
The March payment was based on 2020-2021 transportation data and the fiscal year 20-21 transportation appropriation. The payment was $16,286
Updates:
CSIP Process-Dr. Welker and Mr. Ward from the RPDC were here on March 28th and conducted interviews with the teacher and student focus groups. Today they met with the board at 4:45 to conduct their focus group interview. The next step in the process will be sending out a survey to the community. Questions will be generated from the focus groups.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board of Directors held their regular meeting on April 19, 2022 at 6 p.m. New board members were sworn in, existing board was dissolved, and new board officers were elected.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with Mr. Herman Morse being absent. The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
Board Reorganization: The existing board was dissolved and the new board was reorganized. The following board officers were elected:
President - Mr. Ben Worley
Vice President-Mrs. Nancy Mayer
Treasure-Mrs. Saren Demaree
Secretary-Mrs. Laura Miller
Member-Mrs. Bonnie Howard
Member-Mr. Ron Glaus
Member-Mr. Jon Thompson
Member-Mr. Aaron Mathis
Public Comments: There were no registered guests.
Old Business: There was no old business.
New Business:
A. The board approved the science textbook/resource purchase for the 22-23 school year in the amount of $281,396.
B. The board approved the annual MSBA membership.
C. The board approved professional architecture services from DillePollard for upcoming roofing, interior renovations, mechanical, and electrical improvements.
D. The results of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were reviewed with the board.
9. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. Building board reports were shared.
B. The monthly nursing report was shared with the board.
C. The superintendent’s report was shared with the board.
D. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the hiring of the following substitute teachers for the 21-22 school year:
Lacey Wood
Emily Mouser
2. The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 21-22 school year pending favorable background checks and appropriate certification:
Jennifer Hankins-Southwest Elementary, ECSE Aide
Angie Foster-Southwest Secretary
3. The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 22-23 school year pending appropriate certification:
Kimmy Chamberlain-Southwest Elementary 1st Grade Teacher
Christina Jenkins-Central Title Aide
Angie Horad-SW Title Aide
4. The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 22-23 school year pending favorable background checks and appropriate certification.
Michelle Walker-6th Grade English
Brent Shipman-MS Cross Country
Josh Dowdy-HS Cross Country
Allison Sneed-Video Board Operation
Delaney Simmons-SW Special Services Teacher
Ethan Stevens-HS Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Wrestling
Chris Bolin-MS Head Baseball
Guethle/Lovelady-MS Assistant Baseball
Scott Kruse-MS Girls Basketball
5. The board approved employing all coaches and extra duty staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
6. The board approved employing Eric Boles as the district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and PD for the 2022-2023 school year.
7. The board approved employing all classified staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
8. The board approved the following resignations/retirements/recensions:
Mendi Zych-MS Library Aide, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
Annette Frazier-6th Grade ELA Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
April Deberry-Integrated PK Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
Josh Delay-MS Cross Country, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
Shirley Potter-Special Services Aide at Central, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
Tiffany Terrell-HS Math Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
Lari Hardin-recessention of employment for the 22-23 school year.
Jessica Watson-Special Services Aide at Central, resignation effective April 29th.
Kerri Kruse-HS Cheer Coach, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.
9. The board approved a revised athletic/extra duty pay schedule.
10. The board approved employing recommended summer school staff for the 2022 summer session.
11 . The following items were discussed with the board:
Legal update.
Review of open positions for the 22-23 school year.
Update on agreement with Bootheel Counseling for a school based therapist.
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.
