Regular Dexter School Board Meeting Notes
April 25, 2025
7:00 AM-Regular Board Meeting
1,2,3. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with all members being present. The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Old Business:
A. The board approved the intent resolution authorizing reimbursement from bond proceeds.
B. The board approved the certified election results from April 2, 2025.
5. New Business:
A. The board approved the use of MOCAAT as an investment option by approving a
resolution and instrument of adoption.
B. The board approved placing the bond proceeds at MOCAAT.
6. Discussion Items: There were no discussion items.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, or recensions:
Cody Boyer-HS Assistant Baseball Coach-effective at the conclusion of
the 24-25 school year.
Avery Schone-HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach-effective at the
conclusion of the 24-25 school year.
2. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2025-2026 school year,
pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Hollie Pippins-Co-Sponsor for MS Cheer.
Alex Brotz-Co-Sponsor for MS Cheer.
Nick Noble-MS Head Girls BB.
Natalie Gargas-MS Girls Asst. BB.
3. The board approved the summer school staff for the 2025 summer session.
4. The board approved Schroepfer Insurance for the districts health insurance plan
for the 25-26 school year.
5. The board approved the 2025-2026 salary/benefit recommendations for certified staff.
The recommendation was as follows:
Adding 1.5% to the salary schedule, increasing the base to $37,479 and honoring a step
for all certified staff members. The board also approved increasing the contribution to
$555 toward medical insurance.
6. The board approved the 2025-2026 salary/benefit recommendations for classified staff.
The recommendation was as follows:
Level 1, 60+ hour aide, and bldg. sec/BS aide-9% increase. Head cook-4% increase, and all other positions will receive a 3% increase. These increases will help the district meet the minimum wage requirement which is set to increase on January 1, 2026 to $15/hour. A step for a year of service was also approved. The board also approved increasing the contribution to $555 toward medical insurance.
7. The board approved transitioning counselor positions to an index of 1.05.
8. The following items were discussed with the board:
Legal updates.
Bond projects update
Sunshine Law complaint
Waiver request to DESE
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
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There were no items to be considered.
