
The Dexter School Board met at their monthly meeting on September 17, 2017 at 6 p.m. The meeting was moved to Monday due to the Stoddard County Fair Parade held on Tuesday.
Below are the minutes submitted by Superintendent C.A. Counts.
Regular Board Meeting Notes - September 17, 2018 - 6:00 PM
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 everyone being present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
5. Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
6. Old Business:
None
7. New Business:
A. The board approved the 2017-18 Audit that was presented by Patrick Kintner CPA.
B. The board approved the 2017-18 ASBR.
C. The board approved the 2018-19 budget amendments.
D. The board discussed and tabled the selection of the Energy Service Company that will be leading the building and renovations of the districts long range plan.
E. The board approved the August MCE district policies updates.
F. The board approved the district 2018-19 assessment plan.
8. Discussion Items:
A. Mr. Counts discussed cell service and WiFi on campus.
B. The nurse's report was given to the board.
C. The building principals gave their reports to the board.
D. The October board meeting was set for October 16, 2018 at 6:00.
In Closed Session:
1. The board employed the following substitutes teachers for 2018-19: None
2. The board approved the following resignation letter effective September 4, 2018: Kayla O’Neal

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors 2nd Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured back row from left to right: Bryce Josupait, Michael Glore, and Jaden Carter.
Front row from left to right: Dixie Oliver, Makinley Crosby, and Addison Meador.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors 1st Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured back row from left to right: Lucas Phillips, Reese Mattingly, Chloe McBroom, and Carson Clark.
Front row from left to right: Railyn Halter, Landon Fields, and Sophia Shoemaker.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured back row from left to right: Denton Wilson, Anthony Murphy, Emma Crowe, Canaan Masters, and Aiden McGowan.
Front row from left to right: Jocelyn Warren, Kaylar Tidwell, and Emerson Tidwell.

The Bloomfield School Board met at their regular scheduled September meeting.
High School Student Body President Tyrah Hartle spoke to the board about the upcoming school carnival. The school carnival will take place on October 18, 2018 during the parent/teacher conference times. Many clubs/organizations are helping with the carnival. More information will be available later in the month.
The board approved the 2018-19 school bus routes, the Professional Development Handbook, and several policy/procedural updates. If you would like a copy of the policies/procedures that have changed, please contact me. All changes dealt with state and federal law/regulation changes.
The board discussed the remodel/addition of the HS gym lobby. I gave them a report of what was discussed at the District Strategic Planning Facilities Committee meeting and the Community Stakeholder's Committee meeting - both committees gave input on what they would like to see on the HS gym lobby remodel. I meet with the construction managers and architect on Thursday.
In executive session, the board approved three substitutes pending proper paperwork and background check - Christy Ellis, Tyler Wilkison, Fran Hendley.