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Whitaker Named Valedictorian, Lin Named Salutatorian at Dexter High School Class of 2022
May 22nd 2022 by Dee Loflin
Whitaker Named Valedictorian, Lin Named Salutatorian at Dexter High School Class of 2022

Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School honored the graduating Class of 2022 at the Bearcat Event Center on Friday, May 20th.  Bailey Whitaker was named Valedictorian and Rachel Lin was named Salutatorian.

Rachel Lin is the daughter of Min Lin.

She is the Student Body President, Future Business Leaders of America President, Sr. Beta Club Secretary, Class Representative of HOSA, National honor Society Treasurer, FCCLA Historian, a member of the Pep Club, Art Club, the varsity football cheer squad, the varsity basketball cheer squad and the varsity track & field team.

Her future plans are to attend the University of Missouri - Columbia and major in health professions.  She plans to pursue a career in the medical field.

Bailey Whitaker is the daughter of Cecil and Cindy Whitaker.

She has been involved in the Pep Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Sr. Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Student Council HOSA, National Society of High School Scholars, and National Honor Society.

Her future plans are to attend Arkansas State University - Jonesboro and major in Biology.  She plans to become a Physician's Assistant (PA).



Last Updated on May 22nd 2022 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School held their National Beta Club Induction on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The outgoing officers are Abigail Dement (President), Andie Kruse (Vice President), Rachel Lin (Secretary), and Berkley Moreland (Treasurer).

The new 2022 - 2023 Beta Officers are Madison Glaus (President), Jayci Holcomb (Vice President), Lexie Bennett (Secretary) and Molly Simmons (Treasurer.

Each of the new inductees stood together and stated the Beta Pledge, "I do solemnly declare that I shall always strive to hold fast to the principles of honesty; to endeavor constantly to maintain an admirable reputation; and to develop the foundation of character, service and leadership in my life. I also pledge to cooperate with fellow members of The National Beta Club.  i will encourage an individual responsibility to improve my school, community, state, and antion.  I will defend a high standard of morality and join with my club to contribute to the improvement of our entire student body."

The 2022-2023 Sr. Beta Club Inductees are Averee Ackman, Cameron Bell, Lawson Blocker, Elizabeth Bolin, Brooklyn boyer, Cooper Buchanan, Kati Carrillo, Kaylie Cook, Audrey Culp, Ben Dowdy, Briley Engler, Brooklynn Franklin, Ethan Glaus, Marlie Hatton, KayLynn Haws, Aundrea Hernandez, Sophia James, Kinsey Jelinek, Ryan Kaufman, Kinley Kennedy, Kenady Krapf, Puja Maisuria, Kayley McCoy, Maggie McMillion, Carly McMunn, Owen Miller, Katelyn Nichols, Joseph Passley, Emma Pennington, Isabella Pittman, Adeline Prrance, Avery Riley, Layton Shafer, Madison Sutton, Tucker Temples, Essabella Voss, Cali White, Korbin Williams, Cooper Worley, Febe Worley, Dylan Greene, Anistin Kyle, Reanna Laden, Tommijo Mitchell, Lily Simpson, Delo Watson, Gaje Baran-Ward, Kyden Burns, Emily Hester, Richard Lin, Abigail Rash, Hannah Summers, Susan Wells, and Aslyn Wirz.

Photo provided by Dexter High School.


Last Updated on May 17th 2022 by Dee Loflin




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May 17th 2022 by Dee Loflin
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Dexter, MO - The Dexter High School held their National Beta Club Induction on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The outgoing officers are Abigail Dement (President), Andie Kruse (Vice President), Rachel Lin (Secretary), and Berkley Moreland (Treasurer).

The new 2022 - 2023 Beta Officers are Madison Glaus (President), Jayci Holcomb (Vice President), Lexie Bennett (Secretary) and Molly Simmons (Treasurer.

Each of the new inductees stood together and stated the Beta Pledge, "I do solemnly declare that I shall always strive to hold fast to the principles of honesty; to endeavor constantly to maintain an admirable reputation; and to develop the foundation of character, service and leadership in my life. I also pledge to cooperate with fellow members of The National Beta Club.  i will encourage an individual responsibility to improve my school, community, state, and antion.  I will defend a high standard of morality and join with my club to contribute to the improvement of our entire student body."

The 2022-2023 Sr. Beta Club Inductees are Averee Ackman, Cameron Bell, Lawson Blocker, Elizabeth Bolin, Brooklyn boyer, Cooper Buchanan, Kati Carrillo, Kaylie Cook, Audrey Culp, Ben Dowdy, Briley Engler, Brooklynn Franklin, Ethan Glaus, Marlie Hatton, KayLynn Haws, Aundrea Hernandez, Sophia James, Kinsey Jelinek, Ryan Kaufman, Kinley Kennedy, Kenady Krapf, Puja Maisuria, Kayley McCoy, Maggie McMillion, Carly McMunn, Owen Miller, Katelyn Nichols, Joseph Passley, Emma Pennington, Isabella Pittman, Adeline Prrance, Avery Riley, Layton Shafer, Madison Sutton, Tucker Temples, Essabella Voss, Cali White, Korbin Williams, Cooper Worley, Febe Worley, Dylan Greene, Anistin Kyle, Reanna Laden, Tommijo Mitchell, Lily Simpson, Delo Watson, Gaje Baran-Ward, Kyden Burns, Emily Hester, Richard Lin, Abigail Rash, Hannah Summers, Susan Wells, and Aslyn Wirz.

Pictured:  The Class of 2022 Sr. Beta Club Members are Sajah Ballard, Annie Banken, Kennedy Bess, Sydney Bess, Natalie Bolin, Makayla Boyt, Sophia Chasteen, Javier Coleman, Maci Comfort, Taylor Condict, Abigail Dement, Alyssa Frizzell, Grace Hanner, Gerica Harris, Adota Hutchcraft, Andie Kruse, Lexie Laramore, Shyann Larsen, Rachel Lin, Toni Long, Makenzie Mahy, Jerra Malone, Magi McBride, Miller McLaughlin, Berkley Moreland, Avery Neely, Carter Pennington, Culci Pullen, Camden Riley, Natalie Sells, Dylan Sitze, Allison Thurlkill, Ayden Walters, Bailey Whitaker, Tori White, and Mia Williams.

Photo provided by Dexter High School.


Last Updated on May 17th 2022 by Dee Loflin




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Tentative Agenda - Dexter Public School Board of Education for a Regular Board Meeting on May 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

1.  Call to Order

2.  Roll Call

3.  Pledge of Allegiance

4.    Consent Agenda

Approve board agenda.

Approve minutes of April 19, 2022 regular board meeting and May 6, 2022 special board meeting.

Approve payment of bills.

 5. Public Comments (At this time someone who is pre-registered with the Board Secretary prior to the beginning of the Board meeting to present a position on a specific agenda item or who is pre-registered with the superintendent in writing at least 5 days prior to the beginning of the Board meeting to present a general comment about a non-agenda item will be given time for presentation to the Board of Education. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed for this public comment section. Please, just one spokesperson per group; individuals may speak only once per meeting; time regulated by the Board Chairman. Note: Individuals wishing to convey a complaint about procedures, regulations, or personnel will not be scheduled to address the Board until the District’s complaint procedure has been exhausted; Complaints directed at specific personnel will not be heard in open session.)

CTA– 

Registered requests-There is one registered request.  

Correspondence– 

Recognition of guests-

 6.    Old Business

A. There is no old business at this time.  

 7.   New Business

A.  Approve meal prices for the 22-23 school year.  

        B.  Approve Chartwells amendment to renew the fixed price food 

service management contract for the 2022-2023 school year. 

C.  Approve the out of district tuition rate for the 22-23 school year.  

D.  Review and approve updates for policy 4710.  

8.    Discussion Items 

A. Building Board Reports 

B. Nursing Board Report

C. Superintendent Board Report

D. Next Regular Board Meeting is June 21, 2022.  

9.    Motion to Enter Executive Session

  A.  Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees. § 610.021(3), RSMo

B. Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings  or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment. § 610.021(13), RSMo.

 10.  Items to be considered after conclusion of Executive Session

None at this time

 11. Motion to adjourn the meeting.  



Last Updated on May 13th 2022 by Dee Loflin




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