The 2023 Miss DHS Queen Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Thursday, September 7th.

The first candidate is Alexis Bennett.  She is the daughter of Rachelle and Chris Bennett.

She is a member of Sr. Beta Club, Student Council, HOSA, National Honor Society, and basketball cheer team.

Her future plans are to attend a four year university and become a CRNA.

Escorting her is Landon Jarrell.

He is the son of Ashley Moser and Josh Jarrell.

Landon describes Lexie as "Smarter than me!"

Regular Board Meeting Notes - July 27, 2023 - 6:00 PM-Regular Board Meeting

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. Jon Thompson and Mrs. Saren Demaree 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.

Old Business:  

A.        There was no old business to discuss.  

New Business: 

A.  The board approved budget amendments for the month of July.     

B. The board approved authorizing the redemption of $575,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 and authorizing the publication of notice of redemption. By completing the $575,000 prepayment on March 1, 2025, the District will save $86,250 of interest expense. 

C. The board approved the re-adoption of policy and regulation 0342-Nepotism, Conflict of Interest, and Financial Disclosure.   This is required for the Missouri Ethics Commission.  

Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:

A.  The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 22nd at 6:00 p.m. The tax rate hearing will begin at 5:50 p.m.

In Closed Session:  

1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year pending a favorable background check and sub certification:

2.  The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions: Rob Nichols-Assistant HS Baseball Coach.    

3 .  The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending appropriate certification:  Kim Lacy transferred from MS Building Aide to MS Library Aide pending completion of the substitute certificate.  

Sixth Grade Beginning Band Camp

Beginning band camp will take place Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28, in the band room at T.S. Hill Middle School. 

This event is for all students who will be entering sixth grade band in the 2023-2024 school year. 

Band camp will be held Monday through Friday; times vary depending on which instrument the student is playing.  The schedule for each instrument is:

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Tubas and all Saxophones

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Trumpets and Flutes

10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Trombones, Baritones, and Clarinets

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. French Horn and Bassoon

1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Percussion

Beginning band camp provides the opportunity for each student to get acquainted with their instrument and begin learning fundamental skills. 

It is vital to set good playing and practice habits from the start. 

Students will have smaller learning groups to help address their individual needs. Attendance is strongly encouraged, but is not mandatory to participate in band.

Dexter School Board Regular Board Meeting Notes, June 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

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 being present.  The Board President 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.

6.  Old Business:  

A.        The board approved the MCE policy updates.  They are as follows.  The full policy can be viewed on the website shortly after the July 4th holiday.  

Regulation 0320-School Board Elections-this has been updated to comply with the August 2021 update of P0320, shortening the time a candidate may file for the board.  Board action is mandatory.  

Policy 3155-Our prior policy required Federal funds received early to be placed in an interest-bearing account.  Initially, DESE believed Federal funds were never received early.  At DESE’s request, the sentence has been changed to read, “if” a Federal award allows for advance payment, those fund will be deposited and maintained in insured interest bearing accounts.  No Board action is required.  

Policy 3230-Expenditures for certified staff.  This replacement policy brings this area current with DESE regulations.  Board action is recommended. 

Policy 4130-The update changes PSRS requirement for participation from 4 hours per day to 17 hours per week. Board action is mandatory.  

Policy 4412-Active Shooter Training-New Policy The new policy suggests staff to participate in in-house training related to responding to active shooters training with districts.  Active shooter simulations led by law enforcement are required.  Board action is mandatory.  

Regulation 6190-Virtual Education-Less than full-time equivalent The part-time virtual removes the due process requirements and removes the restrictive language that defines “for good cause” reasons.  Board action is mandatory.  

B.  The Board approved the District Curriculum Handbook and the K-5 ELA Curriculum.  

7.  New Business: 

A.  The board approved the 23-24 SW handbooks (PK & K-2).     

B. The board approved the 23-24 Central handbook.  

C. The board approved the 23-24 MS handbook.   

D. The board approved the 23-24 HS handbook.  

E.  The board approved the 23-24 tentative budget (this will be shared in the next communication update).     

F.  The board approved the 23-24 personnel handbook (this will be shared in the next communication update, new employees will be given a paper copy, and on the website).  

G.  The board approved an amendment to the food service management contract.  The increases are as follows:  

Increases were figured by Chartwells using the current CPI of 

8.6%.  The increases are as follows:

Current Lunch: $2.68  23-24 Lunch: $2.91

Current Breakfast:$2.08  23-24 Breakfast: $2.26

Note…..This is not the cost to the family for the student.  

8.  Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:

A.  As long as the district is accepting federal dollars, we must review the COVID-19 Continuity Services Plan every 6 months.  The board reviewed the plan.  School will begin the school year in Plan A-the least restrictive plan.  

B.  Building attendance and discipline reports for the 22-23 school year were available for review.  

C.  The end of the year transportation report and formal bus inspection was discussed.    

D.  The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 25th at 6:00 p.m.    

In Closed Session:  

1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year pending a favorable background check and sub certification:

James Tucker-Bus Driver.  

2.  The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions:

Allison Sneed-HS Secretary, effective 6/1/2023.    

Shawn Guethle-MS Assistant Baseball, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 22-23 school year.  

Rebecca Knapp-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.  

Candace Davis-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.  

Holly Milan-Bus Aide, resignation effective immediately.    

3 .  The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending appropriate certification:

Ashley McDonald transfer from MS Paraprofessional to HS Secretary replacing Tammy Freeman.  

4.  The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:

Chassi Zook-Bus Driver.  

Kelly Ann Owens-HS Secretary,

Marc Thrower and Chris Bolin-Video Board Operator at BEC (½ each).  

Caroline Mooy-Title Aide at SW.

Laci Eaton-Paraprofessional in the special services department at SW, 

cooperating teacher-K. Nation.

Ashley Montez-Paraprofessional in the special services department at MS,

cooperating teacher-K. Christian.

Kristi Boles-HS Boys Tennis.  

Rob Nichols-MS Assistant Baseball.  

5.  The board approved granting permission to Mrs. James for the hiring of a Classified staff member or teacher pending a favorable background check prior to the July board meeting.  The purpose of this urgency is hiring a certified and qualified individual.  The names of these individuals will be formally presented at the July board meeting.  

6.  Discussion Items:  Update regarding a legal matter.

Update regarding renovation projects-HVAC and HS locker room renovation.  

The board approved a change order and extension to the timeline for the HS locker rooms.  This is due to an issue with some existing 4” glazed block and CMU 

non-load bearing walls that appear to have no type of reinforcement to perpendicular walls.  Work figured into the existing scope will need to be adjusted.  

Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session

A. None at this time.