Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.  Below is the press release from Superintendent Mitch Wood.

The public tax rate hearing was held at 5:50 PM.

Call to Order - President

Roll Call – All members were present

Pledge of Allegiance – Board

Approved Consent Agenda  

Board Agenda

Minutes of July 26, 2016, Regular Board Meeting

Payment of Bills

Budget Amendment ECSE Bus Lease

Public Comments - None

Old Business

         None

New Business

The Board approved the 2016-17 tax levy for the Dexter R-XI Schools as follows:

General Fund                           1.3469                          

Special Revenue Fund                  1.4400        

Debt Service Fund                    .6231        

              Total Levy                                    3.4100

          2016–17 Bus Routes

The Board approved the 2016-17 bus routes as presented.

           2016-17 District Testing Schedule  

The Board approved the 2016-17 district testing schedule as presented.

           2016-17 Professional Development Plan

The Board approved the 2016-17 professional development plan as presented.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

    Policy Reviews – Mr. Wood reviewed MSBA Policies 2016B update.

    These will be up for approval during the September board meeting. 

    Annual Secretary Board Report/Audit – The 2015-16 audit

    report and Annual Secretary Board Report will be presented to the

    board during the September meeting.  Mr. Wood discussed the front

    page of the ASBR which gives a brief summary of the district

    finances. 

Annette Breaux – Professional Development. Dr. Williams shared the survey which was given to the staff.  She stated, “Annette Breaux was well received by the faculty and staff to the point that we are going to try and get her back for part II of her presentation.”

Student Registration Day –Enrollment was discussed, the total enrollment to start the year is 2137 compared to 2154 last year.

Facilities Update – Mr. Wood gave a facilities update on projects that were completed over the summer and also the progress of some of the existing projects.

Building Principal’s Report – An administrator from each building gave a report on happenings in their buildings.

In Executive Session

Accepted Resignation of paraprofessionals; Lauren VonRuden and William Vance.

Accepted Resignation of Southwest Secretary, Donna Mason.

  Tracy Botsch and Kasidy Twaddell for 2016-17.

 The September board meeting date was moved to September 19, 2016 @ 6:00 pm.

Dexter, Missouri - The First Baptist Church will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast.  Athletes should be ready to eat at 7:20 a.m. and will have plenty of time to get to school on time.

"This is a good opportunity for each student who shows up to get a good breakfast in their system before a long day of school and football," commented co-sponsor Kurt Lovelady. "the fellowship these students have with one another is great."

Tomorrow Greg McGhee will have a devotion to deliver after everyone gets "checked-in" on their social media then it is time to have face-to-face conversations with one another.

"I really hope the students walk away from FCA with better character both on and off the court/field," continued Lovelady.  "I also hope they see that they have someone to turn to if they ever need to talk about something going on or if they ever have questions about their faith or furthering their relationship with Jesus Christ."

Due are $15, but you don't have to pay tomorrow.  They will also be giving some dates of when to turn in dues and find out how many t-shirts need to be ordered.  This is a great opportunity for all athletes to get involved.

The FCA Vision

To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

The FCA Mission

To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

The Four C’s of Ministry:

Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Camp Ministry and Community Ministry

The FCA Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving.

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do.

Below is the 2016 Church Breakfast Schedule

August 19th - First Baptist Church

August 26th - Assembly of God

September 2nd - First Christian Church

September 9th - Church of Christ

September 16th - Faith Lutheran Church

September 23rd - First United Methodist Church

September 30th - Risen Church

October 7th - Lighthouse Christian Center

October 14th - Liberty Hill (at First Baptist Church)

October 21st - Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie R-XIII School District has the following items for bid on an individual basis:

*Wood from stage bleachers (94 boards total)
Entire lot of 18 foot boards w/ following dimensions:
-48 count: 9 x 1
-20 count: 8.5 x 1
-26 count 7 x 1

*Hardware from bleachers
-approximately 75 lbs of nuts, bolts, and washers

*10 metal rolling frames w/ casters

Interested persons may submit a bid to the Bernie Administration Office during normal business hours.

Bid deadline is Friday, September 9 at 12:00 pm.

All bids must be in a sealed envelope with name of item on the front of the envelope.

Separate envelopes need to be used when placing a bid on more than one item.

Anyone wishing to view the items may do so by calling and setting up a time with the Bernie R-XIII Administration Office.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

All bids will be opened September 9 at 12:00 pm.

Awardees must pay for item on or before September 16, 2016 and remove item from campus on or before October 1, 2016.

Bloomfield, Missouri - Bloomfield R-14 School District has the following items for bid on an individual basis:

*One – 24’ x 72’ Modular Building, bought new in October, 1998

*One – 24’ x 72’ Modular Building, bought new in Spring, 2006

Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School will host a Back-to-School Dance Thursday, August 18th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  The theme this year is Hawaiian and each student who attends will receive a lei from the PTO.

Cost to attend is $2.00 per student and the PTO will be selling glow wear.

It is a great time for students to hang out with friends, dance, and make lasting memories.

If you don't have a Hawaiian outfit, don't worry, wear a Bearcat shirt just come out and have two hours of fun!