Dexter, Missouri - The Kindergarten class of Jessica McFarlen earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Pictured with their teacher are front row: Aedyn Conder, Tyler Hankins, Lily McCord, Audriana Cazares, Eyan McClintock, Lane Wilkinson, Anthony Fino, Karsen Johnson, Scarlett Moore, and Breanna McCormick. Back row from left to right: Hadley Walton, Alison Stonis, Reed Dodson, Chase Lowman, Jaylynn Mace, Mikenna Phipps, Kolby Roberts, Bryson McRoy, Gracy Neal, and Hailey Pratt.
Dexter, Missouri - Students from Dexter High School competed for the first time at the Missouri State Senior Beta Convention in Branson, Missouri.
Dexter High School recently established the Beta Club during the 2016-2017 school year.
Seven students returned with awards. Sophie Freeman earned First Place in Language Arts Div. 1, Reagan Miller earned Second Place Math Division II, Michaela Gard earned First Place Advertising Design, Coby Powers earned First Place Social Studies Division I, Cassidy Bess earned First Place Advertising Design, Janie Lindsey earned First Place Mixed Media, and Ashlynn Wyman earned First Place Advertising Design.
DHS Sr. Beta Club sponsors are Laura Stone, Jessica Christian, and Krystal Hobgood.
The Advertising Design entry was a joint project between Gard, Bess, and Wyman.
The students will go on to compete at the National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida in June 2017.
Shown in the photo are front row from left to right: Sophie Freeman, Reagan Miller, and Michaela Gard. Back row standing from left to right: Coby Powers, Cassidy Bess, Janie Lindsey, and Ashlynn Wyman.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 for their regular scheduled monthly board meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board Vice President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members with Mr. Rick Williams being absent, and leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: Mr. Bennett - CTA Advisory Representative, shared important information about campus activities and recognitions.
Old Business:
Information was provided about the 57th Banquet for SEMO Superintendents and Boards of Education. The event will be held on 4/25/2017 at the Rays Banquet Center.
New Business: A. Breakfast and lunch prices were set for the 2017-2018 school year.
The prices set were not adjusted from the 16-17 school year. The prices are as follows:
2017-2018
K-5 Student Breakfast $1.15
6-12 Student Breakfast $1.30
K-5 Student Lunch $1.80
6-12 Student Lunch $1.85
Adult Breakfast $1.30
Adult Lunch $2.15
Extra Milk $ .40
Mrs. Duncan spoke to the board about adding Jr. Beta for 4th and 5th grade students for the 2017-2018 school year. The board approved this addition.
The regularly scheduled April board meeting was set for April 18, 2017.
Discussion Items:
Dr. Williams spoke with the board in regards to potential high school course additions and our need for zero hour for the 2017-2018 school year.
The monthly report from High School Nurse, Linda Milam was presented to the board.
Mrs. Dewitt, Mrs. Duncan, and Mr. Pollock were present and shared a monthly report of happenings in their buildings. Mr. Kruse’s report was shared by Mrs. James.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved a request made through a staff grievance.
2. The board approved the following additions to the substitute teacher list: Wayne Freeman and Pamela Laramore.
3. Teacher evaluations were presented to the board and the board approved the employment of certified staff for the 2017-2018 school year. One probationary teacher was non-renewed for the 2017-2018 school year.
4. The board approved a voluntary termination of membership from the SCEC Insurance consortium, effective July 1, 2017.
5. The board approved entering into membership with MEUHP, effective July 1, 2017.
6. The board approved the following employments pending a favorable background check and fingerprinting: Lauren Powers, MS Science Teacher for 2017-2018; Kristopher Chamberlain, MS Communication Arts Teacher for 2017-2018.
7. The board approved the employment of Barbara Hurley as a full time bus driver.
8. The board approved the following transfer requests: Kimmy Moore, 6th Grade ELA Teacher to 6th Grade Reading Teacher from 2017-2018.
9. The board approved the resignation of Eric Sitze as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2017-2018 school year.
10. The board approved the termination of a bus driver, effective 3/15/2017.
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include: Coaches and Sponsor List
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public Schools Community Teachers Association (CTA) will host a school board candidate forum on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
The forum will be held in the auditorium of Dexter High School. The purpose of the forum is to allow the citizens of Dexter to become familiar with the candidates’ thoughts and views on a broad range of issues that the district is facing.
There are five candidates vying for three open positions on the Dexter R-XI School Board: banker Kevin Bishop, insurance producer Jason Comfort, PPTL launch engineer Ronald David Glaus II, attorney Yewell “Bud” Lawrence, and financial advisor Ben Worley.
All five candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.
The forum is free and open to the public.
We hope that the community will join us to learn more about the views of our school board candidates.
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Shown in the photo back row from left to right: Riley Adams, Jasmine Jones, Harlow Russell, and Aubrey Jarrell. Front row from left to right: Eli Moon, Evan Worthington, Ayden Sadler, and Brayden Palmer
