Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter R-XI School Board met at the regularly scheduled date on Tuesday, June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.  Below are the minutes from the 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. Herman Morse being absent.  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

6.  Old Business: The board approved student handbooks for the 2018-19 school year. 

7.  New Business: 

A.  The board approved the 1 to 1 Student Chromebook Agreement for 2018-19.

 

B.  The board approved the two year contract with the City of Dexter for an SRO.

C.  The board approved All Star Pest Control for the 2018-19 school year.

D.  The board approved the budget amendments as presented.

E.   The board approved the transfer from General Fund to zero out the special fund at the end of the 2017-18 school year

F.   The board approve the revised 2017-18 school year.

G.  The board approve the 2018-19 School Budget

    

8.  Discussion Items:

A.  Mr. Counts discussed the progress of the Long Range Planning 

Committee.          

B.  Mr. Counts presented the Discipline and Attendance Reports 

for the 2017-18 school year for the 4 buildings.      

C.  Mr. Counts presented the transportation summary report for the 

                for the 2017-18 school year.

   

D.  Mr. Counts presented the bus inspection report.

     .  The board discussed using a administrator survey for the 2018-19

       school year. 

     .  The board discussed the 2018-19 kindergarten class.  They will 

               continue to monitor the enrollment of the class.

E.   The next board meeting was set for July 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 

 

In Closed Session:

1.  The board approved the employment of the following substitute       

              teacher for the 2018-19 school year:

        Christy Ellis

2.  The board approved the following retirement letter effective at the  

     conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year:

    Tina Cox

       

3.  The board employed the following bus drivers for 2018-19:

    Ben Beecher

    Jeremy Thornburgh

4.   The board approved Kerri Goodman as Scholar Bowl Coach

for the 2018-19 school year:

Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:

None at this time

The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents voted June 12 to offer Dr. Carlos Vargas a new three-year rolling contract to continue as President of Southeast Missouri State University.

According to Board President Donald G. LaFerla, the new contract, effective July 1, 2018, runs through June 30, 2021. No salary increase or additional compensation was awarded with the new contract.

Board President LaFerla noted that the new contract is consistent with the contract structure the Board of Regents approved at its June 26, 2017, meeting and was based on the Board’s assessment of the University’s accomplishments and University President Vargas’ leadership during the past year.

“This University is very fortunate to have a man of Dr. Vargas’ character and credentials as our president, and we want him to know how much we appreciate what he means to us,” LaFerla said.

Some of the accomplishments Mr. LaFerla cited include:

The University’s continued progress toward its retention and graduation goals, noting that retention and graduation rates reported in fall 2017 were both at the highest rate since the University began tracking the data.

The institution’s success in securing three new program-specific accreditations from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education – all of which attest to the quality and rigor of academic programs at Southeast.

The development of multiple new graduate and undergraduate programs such as the Bachelor of Applied Science, new undergraduate Agriculture options, and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

Execution of the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program which exceeded participation goals endorsed by the Board of Regents.

The University’s ability to increase giving and identify new donors through initiatives led by University Advancement and the Department of Athletics.

The implementation of the new SE Alerts communication/notification system.

The University’s efforts to continue implementing innovative solutions to enhance enrollment and create alternate pathways to degree as evidenced by the addition of new Transfer Mentor Program partners and the corporate degree partnership with TG Missouri.

“I feel honored that the Board of Regents has renewed my contract,” Vargas said. “I continue to be committed and excited to work with the University community to enhance the visibility and recognition of Southeast Missouri State University.”

Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for spring 2018 at Arkansas State University have been announced. Combined, the group numbers 2,185 students. The lists include 33 students from Campus Querétaro, México, who met the academic requirements for the two categories.

The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.

The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for spring classes. The Dean’s List (DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79.

Bella Voss and Korbin Williams, students at Dexter Public Schools, placed 6th at the National Jr. Beta Convention.

Voss received her award in Language Arts and Williams in Science.

Congratulations to both.

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Incoming Three Rivers College student Malyssa Oldham of Doniphan has received the Dick Brumitt Memorial Scholarship from the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.  Oldham, a 2018 graduate of Doniphan High School, is seeking a General Education degree and hopes to become a wildlife biologist.

 

Dick Brumitt was a longtime supporter of education in the area and served as a member of the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees and the Three Rivers Endowment Trust.

 

The Three Rivers Endowment Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that receives and manages donations on behalf of Three Rivers College. The Endowment Trust provides a mutually beneficial means for individuals and businesses to partner with the College. For information on donating to scholarships, building projects, or other college needs, contact the Three Rivers Development Office at 573-840-9077.

 

Three Rivers College offers a wide variety of college transfer and career/technical programs on its main campus in Poplar Bluff and at locations in Sikeston, Kennett, Dexter, and Cape Girardeau, as well as online classes. For additional information, visit the college website at trcc.edu or call 573-840-9605 or, toll-free, 877-879-8722. For information on scholarships and other financial aid at Three Rivers College, visit trcc.edu/financialaid.