Dexter, MO - The Dexter Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6 p.m.  

The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with all members being present. The board President lead in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Consent Agenda:  The consent agenda was approved.

Board Reorganization:  The existing board was dissolved and the new board was reorganized.  The following board officers were elected:

President - Mr. Ben Worley

Vice President- Mrs. Nancy Mayer

Treasure - Mrs. Saren Demaree

Secretary - Mrs. Laura Miller

Member - Mr. Herman Morse

Member - Mr. Ron Glaus

Member - Mr. Jon Thompson

Member - Mr. Aaron Mathis

Public Comments:  There were no public comments made.    

Old Business:  There was no old business to discuss. 

New Business: 

A.  The board approved the April 20-21 budget amendments.  

B. The board reviewed the health insurance proposals and approved GBS-St. Francis Healthcare Systems beginning July 1, 2021.  

C. The board approved the district contribution for the medical insurance premium at $500/employee.  

D.  The board approved the purchase of the lift bus off of the lease purchase for the cost of $50,120.  ESSER funds will be used for this purchase.

E. The board reviewed the MCE policy updates.  They will be recommended and approved at the May board meeting.    

F. The board approved the textbook purchases for the 21-22 school year. 

G. The board reviewed the MSHP bus inspection results.  

H. The board approved the MSBA membership.  The cost is $7860.  

Discussion Items: 

The following items were discussed with the board:

A. Principal’s Reports

B. Nurse’s Report

C.  Superintendent’s Report 

D.  Mr. Boles shared information regarding the Bearcat Badging System

E. Next Regular Board Meeting is May 18, 2021.  

In Closed Session:

1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 20-21 school year:

Megan Hueckel

Leah Robey

Kate Sells

2. The board approved hiring of the coaches and sponsors for the 20-21 school year:

3. The board approved a volunteer coaching stipend in order to show appreciation for the time commitment and dedication to our student athletes, a $500 stipend was approved.  On an annual basis, volunteer coaching staff will be considered by the AD and building level administration.  

4. The board approved the employment of the classified staff for the  2021-2022 school year.

5.  The board approved the employment of the following individuals for the 2021-2022 school year:

Nancy Hernandez - District Translator

Alex Brotz - MS Cheer Coach

6.  The board approved the following transfer requests for the 2021-2022 school year: 

Phyllis Daniel-from PK Aide to Title I Aide-SW-replacing S. Henson

Bonnie Clark-from ECSE Aide to PK Aide-SW-replacing P. Daniel

Katrina Prance-from integrated PK teacher to ECSE teacher (due to an increase in numbers of students with special needs)-SW.

Marife Smith-from special services classroom to special services classroom-C-replacing B. Jones

Jocelyn Miller-from special services classroom to library aide/food service-HS-replacing Robin Reiffer.

7. The board approved the hiring of the 2021 summer school staff.  

8. The board approved the following resignations/retirements:

Rebecca Parsons, Library Aide/Assistant HS Girls BB Coach, and Rescinding Assistant HS Softball Coach-effective 4/2/2021. 

Rachael Huntsman, Central Special Services Paraprofessional-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Hailey Anderson, Central Special Services Paraprofessional -effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Jessica Lesley, 2nd Grade Teacher-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Brittany Navarro, SW Special Services Paraprofessional-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Diane Vaughn, HS Special Services Paraprofessional-effective at the  conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Taylor Harris, 4th Grade Teacher-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

Kay Stevenson, MS Librarian-effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year.  

9. The board approved adding $500 to the base to increase it to $34,200. The board also approved honoring steps for all certified staff members.  

10. The board approved the following increases for classified staff members to stay in compliance with the state minimum wage standard that becomes effective as of 1/22, $11.15.  Level 1 para-10.5% ($11.16), 60+ hour para-9% ($11.45), Bldg sec/bldg aide-8%($11.74), Head cook-8%($11.77), all others-5%.  Steps will also be honored for classified staff members.  

11. The board was provided with a COVID-19 update, which included current data from the county and the district.  The board approved transitioning to Plan A of the COVID-19 Re-entry Plan. Plan A is our least restrictive plan and includes increased sanitization procedures, minimal social distancing procedures, and masks being optional in all areas.  

Items at the conclusion of Executive Session

A. None at this time.