Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board of Directors held their regular meeting on April 19, 2022 at 6 p.m.  New board members were sworn in, existing board was dissolved, and new board officers were elected.

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.  The Board President leads 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-Mrs. Bonnie Howard

Member-Mr. Ron Glaus

Member-Mr. Jon Thompson

Member-Mr. Aaron Mathis

Public Comments:  There were no registered guests.  

Old Business:  There was no old business.  

New Business: 

A.  The board approved the science textbook/resource purchase for the 22-23 school year in the amount of $281,396.

B.  The board approved the annual MSBA membership. 

C.  The board approved professional architecture services from DillePollard for upcoming roofing, interior renovations, mechanical, and electrical improvements. 

D.  The results of the Missouri State Highway Patrol were reviewed with the board.  

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

A. Building board reports were shared.    

B.  The monthly nursing report was shared with the board.  

C.  The superintendent’s report was shared with the board.

D.  The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022  

In Closed Session:  

1.  The board approved the hiring of the following substitute teachers for the 21-22 school year:

    Lacey Wood

    Emily Mouser

2. The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 21-22 school year pending favorable background checks and appropriate certification:

Jennifer Hankins-Southwest Elementary, ECSE Aide

Angie Foster-Southwest Secretary

3.  The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 22-23 school year pending appropriate certification:

                Kimmy Chamberlain-Southwest Elementary 1st Grade Teacher

                Christina Jenkins-Central Title Aide

                Angie Horad-SW Title Aide

4.  The board approved hiring of the following individuals for the 22-23 school year pending favorable background checks and appropriate certification. 

Michelle Walker-6th Grade English

        Brent Shipman-MS Cross Country

        Josh Dowdy-HS Cross Country

        Allison Sneed-Video Board Operation

        Delaney Simmons-SW Special Services Teacher

        Ethan Stevens-HS Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Wrestling

        Chris Bolin-MS Head Baseball

        Guethle/Lovelady-MS Assistant Baseball

        Scott Kruse-MS Girls Basketball

5.  The board approved employing all coaches and extra duty staff for the 2022-2023 school year. 

6. The board approved employing Eric Boles as the district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and PD for the 2022-2023 school year.  

7.  The board approved employing all classified staff for the 2022-2023 school year.  

8.  The board approved the following resignations/retirements/recensions: 

            Mendi Zych-MS Library Aide, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.

            Annette Frazier-6th Grade ELA Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

            April Deberry-Integrated PK Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

            Josh Delay-MS Cross Country, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

            Shirley Potter-Special Services Aide at Central, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

            Tiffany Terrell-HS Math Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

            Lari Hardin-recessention of employment for the 22-23 school year.  

            Jessica Watson-Special Services Aide at Central, resignation effective April 29th.  

            Kerri Kruse-HS Cheer Coach, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 21-22 school year.  

9.  The board approved a revised athletic/extra duty pay schedule.  

10. The board approved employing recommended summer school staff for the 2022 summer session.  

11 .  The following items were discussed with the board:

Legal update.

        Review of open positions for the 22-23 school year.  

        Update on agreement with Bootheel Counseling for a school based therapist.   

Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session

A. None at this time.