Below is the agenda for the Dexter School Board Meeting set for September 27th at 6:00 p.m.

Approve board agenda.

Approve minutes of August 25, 2022 regular board meeting.

Approve payment of bills.

Public Comments (At this time someone who is pre-registered with the Board Secretary prior to the beginning of the Board meeting to present a position on a specific agenda item or who is pre-registered with the superintendent in writing at least 5 days prior to the beginning of the Board meeting to present a general comment about a non-agenda item will be given time for presentation to the Board of Education. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed for this public comment section. Please, just one spokesperson per group; individuals may speak only once per meeting; time regulated by the Board Chairman. Note: Individuals wishing to convey a complaint about procedures, regulations, or personnel will not be scheduled to address the Board until the District’s complaint procedure has been exhausted; Complaints directed at specific personnel will not be heard in open session.)

CTA– 

Registered requests- None at this time.  

Correspondence– None at this time. 

Recognition of guests- 

Old Business

A. There is no old business at this time.  

New Business

A.  Approve 22-23 budget amendments for the month of September.  

B.  Approve the 2021-2022 audit report.  

Local Special Education Compliance Plan Certification

MCE Policy Updates-Policies to be reviewed during the upcoming month-

Policy 0320-School Board Elections

Policy-0342-Nepotism, Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure.  Policy-0412-Meetings-Participation by Public

Policy 1210- School Year and School Day. 

Policy 1725-Shared Superintendent

Regulation 2240-Admission and Tuition-Non-Resident Students

Policy 2550-Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment Scholarships

Policy 2670-Corporal Punishment-Authorized

Regulation-2875 Student Suicide Awareness

Policy & Regulation 2876-Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder

Policy 4130-Certificated Staff Contracts

Policy 4150-Substitute Teacher Employment

Policy 4515-Career Ladder

Policy 4630-Staff Conduct

Policy 4645-Classroom Postings and Displays

Policy 5620-Student Transportation Services

Policy 6118-State Mandated Curriculum-Mental Health Awareness

Policy 5205-Removal of Lead from Water Supplies

Policy 6119-Computer Science Class 

Policy 6190-Virtual Education-Less Than Full-Time Equivalent

Policy and Regulation 6190-Virtual Education

Policy & Regulation 6215-Reading Success

Policy & Regulation 6251-Blind Students Independence, Training, and Education

Policy 6273-Underperforming Test Scores

Paper Bids

Discussion Items 

A. CSIP Process and DCI Program-Superintendent’s Report

B.  Nurses Report 

C.  Building Reports 

D.  PTO Report

Next Regular Board Meeting is October 18, 2022. 

 Motion to Enter Executive Session

  Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees.  § 610.021(3), RSMo

B. Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment. § 610.021(13), RSMo.

Items to be considered after conclusion of Executive Session

None at this time

Motion to adjourn the meeting.  

The 2022 Fall Homecoming coronation was held on Friday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.

The DHS student body has cast their votes.

2nd attendant is Kylah Hill

1st attendant is Alise Howell

The 2022 Fall Homecoming Queen is Alliye Lee!

The 2022 Fall Homecoming coronation was held on Friday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.

Dexter High School retiring 2021 queen, Julianna Rivera was on hand to crown the new queen and her court.

Julianna graduated from Dexter High School in May 2022 and is the daughter of Julio and Tiffany Rivera.

While in high school, Julianna was a member of the girls tennis team and wrestling team.

She currently attends Three Rivers College and is majoring in nursing.

Julianna plans to become a travel nurse after college graduation and then she hopes to one day coach high school wrestling.

Julianna is escorted by Lee-Michael McDonald.

Lee-Michael is a sophomore at DHS and the son of Jason & Stacie McDonald.

Lee-Michael is a member of the Football and Wrestling teams.

When he was asked to describe Julianna in three words, he said she is gorgeous, smart and caring.

The 2022 Fall Homecoming coronation was held on Friday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.

Calysta Whitaker is a senior at Dexter High School and was nominated by the Football Cheerleaders.

She is the daughter of Melissa Whitaker and Joe Whitaker.

Callie is a 4-year member of the Varsity Football Cheer Team as well as the Kickin' Cats Dance Team.

She is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FCCLA.

After high school, Callie plans to continue cheering at Three Rivers College while majoring in business management and then pursue a career in Cosmetology.

Escorting Callie is Cole Gibson.

Cole is also a senior at DHS and the son of Nathan and Sarah Gibson. 

Cole is a member of  FCA, FCCLA, and the DHS Baseball team.

When asked to describe Callie in three words, Cole said she is stunning, kind-hearted, and thoughtful.

The 2022 Fall Homecoming coronation was held on Friday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.

Emma Sparkman is a senior at Dexter High School and was nominated by the Football Cheerleaders.

She is the daughter of Terry and Kristine Sparkman.

Emma is a member of Future Farmers of America as well as the Varsity Football Cheer squad.

After high school graduation, Emma plans to attend college and pursue a career as a preschool special education teacher.

She is escorted by Rhyder Williams. 

Rhyder is a junior at DHS and the son of Ashley and Austin Williams.

He is on the Football and tennis teams, Project Lead The Way - Engineering program, and sings in the DHS choir. 

When asked to describe Emma in three words, Rhyder said she is strong, caring, and tall - definitely taller than him.