The Bloomfield Board of Education met last night for the regular October meeting.
Wyatt Hendley, Bloomfield High School Student Body President, attended the meeting and gave a presentation over what our high school student council is doing this fall. Wyatt did a fantastic job!
In open session, the board approved the following:
1. Approved the solicitation of district auditor bids
2. Approved the resolution on membership in the Success Ready Students Network
The board also discussed a possible grant that could help with the cost of the ag shop extension/remodel. The board also discussed getting the parking lot on the old factory lot completed prior to the elementary Christmas program.
The principals presented their building reports.
Superintendent Toni Hill presented the District's September Membership numbers. This is the enrollment for the District on the last Wednesday of September.
In executive session, the board approved the substitute list.
Miss DHS candidates were announced and the students have began voting! Miss DHS will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Charles Bland Stadium.
Kylah Hill will be escorted by Jett Grams
Jayci Holcomb will be escorted by Peyton Boles
Molly Simmons will be escorted by Andrew Saylors
Callie Whitaker will be escorted by Cole Gibson
Shelby Dawson will be escorted by Cy Scott
Ellie Dowdy will be escorted by Ben Dowdy
Gabrielle Young will be escorted by Chris Stone
Destiny Ahrens will be escorted by Ryan Young
Hannah Guy will be escorted by Eric Harmon
Alise Howell will be escorted by Tristan Koonce
Back row from left to right: Callie Whitaker, Molly Simmons, Gabrielle Young, Destiny Ahrens, and Hannah Guy
Front row from left to right: Jayci Holcomb, Kylah Hill, Ellie Dowdy, Shelby Dawson, and Alise Howell
Photo provided by Dexter High School
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield School District XIV will have a regularly scheduled board meeting on October 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library.
Agenda: Regular Board Meeting for October 10, 2022 will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library
I. Preliminary Matters
A. Roll Call
B. Approve/Amend Agenda
C. Student Presentation
II. Consider approval of consent agenda
Approve minutes of Board Meeting of September 13, 2022
Approve Payment of Current Bills
III. Financial Report
Treasurer's Report
IV. Old Business
V. New Business
A. Consider Approval of Soliciting District Auditor Bids
Consider Approval of Resolution on Membership in the Success Ready Students Network
Discussion of Ag Extension
Discussion of Old Factory Site
VI. Principal’s Reports
Elementary Report
Middle School Report
High School Report
VII. Superintendent’s Report
September Membership
VIII. Executive Session – Enter Into Executive Session as Per RsMo.610.021
Approve minutes of Executive Board Meeting of September 13, 2022
Student Matters pursuant to Rs.MO.610.021(6)
Employment Matters pursuant to Rs.Mo.610.021(3)
IX. Return to Regular Session
X. Adjourn Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building.
Dexter, MO - Future Health Professionals Organization (DHS HOSA) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community wide BLOOD DRIVE on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Bearcat Event Center.
The Blood Drive will be from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Individuals who are able to donate can book at appointment time by clicking HERE.
You may also book an appointment time by signing up in one of the time slots listed on the form posted outside of the High School office.
In order to donate blood you must be 16 years old with parent permission or 17 years or older with valid ID. (obtain a permission form from the pocket folder beside the sign-up outside of the office and return to Mrs. Giles by the morning of October 7th).
Mark Twain School incorporated a chicken coop into its non-traditional learning environment on Friday, Sept. 23, for students to work in shifts and tend after.
“We’re expanding our alternative way of learning,” explained Darla Nunn, Jobs for America’s Graduates specialist.
The prefabricated kit was the first of a series of project-based learning activities that the campus was able to pursue with the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds, of which Missouri Gov. Mike Parson allocated $12,825 toward Poplar Bluff’s JAG program at the end of last school year.
A group of JAG students assembled the structure under Nunn’s supervision, and placed it beneath a canopy next to a tree in the outdoor recreation area. The goal is to introduce a rooster and two hens to the enclosure this week, with contributions from farmers.
“We’re open to any possibility of potential learning, from operating power tools to following instructions – these are life skills,” Nunn continued. “It’s not just about chickens; we’re building those relationships with kids, and it’s a process.”
Nunn hopes to one day have eggs for the school community to enjoy “theoretically,” she says. She also may look to acquire an incubator to teach a unit on embryology. “Maybe some kids will be excited to come to school just to take care of our chickens,” she commented.
Mark Twain Principal Aaron Burton added: “They’re putting connections together about caring for an animal that is gonna provide eggs that maybe we can share.” If a single student can apply the knowledge outside of school, he said, he will consider the project a success.
“Who would have ever thought at an alternative school, students would be excited about raising chickens,” asked Burton, noting that he had already heard a freshman discussing the activity at the bus stop the morning prior.
Mark Twain was founded in 2020 on North Main Street as a non-traditional school, serving grades 4-12. In addition to offering the credit recovery services of the former Graduation Center, Mark Twain houses the district’s JAG program through which students receive career exploration opportunities.
Pictured: Mark Twain students (from left) Jayden Bowler, Shawn Politte, Za’Riasis Cody, Mathew Reynolds and Aaron Barber pose behind the chicken coop they helped assemble.
Article and photo by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
