The 2024 DHS Homecoming Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, September 6th as the Dexter Bearcat Football Team took on the Sikeston Bulldogs defeating them 48-7.
Liz Bolin was nominated by the Volleyball team.
She is a senior at Dexter High School and the daughter of Chris and Jennifer Bolin.
Liz plays volleyball and is a basketball cheerleader.
She is also a member of the Pep Club, FCCLA, Sr. Beta Club, National Honors Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the HOSA Club.
After graduation, she plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in Occupational Therapy.
Liz is escorted by Houston Neely.
He is a junior at Dexter High School and is the son of Jon and Leslie Neely.
Houston is on the football team and baseball team. He is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Student Council, Sr. Beta Club, and the HOSA Club.
When asked to describe Liz in a few words, Houston said she is kind, smart, and pretty.
The 2024 DHS Homecoming Coronation was held at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday, September 6th as the Dexter Bearcat Football Team took on the Sikeston Bulldogs defeating them 48-7.
Averee Ackman was nominated by the Football Cheerleaders.
She is a senior at Dexter High School and is the daughter of Jonathan and Amanda Guite and Trey and Leslie Ackman.
Averee is a football cheerleader and a basketball cheerleader. She is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Sr. Beta, National Honor Society and Pep Club.
After graduation, Averee plans to attend the Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, majoring in Nursing, and eventually earn her Master's degree.. She then wants to work in aesthetics.
Averee is escorted by Sawyer Rascher. He is a senior at Dexter High School and the son of Ryan and Heather Rasher.
Sawyer is on the football team and track & field team and is a member of the Pep Club and Future Farmers of America.
When asked to describe Averee in a few words, Sawyer said she is very mindful, very classy, and very demure.
Dexter School Board held their regularly scheduled meeting on August 27th at 6 p.m. They also held the Tax Rate Hearing at 5:50 p.m. Below are the minute notes.
1,2,3. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
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 leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
5. Public Comments:
6. Old Business:
A. There was no old business to discuss.
7. New Business:
A. The board approved a resolution authorizing a prepayment of $300,000 to the Series
2020 Bonds maturing on March 1, 2028 on March 1, 2026. The board authorized the
Publication of the notice of redemption.
B. The board approved the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year.
C. The board approved the Contract Paper Group’s bid for copy paper for the 2024-2025
school year. The cost is $33.96 per case.
D. The board approved Select Physical Therapy for athletic training services for the
2024-2025 school year.
8. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. The annual determination category under Part B, IDEA was discussed.
B. The summer school 2024 report was discussed.
C. The SRO report was discussed.
D. The building reports were provided to the board.
E. The CSIP tracking document was reviewed.
F. The next regular board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was moved due to the Stoddard County Fair.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year:
Noreen Hyslop (office sub only)
Deborah Stogsdill
Kyla Propst
Mattilyn Williams
Kerri Kruse
Felicia Powers (ELL only)
Kylah Hill
Delisa Sitze
Lauren Baugh
Morgan Wilkinson
Substitutes from 2023-2024 were approved.
2. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and recensions:
Hannah Emery-Building Aide at middle School, effective August 16.
Kris Chamberlain-Assistant Middle School Football, effective at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year.
Canasia McBride-Special Services Paraprofessional, effective August 5.
Rebekah McGhee-PK Paraprofessional, effective August 30th.
3. The board approved the following transfers for the 2024-2025 school year:
Tallhenia Ward-From ECSE Paraprofessional to HS Special Services Professional.
4. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2024-2025 school year,
pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Kiara Terry-Special Services Paraprofessional at Southwest.
Madison Whitehead-Special Services Paraprofessional at Central.
Mindy Ruppel-Special Services Paraprofessional at Central.
Patrick Collier-HS Assistant Wrestling Coach.
Terry Bryeans-MS Assistant Baseball.
Aron Pfeffer-HS Softball.
Eric Sitze-HS Girls Basketball.
LaDawn Barnes- Building Aide at the Middle School.
Melanie Stoelting-Parents as Teachers (critical shortage).
Tara Mouser-SLP at Central (critical shortage).
Denise Counts-Secretary at Central (critical shortage).
Peggy Potts-Special Services Teacher at Southwest (critical shortage).
Jerrica Wood-Special Services Paraprofessional at Central.
5. The board approved the additional duties for current employees for the 2024-2025
school year:
Susan Cooper-A+ Coordinator.
Tonya Keena-A+ Coordinator.
6. The board approved an athletic event pay increase of an additional $10/job.
7. The following items were discussed with the board:
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Long Range Planning/Bond Issue 2025 Update
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Donation Procedures-Policy 1470
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Communications
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
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There were no items to be considered.
The 2024 Homecoming Ceremony will take place on September 6th against the Sikeston Bulldogs with the Coronation at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Bland Stadium. Kick-off at 7:00 p.m. and the Tailgate is from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pictured are the candidates with their escorts.
Liz Bolin and Avery Riley were chosen by the Volleyball Team.
Averee Ackman and Rylee Dawson were chosen by the Cheer Team.
Quincey McLaughlin and Carly McMunn were chosen by the Cross Country Team.
Febe Worley and Puja Maisuria were chosen by the Tennis Team.
Emma Pennington and Alexis Sisk were chosen by the Football Team.
From left: Liz Bolin escorted by Houston Neely, Averee Ackman escorted by Sawyer Rascher, Quincey McLaughlin escorted by Austin Lasater, Febe Worley escorted by Devin Turnbo, Emma Pennington escorted by Christiaan Wirz, Avery Riley escorted by Jackson Howard, Rylee Dawson escorted by Jaxon Miller, Carly McMunn escorted by Ben Dowdy, Puja Maisuria escorted by Jaxon Medler, and Alexis Sisk escorted by Caden Lee.
Regular Board Meeting Notes
July 23, 2024
6:00 PM-Regular Board Meeting
1,2,3. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with Mrs. Nancy Mayer and Mrs. Bonnie Howard being absent. The Board Vice President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
5. Public Comments:
6. Old Business:
A. There was no old business to discuss.
7. New Business:
A. There were no budget amendments for the month of July.
B. The board approved the PDC Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
C. The board approved the Substitute Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
8. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The tax-rate hearing will begin at 5:45 p.m.
B. The Back-to-School Bash was discussed. It will be held on July 31st from
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Bearcat Event Center.
C. The MSBA and MARE annual conference dates and locations were discussed.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, recensions:
Taylor Condict-Resignation-Volunteer FB Coach.
Chris Bolin-Resignation-MS Head Baseball Coach.
Jennifer Hampton-Recension of her resignation provided in June-High School Nurse.
2. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2024-2025 school year,
pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Chuck Powers-High School History-Critical Shortage.
Cansia McBride-Special Services Paraprofessional at Central.
Jessica Dickey-Special Services Paraprofessional at Southwest.
Matt Terry-Volunteer Assistant for MS Wrestling.
Rob Nichols-Head MS Baseball.
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
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There were no items to be considered.
