Dexter School Board Regular Board Meeting Notes, June 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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 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: There were no public comments.
6. Old Business:
A. The board approved the MCE policy updates. They are as follows. The full policy can be viewed on the website shortly after the July 4th holiday.
Regulation 0320-School Board Elections-this has been updated to comply with the August 2021 update of P0320, shortening the time a candidate may file for the board. Board action is mandatory.
Policy 3155-Our prior policy required Federal funds received early to be placed in an interest-bearing account. Initially, DESE believed Federal funds were never received early. At DESE’s request, the sentence has been changed to read, “if” a Federal award allows for advance payment, those fund will be deposited and maintained in insured interest bearing accounts. No Board action is required.
Policy 3230-Expenditures for certified staff. This replacement policy brings this area current with DESE regulations. Board action is recommended.
Policy 4130-The update changes PSRS requirement for participation from 4 hours per day to 17 hours per week. Board action is mandatory.
Policy 4412-Active Shooter Training-New Policy The new policy suggests staff to participate in in-house training related to responding to active shooters training with districts. Active shooter simulations led by law enforcement are required. Board action is mandatory.
Regulation 6190-Virtual Education-Less than full-time equivalent The part-time virtual removes the due process requirements and removes the restrictive language that defines “for good cause” reasons. Board action is mandatory.
B. The Board approved the District Curriculum Handbook and the K-5 ELA Curriculum.
7. New Business:
A. The board approved the 23-24 SW handbooks (PK & K-2).
B. The board approved the 23-24 Central handbook.
C. The board approved the 23-24 MS handbook.
D. The board approved the 23-24 HS handbook.
E. The board approved the 23-24 tentative budget (this will be shared in the next communication update).
F. The board approved the 23-24 personnel handbook (this will be shared in the next communication update, new employees will be given a paper copy, and on the website).
G. The board approved an amendment to the food service management contract. The increases are as follows:
Increases were figured by Chartwells using the current CPI of
8.6%. The increases are as follows:
Current Lunch: $2.68 23-24 Lunch: $2.91
Current Breakfast:$2.08 23-24 Breakfast: $2.26
Note…..This is not the cost to the family for the student.
8. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. As long as the district is accepting federal dollars, we must review the COVID-19 Continuity Services Plan every 6 months. The board reviewed the plan. School will begin the school year in Plan A-the least restrictive plan.
B. Building attendance and discipline reports for the 22-23 school year were available for review.
C. The end of the year transportation report and formal bus inspection was discussed.
D. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year pending a favorable background check and sub certification:
James Tucker-Bus Driver.
2. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions:
Allison Sneed-HS Secretary, effective 6/1/2023.
Shawn Guethle-MS Assistant Baseball, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 22-23 school year.
Rebecca Knapp-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.
Candace Davis-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.
Holly Milan-Bus Aide, resignation effective immediately.
3 . The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending appropriate certification:
Ashley McDonald transfer from MS Paraprofessional to HS Secretary replacing Tammy Freeman.
4. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Chassi Zook-Bus Driver.
Kelly Ann Owens-HS Secretary,
Marc Thrower and Chris Bolin-Video Board Operator at BEC (½ each).
Caroline Mooy-Title Aide at SW.
Laci Eaton-Paraprofessional in the special services department at SW,
cooperating teacher-K. Nation.
Ashley Montez-Paraprofessional in the special services department at MS,
cooperating teacher-K. Christian.
Kristi Boles-HS Boys Tennis.
Rob Nichols-MS Assistant Baseball.
5. The board approved granting permission to Mrs. James for the hiring of a Classified staff member or teacher pending a favorable background check prior to the July board meeting. The purpose of this urgency is hiring a certified and qualified individual. The names of these individuals will be formally presented at the July board meeting.
6. Discussion Items: Update regarding a legal matter.
Update regarding renovation projects-HVAC and HS locker room renovation.
The board approved a change order and extension to the timeline for the HS locker rooms. This is due to an issue with some existing 4” glazed block and CMU
non-load bearing walls that appear to have no type of reinforcement to perpendicular walls. Work figured into the existing scope will need to be adjusted.
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.
Dexter School District Agenda for the June 29th regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Approve board agenda.
Approve minutes of May 16, 2023 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-There is one registered guest to address the board.
Correspondence–
Recognition of guests-
Old Business
A. Approve the MCE Policy Updates.
B. Approve the District Curriculum Handbook and the K-5 ELA
Curriculum.
New Business
A. Approve Southwest Handbooks for 2023-2024.
B. Approve Central Handbook for 2023-2024.
C. Approve TS Hill Middle School Handbook for 2023-2024.
D. Approve Dexter High School Handbook for 2023-2024.
E. Approve a General Fund Transfer to Zero-Out the Special Fund Balance.
F. Approve the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget.
G. Approve the 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook.
H. Approve the 2022-2023 Budget Amendments.
I. Approve the amendment to the food service management contract.
Discussion Items
A. COVID-19 Continuity Services Plan Review
B. Building Attendance and Discipline Reports
C. End of the Year Transportation Report & Formal Bus Inspection
D. Next Regular Board Meeting is July 18, 2023.
Motion to Enter Executive Session
A. 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.
Dexter High School honored students at the 2022-2023 Awards Assembly on Thursday, May 4th.
Dexter High School honored students at the 2022-2023 Awards Assembly on Thursday, May 4th.
Dexter High School honored students at the 2022-2023 Awards Assembly on Thursday, May 4th.
