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Marianne Bruce Retires From Dexter Public Schools
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Marianne Bruce Retires From Dexter Public Schools

Dexter, Missouri - Marianne Bruce graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and then earned her Masters in Education from Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau.

She taught high school science at Portageville, Risco and Richland before coming to Dexter in 2013.  She is retiring with over 30 years of classroom experience.

Congratulations Mrs. Bruce on your retirement!


Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Connie Heil Retires from Dexter Public Schools
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Connie Heil Retires from Dexter Public Schools

Dexter, Missouri - A Teachers Retirement Tea was hosted in the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter for retiring staff.

Connie Heil graduated from Mississippi State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Her teaching career spanned 24 years and included time in Germany, Louisiana, Hallsville, Missouri and Savannah, Missouri prior to her arrival at Dexter in 2005.

Congratulations Mrs. Heil on your retirement!


Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter Schools Honors 2018 Retirees
May 31st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Schools Honors 2018 Retirees

Dexter, Missouri - Seven staff members from Dexter Schools and two people from the Dexter Schools Credit Union were honored at the Bearcat Event Center upon their retirement.

The six certified teachers and one non-certified classroom aid represented almost two hundred years of service in education.

Pictured are retiring staff members of Dexter Schools from left to right Dr. Michele Williams, Connie Heil, and Nancy Wright.  Standing are Marianne Bruce, Tania Reiker, and Teresa Kapelski.  Unalbe to attend the event was retiring third grade teacher, Kendra Ward.  Also honored, but not pictured were Gene Potthoff and Dottie Parrish of the Dexter Schools Credit Union.


Last Updated on May 31st 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Tyler Stevenson Named to Harding University Dean's List
May 31st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Tyler Stevenson Named to Harding University Dean's List

Tyler Stevenson, senior exercise science major from Dexter, Missouri is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean's List for grades achieved during the spring 2018 semester.

The Dean's List is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University Provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship.

To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more credit hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.

Tyler is the son of Keith Stevenson and Kay Stevenson and is a 2016 graduate of Dexter High School.


Last Updated on May 31st 2018 by Dee Loflin




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Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2018 Released Today
May 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter School Board Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2018 Released Today
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Public School Board met on May 21, 2018 at a regularly scheduled board meeting.  Below are the minutes from that meeting.

Regular Board Meeting Notes
May 21, 2018
6:00 PM

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.  He then 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: None at this time. 

7.  New Business: 
A.  The board approved the chromebook purchase to SHI for 1 to 1 chromebooks at the Middle School.
B.  The board approved the purchase of AimsWeb Plus as a universal screener to be utilized for dyslexia screenings.
C.  The board tabled the approval of the Southwest Elementary handbook.
D.  The board tabled the approval of the Central Elementary handbook.
E.   The board tabled the approval of the Middle School handbook.
F.   The board tabled the approval of the High School handbook.
    
8.  Discussion Items:         
     B.  Mr. Counts presented the nurses report prepared by Mrs. Lynn Averett.      
     C.  Mrs. Dewitt, Mr. Kruse and Mrs. Dowdy were present and gave their building reports to the board.  Mr. Counts presented the Central Elementary board report.
     D.  Mr. Counts gave the superintendent's report.  
     E.  The next board meeting was set for June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 
  
In Closed Session:
    1.  The board approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2018-19 school year:

        Thomas Zych
        Josie Pijanowski
        
2.  The board approved the following resignation letter effective at the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year (unless noted):
    
    Tiska Rogers
    Daniel McCoy

3.  The board approved the employment of the following HS Online Learning Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

    Marc Thrower

4.   The board approved the employment of the following HS KSIP Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

    Kristi Boles

5.  The board approved the employment of the following Paraprofessionals for the 18-19 school year:

    Drew Pixley
    Shelley Fisher-Dille
    
6.  The board approved the employment of the following full time Bus Aide for the 18-19 school year:
        
Dee Wamble
 
7.  The board approved the following extra duty stipends.
Jamie Sepulvado - HS Drama 3%
Lloyd Hyten and Jordan Noyes will split the freshman basketball stipend 3.5% each.        
            
8. The board discussed the Network Administrator Position.

9.  The board approved a 1.8 index for the Director of Special Services due to the addition of increased responsibilities for the 2018-2019 school year.

10.  The board approved the employment of the following HS Science Teacher for the 18-19 school year:

Kayleigh Chappell

11.  The board approved the following HS Assistant Football Coach for the 2018-19 school year.

Brandon Tanksley

12.   The board approved the following extra duty position for 2018-19.

High School Zero Hour Weightlifting - Aaron Pixley
  
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:

None


Last Updated on May 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin




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