Dexter, MO - The Dexter School Board met in a regular board meeting on April 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. Below are the minutes from that meeting.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business:
A. None
New Business:
A. The board approved MSBA annual membership for the 2020-21 school year.
B. The board approved budget amendments for the 2019-20 school year.
C. The board approved Phase 2 building projects with CTS.
D. The board approved a bid to seal coat and paint the district’s asphalt parking lots.
E. The board approved textbook purchases for the 2020-21 school year.
Discussion Items:
A. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
B. The next board meeting was set for May 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the employment of the Coaches and Sponsors for the 2020-21 school year.
2. The board approved transfer requests for the 2020-21 school year.
Tonya Cato - Central Elementary Building Aide
3. The board approved resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.
Haley Orf - HS Girls Basketball Asst. Coach
Whitney Tanksley - HS Football Cheerleading
Jessica Christian - HS English
4. The board approved new extra duty positions for the 2020-21 school year.
Angie Duncan - Director of Federal Programs
Summer McGowan - Assessment Coordinator
Laura Stone - Assessment Coordinator
Jess Lambert - Wellness Coordinator
5. The board approved HS STUCO Sponsor for the 2019-20 school year.
Alana Dowdy
6. The board approved employment of the 2020-21 classified staff.
7. The board approved adding a new library aide position at TS Hill Middle School for the 2020-21 school year.
8. The board approved Jimmy Deberry as the 2nd assistant track coach for the 2020-21 school year.
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Shelter Insurance Foundation and Matt Thurmon, Shelter Insurance Companies Recipient of Local High School Scholarship.
This spring, the Shelter Insurance® Foundation awarded a $2000 scholarship to Luke Becker a graduate of Dexter High School. Shelter Agent Matt Thurmon sponsors and partially funded this scholarship.
Beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation, Luke can direct the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.
A committee of local high school officials and community leaders selected the local recipient. The committee considered each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants. The name of the recipient will be announced at the close of the school year.
The scholarship is paid directly to the school the recipient selects. Luke received a certificate from Matt Thurmon on behalf of the Shelter Insurance® Foundation.
One purpose of the Shelter Insurance Foundation is to fund scholarships within the operating territory of Shelter Insurance®. It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. Shelter offers auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services via a network of local insurance agents in our operating territory.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter School board held a Regular Board Meeting on March 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. Below are the meeting minutes.
Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members present. He then leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved.
Public Comments: There were no public comments made.
Old Business: None
New Business:
A. The board approved MEUHP health plans for the 2020-21 school year. The board also approved paying $500 per month for health insurance premiums.
B. The board approved budget amendments for the 2019-20 school year.
C. The board approved change orders for the building project.
Discussion Items:
A. The nurse’s report was shared with the board.
B. The principal's reports were shared with the board.
C. The superintendent gave his report to the board.
D. The next board meeting was set for April 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2019-20 school year:
Christina Smith
2. The board approved the employment of all Probationary Teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
3. The board approved the employment of all Tenured Teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
4. The board approved a employment of the Instructional Coaches for the 2020-21 school year.
Eric Boles
Kimmy Chamberlain
5. The board approved the employment of teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
Karrie Shands - Southwest Elem. Sped Teacher
Jessica Hunt - Central Elem. Sped Teacher
Lizzie Reeves - Southwest Elem. 1st Grade Teacher
6. The board approved resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year.
Angie Foster
Kaitlin Orr
Ashlyn Bruce
7. The board approved transfer requests for the 2020-21 school year.
Shena Benton to Special Services Secretary
Tori Sayre to Preschool Aide
Stephanie Grainger to Preschool Aide
Rebecca McGhee to Preschool Aide
8. The board approved new employment of non-certified positions for the 2020-21 school year.
Lori Anderson - Southwest Building Aide
Ginger McCoy - Central Elementary Secretary
Sharon Pfeffer - Jr. High Nurse
9. The board approved substitute bus driver for the 2019-20 school year.
Josh Hester
Items at the conclusion of Executive Session
A. None
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored 2nd Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award was presented to students who consistently showed the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Back row from left to right: Caden Terry, Kain Kennedy, Luke Huey, and Koven Stevens
Front row from left to right: Rylin Schlief, Ariana McClish, and Jaidyn Clark
Dexter, MO - Due to the COVID-19 or commonly called Coronavirus, the Dexter High School cancelled the Top 10% Honors Banquet set for Monday, March 16, 2020. Mrs. Alana Dowdy, high school principal, didn't want the students not to have their moment of recognition and chose to have a quick program in the auditorium during school hours. Parents and the general public were not invited however news media and yearbook staff were on hand to capture the entire recognition of students.
Each grade will have their own article with a photo of the entire group on stage. More photos will be available on the ShowMe Times Facebook page. Times like this we have to adapt. It will be memories that students will tell their children.
Students were also given programs and a yard sign to take home to parents.
The speaker and honored guest was First Lieutenant Ryan Joyner. A video of Ryan's chat with the students will also be posted on the ShowMe Times Facebook page.
The Senior Class as follows:
Shea Baker, Victoria Bess, Madilyn Hampton, Shelby Haynes, Mason Keena, Audrey Lutmer, Olivia Milam, Brice Moore, Blair Rogers, AnnMarie Slaton, and Madison Slaton.
