The 2022-23 MASA Executive Team met for the first time this school year at the annual Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) conference on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The team heard staff updates, an AASA report, and a report from this year's President Brad Swofford.
Toni Hill, Superintendent of Bloomfield Schools, was in attendance.
They would like to thank these superintendents for their volunteer efforts to make the Missouri association the best it can be for its members. They know their schedule is busy, and they appreciate their contribution immensely!
Pictured, Front Row, from left:
Kevin Carl (GSTL Region), Hancock Place
Jamie Burkhart (WC Region), Green Ridge
Jana Thornsberry (SC Region), Sullivan
Curtis Cain (Past President), Rockwood
Dan Wiebers (NW Region), Chillicothe
Back Row, from left:
Jeremy Tucker (Treasurer), Liberty
Jenny Ulrich (Secretary), Lonedell,
Toni Hill (President Elect), Bloomfield
Jason Snodgrass (GKC Region), Fort Osage
Richard Asbill (SW Region), Bolivar
Brad Swofford (President), Branson
Not pictured:
Aaron Vitt (NE Region), Paris
Chris Wilson (SE Region), Kennett
Photo Submitted.
Advance, MO - Back to School Splash Sanctuary on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. for preK-12th grade.
Sponsored by In Jesus Name Ministries.
Location is 20795 Co. Road 204 in Advance.
Door prizes: Clothing Store Gift Certificates!
Free clothes from Matthew 10:8 Ministries!
Free school supplies!
Free haircuts by Images Salon!
Bell City, MO - Bell City Elementary will host a Kindergarten Bootcamp from August 8th - 12th.
Students will attend from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. each day.
They will learn classroom expectations, get acquainted with the elementary campus, and get to know their teacher and classmates.
Lunch and transportation will be provided.
Dexter School Board Meeting Agenda for July 19, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Approve board agenda.
Approve minutes of June 29, 2022 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-
Correspondence–
Recognition of guests-
Old Business
A. There is no old business at this time.
New Business
A. Approve agreement with Bootheel Counseling for a School Based Therapist for the 2022-2023 school year.
Discussion Items
A. Next Regular Board Meeting is August 16, 2022. We need to move this meeting later in the month due to the tax-rate hearing.
Advance, Missouri, The last few months, National Beta members from Advance High School have been working hard to prepare their entries for National Beta Convention. In early July, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as a winner of the following competition: Visual Arts Division II (grades 11-12).
Destiny Meyer originally competed and received an award during the State Convention held in December in Springfield. Her first place victory at the state level provided an opportunity to compete at the national level. The National Convention, held in Nashville, TN, provided all students the opportunity to compete at their comfort level, virtually or on-site. Over 5,000 Elementary Beta (grades 4-5), 8,000 Junior Beta (grades 6-8) and 7,900 Senior Beta (grades 9-12) students were able to represent their schools both virtually and in-person this summer.
Advance High School Beta Club completes many service projects within the community: concession stand at ball games, Adopt-A-Highway trash pick up, donations to Stoddard County Children's Home & Hope International, teacher appreciation gifts, food banks, and Red Cross Blood Drives among others.
With more than 500,000 active members and 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. National Junior Beta includes grades 4-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
