The Dexter School Board met on Wednesday at its April meeting. Board secretary, Laura Miller, administered the oak of office to Ron Glaus, Ben Worley, and Saren Demaree. Each retained their seats on the board via the April 4th Municipal Election.
The Board then elected officered for the next year. Nancy Mayer was elected president, Ben Worley elected vice-president, Laura Miller elected secretary and Saren Demaree elected treasurer.
Assistant Superintendent Gavin Miller informed the board that the diesel fuel price was within the price range of $2.95 to $3.10 a gallon. This is the price range the district has been waiting for. Miller said he will contact the three vendors the district has dealt with in the past and make a purchase of 7,200 gallons of fuel at the best price. The board approved the move.
Eric Boles then presented the text book purchase information. He said the committee met several times to determine the best material for each building. Each year a different subject(s) must be updated. This year is social studies.
The purchase features a combination of digital copies and hard copies for the school libraries and teacher’s rooms. The board approved the purchase in the amount of $246,315.62.
The district was seeking bids from area banks for banking services. The district received bids from Southern Bank and First Midwest Bank. The board selected the bid from Southern Bank as its depository for its primary banking services.
Executive Session
The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions: Cindy Whitaker-Middle School Assistant VB Coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year, Crystal Kelley-SW Title Teacher, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year and Jennifer Hayman-Southwest Paraprofessional, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2022/23 school year.
The board approved the transfer of Ali Calone transfer from Central to Southwest, Megan Crosby transfer from Southwest to middle school and Salvadora Botsch transfer from Central to District Translator for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification.
The board approved the hiring of Morgan Nichols-first grade teacher, Addie Kruse-high school volleyball assistant coach, Drew Keen-middle school football assistant coach and Jason Comfort-high school football volunteer.
Shawna Read-Speech and Language Pathologist. for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
The board approved the hiring of Holly Milan- full-time bus aide and Tiffany Wiggins-for prom clean-up for the 2022-2023 school year pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification.
The board approved the employment of the classified staff for the 2023-24 school year.
The board approved the employment of the summer school staff for the 2023 summer.
The board approved granting permission to Superintendent Amy James for the hiring of a teacher pending a favorable background check prior to the May 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 May board meeting.
Photo by Josh Ayers.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is committed to promoting safety through enforcement and education.
On April 12, 2023, Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with personnel from the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department, Bloomfield Department of Public Safety and Stoddard County Ambulance District participated in a "Mock Crash" scenario at Bloomfield High School.
The "Mock Crash" scenario simulated a single vehicle crash involving multiple injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving while intoxicated during the scenario.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol provides educational presentations promoting traffic safety in an effort to increase use of safety belts and decrease the number of injury and fatality crashes on Missouri roadways.
Dexter CTA Retirement Tea will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at 4:00 p.m. in the Bearcat Event Center lobby.
Punch, cookies, and cake will be served.
Please join them in honoring the retirement of these legendary ladies from Dexter Public Schools.
The following employees will be honored Kerri Grobe Kruse, Amy Coons Pixley, Shelly Leonard, Lara Horton Miller, Tammy Freeman, and Deborah Stogsdill.
The Bloomfield School Board met on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. They had second grade students attend to present their famous people projects - those students did a fantastic job!!
The board then swore in the 3 newly elected board members: Cecil Haley, Juston Jarrell, and Greg Stevens. The board elected officers as follows: Brad Warner, board president; Cecil Haley, board vice president; David Clary, board treasurer; and Justin Bell, board secretary.
During open session, the board:
1. approved May 8th, starting at 11 am, for the board budget work session and the May board meeting to follow the conclusion of the work session;
2. approved the calendar amendment for the 2023-2024 school year
3. discussed rebidding the ag shop extension
4. discussed summer projects
During executive session, the board:
1. Approve Substitution List;
2. Accept the resignations of Katie Stewart, Justin Hancock, Ashley Bien, and Jacob McNeil effective at the end of the 2022-23;
3. Hire Brodie Moore as High School Social Studies for the 2023-2024;
4. Hire Michaela Sindle as an Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024;
5. Hire Ben Sindle as an PE/ISS Teacher for the 2023-2024;
6. Hire Tina Jarrell as Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024;
7. Hire Aunna James as Elementary Refocus Teacher for the 2023-2024;
8. Hire/Retain Non Certified Staff for 2023-2024
Terry Bryeans - Transportation Supervisor, Angela Wood - Bus Driver, Richard Vaughn - Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor/Bus Driver, Bruce Blocker - Custodian, Robert Ellis - Custodian/Bus Driver, Darrell Sindle - Custodian, Jamie Frymire - Custodian, John Verble - Custodian, Christy Burger, Heather Rice, Jessica Roper and Lina Gibbs all Administrative Assistants, Rebecca Cate - Aide/Bus Driver, Crystal Champion, Brasley Conner, Sandra Lynxwiler, Lydia Vandiver, and Jackalyn Watson all Aids, Rachel Murdock - Speech/Language, Michael Sisson - Technology Director, Sarah Upchurch - Bookkeeper, Vicki Williams - Nurse, and Celeste Vandiver - Social Worker.
9. Hire Extracurricular Staff for 2023-2024
10. Approved acting principal stipend for Kyle Keith;
11. Approved acting curriculum director stipend for Casey Karnes.
Dexter High School 2023 Prom Court Nominees were announced. Prom is set for Saturday, April 15th.
Prom Court Nominees are from left to right.
Band: Eric Harmon and Abigail Rash
BETA: Chris Stone and Molly Simmons
Choir: Blaine Prance and Shelby Dawson
DECA: Richard Lin and Grace Sepulvado
Drama, Speech, and Debate: Mason Simmons and Jasmine Silvey
FBLA: Andrew Saylors and Hannah Guy
FCCLA: Cole Gibson and Callie Whitaker
FFA: Braxton Huey and Kayden Burns
HOSA: Peyton Boles and Caitlin Giles
Prom Committee: Logan Josupait and Alliye Lee
Scholar Bowl: Gaje Ward and Alise Howell
StuCo: Clayton Bell and Ellie Dowdy
