2003-2004 School Year Board Minutes
by Vicki Bradley
Board Minutes
June 14, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on June 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Wayne Stith, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Kim Wilson. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Senator DeWayne Umbarger, Toni Umbarger, Rev. Steve Minor, Kelynn Heardt, Kyle Crotts and Jason Lee.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
President Binns led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Steve Minor led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Jamie Carlisle introduced new staff members; Kelynn Heardt High School English, Jason Lee, High School Social Studies and Kyle Crotts, HS & MS Science.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding approval of emergency substitute certificates, and MS football coach. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report, minutes of May 10, 2004 and May 24, 2004 meetings, correcting minutes of May 10 to read 6-0 on motion to purchase copier for the Superintendent’s office. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0
Wayne Stith introduced Senator DeWayne Umbarger, who talked about school finance issues.Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the classified handbook as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 5-0.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Greg Kissel as HS track assistant, Arthur Commons as HS boys basketball assistant coach, Teresa Wilkins as MS intramural tennis coach, Natalie O’Neal as MS intramural girls basketball coach, Blake Burns as HS Assistant FB coach, Tina Frazier from all coaching positions at MS, and Mary Kirkpatrick as NHS Sponsor and Science Club Sponsor. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the resignations as read with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
DeAnne Binns presented Lynn Hartley and Lisa Shockley for approval as emergency substitute teachers for the 2004-05 school year. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve Lynn Hartley and Lisa Shockley as emergency substitutes for the 2004-05 school year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Dennis Burke reported on the building trades homes and an upcoming administrative workshop in Kansas City.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and to discuss negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract, and that we return to open session in this room after a 23 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:07 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:30 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to tentatively ratify the negotiated agreement for 2004-05. Wayne Stith econded. Carried 5-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Kyle Crotts for MS/HS Science, Kelynn Heardt for HS English, Jason Lee for HS Social Studies, Arthur Commons as 8th grade boys basketball coach, Stephanie Dewey as MS Assistant Track coach, Art Roberts as MS Head Football coach, Dale Crane as MS Assistant football coach, Jason Lee and Kyle Crotts as HS Assistant Football coaches, Kyle Crotts as HS Head Boys Basketball coach, and to re-hire all classified staff. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:38 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
May 24, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, and Jeffrey Williams.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:03 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:33 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:04 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:04 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mike Cook recommended hiring Vicki Fields as Middle School Title I teacher for 2004-05. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Vicki Fields as MS Title I Teacher for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mike Cook recommended hiring Roger Reynolds as MS Athletic Director and MS Head Track Coach for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Roger Reynolds as MS Athletic Director and MS Head Track Coach for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mike Cook made a recommendation to hire Tonya Burggraf as MS 8th Grade Volleyball coach for 2004-05. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Tonya Burggraf as 8th Grade Volleyball coach for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Steve Taylor, Mike Cook and Jamie Carlisle reported on the State Assessment Tests that were given in the district. Preliminary results are that all four buildings met Average Yearly Progress (AYP).
Jamie Carlisle reported that the building trades house is ready to be placed on the market. He also reported on state golf, baseball and track events.
Kim Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:30 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
May 10, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Melanie Bingham, Chuck Wren, Deanne Binns and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Vicki Bradley, Mike Cook, Jamie Carlisle, Doug Gatewood, Roger Reynolds, Jeffrey Williams, Robert Womack and Larry Cannon.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding a report from Doug Gatewood, an executive session for a student matter, and discussion of a snow day. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of April 12, 2004 and April 26, 2004 meetings. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Representative Doug Gatewood reported on legislation and school finance. He reported that no school finance bill passed the legislature and that Judge Bullock would make a ruling on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. The supreme court had agreed to hear the appeal, but that would not take place until September. He reported that funding for school finance will remain the same as last year.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Carole Pryor as teacher and Clark Hall as teacher, MS Athletic Director and coach. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignations of Carole Pryor and Clark Hall with regrets. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Tonya Burggraf as High School Assistant Volleyball coach. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the resignation of Tonya Burggraf as HS Asst. Volleyball coach. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This session shall include the board and Mike Cook. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:20 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This session shall include the board and Mike Cook. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:32 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:37 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mike Cook recommended hiring Artie Roberts as 7th grade Head Girls Basketball coach. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Artie Roberts as 7th grade girls basketball coach. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jamie Carlisle presented handbook changes for Baxter High School for 2004-05. Mike Cook had no changes in the Middle School handbook for 2004-05. Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the handbook as presented for Baxter High School and Baxter Middle School for 2004-05. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting a student in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack and Larry Cannon. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:51 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:56 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting a student in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack and Larry Cannon. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:56 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:06 p.m. Resume regular session.
Vicki Bradley presented information on a copier for the Superintendents Office. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the purchase of a copier for the Superintendent’s office as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Vicki Bradley made a presentation on a summer work schedule for classified staff of 4, 10 hour workdays with Friday off. The district would not be open for business on Fridays during the summer. Chuck Wren made a motion to approve the summer work schedule for classified staff as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns recommended that the board forgive a snow day that occurred in December 2003. Chuck Wren made a motion to forgive the one snow day as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board set a special meeting date of May 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
Kim Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:30 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
April 26, 2004
The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Chuck Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Mike Cook and Steve Taylor.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:52 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:37 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:38 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:23 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:25 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:30 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:04 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5-minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:10 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:15 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:15 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:25 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:26 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:36 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Travis Avery as HS/MS art teacher for 2004-05. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to hire Ann Taylor as HS Guidance Counselor for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Tracy Bush as K-5 Library Media Instructor for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to hire Nikki Williams as 4yr. Pre-school instructor for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mike Cook made a recommendation to re-hire all head coaches at Middle School with the exception of 8th grade volleyball for 2004-05. Wayne Stith made a motion accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to re-hire all head coaches at Middle School with the exception of 8th grade volleyball for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to re-hire all head coaches at Baxter High School for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to re-hire all head coaches at Baxter High School for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
April 12, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Terry Daniel, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton, DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson and Wayne Stith. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Roger McKinney, Doug Gatewood and Gary Krokroskia.President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda adding a report from Doug Gatewood under Item IV, and adding Cheerleading Sponsor under Item VI. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of March 8, and April 5th, 2004. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Representative Doug Gatewood reported on legislative issues. He reported that the legislature will reconvene on April 28th for a full session and the school finance bill should be finalized in that session.
Jamie Carlisle reported on the state assessment results at Baxter High School. He reported that the figures show that BHS may obtain the Standard of Excellence in Math, but that has not been officially noted by the State. He expressed his gratitude to the teamwork of the faculty at BHS and to the students who did such a fine job on the assessment tests this year.
DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Jim Giesel for HS Social Studies /Drivers Education and Art Roberts as BHS Head Boys basketball coach. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations of Jim Giesel and Art Roberts as presented, with regrets. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns and Chuck Sweeton reported on their recent trip to National School Board Convention in Orlando, Florida. DeAnne Binns also reported on the upcoming KASB Regional Spring Conference to be held at Greenbush.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hold a special meeting on April 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle reported that cheerleader tryouts are scheduled for April 25 and we need to hire a cheerleading sponsor. Wayne Stith made a motion to grant the administration permission to offer a contract to a cheerleading sponsor at the end of the 10 day posting period which is April 16th. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke reported to the board to be sure to check the website periodically as it is a very good website and is up to date with all the events happening in USD#508. He also reported that on May 21, the last day for faculty, we will be holding a breakfast for all staff and the board will serve breakfast. This will be followed by an awards assembly.
DeAnne Binns invited the board to attend a reception for the Kansas Teacher of the Year teachers to be held at the Museum on April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 40 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Mr. Womack and Mr. Krokroskia. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:55 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:35 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to hire Ashley DeBusk as 4th grade teacher for the 2004-05 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, and Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:41 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:56 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, and Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:57 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:02 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:04 p.m.Vicki Bradley/Clerk, Board of Education DeAnne Binns, President /Board of Ed.
April 5, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, April 5, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jeffrey Williams, Mike Cook, Jamie Carlisle and Robert Womack.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer. Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Ginger Wright as HS Cheerleading sponsor and Johnny Mallatt as Baxter High School Guidance Counselor and coach.
Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations of Ginger Wright and Johnny Mallatt with regrets. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 55 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and building administrators as needed. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board , Superintendent and building administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:03 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:13 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board , Superintendent and building administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:13 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:18 p.m. Resume reguar session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Tonya Burggraf as Central Technology Instructor for 2004-2005. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0. Wayne Stith made a motion to hire Courtney Buck as kindergarten teacher for 2004-05. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to hire Larry Cannon as HS Assistant Principal for 2004-05. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented mowing bids for consideration. Bids received were as follows: Sam Sturgis - $600-700 monthly $150-175 weekly – furnish equipment & labor Shaw’s Lawn Service – no bid for monthly $200/weekly- furnish equipment & labor.
Matt Daniel – no bid monthly $125/weekly – furnish equipment & labor Matt Daniel – no bid monthly $100/weekly – furnish labor only Reliable Lawn Service - $420 monthly – no bid/weekly – furnish equipment & labor
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the bid of Reliable Lawn Service to mow the High School Baseball and softball fields for 2004. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:28 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
March 8, 2004
Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 8, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Michelle Bottorf, Mary Kirkpatrick, Sam Ames, Nancy Vogel, Glenn Crotts, Greg Kissel, Ross Davis, Brandon Fry, Stephanie Kuehn, Jeff Street, Jeffrey Williams, Mike Cook and Gary Krokroskia.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of minutes of the February 9 and February 23, 2004 meetings. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Greg Kissel, Michelle Bottorff, Nancy Vogel, Glenn Crotts, Mary Kirkpatrick, Jamie Carlisle and Robert Womack, all reported on various activities at Baxter High School. They thanked the board for their support in providing funding and other support to enable them to give students the opportunities to participate in these extra-curricular activities. The board thanked the staff for a job well done and extended their appreciation.
Brandon Fry, Senior Class President, and Stephanie Kuehn, Senior Class Treasurer, asked the board for permission to take a Senior Trip to Branson Missouri on May 7-9, 2004. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the Senior Class to take a trip to Branson Missouri on May 7-9, 2004 with the board to provide transportation and a pizza party for the class. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Ross Davis presented the Power School Student Information System to the board, and made a recommendation that the district purchase this tool to be implemented in the 2004-05 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to purchase the Power School Student Information System as recommended by Mr. Davis. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Steve Taylor made a recommendation to implement an all-day kindergarten program beginning in the 2004-05 school year, and to have three kindergarten classes, and three first grade classes. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Steve Taylor to implement all day kindergarten, having three kindergarten classes and three first grade classes for the 2004-05 school year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne asked the board for a special board meeting on April 5, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room. The purpose of the meeting will be for hiring and other business that may arise in the interim.
Dennis Burke reported on the ball field maintenace. Chuck Wren made a motion to all Mr. Burke to take bids for the mowing/maintenance of the Senior League and Girls Softball Parks on Lions Road for 2003-04 as requested. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke gave a legislative update to the board on school finance issues. Terry Daniel made a motion to take a 10 minute break. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:30 p.m. Break Began.
7:40 p.m. Meeting resumed.
Deanne Binns presented resignations from Linda Leonhard and Kenneth Blalock. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the resignations of Linda Leonhard and Kenneth Blalock with regrets. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:42 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:12 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:12 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:32 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:44 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:44 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:49 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:50 p.m. Enter executive session
9:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, and Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:12 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:22 p.m. Resume regular session.
Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Gary Krokroskia and Steve Taylor made recommendations to re-hire all certified staff in their respective buildings for the 2004-05 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendations of the administrative staff and re-hire all certified staff for the 2004-05 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to hire Peyton Kessler as school nurse for the 2004-05 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6 for 1 against, with Chuck Sweeton voting no.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring Angela Conley as assistant track coach for Baxter High School for the 2003-04 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Angela Conley as assistant track coach for BHS for 2003-04. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 9:37 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Board of Education Clerk Board of Education President
February 23, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, February 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Gary Krokroskia and Steve Taylor.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and a word of prayer. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented bids for the sale of a used bus. Bids received were: $300 – Andy Dinger, $1550 – Bill Creasy $2500 – John Archer. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the high bid of $2500 from John Archer for the sale of a used bus. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:35 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:35 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:55 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dennis Burke conducted a strategic planning session with the board. The board, Superintendent and administrators discussed short-term and long-term goals for the district. The board took a brief break.
8:00 p.m. Break began.
8:08 p.m. Resume meeting.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 25 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:09 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:34 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 35 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:09 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:10 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:40 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to table the hiring of a school nurse until the regular March meeting. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to hire Brett Hartley and Artie Roberts as co-assistant baseball coaches for the 2003-04 school year and for the salary to be equally divided between the two. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Robert Womack as Central Elementary School Principal for 2004-05. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
9:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
February 9, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2004 in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Ross Davis, Angela Conley, Savannah Cotton, Roger McKinney, Tony Coble, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Jamie Carlisle, Gary Krokroskia and Rev. Derek Morrison of Presbyterian Church.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Derek Morrison led the board and guests in a word of prayer. Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding a report on ballfield contracts as Item C under Superintendent’s Report. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of the January 12, 2004 board meeting. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Angela Conley, HS Technology Teacher, report on HS Publications which included the yearbook, newspaper and the district webpage.
Dennis Burke asked the board for permission to seek sealed bids on a used school bus, and the board can consider bids at the next meeting. Terry Daniel made a motion to allow Mr. Burke to seek sealed bids on a school bus as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented the school calendar for 2004-05 for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the 2004-05 school calendar as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
President DeAnne Binns reminded the board of a special meeting to be held on February 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Dennis Burke reported on purchasing a vehicle for the maintenance department with the board deciding on the purchase at the regular meeting in March. Mr. Burke also reported that he is going to post a vacancy for a full-time instructor at Central School to replace Mary Ann Williams who is retiring. Mr. Burke informed the board that USD#404 had expressed an interest in the possibility of sharing a school nurse position. It was the general consensus of the board that we maintain a full-time nurse position in our district. Mr. Burke reported on contracts for the ballfields. He will get a list of improvements that need to be made on the fields.
Chuck Wren made a motion to take a break and then to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:33 p.m. Board break began.
6:47 p.m. Meeting resumed and executive session was declared with clerk noting beginning time of executive session.
7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:07 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:17 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:17 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:32 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:32 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:42 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to extend the contracts of Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Robert Womack and Jamie Carlisle for one year. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
The board discussed the escape school program and Steve Taylor and Melanie Bingham will check into it and report back to the board. Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
January 12, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, LuAnne Hebert, Chuck Zordel, Jeff McCandless, Gary Krokroskia, Jamie Carlisle, Jeffrey Williams, Mike Cook, Todd Wright, and Douglas Stuckey.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and Todd Wright, Youth Pastor at Bethel Community Church, led the board and guests in a word of prayer. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding a student issue under executive session in Item X, section D. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of the December 15, 2003 meeting. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Douglas Stuckey, CPA, presented the audit report for fiscal year 2003. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year 2003 as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented Ressa Roberts and Mary Beth Tanksley for approval as emergency substitute applicants. Chuck Wren made a motion to approve Ressa Roberts and Mary Beth Tanksley for emergency substitute applicants. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Stacy Castillo, Gary Krokroskia, Pat Roberts and Mary Ann Williams. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignation of Stacy Castillo and the resignations of Gary Krokroskia, Mary Ann Williams and Pat Roberts with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Zordel and Jeff McCandless reported on the Industrial Arts and Building Trades programs at the High School.
The board took a 5 minute break from 6:56 p.m. – 7:01 p.m.
7:01 p.m. Meeting resumed.
LuAnne Hebert reported on the Parents as Teachers program.
DeAnne Binns asked for volunteers to serve on the Board Negotiations Team. Melanie Bingham and DeAnne Binns will represent the board for negotiations.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting a student in order to protect the privacy interest of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and Mike Cook. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:33 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:03 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract, and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:04 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:34 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:35 p.m. Enter executive session
8:50 p.m. Resume regular session.
The board took a break from 8:50 p.m. – 9:07 p.m.
9:07 p.m. Meeting resumed.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of the individual to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
9:09 p.m. Enter executive session.
9:19 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Dennis Burke for one year making a total of a three year contract. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board rescheduled a strategic planning session for Monday, February 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. The board discussed mowing and maintenance of ball fields and grounds.
9:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President, Board of Education
December
15, 2003
The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on
Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Middle School board room. Members
present were: DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck
Wren, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Wayne Stith (5:35 p.m.) Also
present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jeff Eberhardt, Robert
Womack, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Shane Hembree, Shandi Jones, Jeff
Williams, Dallas Evans, Glenn Crotts, and Carolyn
Ashford.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev. Dallas Evans of Lowell Friends Church led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda striking the audit report. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of the November 10 and November 12, 2003 board meetings. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jeff Eberhardt gave a presentation on Cornerstone High School. He reported that 21 students had graduated from Cornerstone in the last school year.
Dennis Burke recommended Karen Biddle be appointed as a parent member of the Site Council for Lincoln School. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve Karen Biddle as a parent member of the Lincoln School Site Council. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke recommended increasing the classified substitute pay to $8.50 per hour effective 12-16-2003. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to raise the classified substitute pay to $8.50 per hour as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith reported on the Kansas Association of School Boards convention that he recently attended in Topeka.
DeAnne Binns reported on the recent trip to Williamsburg, VA that she and Dennis Burke made along with students from Baxter Middle School.
Dennis Burke reported on the purchase of a portable PA systems, reviewed the budget at a glance and discussed the recent court decision of Jude Bullock.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to allow $3100.00 for the purchase of a portable PA system as requested by Mr. Burke. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minutes period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Mike Cook and Glenn Crotts as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:20 p.m. Resume regular session.
As comments and concerns, the board discussed obtaining hot water in our elementary school restrooms, embedded staff development, and the No Child Left Behind Act and its impact upon our staff.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 6:41
p.m.
November 10, 2003
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular board meeting on Monday, November 10, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and Deanne Binns. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Hiatt, Roger McKinney, Doug Gatewood, Kristy Ackerson, Troy Parker, Susan Hurn, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Marilyn Gilmore, Jamie Carlisle, Rev. Howard Whitely, Carolyn Ashford, Mark LaTurner, Doug Garvin and Cody Garvin.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev. Howard Whitely led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the agenda moving Item VI to Item IV on the agenda so that teachers could get back to the high school for play practice. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of October 13, 2003. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith introduced Representative Doug Gatewood. Doug talked to the board about Education Issues in the State of Kansas and the No Child Left Behind Act.
Jamie Carlisle introduced Kristy Ackerson, Troy Parker and Susan Hurn, Language Arts Instructors at Baxter High School. The teachers reported on their recent presentation they gave at the Kansas Association for Teachers of English conference in Wichita.
Dennis Burke administered a sample Kansas Assessment Test to the board and guests, just to give them an idea of the type of questions that students face on the assessment test.
Marilyn Gilmore reported on the recent Kansas State Department of Education Nutrition Services review for the Food Service Department. The district received a very good review and good comments about the program being in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Dennis Burke recommended appointing Lloyd Hancock as the LEA Designated Person for Asbestos for USD#508. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to appoint Lloyd Hancock as the LEA Designated Person for Asbestos for USD#508. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to hire Lynn Hartley as girls assistant basketball coach for 2003-04. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Lynn Hartley as girls assistant basketball coach for 2003-04. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Marilyn Gilmore made a recommendation to hire Glenda Myers for a 6 hr. food service position at Baxter High School. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Marilyn Gilmore to hire Glenda Myers for a 6 hr. position in the Food Service Dept. at Baxter High School. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
President DeAnne Binns reported on a request for the board to send a letter of support to establish a Bleeding Kansas National Historic Area for the Civil War history in this part of the state. It was the consensus of the board to have the Board Clerk, Vicki Bradley, write a letter of support for this effort on behalf of the board of education.
DeAnne Binns reported on the recent trip that 17 students made to Reno, Nevada to present their Williamsburg presentation to Bill Abernathy.
Dennis Burke reported on a proposal for a portable sound system. He will bring the final proposal for a portable sound system and the system for the BHS Auditorium to the December meeting.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to change the December regular board meeting from December 8, 2003 to December 15, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. It was the consensus of the board to change the December meeting date to December 15, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
Terry Daniel made a motion to go into executive session to have preliminary discussions about the acquisition of real property in order to protect the public interest in obtaining the property at a fair price and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:00 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith made a motion to go into executive session to have preliminary discussions about the acquisition of real property in order to protect the public interest in obtaining the property at a fair price and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:11 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:21 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to purchase the lot where the new house is being built for $6,000 and to secure title insurance. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle reported on an agreement with USD#493 in Columbus to allow students to wrestle . The Superintendent will check to see if the board of education needs to vote to allow this agreement, and report back to the board.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:26 p.m.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of
Education
October 13, 2003
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and Wayne Stith (7:21 p.m.) Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve Taylor, Robert Baxter, Robert Womack, Jamie Carlisle, Vicki O’Neal, Mary Kirkpatrick, Crystal Robinson, Amanda Littlefield, Diana Sly, Peyton Westmoreland, Andrea Minor, Dr. Alice Sagehorn, Carolyn Ashford, Alma Cook, Gary Krokroskia, Mike Cook, and Larry Hiatt.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev. Robert Baxter of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, led the board and guests in prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of September 8, 2003. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns introduced Diana Gaines Sly, Tri-District Social Worker. Diana explained her program which is based at 5-Mile Camp. This program is privately funded and she will be working in the Baxter Springs, Riverton and Galena school system.
Steve Taylor introduced Alma Cook who gave a presentation on the Professional Development School program through Pittsburg State University. Alma introduced her student teacher, Crystal Robinson, and colleague, Vicki O’Neal and her student teacher, Amanda Littlefield, and Dr. Alice Sagehorn of PSU who coordinates the program. The PDS is a year long student teaching program and all involved feel it is a very worthwhile program which is greatly benefiting not only the students of Lincoln School, but also the student teachers who are participating.
Melanie Bingham volunteered to be the boards representative on the District Technology Committee. It was the consensus of the board to appoint Melanie as their representative.
Dennis Burke reported on a request from County Attorney, JoAnna Derfelt, for a $3,000 contribution to help fund the county truancy officer position for one year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the district to contribute $3,000 towards the funding of a county truancy officer for the 2003-04 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented site council appointments for consideration. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the site council appointments for 2003-04 as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke presented the out of district policy for approval. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke asked the board for clarification of the longevity clause in the 2003-04 negotiated agreement. It was the understanding of the BSTA team that at the beginning of the 6th year in the district, a person would be eligible for the longevity pay, instead of at the completion of the 6th year and subsequent years as stated in the negotiated agreement, as understood by the board clerk in order to make payment for this clause. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the longevity clause to be for the beginning of the year as stated in the different levels of the longevity clause in the 2003-04 negotiated agreement. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reminded the board about the upcoming KASB State Convention in Topeka in December, and the NSBA Convention in Orlando in March.
Dennis Burke presented the districts report card to the board. The board will attend the KASB Region 3 meeting in Pittsburg on Tuesday, October 14, 2003.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent and Gary Krokroskia. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:19 p.m. Enter executive session
7:21 p.m. Wayne Stith arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
7:29 p.m. Meeting Resumed.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:32 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnneBinns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/ Board of Education
September 8, 2003
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, September 8, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
office. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Melanie Bingham, Kim
Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, DeAnne Binns and Terry Daniel.
Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Roger McKinney,
Rev. Jim McMechan, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, David Weston, Carla
Weston, Carolyn Ashford, Ross Davis, Gary Krokroskia, Senator
DeWayne Umbarger, Larry Hiatt, Jamie Carlisle and Mike
Cook.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Jim McMechan led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding approval of emergency substitute. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of August 11, 2003 board meeting. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Wayne Stith welcomed Senator DeWayne Umbarger. Senator Umbarger reported on Education Issues in the Kansas legislature including school consolidation, special education, accelerated tax payment, out of state tuition and the No Child Left Behind legislation. He also welcomed questions and comments and concerns from patrons present and board members.
Ross Davis gave an update on the district technology plan.
David Weston presented bus bids for consideration. Bids received were as follows:
Midwest Bus Sales ,Inc.
$58,874
Kansas Truck & Equip $59,075
Dennis Burke recommended accepting the low bid of Midwest Bus Sales. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the bid of Midwest Bus Sales as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented a policy for out-of-district students for consideration. The board will vote on this policy at the October board meeting.
Dennis Burke presented a resignation from Jeff McCandless as High School Assistant Baseball Coach. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeff McCandless as HS Asst. Baseball Coach, with regrets. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke recommended Crystal Robinson as an emergency substitute for the 2003-04 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation to recommend Crystal Robinson as an emergency substitute for the 03-04 school year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the home resolution policy as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the recent training session for board members and upcoming events.
Dennis Burke reported on enrollment figures and upcoming events.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
August 11, 2003
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, August 11, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Board
Room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Melanie Bingham, Kim
Wilson, DeAnne Biins, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel.
Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle,
Robert Womack, Marilyn Gilmore, Mike Cook, Tony Coble, Roger
McKinney, Bobby Wade, Mark LaTurner, Larry Hiatt and Gary
Krokroskia.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Bobby Wade from 1st Christian Church, led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the annotated agenda deleting Item VI and adding MS Girls Basketball and HS Musical Director under Item VIII, and to delete the report from Kim Wilson on the Special Education Interlocal. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns opened the budget hearing at 6:04 p.m.
DeAnne Binns reported on the Board Presidents workshop she recently attended in Topeka.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and the minutes of July 14, 2003, as printed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Marilyn Gilmore reported on the Food Service Summer Feeding program, recent workshops and the goals she has set for the 03-04 school year.
Dennis Burke presented Mary Alice Wilson, Lisa Shockley, Michele Maxton, Larry Bough, Carolyn Nichols and T Morris for approval as emergency substitute teachers. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation to approve the emergency substitute teachers as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mike Cook recommended hiring Mark LaTurner as 8th grade Volleyball coach, Elayne Wade as MS Cheerleading sponsor and Tonya Burggraf as 8th grade Girls Basketball coach. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Mark LaTurner, Elayne Wade and Tonya Burggraf as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to hire Ramona Eldridge as HS para in the computer lab and Phyllis Abbott as HS Musical Director. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Ramona Eldridge and Phyllis Abbott as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented a home rule policy for the board to consider and vote on at the September meeting.
Dennis Burke reported on student drug testing services. Mr. Burke recommended the bid of 24/7 Drug Testing Service for the 2003-04 school year. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke for 24/7 Drug Testing Service for the 2003-04 school year as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented classified and administrative salaries for approval. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke for classified and administrative salaries for the 2003-04 school year as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented the classified handbook changes for approval. Terry Daniel made a motion to increase the cash in lieu of insurance benefit from $15 to $25. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to add 2 paraprofessional representatives to the classified/administrative sick leave pool committee. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0 with Chuck Sweeton abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Dennis Burke presented the longevity clause in the negotiated agreement for clarification. He will get with the BSTA negotiations team to come to an agreement on this clause.
Dennis Burke reported on the uniform study. He asked the board for permission to take this matter up with his newly formed classified advisory council. The board told Mr. Burke to proceed with that plan.
Dennis Burke reported on purchasing a bus and it was the consensus of the board to allow Mr. Burke to obtain bids to purchase a school bus.
Dennis Burke reminded the board of the planning session set for Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 8:30 am at the Café on the Route.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:41 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:51 p.m . Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting a student in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual to be discussed and that the board return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent, HS Principal and Vice Principal. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:52 p.m. . Enter executive session.
7:02 p.m. Resume regular session.
Wayne Stith informed the board that Senator DeWayne Umbarger would like to be on the agenda for the September meeting and Representative Doug Gatewood would be on the October agenda.
The budget hearing ended at 7:04 p.m. with no patrons present with questions on the budget.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the budget as printed for the 2003-04 school year. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
July 14, 2003
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, July 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Members present were: Wayne Stith, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns,
Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also
present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Bobby
Womack, Mike Cook, Larry Hiatt, Jeff Street, Steve Taylor, Teresa
Burks.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Jeff Street led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Vicki Bradley, Clerk of the Board of Education, administered the oath of office to newly elected board members, Chuck Sweeton, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Wren and Melanie Bingham.
Wayne Stith made a motion to elect DeAnne Binns as President of the Board for 2003-04. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0 with DeAnne Binns abstaining.
Kim Wilson made a motion to elect Melanie Bingham as Vice-President of the Board for 2003-04. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to elect Wayne Stith as governmental relations contact person for the board for 2003-04. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0 with Wayne Stith abstaining.
President DeAnne Binns appointed Chuck Wren as the chaplain for the board for 2003-04.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approved the annotated agenda adding supplemental contracts, emergency substitutes and resignation of supplemental duty. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated consent agenda adding Item X to rescind all board policies that were made during the 2002-03 school year, but not officially placed in the policy manual (copy attached.) Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke recommended that we publish the budget on July 31, 2003 and hold the budget hearing on August 11, 2003. The board gave him approval to proceed with that plan.
Dennis Burke presented milk and bread bids for consideration and recommended accepting the bid of Hiland Dairy for milk products and Sara Lee Baking Group for bread products for the 2003-04 school year (copy attached). Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke for milk and bread bids as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented the classified handbook for approval for the 2003-04 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to approve the classified handbook as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented resignations from Myra Dinger as HS Lab Aide, Tonya Burgraff as MS Volleyball Coach, and Kristy Jones as HS English Teacher. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignations of Myra Dinger, Tonya Burgraff and Kristy Jones as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Jamie Carlisle and Robert Womack. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:15 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.
Jamie Carlisle recommended hiring Susan Hurn for HS English for the 2003-04 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Susan Hurn for HS English for the 2003-04 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Michael Lake for HS Custodian. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Michael Lake for HS Custoidan. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a motion to hire Arthur Commons for JV Boys Basketball coach and Nick Cheney as Freshman Boys Basketball Coach for the 2003-04 school year. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Arthur Commons for JV Boys Basketball Coach and Nick Cheney as Freshman Boys Basketball Coach for the 2003-04 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle recommended hiring Tonya Burgraff as HS Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2003-04 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Tonya Burgraff as HS Asst. Volleyball Coach for the 2003-04 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented Casey Hollingsworth and Lynn Hartley for approval as emergency substitutes for the 2003-04 school year. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve Casey Hollingsworth and Lynn Hartley as emergency substitutes for the 03-04 school year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson reported on the special education inter-local board meeting she attended in June. The inter-local is seeking an insurance carrier for health insurance for its employees for the 03-04 school year.
Dennis Burke reported on summer projects in the district. Mr. Burke asked Steve Taylor to give a brief report on the Jump-Start summer school program at Lincoln School. Mr. Burke reported that the district audit will be during the week of July 21, 2003, that the BSTA ratified the negotiatied agreement and presented the board with a couple of options for the proposed budget for 2003-04. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to publish Option B for the 03-04 budget that was proposed by Supt. Dennis Burke. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
The board set the date of Saturday, August 16, 03 to hold a long-range planning session and board evaluations. The time and place will be announced later. The board also discussed uniforms for classified staff.
Mike Cook asked the board for permission to make an offer of employment for a Middle School Volleyball Coaching position and Middle School Cheerleading, with approval to be granted at the August 11, 2003 board meeting. Wayne Stith made a motion to authorize Mike Cook and Dennis Burke to make an offer of employment for MS Volleyball and MS Cheerleading, with board approval to be granted at the August 11, 2003 board meeting. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:19 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
