2004-2005 School Year Board Minutes
July 12,
2004
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2004 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne
Stith, Melanie Bingham DeAnne Binns, Kim Wilson, Terry Daniel,
Chuck Sweeton and Chuck Wren (6:45 p.m.) Also present were: Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Robert Womack, Tony Coble, Mike Cook, Larry
Cannon, Glenn Crotts and Rev. Jeffrey Street of First Baptist
Church.
At the request of outgoing Board President, DeAnne Binns, Vicki
Bradley, board clerk, conducted the meeting until the election of
officers.
The meeting was called to order by board clerk, Vicki Bradley at
6:00 p.m. She led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev.
Street led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding
approval of emergency substitute teacher under new business, item
h, and removing item t from the consent agenda. Melanie Bingham
seconded. Carried 6-0.
The floor was opened for nominations for board president. DeAnne
Binns was nominated for president. Chuck Sweeton made a motion that
nominations cease and DeAnne Binns be elected board president by
acclamation. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 5-0 with DeAnne Binns
abstaining.
Clerk Bradley then turned the meeting over to President DeAnne
Binns.
The floor was opened for nominations for vice-president of the
board.
Melanie Bingham was nominated as Vice-President. Terry Daniel made
a motion that nominations cease and Melanie Bingham be elected
Vice-President by acclamation. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0
with Melanie Bingham abstaining.
The floor was opened for electing a Governmental Relations contact.
Wayne Stith was nominated. Kim Wilson made a motion that
nominations cease and Wayne Stith be elected as Governmental
Relations contact by acclamation. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried
5-0 with Wayne Stith abstaining.
The board discussed the consent agenda (copy attached.) Kim Wilson
made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed, with the
exception of removing Item T, from the agenda. Wayne Stith
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to set the date for publication of
the budget on July 23, 2004 and the budget hearing to be held on
August 9, 2004. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke presented bread and milk bids for consideration. Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the bread bid of Interstate Brands
of Springfield, MO and the milk bid of Joshua’s Distributing of
Joplin, MO as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board discussed the possibility of sharing in-school suspension
with USD#404 in Riverton, KS. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow
Supt. Burke to pursue this idea. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried
6-0.
Vicki Bradley presented the Food Service Program Agreement for
approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the Food Service
Program Agreement for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve classified and administrative
salaries as recommended by Supt. Burke. Kim Wilson seconded.
Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to allow Supt. Burke to seek bids for
the sale of a 1983 bus. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve Debbie Nichols as instructor
for a summer program for middle school students being funded
entirely by the Abernathy Trust. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried
6-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve Val Carlisle as emergency
substitute teacher for the 2004-05 school year. Wayne Stith
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to table approval of the negotiated
agreement for 2004-05 due to the BSTA not obtaining a formal vote
to ratify the agreement prior to the board meeting date, and that
this item be placed on the August 9, 2004 agenda. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on a leadership conference she attended in
Colby.
Dennis Burke reported on facility assessment, closing out of the 04
budget and the district audit which is currently being
conducted.
Mike Cook and Robert Womack reported on their respective summer
school programs.
Glen Crotts, HS Athletic Director made a proposal for cross country
track. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to begin a cross country track
program at BHS in the fall of 2004. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
6-0.
Chuck Wren arrived and was present for the remainder of the
meeting. 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 5 minute period of
time. This executive session shall include the board,
Superintendent and Mike Cook. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
7-0.
6:46 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:51 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried
7-0.
6:54 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley/DeAnne Binns Clerk/Board of Education President/Board
of Education
July 22, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a special meeting on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at
12:00 noon in the Middle School board office. Members present were:
Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and
Chuck Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke and Vicki
Bradley.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m stating the purpose of the
special meeting was to formally pass a resolution to sell the
building trades home.
The board signed the waiver of
written notice as required by law.
Chuck Wren made a motion to pass
a resolution to sell the property at 538 East State Line Road at a
price of $95,000.00. Melanie Bingham seconded.
Carried 5-0.
12:13 p.m. Meeting adjourned
with no further business.
Vicki Bradley / DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
August 9, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, August 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck
Sweeton, and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki
Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor,
Marilyn Gilmore, Roger McKinney and Mike Cook.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mike Cook 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 an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel,
approval of agreement for crossing guards, and approval of
agreement for joint in-school suspension. Chuck Sweeton seconded.
Carried 4-0.
The board opened the floor for the budget hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda which
included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of
7-12-04 and 7-22-04. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for
2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.
DeAnne Binns opened the bid for the bus. Only one bid was received
and that bid was from John Marmon in the amount of $700.00. Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the bid of John Marmon in the
amount of $700.00 Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.
No bids were received on the 1980 Ford truck. Chuck Sweeton made a
motion to allow the Superintendent to advertise the truck for sale.
Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.
Terry Daniel 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 Marilyn Gilmore.
6:12 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:22 p.m. Resume regular session.
Marilyn Gilmore made a recommendation to hire Sherri Bottero for a
6 1/2 hr. cook position for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Marilyn Gilmore to hire Sherri Bottero
for a 6 1/2 hr. cook position for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham
seconded. Carried 4-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Arthur Commons as
cross-country track coach for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Arthur
Commons as cross-country track coach for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 4-0.
The board set a tentative date for a planning retreat for September
20, 2004.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to enter into a joint agreement
with the City of Baxter Springs to hire two crossing guards at a
cost of $3600.00 each, with the school district paying for one
guard and the city paying for the other. Both guards would be hired
by the City of Baxter Springs and the City would bill the district
for one salary. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Dennis Burke to enter into the joint agreement
with the City of Baxter for crossing guards. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 4-0.
Dennis Burke recommended entering into an agreement with USD#404
for in-school suspension for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham made a motion
to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to enter into an
agreement with USD#404 for in-school suspension for 04-05. Chuck
Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
Dennis Burke presented the board with preliminary figures on the
Middle School restrooms and HS football concession stand
remodel.
Dennis Burke discussed with the board the possibility of a
cooperative agreement with USD#404 for a co-ed soccer program. The
board directed Mr. Burke to gather more information for further
discussion.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring a part-time grounds keeper. Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to approve the position of a part-time
grounds keeper. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.
Jamie Carlisle reported on MAYB Basketball. He stated that a
stipend of $100 was given from the Chanute coach and $250.00 given
from Mr. And Mrs. Jamie Carlisle to Baxter High School from the
ticket sales. There were three teams from Baxter that participated
at no cost to the teams since our school was the site for the
tournament. He reported that nineteen teams participated in the
tournament.
The budget hearing ended with no patrons being present to protest
the budget. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the budget for
2004-05 as printed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.
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 10 minute
period of time. This executive session shall include the board and
Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
7:14 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:24 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded.
Carried 4-0.
7:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley Board of Education Clerk
DeAnne Binns Board of Education President
September 13, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, September 13, 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, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Ross
Davis, Rev. Whitley and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Rev. Whitley led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance
and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which
included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of
8-9-04. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Wren arrived and was present for all further action.
Ross Davis gave a district technology update. He explained the
Powerschool Program and the parental access available from homes.
Parents with computers at home can access everything from district
activities, to students grades and lunch accounts. The board
commended him on the great job he’s doing.
DeAnne Binns presented the building site councils for approval with
additional members to be added at a later date. Kim Wilson made a
motion to approve the site councils for each building with
additional members to be added at a later date. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Clark Hall as a
part-time grounds keeper. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Clark
Hall as a part-time grounds keeper. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
7-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the KASB Region 3 Fall Meeting to be held
October 14, 2004 at Southeast High School. She encouraged all
members who could to attend.
The board set the date of Tuesday, September 21, 2004 as the
planning retreat to determine the feasibility of proposed
renovations within the district. The retreat will be at 6:00 p.m.
in the middle school board room.
Dennis Burke recommended the approval of district transportation
guidelines which will be made available to parents who have
students riding buses within the district. Wayne Stith made a
motion to approve the transportation guidelines as presented. Terry
Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke informed the board on current enrollment figures and
comparisons from the 03-04 year. Currently the district is down 23
students.
Steve Taylor reported on changes made at Lincoln Elementary due to
the full day kindergarten classes and congratulated Alma Cook on
winning Kansas Teacher of The Year Region 2.
Chuck Wren inquired on the expansion of the shop area at the high
school. This expansion will be addressed at the planning retreat on
September 21.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
7-0.
6:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Jo Ann Thomasson DeAnne Binns
Acting Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of
Education
October 11, 2004
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, October 11, 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, Robert Womack,
Steve Taylor, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Larry Cannon, Anne Taylor,
Roger McKinney, Ed Klock, Allen Milbrat, Rev. Dallas Evans and
Aaron Murphy.
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 adopt the annotated agenda adding
resignations and track renovation. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
7-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which
included payment of bills, approval of the treasurer’s report and
approval of the minutes of 9-13-04. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
7-0.
Anne Taylor, HS Counselor reported on the various activities she
has been conducting since school began. Future plans include
administering the ASVAB test, and the Plan test for 10th grade
students. The board commended Anne on the job she is doing at the
high school.
Ed Klock and Allen Milbrat of PBA Architects of Wichita, KS
presented a report on the physical condition of the four school
buildings. This report was the result of structural engineers,
landscape architects and other professionals doing an analysis
study of the existing facilities. The board will take this report
under consideration.
The board took a break from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Chuck Wren left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. and was not present for
the remainder of the meeting.
7:45 p.m. Meeting resumed.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to approve Todd Wright as a site
council member for Lincoln School and Tracy Rowe and Norma Qualls
as site council members for HS. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke for site council members
Todd Wright, Norma Qualls and Tracy Rowe. Wayne Stith seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke presented resignations from Mieann Wren as library
para-professional at Central School and Nick Cheney as HS track and
basketball coach. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the
resignations of Mieann Wren and Nick Cheney as presented, with
regrets. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke asked the board for permission to seek bids for track
renovation at Baxter High School. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
allow Dennis Burke to seek bids for track renovation. Kim Wilson
seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the KASB Leadership Academy she has been
attending and the upcoming KASB Region 3 meeting to be held at
Southeast High School.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President, Board of Education
November 8,
2004
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on November 8, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Middle School board room. Members present were: DeAnne
Binns, Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and
Melanie Bingham. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley,
Jamie Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Tony
Simmons, Marcia Coffey, Kevin Bland, Kami Cook, Rev. Todd Wright
and Mary Ransome.
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. Todd Wright of Bethel
Community Church, led the board and guests in a word of
prayer.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adopt the annotated agenda adding a resignation under Item IX and
an executive session as Item XII. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried
6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills,
treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of October 11, 2004.
Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jamie Carlisle reported on
recent awards that Baxter Springs High School has received. Baxter
High School received Standard of Excellence in Mathematics. Baxter
High School will receive a Challenger Award on Wednesday in
Goddard, KS. To receive this award, Baxter Springs High School was
in the top 6% of the schools in the State. Jamie Carlisle was also
named the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals,
Principal of the Year for Region 2. The board congratulated Jamie
Carlisle on this distinct honor.
Baxter Springs High School has
received the prestigious award of being named a Blue Ribbon School
for the State of Kansas. BHS is the only High School in the State
of Kansas to be nominated and this nomination is awarded by the
Kansas State Department of Education. This will allow BHS to
proceed on at the National Level. The awards will be presented at
the National Level in the summer of 2005. The board of education
expressed their pride and appreciation for the entire districts
hard work in helping BHS to achieve this prestigious award. It was
expressed how it takes the entire staff K-12 working together to
make such an event possible.
Kami Cook, Marcia Coffey and
student teacher, Kevin Bland presented to the board on their
“Everyday Math” series and what they were doing at the 3rd grade
level to help students achieve in math. They thanked Mr. Womack for
providing the leadership to help them be energetic and enthusiastic
in teaching their students. The board expressed their appreciation
to the staff for a job well done.
Tony Simmons, principal of
Cornerstone, gave a presentation on Cornerstone school for 2004-05.
Baxter Springs currently has six students enrolled in Cornerstone.
He noted that 140 students have graduated from Cornerstone since
its inception eleven years ago, and that these students would have
been drop-outs if it had not been for the vision of the Cherokee
County school districts who made Cornerstone available to these
student in order to help them succeed.
Dennis Burke asked the board for
permission to proceed to seek bids on a surplus malt machine at the
High School. Melanie Bingham made a motion to allow Dennis Burke to
seek bids to sell the surplus malt machine as requested. Chuck Wren
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke requested
permission to seek bids to purchase a new suburban to be used for
student transporation. Kim Wilson made a motion to allow Mr. Burke
to seek bids to purchase a new suburban as requested. Terry Daniel
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke recommended Brett
Bough for HS Assistant Basketball coach for 2004-05. Chuck Wren
made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire
Brett Bough as a Rule 10 coach for HS Assistant Basketball for
2004-05. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring
Angela Conley as Head Track Coach for BHS for 2004-05. Kim Wilson
made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire
Angela Conley as head track coach for BHS for 2004-05. Chuck Wren
seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a
resignation from Michele Jones in the food service department.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the resignation of Michele
Jones with regrets. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on a
leadership meeting she attended in Dodge City recently.
Dennis Burke reported that six
districts in the state will be audited to see if districts are
doing all they can to save money in these tough economic times. The
state will notify those districts in the near future.
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 executive
session shall include the board and superintendent. Melanie Bingham
seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:55 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:05 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 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 6-0.7:09 pm. Enter executive session.
7:19 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
enter into executive session in order 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, superintendent and Mary Ransome. Chuck
Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:20 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:30 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:32 p.m. Meeting
adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
December 13,
2004
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 13, 2004 at
6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were:
Kim Wilson, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, Melanie
Bingham, Wayne Stith and DeAnne Binns. Also present were: Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Glenn Crotts, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook,
Steve Taylor and Rev. Dallas Satterfield.
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 Rev. Dallas Satterfield led
the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
adopt the agenda as printed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried
7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
approve the consent agenda as printed which included approval of
the bills, treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of
November 8, 2004.
Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
7-0.
Dennis Burke presented bids for
consideration for a 2005 suburban and for track
renovation.
Bids received for the suburban
were as follows:
Don Hattan Chevrolet – Wichita
$27,500
Crossroads Chevrolet – Joplin
$28,933
Dennis Burke recommended
accepting the low bid of Don Hattan Chevrolet. Kim Wilson made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to purchase a
2005 Chevrolet Suburban from Don Hattan Chevrolet in Wichita for
$27,500 as per bid.
Melanie Bingham seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Bids received for track
renovation were as follows:
Bright & Company – Girard,
KS
Base Bid: $66,721
Alternate Bid:
$44,841
Track Renovations &
Coatings, Inc – Uniontown, KS
Base Bid: $59,490
Alternate bid:
$39,858
Dennis Burke recommended
accepting the low alternate bid of Track Renovations &
Coatings. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Dennis Burke to accept the low alternate bid of Track Renovations
& Coatings for $39,858 as per bid. Terry Daniel seconded.
Carried 7-0.
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 15 minute period of time. This executive
session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators
as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:10 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:25 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 15 minute period of time. This executive
session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators
as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:25 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:40 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 10 minute period of time. This executive
session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators
as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:40 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:50 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Mike Cook made a recommendation
to re-hire all Middle School football and volleyball head coaches
for 2005-06. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Mike Cook to re-hire all MS football and
volleyball head coaches for 2005-06. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried
7-0.
Glenn Crotts made a
recommendation to re-hire all fall sport head coaches for Baxter
High School for 2005-06. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept
the recommendation of Glenn Crotts to re-hire all fall sport head
coaches for BHS for 2005-06. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-1 with
Chuck Sweeton abstaining.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:55 p.m. Meeting
adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
January 10, 2005
The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on
Monday, January 10, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton,
Terry Daniel, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns. Also present were:
Dennis Burke, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, Larry
Cannon, Robert Womack, and Renee Brumback.
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
in a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of C
under item 6, resignations. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried
6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda as
printed, which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and
approval of the minutes of December 13, 2004. Melanie Bingham
seconded. Carried 6-0.
A presentation was made by Renee Brumback with the Spring Valley
Regional Center for Youth.
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 6-0.
6:21 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:41 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend Mr. Burke’s contract for an
additional year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mike Cook made a recommendation to hire Artie Roberts as intramural
boys basketball coach. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Artie Roberts as boys
intramural coach. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Steve Taylor made a recommendation to hire Trish Hull as four year
old at risk paraprofessional. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept
the recommendation of Steve Taylor to hire Trish Hull as four year
old at risk paraprofessional. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Artie Roberts for
assistant baseball coach. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the
resignation of Artie Roberts with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded.
Carried 6-0.
The board set a special board meeting for January 24, 2005, at 6:00
p.m.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0
7:02 p.m. meeting adjourned.
February 7,
2005
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a special meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were:
Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry
Daniel and Wayne Stith. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki
Bradley, Mike Cook, Aaron Murphy of Crossland Construction, Ed
Klock and Allen Milbrat of PBA Architects.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and
guests in a word of prayer and the flag salute.
Members present signed the
waiver of written notice as required by law.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approve the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
6-0.
Wayne Stith 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, Superintendent and Mike Cook. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
6:02 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:07 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Dennis Burke introduced Ed Klock
and Allen Milbrat of PBA Architects of Wichita, KS. The board and
the architects held a lengthy discussion concerning the building
report that the architects had previously presented at the October
2004 meeting.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adjourn. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:41 p.m. Meeting
adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education
February 14, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, February 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and Wayne Stith. Also present were:
Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Roger McKinney, Jennie Belle Allen,
Clark Hall, Beth Powell, Jeff Street, Steve Taylor, Sam Ames,
Rhonda Ames, Stephanie Lewis, Robert Womack, Caleb Williamson, Cody
Garvin, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook and Larry Cannon.
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 of 1st Baptist Church led the board and guests in
a board of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda
adding resignations under Item XI and an executive session to
discuss a student matter under Item IX. 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 approval of
minutes from January 10 and February 7, 2005. Wayne Stith seconded.
Carried 6-0.
Clark Hall gave a report on the grounds and landscaping. He went
over accomplishments that have been done during the past year and
future needs. He asked for the purchase of a reel mower at
$5,500.00. Chuck Wren made a motion to approve the purchase of a
reel mower at $5,500 as requested. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
Jennie Bell Allen reported on the HOSTS program at Central School.
The board commended Ms. Allen on a job well done in this
program.
Cody Garvin, Senior Class President, presented an itinerary for the
Senior Trip to San Antonio, TX May 6-May 8, 2005. He requested
permission for the approval of the trip and for the board to
provide a pizza party and transportation for the class to the Tulsa
airport and back. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the request
for the Senior Trip as presented and to provide a pizza party and
transportation to and from the airport as requested. Melanie
Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke presented the 2005-06 school calendar for approval.
Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the school calendar for 05-06
as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to
discuss matters affecting a student and 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, Superintendent and
administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:03 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 and
Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Melanie Bingham, Vice-President read a resignation from Brett
Hartley as High School Assistant Baseball Coach, and a resignation
from Karen Krokroskia as teacher. Chuck Wren made a motion to
accept the resignations of Brett Hartley and Karen Krokroskia with
regrets. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke recommended extending the contracts of all principals
through the 2006-07 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to extend the contracts
of all principals through the 2006-07 school year. Terry Daniel
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Shelly Grimes and Kyle
Crotts as HS Assistant Track Coaches and to hire Bert Kellum as
HS/MS Assistant Track Coach for the 2004-05 school year. Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to
hire Kyle Crotts, Shelly Grimes and Bert Kellum as presented. Chuck
Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Lynn Hartley and Jim
Grimes as HS Assistant Baseball Coaches with the salary being split
equally between the two. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Lynn Hartley and Jim Grimes for
HS Assistant baseball coaches as presented. Chuck Wren seconded.
Carried 6-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to table the audit report until the
March meeting. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried
6-0.
7:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
March 14, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, March 14, 2005 in the Middle School board room. Members
present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck
Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Chuck Wren (6:07 p.m.)
Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon,
Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Jamie Carlisle, Ross Davis, Beth
Powell, Douglas Stuckey, Jeff Adams, Missy Swob, Barbara Hall,
Lindsay Edmondson and Tim Locke.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Jeff Adams of Riverton Friends Church 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.
Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Wren arrived and was present for the remainder of the
meeting.
Lindsay Edmondson presented a request for $6,000 to purchase
playground equipment for Lincoln School. These funds would go with
the funds that the PTO has raised towards this project. Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to approve $6000 for playground equipment at
Lincoln School as requested. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
Dennis Burke presented a request to contract with Greenbush for VE2
assistance. Chuck Wren made a motion to allow Mr. Burke to enter
into a contractual agreement with Greenbush for VE2 Assistance.
Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Ross Davis, Jamie Carlisle and several high school students
presented a video presentation on the One to One Initiative.
Administration will seek further funding sources and the board took
the request under advisement.
Administrators presented handbook changes for consideration. Kim
Wilson made a motion to approve the changes for Central Schools
handbook which included changing the location of ALC and deleting
Saturday School. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve Lincoln School handbook
changes as presented, which included the head lice policy. Chuck
Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
The High School did not have any changes for their handbook.
Mike Cook presented several changes he would like to make to the
Middle School handbook. After much discussion was held regarding
the discipline grid and ALC, Melanie Bingham made a motion to table
the approval of the Middle School handbook until the April meeting.
Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board took a break.
7:42 p.m. Break begins.
7:58 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 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. Melanie Bingham
seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:58 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:18 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 that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute
period of time. This executive session shall include the board,
Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded.
Carried 6-0.
8:19 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:34 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to re-hire all certified staff for
2005-06. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
President DeAnne Binns set a special board meeting for April 4,
2005 at 6:00 in the Middle School auditorium.
Dennis Burke presented a legislative update on school finance to
the board.
President DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Marion Seat as
Title I teacher. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the
resignation of Marion Seat with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded.
Carried 6-0.
The district administrators gave an update on testing in their
respective buildings.
The board wanted to formally congratulate the Baxter High School
Girls Basketball team and coaches on winning sub-state and
advancing to the State Tournament. The board is very proud of the
team and coaches.
President Binns reminded the board of the political forum which is
sponsored by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce on March 29,
2005 at the Community Building.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:55 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
April 11, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 6:00
pm 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,
Marilyn Gilmore, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Alma Cook, Jamie
Carlisle, Mike Cook, Rev. Frank McGahey of First Presbyterian
Church 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 flag salute. Rev. McGahey led the board and guests in
a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approve the annotated agenda adding an easement request and a gift
under Superintendent’s reports. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried
6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills,
treasurer’s report and minutes of March 14, 2005 and April 4, 2005
meetings. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Alma Cook gave a presentation on
her Kansas Teacher of the Year experiences.
Marilyn Gilmore gave a
presentation on the recent School Meal Initiative Review. She
complimented the entire Food Service staff on their hard work in
helping to improve the Food Service program in Baxter
Springs.
Dennis Burke presented the
Middle School handbook for approval. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
approve the Middle School handbook for approval for 2005-06.
Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a
resignation from Wayne Stith as board member due to him accepting
employment that prohibits him to remain as a board member. Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the resignation of Wayne Stith, with
regrets. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the
upcoming Region 3 New Board member workshop to be held in Iola.
Newly elected board member Joseph Skye plans to attend.
Dennis Burke reported on a
request from the City of Baxter Springs for an easement to place a
water line on the High School property. Chuck Sweeton made a motion
to allow the City of Baxter Springs the easement to place a
waterline on the high school property as requested. Terry Daniel
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke presented a gift of
land located at 425 Lincoln Street, donated by Helen Weir to be
used by the building trades class to build a residence on, with the
stipulation that if a home is not built within five years, the
property reverts back to Mrs. Weir. Kim Wilson made a motion to
accept the gift of land at 425 Lincoln as presented. Melanie
Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
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
30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the
board, superintendent, administrator’s as needed, the student and
parents. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:58 p.m. Enter executive
session
7:28 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Kim Wilson 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, superintendent, administrator’s as needed, the student and
parents. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:28 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:33 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Chuck Sweeton 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, superintendent, and administrator’s as needed. Terry Daniel
seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:33 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:38 p.m. Resume regular
session
Chuck Sweeton 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, superintendent, and administrator’s as needed. Melanie
Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:39 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:49 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:50 p.m. Meeting
adjourned.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of
Education
President/Board of
Education
May 02, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a special meeting on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim
Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, and Terry
Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Mike Cook,
Robert Womack, and Steve Taylor.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
adopt the agenda as printed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried
5-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
enter into executive session in order to discuss personnel matters
of non-elected personnel 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.
Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:06 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:36 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Steve Taylor made a
recommendation to hire Terry Womack as at-risk four year old
pre-school teacher for 2005-06. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Steve Taylor to hire Terry Womack as
at-risk four year old pre-school teacher for 2005-06. Kim Wilson
seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
enter into executive session in order to discuss personnel matters
of non-elected personnel 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.
Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:38 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:08 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
enter into executive session in order to discuss personnel matters
of non-elected personnel 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 Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:09 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:14 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Robert Womack made a
recommendation to hire Kim Hall as fourth grade teacher for
2005-06. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation
of Robert Womack to hire Kim Hall as fourth grade teacher for
2005-06. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:15
p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of
Education
President/Board of
Education
May 9, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim
Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, and Chuck
Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Mike Cook,
Steve Taylor, Jamie Carlisle and Joseph Skye.
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 prayer.
In order to fill the board
position vacated by Wayne Stith, the board took applications for
this position so that an appointment could be made to fill the
position. The only application received was from newly elected
member Joseph Skye who’s term will become effective July 1, 2005.
The consensus of the board was to have Joseph Skye fill the vacancy
of Wayne Stith until July 1, 2005.
Vicki Bradley, Clerk of the
board of education, administered the oath of office to Joseph Skye
and he took his place at the board of education table, and was
present for all further voting.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approved the annotated agenda deleting Item VI. Kim Wilson
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills,
treasurer’s report and approval of minutes of April 11, 2005 and
May 2, 2005 meetings. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried
6-0.
Dennis Burke reported to the
board that a resolution to sell the building trades home needs to
be made, but asked the board to table this item until we had
received a firm offer on the home. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
table the resolution to dispose of building trades home until a
firm offer had been made. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried
6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
approve the summer school program as presented. Chuck Wren
seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a
resignation from Don Karnes as teacher. Melanie Bingham made a
motion to accept the resignation of Don Karnes as teacher, with
regrets. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to
enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of
nonelected personnel and a student matter 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 of
time. This executive session shall include the board,
Superintendent and administrators as needed. Joseph Skye seconded.
Carried 6-0.
6:12 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:42 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of
nonelected personnel and a student matter 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 10 minute period of
time. This executive session shall include the board,
Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded.
Carried 6-0.
6:43 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:53 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non
elected personnel and a student matter 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 10 minute period of
time. This executive session shall include the board,
Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:54 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:04 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Mike Cook recommended that all
Middle School head coaches for winter sports be rehired for
2005-06. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Mike Cook to rehire all head coaches for Middle School for 2005-06.
Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation that all
High School head coaches for winter sports be rehired for 2005-06.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie
Carlisle to rehire all head coaches for High School for 2005-06.
Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
President DeAnne Binns asked the
board to search their calendars to come up with a date that the
board could have a work session in June.
Dennis Burke reported on the
students in the old Spring Valley facility. There are currently two
students there and we are in the process of working on an education
plan for these students.
The administrators reported on various
activities in their buildings.
Kim Wilson made a motion to
adjourn and for the board to tour the building trades home if they
wished. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:09
p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of
Education
President/Board of
Education
District : School Board
June 13, 2005
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 13, 2005 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members peresent were: Joseph
Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton,
Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki
Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Steve Taylor and Tim Locke.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and
guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adopt the annotated agenda adding a resignation under Item VII. Kim
Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approve the consent agenda as printed which included approval of
the bills, treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of May 9,
2005 meeting. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns reported that she
had attended the recent end of school program at Central School,
and wanted to commend Mary Beth Smith for a job well done. She was
excited to see that education across the curriculum was being
taught to students through music. She commented on how Mary Beth
taught them about nutrition, drug awareness and many other aspects
through music.
Superintendent Dennis Burke
reported on the Supreme Court ruling on school finance and that we
are waiting on the legislative session to reconvene on June 22
before we will know how much state aid we will end up with for this
fiscal year. He also reported that the high school would like to
increase the number of days that seniors are allowed for college
visits from one day to two days. This request will formally be
presented to the board through the High School handbook.
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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall
include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.
Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:10 p.m. Enter executive
session.
6:40 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Chuck Sweeton 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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall
include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.
Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:40 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:00 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Joseph Skye 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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall
include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.
Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:00 p.m. Enter executive
session.
7:15 p.m. Resume regular
session.
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 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall
include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.
Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:16 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:26 p.m. Resume regular
session.
Melanie Bingham and Chuck
Sweeton agreed to serve on the board negotiations team.
Dennis Burke recommended all
classified employees be re-hired for the 2005-06 school year. Kim
Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to re-hire all classified employees for the 2005-06 school year.
Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle recommended
hiring Corey Perry as secondary physical education instructor for
2005-06. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Jamie Carlisle to hire Corey Perry as secondary physical education
instructor for 2005-06. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried
7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a
resignation from Michelle Bottorff as Junior Class co-sponsor. Kim
Wilson made a motion to accept the resignation of Michell Bottorff
as Junior Class co-sponsor, with regrets. Melanie Bingham seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke made a
recommendation to re-hire all head coaches for spring sports for
Baxter Middle School for the 2005-06 school year. Melanie Bingham
made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to
re-hire all head coaches for spring sports for Baxter Middle School
for the 2005-06 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried
7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a
recommendation to re-hire Scott Madden as head softball coach for
Baxter High School for 2005-06. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to re-hire Scott Madden
as head softball coach for BHS for the 2005-06 school year. Joseph
Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a
recommendation to rehire Angela Conley as head trac coach for
Baxter High School for 2005-06. Terry Daniel made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to rehire Angela Conley
as head track coach for BHS for 2005-06. Melanie Bingham seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a
recommendation to rehire Glenn Crotts as head golf coach for Baxter
High School for 2005-06. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to rehire Glenn Crotts as head
golf coach for BHS for 2005-06. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried
7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a
recommendation to rehire Don Karnes as head baseball coach for
Baxter High School for 2005-06. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to rehire Don Karnes as
head baseball coach for BHS for 2005-06. Chuck Sweeton seconded.
Motion failed 4-3 with Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Chuck Wren and
Terry Daniel voting nay.
The board set a tentative date of June 25, 2005
to have a planning meeting at Café on the Route at 8:30
a.m.
Chuck Wren made a motion to
adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:37 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of
Education
President/Board of Education
