2005-2006 School Year Board Minutes

July 11, 2005

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck Wren and Joseph Skye.

Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Larry Cannon, Tim Locke, Vicki O’Neal, Larry O’Neal, Bobbie Wood, Jared Helms, Jerri Helms, Mickey Helms, Barbara Howey, Lawana Binns, Joe DeVillers, Alice DeVillers, Tony Murray, Michelle Grimes, Jimmy Grimes, Walter Sikes, Barbara Sikes, Cathy Parsons, Justin Kemp, Katie Kemp, Brenda Locke, Matt Page, John Larson, Linda Leonhard, Gene Leonhard, Mary Beth Smith, Kathryn Aupperle, Bruce Smith, Trueman Smith, Leon Aupperle, Billy Qualls, Atrio Namelo, Bob Weaver, Rachel Hartley, Brett Davis, Barbara Hall, Jim Hall, Cassie Weaver, June Weaver, Janet Williamson, Richard Williamson, Caleb Williamson, Amanda Williamson, Scott Binns, Jeffrey Street, Ida Reddy Bud Johnson, Bill Davis, Deb Davis, Buzz Busch, Leslie Busch, Summer Kemp, Ryan Kemp, Shirley Larson, Bill Whipkey, Carolyn Whipkey, Debbie Page, John Gregory, Cassie Richards, Holly Hoffman, Bryce Cullers, Wayne Stith, Amber Weaver, Greg Kissel, Betty Karnes, Lou Johnson, Laura Kemp, Cassandra Goade Bray, Jennifer Burton, Kyle Crotts and Roger McKinney.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Vicki Bradley, Clerk of the Board of Education.

Vicki Bradley led the board and guests in the flag salute and Angie Brasfield of the Nazarene Church led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Vicki Bradley, Clerk, then administered the oath of office to Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson and Terry Daniel, who were elected to new four year terms of office.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda adding a resignation under Item X (b). DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Vicki Bradley opened the floor for nominations for the office of President of the Board of Education. Chuck Sweeton nominated DeAnne Binns. No other nominations were received. Kim Wilson made a motion to elect DeAnne Binns as President of the Board for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-1, with DeAnne Binns abstaining.

Vicki Bradley then presented the gavel to President Binns who presided over the duration of the meeting.

President Binns opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education. Kim Wilson nominated Melanie Bingham. Chuck Sweeton made a motion that nominations cease and Melanie Bingham be elected by acclamation for the office of Vice-President of the Board of Education for 2005-06. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns opened the floor for nominations for Governmental Relations Contact for the Board of Education. Melanie Bingham made a motion to elect Joseph Skye as Governmental Relations Contact for 2005-06. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-l with Joseph Skye abstaining.

Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed. (copy attached) Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns introduced Cassandra Goade Bray, a former student at BHS who addressed the board as spokesperson of current and former students, on behalf of Don Karnes.

President Binns introduced Scott Binns, who addressed the board as spokesperson for parents and patrons on behalf of Don Karnes.

President Binns thanked Cassandra Bray and Scott Binns for addressing the board and thanked patrons for their attendance and support at this board meeting. The board will take their request under advisement and a decision will be made at the August board meeting.

President Binns then informed the crowd that the board would take a recess for 10 minutes and would reconvene in the Middle School board room for the remainder of the meeting.

6:17 p.m. Meeting recessed.
6:27 p.m. Meeting resumed.

President Binns called the meeting back into session.

President Binns then presented a plaque to Wayne Stith, former board member, in appreciation for his service of four years to the students and patrons of USD#508.

Dennis Burke presented a resolution to the board to grant him permission to dispose of the building trades home. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the resolution to allow Dennis Burke to dispose of the building trades home as requested. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

President DeAnne Binns reported to the board that the planning session needed to be rescheduled. A date of August 6, 2006 at 8:00 am at Café on the Route was set for the session. She also asked the board to notify Vicki Bradley or Dennis Burke in the near future if they planned on attending the 2006 NSBA Convention in New Orleans in April 2006 so that room reservations could be made as soon as possible.

Dennis Burke reported on the recent school finance bill and gave a budget update.

Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 16 minute period of time. This session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:44 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and 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. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:00 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:05 p.m. Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 2 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dennis Burke recommended re-hiring Roger Reynolds as MS Athletic Director for 2005-06 and Glenn Crotts as HS Athletic Director for 2005-06. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to re-hire Roger Reynolds and Glenn Crotts as athletic directors for 2005-06. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Art Roberts as bus driver to be effective July 31, 2005, as he wishes to retire. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Art Roberts, with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:12 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education

August 8, 2005

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 8, 2005 at 6:00 pm in the Middle School board office. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, Joseph Skye, and DeAnne Binns. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve Taylor, JoAnn Thomasson, Roger McKinney, Mike Cook, Larry Cannon, Tony Coble, Richard Williamson, Janet Williamson, Jerri Helms, Jarod Helms, Mickey Helms, Gene Leonhard, Jeff Karnes, Linda Leonhard, Betty Karnes, Elaine Clark, Keith Wilson, Joe DeVilliers, Alice DeVilliers, Bernie Bollinger, Joyce Bollinger, Tammy Jaeger, Mary Beth Smith, Trueman Smith, Kathryn Aupperle, Leon Aupperle, Preston Smith, Scott Binns, Amanda Williamson, Brenda Locke, Vicki O’Neal , LaWana Binns and a TV crew from KODE-12.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Keith Wilson led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding an executive session under Item XI for non-elected personnel, and to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and the minutes of the July 11, 2005 board meeting. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Scott Madden as head baseball coach for 2005-06. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Scott Madden as head baseball coach for 2005-06. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-1 with Chuck Sweeton abstaining.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Cindy Sutterby for a 6 hour cook position for 2005-06. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Cindy Sutterby for a 6 hour cook position for 2005-06. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Vicki Bradley, Clerk, presented GAAP waivers for 2004-05 and 2005-06 for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the GAAP waivers for 2004-05 and 2005-06 as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Vicki Bradley, Authorized Representative for Food Service, presented the Food Service Program Agreement for 2005-06 for approval. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the Food Service Program Agreement as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the board policy updates as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dennis Burke presented for approval a letter of commitment to PBA Architects of Wichita which will go through their final report to the board in February 2006. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the letter of commitment to PBA Architects of Wichita as requested. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to table the issue of leasing copiers until the September meeting. During the discussion on this matter, Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve leasing of the copiers with the payment option to be finalized in September. President Binns recognized the motion to table was still on the floor and asked for a second to the motion. Kim Wilson seconded the motion to table the issue of leasing copiers until the September meeting. Carried 6-0. Chuck Sweeton then rescinded his motion to proceed with leasing the copiers.

Kim Wilson made a motion to set a special meeting date of August 29, 2005 at 6:00 pm in the Middle School board room for the purpose of conducting the budget hearing and a planning session for the board of education. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns asked the board to inform the Clerk or the Superintendent if they were planning on attending the NSBA Convention in New Orleans.

President Binns asked the board to consider placing an emphasis on academics on each board agenda and for ideas on this matter. She asked the board to give her their input at the planning session on the 29th.

Superintendent Dennis Burke reported that the annual back to school dinner will be held on Thursday, August 25 at 5:00 pm at BHS, followed by a volleyball and football scrimmage. He also reported on an offer from the city for four lots where the former hospital was located, to build our building trades homes upon. The lots would be at a cost of $4,000 each contingent upon the sale of the homes. The consensus of the board was to allow the Superintendent to proceed with this offer.

Superintendent Burke also reported on summer projects in the district and commended the grounds crew for a good job on the grounds at all facilities.

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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and Mike Cook. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:21 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:41 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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and Mike Cook. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:42 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:57 p.m. Resume regular session.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session 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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:01 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:21 p.m. Resume regular session.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
DeAnne Binns

September 12, 2005

The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 12, 2005 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 Joseph Skye (6:05 p.m.)

Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Jan McCandless, Ross Davis, Mike Cook, Ted Spence, Amanda Soucy, Laura Kauffman and Shannon McDonough.

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.

Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda removing Item IV. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of bills, treasurer's report and minutes of August 8, 2005 and August 29, 2005 meetings. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jan McCandless addressed the board to thank the students and faculty of USD#508 for their contribution of water to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The trucking firm she works for took water to the victims and the staff and students of USD#508 contributed to that effort.

Joseph Skye arrived and was present for all further voting.

Dennis Burke requested approval to re-open the books of FY05 to allow for a transfer to capital outlay to correct an accounting error per the district auditors request. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the reopening of the books for FY05 to allow this transfer as requested. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Ross Davis, district technology coordinator, made a presentation to the board on the one to one initiative. He reported that the district has received anonymous donation pledges of $225,000 for this project. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the administration to proceed with this project and then removed his motion due to discussion on personnel matters that pertained to this project to be discussed later in the meeting in executive session.

DeAnne Binns reported on the upcoming Region 3 meeting in Parsons and NSBA meeting which was to be held in New Orleans in April.

Dennis Burke reported on a shared SRO position with USD#499 and gave preliminary enrollment figures.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session 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. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:56 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:11 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kim Wilson made a motion for the board to take a 10 minute break. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:13 p.m. Break begins.
7:23 p.m. Break ends and regular session resumes.

Joseph Skye 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 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:23 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:08 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Kami Cook as HS Musical Director. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Kami Cook as HS Musical Director. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Lynn Hartley as HS Assistant Baseball Coach. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Lynn Hartley as HS Assistant Baseball coach. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Cory Perry as HS Head Softball Coach. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Cory Perry as HS Head Softball Coach. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Dorothy Ellsworth as technology assistant. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Dorothy Ellsworth as technology assistant. Terry Daniel seconded. Carreid 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Ryan Cannon as Middle School Intramural Weight coach. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Ryan Cannon as MS Intramural Weight Coach. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Stephanie Dewey as MS Assistant Track Coach and Ramona Eldridge as para-professional, Head Cheerleading Sponsor and Senior Class sponsor. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations of Stephanie Dewey and Ramona Eldridge with regrets. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the administration to proceed with the one to one initiative project. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

October 10, 2005

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2005 at 6:00 pm in the Middle School board room. Members present 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, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Angela Abbott, Gary Haddock, Angela Burrows, Courtney Buck, Linda Crotts, Cassie Carlson, Joanna Ellsworth, Laura Kaufman, Benn Kerr, Lisel Kroft, Matt McCandless, Stephanie Rarrick, Casey Rose, Amanda Williamson, Naccota VonMoss, Gary McCandless, Jan McCandless, Tracy Rowe, Kristi Rowe, Stacy Ellsworth, Dorothy Ellsworth, Tanya Carlson, Janet Williamson, Richard Williamson, Mark Kerr, Sonjia Kerr and Mike Kaufman.

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. Charles Thompson of the 1st Assembly of God Church led the board and guests in prayer.

Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda tabling Item VIII for the financing of technology purchase and adding the approval of the minutes of a special meeting on September 16, 2005 to the consent agenda. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer's report and minutesof the September 12, 2005 and September 16, 2005 meetings. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

The board has decided to set aside a portion of each board meeting to recognize academic achievement and began this with honoring nine KU Honor Students from Baxter Springs High School. Vice-President Melanie Bingham presented the following students with a certificate of achievement from the Board of Education: Cassie Carlson, Joanna Ellsworth, Laura Kaufman, Benn Kerr, Lisa Kroft, Matt McCandless, Stephanie Rarrick, Casey Rowe and Amanda Williamson. Ms. Bingham stated that special permission had to be granted from KU in order to recognize all nine out-standing students who are in the top 10% of their class and stated that the accomplishments of these students were phenomenal. The students will be honored in Parsons with a dinner hosted by KU.

The fifth grade teachers, Angela Abbott, Courtney Buck, Angela Burrows and Linda Crotts, along with student Naccota VonMoss gave a presentation on Technology Rich Classroom. Various demonstrations of power point presentations, IMovies and tests being taken via technology were given. All of this equipment and training was made possible from a technology grant that Central School received in the amount of $150,000. Also a news clip from KOAM-TV 7 was shown in which these classes were featured.

Douglas Stuckey, CPA presented the audit report for FY2005. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the audit report as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Gary Haddock, district testing coordinator, gave a presentation on state testing and reported that Baxter Springs made AYP last year. He reported that the State is changing the assessment tests this year and we will not know the results until October of next year.

President DeAnne Binns reported that the National School Boards Association convention has been relocated from New Orleans to Chicago. The Region 3 KASB meeting will be held in Parsons on Thursday, October 13, 2005.

President Binns also asked that compliments be extended to Baxter High School staff for the alumni dinner and homecoming festivities as it was a wonderful time. She also asked for compliments to be extended to School Nurse Peyton Kessler and the staff who worked to set up BODY WALK as it was a great educational experience.

Superintendent Dennis Burke reported on the Blue Ribbon ceremony to be held in Washington DC on November 10 and November 11, 2005. A news clip video was shown on the blue ribbon ceremony which was held at BHS and the 1:1 initiative. Mr. Burke also reported on final enrollment figures.

The board has set a special meeting date of October 17, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium to meet with PBA Architects and to tour the Middle School building.

Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to the board to consider moving the graduation date from May 21, 2006 to May 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to move the graduation date to Saturday May 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Terry Daniel seconded . Carried 7-0.

It was the consensus of the board to take a brief break.

7:20 p.m. Break began.
7:30 p.m. Meeting resumed.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session in order 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, Superintendent, administrators and clerk as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Due to a conflict of interest, Chuck Wren left the room for discussion concerning High School Cheerleading Sponsor and then re-entered the executive session for the remaining discussion.

8:02 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:22 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Carrie Oakes for HS library aide. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Carrie Oakes for HS library aide. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jamie Carlisle recommended hiring Tracy Painter for HS head cheerleading sponsor. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Tracy Painter as HS head cheerleading sponsor. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

The board set a negotiations meeting for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the Middle School board room.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:33 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

November 14, 2005

The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Melanie Bingham DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel, Joseph Skye and Kim Wilson. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Robert Womack, Ross Davis, Traci Bush, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, Mary Kirkpatrick and Jamie Carlisle.

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. Satterfield from the First Assembly of God Church led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding under Item IV (A) laptop usage contract. 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 October 10, 2005 and October 17, 2005 meetings. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Traci Bush reported on the Accelerated Reader Program at Central and Lincoln.

Dennis Burke presented a laptop usage contract for board approval. He informed the board that parent meetings were being held at the High School on November 14 and 15 to inform parents about the students' usage of the laptop computers and to answer any questions they may have. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the laptop usage contract as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick and Jamie Carlisle reported on the Blue Ribbon ceremony they attended in Washington DC last week. They presented the plaque and the flag that Baxter Springs High School received for this distinguished honor. They both expressed their appreciation to the board on behalf of all the staff members who attended the ceremony, for the opportunity for them to go to Washington to accept this prestigious award. Baxter Springs High School is one of thirty-three high schools in the nation to receive this award in 2005. Mr. Carlisle also expressed his appreciation to the Middle School, Central and Lincoln staff's for their hard work in preparing students for high school, for as he noted, this award could not have been achieved without collaboration of our entire district staff educating students. The board also expressed their pride and appreciation to all staff for this great accomplishment.

Dennis Burke invited the board to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Baxter High School to be held on Friday, November 18.

DeAnne Binns reported on the Task Force meetings that have been held recently and also asked that if anyone was going to attend NSBA Conference in Chicago, to inform the board clerk immediately as housing reservations open on November 15, 2005. She also reported that she, Chuck Sweeton and Kristi Ackerson went to Junction City, KS to receive a Challenge Award for Baxter High School while the team was in Washington DC. She expressed her pride and appreciation to the High School for receiving another distinguished award.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session in order to discuss negotiations and personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 30 minutes period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to take a 10 minute break before beginning the executive session. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:58 p.m. Begin break.
7:08 p.m. End break.
7:08 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:38 p.m. Resume regular session.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2005-06 as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve classified and administrative salaries for 2005-06 as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended Shelly Grimes as elementary library para-professional for Central and Lincoln. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Shelly Grimes as elementary library para-professional for Central and Lincoln. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Comments and concerns of the board included cell phone usage while employees were driving school vehicles.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:45 p.m.

Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

December 12, 2005

The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Tony Simmons, Jeff Adams, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Larry Cannon and Paige Kraft.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute. Jeff Adams of Riverton Friends Church, led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda adding a resignation, audit report and an executive session to discuss a student matter. Terry Daniel 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 November 14, 2005. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Paige Kraft and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:04 p.m. Enter executive session
6:19 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, Paige Kraft and administrators as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:21 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:31 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, Paige Kraft and administrators as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:31 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:41 p.m. Resume regular session.

Tony Simmons, Principal at Cornerstone School, presented a report on Cornerstone and the number of students that Baxter Springs has in the program currently.

Dennis Burke presented a report on the Kansas State Department of Education's recent audit.

DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Ena Smittle, High School Foreign Language Instructor, effective at the end of the 2005-06 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Ena Smittle with regrets. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 6:55 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

January 9, 2006

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2006 at the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Robert Womack, Jamie Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, Gene Leonhard, Linda Leonhard, Rev. Madelyn Baxter, Wayne Metcalf, Steve Dinger, Glenn Crotts and Homer Wilson.

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. Madelyn Baxter of Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding a report on prom, honoring athletes and an executive session to discuss negotiations. Joseph Skye 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 minutes of December 12th meeting. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

Vice-President Melanie Bingham presented a certificate to President DeAnne Binns for completing the KASB Boardsmanship Academy.

DeAnne Binns presented bids for refuse removal. Bids received were as follows:
Allied Waste Services - $370.00 per month
Dual County Sanitation - $380.00 per month

Dennis Burke recommended accepting the low bid of Allied Waste Services. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to accept the low bid of Allied Waste Services. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Linda Leonhard made a presentation for the Field of Dreams. She invited the High School baseball and softball teams to play ball at their facilities if even on a part-time basis. President DeAnne Binns thanked Linda for her presentation and the board will take it under advisement.

President DeAnne Binns reported on the task force meetings and the upcoming tour of the Pittsburg school facilities on Thursday, January 12, 2006.

Superintendent Dennis Burke presented a request to purchase a new grasshopper mower. He reported that the state bid was for $13,400 and they would shop around for a better deal before purchasing. Superintendent Burke also reported that the school calendar committee will meet tomorrow, January 10, 2006 to work on the 06-07 calendar. He also reported that the post audit report was now official and they reported that the legislature would need to increase school funding by approximately $316-390 million in 06-07.

Jamie Carlisle reported on purchasing 80 band uniforms at an approximate cost of $28,000. Bids will be taken for this purchase and presented to the board at a later date.

Jamie Carlisle reported on a request to set prom for March 17, 2006. After much discussion, Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of the High School Administration to set the date for prom for March 17, 2006. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-1 with Melanie Bingham voting nay.

Jamie Carlisle reported on recognizing outstanding athletes for Baxter High School. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to set up a committee to develop criteria for recognition of outstanding athletes and to report back to the board upon completion of the criteria being developed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

The board took a 10 minute break.

Melanie Bingham 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 only the board to begin with, and they will call for the Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:52 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:22 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. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

8:22 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:37 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, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

8:38 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:48 p.m. Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye 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. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

8:49 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:54 p.m. Resume regular session.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the Superintendent's contract for one year. Joseph Sky seconded. Carried 6-0.

The board extended their appreciation to all the principals and vice-principal for doing a great job as administrators.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Meeting adjourned: 8:56 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

February 13, 2006

The board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, Chuck Wren, Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham and DeAnne Binns.

Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Larry Cannon, LuAnn Hebert, Leslie Barton, Mandy Bingham, Elayne Wade, Sam Ames, Casey Rowe, Skye Hart, Laura Kaufman, Amanda Soucy, and Ross Davis.

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 Rev. Jeff Street of 1st Baptist Church led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed, which included approval of payment of bills, treasurer's report and approval of minutes of January 9, 2006. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

LuAnn Hebert gave a presentation of the Parents as Teachers program.

Leslie Barton and Mandy Bingham presented a proposal on the purchase of band uniforms for BHS. They presented a sample uniform from the Fruhauf Uniform Company of Wichita, KS for the board to see. Mr. Burke will report to the board on payment options.

Laura Kaufman, Senior Class President, and Sam Ames, Senior Class Sponsor, presented a request from the Senior Class for a Senior Trip to Orlando, Florida. They also requested the board to provide transportation to and from KCI and to provide a pizza party as in the past. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the Senior Trip as requested. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Ross Davis presented the technology plan for approval. This plan has to be submitted to the State every three years. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the technology plan as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0

The board reviewed the proposed school calendar for 2006-2007. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the calendar for 2006-07 as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Mark LaTurner as MS Social Studies and coaching duties, Dorin Hill as custodian at Central School and Glenn Crotts as HS Head Volleyball coach. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke presented a bid for a Grasshopper mower for $13,141.80 from NewCo Services in Joplin, Mo. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the bid for the grasshopper mower at a price of $13,141.80 as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke reported on SEK on the Hill and reported that he met with Rep. Doug Gatewood and Senator Duane Umbarger. He gave an update on legislative issues regarding education and education funding.

Mr. Burke reminded the board about the first community dialogue meeting which will be held on February 23, 2006 at the Middle School gymnasium. He also reported that on February 15, 2006, the entire faculty and staff of USD#508 will attend an in-service to inform them of what is going on with the district task force and community dialogue meetings.

Steve Taylor presented several different options for a preschool classroom for the 2006-07 school year. Mr. Taylor presented a request to the board to move a second grade class from Lincoln School to Central School for the 2006-07 school year in order to make room for the large pre-school class next year at Lincoln School. He felt like this was a better option for the students rather than relocating the preschool to another location for this year as well as a financial savings for the district for this one year. The board will take this under consideration and make a decision at a later date.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and to discuss matters affecting a student 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 will include the board, Superintendent and HS administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:20 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kim Wilson made a motion to take a 10 minute break. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:51 p.m. Break begins.
8:01 p.m. Regular session resumes.

Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and to discuss matters affecting a student 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 will include the board, Superintendent and HS administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:01 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:31 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 matters affecting a student 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 10 minute period of time. This executive session will include the board, Superintendent and HS administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:31 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:41 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 matters affecting a student 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 will include the board, Superintendent and HS administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:42 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:57 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to extend all school administrators contracts for one year. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to extend administration contracts for one year as recommended. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jamie Carlisle recommended Kay Bowman as foreign language instructor for 2006-07 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to hire Kay Bowman as foreign language instructor for the 2006-07 school year. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 8:59 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

March 13, 2006

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Chuck Sweeton, Joseph Skye, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Wren, Melanie Bingham, Terry Daniel and Kim Wilson. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Mike Cook, Robert Womack, and Steve Taylor.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in a word of prayer and the flag salute.

Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed, which included approval of bills, treasurer's report and the minutes of February 13, 2006. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Dale Crane and Art Roberts as MS football coaches. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations as presented with regrets. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:06 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:36 p.m. Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye 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 7-0.

6:37 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:52 p.m. Resume regular session.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to rehire all certified staff for 2005-06 as recommended by administration. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mike Cook recommended hiring Shelly Grimes for MS volleyball. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Shelly Grimes for MS volleyball. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Steve Taylor discussed a mobile classroom for the 2005-06 school year at Lincoln School.

Dennis Burke reported that he and Melanie Bingham have a conflict for the April board meeting due to their attendance at National School Board Association conference in Chicago and ask to move the April board meeting to Thursday, April 13, 2006. Chuck Wren made a motion to move the regular board meeting in April from April 10, 2006 to April 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:04 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

April 13, 2006

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Board office. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and Melanie Bingham. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Rev.McGahey of the Presbyterian Church, , Leslie Barton, Mandy Bingham and Michael Valasco.

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 Rev.McGahey led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda adding hiring and an executive session. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns recognized USD#508 as the Business of the Year for the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce. This award was presented at the annual banquet on April 8, 2006. She also recognized Kerry Lohman as the recipient of the Teacher of the Year by the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Leslie Barton made a presentation on the band uniforms. Bids received for new band uniforms were:

Fruhauf Uniforms -- Wichita, KS $31,280.98

Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the bid of Fruhauf Uniforms not to exceed $31,280.98 for new High School band uniforms. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0, with Chuck Sweeton objecting to the uniforms not being school colors.

Ross Davis gave a technology update. He reported that this has been a very successful year for technology in the district as more has been accomplished this year than any other year in USD#508 and that is not including the addition of the 1:1 initiative.

Dennis Burke made a request that the Red Cross wants to use the Baxter Springs High School as a disaster location in Baxter Springs. The facility would be used as an emergency shelter. Terry Daniel made a motion to allow the Red Cross to use Baxter Springs High School as a disaster location as requested. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns reported on the Breaking Ranks II program that she and Dennis Burke attended today in Parsons, KS. Susan Zordel and Troy Parker presented for Baxter Springs High School. DeAnne Binns also reported on her recent visit to the building trades home that is currently being built. She also reported on the upcoming Region 3 KASB meeting.

Robert Womack reported that Central had completed their testing last week and the students did quite well. They had lots of incentives and rewards for the students and he was proud of how well the students did.

Mike Cook reported that the 8th grade took a pre-test and he thinks this will make a difference on the scores. He also reported that he is purchasing projectors for the science and social studies rooms for the 2006-07 school year. He also reported that he is going to purchase two classrooms of furniture which should bring all the furniture in the Middle School up to date.

Steve Taylor reported on activities that are taking place at Lincoln, with students visiting the Heritage Center, Greenbush and the upcoming Rain Forest.

Dennis Burke reported that the next district task force will be on April 18, 2006 and the next community dialogue meeting will be May 25, 2006.

Kim Wilson made a motion to take a 10 min break. Chuck Wren 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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:55 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:15 p.m. Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye 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. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:15 p.m. Enter executive session
7:25 p.m . Resume regular session.

DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Ryan Cannon as MS Assistant Football coach, Michelle Grimes as MS intramural tennis coach, and Jason Lee as HS Assistant Football Coach.

Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Kelynn Heardt as High School Head Volleyball coach. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire Kelynn Heardt as HS Head Volleyball coach. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton presented some information on the Baxter Springs Educational Foundation.

The board set a special board meeting for Thursday, April 27, 2006.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:35 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President, Board of Education

April 27, 2008

The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson and Chuck Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Mike Cook, and Robert Womack.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mike Cook made a recommendation to hire Joy Crockett for Middle School Social Studies for the 2006-07 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Joy Crockett as MS Social Studies teacher. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Robert Womack made a recommendation to move Sharon Cannon to a fifth grade position for the 2006-07 school year. Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Christina Frampton as 4th grade teacher for the 2006-07 school year. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Christina Frampton as 4th grade teacher for the 2006-07 school year. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0

Dennis Burke asked the board to table the hiring of the HS custodian. Melanie Bingham made a motion to table the hiring of a HS custodian until the regular meeting scheduled for May 8, 2006. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 6:17 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

May 8, 2006

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 8, 2006 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, Larry Cannon, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook and Vicki Oneal.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding a resignation under Item VIII. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed which included approval of the bills, treasurers report and approval of minutes of April 13, 2006. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.

Melanie Bingham, Vice-President recognized Vicki ONeal as a Master Teacher which is an award given by Emporia State University and also recognized her as a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship. She will be traveling for a month this summer in Australia with 15 other teachers and Vicki is the only teacher from Kansas. The board recognized Vicki for her achievements and the honor she brings to our district.

Handbook changes for 2006-07 were presented for approval. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the handbook changes for 2006-07 as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.

DeAnne Binns reported on the upcoming district task force on May 11 and the 2nd community dialogue meeting on May 23 at the Community Building. She encouraged all board members to attend and to be encouraging all of our neighbors, family and friends to attend as well so that the public will be informed of what the task force will recommend to the board.

Dennis Burke presented a legislative update to the board. He also informed the board of the upcoming summer school session and how that will be structured.

Principals reported on the end of the year activities in their respective buildings.

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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Melanie Bingham then withdrew the motion so that Vicki ONeal could give a curriculum report on the Rain Forest.

Vicki ONeal reported on the Rain Forest curriculum that she conducts at Lincoln School every year. She reported on how she began the program and how it has progressed through the years. She now conducts the rain forest curriculum for approximately 450 kids each year for grades pre-K-5. Her rainforest has been featured in local newspapers and on local television stations and other schools have even visited this rainforest. She has been doing this curriculum for twelve years.

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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:04 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mike Cook recommended hiring Robert Womack as MS Head football coach for the 2006-07 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire Robert Womack as MS Head football coach for the 2006-07 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jamie Carlisle recommended hiring Cory Huffman as HS custodian. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire Cory Huffman as HS custodian. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.

Dennis Burke presented a letter of resignation from Scott Madden as MS basketball coach. Kim Wilson made a recommendation to accept the resignation of Scott Madden as MS Basketball coach as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.

The board took a five minute break.

7:10 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 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 HS and MS administrators. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:15 p.m. Enter executive session
7:35 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 HS and MS administrators. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:35 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:45 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. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:45 p.m. Enter executive session
7:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.

Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education

June 13, 200

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel, Melanie Bingham and Joseph Skye. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Rhonda Greenlee, John Greenlee, Lynn Hartley, Robert Womack, Jamie Carlisle, Marilyn Gilmore, Rev. Robert Baxter, Scott Madden, Lynn Hartley, Larry Cannon, Brett Hartley 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 Rev. Robert Baxter led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding hiring of HS social studies in Item B under Item X. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed which included approval of the bills, treasures report and minutes of April 26 and May 8, 2006. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Melanie Bingham, Vice-President officially recognized the 2006 Boys Baseball Team as 3A State Champions. Head coach, Scott Madden and assistant coaches, Lynn Hartley and Brett Hartley accepted the recognition. Scott Madden thanked the board for supporting him and his coaching staff throughout the year.

Marilyn Gilmore, Food Service Director presented the Wellness Plan for approval. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the wellness plan as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Marilyn Gilmore presented the 2006-07 Food Service Program Agreement for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the FS Program Agreement for 2006-07 as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

Marilyn Gilmore presented a request for a 4 hr. position in the High School kitchen. This request will be decided at the July board meeting.

Dennis Burke recommended moving the immunization exclusionary date to the first day of classes each year. Peyton Kessler, school nurse has scheduled an immunization clinic during the week of August 7, 2006, so that students would have the opportunity to receive the required immunizations. Mr. Burke asked the board policy to specify the first day of classes in the fall. Chuck Wren made a motion to change the immunization exclusionary date to the first day of classes as requested. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns reported that the KASB annual convention will be held in December. She also reported that the next task force meeting will be June 20, 2006 at 6:30 pm and a special board meeting will be held on June 26, 2006 at Baxter Springs High School at 5:00 p.m. at which time the task force will make their recommendation to the board of education.

Superintendent Dennis Burke reported that at the special board meeting, there will be representatives from bond companies present and also the board should select a construction manager. He also reported that the Kansas Supreme Court will hear arguments on the proposed school finance bill on June 22, 2006.

Steve Taylor reported on summer school at Central and Middle School. He also reported that in 3-4 weeks, the mobile classroom will be delivered to Lincoln School for the computer lab for 2006-07.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to take a 10 minute break. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:37 p.m. Break began
6:47 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 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. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:47 p.m. Enter executive session
7:17 p.m. Resume regular session.

DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Jason Lee as High School Social Studies teacher. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the letter of resignation of Jason Lee as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Lynn Hartley as HS Head Girls Basketball Coach. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Lynn Hartley as HS head girls basketball coach. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Art Roberts as Middle School Boys Basketball coach. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Art Roberts as Middle School Boys Basketball coach. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0

Dennis Burke recommended hiring Brett Hartley as HS Social Studies teacher for 2006-07. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Brett Hartley as HS Social Studies teacher for 2006-07. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended re-hiring all classified staff for the 2006-07 school year. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to re-hire all classified staff for 2006-07. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:23 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of Education