2006-2007 School Year Board Minutes
June 12, 2006 Board of Education Minutes
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, treasurer’s 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 Burk 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
June 26 Special Board of
Education Minutes
The USD #508 board of
education held a special meeting on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 6:00
p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Joseph Skye, Terry
Daniel, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham and Chuck Sweeton. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Casey
Davidson, Larry Cannon, Beth Powell, Mike Crotts, Paul Howey, Steve
Taylor, Jamie Carlisle, Joe Kingrey, Mark
Kerr, Shelly Grimes, Linda Leonhard, Charlene Stapleton, Stan
Pickering, Brandon Williams, Kent Warstler, Allan
Mildbradt. Chuck Boulley, and Roger McKinney.
President DeAnne Binns called
the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
President Binns expressed her
appreciation to the district task force for the many hours that
they have spent serving on the task force. She thanked the co-chairmen, Brandon
Williams and Kent Warstler for their efforts in leading the task
force.
Co-chairmen, Brandon Williams
and Kent Warstler thanked the task force for their time serving
with them on the task force. Kent Warstler, then presented the
district task force facility master plan recommendation to the
board of education.
The board will take the master
plan recommendation under advisement.
Dennis Burke
introduced Chuck Boulley, representative of
George K. Baum Company , a bond company based out of Kansas City,
who then gave a presentation to the board on the services that his
company could provide to the board.
The board will take the
presentation of Mr. Boulley under advisement.
The board set a special meeting
on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle
School board room.
Terry Daniel made a motion to
adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 6:47 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of
Education
President/Board of
Education
July 10, 2006
Board of Education Minutes
The Board of Education of
USD#508, Baxter Springs, Kansas, held a regular meeting on Monday,
July 10, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Melanie
Bingham, Chuck Wren, Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson and Terry
Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve
Taylor, Robert Womack, Larry Cannon, Mike Cook, Rhonda Greenlee,
John Greenlee, Maegan Underhill, 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 and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to adopt the agenda. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Vicki Bradley, Clerk of the Board, opened the floor for nominations for President. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to elect DeAnne Binns as President. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-1, with DeAnne Binns abstaining. Vicki Bradley, then turned the meeting back over to newly re-elected President, DeAnne Binns to conduct the remainder of the business meeting.
DeAnne Binns opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President. Kim Wilson nominated Melanie Bingham. Chuck Sweeton made a motion that nominations cease and Melanie Bingham be elected as Vice-President by acclamation. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-1 with Melanie Bingham abstaining.
Terry Daniel made a motion to elect Joseph Skye as Governmental Relations contact. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-1, with Joseph Skye abstaining.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed. (copy attached) Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Dennis Burke recommended hiring Crossland Construction as Construction Management and to hire George K. Baum Company as bond counsel.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Burke to hire Crossland Construction as construction management and to hire George K. Baum Company as bond counsel. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Burke reported on school finance and closing of the books for fiscal year 2006. Steve Taylor reported on the mobile classroom that is being installed at Lincoln School. Robert Womack reported on the great job that his custodial staff is doing at Central School. Mike Cook reported on the success of the summer school program at Middle School. Jamie Carlisle reported on the great job that his custodial staff is doing at the High School, and gave a progress report on the HS track which is being resurfaced and reported that the track is looking great.
It was the consensus of the board to take a 10 minute break before entering executive session.
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 to return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This session shall include the board and Superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Enter executive session: 6:28 p.m.
Resume regular session: 6:48 p.m.
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 to return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This session is to include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:49 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:59 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring Rhonda Greenlee for a 4 hour food service position. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Burke to hire Rhonda Greenlee for a 4 hour food service position. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis
Burke recommended hiring Val Carlisle for library para-professional
at Central and Lincoln School. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Burke to hire Val Carlisle as library
para-professional at Central and Lincoln School.
Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-1 with Terry Daniel
abstaining.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring Nathan Case as custodian for Middle
School. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept
the recommendation of Superintendent Burke to hire Nathan Case as
custodian for Middle School. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0
Meeting adjourned: 7:03 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
August 8,
2006 Special Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board of
education held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board office. Members present were: DeAnne Binns,, Chuck Sweeton, Terry
Daniel, Chuck Wren, Joseph Skye and Kim Wilson. Members absent were: Melanie Bingham.
Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Allan
Milbradt, Chuck Boully, Roger McKinney, and Steve Dinger.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word
of prayer.
Since this is a special board meeting, no additions can be made to
the agenda and the board approved the agenda as presented.
Dennis Burke presented the agreement with the BSTA for 2006-07 and
made a recommendation to ratify the agreement as
presented.
Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis
Burke to ratify the agreement with BSTA for 2006-07. Joseph Skye
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the classified/administrative
salaries for 2006-07 as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Allan Milbradt gave a slide presentation on the
proposed building projects.
Chuck Boully presented a resolution for a bond issue to the board.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to adopt resolution 2006-01 as
presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
A special board meeting was set for August 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
for a budget hearing.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:01 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of
Education
August 12, 2006 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter
Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August
14, 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, and Joseph Skye. Members absent were: Melanie Bingham. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Mike
Cook, Stan Pickering, Mark Kerr, Beth Powell, Larry Cannon, Rev.
Keith Wilson, Robert Womack, Jamie Carlisle, Michelle Maxton,
Charlie Rarick, Zachary Kerr, Jeremy Brittle, Teresa Ruple, Amanda Maxton, Hunter
Robison, Casey Maxton, Andrew Powell, Carol Sloan, Jimmy Sloan,
Mary Broyles, Ian Eilliott, and Mikey Ruple.
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. Keith Wilson from Spring River
Assembly led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which
included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of
minutes of July 10 and August 8, 2006 meetings. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Stan Pickering, of the Mercy Health Foundation made a special
presentation on a portable defibrillator which would be provided to
Baxter Springs High School with a grant, and donations from
community members. The community would need to donate
$1200 in order to provide the defibrillator free of charge to the
school system. The board will take this under
advisement.
Mark Kerr addressed the board on behalf of several patrons who were
requesting the implementation of a High School soccer team. Mr.
Kerr asked the board for permission to survey the 7th,
8th and 9th grade students to see how many
students would be interested in participating in soccer. The board
will take this request under advisement.
DeAnne Binns reported that the annual back to school dinner has
been set for August 24, 2006 at the High
School. She also talked about the board
updating board policy. Mrs. Binns reminded the board about the
upcoming Region 3 meeting in Yates Center, NSBA in San Francisco,
and the KTOY banquet in Topeka.
Superintendent Dennis Burke reported on an upcoming task force
meeting on August 21, 2006 to get the bond committee
members established to begin the bond campaign. Mr. Burke also presented a preliminary
budget publication for approval.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a break for 10 minutes and then 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, administrators as
needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:50 p.m. Break began.
7:00 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:10 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, administrators as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:10 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:25 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to set the budget hearing for August
28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
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, Mike Cook and Vicki Bradley. Chuck
Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:49 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:04 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:07 p.m.
August 28,
2006 Special Board of Education Minutes
The Board of Education of USD#508 Baxter Springs, held a special
meeting on Monday, August 28, 2006 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 and Vicki Bradley.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
President Binns opened the budget hearing.
No patrons were present for the budget hearing.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the budget as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:08 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
September 11,
2006 Board of Education Minutes
The USD#508 board of education
held a regular meeting on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:00
p.m. Members present were: Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck
Sweeton, Terry Daniel, DeAnne Binns and Joseph Skye. Members absent were: Chuck Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve
Taylor, Robert Womack, Bobby DeBusk of Riverton Friends Church and
Mike Cook.
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. Bobby DeBusk led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the annotated agenda, adding
approval of the classified handbook and approval of defibrillator
under Item IV reports. Chuck Sweeton 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 the August 14, 2006 and August 28, 2006
meetings. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Ross Davis, Technology Director, gave a report on the One-to-One
Initiative.
The board reviewed board policies for approval.
Policies DJFA, GAAA, GBO, IDCE, II, IKCA, JBE,
JDD, JQ, JRC, KGD, GACE. The board will take these policies
under advisement and will take action on them at the October
meeting.
President Binns reported on the upcoming Region 3 meeting in
Yates Center.
Superintendent Burke reported on the bond campaign. He reported that the administration
will make a recommendation to the board at the January meeting
regarding the request to implement soccer. Mr. Burke presented the board with
preliminary enrollment figures. The final enrollment count will be
taken on September 20, 2006.
Steve Taylor reported on the beginning of school at Lincoln
School. He also reported on the efforts of the
voter registration committee of the Task Force.
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Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into an agreement with St.
Johns Mercy Regional Foundation to place a
defibrillator in the HS. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board reviewed the classified handbook changes. Terry Daniel made a motion to approve
the classified handbook as
presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board was invited to tour the building trades home immediately
following the board meeting.
Meeting adjourned: 7:08 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education
President/Board of
Education
October 9, 2006 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter
Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday,
October 9, 2006 in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck
Sweeton and Terry Daniel. Members absent were: Melanie Bingham, Chuck Wren, and
Joseph Skye. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie
Carlisle, Robert Womack, Kristi Ackerson, Jim Hall, Barbara Hall,
and Mike Cook.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda as
printed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which
included the approval of payment of bills, treasurer’s report and
approval of minutes of September 11, 2006. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
President DeAnne Binns presented certificates for Kansas Teacher of
the Year nominees to Barbara Hall, elementary nominee and Kristi
Ackerson, secondary nominee. She expressed the board’s pride and
appreciation for their hard work and achievement.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the Section 125 Plan
Document for the period of October 1, 2006 to September 30,
2007. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.
The board discussed board policies DJFA, GAAA, GBO, IDCE, II, IKCA,
JBE, JDD, JQ, JRC, KGD, GACE. Terry Daniel made a motion to approve
policies DJFA, GAAA, GBO, IDCE, II, IKCA, JBE, JDD, JQ, JRC, KGD
and GACE as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
The board discussed board policies GA, GAA, GAAB, GAAC, GA
President DeAnne Binns reported on the KASB Region 3 meeting she
recently attended in Yates Center.
Superintendent Dennis Burke reported on the 2010
Commission. The members of this commission are
appointed by the Governor and legislature to study the education of
the students of Kansas. The 2010 Commission will be in our district on October 16,
2006. We are one of a few select schools
chosen for this commission to visit during this school year.
Superintendent Burke reported on the upcoming bond issue
campaign. A community meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 in the community center to get
information out to the public regarding the bond issue.
The board and administrators discussed school safety and procedures
that are in place to protect students and staff.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned: 6:54 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
November 13,
2006 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Chuck Sweeton, Kim Wilson, Melanie
Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Joseph Skye, Terry Daniel and Chuck
Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie
Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Mike Cook, Robert Womack, Ross Davis,
Douglas Stuckey, Rev. Jim Bowles, Rachel Hartley, Katie
Kemp, Jessica Taber and Jeremiah Cook of
KSN-TV
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. Jim Bowles of Fellowship Baptist
Church led the board and guests in the flag salute.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda
adding an additional resignation under Item VIII.
Chuck Wren seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the consent agenda which
included payment of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of
minutes of October 9, 2006 meeting. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Douglas Stuckey, CPA presented the audit report. Chuck Sweeton made
a motion to approve the audit report as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a resolution to allow the building trades
home to be sold. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the resolution
to sell the building trades home as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
The board reviewed board policy GAAD, GAAD-R, GACA, GACB, GACC,
GACCA, GACD, and GAD for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approve policies GAAD, GAAD-R, GACA, GACB, GACC, GACCA, GACD, and
GAD as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Ross Davis and HS students. Rachel Hartley, Katie Kemp and Jessica Tabler gave a
presentation that they had presented to the 2010 Commission last
month on how they are using technology in the High School.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a break for 15
minutes. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:40 pm Break begins
6:55
pm Meeting resumes.
President DeAnne Binns reminded the board of the upcoming KASB
Convention in Wichita and asked for board members to try and
attend. Joseph Skye expressed an interest in
attending.
Dennis Burke reported on the election results of the recent school
bond issue. Officially the bond issue failed by 10
votes. The board will take the matter
under advisement and will decide whether or
not to place the issue on the April ballot at their December board
meeting.
Dennis Burke reported on the possibility of adding a Title I
para-professional at Central school. Consensus of the board was to allow
Mr. Burke to pursue the possibility of adding this
para-professional position.
Dennis Burke presented resignations from Robert Womack as MS Head
Football coach and Kami Cook as HS Musical Director. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the
resignations of Robert Womack and Kami Cook as presented with
regrets. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:36 p.m.
December 11, 2006 Board of Education Minutes
The Board of Education
held a regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Middle School board room.
Members
present were:
DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham and Kim
Wilson.
Absent
were:
Chuck
Wren and Terry Daniel.
Also
present were:
Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Steve Taylor, Jamie Carlisle, and
Mike
Cook.
President DeAnne Binns
called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Chuck
Sweeton led the board and guests in the flag salute.
Rev.
Wayne Handle led the board and guests in a word of
prayer.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included
payment of the bills, with the exception of PO# 29818 to Baxter
News, treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of November
13, 2006 meeting.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Mike
Cook made a recommendation to hire Cory Perry as MS Head football
coach.
Joseph
Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to
hire Cory Perry as MS Head Football coach.
Chuck
Sweeton seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to approve board policies, GAE, GAEA, GAF,
GAG, GAH, GAHB, GAI AND GAJ as recommended.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
5-0.
President DeAnne Binns
reported on the evaluation of the Superintendent and ask the board
to return those evaluations to her for the January
meeting.
The
board will hold a special meeting on January 4, 2007 to go over the
results of the phone survey that is being conducted in
December.
The
board discussed the recent snow days.
No
decision will be made regarding snow days until later in the winter
season, but the days will not affect the current scheduled spring
break.
Mike
Cook reported that the MS band took first place in the Baxter
Christmas Parade.
It was
the consensus of the board to formally recognize the band at a
future board meeting.
Jamie
Carlisle reported on the Route 66 shoot-out and commended Glenn
Crotts for all the hard work he did in making it successful despite
all the re-scheduling that had to be done because of the snow
days.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to adjourn.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Meeting
adjourned:
6:36
p.m.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
January 8, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter
Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday,
January 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Joseph
Skye. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Mike
Cook, Robert Womack, Glenn Crotts, Jamie Carlisle, Gary Haddock,
Larry Cannon, Rev. Jeff Street, Roger McKinney, Beth Powell, Evan
Burke, Michelle Maxton, Leslie Barton, Andrew Powell, Ian Elliott,
SkyLeigh Bingham, Chelsea Myers, Amanda Maxton, Sarah Fox, Casey
Maxton, Hunter Robison, Heather Summers, Alexis Haase, Emily
Faulkner, Mandy Bingham, Carol Sloan, Zak Kerr, Taylor Siegert,
Trevor Siegert, Kristy Siegert, Sonjia Kerr, and Mary Broyles.
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. Jeff Street led the board and
guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. 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 approval of
minutes of 12/11/06 and 1/04/07. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham, Vice-President of the board of education,
recognized the Middle School Band Program as an exemplary
program. The MS band took first place in the
Baxter Springs Christmas Parade and participated in the Neewollah
Parade in Independence, KS this fall. A certificate of recognition was
presented to Leslie Barton, instrumental music instructor.
Gary Haddock, District Testing Coordinator presented a report on
the district testing results. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to
commend the staff for the hard work and extra efforts that they
have done to help students achieve AYP. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Larry Cannon as High
School Assistant Principal, effective at the end of 2006-07, Scott
Madden as Head Football Coach, Peyton Kessler as School Nurse
effective January 17, 2007, and Greg Kissel as High School Social
Science effective at the end of 2006-07.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations of Larry Cannon as
HS Vice-Principal, Scott Madden as Head Football Coach, Peyton
Kessler as School Nurse and Greg Kissel as Social studies
instructor with regrets. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the recent phone survey that was conducted
in December 2006. She reported that the survey results
showed that the community felt the school system is
doing a good job in educating our students, and felt like the
facility issue was merely a matter of tax issues.
Mrs. Binns also reported that four school board member seats
will be up for election in
April. They are the seats of DeAnne Binns,
Melanie Bingham, Chuck Wren and Chuck Sweeton. She informed the board and patrons
present that 12:00 noon on January 23, 2007 is the deadline for
filing for school board election.
Dennis Burke reported that a task force meeting will be held on
January 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School
library. This will be the final meeting of the
task force and they will receive the results of the phone survey
that was held in December 2006.
Jamie Carlisle reported on a survey that was conducted at the high
school regarding a soccer program. The survey showed that 33 students
(9-11 grades) were interested. Of the interested
students, 21 were male and 12 were
female.. Mr Carlisle didn’t feel that the
soccer program would be very detrimental to the existing programs
currently in place. Mr. Carlisle estimates that a soccer
program would cost approximately $7-10,000 per year to operate.
He also reported that the band program wants to add a color guard
& 21 girls have petitioned Mr. Carlisle to add a dance team
next year.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion that Mr. Carlisle and Glenn Crotts, HS
Athletic Director, gather information requested by the
board and work collaboratively with Mr. Burke and representatives
of the patrons wishing to have a soccer team to make a
recommendation to the board. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to take a 10 min break. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:55 p.m. Break begins.
7:05
p.m. Break ends.
DeAnne Binns 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 that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute
period of time. This executive session shall include
the board only. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:06 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:16
p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to extend the Superintendents
contract for one year through 2009-2010. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting
adjourned: 7:18 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
January 4, 2007 Special Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter
Springs board of education held a special meeting on Thursday,
January 4, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board
room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns,
Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Absent was: Melanie Bingham. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Roger
McKinney and Ken DeSieghardt.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
Since this was a special meeting, no addendums could be made to the
agenda, so it was the consensus of the board to approve the agenda
as presented.
Ken DeSieghardt of DeSieghardt Strategic
Communications, LLC, presented a report on the phone survey that
was conducted in December 2006 with registered voters of the
district.
The bond election results were very close, and Mr. DeSieghardt
reported that the findings of the phone survey did not give any
clear, concise answers as to why people did not vote to pass the
election. The strongest point was the tax issue,
but even that issue did not clearly stand out as the reason people
did not vote to pass the issue.
The board held lots of discussion on the results and will take them
under advisement.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:27 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
February 12, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2007 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, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Jamie Carlisle, Glenn Crotts, Andrew Powell, Beth Powell, Mary Broyles, Mark Kerr, Zach Kerr, Rev. Jim Boyles, Steve Taylor, Sonja Kerr. Michelle Maxton, Zeb Kerr, Abi Kerr, Carol Sloan, Andrew Long, Casey Klockener, Amanda Maxton, Sarah Fox, and Cassie Bilke.
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.
Jim Boyles of Fellowship Baptist Church led the board and guests in
a word of prayer.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as
presented.
Kim
Wilson 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 the January 8, 2007 meeting.
Terry Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
DeAnne
Binns reported on making up the loss of instructional time due to
snow days.
The
administration recommends making up days on February 19, March 16,
April 9 and May 25, and forgiving four days for a total of eight
days. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the make up snow days as
presented.
Chuck
Sweeton seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Jamie
Carlisle, HS Principal, Glenn Crotts, HS Atheltic Director, and
Mike Cook, MS Principal reported on research they have done at the
boards request concerning implementing a soccer
program.
Report
included schools that offer soccer programs, availability of fields
on 19th street and Kiwanis Park , number of students in
HS and MS who have shown an interest in participating in
soccer,
club
level soccer programs, approximate cost of implementing and
maintaining a program. Mike Cook also stated that during his tenure
at BMS, there has never been a request to implement soccer in the
intramural program.
Mark
Kerr asked to address the board.
He said
that the Spring River Soccer Assoc (SRSA) would want to work with
the HS in scheduling the fields because they want to see the HS
program succeed if one is implemented.
He said
the field on 19th street would need some work and would
probably be about a year out before they would be ready for
play.
After
much discussion from the board and administration, President Binns
called for a motion to implement a soccer program in
USD#508.
There
was no motion made, therefore a soccer program will not be
implemented at this time.
DeAnne
Binns presented resignations from Joseph French for Middle School
math and Mike Cook for Middle School Principal.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations of Joseph French
as Middle School math and Mike Cook as MS Principal, with
regrets.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
DeAnne
Binns reported on HS basketball homecoming.
She
wanted to commend everyone who was involved in the ceremonies and
expressed pride in the recognition of the 1000 point club, the drum
line, the cheerleaders and said the entire evening was great and
wanted to commend everyone for a job well done.
Dennis
Burke reported on the draft of the 2007-08 school
calendar.
He will
have a recommendation on the calendar at the March board
meeting.
Dennis
Burke gave an audit update regarding the annual CPA
audit.
He also
reported on republishing the budget to pickup an additional
student.
Jamie
Carlisle reported on the possibility of an at-risk position for
grades 9-10.
Mr.
Burke reported on possible funding for this position with some of
it coming from private sources.
This
would be a new position.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to allow the administration to proceed with
hiring for this at-risk position.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
The
board took a 10 minute break.
Break
began at 7:06 p.m.
Resume
regular session at 7:16 p.m.
Chuck
Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss
personnel matters of non elected personnel in order to protect the
privacy interests of 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 20 minute period of time.
This
executive session shall include the board and
Superintendent.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:16
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:36 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 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 shall include the board and
Superintendent.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:37
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:47 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 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 shall include the board and
Superintendent.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:48
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:58 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Dennis
Burke recommended hiring Carol Albertson for the school nurse
position.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendationof Dennis Burke
to hire Carol Albertson as school nurse.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Dennis
Burke recommended hiring
Sam
Ames as HS musical director.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to hire Sam Ames as HS Musical Director.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to renew the contract of Jamie Carlisle for
one additional year, making his contract effective through the
2008-2009 school year.
Chuck
Sweeton seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to renew the contracts of Robert Womack and
Steve Taylor for one additional year, making their contracts
effective through the 2008-2009 school year.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Terry
Daniel made a motion
to
adjourn.
Chuck
Wren seconded.
Carried
7-0.
8:04
p.m.
Meeting
adjourned.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
March 5, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board
of education held a special meeting on Monday, March 5, 2007 at
5:00 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, Alan Milbradt, Jeff Tabor and Garrett ?? of
Crossland Construction.
President DeAnne Binns
called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Chuck
Wren made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
DeAnne
Binns presented a letter of resignation from Troy Parker as HS
English teacher.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the resignation of Troy Parker as
HS English teacher, with regrets.
Chuck
Wren seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Dennis
Burke presented some long range planning issues for the board to
consider.
The
board discussed at great length the bond issue and whether or not
to take the issue back to the voters.
Discussion was also held
about the immediate need for the 2007-08 school year with the
overcrowding of classrooms at Lincoln School.
It was
noted that should a bond issue fail, it would take years for some
of these repairs to be made to the buildings because of the lack of
funding.
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 14 minute period of
time.
This
executive session shall include the board and
superintendent.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
7-0.
6:46
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:00 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss
personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the
privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we
return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of
time.
This
executive session shall include the board and
superintendent.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:00
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:10 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
DeAnne
Binns 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.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:10
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:15 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Chuck
Wren made a motion to adjourn.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Meeting
adjourned:
7:17
p.m.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
March 12, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Board
of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2007 at
6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, Chuck
Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel, DeAnne Binns and Joseph
Skye.Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie
Carlisle, Ross Davis, Robert Womack, Larry Cannon, Mike
Cook, Steve Taylor, Alan Milbradt, Jeff
Tabor, Garrett Friedon, Rev. Charles Thompson, Steve Dinger, Sophia Evans and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Evans.
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 Assembly
of God Church, led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as
printed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Wren made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which
included the approval of payment of bills, treasurer’s report,
approval of minutes of February 12, 2007 and March 5, 2007 as
presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Sheri Pyle of Prudential Financial, Overland Park, KS presented
Middle School student, Sophia Evans, with the Prudential Spirit of
Community award. She has been chosen as the Middle
School recipient of this award for the State of Kansas. This award
is presented by Prudential Financial and the National Association
of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). She was recognized for her volunteer
work with Paws for the Cause, an organization in which she works
with stray animals and area veterinarians. She will be traveling to Washington
DC, May 5-8 where national awards will be presented.
Mike Cook also presented Sophia Evans with the Presidents Volunteer
Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush. DeAnne Binns personally thanked Sophia
Evans for her volunteer work, and for helping the nation to become
aware of Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Dennis Burke presented the 2007-2008 school calendar for
approval. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve
the 2007-2008 school calendar as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Ross Davis presented a draft of a technology policy. The board will take this policy
recommendation under advisement and will take action at the April
meeting.
DeAnne Binns presented board policies DFE, GA, GAA, GAAB, GAAC,
GAACA for approval. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve
the policies as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented board policies GAK, GAL, GAM, GAN, GAO,
GAOA, GAOA-R, GAOB, GAOB-R for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
approve the policies as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented new policies CN and CYA for
approval. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve
the policies as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the upcoming Region 3 KASB meeting on May 8 at Moran, KS.
Dennis Burke reported on a recent testimony that he gave last week
to the Senate Committee on the gaming issue, and how that funding
would affect Cherokee County schools. The bill will be taken to the Senate
floor for consideration. He also reported on other legislative
issues that will directly affect schools.
The board discussed the bond issue. Kim Wilson made a motion to file a
resolution to place a $14,000,000 bond issue on the ballot
on June 5, 2007. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Robert Womack reported on State Assessment Tests at Central
School. He said the preliminary scores look
very good for reading. The math and writing state assessments
will be given after spring break. Mike Cook reported on State Assessment
Tests at the Middle School. The reading tests were completed
today, so no preliminary scores were available. The math and writing assessments will
be given after spring break. Jamie Carlisle reported on the writing
assessments that have been given at the High School.
The other assessments
will be given after spring break.
Dennis Burke presented electric bills from Spring Valley for
payment. These bills are from November 2006 to
current. Mr. Burke recommended paying 25% of
these bills for use of the facilities and splitting that cost with
USD#499, Galena since they had students there as well. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow
this expense to be paid as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
The board took a 10 minute break.
7:16 p.m. Break begins.
7:26
p.m. Meetings resume
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:26 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:11
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 20 minute
period of time. This executive session shall include
the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:12 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:32
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, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:32 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:42
p.m. Resume regular session.
Steve Taylor made a recommendation to renew all certified teachers
contracts at Lincoln School for 2007-08. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Steve Taylor to renew all certified
teachers contracts at Lincoln School for 2007-08. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Robert Womack made a recommendation to renew all certified teachers
contracts at Central School for 2007-08. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept
the recommendation of Robert Womack to renew all certified teachers
contracts at Central School for 2007-08. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mike Cook made a recommendation to renew all certified teachers
contracts at Baxter Middle School for 2007-08. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept
the recommendation of Mike Cook to renew all certified teachers
contracts at Baxter Middle School for 2007-08. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to renew all certified
teachers contracts at Baxter High School for 2007-08. Melanie Bingham made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to renew all certified
teachers contracts at Baxter High School for 2007-08. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:45 p.m.
Vicki Bradley
DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
April 9. 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board
of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 2007 at
6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Members
present were:
Melanie
Bingham, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, Terry
Daniel and Joseph Skye.
Also
present were:
Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, LuAnn Hebert, Missy Swob, Brice Cullers, Jack
Kelly, Brandon Williams, Rev. Howard Whitely, Steve Taylor, Mike
Cook, Robert Womack, Jamie Carlisle 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 flag salute.
Rev.
Howard Whitely, of the Apostolic Faith Church, led the board and
guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as
presented.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included
approval of payment of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of
the March 12, 2007 minutes.
Chuck
Wren seconded.
Carried
7-0.
LuAnn
Hebert gave a presentation on Parents as Teachers. She is currently
seeing 35 children from Baxter Springs, 32 students in Smart Start
and 7 students in Columbus.
PAT
currently serves ages 0-3, Smart Start serves kids ages 3-5. The
administration appreciates the work that LuAnn does in helping
kids.
Missy
Swob, Senior Class sponsor and Brice Cullers, President of the
Class of 2007, requested permission for a Senior Trip to San
Antonio, TX, bus transportation to Tulsa airport and a pizza party
for the students.
Joseph
Skye made a motion to allow the senior class to take a trip to San
Antonio, TX, to provide transportation to and from Tulsa airport
and a pizza party as requested.
Chuck
Sweeton seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve the Appropriate Use of Technology
Policy for Employees as presented.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to approve GAOC, GAOE, GAOF, GAR,
GARA,
GARI, and GARID as presented, and to move policy GAOD with
amendments to the May meeting for approval.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
President DeAnne Binns
reported on the Region 3 KASB meeting and set a special board
meeting date for April 17, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Middle School
boardroom.
The
board will discuss the staff survey results at the special board
meeting.
Melanie
Bingham and Chuck Sweeton were appointed as the boards negotiation
team.
NegotiatIon meetings are
scheduled for May 17 @ 4:00 p.m. and May 23 a@ 4:00.
President DeAnne Binns
presented a resignation from Chuck Wren as school board member,
effective immediately.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the resignation of Chuck Wren as
school board member, with regrets.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
6-0 with 1 abstention.
Upon
acceptance of his resignation, Chuck Wren vacated his seat on the
board of education and removed himself from the table.
Dennis
Burke reported on an upcoming meeting he will have with some of the
people on the gaming issue.
He will
also have lots of information to update the board on concerning the
upcoming bond issue at the April 17, 2007 special meeting. He also
gave a legislative update.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to take a 10 minute break and then 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 40 minute period of time.
This
executive session shall include the board, superintendent, newly
elected board member, Brandon Williams and administrators as
needed.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
6-0.
6:40
p.m.
Break
began.
6:50 p.m.
Break
ended.
6:50
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:30 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss
personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the
privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we
return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of
time.
This
executive session shall include the board, superintendent, newly
elected board member, Brandon Williams and administrators as
needed.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
6-0.
7:32
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:42 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Dennis
Burke recommended hiring David Jackson for MS
principal.
Kim
Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to hire David Jackson as Middle School Principal.
Terry
Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jamie
Carlisle recommended hiring Jason Walker for HS Asst.
Principal.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie
Carlisle to hire Jason Walker as HS Assistant
Principal.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Jamie
Carlisle recommended hiring Tim Parrish for HS at-risk
position.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle
to hire Tim Parrish for HS at-risk position.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Jamie
Carlisle recommended hiring Katie Robinson for HS
English.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie
Carlisle to hire Katie Robinson for HS English.
Chuck
Sweeton seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Jamie
Carlisle recommended hiring Derrick Scroggins for HS social
science.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie
Carlisle to hire Derrick Scroggins for HS social
science.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Dennis
Burke recommended hiring Brett Hartley for HS head
football.
Joseph
Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to
hire Brett Hartley for HS head football.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Mike
Cook recommended hiring Heather Parrish for MS math.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to
hire Heather Parrish for MS math.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to adjourn.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
6-0.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
May 14, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board
of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Members
present were:
Kim
Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel,
Joseph Skye (6:16 p.m.) and Brandon Williams (6:16 p.m.)
Also present
were:
Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Steve Taylor and Robert
Womack.
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 agenda as printed.
Kim
Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.
Kim Wilson
made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the
approval of payment of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of
the minutes of April 9 and April 17, 2007.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Terry Daniel
made a motion to appoint Brandon Williams as board member to fill
the unexpired term of Chuck Wren.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Dennis Burke
presented a republication of the budget to pickup additional
funding.
A
special board meeting will be necessary to hold a budget hearing
and approve the republication.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to approve re-publishing the budget and hold
a budget hearing on May 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School
board room.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
5-0.
President
DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Jamie Carlisle as High
School Principal.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignation of Jamie Carlisle
with regrets.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
5-0.
Dennis Burke,
Superintendent, reported on school legislation.
One of
the new laws is that the board must have a policy on
bullying.
New
legislation also mandates that when a student is suspended or
expelled from school, that information must be turned over to the
division of motor vehicles and their driver’s license will be
suspended while they are suspended or expelled from
school.
Robert Womack
reported on departmentalization at Central Elementary School for
fourth and fifth grades.
Brandon
Williams and Joseph Skye arrived at 6:16 and were present for the
remainder of the meeting.
Administrators
reported on end of year activities
which
included field day at
Lincoln
School and testing, field day
at
Central School and an upcoming talent show, graduation on May 19,
2007 at High School and the golf team won regionals and they will
be going to state.
Kim Wilson
made a motion to take a break for 5 minutes and then 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.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
6:24
p.m.
Break
began.
6:29 p.m. Break ended and executive session began.
6:44 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
administrators as needed.
Joseph
Skye seconded.
Carried
7-0.
6:45
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:05 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.
Brandon
Williams seconded.
Carried
7-0.
7:05
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:10 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Dennis Burke
recommended hiring
Michael
Stice as HS social studies teacher for 07-08.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to hire Michael Stice as HS social studies teacher for
07-08.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Robert Womack
recommended hiring Vicki Faulkner as elementary
teacher.
Terry
Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack
to hire Vicki Faulkner as elementary teacher.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
6-1 with Chuck Sweeton abstaining.
Dennis Burke
recommended hiring Larry Cannon as High School Principal for
07-08.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to hire Larry Cannon as High School Principal for
07-08.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Terry Daniel
made a motion to adjourn.
Brandon
Williams seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Meeting
adjourned:
7:17
p.m.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
June 11, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The board of education of
USD#508 held a regular meeting on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 6:00
p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Members
present were:
Kim
Wilson, Melanie Bingham, Terry Daniel, DeAnne Binns, Brandon
Williams, Chuck Sweeton and Joseph Skye.
Also
present were:
Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor and
Rev. Todd Wright.
President
DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry
Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute.
Rev.
Todd Wright led the board and guests in a word of
prayer.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as
presented.
Kim
Wilson seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Kim Wilson
made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval
of payment of bills, treasurer’s report and approval of minutes of
April 17, May 14 and May 29, 2007. Joseph Skye
seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Larry Cannon
presented changes for the High School student handbook, which
included changes of cell phone usage and smoking. Chuck Sweeton
made a motion to approve the HS student handbook with changes as
recommended by Larry Cannon.
Brandon
Williams seconded.
Carried
7-0.
The board
review board policies.
Melanie
Bingham made a motion to approve board policies GBH, GBI, GBK,
GBK-R, GBN, GBO, GBQA, GBR, GBRC, GBRD, GBRE, GBRG, GBRGA, GBRGB,
GBRH, GBRIBA, GBRJ, GBRJ-R,
GBRK,
GBU, GCA, GCI, GCI-R, GCK, GCRF, GCRG, GCRH, GCRH-R, GCRI, and
GCRK.
Terry
Daniel seconded.
Carried
7-0.
DeAnne Binns
requested that the board plan a long-range planning session and a
date will be set after everyone checks their calendars.
Dennis Burke
reported on the upcoming bond issue referendum.
Robert Womack
reported on Pre-K-5 reading.
With
the State requirements on reading, Central School will rework their
focus on reading and will reassign some staff members to enhance
the reading program.
Mentors
will still be used with third grade students to enhance their
reading abilities.
The board
decided to take a 10 minute break.
6:35
p.m.
Break
began.
6:45 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Chuck Sweeton
moved to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters
of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests
of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open
session in this room after a 30 minute period of time.
This
executive session shall include the board and
Superintendent.
Brandon
Williams seconded.
Carried
7-0.
6:45
p.m.
Enter
executive session.
7:15 p.m.
Resume
regular session.
Dennis Burke
recommended re-hiring classified personnel for the 07-08 school
year.
Chuck
Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke
to re-hire classified personnel for the 07-08 school
year.
Melanie
Bingham seconded.
Carried
7-0.
The board
discussed board representation on the Inter-local
board.
Kim
Wilson is resigning her seat, so a member will be appointed at the
July meeting.
Terry Daniel
made a motion to adjourn.
Brandon
Williams seconded.
Carried
7-0.
Meeting
adjourned:
7:24
p.m.
Vicki
Bradley
DeAnne
Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
