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 7^th, 8^th and 9^th 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 19^th 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 19^th 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