2007-2008 School Year Board Minutes
The U.S.D. Board of Education held a regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Terry Daniel, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams and Joseph Skye. Also present were: Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, David Jackson, Rev. Jim Bowles, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and Rev. Jim Bowles had a word or prayer.
President Binns requested a motion to add an item #4, resignations, to the agenda under reports from board President.
Joseph Skye made a motion to add resignations under president reports as requested by DeAnne Binns. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Deputy clerk, Jo Ann Thomasson asked the board for nominations for Board President for the 2008‐2009 School term.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to nominate DeAnne Binns as Board President for the 2008‐2009 School term. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.
President DeAnne Binns requested a nomination for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term.
Joseph Skye nominated Melanie Bingham for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term.
Kim Wilson made a motion to elect Melanie Bingham for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.
President Binns requested a volunteer to represent the board as Governmental Relations Contact. It was the consensus of the board that Joseph Skye would remain the board’s representation in this position.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the Amended Consent Agenda as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.
DeAnne Binns presented information/proposal for the districts Apple Lease Agreement for approval.
Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the Apple Lease proposal as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.
DeAnne Binns expressed her pride in the school district and employees who participated and worked so hard to help make the Sesquicentennial Celebration a success.
DeAnne Binns opened the floor for a volunteer to replace Chuck Sweeton, who resigned as the Interlocal #637 Board Representative . Kim Wilson volunteered to serve as Interlocal #637 Board Representative for the remainder of this year.
DeAnne Binns asked the board to look over the KASB handout that outlines the recommended policy changes and that these recommendations be considered at a later date.
DeAnne Binns presented letters of resignations from Robert Younger as custodian at Lincoln elementary as of July 31, 2008 and from Mandy Bingham as district band para, effectively immediately.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignations from Robert Younger and Mandy Bingham as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Dennis Burke presented the year‐ end fiscal report to the board as well as updating the board on building/maintenance projects.
Dennis Burke discussed the need for three new copiers in the district and outlined the monthly cost and maintenance agreements for the new and current copiers.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to allow Mr. Burke to proceed with the district copier updates/needs as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Robert Womack presented enrollment dates and information to board members and discussed his projected rise in student numbers for next year based on the current enrollment at Lincoln Elementary.
David Jackson presented enrollment dates and information to board members and reminded the board that sixth grade students only would attend classes on August 13 at the middle school.
Larry Cannon presented enrollment dates and information to board members. Mr. Cannon reminded the board that freshman only would attend classes on the first day, August 13. Mr. Cannon informed the board there would be an addition Science class at BHS and because of this additional class several other classrooms would be relocating within the building.
Larry Cannon presented information in the high school curriculum which would include offering honors classes. It was the consensus of the board to take these curriculum changes under consideration to be decided on at a later date.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of twenty minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.
6:35 p.m.
Enter executive session
6:55 p.m. Resume regular session
Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded.
Carried 6‐0.
6:55 p.m.
Enter executive session
7:05 p.m. Resume regular session
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.
7:05 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:15 p.m. Resume regular session
David Jackson recommended hiring Janelle Iley as a middle school Language Arts teacher.
Brandon Williams made a motion to hire Janelle Iley as middle school Language Arts teacher as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Larry Cannon recommended hiring Michael Stice as high school Head Baseball Coach.
Joseph Skye made a motion to hire Michael Stice as high school Head Baseball Coach as presented.Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation on raises for the Administrative and Classified Staff .
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the recommended raises for Administrative and Classified Staff as presented by Dennis Burke. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.
7:18 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
June 17, 2008, Board of Education Meeting
The U.S.D. #508 Board of Education held a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom. Members present were Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton and Terry Daniel. Also present were; Larry Cannon, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.
President Binns opened the Budget Hearing at 6:01 p.m.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of five minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include board members and the superintendent. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:04 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:09 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring Teresa Avicola as middle school Language Arts Teacher.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Teresa Avicola as middle school Language Arts Teacher as recommended by Mr. Burke. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4—0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the amended budget for 2007-2008. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
Larry Cannon discussed curriculum changes he would like to make at BHS concerning the weighting of classes for GPA’s. These changes would include setting up Honor’s Classes/requirements beginning with the Junior Class of 2008-2009.
It was the consensus of the board to allow Mr. Cannon to work up particulars of the curriculum changes and present them at the July board meeting.
Mr. Burke discussed future facility and grounds plans he would like to see implemented in the district. He will make recommendations to the board at a later date.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
June 9, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The U.S.D.
#508 Board of Education held a regular monthly meeting on Monday,
June 9, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom. Members
present were Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton,
Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel.
Also present were, Ross Davis, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David
Jackson, Steve Taylor, Pastor Jeff Street, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann
Thomasson.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and Pastor Jeff Street had a word of prayer.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the agenda. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of minutes of the 05-12-08 and 05-27-08 meetings, payment of bills and the treasure’s report. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
Ross Davis made a presentation on the updates made to the school district’s website and an update on how state assessment testing will be tracked through technology.
President Binns informed the board that Mr. Burke has been nominated to serve on the PSU Alumni Board of Directors and urged everyone to go to the website and place their vote in his support. Mrs. Binns also discussed the flu pandemic warnings.
President Binns presented the resignation from Brett Hartley as BHS head baseball coach effective at the end of this 2007-2008 school term.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignation from Brett Hartley as BHS head baseball coach as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke informed the board of a special board meeting scheduled for June 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to hold a budget hearing, hire personnel and discuss long range plans for the district.
Steve Taylor reported on the success of the MTSS Inservice recently held at Lincoln School. This plan/program will increase the daily reading time of each student as well as targets students with school/social skills needs/concerns in specific areas.
David
Jackson thanked the board for their support this year and also
informed the board of the summer strength conditioning program at
BMS, summer school as well as the KASSP and Leadership Academy
Conferences he recently attended. He noted that in nineteen years
of education, this was his best year yet. Mr. Jackson also informed
the board he would like for sixth grade students only to attend the
first day of school at BMS so they can get to know teachers, find
their way around and overall adjust to middle school.
Larry Cannon informed the board he would for Freshman only to
attend the first day of school so they too could get to know
teachers and adjust to high school. Principals have spoken to
schools that do this and feel it definitely benefits the
students.Mr. Cannon also informed the board the Kris Crotts would
be helping with high school football and that Lynn Hartley would be
stepping down from football but will still remain the girls head
basketball coach.
DeAnne Binns presented new pricing for the school lunch program, recommended by Mr. Burke, due to rising costs. Breakfast prices for students district wide will raise .05 and lunch prices district wide for students will raise .10. Adult breakfasts will raise .15 and adult lunches will raise .20.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the new breakfast and lunch pricing as recommended by Mr. Burke. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
It was the consensus of the board that executive session would not be necessary.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
May 27, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The USD #508 Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson. Also present were David Jackson, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President 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. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.
President Binns presented a letter of resignation from Susan Cheney as middle school Language Arts teacher effective at the end of this current 2007-2008 school term.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the resignation of Susan Cheney as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) 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 administration as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:03 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:18 p.m. Resume regular session.
David Jackson, middle school principal, made a recommendation to hire Lori Shafer as a middle school Language Arts teacher.
Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Lori Shafer as a middle school Language Arts teacher as recommended by David Jackson. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Dennis Burke informed the board that negotiations with BSTA had been ratified for the 2008-2009 school term by the BSTA and presented items to the board for approval, while also thanking Chuck Sweeton and Melanie Bingham for their work on negotiations on behalf of the board.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the negotiated agreement with BSTA for the 2008-2009 school term as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 5-0.
Dennis Burke requested permission from the board to re-publish the budget for a second time as he was informed by the state that additional funds were available for the district. This republication must be prior to June 30, 2008.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to re-publish the budget as presented by Dennis Burke. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
May 12, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The board of education of USD#508 held a regular meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel, DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams (6:03 p.m.) and Kim Wilson (6:34 p.m.). Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Jeff Eberhardt and Jeffrey Williams.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding executive session under Item IV, mower bids and resignations under Item VII. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of minutes of April 14, 2008 and April 28, 2008, payment of bills and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting students 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 administration as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:05 p.m.
Enter executive session
6:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to open the budget hearing. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:10 p.m. Budget hearing opened.
No one present had any questions on the budget hearing. Joseph Skye made a motion to close the budget hearing and to approve the amended budget as published. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jeff Eberhardt, Principal of Cornerstone gave a presentation on Cornerstone Alternative High School.
DeAnne Binns, President, reported that Vicki Bradley has been elected to the Kansas Association of School Business Officials (KASBO) board of directors for a two year term. She will be representing Baxter Springs at the state level in this association.
DeAnne Binns also reported on the National School Board Association convention to be held in April 2009 in San Diego.
President Binns presented a letter of retirement from Mike Crotts as MS Custodian to be effective August 1, 2008. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the resignation of Mike Crotts as MS custodian to be effective August 1, 2008. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke reported on mower bids. Bids received were: Art Mallory $450, Clay & Tobi Tynon $500, Charles McQuillan $609 and Kelly Abbott $727. Mr. Burke recommended accepting the high bid of Kelly Abbott for $727.00. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the high bid of Kelly Abbott for $727.00. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mr. Burke also reported on summer projects of carpeting, HS auditorium, security, and painting. Some of the large projects to be completed are a security system for the HS, and bathroom remodeling,
Steve Taylor reported on the cancellation of the field day for Lincoln School, which was scheduled for today, because of the muddy condition of the field. He also reported that teachers are scheduled to come in for five days this summer to prepare for the MTSS program that will be used beginning in the 2008-09 school year.
Robert Womack reported on the field day for Central School, which is scheduled for tomorrow, and they plan to try and hold it unless it is cancelled due to inclement weather.
David Jackson reported on the MS student council which held a teacher appreciation assembly last Friday. A picnic is scheduled for the student body on May 20 which will be sponsored by the MS Student Council. He also reported on the 6th grade orientation in which the fifth graders came over and toured the building and learned about the MS.
Larry Cannon reported on HS ballgames, Senior awards assembly which will be held Wednesday, a track meet which will be held on Friday and graduation which will be held on Saturday, May 17. He also reported that Jami Thiessen had written a grant on a Carl Perkins vocational workshop to be held in Atlanta in which she and some other vocational teachers will be attending.
Kim Wilson arrived at 6:34 and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
David Jackson presented changes to the MS handbook for the 2008-09 school year.
Jason Walker presented changes to the HS handbook for the 2008-09 school year.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the changes to the HS and MS handbooks as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a 10 minute break and to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting students, to discuss non-elected personnel and to discuss negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the students and individuals to be discussed and to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:58 p.m. Break began.
7:08 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:18 p.m. Resume regular session
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
April 28, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams (6:04 pm) and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jeffrey Williams and Steve Taylor.
President 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 adopt the agenda as printed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns appointed Melanie Bingham and Chuck Sweeton to represent the board on the negotiation team for 2008-09.
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 session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:02 p.m.
Enter executive session.
Brandon Williams arrived at 6:04 p.m. and was present for all
further voting.
6:07 p.m. Resume regular session.
Steve Taylor made a recommendation to hire Casey Roberts for kindergarten teacher for 2008-09. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Steve Taylor to hire Casey Roberts as kindergarten teacher for 2008-09. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis
Burke made a recommendation to hire Lori Kellum as Middle School
counselor for 2008-09. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Lori Kellum as MS counselor
for 2008-09. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded.
Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 6:14 p.m.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of
Education
April 14, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The USD#508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Kim Wilson (6:03 pm)Members absent were: Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley,Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Heidi York,Katie Kemp, Hannah Whitlow and Rev. Baxter.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Joseph Skye led the board and guests in the flag salute and in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of March 10, 2008 and April 3, 2008. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Katie Kemp, Senior Class President, and Hannah Whitlow Senior Class Vice-President, presented a request from the Senior Class to take a Senior Trip to Orlando, Florida. They also asked for transportation to and from the Kansas City airport and for the board to provide a pizza party for the senior class.
Kim Wilson arrived at 6:03 and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the Senior Class to take a trip to Orlando, to provide bus transportation to and from the Kansas City airport and to provide a pizza party as requested. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns reported on the upcoming Region 3 meeting for KASB.
Dennis Burke reported on school finance and legislative issues.
Steve Taylor reported on activities at Lincoln School.
Robert Womack reported on state assessments at Central School. The preliminary results look great. Preliminary results indicate Central School may receive standards of excellence in five areas. Central School achieved AYP in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade reading, 3rd grade math and building wide reading.
David Jackson reported that preliminary results are that the MS will receive standards of excellence for 7th grade math, 7th grade reading and 8th grade math. He reported that the students received rewards of a trip to Silver Dollar City for their achievement on the state assessments.
Larry Cannon reported that the HS achieved standard of excellence for the junior class, and achieved AYP in math. He reported that social studies and science results will be in next month. Mr. Cannon also reported that the BHS choir received a “I” rating at the recent contests in Pittsburg and that the judge said the choir was outstanding.
DeAnne Binns presented resignations from Kerry Lohman as Title I math teacher and Pam Greninger as kindergarten teacher to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations of Kerry Lohman and Pam Greninger as presented. Melanie seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Gary Haddock as MS counselor to be effective January 1, 2009.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignation of Gary Haddock to be effective January 1, 2009 as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a five minute break 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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administration as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:25 p.m.
Break began.
6:30 p.m. Break ended.
6:30 p.m.
Enter executive session.
6:45 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administration as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:45 p.m.
Enter executive session.
6:55 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 administration as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:55 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.
Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel 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 administration as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:00 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:05 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administration as needed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:06 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:21 p.m. Resume regular session.
Larry Cannon recommended Ken Harvey as half-time chemistry/physics teacher for BHS for 2008-09. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Larry Cannon to hire Ken Harvey as half-time chemistry/physics teacher for BHS for 2008-09. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Larry Cannon recommended hiring Krista Nine for HS English for the 2008-09 school year. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Larry Cannon to hire Krista Nine for HS English for the 2008-09 school year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke recommended hiring Shelly Grimes for Elementary PE for the 2008-09 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Shelly Grimes for Elementary PE for 2008-09. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-1 with Joseph Skye voting nay.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:27 p.m.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of
Education
April 3, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Robert Womack and Steve Taylor.
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.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to purchase a 2008 Suburban from Don Hattan Chevrolet, Inc. in Wichita, KS at a cost of $29,036.00. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2008 suburban from Don Hattan Chevrolet, Inc. in Wichita, KS at a cost not to exceed $29,036.00 as recommended by Dennis Burke. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams 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 one hour period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:06 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:06 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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:06 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:16 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:16 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:21 p.m. Resume regular session.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:22 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:32 p.m. Resume regular session.
Robert Womack recommended hiring Abby Sweaney as elementary teacher and Stephanie Craig as certified para-professional at Central School. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Abby Sweaney as elementary teacher and Stephanie Craig as certified para-professional for Central School. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
David Jackson recommended hiring Kevin Carey for MS social studies. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Jackson to hire Kevin Carey for MS social studies. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Larry Cannon recommended hiring Stacy Mitchell for HS chemistry and physics teacher. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of hiring Stacy Mitchell as HS chemistry and physics teacher. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
The administration informed the board that transfers had been granted for Kristi Ackerson from HS English to MS reading and Artie Roberts from elementary physical education to HS physical education.
Dennis Burke recommended re-hiring all current certified staff for the 2008-09 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to re-hire all certified staff for the 2008-09 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:39 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
March 10, 2008 Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Joseph Skye was absent due to a death in the family. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Chuck Leverich, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, Robert Womack and Steve Taylor.
President 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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of bills, treasurer’s report, and approval of minutes of February 11, 2008 and February 29, 2008. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Burke presented a resolution for capital outlay to be renewed at 4 mills for 5 years. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to renew the capital outlay resolution as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Binns reported that Chuck Sweeton is the USD#508 board’s representative on the inter-local board and has been attending all the meetings and minutes of those meetings are distributed to board members and administration each month. She thanked him for his commitment to this position.
Superintendent Burke reported on governmental relations and what is happening in the legislature and also state assessment tests.
Robert Womack reported on state assessment tests and the success of the recent carnival that was held at Central School. He also reported on the bullying policy check sheet that is given to students at Central School. This is for the students to report bullying by their peers and was developed by Faye Bough.
Steve Taylor reported on the kindergarten roundup and kindergarten screening at Lincoln School. He reported on field trips, increasing student language skills and the bullying policy at Lincoln School. He also reported on the recent pet show that was held at Lincoln School.
David Jackson reported on state assessment testing at the Middle School. He also reported on the bullying policy for the Middle School. He reported that he would like to develop a form similar to the form that Central School is using for the bullying checklist.
Larry Cannon reported on the winter sports awards, blood drive, and state assessment test at the High School. He also reported on career day and community service day which will be held next week. He reported on the bullying policy and that it is now a part of the student handbook. He also reported that he would like to develop a form of the bullying checklist that Central School is using.
Jason Walker also reported on the physical education classes out at 5-Mile Camp swimming pool for HS. The administration has been out to the camp while the classes were going on and were very pleased with the program and the participation of the students.
Terry Daniel made a motion to take a 15 min break 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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:33 break
began.
6:48 break ended.
6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.
Chuck Sweeton excused himself from executive session due to a conflict of interest.
7:03 p.m. Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:04 p.m.
Enter executive session.
7:09 p.m. Chuck Sweeton re-entered executive session.
7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton left the room for a vote on hiring elementary teachers due to a conflict of interest.
Steve
Taylor made a recommendation to hire Gene Nelson as an elementary
teacher. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Steve Taylor to hire Gene Nelson as an elementary teacher. Brandon
Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Lacey Garvin and
Michele Davis for elementary teachers. Brandon Williams made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Lacey
Garvin and Michele Davis as elementary teachers. Terry Daniel
seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton re-entered the meeting and was present for all further voting.
Larry Cannon made a recommendation to hire Kris Crotts as a High School math teacher. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Larry Cannon to hire Kris Crotts as HS math teacher. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
The board and administration took a tour of the four buildings immediately following the board meeting to look at improvements that need to be made.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
February
29, 2008, Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a Special Meeting on
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Middle School board
room. Members present were Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also
present were Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 4-0.
DeAnne Binns presented letters of resignation from Mary Kirkpatrick, Barbara Nelson and Tanya Carlson as teachers with Mary Kirkpatrick and Barbara Nelson’s being effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year due to retirement and Tanya Carlson’s effective immediately.
Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the letters of resignation from Mary Kirkpatrick, Barbara Nelson and Tanya Carlson as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of 10 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed .This executive session shall include the board and the superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.
12:05 p.m. Enter into executive session.
Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel arrived and were present for the remainder of the meeting.
12:15 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and the superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
12:15 p.m.
Enter into executive session.
12:20 p.m. Resume regular session.
Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel maters 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 the superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Cariried 6-0.
12:20 p.m.
Enter into executive session.
12:25 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
12:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Jo Ann
Thomasson DeAnne Binns
Deputy Clerk/BOE President/BOE
February
13, 2008, Board of Education Meeting
The
Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday,
February 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom.
Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck
Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Melanie Bingham was
absent due to a car accident. Also present were: Dennis Burke,
Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Robert
Womack, Steve Taylor, Brett Hartley, Chuck Leverich, Rev. Howard
Whitely, Joy Crockett, andGlenn Crotts.President Binns called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute.
Rev. Whitely led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of bills, treasurer’s report and the minutes of January 14, 2008. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Joy Crockett, Brett Hartley and Glenn Crotts reported on the social studies curriculum in the High School and Middle School. Each teacher gave a presentation on the subjects that they teach. Joy Crockett reported on the various areas of curriculum that she and Vicki Fields are teaching in the Middle School and how the curriculum aligns with the state standards. Glenn Crotts and Brett Hartley reported on the areas of curriculum that they teach, along with the subjects that Mike Stice teaches at the High School and how the curriculum aligns with the state standards as well.
Dennis Burke presented the 2008-2009 school calendar for approval. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the 2008-2009 school calendar as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke reported on a contract for sale of the building trades home. Terry Daniel made a motion to allow Dennis Burke to sell the building trades home. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Joseph Skye reported on governmental relations – he will have a report at the March meeting.
President Binns presented a resignation from Alma Cook as teacher to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year, due to her retirement. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignation of Alma Cook as teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis
Burke reported on republishing the budget and capital outlay
resolutions.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to republish the budget as presented by
Superintendent Burke. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried
6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to renew the capital outlay resolution for five years. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
Larry Cannon reported on homecoming week at the High School and rescheduling ball games due to inclement weather. Jason Walker reported on scheduling and coordinating efforts between the HS & MS due to additional required credits and scheduling conflicts.
David Jackson reported on scheduling ball games due to inclement weather at the MS, and the possibility of the MS having to play on Friday or Saturday, depending on the outcome of the game tomorrow night. He also reported that the staff and students are gearing up for state assessments. Mr. Jackson also reported on scheduling wants and needs for the MS, and on a 6th grade orientation day for incoming 5th graders
Robert Womack reported on schedules and state assessments at Central School. He reported on rewards for students such as swimming at 5-mile camp and the importance of balancing the stress placed on students versus a fun elementary experience. He discussed the possible need of an additional 4th grade teacher for next year. Mr. Womack also discussed the mentoring program. The interaction between the mentors and the students is working as expected, but he and his staff have had lots of discussion on loss of educational time and what is best for students. The mentoring program will be evaluated to see if it will continue as it exists or if changes need to be made.
Steve Taylor reported on the challenges at Lincoln School. He stated that the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) pressure is an impossible task to achieve. Even though Lincoln doesn’t have the state assessment tests at their grade level, they have a terrific impact on the students success at Central school. Mr. Taylor also expressed that it is very important to balance the stress on students with the fun elementary experience and that task is getting harder to achieve with the focus on improving reading skills and requirements of the NCLB. We have 100 more at-risk children in this district this year as opposed to last year. He feels we need to add another reading staff member. A lot will depend on whether the NCLB is renewed in this election year. He expressed that expanding pre-school is going to be a priority.
Brandon Williams made a motion to take a 10 minute break 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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and the superintendent. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:26 p.m.
Break began.
7:36 p.m. Break ended
7:36 p.m.
Enter into executive session.
7:56 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 the superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:57 p.m.
Enter executive session
8:07 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Dennis Burke recommended extending the building administrator contracts through the 2009-2010 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to extend the building administrator contracts through the 2009-2010 school year. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Joseph Skye made a motion to hire an additional 4th grade teacher for the 2008-09 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki
Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
January 14, 2008, Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Alan Milbradt. Terry Searcy, and Wayne Handle.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev. Wayne Handle 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 under Superintendents report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of payment of bills, treasurer’s report, and approval of minutes of December 10, 2007 meeting. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Searcy of Diehl, Banwart, & Bolton presented the audit report for FY 2006-07.
Alan Milbradt of PBA Architects, presented a report on district buildings and possible solutions.
Dennis Burke reported on the bullying plan. The bullying policy was approved at the November 12, 2007 meeting. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the bullying plan as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Dennis Burke reported on a tax appeal that has been filed on the property where the trades home is being built, and presented the classified handbook for approval. Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the classified handbook as presented for 2007-08. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
The board heard reports from district administrators which included test preparations at all buildings, improving the reading program at Lincoln School, scheduling at MS & HS and a HS Student Council conference which included school improvement, school morale, and a letter that will be going to Senior parents regarding graduation.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a break for 5 min 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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:20 p.m. Break began.
7:25 p.m. Break ended.
7:25 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:55 p.m. Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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 only. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:55 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:00 p.m. Resume regular session.
Larry Cannon made a recommendation to hire Michael Stice as assistant high school baseball coach. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Larry Cannon to hire Michael Stice as HS assistant baseball coach. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the contract of Dennis Burke, Superintendent of Schools for one year, which will give him a three year contract. Terry seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton commended the administration on doing a great job in the face of adversity during this school year.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded.
Meeting adjourned: 8:05 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
December 15, 2007, Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of USD#508 held a regular meeting on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. This meeting date was scheduled because the regular meeting date of December 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled due to an ice storm and power outage. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel (12:08 pm) Members absent were: Chuck Sweeton. Also present were: Dennis
Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Robert Womack and Steve Taylor.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.
The board signed a wavier of written notice as required by law.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of payment of the bills, treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of the November 12, 2007 meeting. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the audit report for FY 2007. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
Terry Daniel arrived and was present for all further voting.
President Binns reported on long range planning. Superintendent Burke reported on the school property situation with ice damage and power outage and getting school back in session next week. The elementary principals reported on their Christmas programs that have been cancelled and possible re-scheduling. After much discussion, Lincoln Schools Christmas program will be held December 19, 2007 and Central School will be December 20, 2007.
Superintendent Burke reported on possible makeup days and making application to the State Board of Education for exemption from making up the five days missed from the recent ice storm. He will report to the board on his findings at a later date.
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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
12:28 p.m. Enter executive session.
12:38 p.m. Resume regular session.
Larry Cannon, HS principal made a recommendation to hire Brett Hartley as High School head baseball coach.
Brandon Williams made a motion to hire Brett Hartley as High School head baseball coach. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
12:43 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
November 12, 2007, Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular monthly meeting Monday, November 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school board room. Board members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Courtney McKinney, Laurie Shaffer, Stan Shaffer, David Jackson, Jason Walker, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Rev. Dallas Satterfield, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Deanne Binns presented the agenda for approval as printed.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns presented the consent agenda for approval as printed, which included payment of bills, treasurers report and approval of minutes from the October 8, 2007 regular board meeting and from the November 5, 2007 special board meeting.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2007 and November 5, 2007 meeting as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns and Dennis Burke informed the board of the Bullying Conference they recently attended in Topeka. Mr. Burke also noted that the district had several administrators and faculty who would be attending a Bullying Conference in Pittsburg on November 13, 2007. Following these reports Laurie Shaffer, a parent and concerned citizen, addressed the board on the importance of implementing a Bullying Policy for the district.
Mr. Burke presented the KASB, recommended Bullying Policy, JDDC, for approval.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to adopt the KASB Bullying Policy as presented by Mr. Burke. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mr. Burke presented a handout to board members on the layout of the former Baxter Hospital property to be used by the Building Trades Program. Mr. Burke recommended to the board to consider the property for future home sites.
DeAnne Binns reported on the upcoming KASB Annual Convention in Overland Park, Kansas on November 30 – December 2, 2007.
Mr. Burke reported on a letter of concern sent to the state architect from a local citizen on the condition of the middle school building and on a newsletter the district is working on to be sent to the public possibly four times per year.
Larry Cannon reported on the after school detention and tutoring program, band and honor choir activities and praised Sam Ames and his staff for the great job they did in preparing and presenting the high school production of Beauty And The Beast. Chuck Sweeton also commented on behalf of the board to complement and production staff on a job well done.
David Jackson reported on a recent Administrative Conference he and Larry Cannon recently attended. He felt it was very informative and thanked Mr. Burke for allowing them to attend. He also informed the board he has been talking with Mr. Walker from the high school on the lunch period detention and plans to begin implementing it at the middle school as it has proven to be successful at BHS.
Jason Walker explained to the board the lunch period detention on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and the success BHS is having with it.
Steve Taylor reported on the success of their Fall Festival and complimented his students on their good behavior while attending the high school play. He also reported on upcoming trips planned for students in his building and the Veterans Day Assembly.
Robert Womack informed the board on Central’s attendance at the high school play and the Veterans Day Assembly.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to go into executive session for a period of ten minutes to have preliminary discussions about the acquisition of real property and protect the public interest in obtaining the property at a fair price. This executive session will include board members and Mr. Burke. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:45 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:55 p.m. Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams requested Mr. Burke check on restructuring of the fees the district pays for the golf program.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
November 5, 2007, Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School boardroom. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke and Vicki Bradley.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda as printed and for board members to sign a waiver of notice as required by law. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
Dennis Burke reported that he recently met with Alan Milbradt, architect and he will present some preliminary plans and figures to Mr. Burke in the near future regarding some possible facility improvements.
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 and superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:20 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:40 p.m. Resume regular session.
DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Scott Madden as teacher and coach effective immediately. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignation of Scott Madden as teacher and coach effective immediately. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-3 with Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, and Brandon Williams abstaining.
Kim Wilson made a motion to add “with regrets” to the motion to accept the resignation of Scott Madden. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-1 with Chuck Sweeton voting nay.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
October 9, 2007, Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular monthly meeting Monday, October 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school board room. Board members present were: Joseph Skye, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were Rev. Jeff Street, Jason Walker, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Charlotte Duke, David Jackson, Traci Bush, Steve Taylor, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.
President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m..
Terry Daniel led the board and those attending in the flag salute and Rev. Jeff Street led the prayer.
DeAnne Binns presented the agenda for approval with a change under Consent Agenda made to correct the date of last months meeting from 8-13-07 as printed to corrected date of 09-10-07.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to amend the agenda with changes to date of last months meeting as noted. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns asked for a motion to accept items under Consent Agenda, including payment of bills, treasurer’s report, and minutes of the 9-10-07 meeting.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne presented the “Bullying Policy” for review and discussion by board members with Mr. Burke speaking on the recommendations for the policy from KSDE and requested board members to review and consider action on the policy at the November board meeting.
DeAnne Binns presented the revised Head Lice Policy for approval as presented at last months meeting by school nurse Sandy Clark.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the state revised Head Lice Policy as presented at last months meeting. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
DeAnne Binns informed the board members of the KASB Fall Conference in Ft. Scott on October 18 and inquired which members planned to attend.
Dennis Burke informed the board of final enrollment figures on the September 20, 2007 state report.
Assistant high school principal Jason Walker explained to the board and guests how classifications for athletics are figured and also reported on enrollment figures and classifications for area conference schools.
Larry Cannon distributed handouts of next years football schedule based on the new classifications recently released.
Larry Cannon recommended hiring Kami Main for the assistant high school girls basketball coach.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to hire Kami Main as the assistant high school girls basketball coach as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Joseph Skye requested and update on the number of students going to Williamsburg and the required criteria from students making the trip. Mr. Jackson updated the board on the requested information.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn for a short break before relocating to the middle school library for an open discussion with district teachers concerning future facility needs. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
7:55 p.m. Board meeting reconvened in the middle school library with the following teachers joining the meeting. Lindsay Edmondson, Courtney Buck, Terri Adams, Vicki O’Neal, Traci Bush, Carolyn Ward, Susan Womack, Linda Crotts, Angela Abbot, Sharon Cannon, Nancy Roberts, Vicki Faulkner, Trish Hull and Stephanie Dewey.
DeAnne Binns opened the meeting by stating the purpose of the meeting was to discuss suggestions and concerns about facility needs within the district.
Mr. Burke emphasized that staff concerns and suggestions were important and would be considered by the board and that what was best for students in the district would have top priority.
It was the consensus of the staff to have the board proceed with re-configuration of the facility plans and consider another bond election.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0
8:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Jo Ann Thomasson DeAnne Binns
Deputy Clerk, BOE President, BOE
September 10, 2007 Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Sandy Clark, Faye Bough, Mark Kerr and Steve Dinger.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and Rev, Mark Kerr led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding the approval of August 20,2007 minutes to the consent agenda. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes for the August 13 and August 20, 2007 meetings. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Faye Bough gave a presentation on bullying prevention for grades Pre K-5. She showed some film clips of films she uses with the students on what to do about bullying. She also reviewed various books that she uses in the various grade levels and workbooks that the students complete.
Sandy Clark, school nurse presented new regulations on head lice. Her recommendation was to conform with the new state regulations permitting students to return to school once they have been treated, even if they have nits in their hair. The board will take this matter under consideration.
President Binns reported on the KTOY banquet to be held this coming Sunday at which our teachers, Angela Abbott and Kelynn Heardt will be honored. She also reported on the upcoming KASB Region 3 meeting in Ft. Scott, and the NSBA convention in Orlando in March 2008.
Superintendent Dennis Burke reported on the upcoming school bond issue and what is being done to inform voters and encourage people to vote for the bond issue.
Superintendent Burke made a recommendation to increase the substitute teaching pay to $80.00 per day and make the pay retroactive to the beginning of the 07-08 school year. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Supt. Burke to increase the substitute teacher pay to $80/day retroactive to the beginning of the 07-08 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Robert Womack reported on the mentoring program which began today at Central School and a new program called Manners Monday in which students will be taught table manners in a formal setting. All students in grades 3-5 will be rotated through this program.
David Jackson reported that he sent a note to parents regarding not allowing students to bring in fast food during the lunch period at the MS. This is to work in conjunction with the wellness program. Parents are welcome to sign out their child to take them to lunch at anytime. He also reported on some behavior based incentives that he is going to implement in the next couple of weeks.
Larry Cannon presented results from the dual credit courses that are being taken by juniors and seniors and gifted students at BHS.
Steve Taylor reported on the overcrowding situation and how they are coping with the space situation at Lincoln School.
Kim Wilson made a motion to take a five minute break and 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. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:07 p.m. Break began.
7:12 p.m. Break ended.
7:12 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:42 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 7:45 p.m.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
August 13, 2007 Board of Education Minutes
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 13, 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, Terry Daniel, and Brandon Williams (6:06 p.m . Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Larry Cannon, Jason Walker, David Jackson, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, Sharon Cannon, Linda Crotts, Angela Burrows, Angela Abbott, Vicki Faulkner, Rev. Robert Baxter of Mt. Olive Church, Katie Robinson, and Steve Dinger of the Baxter News.
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 Rev. Robert Baxter led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, which included the approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes for the July 9, 2007 meeting. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
The fifth grade teachers reported on a two year technology grant that was awarded to Central School two years ago. They gave a report to the board on how this grant was utilized and how this technology enabled them to help students with the state assessments and in their everyday classroom. The staff showed videos and projects that the students had done as a result of this grant.
President Binns, Kim Wilson, and Melanie Bingham presented a report on the recent task force meeting. The deadline for registering to vote is September 3, 2007 and they encouraged us to get the word out to people who are not registered to vote.
President Binns also reported on the back to school dinner on August 23, 2007 at which time the retirees of 2006-07 will be honored. A volleyball and football scrimmage will follow the dinner.
President Binns reported that Joseph Skye declined the appointment as the inter-local representative and reported that Chuck Sweeton had agreed to be the representative for USD#508 on the inter- local board.
Kim Wilson made a motion to appoint Chuck Sweeton as our representative on the inter- local board. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Burke reported that at next month’s board meeting, our school nurse, Sandy Clark will report on the latest guidelines for head lice.
Superintendent Burke reported on the budget. He discussed mill levies and tax collections and reported that the budget would be published in Thursdays paper. The board set a special meeting date of August 20, 2007, for the budget hearing. That meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room.
Principals reported on preliminary enrollment figures. Steve Taylor reported on the over crowding situation at Lincoln School and how critical it is that the school bond pass to ease the overcrowding in his building.
Terry Daniel made a motion to take a 10 minute break 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 20 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:27 p.m. Break begins.
7:37 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:57 p.m. Resume regular session.
Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:57 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:07 p.m. Resume regular session.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:09 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
August 20, 2007 Board of Education Meeting
The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, August 20, 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, Brandon Williams and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Randy Steinman, Mike Carson and Barbara Hall.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
President Binns opened the budget hearing.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the Section 125 plan document for the 2007-08 plan year as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the classified employee handbook for 2007-08 as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Binns asked if anyone present had any discussion on the budget for the budget hearing. No one had any questions or discussion concerning the 2007-08 budget.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to adopt the budget for 2007-08 as printed. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.
Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:08 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
