The Baxter Springs board of education held a special board meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Joseph Skye, Brandon Williams, Josh Sweaney (4:10 pm) and Mary Kirkpatrick (via phone).  Members absent were: Dusty Deringer. Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Deputy Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal and Robert Womack, CS Principal.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Joseph Skye seconded.  Carried 5-0.

David Pendergraft read a letter from the School Bus Safety Unit of KSDE recognizing USD 508 for a perfect score on the recent 2015-2016 Transportation Safety Review. Only 43% of Kansas School Districts achieve this goal. Superintendent Pendergraft commended David Weston for his hard work and dedication in making this possible.

DeAnne Binns presented a resignation from Cody Spencer as High School Social Studies, Middle School Assistant Football Coach and Middle School Basketball Coach. Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the resignation from Cody Spencer as High School Social Studies, Middle School Assistant Football Coach and Middle School Basketball Coach as presented. Joseph Skye seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney arrived at 4:10 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting.

4:02 p.m.  Enter executive session.

4:17 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 6-0.

4:17 p.m.  Enter executive session.

4:22 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Robert Womack recommended hiring Lisa Street for Central Elementary Secretary for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Lisa Street for Central Elementary Secretary for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Cory White recommended hiring Kayla Ingalls for High School FACS for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Kayla Ingalls for High School FACS for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Cory White recommended hiring Cearrah LaTurner for High School Language Arts for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Cearrah LaTurner for High School Language Arts for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Robert Womack recommended hiring Anthony Roberts for Elementary Physical Education for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Anthony Roberts for Elementary Physical Education for the 2016-17 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Cory White recommended hiring Alayna VonMoss for High School Head Volleyball Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Alayna VonMoss for High School Head Volleyball Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

David Pendergraft offered congratulations to the students and coaches that will be participating in the state baseball and track tournaments this week. Also congratulations were offered to Brenda Locke and the high school choir for their opportunity to perform with Foreigner at a concert this Friday at Downstream.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 6-0.

4:28 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                 DeAnne Binns
Deputy Clerk/Board of Education                  President/Board of Education