The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick and Brandon Williams. Members absent were: Dusty Deringer and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Deputy Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Vicki Faulkner, 2nd Grade Teacher, Tammi Blevins, MS Language Arts, Lori Shafer, 6th Grade Teacher, Amanda Walker, 4th Grade Teacher, Casi Shaw, 6th Grade Teacher, Louis Morgan, Instrumental Music Teacher, Stephanie Dewey, MS Science and Beth Powell, Board Candidate.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Brandon Williams led the board in the pledge of allegiance.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 4-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of the September 12, 2016 meeting, and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.
President Binns introduced Beth Cullum, board candidate and allowed her five minutes to address the board about why she would like to serve on the USD 508 Board of Education.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to raise adult meal breakfast prices by $0.05 to meet USDA guidelines. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.
President Binns addressed those present about the importance of being registered to vote in the upcoming elections.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave a report on resealing the parking lots at middle school and high school.
Kenny Boeckman was unable to attend the meeting, but provided a report for the board about the happenings at Lincoln Elementary.
Robert Womack reported on activities occurring at Central Elementary including the Living Life Tour at the HS, Parent Teacher conferences, Red Ribbon Week, and the Student Ambassador Program.
Jason Walker was unable to attend the meeting, but provided a report for the board about the happenings at the Middle School.
Cory White reported on several activities occurring at the high school including upcoming athletic events, the fall concert, the BHS FIT Campaign, the College Fair, and the Scholars Bowl Meet. He also commented on a fund raiser that was held for Kevin and Connie Fanning where $7191 was raised. Louis Morgan also shared information about a jazz band concert that will be held at the high school on October 11 at 7:00 pm. The high school jazz band will be performing, then the Crowder Jazz Orchestra. This concert is free and open to the public. Mr. Morgan extended an invitation to the board members and anyone in the community that would like to come.
Art Roberts gave an update on the count day for the virtual students. He also reported that Parent Teacher Conferences for the virtual school will be Oct 18 and 19, from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session in order to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:25 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:35 p.m. Resume regular session.
Chuck Sweeton voiced his appreciation for all the teachers that were in attendance.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:36 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Deputy Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education