The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer and Josh Sweaney (6:02 pm). Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Shane Dotson, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Chuck Sweeton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Shane Dotson led in prayer.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of August 13, 2018 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns reported on a Board Member training that was held at Greenbush.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Charles Rector as MS Head Track Coach and Chris Swartz as HS Boys Golf Coach. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation of Charles Rector as MS Head Track Coach and Chris Swartz as HS Boys Golf Coach. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft also reported on the ongoing strategic planning for the district.

Principal Boeckman reported on electrical updates to Lincoln School and the Grandparent’s Day program, giving a special thanks to Mrs. Neill for her hard work. He also gave an update on enrollment numbers.

Principal Womack reported on the CS Open House and enrollment numbers.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss individual employees performance pursuant to the non-elected personnel exemption under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in the board room at 6:30 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Art Roberts reported on virtual school enrollment, the new breakfast program and a new incentive program.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Alan Hibler as HS Assistant Track Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Alan Hibler as HS Assistant Track Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. 6:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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