The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Brandon Williams, Josh Sweaney, Mary Kirkpatrick and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Beth Hunt and Jeff Street, pastor of First Baptist Church.

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

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of September 10, 2018 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns reported on a PEO meeting held at the Board office today. Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the traffic signal.

Principal Womack thanked the board and superintendent for the additional elementary counselor hire this year. He also reported on the new door installation, upcoming PT conferences, an AR assembly, and Around the World Math Tournament.

Principal Walker reported on the new Families Homeroom program, volleyball and basketball seasons, and the upcoming MS/HS concert and PT conferences.

Principal White reported on the new door installation, homecoming events, possible fishing opportunities for our students through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, College & Career night, girls golf regionals and girls sub state volleyball. He also mentioned the upcoming fall choir concert on October 18, school play on November 9-10, community blood drive and PT conferences.

Mary Kirkpatrick 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 6:43 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:28 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:43 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mary Kirkpatrick 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 6:48 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:43 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:48 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mary Kirkpatrick 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 6:53 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:53 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Sandy Clark as USD 508 Nurse. She will begin her retirement on January 1, 2019. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation of Sandy Clark as USD 508 Nurse. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft approached the board about a possible partnership with the Community Health Clinic of Southeast Kansas for a school nurse. Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to explore the partnership further. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Principals Walker & White made recommendations to hire Anthony Roberts and Jamie Channel as Co-MS Head Track Coach, Art Roberts as HS Head Boys Golf and Hannah Hull for HS Assistant Softball for the 2018-19 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Anthony Roberts and Jamie Channel as Co-MS Head Track Coach, Art Roberts as HS Head Boys Golf and Hannah Hull for HS Assistant Softball for the 2018-19 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:56 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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