The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney, Chuck Sweeton and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Members absent were: Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Chris Swartz, HS Athletic Director.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of November 12, 2018 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on school nurse interviews, KASB policy updates and the recent Williamsburg trip.

Principal Boeckman reported on the Christmas program, local donations, social media platforms used for parent communication and upcoming Christmas community projects.

Principal White reported on Volleyball and Football honors, the Hometown Hero Banquet, canned food drive, National Honor Society induction, upcoming Christmas concert, basketball season and an update on the valedictorian/salutatorian selection process.

Art Roberts reported on the new SNAP Program for the virtual students, progress reports and adult participation.

Josh Sweaney 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 7:17 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:17 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mary Kirkpatrick left at 7:00 p.m. and was absent the remainder of the meeting.

Josh Sweaney 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 7:27 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:17 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:27 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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 7:37 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:27 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:37 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from David Weston as Transportation Supervisor effective January 1, 2019. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation of David Weston as Transportation Supervisor. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Principal Walker made a recommendation to hire Amanda Williamson as MS assistant track coach for the 2018-2019 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire Amanda Williamson as MS assistant track coach for the 2018-2019 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire IdaMae Applegate as a bus driver beginning in January 2019. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire IdaMae Applegate as a bus driver beginning in January 2019. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:41 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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