The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, DeAnne Binns and Josh Sweaney (6:34 pm). Members absent were: Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal 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.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of January 14, 2019 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Binns expressed appreciation for the school spirit she has witnessed at recent ball games and the good reports she heard about the homecoming game.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a 2019-2020 calendar for approval.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the presented calendar for the 2019- 2020 school year. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented Resolution #21119 concerning the Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve Resolution #21119. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft spoke with the board about a recent meeting with KDOT concerning the traffic signal at the HS.

Topics of discussion also included HS/MS final exemption policies, drug testing policies and tobacco policies.

Josh Sweaney arrived at 6:34 pm and remained for the rest of the meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft continued the conversation of forming a coop with Riverton Schools concerning a soccer team. After discussing how the coop would work and be funded, no action was taken to pursue the coop.

Principal Boeckman reported on a visit from head start, kindergarten screening, the upcoming book fair including a family reading night and dental screenings.

Principal Womack reported on testing and National School Counselor’s Week, with a special thanks to Gene Nelson for all he does. He also expressed a special thanks to Chuck Sweeton for his work at the crosswalk.

Principal White reported on the upcoming ACT/Workkeys assessments, homecoming, and the Mr. BHS competition. He also mentioned recent powerlifting events, the upcoming blood drive, and recognized Shelly Bottorff for National School Counselor Week. Last, he congratulated several students who have been chosen to take part in the Mid-America All Star Marching Band sponsored by PSU. They will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago over spring break.

Principal White also discussed possible revisions for the valedictorian and salutatorian selection process.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to table the discussion until more information could be provided and discussed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-1 with Josh Sweaney abstaining.

DeAnne Binns 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. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:37 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 7:42 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:37 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:42 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft reminded the board that the March BOE meeting has been moved to March 4 due to spring break.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6- 0.

7:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes, Clerk/Board of Education

DeAnne Binns, President/Board of Education