The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Josh Sweaney, and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Members absent were: Chuck Sweeton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Chris Swartz, HS Athletic Director, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Daryl Eagon, CPA, and several MS students and parents. 

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

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

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

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of February 11, 2019 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0. 

The following MS students gave a presentation on their experience in Williamsburg and thanked the board and Mr. Pendergraft for their opportunity: Hallee White, Addison Hall, Krissy Bailey, Landon Fisher, Lane Fisher, Lydia Peterson, Lilly Weston, Kaylynn Charles, Allie Hoang, Ella Gayoso and Anna Riley.

Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. There were no violations. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns shared information with the board members about filing for re-election.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported that payroll will be paid on March 13, 2019. 

Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the traffic signal.

Principal Boeckman reported on family reading night, dental cleanings, and a “Donuts With Dad” event held at Lincoln on March 20 at 7:30 am. 

Principal Womack reported on state assessments. 

Principal Walker reported on a museum trip, powerlifting meet, upcoming assessments, dental screenings, and MS track.

Principal White reported on the recent ACT/Workeys assessments, community blood drive, and spring sports. He also congratulated the boys and girls basketball teams on their successful season with a special thanks to Chris Swartz for his hard work and Mr. Morgan and the band for their participation at the games. Principal White also revisited the valedictorian/salutatorian process that was discussed at last month’s meeting.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the valedictorian/salutatorian policy as presented by Principal White. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Art Roberts reported on the virtual program evaluation, state assessments, a recent field trip to 5 mile camp, and drivers ed possibilities for the soda fountain students. 

Cory White readdressed the board about the possibility of freshman and seniors not attending school on April 3 due to sophomores and juniors taking state assessments.

Mary Kirkpatrick made the motion to have no school for freshmen and seniors on April 3 due to state assessments. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 4-2, with Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney abstaining.

Josh Sweaney left the meeting at 6:50 pm and returned at 6:53 pm.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This session shall include the board. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0. 

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.

Brandon Williams 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This session shall include the board. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0. 

7:07 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:22 p.m. Resume regular session.

Casey Eaton 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This session shall include the board and the superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. 

7:22 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:32 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 20 minutes in the boardroom. This session shall include the board and the superintendent. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:52 p.m. Resume regular session.

A board work session will be scheduled Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6 pm at the board office.

Brandon Williams made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft to the year 2021-2022. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2021 school year. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Jami Thiessen as HS Business Teacher and Leslie DeLano as Board Secretary. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation of Jami Thiessen as HS Business Teacher and Leslie DeLano as Board Secretary as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jason Walker recommended hiring Stefanie Dawes as MS Assistant Track Coach. Chris Swartz recommended hiring Lynn Hartley as HS Assistant Baseball Coach. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendations to hire Stefanie Dawes as MS Assistant Track Coach and Lynn Hartley as HS Assistant Baseball Coach. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Brandon Williams made a motion to raise substitute teacher pay to $90/day. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Principal White expressed his thanks to Jami Thiessen for her years of service to the district.

The elementary principals updated the board on information requested about time issues at the elementary schools.

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

8:03 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                                                DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education                         President/Board of Education