The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday,
August 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick and
Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Casey Eaton. 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 and Chris Swartz, HS Teacher.
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, adding item VIII, c, hiring
HS Assistant Volleyball Coaches. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included
approval of the bills, approval of minutes of July 9, 2018 board meeting and
approval of the treasurers report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Binns opened the budget hearing at 6:01 pm. No patrons were present
for the hearing.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the 2018-2019 budget as printed.
Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Binns reported on an upcoming workshop in Girard for the board
members and superintendent to attend.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the upcoming events for the Decade of
Wheels on October 12-14.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to cancel school on Friday October 12 due to the
Decade of Wheels event. That day will be made up on Friday, December 21.
Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Principal Boeckman reported on the first day for teachers, a new math
application for kindergarten, a new Lincoln Facebook page and Meet The
Teacher Night. He also commended the custodians for their hard work over the
summer preparing the building for the beginning of school.
Principal Womack reported on a recent inservice dealing with responsibility
centered discipline and Meet The Teacher Night. He also proposed changes to
the CS Handbook.
Principal Walker reported on the first day with teachers and commended the
custodians for their hard work this summer. He also proposed changes to the MS
handbook.
Principal White commended the custodial and maintenance staff for their hard
work in preparing the buildings for the beginning of school. He also proposed
changes to the HS handbook.
Art Roberts proposed changes to the Alternative Learning handbook.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the handbook changes. Josh
Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
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
6:45 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent and
administrators. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:45 p.m. Resume regular session.
Principal Walker made a recommendation to hire Tyler Underhill and Austin
Williams as MS Assistant Football Coaches for the 2018-19 school year. Dusty
Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of Principal Walker to
hire Tyler Underhill and Austin Williams as MS Assistant Football Coaches the
2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-1 with Brandon
Williams abstaining.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Leslie Bowman as
HS Head Scholars Bowl Sponsor, Allison Reavis as HS Assistant Scholars Bowl
Sponsor and Hannah Hull and Angie Kemp as HS Assistant Volleyball Coaches
for the 2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Principal White to hire Leslie Bowman as HS Head Scholars
Bowl Sponsor, Allison Reavis as HS Assistant Scholars Bowl Sponsor and
Hannah Hull and Angie Kemp as HS Assistant Volleyball Coaches the 2018-19
school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2018-
2019 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 3% increase for classified staff
which is comparable to the certified staff.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the 3% increase for classified staff as
recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.
Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 2.5% increase for administrative
staff.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the 2.5% increase for administrative
staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Brandon Williams
seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried
6-0.
6:54 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Roger Scantlin, Pastor of Spring River Assembly and Shawn Turner of TranSystems.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Roger Scantlin led in prayer.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the agenda, adding Resignations under item VIII, c. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Binns opened the floor for election of officers and requested nominations for President. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to retain the current slate of officers for the 2018-19 fiscal year with DeAnne Binns as President, Mary Kirkpatrick as Vice-President, Dusty Deringer as Governmental Relations Contact and Casey Eaton as USD 508 Representative on the SEK Interlocal 637 Board of Education. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. (copy attached)
Shawn Turner gave an update on the traffic signal.
Superintendent Pendergraft continued the discussion on the traffic signal, including the possibility of selling an additional lot, the proceeds of which would go to the traffic signal fund.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to negotiate the selling of the additional lot. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the festivities surrounding the grand opening of the Decade of Wheels in October. He has contacted all the necessary parties for the school to help with the transportation of the event.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to give Superintendent Pendergraft permission to pursue transportation contracts with the city for shuttling patrons for the Decade of Wheels events to be held October 12-14. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft also updated the board on upcoming budget meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Art Roberts reported a successful year at the soda fountain, noting that the adult students earned 15 credits.
Daymon McCorkle reported on the ongoing summer maintenance to the buildings and the upgrade to our lighting in the HS gym.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss proposals for teachers pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:45 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and HS Principal. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:50 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:55 p.m. Resume regular session.
Cory White, HS Principal made a recommendation to hire Judy Tilly as HS Language Arts Teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Mary
Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Judy Tilly as HS Language Arts Teacher the 2018-19 school year. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Cory White, HS Principal made a recommendation to hire Nancy Daniels as HS Student Council Sponsor for the 2018-19 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Nancy Daniels as HS Student Council Sponsor the 2018-19 school year. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Cearrah Robin as HS Language Arts Teacher and Scholars Bowl Sponsor. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation of Cearrah Robin as HS Language Arts Teacher and Scholars Bowl Sponsor. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:58 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
Consent Agenda Addendum July 9, 2018
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Approval of Bills
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Treasurer’s Report
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Approval of Minutes of the June 11th and June 18th , 2018 Meetings.
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Appoint Carrie Oakes as Board Clerk, Leslie Delano as Deputy Clerk, DeAnn Hill as
Treasurer, and Larry Prauser as Board Attorney.
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Set the monthly meeting dates as the second Monday of each month and the time at
6:00 PM with the location of the meetings to be the District Board Office located at 1108
Military unless otherwise posted.
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Approve a resolution to rescind all policy statements found in the board minutes prior to
July 1, 2018 and to adopt the policy manual (or written policies) as presented for the
2018-2019 school year.
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Appoint the building principals as truancy officers: Cory White-High School, Jason
Walker-Middle School, Robert Womack-Central Elementary, Kenneth Boeckman-
Lincoln Elementary.
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Appoint David Pendergraft as the hearing officer for free and reduced meal application
appeals.
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Appoint Carrie Oakes as the district KPERS representative and the insurance group
representative.
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Appoint Leslie Delano food service authorized representative.
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Appoint David Pendergraft as the Section 504 Coordinator.
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AppointCoryWhiteastheTitleIXCoordinator.
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Designate the American Bank, Baxter State Bank and Kansas Municipal Investment
Pool as the official depository banks.
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Designate the Cherokee County News Advocate as the official newspaper.
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Adopt the 1,116-hour calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Approve early payment policy for utilities and savings.
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Approve changes to the 2018-2019 Section 125 agreement and the Section 125 Plan
Document as needed.
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Set petty cash limit at $2,500.00.
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Approve resolution to waive Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for the
2018-2019 school year.
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Appoint principals to be in charge of their building activity funds, with two signatures
required on all accounts. Any and all money must be spent in accordance with the laws
of the State of Kansas.
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Approve USD #508 to participate in all federal programs for 2018-2019 with David
Pendergraft as director of federal programs.
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Set textbook rental fees as follows: $10.00 for kindergarten, and $20.00 for grades 1-12.
Set technology fees as follows: for grades 3-6, $10 and grades 7-8, $40.00 and grades
9-12, $40.00.
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Approve Employer Funded 403 Plan for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Give authority to the superintendent to enter into an agreement to dispose of the
building trades home if close of said property should take place between regularly
schedule board meetings.
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Establish district mileage rate for reimbursement equal to State of Kansas mileage rate.
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Approve the 2018-19 food service program agreement with KSDE.
The board of Education of USD 508 held a Strategic Planning
Meeting on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.
Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon
Williams, Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton and Josh
Sweaney (5:04). Also present were: David Pendergraft,
Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal,
Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny
Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director,
Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal and Bart Swartz, Associate
Executive Director of Greenbush.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as printed.
Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
District strategic planning and goal setting were discussed.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded.
Carried 7-0.
7:29 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 11, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary
Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Dusty Deringer and
Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk,
Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art
Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Daniel Berryhill, pastor of First Assembly of God.
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 Daniel Berryhill led
in prayer.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda, removing Item VII b, Negotiations.
Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the
bills, approval of minutes of May 14 and May 23, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report.
Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
President Binns opened the hearing on republication of the Bilingual Education budget. No one
present had any questions or comments. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the
Bilingual Education budget as republished. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented meal prices for the 2018-2019 school year as
recommended by KSDE. Recommended prices are as follows:
Student Breakfast K-12 $1.55
Student Lunch K-6 $2.50
Student Lunch 7-12 $2.75
Adult Breakfast $2.15
Adult Lunch $3.65
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the meal prices for the 2018-2019 school year as
presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried. 5-0.
President Binns thanked the board for their help with the all school reunion and noted a
donation of $250 was given to the traffic light fund.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to
close out the year and make transfers as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow the
Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as necessary. Josh
Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft established the date of Monday, June 18, 2018 from 5–8 pm as a
board work session.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a pending contract to sell the property at 120 W 16th,
Baxter Springs, for $5,000.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the sale of the property at 120 W 16th, Baxter
Springs, for $5,000 and to grant permission for Superintendent Pendergraft to sign deeds to
the property on behalf of the USD 508 school district. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
Building reports were given as follows:
LINCOLN – Principal Boeckman reported on KRR Summer School and the upcoming
Jumpstart summer school program.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on summer school and summer preparations to
the MS building.
HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on cosmetic updates to the building, concession
stand and parking lot lighting.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING– Mr. Roberts reported on summer school and virtual credits.
President Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual
employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open
meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,
Superintendent and HS Principal. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:16 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:21 p.m. Resume regular session.
No action was taken on Item VIII, Resignations.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Art Roberts as HS Girls Golf Coach for the 2018-
19 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to
hire Art Roberts as HS Girls Golf Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Brandon Williams
seconded. Carried 5-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at 1108 Military. Members
present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams,
Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer (via phone) and Josh Sweaney (via
phone). Members absent were: Casey Eaton. Also present were:
David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Robert
Womack, CS Principal and Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed.
Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to enter into executive session to
discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected
personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume
in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,
Superintendent and building principals. Chuck Sweeton seconded.
Carried 6-0.
11:00 a.m. Enter executive session.
11:10 a.m. Resume regular session.
President Binns presented a resignation from Alayna VonMoss for
HS Assistant Softball and Nikki Williams for MS Assistant Track.
Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation from
Alayna VonMoss for HS Assistant Softball and Nikki Williams for MS
Assistant Track as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-
0.
Kenny Boeckman made a recommendation to hire Casey Swartz as
an elementary teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick
made a motion to accept the recommendation of Kenny Boeckman to
hire Casey Swartz as an elementary teacher for the 2018-19 school
year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Kenny Boeckman made a recommendation to hire Haley Carpino as
an elementary teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Brandon
Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of Kenny
Boeckman to hire Haley Carpino as an elementary teacher for the
2018-19 school year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Autumn Carson as
6th grade teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Chuck Sweeton made
a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire
Autumn Carson as 6th grade teacher for the 2018-19 school year.
Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Barbara Wilkerson
as 6th grade teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick
made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to
hire Barbara Wilkerson as 6th grade teacher for the 2018-19 school
year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Sweeton
seconded. Carried 6-0.
11:13 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon
Williams, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton and Josh Sweaney. Also present
were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal,
Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant
Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Ross Davis, Courtney
Buck, Neil & Laura Spencer, Charles Rector and Chris Swartz.
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, adding Neil and Laura Spencer under
Item III AA. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of
the bills, approval of minutes of April 9 and April 19, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s
report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
Neil and Laura Spencer addressed the board with specific concerns. President Binns
expressed her appreciation for the information and assured them that the board would discuss
their concerns at a later time.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the food service contract renewal. He
recommended that the district accept a bid from OPAA Food Service.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to support Superintendent Pendergraft’s recommendation to
accept a bid from OPAA Food Service. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave special recognition to Cyndi Sutterby for her continued effort
in our food service department.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported that the annual state audit revealed additional funding is
available due to enrollment in the bilingual fund and asked the board to republish the bilingual
budget in order to capture these additional funds.
Brandon Williams made a motion to support Superintendent Pendergraft’s request to republish
the bilingual fund. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Binns gave a special thanks for everyone involved in making graduation a success.
Superintendent Pendergraft requested consideration of a coop relationship with USD 404
Riverton Schools for cross country.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into a coop relationship with USD 404 Riverton for
Cross Country for the 2018-2019 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the possible sale of the property at 120 W 16th St.,
Baxter Springs, KS 66713.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve Superintendent Pendergraft to begin negotiations for
the sale of the property at 120 W 16th St. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Building reports were given as follows:
LINCOLN – Principal Boeckman reported on end of year transition and IEP meetings,
technology training, and an increase in preschool numbers for next year. He also gave a
special thanks to the First Baptist Church for their generosity during Teacher Appreciation
Week.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on a recent student council dance, the end of
track season, and the 8th grade play with a special thanks to Lori Kellum for 18 years as
director. He also reported on state assessment results, teacher appreciation week and the
BMS reward day with a huge thank you to Cyndi Sutterby and the kitchen staff for their help in
making the day a success.
HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on the state band and choir competition, noting
several I ratings for the students. He also reported on the combined HS & MS band and choir
concert, state assessments results and the senior assembly and graduation. He gave a special
thanks to Shelly Bottorff, Jami Thiessen, Nancy Daniels, Misha Himes and many others who
helped make the events a success. Last, he mentioned the upcoming regional games for
spring sports.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING– Mr. Roberts reported that 12 seniors recently graduated through
the alternative learning program. He also mentioned summer school and the end of the Adult
season.
Curriculum director Arthur Commons reported on current curriculum and state assessment
trends.
Technology director Ross Davis reported on current and upcoming technology in the district.
Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual
employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open
meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,
Superintendent and high school principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:55 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:05 p.m. Resume regular session.
Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual
employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open
meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,
Superintendent, high school principal and athletic director. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-
0.
8:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss proposals for teachers
pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open
meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board and
Superintendent. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:10 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:20 p.m. Resume regular session.
President Binns presented a resignation from Gail Edmondson for elementary teacher, Morgan
Westervelt for HS Assistant Volleyball and Anthony Roberts for MS Assistant Football.
Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation from Gail Edmondson for
elementary teacher, Morgan Westervelt for HS Assistant Volleyball and Anthony Roberts for
MS Assistant Football as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to rehire all certified staff for the 2018-2019 school year. Dusty
Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Amber Marrett as Elementary Counselor
for the 2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of
David Pendergraft to hire Amber Marrett as Elementary Counselor for the 2018-19 school
year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Hannah Hull as HS English teacher for the 2018-
19 school year. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to
hire Hannah Hull as HS English teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Josh Sweaney
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Anthony Roberts as HS Head Cross Country
Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Cory White to hire Anthony Roberts as HS Head Cross Country Coach for
the 2018-19 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Louis Morgan for HS and MS Play for the
2018-2019 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory
White to hire Louis Morgan for HS and MS Play for the 2018-19 school year. Casey Eaton
seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave a special note of appreciation to Gail Edmondson for 33
years of dedicated service.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:24 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a special board meeting on Thursday,
April 18, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne
Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams and Casey Eaton.
Members absent were: Dusty Deringer and Josh Sweaney. Also present
were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, and Carrie Oakes, Clerk, and Cory
White, HS Principal.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary
Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
President Binns presented letters of resignation from the following: Jennifer
Thater as HS Language Arts Teacher and STUCO Advisor, Brenda Locke as HS
Play Director and Travis Avery as HS Head Cross Country Coach and HS
Assistant Track Coach. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the resignations
of Jennifer Thater as HS Language Arts Teacher and STUCO Advisor, Brenda
Locke as HS Play Director and Travis Avery as HS Head Cross Country Coach
and HS Assistant Track Coach as presented. Brandon Williams seconded.
Carried 5-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.
Carried 5-0.
12:01 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer, DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Ross Davis, Courtney Buck, Stephanie Dewey, Chris Swartz, Cory Moates and Daryl Eagon.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Sweeton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda, adding an executive session under item VI for the acquisition of real property. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of March 12, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the district’s ongoing accreditation process and the upcoming Challenge Awards Assembly.
Building reports were given as follows:
CENTRAL – Principal Womack expounded more on the Challenge Awards and also reported on state assessments, the accreditation process, Central’s participation in the living history museum and the upcoming field day in May.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on track season, including the BMS invitation on Thursday, recent science classroom activities, state assessments, Challenge Awards, and the upcoming 8th grade play with a special thanks to Lori Kellum and Brenda Locke for their hard work. The play will be at 7:00 pm on April 30 and May 3.
HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on state assessments with a special thanks to Arthur Commons for organizing testing day. He also spoke about spring sports, CNC music festival, the athletic banquet, career day and the combined choir concert that was held on March 15. Last, he reported on the accreditation process, SITE council meetings, LCC concurrent class meetings and gave a special thanks to the technology department for their hard work in the upcoming technology updates for the high school.
Chuck Sweeton commended Mr. White for conducting a discussion with students the day of the Student Walk Out in March. It was noted that it was beneficial for both staff and students.
Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. There were no violations. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton noted a special thanks to the staff members involved in making the audit a success.
Cory Moates, Cherokee County Commissioner, presented a check for $50,000 on behalf of the county to go towards the traffic signal at the high school.
Ross Davis reported on technology changes at the high school and the process of switching from laptops to iPads.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 25 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent, Principal White and Principal Walker. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:27 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:52 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent, Principal White and Principal Walker. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:52 p.m. Enter executive session. 8:02 p.m. Resume regular session.
Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss property pursuant to the exception for preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:02 p.m. Enter executive session. 8:17 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent, Principal White and Principal Walker. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:17 p.m. Enter executive session. 8:22 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Heather Parrish for HS Girls Golf and Melinda Martin for HS Science. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation of Heather Parrish for HS Girls Golf and Melinda Martin for HS Science as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Keylie Baldwin as HS Science teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory
White to hire Keylie Baldwin as HS Science teacher for the 2018-19 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a pending contract to sell the property at 1020 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, for $28,500.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the sale of the property at 1020 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, for $28,500 and to grant permission for Superintendent Pendergraft to sign deeds to the property on behalf of the USD 508 school district. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation that the board forgive the snow days of January 15-17, 2018 and February 5, 2018. Dusty Deringer made a motion to forgive the snow days of January 15-17, 2018 and February 5, 2018. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0. 8:29 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Brandon Williams, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer and Chuck Sweeton. Members absent were: Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher and Cody Graves, pastor of First Christian 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 Cody Graves led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda, adding an executive session for a student issue under Item VI and a school improvement plan from Dusty Deringer under Item VII. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of February 12, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Binns expressed the boards pleasure in the success of the high school girls basketball team, including a special thanks to the coaches, players, cheerleaders and band students involved.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Paul Ashe for HS Head Golf. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation of Paul Ashe for HS Head Golf as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendegraft also gave an update on the RFP process for the district’s food service renewal and apprised the board on state financial information.
Building reports were given as follows:
LINCOLN - Principal Boeckman reported on preschool screenings Thursday, March 15, upcoming building meetings, a KTOY visit, a kindergarten trip to the Amazeum and end of year activities.
CENTRAL – Principal Womack reported on 6th grade field trips, upcoming AR & math assemblies and state assessment testing.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on an upcoming track meet in Galena, class visits to area businesses, preparing for state assessments and the new building sign on the west side of the building visible from the highway.
Josh Sweaney stepped out of the meeting at 6:15 pm and returned at 6:22 pm.
HIGH SCHOOL – Assistant Principal Reynolds congratulated Leslie Bowman for being nominated the 2018-2019 KTOY representative for USD 508. He also gave a special thanks to Shelly Bottorff for organizing the ACT test in February and Leslie Bowman for hosting the annual blood drive. Reynolds also reported on upcoming state assessments, Career Day and the sports and athletic banquet. Last, he spoke about the end of the basketball season, congratulating our boys for a great season and the girls for making the state finals at Emporia, specifically recognizing all the coaches and assistant coaches. He also mentioned CNC League honors: Girls - 1st team Delaney Barnes, 2nd team Abbey Underhill and Honorable Mention Kassity Shafer. Boys – 1st team Trey White, 2nd team Max Sheffer and Honorable Mention Preston Landis.
Art Roberts reported on the accreditation process for the alternative learning center and a recent summit he attended discussing curriculum. He also mentioned that we have had 6 high school students and 3 adult students that have met the requirements for graduation so far this year, along with one adult who has obtained his GED. He also has one former student that is enrolling at MSSU and one entering military service. He finished by reporting on parent teacher conferences.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resolution number 31218 concerning USD 508’s participation in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve resolution number 31218 on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Josh Sweaney seconded. A roll call vote was taken with Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney voting aye. There were no nay votes. Motion carried 6-0.
Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:31 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:36 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss confidential student information pursuant to the exception relating to actions adversely or favorable affecting a student under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:37 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:43 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:13 p.m. Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:13 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:33 p.m. Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:33 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:43 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer discussed a new program for developing strategic direction for the district on graduation rate, budget and cohesiveness as a district towards our vision and mission statement.
Dusty Deringer made a motion for Superintendent Pendergraft to form a committee to begin discussions on developing new strategies. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft to the year 2021. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2019-20 school year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Nate Thompson as HS Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Nate Thompson as HS Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Chris Swartz as HS Head Gold Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the
recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Chris Swartz as HS Head Gold Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dusty Deringer asked about the progress on security cameras. Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on incoming quotes and other school safety issues that will be addressed in more detail at an upcoming meeting.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0. 8:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney and Dusty Deringer. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Kenny Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Tim Yeargain, HS Teacher, Cory Moates, Cherokee County Commissioner, and Jeff Street, pastor of the First 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 Jeff Street led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of January 8 & 12, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft introduced Cory Moates, Cherokee County Commissioner, who informed the board of a donation from the county of $50,000 to go towards the traffic signal.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the Cherokee County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board to consider a motion for the 2018-2019 School Calendar.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the 2018-19 School Calendar. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Building reports were given as follows:
LINCOLN - Principal Boeckman reported on an upcoming Book Fair, camera system updates, the backpack program through the Kansas Food Bank, and also gave an update on the KRR program.
CENTRAL – Principal Womack reported on spring picture day, state testing, upcoming Valentine’s parties, and National School Counselors Week, with a special thank you to Mr. Gene Nelson for all he does.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on a recent student council dance, with a special thanks to Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Kellum for their help. He also reported about a recent trip to the Oklahoma aquarium, the completion of the MS basketball season and upcoming changes for the 2018-2019 basketball season, MS track, and an upcoming power lifting competition in Afton.
HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on recent power lifting competitions, the basketball season and the completion of the Scholars Bowl Season. He also reported on the Kent Warstler banquet and the recent Culture and Cuisine trip to Oklahoma City. He also noted that the February 10 ACT was postponed to February 24 due to inclement weather. Last, Mr. White expressed his gratitude to the students and staff of USD 508, as well as the community, for the support they showed the Rainey family during the recent loss of their son Tyler.
Daymon McCorkle reported updates to buildings and grounds including fixes of busted lines due to the cold weather. He also addressed the board about upgrading the gym lighting systems this summer.
Superintendent Pendergraft expressed his appreciation to Mr. McCorkle and his crew for their hard work in making our grounds safe during the bad weather.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:38 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:48 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Lori Kellum for MS Play. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation of Lori Kellum for MS play as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jason Walker made a recommendation to hire Nikki Williams as MS Assistant Track Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jason Walker to hire Nikki Williams as MS Assistant Track Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. 6:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education