The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, 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 printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the sale of the property located at 529 E 10^thSt, Baxter Springs, KS according to the terms of the contract for the price of $133,000 and to authorize David Pendergraft, Superintendent, to sign any documents required to close the sale. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns presented a resignation from Art Roberts for 7^thGrade Boys Basketball and Carrie Roller for HS Dance. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation from Art Roberts for 7^thGrade Boys Basketball and Carrie Roller for HS Dance as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

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

12:02 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 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer and Casey Eaton. Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. 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 and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator.

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

Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. 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 March 4 and March 18, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on state proposals for out of state tuition, an update on the traffic signal and the drug testing policy.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to update the drug and alcohol testing policy to include nicotine. Josh Sweaney seconded. Motion failed 3-2.

Principal Boeckman reported on the Donuts with Dad event, Muffins with Mom event, the upcoming field day and a special thanks to the PTO for purchasing t-shirts for the students.

Principal Womack reported on assessment testing, the upcoming accreditation visit, the living history event, color run, field trips and field day.

Principal Walker reported on state assessments, field trips, and MS track with a special thanks to the staff for their help. He also gave a special thanks to the Jeff Street and the First Baptist Church for the cookies they brought during testing. 

Principal White reported on the Kent Warstler Senior Recognition banquet, state assessments with special thanks to Arthur Commons for his hard work, and regional music contest. He also mentioned upcoming activities such as prom, senior trip and the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent and HS Principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:15 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:25 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 and Superintendent and HS Principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:25 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:30 p.m.  Resume regular session.

President Binns presented a resignation from Angie Kemp for HS Assistant Volleyball and Leslie Weston for MS Cheer Coach.  Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignation from Angie Kemp for HS Assistant Volleyball and Leslie Weston for MS Cheer Coach as presented. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Chance Curran for HS Science, Barbara Mason for HS Business, and Becky Qualls for HS English. Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Misha Himes for Board Secretary. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendations to hire Chance Curran for HS Science, Barbara Mason for HS Business, Becky Qualls for HS English and Misha Himes for Board Secretary. Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation that the board forgive the snow days of February 7, 15 and 28, 2019. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to forgive the snow days of February 7, 15 and 28, 2019. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0. 

President Binns called the meeting adjourned.

7:34 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 Strategic Planning Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director.

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

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

District strategic planning and goal setting were discussed.

Chuck Sweeton left the meeting at 7:00 pm and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

Dusty Deringermade a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0. 

8:33 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 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 

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

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday,

January 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne

Binns, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Mary Kirkpatrick and Chuck Sweeton.

Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Dusty Deringer. Also present were:

David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Roger Reynolds, HS

Assistant Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum

Director and Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director.

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 as printed. 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 December 10 & 17, 2018 board

meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-

0.

Superintendent Pendergraft proposed to reschedule the March board meeting to

March 4, 2019 due to spring break.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to move the March board meeting to March 4,

2019. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0

Superintendent Pendergraft proposed increasing the mileage rate to $.58/mile to

match the federal rate.

Casey Eaton made a motion to increase the mileage rate to $.58/mile. Mary

Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made the board aware of an app that the district will

be integrating to help promote school safety.

Superintendent Pendergraft re-addressed the board about the possibility of

forming a coop with Riverton for high school soccer.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to further

investigate and offer a formal request to Riverton concerning a soccer coop.

Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Principal Boeckman reported on the KRR program, ALICE training with a special

thanks to the sheriff’s department and the Lincoln School Facebook page.

Assistant Principal Reynolds reported on the holiday concerts, ALICE training, a

recent FBLA trip and the Lancer Classic.

Daymon McCorkle reported on new and ongoing maintenance projects in the

district.

Arthur Commons updated the board on curriculum, class enrollment and

upcoming testing.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:57 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                      DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                   President/Board of Education

The Baxter Springs board of education held a special board meeting on Monday,

December 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were:

DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Chuck Sweeton,

Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney (via phone). Also present were: David

Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, and Kenny Boeckman, LS

Principal.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Brandon

Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

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 the board room at

5:06 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent. Chuck

Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

5:01 p.m. Enter executive session.

5:06 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Alexis Carpino for Interim

Secondary Science Teacher for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of

Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Alexis Carpino for Interim Secondary Science

Teacher for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Josh Sweaney

seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended transferring Keylie Baldwin to the

Alternative/Virtual School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Mary

Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent

Pendergraft to transfer Keylie Baldwin to the Alternative/Virtual School for the

remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-

0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried

7-0.

5:07 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, 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 

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 

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer and Josh Sweaney (6:02 pm). Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Shane Dotson, pastor of Fellowship 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 Shane Dotson led in prayer.

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

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of August 13, 2018 board meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns reported on a Board Member training that was held at Greenbush.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Charles Rector as MS Head Track Coach and Chris Swartz as HS Boys Golf Coach. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation of Charles Rector as MS Head Track Coach and Chris Swartz as HS Boys Golf Coach. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft also reported on the ongoing strategic planning for the district.

Principal Boeckman reported on electrical updates to Lincoln School and the Grandparent’s Day program, giving a special thanks to Mrs. Neill for her hard work. He also gave an update on enrollment numbers.

Principal Womack reported on the CS Open House and enrollment numbers.

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 6:30 p.m. This session shall include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Art Roberts reported on virtual school enrollment, the new breakfast program and a new incentive program.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Alan Hibler as HS Assistant Track Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Alan Hibler as HS Assistant Track Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. 6:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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