The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  Joseph Skye, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Chuck Sweeton, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick and Josh Sweaney.  Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk and Ross Davis, Technology Director.

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 7-0.

Superintendent David Pendergraft presented the 2015-16 budget for approval for publication.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to publish the 2015-16 budget as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 7-0.

Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time.  This session shall include the Board, Superintendent and Ross Davis.  Brandon Williams seconded.  Carried 7-0.

6:36 p.m.  Enter regular session.

6:41 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Ross Davis made a recommendation to hire Jared Miller as computer technician for the 2015-16 school year.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of Ross Davis to hire as computer technician for the 2015-16 school year.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 7-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn.  Josh seconded.  Carried 7-0.

6:43 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Vicki Bradley, Clerk/Board of Education

DeAnne Binns, President/Board of Education