The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne BInns, Joseph Skye, Dusty Deringer, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick and Josh Sweaney (6:23 p.m.) Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Art Roberts Alternative Learning Director and Ashley Bingham, teacher.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Joseph Skye led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Joseph Skye made a motion to adopt the agenda. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included payment of bills with the correcting of appropriate budget line items on the US Cellular bill for maintenance and board office expense, approval of treasurer’s report and approval of the minutes of the August 10, 2015 and August 17, 2015 meetings. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft introduced Ashley Bingham as USD#508’s Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) representative for 2015-16. Ashley Bingham reported on her experience representing Baxter Springs as our KTOY representative in Topeka this past weekend.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented the 2015-16 Classified Handbook for approval, noting the recommended changes. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the classified handbook as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the waste disposal contract with the board.
Josh Sweaney arrived at 6:23 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on traffic assessments at the buildings, land easement on the access road north of HS, and ESI regulations and policies. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the ESI regulations and policies as board policy GAAF. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, reported on grandparents day and expressed his appreciation to Opaa! and the HS for their assistance in helping to make this event a success. He also reported on MTSS at the K-2 level.
Robert Womack, Central Principal reported on Ashley Bingham as the KTOY representative and expressed his pride in the teaching staff in USD#508. He also reported on testing scores and what those measurements will mean for the district.
Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director reported on progress of the virtual students. He reported that we have been adding adults almost everyday and several students are beginning to prepare for the ACT test.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a five minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:15 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:20 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Nikki Williams as the Junior Class sponsor for 2015-16. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Nikki Williams as the Junior Class Sponsor for 2015-16. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Christine Yeargain as the HS dance coach for 2015-16. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft to hire Christine Yeargain as the HS dance coach for 2015-16. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
In comments and concerns of the board, the board discussed an upcoming board member workshop at Greenbush and a schedule of basketball practices for the upcoming season.
Joseph Skye made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education