The Baxter Springs board of education held a special board meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Joseph Skye, Chuck Sweeton and Josh Sweaney (via telephone).  Members absent were:  Brandon Williams and Dusty Deringer.  Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Kenneth Boeckman, Lincoln Principal and Cory White, HS Principal.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m, 

Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Chuck Sweeton seconded.  Carried 5-0.

David Pendergraft presented the following resignations for approval:

Jennifer Hancock – Elementary Music

Brooke Richey – HS FACS Teacher, FCCLA Sponsor & Junior Class Sponsor

Sam Ames – HS Musical Director

Christine Yeargain – HS Dance Team Coach

Nikki Williams – Junior Class Sponsor

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the resignations as presented. Joseph Skye seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Superintendent David Pendergraft recommended hiring Cory White as HS Head Girls Basketball Coach for 2016-17.  Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Cory White as HS Head Girls Basketball Coach for 2016-17.  Joseph Skye seconded.  Carried 7-0. 

Joseph Skye made a motion to adjourn.  Chuck Sweeton seconded.  Carried 5-0.

5:35 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Vicki Bradley                                             DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                  President/Board of Education