The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Joseph Skye, Chuck Sweeton, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick, and Josh Sweaney. Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Deputy Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Kenny Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Education Director and Cyndi Sutterby, OPAA Food Service 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. 

Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the agenda as printed.  Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 7-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of payment of bills, approval of the minutes of the April 11 & 28, 2016 meetings and the treasurer’s report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent David Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2016-17 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to extend the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-2 with Dusty Deringer and Josh Sweaney voting nay.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to table the approval of meal prices for the 2016-17 school year until the June 13, 2016 Board Meeting. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns reported that the annual Board Retreat will be held June 16. More information will be provided at a later date.

President Binns presented a resignation from Krista Peak, HS Language Arts, Student Council Sponsor and Scholars Bowl Sponsor, who is leaving at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation of Krista Peak as HS Language Arts, Student Council Sponsor and Scholars Bowl Sponsor as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported he will attend a hearing in Topeka tomorrow concerning the current school finance issue.

Kenny Boeckman, Lincoln Principal reported on end of the year activities at Lincoln school. He expressed his thanks to the PTO for providing fun activities for the students. He also gave an update on the certification of a therapy dog.

Robert Womack, Central Principal reported on state assessments, field day, and teacher appreciation day. He expressed his thanks to the teachers and students for their hard work and the parents for their support. He also expressed his thanks to the Scott Family for the opportunity to attend the Amazeum in Bentonville, AR. It was a wonderful educational experience for the students. He finished by listing activities to close out the school year including the spelling bee, science fair, talent show, movie day and awards assembly.

Jason Walker, MS Principal reported on state assessments, teacher appreciation week, track and the recent spring music concert. He expressed thanks to Brenda Locke and Louis Morgan for their hard work. Next week there will be a 6^th grade orientation and a reward day for students based on attendance, GPA and discipline.

Cory White, HS Principal reported on prom, giving a special thanks to Brooke Richey and Nikki Williams for their hard work. He also expressed his thanks to the Lionbackers for organizing the meal at the country club and Weston’s for opening their doors to the students for breakfast. White also reported on state assessments, spring sports and teacher appreciation week. He reported that senior trip was a success and expressed thanks to senior class sponsors for all their hard work. Last, he announced that the Class of 2016 Valedictorians will be Brennan Cummings and Hanna White. The Salutatorian will be Mallory Maryman.

Art Roberts, Director of Virtual Education reported there will be two adult graduates and eight high school graduates through the virtual program. He expressed his congratulations to these students and commended them for their hard work. He also reported on a virtual alternative academy he recently attended in Wichita and came back with several ideas to possibly implement in the program. Last, he reported that there will be four weeks in June and July set aside for credit recovery.

Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 45 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 7-0.

6:32 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:17 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Dusty Deringer seconded.  Carried 7-0.

7:17 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:32 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Brandon Williams seconded.  Carried 7-0.

7:32 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:47 p.m.  Resume regular session.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the publics interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time.  This executive session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.  Dusty Deringer seconded.  Carried 7-0.

7:47 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:57 p.m.  Resume regular session.

David Pendergraft presented a resolution of intent to non-renew a teacher’s contract for Heather R. Bennett for the 2016-2017 school year. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the resolution of intent to non-renew a teacher’s contract for Heather R. Bennett for the 2016-2017 school year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-2 with Mary Kirkpatrick and Dusty Deringer abstaining.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to re-hire all certified staff for the 2016-17 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation to re-hire all certified staff for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

David Pendergraft recommended hiring Leslie DeLano as Board Office Secretary for the 2016-17 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Leslie DeLano as Board Office Secretary for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jason Walker recommended hiring Charles Rector for MS Football Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jason Walker to hire Charles Rector for MS Football Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Robert Womack recommended hiring Erika Smith for Elementary Music for the 2016-17 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Erika Smith for Elementary Music for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 7-0.

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

Meeting adjourned.  8:01 p.m.

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