The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Joseph Skye, Dusty Deringer, DeAnne BInns, Chuck Sweeton, and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Mary Kirkpatrick and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Brenda Locke, Vocal Music teacher and Chris Swartz, Career Tech Teacher and HS Athletic Director for 2016-17.
President BInns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Joseph Skye led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Joseph Skye made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of the May 9 regular meeting, May 13th and May 25th special meetings. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to set meal prices for 2016-17 with an increase in some of the meal prices. The recommendation for meal prices for 2016-17 is as follows:
Breakfast:
PreK-6th $1.35 – no change
MS $1.35 – no change
HS $1.35 – no change
Adults $2.00 – 10 cent increase
Lunch:
PreK – 6t $2.30 – 10 cent increase
MS - $2.55 – 10 cent increase
HS - $2.55 – 10 cent increase
Adults $3.50 – 5 cent increase
2nd lunch $3.50 – 5 cent increase
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the new meal prices for 2016-17 as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft requested approval from the board to allow the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 and to make transfers as necessary. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 and to make transfers as necessary. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Mr. Pendergraft presented a new Standard of Conduct from Kansas State Department of Education for approval. Josh Sweaney made a motion to table approval of the Standard of Conduct until the July meeting so that Superintendent Pendergraft can obtain clarification on the language concerning the contract portion of the Standard. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave the board a legislative update on the current situation of a possible shut down of schools July 1 due to the Supreme Court ruling that the current school funding bill is unconstitutional. He informed the board that we could possibly have to call a special board meeting the last week of June to pass a resolution if needed, depending on the outcome of the special legislative session that will begin on June 23.
Mr. Pendergraft presented a request to the board to authorize the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to access on-line banking at Baxter State Bank for all accounts held by USD#508. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to authorize the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to have access to on-line banking at Baxter State Bank for any and all accounts held by USD#508. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal reported that the custodial staff has been busy cleaning carpets and making improvements in the building. He expressed his appreciation to the teachers for their hard work getting things ready for summer maintenance and to the custodial/maintenance staff for their hard work this summer. He also reported that he applied to Delta Dental for dental kits to distribute to all students during enrollment. Any kits that are left will be placed in the Necessities Closet to be distributed as needed.
Cory White, HS Principal introduced Chris Swartz, Career Tech Ed & HS Athletic Director for 2016-17. Mr. White also extended his congratulations to the HS Baseball Team and Coaches for winning the State championship.
Brenda Locke, Vocal Teacher expressed her appreciation to the board for their support. She reported on the recent performance by the BHS Choir at the Foreigner concert at Downstream Casino. She also reported that she will have thirteen students going to All State Choir.
Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director reported that they have been busy working on credit recovery averaging about 17 students per day. They are also busy reviewing course offerings for next year. He reported that they have had 10 students graduate, but no formal graduation ceremony will be held this year as some students walked with the Senior Class at BHS graduation and the remainder did not want to participate in a graduation ceremony.
Daymon McCorkle, Director of Maintenance and Grounds reported that the new High School scoreboard has been installed. The maintenance and custodial crews have been busy installing flooring at Lincoln, water fountains at the HS commons area, installing new electrical at Central kitchen, and moving equipment in the HS shop. He also reported that paperwork has been submitted to the State Architect to build a petition wall at the High School and he is waiting on approval to move forward with that project, as well as bids have been received for repairing a water leak at the HS/MS which involves digging a trench about 6’ feet deep and cribbing and work on that project will begin very soon.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel, to discuss negotiations and to discuss matters affecting a student, in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the public 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 shall include the board, Superintendent and Cory White. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:51 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:06 p.m. Resume regular session.
Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel, to discuss negotiations and to discuss matters affecting a student, in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed and to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and Cory White. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:07 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:12 p.m. Resume regular session.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Jennifer Thater as HS English Teacher for 2016-17. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Jennifer Thater as HS English Teacher for 2016-17. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Russell Burr as HS Social Studies Teacher for the 2016-17 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Russell Burr as HS Social Studies Teacher for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 4-1 with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Carrie Roller as HS Dance Team Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Carrie Roller as HS Dance Team Coach for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 5-0.
Daymon McCorkle made a recommendation to hire Heather Williams as custodian. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of Daymon McCorkle to hire Heather Williams as custodian. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
Cory White made a recommendation to hire Brenda Locke as HS Musical Director for the 2016-17 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Brenda Locke as HS Musical Director for the 2016-17 school year. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to re-hire all classified staff for the 2016-17 school year. Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to re-hire all classified staff for the 2016-17 school year. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:17 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education