The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton and Josh Sweaney.  (6:04 p.m.)    Members absent were:  Brandon Williams and Dusty Deringer.  Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Daymon McCorkle, Director of Maintenance and Grounds, Rev. Tracy Rowe, Aaron Ketcher, PSU Graduate Student, Stephanie Dewey, teacher and Tim Yeargain, teacher.

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

Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Rev. Tracy Rowe led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to adopt the agenda as printed.   Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 4-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the minutes of October 9, 2017 meeting, approval of the bills and treasurers report. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 4-0.

President Binns reported that the High School play, Guys and Dolls,  was excellent and the High School band was excellent at the Veterans Day parade.    She asked that the minutes reflect the appreciation of the board to everyone who participated in the production of Guys and Dolls and to the entire music department for a job well done.

Josh Sweaney arrived and was present for the remainder of the meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the upcoming Hometown Heroes Banquet this week at the High School.  He gave an update on the proposed traffic signal, stating that he has a meeting with board attorney, Larry Prauser tomorrow to discuss the contract with TranSystems .  Superintendent Pendergraft asked board clerk, Vicki Bradley to address the board concerning the Labette Bank QZAB account.  She explained that in order for the district to add Carrie Oakes to the account, Labette Bank requires copies of the minutes where the board authorized her to be added to the account.   Clerk Bradley asked the board to make a formal motion to add Carrie Oakes to the Labette Bank QZAB account.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve adding Carrie Oakes to the Labette Bank QZAB account.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Reports were as follows:

CENTRAL SCHOOL – Principal Robert Womack

• The Color Run, a PTO fundraiser held in October had over 100 runners and the PTO was well pleased with the profits.
• Students attended the HS play last week and will attend the MS play next week.
• VFW and Women’s Auxiliary held a Veteran’s Day ceremony for the students and handed out flags and pencils.
• Annual book fair is currently underway
• Canned food drive to help restock the Thrift Store Food Panty is currently underway.
• Book Character Day will be held on November 21
• Christmas Program will be held on December 4

LINCOLN SCHOOL – Principal Ken Boeckman

• Fall Festival was held last Friday evening.  He reported that Lincoln School also sold t-shirts for a fundraising activity.
• Christmas Program will be held on December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
• Expressed his appreciation to Casey Davidson for stepping in to substitute in a custodial position.
• Reported that the new phone system is working very well.
• GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE – Director Daymon McCorkle
• Reported that Casey Davidson has been filling in as a long term substitute custodian and expressed his appreciation to him.
• Reported that he will be reassigning Heather Williams to Lincoln School to fill the custodial position being vacated by the retirement of Lee Ogle.
• Expressed his appreciation to the city of Baxter Springs for repairing the water main leak east of the High School.

Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the hiring of a custodian to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room.  This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 5-0.

6:18 p.m.  Enter executive session.

6:23 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Daymon McCorkle made a recommendation to hire Richard Morris for a full-time evening custodial position.   Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Daymon McCorkle to hire Richard Morris as a full-time custodian.    Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 5-0. 

6:25 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Vicki Bradley                                        DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                  President/Board of Education