The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton, and Dusty Deringer. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Kenny Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Chris Swartz, HS Athletic Director and Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chuck Sweeton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of December 11, 2017 and approval of treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

David Pendergraft, Superintendent, reported on a pending contract to sell the property at 705 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, for $30,000.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the sale of the property at 705 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, for $30,000 and to grant permission for Superintendent Pendergraft to sign deeds to the property on behalf of the USD 508 school district. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Mr. Pendergraft also gave an update on the traffic light project. The contract is pending and as soon as it is approved, the planning will begin.

Building reports were given as follows:

LINCOLN - Principal Boeckman reported on recent and upcoming teacher inservice days, a new program to help teachers with classroom projects and shared steps they are taking to improve student progress.

CENTRAL – Principal Womack reported on recent and upcoming teacher inservice days which dealt with a school wide behavior system.

MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker was unable to attend due to a MS basketball game, but left a report for the board.

HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on first semester finals, upcoming Scholar’s Bowl events, future basketball games and new homeroom activities.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to the exception for employer- employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:24 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:29 p.m. Resume regular session.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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